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- Oral corticosteroids for bronchiectasis (stable and acute exacerbations)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-May-2011
Inflammation plays a significant role in the pathophysiology of bronchiectasis. Two small studies have shown small benefits from inhaled corticosteroids and oral corticosteroids may be of benefit in bronchiectasis
- Oral corticosteroids for stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Mar-2009
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common chronic lung disorder, usually related to cigarette smoking, representing a major and increasing cause of morbidity and mortality. It is defined "as a disease state characterized by airflow limitati
- Oral herbal therapies for treating osteoarthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-May-2014
Medicinal plant products are used orally for treating osteoarthritis. Although their mechanisms of action have not yet been elucidated in full detail, interactions with common inflammatory mediators provide a rationale for using them to treat osteoarthrit
- Oral morphine for cancer pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Apr-2014
This is the second updated version of a Cochrane review first published in Issue 4, 2003 of The Cochrane Library and first updated in 2007. Morphine has been used for many years to relieve pain. Oral morphine in either immediate release or modified releas
- Oral non steroid anti-inflammatories for children and adults with bronchiectasis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Mar-2009
Bronchiectasis is increasing recognised as a co-morbidity in many respiratory illness. Anti inflammatory drugs may reduce the inflammatory cascade and thus reduce symptoms and slow long term pulmonary decline.
- Oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug therapy for lung disease in cystic fibrosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Jun-2013
Progressive lung damage causes most deaths in cystic fibrosis (CF). Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may prevent progressive pulmonary deterioration and morbidity in CF.
- Oral or topical nasal steroids for hearing loss associated with otitis media with effusion in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Apr-2011
Otitis media with effusion (OME) is common and may cause hearing loss with associated developmental delay. Treatment remains controversial.
- Oral or transdermal opioids for osteoarthritis of the knee or hip
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Sep-2014
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of joint disease and the leading cause of pain and physical disability in older people. Opioids may be a viable treatment option if people have severe pain or if other analgesics are contraindicated. However, the evi
- Oral rinses, mouthwashes and sprays for improving recovery following tonsillectomy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Sep-2013
This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in The Cochrane Library in Issue 1, 2010 and previously updated in 2011.
- Oral steroids for adhesive capsulitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Nov-2008
This review is one in a series of Cochrane reviews of interventions for shoulder pain in adults.
- Oral steroids for long‐term use in cystic fibrosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Dec-2015
In cystic fibrosis (CF) airway obstruction and recurrent respiratory infection lead to inflammation, long-term lung damage, respiratory failure and death. Anti-inflammatory agents, e.g. oral corticosteroids are used since inflammation occurs early in dise
- Oral steroids for nasal polyps
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Jun-2011
This is an update of a Cochrane Review first published in The Cochrane Library in Issue 1, 2007.
- Orientation and mobility training for adults with low vision
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Apr-2010
Orientation and mobility (O&M) training is provided to people who are visually impaired to help them maintain travel independence. It teaches them new orientation and mobility skills to compensate for reduced visual information.
- Orthodontic and orthopaedic treatment for anterior open bite in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Oct-2014
Anterior open bite occurs when there is a lack of vertical overlap of the upper and lower incisors. The aetiology is multifactorial including: oral habits, unfavourable growth patterns, enlarged lymphatic tissue with mouth breathing. Several treatments ha
- Orthodontics for treating temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Jan-2016
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) relate to discomfort of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The disorder is multifactorial with a degree of psychogenic influence varying throughout an individual's life with phases of symptoms affecting the quality of lif
- Orthotic devices for the treatment of tennis elbow
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Nov-2008
Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is a frequently reported condition. A wide variety of treatment strategies has been described. As of yet, no optimal strategy has been identified.
- Orthotic devices for treating patellofemoral pain syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Nov-2008
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a frequently reported condition in active adults. A wide variety of conservative treatment strategies have been described. As yet, no optimal strategy has been identified. Application of orthotic devices e.g. knee braces, k
- Osteotomy for treating knee osteoarthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Dec-2014
Patients with unicompartmental osteoarthritis of the knee can be treated with an osteotomy. The goal of an osteotomy is to unload the diseased compartment of the knee. This is the second update of the original review published in The Cochrane Library, Iss
- Osteotomy, compression and other modifications of surgical techniques for internal fixation of extracapsular hip fractures
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Feb-2009
Many different surgical techniques have been described for the internal fixation of extracapsular hip fractures.
- Overground physical therapy gait training for chronic stroke patients with mobility deficits
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Apr-2009
Overground gait training forms a major part of physical therapy services for chronic stroke patients in almost every setting. Overground gait training refers to physical therapists' observation and cueing of the patient's walking pattern along with relate
