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- Lifestyle changes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Mar-2019
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 8% to 13% of reproductive-aged women and is associated with reproductive and metabolic dysfunction. Obesity worsens the presentation of PCOS and weight management (weight loss, maintenance or prevention of excess w
- Lifestyle interventions for acute gout
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Oct-2013
Although lifestyle interventions are often recommended in the management of chronic gout, the evidence from trial data of the benefits and safety of using lifestyle interventions for treating acute gout attacks have not previously been examined in a syste
- Lifestyle interventions for chronic gout
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-May-2013
Although lifestyle interventions are commonly recommended in the management of patients with chronic gout, the evidence from trial data for their benefits and safety has not been previously examined in a systematic review.
- Lifestyle interventions for the treatment of urinary incontinence in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Dec-2015
Low cost, non-invasive alterations in lifestyle are frequently recommended by healthcare professionals or those presenting with incontinence. However, such recommendations are rarely based on good evidence.
- Lifestyle interventions for the treatment of women with gestational diabetes
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-May-2017
Gestational diabetes (GDM) is glucose intolerance, first recognised in pregnancy and usually resolving after birth. GDM is associated with both short- and long-term adverse effects for the mother and her infant. Lifestyle interventions are the primary the
- Lifestyle modification for obstructive sleep apnoea
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jan-2001
Obstructive sleep apnoeas are due to transient closure of the upper airway during sleep and merge into hypopnoeas in which the airway narrows, but some airflow continues. They are due to the forces compressing the airway overcoming those which stabilise i
- Lifestyle modifications for nonalcohol‐related fatty liver disease: a network meta‐analysis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Jun-2021
The prevalence of nonalcohol-related fatty liver disease (NAFLD) varies between 19% and 33% in different populations. NAFLD decreases life expectancy and increases the risks of liver cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and requirement for liver transplan
- Light therapies for acne
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Sep-2016
Acne vulgaris is a very common skin problem that presents with blackheads, whiteheads, and inflamed spots. It frequently results in physical scarring and may cause psychological distress. The use of oral and topical treatments can be limited in some peopl
- Light therapy for improving cognition, activities of daily living, sleep, challenging behaviour, and psychiatric disturbances in dementia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Feb-2014
Rest-activity and sleep-wake cycles are controlled by the endogenous circadian rhythm generated by the suprachiasmatic nuclei (SCN) of the hypothalamus. Degenerative changes in the SCN appear to be a biological basis for circadian disturbances in people w
- Light therapy for non‐seasonal depression
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Apr-2004
Efficacy of light therapy for non-seasonal depression has been studied without any consensus on its efficacy.
- Light therapy for preventing seasonal affective disorder
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Apr-2019
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a seasonal pattern of recurrent major depressive episodes that most commonly occurs during autumn or winter and remits in spring. The prevalence of SAD ranges from 1.5% to 9%, depending on latitude. The predictable sea
- Light-emitting diode phototherapy for unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia in neonates
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Nov-2011
Phototherapy is the mainstay of treatment of neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia. The commonly used light sources for providing phototherapy are special blue fluorescent tubes, compact fluorescent tubes and halogen spotlights. However, light emitting diodes (LED
- Limited (information only) patient education programs for adults with asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jan-2002
A key component of many asthma management guidelines is the recommendation for patient education and regular medical review. A number of controlled trials have been conducted to measure the effectiveness of asthma education programmes. These programmes im
- Limited versus full sternotomy for aortic valve replacement
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Apr-2017
Aortic valve disease is a common condition that is easily treatable with cardiac surgery. This is conventionally performed by opening the sternum longitudinally down the centre ("median sternotomy") and replacing the valve under cardiopulmonary bypass. Me
- Linezolid for drug‐resistant pulmonary tuberculosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Mar-2019
Linezolid was recently re-classified as a Group A drug by the World Health Organization (WHO) for treatment of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB), suggesting that it should be included in the re
- Linezolid versus vancomycin for skin and soft tissue infections
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Jan-2016
The morbidity and treatment costs associated with skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) are high. Linezolid and vancomycin are antibiotics that are commonly used in treating skin and soft-tissue infections, specifically those infections due to methicill
- Lipid emulsions for parenterally fed preterm infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Jun-2019
Conventionally used soybean oil-based lipid emulsion (S-LE) have high polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) content and phytosterols that may contribute to adverse effects in preterm infants. The newer lipid emulsions (LE) from different lipid sources are cur
- Lipid emulsions for parenterally fed term and late preterm infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Jun-2019
Lipid emulsions (LE) form a vital component of infant nutrition for critically ill, late preterm or term infants, particularly for those with gastrointestinal failure. Conventionally used soybean oil-based LE (S-LE) have high polyunsaturated fatty acid (P
- Lipid‐based nutrient supplements for maternal, birth, and infant developmental outcomes
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-Aug-2018
Ready-to-use lipid-based nutrient supplements (LNS) are a highly nutrient-dense supplement, which could be a good source of macro- and micronutrients for pregnant women who need to supplement their nutrient intake.
- Lipid-lowering agents for nephrotic syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Nov-2013
Nephrotic syndrome is the collective name given to a group of symptoms that include proteinuria, lipiduria, hypoalbuminaemia, oedema, hypercholesterolaemia, elevated triglycerides, and hyperlipidaemia. Hyperlipidaemia is thought to aggravate glomeruloscle