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- Interventions for alopecia areata
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-May-2008
Alopecia areata is a disorder in which there is loss of hair causing patches of baldness but with no scarring of the affected area. It can affect the entire scalp (alopecia totalis) or cause loss of all body hair (alopecia universalis). It is a relatively
- Interventions for American cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Aug-2015
Pentavalent antimonial drugs are the most prescribed treatment for American cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis. Other drugs have been used with varying success.
- Interventions for anal canal intraepithelial neoplasia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Nov-2012
Anal canal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN) is a pre-malignant condition of the anal canal transitional epithelium that is associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. The incidence and prevalence of AIN and anal cancer are increasing rapidly in H
- Interventions for apathy after traumatic brain injury
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Feb-2009
Apathy is a deficiency in overt behavioural, emotional and cognitive components of goal-directed behaviour. It is a common occurrence after traumatic brain injury (TBI), with widespread impact. We have systematically reviewed studies examining the effecti
- Interventions for apraxia of speech following stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Aug-2008
Apraxia of speech is a communication disorder that can affect stroke patients. Several different intervention strategies are undertaken by speech and language therapists working with this patient group.
- Interventions for asymptomatic retinal breaks and lattice degeneration for preventing retinal detachment
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Sep-2014
Asymptomatic retinal breaks and lattice degeneration are visible lesions that are risk factors for later retinal detachment. Retinal detachments occur when fluid in the vitreous cavity passes through tears or holes in the retina and separates the retina f
- Interventions for atrophic rhinitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Jan-2012
Atrophic rhinitis is a chronic nasal pathology characterised by the formation of thick dry crusts in a roomy nasal cavity, which has resulted from progressive atrophy of the nasal mucosa and underlying bone. The common symptoms may include foetor, ozaena,
- Interventions for bacterial folliculitis and boils (furuncles and carbuncles)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Feb-2021
Bacterial folliculitis and boils are globally prevalent bacterial infections involving inflammation of the hair follicle and the perifollicular tissue. Some folliculitis may resolve spontaneously, but others may progress to boils without treatment. Boils,
- Interventions for basal cell carcinoma of the skin
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Nov-2020
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the commonest cancer affecting white-skinned individuals, and worldwide incidence is increasing. Although rarely fatal, BCC is associated with significant morbidity and costs. First-line treatment is usually surgical excision
- Interventions for bronchiectasis: an overview of Cochrane systematic reviews
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Jul-2015
Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory disease characterised by abnormal dilatation of the bronchi, and presents typically with a chronic productive cough (or chronic wet cough in children) and recurrent infective exacerbations. It significantly impacts
- Interventions for bullous pemphigoid
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Feb-2016
Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is the most common autoimmune blistering disease in the West. Oral steroids are the standard treatment.This is an update of the review published in 2005.
- Interventions for cellulitis and erysipelas
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-May-2010
Cellulitis and erysipelas are now usually considered manifestations of the same condition, a skin infection associated with severe pain and systemic symptoms. A range of antibiotic treatments are suggested in guidelines.
- Interventions for central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) of the jaws
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Jul-2009
Central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) of the jaws is a rare benign tumour with an unknown aetiology accounting for up to 7% of tumours in the mandible (lower jaw) and the maxilla (upper jaw).
- Interventions for central serous chorioretinopathy: a network meta-analysis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Dec-2015
Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) is characterized by serous detachment of the neural retina with dysfunction of the choroid and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE). The effects on the retina are usually self limited, although some people are left with
- Interventions for chronic abacterial prostatitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Apr-2011
Chronic abacterial prostatitis is a common disabling but enigmatic condition with a symptom complex of pelvic area pain and lower urinary tract symptoms. The scope of treatments recommended for chronic abacterial prostatitis is a testament to how little i
- Interventions for chronic blepharitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Apr-2012
Blepharitis, an inflammatory condition associated with itchiness, redness, flaking, and crusting of the eyelids, is a common eye condition that affects both children and adults. It is common in all ethnic groups and across all ages. Although infrequent, b
- Interventions for chronic palmoplantar pustulosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Jan-2020
Palmoplantar pustulosis is a chronic inflammatory disease in which sterile, relapsing pustules appear on the palms and soles, possibly in conjunction with other symptoms. The previous Cochrane Review on this topic was published in 2006, before biological
- Interventions for chronic palmoplantar pustulosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Jan-2016
Chronic palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterised by crops of sterile pustules (yellow pus spots) on the palms and soles which erupt repeatedly over months or years. The affected areas tend to become red and scal
- Interventions for chronic suppurative otitis media
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Nov-2008
Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a serious bacterial infection of the middle ear that can follow untreated acute otitis media.
- Interventions for cleaning dentures in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Jun-2009
Removing denture plaque may be essential for maintaining the oral health of edentulous people. Brushing and soaking in chemical products are two of the most commonly used methods of cleaning dentures.