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- Medical interventions for acanthamoeba keratitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Feb-2015
Acanthamoeba are microscopic, free-living, single-celled organisms which can infect the eye and lead to Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK). AK can result in loss of vision in the infected eye or loss of eye itself; however, there are no formal guidelines or sta
- Medical interventions for chronic rhinosinusitis in cystic fibrosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Apr-2022
Chronic rhinosinusitis frequently occurs in people with cystic fibrosis. Several medical interventions are available for treating chronic rhinosinusitis in people with cystic fibrosis; for example, different concentrations of nasal saline irrigations, top
- Medical interventions for fungal keratitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Apr-2015
Fungal keratitis is a fungal infection of the cornea. It is common in lower income countries, particularly in agricultural areas but relatively uncommon in higher income countries. Although there are medications available, their effectiveness is unclear.
- Medical interventions for high‐grade vulval intraepithelial neoplasia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Aug-2015
This is an updated version of a review first published in theCochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 4, in 2011. Vulval intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is a pre-cancerous condition of the vulval skin and its incidence is increasing in women under 5
- Medical interventions for primary open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Oct-2007
Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is a progressive optic neuropathy with an elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), where the optic nerve head becomes pathologically excavated and the visual field (VF) is characteristically altered. Ocular hypertension (OHT
- Medical interventions for the prevention of platinum‐induced hearing loss in children with cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-May-2019
Platinum-based therapy, including cisplatin, carboplatin, oxaliplatin or a combination of these, is used to treat a variety of paediatric malignancies. One of the most significant adverse effects is the occurrence of hearing loss or ototoxicity. In an eff
- Medical interventions for traumatic hyphema
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Jan-2019
Traumatic hyphema is the entry of blood into the anterior chamber (the space between the cornea and iris) subsequent to a blow or a projectile striking the eye. Hyphema uncommonly causes permanent loss of vision. Associated trauma (e.g. corneal staining,
- Medical interventions for treating anthracycline‐induced symptomatic and asymptomatic cardiotoxicity during and after treatment for childhood cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Aug-2016
Anthracyclines are frequently used chemotherapeutic agents for childhood cancer that can cause cardiotoxicity during and after treatment. Although several medical interventions in adults with symptomatic or asymptomatic cardiac dysfunction due to other ca
- Medical methods for first trimester abortion
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-May-2022
Medical abortion became an alternative method of pregnancy termination following the development of prostaglandins and antiprogesterone in the 1970s and 1980s. Recently, synthesis inhibitors of oestrogen (such as letrozole) have also been used to enhance
- Medical methods for mid‐trimester termination of pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Jan-2011
With the improvement of ultrasound technology, the likelihood of detection of major fetal structural anomalies in mid-pregnancy has increased considerably. Upon the detection of serious anomalies, women typically are offered the option of pregnancy termin
- Medical treatment for botulism
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Apr-2019
Botulism is an acute paralytic illness caused by a neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum. Supportive care, including intensive care, is key, but the role of other medical treatments is unclear. This is an update of a review first published in 2011.
- Medical treatment for early fetal death (less than 24 weeks)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Jun-2019
In most pregnancies that miscarry, arrest of embryonic or fetal development occurs some time (often weeks) before the miscarriage occurs. Ultrasound examination can reveal abnormal findings during this phase by demonstrating anembryonic pregnancies or emb
- Medical treatment for small abdominal aortic aneurysms
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Aug-2012
Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in selected groups is now performed in England, the USA and Sweden. Patients with aneurysms over 55 mm in diameter are generally considered for elective surgical repair. Patients with aneurysm diameters below
- Medical treatments for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura during pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Oct-2009
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a common hematologic disorder caused by immune-mediated thrombocytopenia. The magnitude of the maternal-fetal risk of ITP during pregnancy is controversial. Labour management of pregnant women with ITP remains
- Medical treatments for incomplete miscarriage
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-Jan-2017
Miscarriage occurs in 10% to 15% of pregnancies. The traditional treatment, after miscarriage, has been to perform surgery to remove any remaining placental tissues in the uterus ('evacuation of uterus'). However, medical treatments, or expectant care (no
- Medical versus surgical interventions for open angle glaucoma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Sep-2012
Open angle glaucoma (OAG) is a common cause of blindness.
- Medical versus surgical methods for first trimester termination of pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Oct-2002
Induced abortions are very commonly practiced interventions worldwide. A variety of medical abortion methods have been introduced during the last decade in addition to existing surgical methods. In this review we systematically searched for and combined a
- Medical versus surgical treatment for refractory or recurrent peptic ulcer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Mar-2016
Refractory peptic ulcers are ulcers in the stomach or duodenum that do not heal after eight to 12 weeks of medical treatment or those that are associated with complications despite medical treatment. Recurrent peptic ulcers are peptic ulcers that recur af
- Medically assisted hydration for adult palliative care patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Apr-2014
Many palliative care patients have reduced oral intake during their illness. The management of this can include the provision of medically assisted hydration with the aim of prolonging the life of a patient, improving their quality of life, or both. This
- Medically assisted nutrition for adult palliative care patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Apr-2014
Many palliative care patients have a reduced oral intake during their illness. The management of this can include the provision of medically assisted nutrition with the aim of prolonging the length of life of a patient, improving their quality of life, or
