Showing 221-240 of 409 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Signs and symptoms 
- Lamotrigine versus carbamazepine monotherapy for epilepsy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Aug-2009
The choice of an antiepileptic drug (AED) for any individual should take into account reliable information about seizure control, adverse effects and cost. Carbamazepine is the usual drug of choice for people with newly-diagnosed partial onset seizures. L
- Laparoscopic colposuspension for urinary incontinence in women
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Jan-2010
Laparoscopic colposuspension was one of the first minimal access operations for the treatment of women with stress urinary incontinence with the presumed advantages of avoiding major incisions, shorter hospital stay and quicker return to normal activities
- Laparoscopic versus open surgery for suspected appendicitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Sep-2010
Laparoscopic surgery for acute appendicitis has been proposed to have advantages over conventional surgery.
- Laser prostatectomy for benign prostatic obstruction
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Nov-2008
Symptomatic benign prostatic obstruction is a common problem for older men. The gold standard treatment, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), significantly improves urinary symptoms and urinary flow. However, TURP has up to a 20% morbidity. Cur
- Laxatives for the management of constipation in people receiving palliative care
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-May-2015
This article describes the second update of a Cochrane review on the effectiveness of laxatives for the management of constipation in people receiving palliative care. Previous versions were published in 2006 and 2010 where we also evaluated trials of met
- Leukotriene receptor antagonist for prolonged non-specific cough in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Nov-2010
Non-specific cough is defined as non-productive cough in the absence of identifiable respiratory disease or known aetiology. It is commonly seen in paediatric practice. These children are treated with a variety of therapies including a variety of asthma m
- Levetiracetam add-on for drug-resistant focal epilepsy: an updated Cochrane Review
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Sep-2012
Epilepsy is an important neurological condition and drug resistance in epilepsy is particularly common in individuals with focal seizures. In this review, we summarise the current evidence regarding a new antiepileptic drug, levetiracetam, when used as ad
- Limited (information only) patient education programs for adults with asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-Jul-2008
A key component of many asthma management guidelines is the recommendation for patient education and regular medical review. A number of controlled trials have been conducted to measure the effectiveness of asthma education programmes. These programmes im
- Local oestrogen for vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Sep-2010
Vaginal atrophy is a frequent complaint of postmenopausal women; symptoms include vaginal dryness, itching, discomfort and painful intercourse. Systemic treatment for these symptoms in the form of oral hormone replacement therapy is not always necessary.
- Low level laser therapy for nonspecific low-back pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2011
Low-back pain (LBP) is a major health problem and a major cause of medical expenses and disablement. Low level laser therapy (LLLT) can be used to treat musculoskeletal disorders such as back pain.
- Lumbar supports for prevention and treatment of low back pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2011
Lumbar supports are used in the treatment of low-back pain patients, to prevent the onset of low-back pain (primary prevention) or to prevent recurrences of a low-back pain episode (secondary prevention).
- Macrolide antibiotics for cystic fibrosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Sep-2012
Macrolide antibiotics may have a modifying role in diseases which involve airway infection and inflammation, like cystic fibrosis.
- Management of faecal incontinence and constipation in adults with central neurological diseases
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Jan-2014
People with central neurological disease or injury have a much higher risk of both faecal incontinence and constipation than the general population. There is often a fine line between the two symptoms, with any management intended to ameliorate one riskin
- Manipulation and mobilisation for neck pain contrasted against an inactive control or another active treatment
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Sep-2015
Manipulation and mobilisation are commonly used to treat neck pain. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2003, and previously updated in 2010.
- Manual material handling advice and assistive devices for preventing and treating back pain in workers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-May-2011
Training and the provision of assistive devices are considered major interventions to prevent back pain and its related disability among workers exposed to manual material handling (MMH).
- Massage for low-back pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-Aug-2015
Low-back pain (LBP) is one of the most common and costly musculoskeletal problems in modern society. It is experienced by 70% to 80% of adults at some time in their lives. Massage therapy has the potential to minimize pain and speed return to normal funct
- Massage for mechanical neck disorders
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Apr-2013
The prevalence of mechanical neck disorders (MND) is known to be both a hindrance to individuals and costly to society. As such, massage is widely used as a form of treatment for MND.
- Mechanical devices for urinary incontinence in women
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Dec-2014
Incontinence can have a devastating effect on the lives of sufferers with significant economic implications. Non-surgical treatments such as pelvic floor muscle training and the use of mechanical devices are usually the first line of management, particula
- Medical anti-shock trousers (pneumatic anti-shock garments) for circulatory support in patients with trauma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Aug-2009
Medical antishock trousers (MAST) have been used to increase venous return to the heart until definitive care could be given. This, combined with compression of blood vessels, is believed to cause the movement of blood from the lower body to the brain, he
- Medical treatment for botulism
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Feb-2014
Botulism is an acute paralytic illness caused by a neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum. Supportive care, including intensive care, is key but the role of other medical treatments is unclear. This is an update of a review first published in 2011.
