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- Histologic scoring indices for evaluation of disease activity in Crohn’s disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jul-2017
Histologic assessment of mucosal disease activity has been increasingly used in clinical trials of treatment for Crohn's disease. However, the operating properties of the currently existing histologic scoring indices remain unclear.
- Histologic scoring indices for evaluation of disease activity in ulcerative colitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-May-2017
Disease activity can be determined using clinical, endoscopic or histologic criteria in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). Persistent disease activity is associated with poor outcomes. Histologic disease activity has been shown to be associated with r
- HIV prevention advice for people with serious mental illness
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Sep-2016
People with serious mental illness have rates of Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) infection higher than expected in the general population for the same demographic area. Despite this elevated prevalence, UK national strategies around sexual health and
- HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) for dialysis patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Sep-2013
People with advanced kidney disease treated with dialysis experience mortality rates from cardiovascular disease that are substantially higher than for the general population. Studies that have assessed the benefits of statins (HMG CoA reductase inhibitor
- HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) for kidney transplant recipients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jan-2015
People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have higher risks of cardiovascular disease compared to the general population. Specifically, cardiovascular deaths account most deaths in kidney transplant recipients. Statins are a potentially beneficial interven
- HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) for people with chronic kidney disease not requiring dialysis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Jul-2014
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most frequent cause of death in people with early stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD), for whom the absolute risk of cardiovascular events is similar to people who have existing coronary artery disease. This is an up
- HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) for preventing acute kidney injury after surgical procedures requiring cardiac bypass
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Mar-2015
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common in patients undergoing cardiac surgery among whom it is associated with poor outcomes, prolonged hospital stays and increased mortality. Statin drugs can produce more than one effect independent of their lipid lowering
- Holding chambers (spacers) versus nebulisers for beta‐agonist treatment of acute asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Sep-2013
In acute asthma inhaled beta2-agonists are often administered by nebuliser to relieve bronchospasm, but some have argued that metered-dose inhalers with a holding chamber (spacer) can be equally effective. Nebulisers require a power source and need regula
- Holding chambers versus nebulisers for inhaled steroids in chronic asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Jan-2006
Inhaled corticosteroids are available in the form of a suspension for nebulisation, although the role of this mode of therapy in the treatment of chronic asthma is still unclear.
- Home care by outreach nursing for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Apr-2012
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterised by progressive airflow obstruction, worsening exercise performance and health deterioration. It is associated with significant morbidity, mortality and health system burden.
- Home fortification of foods with multiple micronutrient powders for health and nutrition in children under two years of age
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Feb-2020
Vitamin and mineral deficiencies, particularly those of iron, vitamin A, and zinc, affect more than two billion people worldwide. Young children are highly vulnerable because of rapid growth and inadequate dietary practices. Multiple micronutrient powders
- Home- or community-based programmes for treating malaria
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Apr-2013
Malaria is an important cause of morbidity and mortality, in particular among children and pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa. Prompt access to diagnosis and treatment with effective antimalarial drugs is a central component of the World Health Organiza
- Home or foster home care versus institutional long‐term care for functionally dependent older people
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Apr-2017
Changing population demographics have led to an increasing number of functionally dependent older people who require care and medical treatment. In many countries, government policy aims to shift resources into the community from institutional care settin
- Home parenteral nutrition for people with inoperable malignant bowel obstruction
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Aug-2018
People with advanced ovarian or gastrointestinal cancer may develop malignant bowel obstruction (MBO). They are able to tolerate limited, if any, oral or enteral (via a tube directly into the gut) nutrition. Parenteral nutrition (PN) is the provision of m
- Home safety education and provision of safety equipment for injury prevention
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-Oct-2014
In industrialised countries injuries (including burns, poisoning or drowning) are the leading cause of childhood death and steep social gradients exist in child injury mortality and morbidity. The majority of injuries in pre-school children occur at home
- Home telemonitoring and remote feedback between clinic visits for asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Aug-2016
Asthma is a chronic disease that causes reversible narrowing of the airways due to bronchoconstriction, inflammation and mucus production. Asthma continues to be associated with significant avoidable morbidity and mortality. Self management facilitated by
- Home use of interdental cleaning devices, in addition to toothbrushing, for preventing and controlling periodontal diseases and dental caries
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Apr-2019
Dental caries (tooth decay) and periodontal diseases (gingivitis and periodontitis) affect the majority of people worldwide, and treatment costs place a significant burden on health services. Decay and gum disease can cause pain, eating and speaking diffi
- Home uterine monitoring for detecting preterm labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Feb-2017
To reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with preterm birth, home uterine activity monitoring aims for early detection of increased contraction frequency, and early intervention with tocolytic drugs to inhibit labour and prolong pregnancy. However
- Home versus center based physical activity programs in older adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Jan-2005
Physical inactivity is a leading cause of preventable death and morbidity in developed countries. In addition physical activity can potentially be an effective treatment for various medical conditions (e.g. cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis). Many ty
- Home versus hospital intravenous antibiotic therapy for cystic fibrosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Dec-2015
Recurrent endobronchial infection in cystic fibrosis requires treatment with intravenous antibiotics for several weeks usually in hospital, affecting health costs and quality of life for patients and their families. This is an update of a previously publi
