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- Interventions for treating peripartum cardiomyopathy to improve outcomes for women and babies
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Jul-2010
Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM or PCMO) is a rare disease of unknown etiology, characterised by an acute onset of heart failure in women in the late stage of pregnancy or in the early months postpartum.
- Interventions for treating persistent and intractable hiccups in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Dec-2012
Persistent and intractable hiccups (typically defined as lasting for more than 48 hours and one month respectively) can be of serious detriment to a patient's quality of life, although they are relatively uncommon. A wide range of pharmacological and non-
- Interventions for treating phosphorus burns
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Jun-2014
Phosphorus burns are rarely encountered in usual clinical practice and occur mostly in military and industrial settings. However, these burns can be fatal, even with minimal burn area, and are often associated with prolonged hospitalisation.
- Interventions for treating placental abruption
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2012
Placental abruption is an important cause of maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity.
- Interventions for treating posterior cruciate ligament injuries of the knee in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Feb-2012
Injuries of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) of the knee frequently occur in automobile accidents and sports injuries, although they are less frequent overall than injuries of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Some patients show significant sympt
- Interventions for treating postpartum constipation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Sep-2014
Constipation is a functional bowel disorder that can reduce quality of life in the puerperium period. The diagnosis of postpartum constipation is both subjective and objective. It is characterised by symptoms such as pain or discomfort, straining, hard lu
- Interventions for treating proximal humeral fractures in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jun-2022
Fractures of the proximal humerus, often termed shoulder fractures, are common injuries, especially in older people. The management of these fractures varies widely, including in the use of surgery. This is an update of a Cochrane Review first published i
- Interventions for treating psoriatic arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Sep-2011
It has been estimated that arthritis occurs in 5-7% of those with psoriasis. Relatively few clinical trials of treatment are available for psoriatic arthritis and data presentation in these trials is far from uniform making comparison difficult.
- Interventions for treating scabies
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Sep-2010
Scabies is an intensely itchy parasitic infection of the skin caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. It is a common public health problem with an estimated global prevalence of 300 million cases. Serious adverse effects have been reported for some drugs us
- Interventions for treating sexual dysfunction in patients with chronic kidney disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Nov-2010
Sexual dysfunction is very common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), but it is still significantly understudied. Treatment options exist but concerns have been raised relating to their efficacy and safety in CKD.
- Interventions for treating simple bone cysts in the long bones of children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Sep-2014
Simple bone cysts, also known as a unicameral bone cysts or solitary bone cysts, are the most common type of benign bone lesion in growing children. Cysts may lead to repeated pathological fracture (fracture that occurs in an area of bone weakened by a di
- Interventions for treating traumatised ankylosed permanent front teeth
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Dec-2015
Teeth that have suffered trauma can fuse to the surrounding bone in a process called dental ankylosis. Ankylosed permanent front teeth fail to erupt during facial growth and can become displaced, thus resulting in functional and aesthetic problems. Dental
- Interventions for treating traumatised permanent front teeth: avulsed (knocked out) and replanted
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Nov-2009
Dental trauma is common. One of the most severe injuries is when a permanent tooth is knocked completely out (avulsed) of the mouth. In most circumstances the tooth should be replanted as quickly as possible. There is uncertainty on how best to prepare te
- Interventions for treating traumatised permanent front teeth: luxated (dislodged) teeth
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Mar-2014
Dental trauma is common especially in children and young adults. One group of dento-alveolar injuries is classified as luxation. This group includes a subgroup of severe injuries where the tooth is displaced from its original position. These injuries are
- Interventions for treating trichomoniasis in women
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Oct-2008
Around 120 million women worldwide suffer from Trichomonas vaginalis vaginitis every year. The infection is sexually transmitted and is believed to facilitate HIV transmission.
- Interventions for treating tuberculous pericarditis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Nov-2008
Tuberculous pericarditis – tuberculosis infection of the pericardial membrane (pericardium) covering the heart – is becoming more common. The infection can result in fluid around the heart or fibrosis of the pericardium, which can be fatal.
- Interventions for treating wrist fractures in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Feb-2013
Approximately a third of all fractures in children occur at the wrist, usually from falling onto an outstretched hand.
- Interventions for treatment of neonatal hyperglycemia in very low birth weight infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Aug-2011
Early neonatal hyperglycemia is common among very low birth weight (VLBW) neonates. Increased risks for death and major morbidities have been observed among VLBW neonates who develop hyperglycemia. It is uncertain whether the hyperglycemia per se is a cau
- Interventions for trichomoniasis in pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Apr-2011
Vaginitis due to Trichomonas vaginalis is one of the most common of sexually transmitted diseases. Trichomoniasis affects women during pregnancy as well but it is not clearly established whether it causes preterm birth and other pregnancy complications.
- Interventions for tubal ectopic pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Nov-2008
Treatment options for tubal ectopic pregnancy are; (1) surgery, e.g. salpingectomy or salpingo(s)tomy, either performed laparoscopically or by open surgery; (2) medical treatment, with a variety of drugs, that can be administered systemically and/or local
