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- Early vitrectomy for exogenous endophthalmitis following surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Nov-2022
Endophthalmitis is a sight-threatening emergency that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. The condition is characterised by purulent inflammation of the intraocular fluids caused by an infective agent. In exogenous endophthalmitis, the infective agen
- Early volume expansion for prevention of morbidity and mortality in very preterm infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Apr-2004
Reduced perfusion of organs such as the brain, heart, kidneys and the gastrointestinal tract may lead to acute dysfunction and be associated with permanent injury. Various strategies have been used to provide cardiovascular support to preterm infants incl
- Early volume expansion versus inotrope for prevention of morbidity and mortality in very preterm infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Apr-2001
Reduced perfusion of organs such as the brain, heart, kidneys and the gastrointestinal tract may lead to acute dysfunction and be associated with permanent injury. Various strategies have been used to provide cardiovascular support to preterm infants incl
- Early warning systems and rapid response systems for the prevention of patient deterioration on acute adult hospital wards
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Nov-2021
Early warning systems (EWS) and rapid response systems (RRS) have been implemented internationally in acute hospitals to facilitate early recognition, referral and response to patient deterioration as a solution to address suboptimal ward-based care. EWS
- Echinacea for preventing and treating the common cold
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Feb-2014
Echinacea plant preparations (family Asteraceae) are widely used in Europe and North America for common colds. Most consumers and physicians are not aware that products available under the term Echinacea differ appreciably in their composition, mainly du
- Eculizumab for treating patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Oct-2014
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a chronic, not malignant, disease of the hematopoietic stem cells, associated with significant morbidity and mortality. It is a rare disease with an estimated incidence of 1.3 new cases per one million individu
- Edaravone for acute intracerebral haemorrhage
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Jan-2011
Intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) causes significant morbidity and mortality. Prognosis for ICH patients is poor. Edaravone may be safe and effective in reducing the risk of early death and improving long-term functional outcomes in survivors.
- Edaravone for acute ischaemic stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Oct-2011
Neuroprotection is a promising therapeutic strategy for the treatment of acute ischaemic stroke. Edaravone is a neuroprotective agent that has been widely used in China, and several studies have suggested that it may be beneficial in acute ischaemic strok
- Education and training for preventing and minimizing workplace aggression directed toward healthcare workers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Sep-2020
Workplace aggression constitutes a serious issue for healthcare workers and organizations. Aggression is tied to physical and mental health issues at an individual level, as well as to absenteeism, decreased productivity or quality of work, and high emplo
- Education and training for preventing sharps injuries and splash exposures in healthcare workers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Apr-2021
In healthcare settings, health care workers (HCWs) are at risk of acquiring infectious diseases through sharps injuries and splash exposures to blood or bodily fluids. Education and training interventions are widely used to protect workers' health and saf
- Education for contraceptive use by women after childbirth
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Jul-2015
Contraceptive education is generally a standard component of postpartum care, although the effectiveness is seldom examined. The assumptions that form the basis of such programs include postpartum women being motivated to use contraception and that they w
- Education interventions for adults who attend the emergency room for acute asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Apr-2013
The use of educational and behavioural interventions in the management of chronic asthma have a strong evidence base. There may be a role for educative interventions following presentation in an emergency setting in adults.
- Education of children and adolescents for the prevention of dog bite injuries
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Apr-2009
Dog bites can have dramatic consequences for children and adolescents. Educating young people on how to interact with dogs could contribute to reducing dog bite injuries.
- Education of family members to support weaning to solids and nutrition in infants born preterm
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Feb-2019
Weaning refers to the period of introduction of solid food to complement breast milk or formula milk. Preterm infants are known to acquire extrauterine growth restriction by the time of discharge from neonatal units. Hence, the postdischarge and weaning p
- Education of family members to support weaning to solids and nutrition in later infancy in term‐born infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Jul-2020
Education of family members about infant weaning practices could affect nutrition, growth, and development of children in different settings across the world.
- Education of healthcare professionals for preventing pressure ulcers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-May-2018
Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores or pressure sores, are localised areas of tissue damage arising due to excess pressure and shearing forces. Education of healthcare staff has been recognised as an integral component of pressure ulcer prevention. T
- Education programmes for people with diabetic kidney disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Apr-2011
Adherence to complex regimens for patients with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is often poor. Interventions to enhance adherence require intensive education and behavioural counselling. However, whether the existing evidence is scientifically rigorous and
- Education support services for improving school engagement and academic performance of children and adolescents with a chronic health condition
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Feb-2023
Chronic health conditions in children and adolescents can have profound impacts on education, well-being and health. They are described as non-communicable illnesses that are prolonged in duration, do not resolve spontaneously, and rarely cured completely
- Educational and behavioural interventions for anticoagulant therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Apr-2017
Current guidelines recommend oral anticoagulation therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) with one or more risk factors for stroke; however, anticoagulation control (time in therapeutic range (TTR)) with vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) is dependen
- Educational and skills-based interventions for preventing relationship and dating violence in adolescents and young adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-May-2013
Educational and skills-based interventions are often used to prevent relationship and dating violence among young people.
