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- Interventions for alopecia areata
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Apr-2008
Alopecia areata is a disorder in which there is loss of hair causing patches of baldness but with no scarring of the affected area. It can affect the entire scalp (alopecia totalis) or cause loss of all body hair (alopecia universalis). It is a relatively
- Interventions for altering blood pressure in people with acute subarachnoid haemorrhage
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Nov-2021
Subarachnoid haemorrhage has an incidence of up to nine per 100,000 person-years. It carries a mortality of 30% to 45% and leaves 20% dependent in activities of daily living. The major causes of death or disability after the haemorrhage are delayed cerebr
- Interventions for American cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Aug-2020
On the American continent, cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (CL and MCL) are diseases associated with infection by several species of Leishmania parasites. Pentavalent antimonials remain the first-choice treatment. There are alternative intervent
- Interventions for anal canal intraepithelial neoplasia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Nov-2012
Anal canal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN) is a pre-malignant condition of the anal canal transitional epithelium that is associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. The incidence and prevalence of AIN and anal cancer are increasing rapidly in H
- Interventions for apathy after traumatic brain injury
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Apr-2009
Apathy is a deficiency in overt behavioural, emotional and cognitive components of goal-directed behaviour. It is a common occurrence after traumatic brain injury (TBI), with widespread impact. We have systematically reviewed studies examining the effecti
- Interventions for apraxia of speech following stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Oct-2005
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 asymptomatic retinal breaks and lattice degeneration for preventing retinal detachment
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Sep-2014
Asymptomatic retinal breaks and lattice degeneration are visible lesions that are risk factors for later retinal detachment. Retinal detachments occur when fluid in the vitreous cavity passes through tears or holes in the retina and separates the retina f
- Interventions for atrophic rhinitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Jan-2012
Atrophic rhinitis is a chronic nasal pathology characterised by the formation of thick dry crusts in a roomy nasal cavity, which has resulted from progressive atrophy of the nasal mucosa and underlying bone. The common symptoms may include foetor, ozaena,
- Interventions for atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Mar-2021
Atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome (aHUS) is a rare disorder characterised by thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia, and acute kidney injury. The condition is primarily caused by inherited or acquired dysregulation of complement regulato
- Interventions for autumn exacerbations of asthma in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Mar-2018
Asthma exacerbations in school-aged children peak in autumn, shortly after children return to school following the summer holiday. This might reflect a combination of risk factors, including poor treatment adherence, increased allergen and viral exposure,
- Interventions for bacterial folliculitis and boils (furuncles and carbuncles)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Feb-2021
Bacterial folliculitis and boils are globally prevalent bacterial infections involving inflammation of the hair follicle and the perifollicular tissue. Some folliculitis may resolve spontaneously, but others may progress to boils without treatment. Boils,
- Interventions for basal cell carcinoma of the skin
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Nov-2020
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the commonest cancer affecting white-skinned individuals, and worldwide incidence is increasing. Although rarely fatal, BCC is associated with significant morbidity and costs. First-line treatment is usually surgical excision
- Interventions for bronchiectasis: an overview of Cochrane systematic reviews
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Jul-2015
Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory disease characterised by abnormal dilatation of the bronchi, and presents typically with a chronic productive cough (or chronic wet cough in children) and recurrent infective exacerbations. It significantly impacts
- Interventions for bullous pemphigoid
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Oct-2010
Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is the most common autoimmune blistering disease in the West. Oral steroids are the standard treatment.This is an update of the review published in 2005.
- Interventions for cellulitis and erysipelas
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Jun-2010
Cellulitis and erysipelas are now usually considered manifestations of the same condition, a skin infection associated with severe pain and systemic symptoms. A range of antibiotic treatments are suggested in guidelines.
- Interventions for central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) of the jaws
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Oct-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 central serous chorioretinopathy: a network meta‐analysis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Dec-2015
Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) is characterized by serous detachment of the neural retina with dysfunction of the choroid and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE). The effects on the retina are usually self limited, although some people are left with
- Interventions for childhood apraxia of speech
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-May-2018
Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) affects a child's ability to produce sounds and syllables precisely and consistently, and to produce words and sentences with accuracy and correct speech rhythm. It is a rare condition, affecting only 0.1% of the general
- Interventions for children with ear discharge occurring at least two weeks following grommet (ventilation tube) insertion
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Nov-2016
Ear discharge (otorrhoea) is common in children with grommets (ventilation/tympanostomy tubes); the proportion of children developing discharge ranges from 25% to 75%. The most common treatment strategies include oral broad-spectrum antibiotics, antibioti
- Interventions for chronic abacterial prostatitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Oct-1999
Chronic abacterial prostatitis is a common disabling but enigmatic condition with a symptom complex of pelvic area pain and lower urinary tract symptoms. The scope of treatments recommended for chronic abacterial prostatitis is a testament to how little i