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- Electromagnetic therapy for treating venous leg ulcers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Jul-2015
Leg ulceration is a common, chronic, recurring condition. The estimated prevalence of leg ulcers in the UK population is 1.5 to 3 per 1000. Venous ulcers (also called stasis or varicose ulcers) comprise 80% to 85% of all leg ulcers. Electromagnetic therap
- Electromagnetic‐guided versus endoscopic‐guided postpyloric placement of nasoenteral feeding tubes
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Oct-2022
For people who are malnourished and unable to consume food by mouth, nasoenteral feeding tubes are commonly used for the administration of liquid food and drugs. Postpyloric placement is when the tip of the feeding tube is placed beyond the pylorus, in th
- Electromechanical and robot‐assisted arm training for improving activities of daily living, arm function, and arm muscle strength after stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Sep-2018
Electromechanical and robot-assisted arm training devices are used in rehabilitation, and may help to improve arm function after stroke.
- Electromechanical‐assisted training for walking after stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Oct-2020
Electromechanical- and robot-assisted gait-training devices are used in rehabilitation and might help to improve walking after stroke. This is an update of a Cochrane Review first published in 2007 and previously updated in 2017.
- Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Nov-2022
Electronic cigarettes (ECs) are handheld electronic vaping devices which produce an aerosol by heating an e-liquid. Some people who smoke use ECs to stop or reduce smoking, although some organizations, advocacy groups and policymakers have discouraged thi
- Electronic mosquito repellents for preventing mosquito bites and malaria infection
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Apr-2007
Using a pilot system we have categorised this review as: “Current question – no update intended: further research unlikely to change conclusions" (see published notes).
- Electropalatography for articulation disorders associated with cleft palate
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Jul-2009
Cleft palate is the most common congenital deformity of the face. It could affect speech acquisition, resulting in articulation errors that could persist into adulthood. Electropalatography (EPG) has been used in speech therapy with individuals who have a
- Electrostimulation for promoting recovery of movement or functional ability after stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Apr-2006
Electrostimulation might improve motor recovery after stroke by providing neuromuscular re-training.
- Electrotherapy for neck pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Aug-2013
Neck pain is common, disabling and costly. The effectiveness of electrotherapy as a physiotherapeutic option remains unclear. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2005 and previously updated in 2009.
- Electrotherapy modalities for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Sep-2014
Adhesive capsulitis (also termed frozen shoulder) is a common condition characterised by spontaneous onset of pain, progressive restriction of movement of the shoulder and disability that restricts activities of daily living, work and leisure. Electrother
- Electrotherapy modalities for rotator cuff disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Jun-2016
Management of rotator cuff disease may include use of electrotherapy modalities (also known as electrophysical agents), which aim to reduce pain and improve function via an increase in energy (electrical, sound, light, or thermal) into the body. Examples
- Elemene for the treatment of lung cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Mar-2012
Elemene, isolated from the Chinese medicinal herb Rhizoma Zedoariae and be used to treat patients with lung cancer in China. Until now, the effects have not been systematically reviewed.
- Eletriptan for acute migraine
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Jun-2019
Eletriptan (Relpax) is a new triptan soon to be made available by prescription for the treatment of acute migraine. Currently five triptans are available by prescription and more are under development. In light of the many drugs for treating acute migrain
- Elevation of the head during intensive care management in people with severe traumatic brain injury
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Dec-2017
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major public health problem and a fundamental cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The burden of TBI disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries. Intracranial hypertension is the most frequent cause
- Email for clinical communication between healthcare professionals
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Feb-2015
Email is one of the most widely used methods of communication, but its use in healthcare is still uncommon. Where email communication has been utilised in health care, its purposes have included clinical communication between healthcare professionals, but
- Email for clinical communication between patients/caregivers and healthcare professionals
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Oct-2012
Email is a popular and commonly-used method of communication, but its use in health care is not routine. Where email communication has been demonstrated in health care this has included its use for communication between patients/caregivers and healthcare
- Email for communicating results of diagnostic medical investigations to patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Jul-2012
As medical care becomes more complex and the ability to test for conditions grows, pressure on healthcare providers to convey increasing volumes of test results to patients is driving investigation of alternative technological solutions for their delivery
- Email for the coordination of healthcare appointments and attendance reminders
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Jul-2012
Email is a popular and commonly-used method of communication, but its use in health care is not routine. Where email communication has been utilised in health care, its purposes have included the coordination of healthcare appointments and attendance remi
- Email for the provision of information on disease prevention and health promotion
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Sep-2012
Email is a popular and commonly used method of communication, but its use in health care is not routine. Its application in health care has included the provision of information on disease prevention and health promotion, but the effects of using email in
- Embolisation for pulmonary arteriovenous malformation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Jan-2018
Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations are abnormal direct connections between the pulmonary artery and pulmonary vein which result in a right-to-left shunt. They are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality mainly from the effects of paradoxica
