Showing 241-260 of 409 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Signs and symptoms 
- Methylxanthines for prolonged non-specific cough in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-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
- Mobile bearing vs fixed bearing prostheses for posterior cruciate retaining total knee arthroplasty for postoperative functional status in patients with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Feb-2015
It is unclear whether there are differences in benefits and harms between mobile and fixed prostheses for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The previous Cochrane review published in 2004 included two articles. Many more trials have been performed since then;
- Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation for neck and shoulder pain among working age adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Apr-2003
Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation programs for neck and shoulder pain require substantial staff and financial resources. Despite questionable scientific evidence of their effectiveness, they are widely used.
- Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation for subacute low back pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Jun-2017
Low back pain (LBP) is associated with enormous personal and societal burdens, especially when it reaches the chronic stage of the disorder (pain for a duration of more than three months). Indeed, individuals who reach the chronic stage tend to show a mor
- Multidisciplinary rehabilitation for fibromyalgia and musculoskeletal pain in working age adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Jul-1999
Non-malignant musculoskeletal pain is an increasing problem in western countries. Fibromyalgia syndrome is an increasing recognised chronic musculoskeletal disorder.
- Mu‐opioid antagonists for opioid‐induced bowel dysfunction in people with cancer and people receiving palliative care
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Jun-2018
Opioid-induced bowel dysfunction (OIBD) is characterised by constipation, incomplete evacuation, bloating, and gastric reflux. It is one of the major adverse events of treatment for pain in cancer and in palliative care, resulting in increased morbidity a
- Muscle relaxants for non-specific low-back pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Mar-2017
The use of muscle relaxants in the management of non-specific low back pain is controversial. It is not clear if they are effective, and concerns have been raised about the potential adverse effects involved.
- Naloxone for preventing morbidity and mortality in newborn infants of greater than 34 weeks' gestation with suspected perinatal asphyxia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Jan-2010
Studies in animal models have suggested that naloxone, a specific opiate antagonist, may improve outcomes for newborn infants with perinatal asphyxia.
- Naloxone for shock
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-May-2009
There is pre-clinical evidence, involving several animal species, suggesting that opioid peptides play a role in the physiopathology of shock (endotoxic, hypovolemic, cardiogenic, spinal, anaphylactic). Many case reports have suggested that naloxone (an o
- Nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) versus nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) for apnea of prematurity
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-May-2008
Apnea of prematurity is almost universal in infants who are born before 34 weeks gestation. Previous randomised trials and systematic reviews have found methylxanthines to be effective in preventing apnea of prematurity. However, recent concerns about pot
- Nasal versus oral intubation for mechanical ventilation of newborn infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Apr-1999
Endotracheal intubation is a common procedure in newborn intensive care units. The choice of the oral or nasal route for intubation is usually determined by an institution's customary practice. The procedure of intubation for both the oral and nasal route
- Neuroreflexotherapy for non-specific low-back pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2011
Among the wide range of therapeutic alternatives proposed for the management of low-back pain (LBP), a less widely used technique from Spain, called neuroreflexotherapy (NRT) has claimed to show very favourable results, mainly in patients with chronic low
- Neurosurgical interventions for the treatment of classical trigeminal neuralgia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Nov-2011
Surgical interventions are used for trigeminal neuralgia when drug treatment fails. Surgical treatments divide into two main categories, ablative (destructive) or non-ablative. These treatments can be done at three different sites: peripherally, at the Ga
- Non-invasive physical treatments for chronic/recurrent headache
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Aug-2019
Non-invasive physical treatments are often used to treat common types of chronic/recurrent headache.
- Non‐pharmacological interventions for breathlessness in advanced stages of malignant and non‐malignant diseases
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Nov-2013
- Non‐pharmacological interventions for people with epilepsy and intellectual disabilities
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Sep-2015
Approximately 30% of patients with epilepsy remain refractory to drug treatment and continue to experience seizures whilst taking one or more antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). Several non-pharmacological interventions that may be used in conjunction with or as
- Non‐pharmacological therapies for dysphagia in Parkinson's disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jan-2001
Dysphagia occurs frequently in Parkinson's disease although patients themselves may be unaware of swallowing difficulties. Speech and language therapists in conjunction with nurses and dietitians use techniques that aim to improve swallowing and reduce th
- Non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for treating lateral elbow pain in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-May-2013
Lateral elbow pain, or tennis elbow, is a common condition that causes pain in the elbow and forearm. Although self-limiting, it can be associated with significant disability and often results in work absence. It is often treated with topical and oral non
- Nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) versus opioids for acute renal colic
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Jan-2004
Renal colic is a common cause of acute severe pain. Both opioids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are recommended for treatment, but the relative efficacy of these drugs is uncertain.
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for low back pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2011
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the most frequently prescribed medications worldwide and are widely used for patients with low-back pain. Selective COX-2 inhibitors are currently available and used for patients with low-back pain.
