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- Amniotic fluid index versus single deepest vertical pocket as a screening test for preventing adverse pregnancy outcome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-May-2009
Amniotic fluid volume is an important parameter in the assessment of fetal well-being. Oligohydramnios occurs in many high-risk conditions and is associated with poor perinatal outcomes. Many caregivers practice planned delivery by induction of labor or c
- Amniotic membrane transplantation for acute ocular burns
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Sep-2022
Ocular surface burns can be caused by chemicals (alkalis and acids) or direct heat. One effect of the burn is damage to the limbal epithelial stem cells of the ocular surface with delayed re-epithelialisation, stem cell failure, and conjunctivalisation of
- Amniotomy alone for induction of labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Jul-2012
Amniotomy (deliberate rupture of the membranes) is a simple procedure which can be used alone for induction of labour if the membranes are accessible, thus avoiding the need for pharmacological intervention. However, the time interval from amniotomy to es
- Amniotomy for shortening spontaneous labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jun-2013
Intentional artificial rupture of the amniotic membranes during labour, sometimes called amniotomy or 'breaking of the waters', is one of the most commonly performed procedures in modern obstetric and midwifery practice. The primary aim of amniotomy is to
- Amniotomy for shortening spontaneous labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Jun-2009
Early amniotomy has been advocated as a component of the active management of labour. Several randomised trials comparing routine amniotomy to an attempt to conserve the membranes have been published. Their limited sample sizes limit their ability to addr
- Amniotomy plus intravenous oxytocin for induction of labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Jan-2013
Induction of labour is a common obstetric intervention. Amniotomy alone for induction of labour is reviewed separately and oxytocin alone for induction of labour is being prepared for inclusion in The Cochrane Library. This review will address the use of
- Amodiaquine for treating malaria
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Aug-2011
Using a pilot system we have categorised this review as: Historical question - no update intended. Please see "Published notes" section of the review for more details.
- Amphetamines for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-May-2011
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a childhood onset disorder that can persist into adulthood. Amphetamines are used to treat adult ADHD, but uncertainties persist about their efficacy and safety.
- Amphetamines for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Jan-2016
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common psychiatric conditions affecting children and adolescents. Amphetamines are among the most commonly prescribed medications to manage ADHD. There are three main classes of amphetamin
- Amphetamines for improving recovery after stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Jul-2008
Animal research shows that treatment with amphetamines improves recovery after focal cerebral ischaemia. If the effects are similar in humans, amphetamine treatment could have a major impact on recovery from stroke.
- Amphetamines for schizophrenia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Nov-2010
It is estimated that between 10% and 65% of people with schizophrenia use illicit drugs such as amphetamines. This group have an increased rate of hospitalisation, homelessness, unemployment and suicide compared with those with schizophrenia who do not ab
- Amphotericin B deoxycholate versus liposomal amphotericin B: effects on kidney function
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Nov-2015
The incidence of invasive fungal infections has increased globally as a result of several factors. Conventional amphotericin B (sodium deoxycholate) has been used as standard therapy for the treatment of invasive fungal infections; however, it is associat
- Amphotericin B lipid soluble formulations versus amphotericin B in cancer patients with neutropenia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Sep-2014
Patients with cancer who are treated with chemotherapy or receive a bone marrow transplant have an increased risk of acquiring fungal infections. Such infections can be life-threatening. Antifungal drugs are therefore often given prophylactically to such
- Amphotericin B versus fluconazole for controlling fungal infections in neutropenic cancer patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Sep-2014
Systemic fungal infection is considered to be an important cause of morbidity and mortality in cancer patients, particularly those with neutropenia. Antifungal drugs are often given prophylactically, or empirically to patients with persistent fever.
- Amplification with hearing aids for patients with tinnitus and co-existing hearing loss
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Jan-2014
Tinnitus is described as the perception of sound or noise in the absence of real acoustic stimulation. In the current absence of a cure for tinnitus, clinical management typically focuses on reducing the effects of co-morbid symptoms such as distress or h
- An overview of reviews evaluating the effectiveness of financial incentives in changing healthcare professional behaviours and patient outcomes
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Jun-2011
There is considerable interest in the effectiveness of financial incentives in the delivery of health care. Incentives may be used in an attempt to increase the use of evidence-based treatments among healthcare professionals or to stimulate health profess
- Anabolic steroids for rehabilitation after hip fracture in older people
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Sep-2014
Hip fracture occurs predominantly in older people, many of whom are frail and undernourished. After hip fracture surgery and rehabilitation, most patients experience a decline in mobility and function. Anabolic steroids, the synthetic derivatives of the m
- Anabolic steroids for the treatment of weight loss in HIV-infected individuals
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Nov-2008
Individuals with HIV infection often lose weight during the course of their disease. Furthermore, low serum concentrations of testosterone are common in individuals with HIV infection, particularly those with weight loss. Treatment of weight loss with ana
- Anabolic-androgenic steroids for alcoholic liver disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Sep-2008
Alcohol is one of the most common causes of liver disease in the Western World. Randomised clinical trials have examined the effects of anabolic-androgenic steroids for alcoholic liver disease.
- Anaesthesia for evacuation of incomplete miscarriage
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Feb-2012
An incomplete miscarriage occurs when all the products of conception are not expelled through the cervix. Curettage or vacuum aspiration have been used to remove retained tissues. The anaesthetic techniques used to facilitate this procedure have not been
