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- Interventions for paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Feb-2018
Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is the most widely used non-prescription analgesic in the world. Paracetamol is commonly taken in overdose either deliberately or unintentionally. In high-income countries, paracetamol toxicity is a common cause of acute liver
- Interventions for pityriasis rosea
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Oct-2019
Pityriasis rosea is a scaly, itchy rash that mainly affects young adults and lasts for 2 to 12 weeks. The effects of many available treatments are uncertain. This is an update of a Cochrane Review first published in 2007.
- Interventions for preventing and treating low‐back and pelvic pain during pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Sep-2015
More than two-thirds of pregnant women experience low-back pain and almost one-fifth experience pelvic pain. The two conditions may occur separately or together (low-back and pelvic pain) and typically increase with advancing pregnancy, interfering with w
- Interventions for preventing ankle ligament injuries
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-May-2011
- Interventions for preventing bone disease in kidney transplant recipients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Oct-2019
People who have chronic kidney disease (CKD) have important changes to bone structure, strength, and metabolism. Children experience bone deformity, pain, and delayed or impaired growth. Adults experience limb and vertebral fractures, avascular necrosis,
- Interventions for preventing delirium in hospitalised non‐ICU patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Mar-2016
Delirium is a common mental disorder, which is distressing and has serious adverse outcomes in hospitalised patients. Prevention of delirium is desirable from the perspective of patients and carers, and healthcare providers. It is currently unclear, howev
- Interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Sep-2012
Approximately 30% of people over 65 years of age living in the community fall each year. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2009.
- Interventions for preventing hamstring injuries
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Jan-2010
Some sports, such as football, have a high incidence of hamstring injuries. Various interventions targeting the prevention of such injuries are in common use.
- Interventions for preventing lower limb soft-tissue running injuries
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Aug-2011
Overuse soft-tissue injuries occur frequently in runners. Stretching exercises, modification of training schedules, and the use of protective devices such as braces and insoles are often advocated for prevention. This is an update of a review first publis
- Interventions for preventing venous thromboembolism in adults undergoing knee arthroscopy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-May-2020
Knee arthroscopy (KA) is a routine orthopedic procedure recommended to repair cruciate ligaments and meniscus injuries and in eligible patients, to assist the diagnosis of persistent knee pain. KA is associated with a small risk of thromboembolic events.
- Interventions for replacing missing teeth: 1- versus 2-stage implant placement
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-May-2018
Implants may be placed penetrating the oral mucosa (1-stage procedure) or can be completely buried under the oral mucosa (2-stage procedure) during the healing phase of the bone at the implant surface. With a 2-stage procedure the risk of having unwanted
- Interventions for replacing missing teeth: augmentation procedures of the maxillary sinus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Aug-2014
Insufficient bone volume is a common problem encountered in the rehabilitation of the edentulous posterior maxillae with implant-supported prostheses. Bone volume is limited by the presence of the maxillary sinus together with loss of alveolar bone height
- Interventions for replacing missing teeth: management of soft tissues for dental implants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Feb-2012
Dental implants are usually placed by elevating a soft tissue flap, but in some instances, they can also be placed flapless reducing patient discomfort. Several flap designs and suturing techniques have been proposed. Soft tissues are often manipulated an
- Interventions for replacing missing teeth: partially absent dentition
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Jul-2019
Management of individuals presenting with partial loss of teeth is a common task for dentists. Outcomes important to the management of missing teeth in the partially absent dentition should be systematically summarized. This review recognizes both the cha
- Interventions for tears of the rotator cuff in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Nov-2008
Tears of the rotator cuff tendons, which surround the joints of the shoulder, are one of the most common causes of pain and disability in the upper extremity.
- Interventions for the management of external root resorption
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Nov-2015
External root resorption is a pathological process, which tends to occur following a wide range of mechanical or chemical stimuli such as infection, pressure, trauma or orthodontic tooth movement. Although it is predominantly detected by radiography, in s
- 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 treatment of decreased bone mineral density associated with HIV infection
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Apr-2007
Decreased bone mineral density (BMD) occurs more commonly in patients with HIV than in the general population, making this group more susceptible to fragility fractures. However, bone loss is under-treated in patients with HIV.
- Interventions for the treatment of fractures of the mandibular condyle
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Mar-2010
Fractures of the condylar process account for between 25% and 35% of all mandibular fractures. Treatment options for fractures of the condyles consist of either the closed method or by open reduction with fixation. Complications may be associated with eit
- Interventions for the treatment of keratocystic odontogenic tumours
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Nov-2015
The keratocystic odontogenic tumours (KCOTs) account for between about 2% and 11% of all jaw cysts and can occur at any age. They are more common in males than females with a male:female ratio of approximately 2:1. Although they are benign, KCOTs are loca
