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- Mupirocin ointment for preventing Staphylococcus aureus infections in nasal carriers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Jan-2011
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is the leading nosocomial (hospital acquired) pathogen in hospitals throughout the world. Traditionally, control of S. aureus has been focused on preventing cross-infection between patients, however, it has been shown rep
- Muscle energy technique for non-specific low-back pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Feb-2015
Low-back pain (LBP) is responsible for considerable personal suffering due to pain and reduced function, as well as the societal burden due to costs of health care and lost work productivity. For the vast majority of people with LBP, no specific anatomica
- Muscle relaxants for non-specific low-back pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Aug-2008
The use of muscle relaxants in the management of non-specific low back pain is controversial. It is not clear if they are effective, and concerns have been raised about the potential adverse effects involved.
- Muscle relaxants for pain management in rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Dec-2011
Pain management is a high priority for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Muscle relaxants include drugs that reduce muscle spasm (for example benzodiazepines such as diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), lorazepam (Ativan) and non-benzodiazepines
- Music during caesarean section under regional anaesthesia for improving maternal and infant outcomes
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Feb-2009
Evidence on the benefits of music during caesarean section under regional anaesthesia to improve clinical and psychological outcomes for mothers and infants has not been established.
- Music education for improving reading skills in children and adolescents with dyslexia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Jul-2012
Dyslexia (or developmental dyslexia or specific reading disability) is a specific learning disorder that has a neurobiological origin. It is marked by difficulties with accurate or fluent recognition of words and poor spelling in people who have average o
- Music for pain relief
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Nov-2015
The efficacy of music for the treatment of pain has not been established.
- Music for stress and anxiety reduction in coronary heart disease patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Dec-2013
Individuals with coronary heart disease (CHD) often suffer from severe distress due to diagnosis, hospitalization, surgical procedures, uncertainty of outcome, fear of dying, doubts about progress in recovery, helplessness and loss of control. Such advers
- Music interventions for improving psychological and physical outcomes in people with cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Oct-2021
This is an update of the review published on the Cochrane Library in 2016, Issue 8. Having cancer may result in extensive emotional, physical and social suffering. Music interventions have been used to alleviate symptoms and treatment side effects in peop
- Music interventions for mechanically ventilated patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Dec-2014
Mechanical ventilation often causes major distress and anxiety in patients. The sensation of breathlessness, frequent suctioning, inability to talk, uncertainty regarding surroundings or condition, discomfort, isolation from others, and fear contribute to
- Music interventions for preoperative anxiety
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-May-2013
Patients awaiting surgical procedures often experience significant anxiety. Such anxiety may result in negative physiological manifestations, slower wound healing, increased risk of infection, and may complicate the induction of anaesthesia and impede pos
- Music therapy for acquired brain injury
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Jun-2010
Acquired brain injury (ABI) can result in impairments in motor function, language, cognition, sensory processing and emotional disturbances. This may severely reduce a survivor's quality of life. Music therapy has been used in rehabilitation to stimulate
- Music therapy for autistic people
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-May-2022
Social interaction and social communication are among the central areas of difficulty for autistic people. Music therapy uses music experiences and the relationships that develop through them to enable communication and expression, thus attempting to addr
- Music therapy for depression
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Nov-2008
Depression is a highly prevalent disorder associated with reduced social functioning, impaired quality of life, and increased mortality. Music therapy has been used in the treatment of a variety of mental disorders, but its impact on those with depression
- Music therapy for end-of-life care
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Mar-2014
Music therapy in end-of-life care aims to improve a person's quality of life by helping relieve symptoms, addressing psychological needs, offering support, facilitating communication, and meeting spiritual needs. In addition, music therapists assist famil
- Music therapy for people with dementia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Feb-2011
Dementia is a clinical syndrome with a number of different causes which is characterised by deterioration in cognitive functions. Research is pursuing a variety of promising findings for the treatment of dementia. Pharmacological interventions are availab
- Music therapy for people with schizophrenia and schizophrenia-like disorders
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Dec-2012
Music therapy is a therapeutic method that uses musical interaction as a means of communication and expression. The aim of the therapy is to help people with serious mental disorders to develop relationships and to address issues they may not be able to u
- Music therapy for people with substance use disorders
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-May-2022
Substance use disorder (SUD) is the continued use of one or more psychoactive substances, including alcohol, despite negative effects on health, functioning, and social relations. Problematic drug use has increased by 10% globally since 2013, and harmful
- Mycobacterium vaccae immunotherapy for treating tuberculosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Nov-2009
Some authorities have advocated Mycobacterium vaccae immunotherapy for treating tuberculosis and other infections caused by mycobacteria.
- Mycophenolate mofetil for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Feb-2014
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated disease of the central nervous system and a leading cause of disability in young and middle-aged adults. Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) is an immunosuppressive agent that has been used for the prevention of allog
