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- Holding chambers versus nebulisers for inhaled steroids in chronic asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Apr-2009
Inhaled corticosteroids are available in the form of a suspension for nebulisation, although the role of this mode of therapy in the treatment of chronic asthma is still unclear.
- Home care by outreach nursing for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Mar-2012
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterised by progressive airflow obstruction, worsening exercise performance and health deterioration. It is associated with significant morbidity, mortality and health system burden.
- Home fortification of foods with multiple micronutrient powders for health and nutrition in children under two years of age
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Mar-2014
Vitamin and mineral deficiencies, particularly those of iron, vitamin A and zinc, affect more than two billion people worldwide. Young children are highly vulnerable because of rapid growth and inadequate dietary practices. Micronutrient powders (MNP) are
- Home safety education and provision of safety equipment for injury prevention
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-Oct-2014
In industrialised countries injuries (including burns, poisoning or drowning) are the leading cause of childhood death and steep social gradients exist in child injury mortality and morbidity. The majority of injuries in pre-school children occur at home
- Home use of interdental cleaning devices, in addition to toothbrushing, for preventing and controlling periodontal diseases and dental caries
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Apr-2019
Dental caries (tooth decay) and periodontal diseases (gingivitis and periodontitis) affect the majority of people worldwide, and treatment costs place a significant burden on health services. Decay and gum disease can cause pain, eating and speaking diffi
- Home uterine monitoring for detecting preterm labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Dec-2014
To reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with preterm birth, home uterine activity monitoring aims for early detection of increased contraction frequency, and early intervention with tocolytic drugs to inhibit labour and prolong pregnancy. However
- Home versus center based physical activity programs in older adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Sep-2008
Physical inactivity is a leading cause of preventable death and morbidity in developed countries. In addition physical activity can potentially be an effective treatment for various medical conditions (e.g. cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis). Many ty
- Home versus hospital intravenous antibiotic therapy for cystic fibrosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Dec-2015
Recurrent endobronchial infection in cystic fibrosis requires treatment with intravenous antibiotics for several weeks usually in hospital, affecting health costs and quality of life for patients and their families. This is an update of a previously publi
- Home- versus hospital-based phototherapy for the treatment of non-haemolytic jaundice in infants at more than 37 weeks' gestation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Jun-2014
Phototherapy is commonly used for the treatment of neonatal jaundice, and home-based phototherapy is now being used in certain centres. Home-based phototherapy offers possible advantages by avoiding prolonged hospital admissions, promoting mother-infant b
- Home versus in-centre haemodialysis for end-stage kidney disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Dec-2014
Home haemodialysis is associated with improved survival and quality of life in uncontrolled studies. However, relative benefits and harms of home versus in-centre haemodialysis in randomised controlled trials (RCTs) are uncertain.
- Home versus in-patient treatment for deep vein thrombosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Feb-2011
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow through a vein. This can happen after surgery, trauma, or when a person has been immobile. Clots can dislodge and block blood flow to the lungs, causing death. Heparin is a blood-thinni
- Home visits during pregnancy and after birth for women with an alcohol or drug problem
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Dec-2011
One potential method of improving outcome for pregnant or postpartum women with a drug or alcohol problem is with home visits.
- Home-based care for reducing morbidity and mortality in people infected with HIV/AIDS
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Nov-2009
Home-based care (HBC), to promote quality-of-life and limit hospital care, is used in many countries, especially where public health services are overburdened.
- Home-based chemically-induced whitening of teeth in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Aug-2008
During the last decade tooth whitening products have become widely available in the USA for sale over-the-counter or dispensed by dentists for use at home. With the current rapid growth in demand for tooth whitening it is imperative that the dental commun
- Home-based child development interventions for preschool children from socially disadvantaged families
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Sep-2012
Social disadvantage can have a significant impact on early child development, health and wellbeing. What happens during this critical period is important for all aspects of development. Caregiving competence and the quality of the environment play an impo
- Home-based educational interventions for children with asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Sep-2014
While guidelines recommend that children with asthma should receive asthma education, it is not known if education delivered in the home is superior to usual care or the same education delivered elsewhere. The home setting allows educators to reach popula
- Home-based HIV voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) for improving uptake of HIV testing
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Jun-2010
The low uptake of HIV voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) has hindered global attempts to prevent new HIV infections and has limited scale-up of HIV care and treatment. Globally, only 10% of HIV-infected individuals are aware of their HIV status. One
- Home-based social support for socially disadvantaged mothers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Nov-2008
Epidemiologic studies indicate that babies born to socio-economically disadvantaged mothers are at higher risk of injury, abuse and neglect, health problems in infancy, and are less likely to have regular well-child care. Home visitation programs have lon
- Home-based support for disadvantaged adult mothers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Nov-2008
Babies born to socio-economically disadvantaged mothers are at higher risk of a range of problems in infancy. Home visiting programs are thought to improve outcomes, both for mothers and children, largely through advice and support.
- Home-based support for disadvantaged teenage mothers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Nov-2008
Babies born to socio-economically disadvantaged mothers are at higher risk of injury, abuse or neglect and health problems than babies born to more affluent mothers; disadvantaged teenage mothers are at particular risk of adverse outcomes. Home-visiting p
