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- In-hospital care pathways for stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Aug-2008
Stroke care pathways have the potential to promote organised and efficient patient care that is based on best evidence and guidelines, but evidence to support their use is unclear.
- Initial arch wires for tooth alignment during orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Mar-2013
Initial arch wires are the first arch wires to be inserted into the fixed appliance at the beginning of orthodontic treatment and are used mainly for the alignment of teeth by correcting crowding and rotations. With a number of different types of orthodon
- Initial management strategies for dyspepsia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Jul-2009
This review considers management strategies (combinations of initial investigation and empirical treatments) for dyspeptic patients. Dyspepsia was defined to include both epigastric pain and heartburn.
- Injectable gold for rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-May-2010
Gold compounds have been used in several conditions affecting man since the 18th century (tuberculosis, lupus vulgaris, bacterial endocarditis, etc.) however, in the past decade the use of injectable gold for rheumatoid arthritis has markedly declined, an
- Injectable vaccines for preventing pneumococcal infection in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Jun-2014
As chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) progresses, exacerbations can occur with increasing frequency. One goal of therapy is to prevent these exacerbations, thereby reducing morbidity and associated healthcare costs. Pneumococcal vaccinations are
- Injection allergen immunotherapy for asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Jun-2010
Allergen specific immunotherapy has long been a controversial treatment for asthma. Although beneficial effects upon clinically relevant outcomes have been demonstrated in randomised controlled trials, there remains a risk of severe and sometimes fatal an
- Injection sclerotherapy for varicose veins
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Apr-2011
Injection sclerotherapy is widely used for superficial varicose veins. The treatment aims to obliterate the lumen of varicose veins or thread veins. There is limited evidence regarding its efficacy.
- Injection therapies for Achilles tendinopathy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-May-2015
Achilles tendinopathy is a common condition, often with significant functional consequences. As a wide range of injection treatments are available, a review of randomised trials evaluating injection therapies to help inform treatment decisions is warrante
- Injection therapy for subacute and chronic low-back pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2011
The effectiveness of injection therapy for low-back pain is still debatable. Heterogeneity of target tissue, pharmacological agent and dosage generally found in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) points to the need for clinically valid comparisons in a l
- Inositol for depressive disorders
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Nov-2008
There are a number of effective interventions for the treatment of depression. It is possible that the efficacy of these treatments will be improved further by the use of adjunctive therapies such as inositol.
- Inositol in preterm infants at risk for or having respiratory distress syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Jan-2015
Inositol is an essential nutrient required by human cells in culture for growth and survival. Inositol promotes maturation of several components of surfactant and may play a critical role in fetal and early neonatal life.
- Inotropic agents and vasodilator strategies for acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock or low cardiac output syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Dec-2013
The recently published German-Austrian S3 Guideline for the treatment of infarct related cardiogenic shock (CS) revealed a lack of evidence for all recommended therapeutic measures.
- Inpatient versus other settings for detoxification for opioid dependence
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Jun-2008
There are a complex range of variables that can influence the course and subjective severity of opioid withdrawal. There is a growing evidence for the effectiveness of a range of medically-supported detoxification strategies, but little attention has been
- Insecticide-treated bed nets and curtains for preventing malaria
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Feb-2009
Malaria is an important cause of illness and death in many parts of the world, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. There has been a renewed emphasis on preventive measures at community and individual levels. Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are the most prom
- Insecticide-treated nets for preventing malaria in pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-May-2009
Malaria in pregnancy is associated with adverse consequences for mother and fetus. Protection with insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) during pregnancy is widely advocated, but evidence of their benefit has been inconsistent.
- In-service training for health professionals to improve care of seriously ill newborns and children in low-income countries
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-May-2015
A variety of in-service emergency care training courses are currently being promoted as a strategy to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill newborns and children in low-income countries. Most courses have been developed in high-income coun
- Insoles for prevention and treatment of back pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Feb-2010
There is lack of theoretical and clinical knowledge of the use of insoles for prevention or treatment of back pain. The high incidence of back pain and the popularity of shoe insoles call for a systematic review of this practice.
- Inspiratory muscle training for asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Sep-2013
In some people with asthma, expiratory airflow limitation, premature closure of small airways, activity of inspiratory muscles at the end of expiration and reduced pulmonary compliance may lead to lung hyperinflation. With the increase in lung volume, che
- Inspiratory muscle training for cystic fibrosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Oct-2013
Cystic fibrosis is the most common life-limiting genetic condition in Caucasians and the life-expectancy of those newly diagnosed is increasing. Inspiratory muscle training may be a way of improving the lung function and quality of life of people with cys
- Inspiratory muscle training for the recovery of function after stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Mar-2012
Inspiratory muscle weakness has been observed in patients with stroke. Inspiratory muscle training is an intervention that has shown possible effects for functional recovery of patients with stroke.
