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- Interventions for strabismic amblyopia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Jul-2014
Amblyopia is reduced visual acuity in one or both eyes in the absence of any demonstrable abnormality of the visual pathway. It is not immediately resolved by the correction of refractive error. Strabismus develops in approximately 5% to 8% of the general
- Interventions for supporting informal caregivers of patients in the terminal phase of a disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Aug-2011
Patients in the terminal phase of a disease may have complex needs. It is often family and friends who play a central role in providing support, despite health professional input and regardless of whether the patient is at home or elsewhere. Such informal
- Interventions for supporting parents’ decisions about autopsy after stillbirth
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Jan-2013
Stillbirth remains one of the least understood areas of infant death and accurate data on the causes of stillbirth are the cornerstone of stillbirth prevention. An autopsy examination remains the gold standard post-mortem investigation for stillbirth. How
- Interventions for supporting pregnant women's decision-making about mode of birth after a caesarean
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-Jul-2013
Pregnant women who have previously had a caesarean birth and who have no contraindication for vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) may need to decide whether to choose between a repeat caesarean birth or to commence labour with the intention of achieving
- Interventions for supporting the initiation and continuation of breastfeeding among women who are overweight or obese
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Sep-2019
Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for all infants until six months of age due to the many health benefits for both the mother and infant.
- Interventions for suspected placenta praevia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Apr-2003
Because placenta praevia is implanted unusually low in the uterus, it may cause major, and/or repeated, antepartum haemorrhage. The traditional policy of care of women with symptomatic placenta praevia includes prolonged stay in hospital and delivery by c
- 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 cessation of non‐nutritive sucking habits in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-Mar-2015
Comforting behaviours, such as the use of pacifiers (dummies, soothers), blankets and finger or thumb sucking, are common in babies and young children. These comforting habits, which can be referred to collectively as 'non-nutritive sucking habits' (NNSHs
- Interventions for the eradication of meticillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in people with cystic fibrosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jul-2018
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited recessive disorder of chloride transport that is characterised by recurrent and persistent pulmonary infections from resistant organisms that result in lung function deterioration and early mortality in sufferers.
- Interventions for the management of abdominal pain in Crohn's disease and inflammatory bowel disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Nov-2021
Crohn's disease is a remitting and relapsing disorder that can affect the whole gastrointestinal tract. Active disease symptoms include abdominal pain, fatigue, weight loss, and diarrhoea. There is no known cure; however, the disease can be managed, and t
- Interventions for the management of abdominal pain in ulcerative colitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jul-2021
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammation of the colon characterised by periods of relapse and remission. It starts in the rectum and can extend throughout the colon. UC and Crohn’s disease (CD) are the most common inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD
- Interventions for the management of CMV‐associated anterior segment inflammation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Aug-2017
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a virus that usually affects people with reduced immunity. In recent years, this virus has been thought to cause repeated inflammation in the eye, in otherwise healthy people. This form of inflammation can cause damage to the corn
- Interventions for the management of dry mouth: non‐pharmacological interventions
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Sep-2013
Xerostomia is the subjective sensation of dry mouth. Common causes of xerostomia include adverse effects of many commonly prescribed medications, disease (e.g. Sjogren's Syndrome) and radiotherapy treatment for head and neck cancers. Non-pharmacological t
- Interventions for the management of dry mouth: topical therapies
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Nov-2011
Xerostomia (the feeling of dry mouth) is a common symptom especially in older adults. Causes of dry mouth include medications, autoimmune disease (Sjögren's Syndrome), radiotherapy or chemotherapy for cancer, hormone disorders and infections.
- 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 management of fatigue in adults with a primary brain tumour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Apr-2016
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.
- Interventions for the management of malignant pleural effusions: a network meta‐analysis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Apr-2020
Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is a common problem for people with cancer and usually associated with considerable breathlessness. A number of treatment options are available to manage the uncontrolled accumulation of pleural fluid, including administra
- Interventions for the management of mandibular fractures
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-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 obesity in people with bipolar disorder
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Jul-2020
Bipolar disorder is one of the most common serious mental illnesses, affecting approximately 60 million people worldwide. Characterised by extreme alterations in mood, cognition, and behaviour, bipolar disorder can have a significant negative impact on th
- 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
