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- Non-resection versus resection for an asymptomatic primary tumour in patients with unresectable Stage IV colorectal cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jun-2012
In a majority of patients with stage IV colorectal cancer, the metastatic disease is not resectable and the focus of management is on how best to palliate the patient. How to manage the primary tumour is an important part of palliation. A small proportion
- Non-specialist health worker interventions for the care of mental, neurological and substance-abuse disorders in low- and middle-income countries
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Nov-2013
Many people with mental, neurological and substance-use disorders (MNS) do not receive health care. Non-specialist health workers (NSHWs) and other professionals with health roles (OPHRs) are a key strategy for closing the treatment gap.
- Non-speech oral motor treatment for children with developmental speech sound disorders
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Mar-2015
Children with developmental speech sound disorders have difficulties in producing the speech sounds of their native language. These speech difficulties could be due to structural, sensory or neurophysiological causes (e.g. hearing impairment), but more of
- Non-steroid agents for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Aug-2010
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic progressive lung disease with poor outcome and no effective treatment to date. This is an update of a Cochrane Review first published in 2003.
- Non-steroidal antiandrogen monotherapy compared with luteinising hormone–releasing hormone agonists or surgical castration monotherapy for advanced prostate cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Jun-2014
Non-steroidal antiandrogens and castration are the main therapy options for advanced stages of prostate cancer. However, debate regarding the value of these treatment options continues.
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents for treating cystoid macular oedema following cataract surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Jan-2012
Cystoid macular oedema (CMO) is the accumulation of fluid in the central retina (the macula) due to leakage from dilated capillaries. It is the most common cause of poor visual outcome following cataract surgery. The exact cause is unclear. Acute CMO, def
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents to induce regression and prevent the progression of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Apr-2014
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) precedes the development of invasive carcinoma of the cervix. Current treatment of CIN is quite effective, but there is morbidity for the patient related to pain, bleeding, infection, cervical stenosis and prematur
- Nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAID) and aspirin for preventing colorectal adenomas and carcinomas
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Apr-2004
There is evidence from experimental animals studies, prospective and retrospective observational studies that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) may reduce the development of sporadic colorectal adenomas (CRAs) and cancer (CRC) and may induce t
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and non-opioids for acute renal colic
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Jun-2015
Renal colic is acute pain caused by urinary stones. The prevalence of urinary stones is between 10% and 15% in the United States, making renal colic one of the common reasons for urgent urological care. The pain is usually severe and the first step in the
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for axial spondyloarthritis (ankylosing spondylitis and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Jul-2015
Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) comprises ankylosing spondylitis (radiographic axSpA) and non-radiographic (nr-)axSpA and is associated with psoriasis, uveitis and inflammatory bowel disease. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are recommended
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for treating lateral elbow pain in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Apr-2013
Lateral elbow pain, or tennis elbow, is a common condition that causes pain in the elbow and forearm. Although self-limiting, it can be associated with significant disability and often results in work absence. It is often treated with topical and oral non
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) versus opioids for acute renal colic
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Oct-2008
Renal colic is a common cause of acute severe pain. Both opioids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are recommended for treatment, but the relative efficacy of these drugs is uncertain.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and perioperative bleeding in paediatric tonsillectomy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Jul-2013
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used for pain relief following tonsillectomy in children. However, as they inhibit platelet aggregation and prolong bleeding time they could cause increased perioperative bleeding. The overall risk remains
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as disease-modifying agents for Parkinson's disease: evidence from observational studies
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Aug-2011
Neuroinflammation may play a key role in the neurodegeneration associated with Parkinson's disease (PD). Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be beneficial in the primary and secondary prevention of PD.
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for acute gout
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Oct-2014
Gout is an inflammatory arthritis that is characterised by the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in synovial fluid and other tissues. The natural history of articular gout is generally characterised by three periods: asymptomatic hyperuricaemia, epi
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for chronic low back pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Feb-2016
Chronic back pain is an important health problem. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used to treat people with low back pain, especially people with acute back pain. Short term NSAID use is also recommended for pain relief in people
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for dysmenorrhoea
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Jul-2015
Dysmenorrhoea is a common gynaecological problem consisting of painful cramps accompanying menstruation, which in the absence of any underlying abnormality is known as primary dysmenorrhoea. Research has shown that women with dysmenorrhoea have high level
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for heavy menstrual bleeding
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Dec-2012
Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is an important cause of ill health in premenopausal women. Although surgery is often used as a treatment, a range of medical therapies are also available. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduce prostaglandin
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for low back pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2011
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the most frequently prescribed medications worldwide and are widely used for patients with low-back pain. Selective COX-2 inhibitors are currently available and used for patients with low-back pain.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain in women with endometriosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Sep-2010
Endometriosis is a common gynaecological condition that affects women and can lead to painful symptoms and infertility. It greatly affects women's quality of life, impacting on their careers, everyday activities, sexual and non-sexual relationships, and f