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- 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 immunoglobulin for preventing necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm and low birth weight neonates
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Jan-2013
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most common emergency involving the gastrointestinal tract occurring in the neonatal period. There have been published reports that suggest that oral immunoglobulins IgA and IgG produce an immunoprotective effect in
- Oral immunoglobulin for the prevention of rotavirus infection in low birth weight infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Oct-2011
Rotavirus is a common neonatal nosocomial viral infection and epidemics with the newer P(6)G9 strains have been reported. Local mucosal immunity in the intestine to rotavirus is important in the resolution of infection and protection against subsequent in
- Oral immunoglobulin for the treatment of rotavirus diarrhea in low birth weight infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Aug-2011
Rotavirus infection is the most common neonatal nosocomial viral infection. It is a major health problem worldwide. Epidemics with the newer P(6)G9 strains have been reported in neonatal units globally. These strains can cause severe symptoms in most infe
- Oral methylxanthines for bronchiectasis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Mar-2010
Bronchiectasis is characterised by chronic sputum production, bronchial wall dilation, recurrent infection and airflow limitation. Methylxanthines are used in the management of airflow limitation associated with asthma and COPD, where they are also purpor
- 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 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.
- Oral vasodilators for primary Raynaud's phenomenon
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Jun-2012
Many different drugs have been suggested for the symptomatic treatment of primary Raynaud's phenomenon. Apart from calcium channel blockers, which are considered the drugs of choice, the evidence of the effects of alternative pharmacological treatments is
- Oral versus intra-vaginal imidazole and triazole anti-fungal treatment of uncomplicated vulvovaginal candidiasis (thrush)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Nov-2008
Anti-fungals are available for oral and intra-vaginal treatment of uncomplicated vulvovaginal candidiasis (thrush).
- Ovarian ablation for early breast cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Aug-2008
Among women with early breast cancer, the effects of ovarian ablation on recurrence and death have been assessed by several randomised trials that now have long follow-up.
- Over-the-counter (OTC) medications for acute cough in children and adults in community settings
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Nov-2014
Acute cough due to upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is a common symptom. Non-prescription, over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are frequently recommended as a first-line treatment, but there is little evidence as to whether these drugs are effective.
- Oxcarbazepine in the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Nov-2008
Some studies have suggested that oxcarbazepine has a role in preventing episode recurrence in bipolar affective disorder. This review attempted to investigate the existing evidence from randomised controlled trials for its use in the maintenance treatment
- Pain relief in hysterosalpingography
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Sep-2015
Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is a method of testing for tubal patency. However, women struggle to tolerate the procedure, as it is associated with some discomfort. Various pharmacological strategies are available that may reduce pain during the procedure,
- Palliative chemotherapy for advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Aug-2008
Despite the increasing use of palliative chemotherapy for advanced colorectal cancer, there remains uncertainty as to the true effectiveness of this intervention. This review was therefore undertaken to assess the available evidence for the benefit of pal
- Paracetamol versus nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Jul-2008
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are usually preferred for simple analgesics such as paracetamol for rheumatoid arthritis. It is not clear, however, whether the trade-offs between benefits and harms of NSAIDs are preferable to those of parace
