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- Genomics‐based non‐invasive prenatal testing for detection of fetal chromosomal aneuploidy in pregnant women
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Nov-2017
Common fetal aneuploidies include Down syndrome (trisomy 21 or T21), Edward syndrome (trisomy 18 or T18), Patau syndrome (trisomy 13 or T13), Turner syndrome (45,X), Klinefelter syndrome (47,XXY), Triple X syndrome (47,XXX) and 47,XYY syndrome (47,XYY). P
- GenoType® MTBDRsl assay for resistance to second‐line anti‐tuberculosis drugs
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Sep-2016
Genotype® MTBDRsl (MTBDRsl) is a rapid DNA-based test for detecting specific mutations associated with resistance to fluoroquinolones and second-line injectable drugs (SLIDs) in Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. MTBDRsl version 2.0 (released in 2015) id
- Ghrelin for the management of cachexia associated with cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Feb-2018
Cancer sufferers are amongst the most malnourished of all the patient groups. Studies have shown that ghrelin, a gut hormone can be a potential therapeutic agent for cachexia (wasting syndrome) associated with cancer. A variety of mechanisms of action of
- Ginkgo biloba extract for age‐related macular degeneration
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-Jan-2013
Ginkgo is used in the treatment of peripheral vascular disease and 'cerebral insufficiency'. It is thought to have several potential mechanisms of action including increased blood flow, platelet activating factor antagonism, and prevention of membrane dam
- Ginkgo biloba for acute ischaemic stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Oct-2005
Ginkgo biloba extract is widely used in the treatment of acute ischaemic stroke in China. We aimed to assess the evidence from randomised controlled trials and quasi-randomised controlled trials on the use of Ginkgo biloba extract in acute ischaemic strok
- Ginkgo biloba for cognitive impairment and dementia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jan-2009
Products of the maidenhair tree, Ginkgo biloba, have long been used in China as a traditional medicine for various disorders of health. A standardized extract is widely used in the West for the treatment of a range of conditions including memory and conce
- Ginkgo biloba for intermittent claudication
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Jun-2013
People with intermittent claudication (IC) suffer from pain in the muscles of the leg occurring during exercise which is relieved by a short period of rest. Symptomatic relief can be achieved by (supervised) exercise therapy and pharmacological treatments
- Ginkgo biloba for tinnitus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Nov-2022
Tinnitus is a symptom defined as the perception of sound in the absence of an external source. In England alone there are an estimated ¾ million general practice consultations every year where the primary complaint is tinnitus, equating to a major burden
- Ginkgo biloba for tinnitus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Feb-2013
This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in The Cochrane Library in Issue 2, 2004 and previously updated in 2007 and 2009.
- Ginseng for cognition
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Nov-2010
Ginseng is a herbal medicine in widespread use throughout the world. Its effect on the brain and nervous system has been investigated. It has been suggested, on the basis of both laboratory and clinical studies, that it may have beneficial effects on cogn
- Ginseng for erectile dysfunction
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Apr-2021
Dietary supplements with ginseng, or ginseng alone, are widely used for a broad range of conditions, including erectile dysfunction. Ginseng is particularly popular in Asian countries. Individual studies assessing its effects are mostly small, of uneven m
- Giving women their own case notes to carry during pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Oct-2015
In many countries women are given their own case notes to carry during pregnancy to increase their sense of control over, and satisfaction with, their care.
- Glatiramer acetate for multiple sclerosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-May-2010
This is an updated Cochrane review of the previous version published (Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2004 , Issue 1 . Art. No.: CD004678. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004678)
- Gloves, extra gloves or special types of gloves for preventing percutaneous exposure injuries in healthcare personnel
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Mar-2014
Healthcare workers are at risk of acquiring viral diseases such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV through exposure to contaminated blood and body fluids at work. Most often infection occurs when a healthcare worker inadvertently punctures the skin of th
- Gloves, gowns and masks for reducing the transmission of meticillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the hospital setting
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Jul-2015
Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA; also known as methicillin-resistant S aureus) is a common hospital-acquired pathogen that increases morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Its control continues to be an unresolved issue in many hospi
- GLP‐1 receptor agonists for Parkinson's disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Jul-2020
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive disorder characterised by both motor and non-motor problems. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, licensed for treatment of type 2 diabetes, work by stimulating GLP-1 receptors in the pancreas, which
- Glucagon-like peptide analogues for type 2 diabetes mellitus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Jul-2013
Glucagon-like peptide analogues are a new class of drugs used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes that mimic the endogenous hormone glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1). GLP-1 is an incretin, a gastrointestinal hormone that is released into the circulation in
- Glucocorticoid replacement regimens for treating congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Mar-2020
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is an autosomal recessive condition which leads to glucocorticoid deficiency and is the most common cause of adrenal insufficiency in children. In over 90% of cases, 21-hydroxylase enzyme deficiency is found which is c
- Glucocorticoid supplementation during ovarian stimulation for IVF or ICSI
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Mar-2017
Ovarian response to stimulation during in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) and intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) plays an important role in determining live birth rates. Adjuvant treatments during ovarian stimulation that have different modes of action ha
- Glucocorticoid with cyclophosphamide for oral paraquat poisoning
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Jun-2021
This an update of a Cochrane Review.
