Showing 4141-4160 of 8875 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews Back
- 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, 13-Dec-2022
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 long‐term prevention of hereditary angioedema attacks
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Nov-2022
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that causes acute attacks of swelling, pain and reduced quality of life. People with Type I HAE (approximately 80% of all HAE cases) have insufficient amounts of C1 estera
- 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, 12-Sep-2022
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. This is an updated version of the original Cochr
- 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
- Interventions for the management of submucous cleft palate
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Jan-2016
Submucous cleft palate (SMCP) is a common congenital malformation of the soft palate which may present as velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI), which can affect the quality and intelligibility of speech. Surgical techniques, which can be used to reconstruct
- Interventions for the management of transient tachypnoea of the newborn ‐ an overview of systematic reviews
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Feb-2022
Transient tachypnoea of the newborn (TTN) is characterised by tachypnoea and signs of respiratory distress. It is caused by delayed clearance of lung fluid at birth. TTN typically appears within the first two hours of life in term and late preterm newborn
- Interventions for the physical aspects of sexual dysfunction in women following pelvic radiotherapy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Jan-2003
Following pelvic radiotherapy (RT), a proportion of women experience problems related to sexual function, which are multifactorial in origin. The physical components relate to distortion of the perineum and vagina, which may occur as a result of surgery a
- Interventions for the prevention and management of oropharyngeal candidiasis associated with HIV infection in adults and children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Nov-2010
Oral candidiasis (OC) associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection occurs commonly and recurs frequently, often presenting as an initial manifestation of the disease. Left untreated, these lesions contribute considerably to the morbidity a
