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- Dietary supplements for dysmenorrhoea
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Mar-2016
Dysmenorrhoea refers to painful menstrual cramps and is a common gynaecological complaint. Conventional treatments include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and oral contraceptive pills (OCPs), which both reduce myometrial activity (contracti
- Different anthracycline derivates for reducing cardiotoxicity in cancer patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Feb-2015
The use of anthracyclines is limited by the occurrence of cardiotoxicity. In an effort to prevent this cardiotoxicity, different anthracycline derivates have been studied.
- Different dosage schedules for reducing cardiotoxicity in people with cancer receiving anthracycline chemotherapy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Mar-2016
This review update has been managed by both the Childhood Cancer and Cochrane Gynaecological, Neuro-oncology and Orphan Cancer Groups.
- Dipyrone for acute primary headaches
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Jul-2014
Dipyrone is used to treat headaches in many countries, but is not available in others (particularly the USA and UK) because of its association with potentially life-threatening blood dyscrasias such as agranulocytosis.
- Direct versus indirect veneer restorations for intrinsic dental stains
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Aug-2008
Patients with discoloured teeth frequently present to the dentist requesting restorations designed to improve their appearance. For teeth that are sound, this might include the use of a veneer restoration. The veneer acts as a thin layer of a material cov
- Discharge planning from hospital
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Jan-2016
Discharge planning is a routine feature of health systems in many countries. The aim of discharge planning is to reduce hospital length of stay and unplanned readmission to hospital, and to improve the co-ordination of services following discharge from ho
- Disposable surgical face masks for preventing surgical wound infection in clean surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Apr-2016
Surgical face masks were originally developed to contain and filter droplets containing microorganisms expelled from the mouth and nasopharynx of healthcare workers during surgery, thereby providing protection for the patient. However, there are several w
- Diuretics acting on the distal renal tubule for preterm infants with (or developing) chronic lung disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Aug-2011
Lung disease in preterm infants is often complicated with lung edema.
- Diuretics for transient tachypnoea of the newborn
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Nov-2015
Transient tachypnoea of the newborn (TTN) results from delayed clearance of lung liquid and is a common cause of admission of full-term infants to neonatal intensive care units. The condition is particularly common after elective caesarean section. Conven
- Domestic violence screening and intervention programmes for adults with dental or facial injury
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Oct-2015
Domestic violence exists in all communities across the world. Healthcare services have a pivotal role in the identification, assessment and response to domestic violence. As the face is a common target in assault, dentists and oral and maxillofacial surge
- Dopamine for prevention of morbidity and mortality in term newborn infants with suspected perinatal asphyxia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Oct-2008
Perinatal asphyxia remains an important condition with significant mortality and long-term morbidity. Multisystem involvement including hypotension and low cardiac output is common in infants with perinatal asphyxia. Dopamine is commonly used for infants
- Double bag or Y-set versus standard transfer systems for continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis in end-stage kidney disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Aug-2014
Peritonitis is the most frequent serious complication of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). It has a major influence on the number of patients switching from CAPD to haemodialysis and has probably restricted the wider acceptance and uptake
- Double gloving to reduce surgical cross-infection
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Aug-2009
The invasive nature of surgery, with its increased exposure to blood, means that during surgery there is a high risk of transfer of pathogens. Pathogens can be transferred through contact between surgical patients and the surgical team, resulting in post-
- Doxorubicin‐based chemotherapy for the palliative treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic soft tissue sarcoma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jul-2003
Considerable controversy exists as to whether any benefit of doxorubicin-based combination chemotherapy outweighs increased toxic effects, inconvenience, and additional costs, compared to single-agent doxorubicin. There is substantial variation in clinica
- Drama therapy for schizophrenia or schizophrenia-like illnesses
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Apr-2008
Medication is the mainstay of treatment for schizophrenia or schizophrenia-like illnesses, but many people continue to experience symptoms in spite of medication (Johnstone 1998). In addition to medication, creative therapies, such as drama therapy may pr
- Dressings and topical agents for surgical wounds healing by secondary intention
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Mar-2012
Many different wound dressings and topical applications are used to cover surgical wounds healing by secondary intention. It is not known whether these dressings heal wounds at different rates.
- Drug therapy for delirium in terminally ill adult patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Oct-2012
Delirium is a syndrome characterised by a disturbance of consciousness (often fluctuating), cognition and perception. In terminally ill patients it is one of the most common causes of admission to clinical care. Delirium may arise from any number of cause
- Drug therapy for symptoms associated with anxiety in adult palliative care patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Sep-2012
This is an update of the review published on 'Drug therapy for anxiety in adult palliative care patients' in Issue 1, 2004 of The Cochrane Library. Anxiety is common in palliative care patients. It can be a natural response to impending death, but it may
- Drugs for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Mar-2014
Drugs can prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting, but their relative efficacies and side effects have not been compared within one systematic review.
- Drugs for preventing tuberculosis in people at risk of multiple-drug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-May-2009
The emergence and spread of multiple-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), caused by strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis resistant to at least isoniazid and rifampicin, is a potential threat to global tuberculosis control. Treatment is prolonged, expens
