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- Surgery versus thrombolysis for initial management of acute limb ischaemia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Aug-2018
Both peripheral arterial thrombolysis and surgery can be used in the management of peripheral arterial ischaemia. Much is known about the indications, risks, and benefits of thrombolysis. However, whether thrombolysis works better than surgery for initial
- Surgical decompression for cerebral oedema in acute ischaemic stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Nov-2011
Large cerebral infarction has a high case fatality. Despite the use of conventional medical treatments such as hyperventilation, mannitol, diuretics, corticosteroids and barbiturates, the outcome of this condition remains poor. Decompressive surgery to re
- Surgical or radiological treatment for varicoceles in subfertile men
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Apr-2021
Varicoceles are associated with male subfertility; however, the mechanisms by which varicoceles affect fertility have yet to be satisfactorily explained. Several treatment options exist, including surgical or radiological treatment, however the safest and
- Surgical versus medical treatment with cyclooxygenase inhibitors for symptomatic patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Mar-2013
A patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) with significant left to right shunt increases morbidity and mortality in preterm infants. Early closure of the ductus arteriosus may be achieved pharmacologically or by surgery. The preferred initial treatment of a sympto
- Surgical versus non-surgical management of pleural empyema
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jul-2009
Pleural empyema is a collection of pus between the lungs and the chest wall. There is debate about treatment options with the advent of both fibrinolytic enzymes to facilitate tube drainage and less invasive video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).
- Swallowing therapy for dysphagia in acute and subacute stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Oct-2018
Dysphagia (swallowing problems), which is common after stroke, is associated with increased risk of death or dependency, occurrence of pneumonia, poor quality of life, and longer hospital stay. Treatments provided to improve dysphagia are aimed at acceler
- Synthetic surfactant for respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Jul-1998
This section is under preparation and will be included in the next issue.
- Targeting intensive glycaemic control versus targeting conventional glycaemic control for type 2 diabetes mellitus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Jul-2015
Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality compared to the background population. Observational studies report an association between reduced blood glucose and reduced risk of both micro- an
- Techniques for preventing hypotension during spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Jul-2020
Maternal hypotension is the most frequent complication of spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section. It can be associated with nausea or vomiting and may pose serious risks to the mother (unconsciousness, pulmonary aspiration) and baby (hypoxia, acidosis,
- Terlipressin for acute esophageal variceal hemorrhage
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Jan-2003
Terlipressin (triglycyl lysine vasopressin) is a synthetic analogue of vasopressin, which has been used in the treatment of acute variceal haemorrhage. In contrast to vasopressin, terlipressin can be administered as intermittent injections instead of cont
- Theophylline, aminophylline, caffeine and analogues for acute ischaemic stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Jul-2004
Theophylline causes potent cerebral vasoconstriction which decreases blood flow in the non-ischaemic areas of the brain and increases collateral blood flow surrounding the ischaemic region. NOTE: This review covers an area where no active research is taki
- Therapeutic exercise for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or motor neuron disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-May-2013
Despite the high incidence of muscle weakness in individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or motor neuron disease (MND), the effects of exercise in this population are not well understood. This is an update of a review first published in 2008.
- Therapeutic ultrasound for venous leg ulcers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-May-2017
Venous leg ulcers are a type of chronic, recurring, complex wound that is more common in people aged over 65 years. Venous ulcers pose a significant burden to patients and healthcare systems. While compression therapy (such as bandages or stockings) is an
- Therapy‐based rehabilitation services for patients living at home more than one year after stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Apr-2008
Current practice of rehabilitation intervention mainly concentrates on the first six months of stroke. At present, there is no agreed consensus about the benefits of such a service more than one year after stroke.
- Thienopyridine derivatives versus aspirin for preventing stroke and other serious vascular events in high vascular risk patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Oct-2009
Aspirin is the most widely studied and prescribed antiplatelet agent for preventing serious vascular events, reducing the odds of such events among high vascular risk patients by about a quarter. Thienopyridine derivatives inhibit platelet activation by a
- Thrombolysis (different doses, routes of administration and agents) for acute ischaemic stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-May-2013
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability world wide. Thrombolysis with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) is licensed for treatment of acute ischaemic stroke in the early hours after symptom onset. It has been shown in randomised co
- Thrombolysis for acute ischaemic stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Jul-2014
Most strokes are due to blockage of an artery in the brain by a blood clot. Prompt treatment with thrombolytic drugs can restore blood flow before major brain damage has occurred and improve recovery after stroke in some people. Thrombolytic drugs, howeve
- Thrombolysis for cerebral vein and dural sinus thrombosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Jan-2004
Treatment of cerebral sinus thrombosis with thrombolytics has been reported in cases with a deteriorating clinical course despite anticoagulant therapy. The rationale of this treatment is to promote rapid recanalisation of the occluded sinus.
- Thrombolytic agents for arterial and venous thromboses in neonates
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Jan-2005
Clinically symptomatic thromboses are infrequent but serious complications in infants undergoing intensive care. Most are related to central vascular catheters. Symptomatic thrombosis may cause severe morbidity due to irreversible organ damage and also lo
- Thrombolytic strategies versus standard anticoagulation for acute deep vein thrombosis of the lower limb
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Jan-2021
Standard treatment for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) aims to reduce immediate complications. Use of thrombolytic clot removal strategies (i.e. thrombolysis (clot dissolving drugs), with or without additional endovascular techniques), could reduce the long-te
