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- Multidisciplinary rehabilitation for fibromyalgia and musculoskeletal pain in working age adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Nov-2008
Non-malignant musculoskeletal pain is an increasing problem in western countries. Fibromyalgia syndrome is an increasing recognised chronic musculoskeletal disorder.
- Multidisciplinary rehabilitation for older people with hip fractures
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Nov-2021
Hip fracture is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in older people, and its impact on society is substantial. After surgery, people require rehabilitation to help them recover. Multidisciplinary rehabilitation is where rehabilitation is delivered by
- Multidisciplinary rehabilitation programmes following joint replacement at the hip and knee in chronic arthropathy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Nov-2008
Joint replacements are common procedures and treatment of choice for those with intractable joint pain and disability arising from arthropathy of the hip or knee. Multidisciplinary rehabilitation is considered integral to the outcome of joint replacement.
- Mu‐opioid antagonists for opioid‐induced bowel dysfunction in people with cancer and people receiving palliative care
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Sep-2022
Opioid-induced bowel dysfunction (OIBD) is characterised by constipation, incomplete evacuation, bloating, and gastric reflux. It is one of the major adverse events (AEs) of treatment for pain in cancer and palliative care, resulting in increased morbidit
- 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
- Naloxone for opiate-exposed newborn infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Jan-2013
Naloxone, a specific opiate antagonist, is available for the treatment of newborn infants with cardiorespiratory or neurological depression that may be due to intrauterine exposure to opiate. It is unclear whether newborn infants may benefit from this the
- Neuromodulators for pain management in rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Feb-2012
Pain management is a high priority for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Despite deficiencies in research data, neuromodulators have gained widespread clinical acceptance as adjuvants in the management of patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain.
- Neuroreflexotherapy for non-specific low-back pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2011
Among the wide range of therapeutic alternatives proposed for the management of low-back pain (LBP), a less widely used technique from Spain, called neuroreflexotherapy (NRT) has claimed to show very favourable results, mainly in patients with chronic low
- Nocturnal mechanical ventilation for chronic hypoventilation in patients with neuromuscular and chest wall disorders
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Nov-2014
Chronic alveolar hypoventilation is a common complication of many neuromuscular and chest wall disorders. Long-term nocturnal mechanical ventilation is commonly used to treat it. This is a 2014 update of a review first published in 2000 and previously upd
- Non-corticosteroid immunosuppressive medications for steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Oct-2013
About 80% to 90% of children with steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS) have relapses. Of these children, around half relapse frequently, and are at risk of adverse effects from corticosteroids. Non-corticosteroid immunosuppressive medications are u
- Non-drug therapies for lower limb muscle cramps
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Nov-2011
About one in every three adults are affected by lower limb muscle cramps. For some people, these cramps reduce quality of life, quality of sleep and participation in activities of daily living. Many interventions are available for lower limb cramps, but s
- Non-invasive physical treatments for chronic/recurrent headache
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Aug-2014
Non-invasive physical treatments are often used to treat common types of chronic/recurrent headache.
- Non-pharmacological interventions for breathlessness in advanced stages of malignant and non-malignant diseases
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Apr-2014
Breathlessness is a common and distressing symptom in advanced stages of malignant and non-malignant diseases. Appropriate management requires both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
