Showing 41-60 of 97 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Diagnostic tests 
- Interferon for interferon naive patients with chronic hepatitis C
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Apr-2002
A previous meta-analysis of interferon therapy in naive patients with chronic hepatitis C has documented its efficacy in achieving virologic clearance, and improving liver biochemistry and histology; however, since its publication additional trials have b
- Interferon in relapsing‐remitting multiple sclerosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Oct-2001
Recombinant interferons have been shown to suppress both the clinical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measures of disease activity in patients with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).
- Interventions for preventing blood loss during the treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Dec-2013
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is the most common pre-malignant lesion. Surgical treatments for CIN are commonly associated with blood loss.
- Interventions for reducing anxiety in women undergoing colposcopy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Dec-2011
Prior to the development of cervical cancer abnormal cervical cells can be detected on a cervical smear. The usual practice following an abnormal cervical smear is to perform colposcopy. Colposcopy is the visualisation of the cervix using a binocular micr
- Interventions for relieving the pain and discomfort of screening mammography
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Jan-2008
The pain of mammography is recognised as a significant deterrent for women considering this examination, and may affect participation in breast screening.
- Interventions for treating chronic pelvic pain in women
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Mar-2015
Chronic pelvic pain is common in women in the reproductive and older age groups and causes disability and distress. Often investigation by laparoscopy reveals no obvious cause for the pain. As the pathophysiology of chronic pelvic pain is not well underst
- Interventions for tubal ectopic pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Jan-2007
Treatment options for tubal ectopic pregnancy are; (1) surgery, e.g. salpingectomy or salpingo(s)tomy, either performed laparoscopically or by open surgery; (2) medical treatment, with a variety of drugs, that can be administered systemically and/or local
- Intra‐pleural fibrinolytic therapy versus placebo, or a different fibrinolytic agent, in the treatment of adult parapneumonic effusions and empyema
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Oct-2019
Pleural infection, including parapneumonic effusions and thoracic empyema, may complicate lower respiratory tract infections. Standard treatment of these collections in adults involves antibiotic therapy, effective drainage of infected fluid and surgical
- Lipid‐lowering for peripheral arterial disease of the lower limb
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Oct-2007
Lipid-lowering therapy is recommended for secondary prevention in people with coronary artery disease. It may also reduce cardiovascular events and/or local disease progression in people with lower limb peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
- Massage and touch for dementia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-May-2008
Massage and touch have been suggested as a non-pharmacological alternative or supplement to other treatments offered in order to reduce or manage a range of conditions associated with dementia such as anxiety, agitated behaviour and depression. It has als
- Maternal hydration for increasing amniotic fluid volume in oligohydramnios and normal amniotic fluid volume
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jan-2002
Oligohydramnios (reduced amniotic fluid) may be responsible for malpresentation problems, umbilical cord compression, concentration of meconium in the liquor, and difficult or failed external cephalic version. Simple maternal hydration has been suggested
- Mechanical bowel preparation for elective colorectal surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Sep-2011
The presence of bowel contents during colorectal surgery has been related to anastomotic leakage, but the belief that mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) is an efficient agent against leakage and infectious complications is based on observational data and
- Medicinal herbs for hepatitis C virus infection
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Oct-2001
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a serious health problem world-wide. Medicinal herbs are increasingly being used for hepatitis C.
- Metalloporphyrins for treatment of unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia in neonates
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Oct-2008
Metalloporphyrins are heme analogues that inhibit heme oxygenase, the rate-limiting enzyme in the catabolism of heme to bilirubin. By preventing the formation of bilirubin, they have the potential to reduce the level of unconjugated bilirubin in neonates
- Methotrexate for ankylosing spondylitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Feb-2013
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown cause, characterized by sacroiliitis and spondylitis. Methotrexate (MTX), a widely used disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD), is effective for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and
- Non-invasive physical treatments for chronic/recurrent headache
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Aug-2019
Non-invasive physical treatments are often used to treat common types of chronic/recurrent headache.
- Non‐surgical treatment (other than steroid injection) for carpal tunnel syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Jan-2003
Non-surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome is frequently offered to those with mild to moderate symptoms. The effectiveness and duration of benefit from non-surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome remain unknown.
- Osteotomy, compression and other modifications of surgical techniques for internal fixation of extracapsular hip fractures
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Apr-2009
Many different surgical techniques have been described for the internal fixation of extracapsular hip fractures.
- Perioperative fluid volume optimization following proximal femoral fracture
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Mar-2016
Proximal femoral fracture (PFF) is a common orthopaedic emergency that affects mainly elderly people at high risk of complications. Advanced methods for managing fluid therapy during treatment for PFF are available, but their role in reducing risk is uncl
- Personalised risk communication for informed decision making about taking screening tests
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Jan-2013
There is a trend towards greater patient involvement in healthcare decisions. Although screening is usually perceived as good for the health of the population, there are risks associated with the tests involved. Achieving both adequate involvement of cons
