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- Interventions for the management of fatigue in adults with a primary brain tumour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Sep-2022
Fatigue is a common and disabling symptom in people with a primary brain tumour (PBT). The effectiveness of interventions for treating clinically significant levels of fatigue in this population is unclear. This is an updated version of the original Cochr
- Interventions for the management of mandibular fractures
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Jul-2013
Fractures of the mandible (lower jaw) are a common occurrence and usually related to interpersonal violence or road traffic accidents. Mandibular fractures may be treated using open (surgical) and closed (non-surgical) techniques. Fracture sites are immob
- Interventions for the management of oral submucous fibrosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Jul-2008
Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is a chronic disease of the oral cavity which is more commonly found in patients in the Asian subcontinent and the Far East. It is characterised by the progressive build up of constricting bands of collagen in the cheeks and
- Interventions for the management of oral ulcers in Behçet's disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Sep-2014
Behçet's disease is a chronic inflammatory vasculitis that can affect multiple systems. Mucocutaneous involvement is common, as is the involvement of many other systems such as the central nervous system and skin. Behç¸et's disease can cause significant m
- Interventions for the management of submucous cleft palate
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Jan-2016
Submucous cleft palate (SMCP) is a common congenital malformation of the soft palate which may present as velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI), which can affect the quality and intelligibility of speech. Surgical techniques, which can be used to reconstruct
- Interventions for the management of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Mar-2012
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and can often lead to severe pain in the orofacial region. Management options for TMJ OA include reassurance, occlusal appliances, physical therapy, medication
- Interventions for the management of transient tachypnoea of the newborn ‐ an overview of systematic reviews
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Feb-2022
Transient tachypnoea of the newborn (TTN) is characterised by tachypnoea and signs of respiratory distress. It is caused by delayed clearance of lung fluid at birth. TTN typically appears within the first two hours of life in term and late preterm newborn
- Interventions for the physical aspects of sexual dysfunction in women following pelvic radiotherapy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Feb-2015
Following pelvic radiotherapy (RT), a proportion of women experience problems related to sexual function, which are multifactorial in origin. The physical components relate to distortion of the perineum and vagina, which may occur as a result of surgery a
- Interventions for the prevention and management of oropharyngeal candidiasis associated with HIV infection in adults and children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Oct-2010
Oral candidiasis (OC) associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection occurs commonly and recurs frequently, often presenting as an initial manifestation of the disease. Left untreated, these lesions contribute considerably to the morbidity a
- Interventions for the prevention and treatment of herpes simplex virus in patients being treated for cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Nov-2008
Treatment of cancer is increasingly effective, but associated with oral complications such as mucositis, fungal infections, bacterial infections and viral infections such as the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
- Interventions for the prevention and treatment of pes cavus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Nov-2010
People with pes cavus frequently suffer foot pain, which can lead to significant disability. Despite anecdotal reports, rigorous scientific investigation of this condition and how best to manage it is lacking.
- Interventions for the prevention of mycobacterium avium complex in adults and children with HIV
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Apr-2013
Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection is a common complication of advanced acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) disease and is an independent predictor of mortality and shortened survival.
- Interventions for the prevention of nutritional rickets in term born children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Nov-2008
Nutritional rickets is a disease of growing children leading to bone deformities, bone pain, convulsions or delayed motor development. Today, high-incidence of nutritional rickets is mainly found in low-income countries.
- Interventions for the prevention of persistent post‐COVID‐19 olfactory dysfunction
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Sep-2022
Loss of olfactory function is well recognised as a symptom of COVID-19 infection, and the pandemic has resulted in a large number of individuals with abnormalities in their sense of smell. For many, the condition is temporary and resolves within two to fo
- Interventions for the prevention of postoperative ear discharge after insertion of ventilation tubes (grommets) in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Mar-2013
Grommets are frequently inserted in children's ears for acute otitis media and otitis media with effusion. A common complication is postoperative ear discharge (otorrhoea). A wide range of treatments are used to prevent the discharge, but there is no cons
- Interventions for the reduction of prescribed opioid use in chronic non-cancer pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Aug-2013
Patients with chronic non-cancer pain who are prescribed and are taking opioids can have a history of long term high dose opioid use without effective pain relief. In those without good pain relief, reduction of prescribed opioid dose may be the desired a
- Interventions for the restorative care of amelogenesis imperfecta in children and adolescents
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Mar-2014
Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a tooth development disorder in which the teeth are covered with thin, abnormally formed enamel. This enamel is easily fractured and damaged, which affects the appearance of the teeth, especially if left untreated. Negative
- Interventions for the symptoms and signs resulting from jellyfish stings
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Oct-2015
Jellyfish envenomations are common amongst temperate coastal regions and vary in severity depending on the species. Stings result in a variety of symptoms and signs, including pain, dermatological reactions and, in some species, Irukandji syndrome (includ
- Interventions for the treatment of borderline ovarian tumours
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Feb-2014
The safety of conservative surgery and the benefit of additional interventions after surgery for borderline ovarian tumours are unknown.
- Interventions for the treatment of brain radionecrosis after radiotherapy or radiosurgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Jul-2018
Brain radionecrosis (tissue death caused by radiation) can occur following high-dose radiotherapy to brain tissue and can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life (QoL) and function. The underlying pathophysiological mechanism remains uncle
