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- Intermittent versus continuous androgen suppression for prostatic cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Jan-2012
After lung cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cause of death among males. The aim of treatment is to prevent disease-related morbidity and mortality while minimizing intervention-related adverse events. Androgen suppression therapy (AST) to reduce
- Internal fixation implants for intracapsular hip fractures in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Jan-2011
Numerous different implants with screws, pins and side plates have been used for the internal fixation of intracapsular hip fractures.
- Internal fixation versus arthroplasty for intracapsular proximal femoral fractures in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Sep-2011
Displaced intracapsular fractures may be treated by either reduction and internal fixation, which preserves the femoral head, or by replacement of the femoral head with an arthroplasty. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2003 and pr
- Interventions designed to prevent healthcare bed-related injuries in patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Feb-2012
Every patient in residential healthcare has a bed. Falling out of bed is associated with preventable patient harm. Various interventions to prevent injury are available. Bed rails are the most common intervention designed to prevent patients falling out o
- 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 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 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 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.
- Interventions for congenital talipes equinovarus (clubfoot)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Jul-2014
Congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV), which is also known as clubfoot, is a common congenital orthopaedic condition characterised by an excessively turned in foot (equinovarus) and high medial longitudinal arch (cavus). If left untreated it can result in
- Interventions for dysphagia in long-term, progressive muscle disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Jan-2016
Normal swallowing function is divided into oral, pharyngeal, and oesophageal phases. The anatomy and physiology of the oral cavity facilitates an oral preparatory phase of swallowing, in which food and liquid are pushed towards the pharynx by the tongue.
- Interventions for improving mobility after hip fracture surgery in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Sep-2022
Improving mobility outcomes after hip fracture is key to recovery. Possible strategies include gait training, exercise and muscle stimulation. This is an update of a Cochrane Review last published in 2011.
- Interventions for improving the appropriate use of imaging in people with musculoskeletal conditions
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Nov-2009
Imaging is commonly performed for musculoskeletal conditions. Identifying interventions to improve the appropriate use of imaging for musculoskeletal conditions could potentially result in improved health outcomes for patients and reduced health care cost
- Interventions for increasing ankle range of motion in patients with neuromuscular disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Jan-2010
Reduced ankle dorsiflexion range of motion, or ankle equinus, is a common and disabling problem for patients with neuromuscular disease. Clinicians devote considerable time and resources implementing interventions to correct this problem although few of t
- Interventions for leg cramps in pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Oct-2015
Many women experience leg cramps in pregnancy. They become more common as pregnancy progresses and are especially troublesome at night.
- Interventions for metabolic bone disease in children with chronic kidney disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Nov-2015
Bone disease is common in children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and when untreated may result in bone deformities, bone pain, fractures and reduced growth rates. This is an update of a review first published in 2010.
- Interventions for minimal change disease in adults with nephrotic syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Mar-2022
Steroids have been used widely since the early 1970s for the treatment of adult-onset minimal change disease (MCD). Recently, newer agents have been used in adult MCD aiming to reduce the risk of adverse effects. The response rates to immunosuppressive ag
- Interventions for motor apraxia following stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Aug-2008
Apraxia is a cognitive disorder that can occur after stroke. It prevents a person from carrying out a learned movement. Various interventions are used to treat apraxia but evidence of their benefit has been lacking.
- Interventions for mucous membrane pemphigoid and epidermolysis bullosa acquisita
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Oct-2015
Mucous membrane pemphigoid and epidermolysis bullosa acquisita are rare acquired autoimmune blistering diseases of the skin. Both can result in scarring of mucous membranes which may lead to blindness and life threatening respiratory complications.
- Interventions for paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Nov-2008
Poisoning with paracetamol (acetaminophen) is a common cause of hepatotoxicity in the Western World. Inhibition of absorption, removal from the vascular system, antidotes, and liver transplantation are interventions for paracetamol poisoning.
- Interventions for pityriasis rosea
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Aug-2015
Pityriasis rosea is a scaly rash that mainly affects young adults. It can be very itchy but most people recover within 2 to 12 weeks.
