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- Surgery for local and locally advanced non‐small cell lung cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Jan-2005
Surgical resection (usually lobectomy) is considered the treatment of choice for many individuals with early stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) . However much of the evidence is observational.
- Surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Oct-2005
Obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome(OSAHS) is the periodic reduction or cessation of airflow during sleep. The syndrome is associated with loud snoring, disrupted sleep and observed apnoeas. Surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome
- Surgery versus non‐surgical treatment for bronchiectasis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Oct-2000
Standard treatment for bronchiectasis comprises postural drainage and various regimes of antibiotic therapy. If the disease is confined to localised areas of lung, surgical resection of the affected segments is often performed.
- Surgery versus radiosurgery for patients with a solitary brain metastasis from non‐small cell lung cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Jan-2006
Non-small cell lung cancer is one of the leading causes of death in developed countries. Brain metastases are often seen in non-small cell lung cancer patients and although they are frequently multiple, a subset of patients with a solitary brain metastasi
- Surgical sealant for preventing air leaks after pulmonary resections in patients with lung cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Jan-2010
Postoperative air leak is a frequent complication after pulmonary resection for lung cancer. It may cause serious complications, such as empyema, or prolong the need for chest tube and hospitalization. Different types of surgical sealants have been develo
- Surgical versus non‐surgical interventions for vocal cord nodules
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Jun-2012
This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in The Cochrane Library in Issue 2, 2001 and previously updated in 2007 and 2009.
- 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).
- Symptomatic treatment of the cough in whooping cough
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Sep-2014
Around 16 million cases of whooping cough (pertussis) occur worldwide each year, mostly in low-income countries. Much of the morbidity of whooping cough in children and adults is due to the effects of the paroxysmal cough. Cough treatments proposed includ
- Synchronized mechanical ventilation for respiratory support in newborn infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Sep-2016
During synchronised mechanical ventilation, positive airway pressure and spontaneous inspiration coincide. If synchronous ventilation is provoked, adequate gas exchange should be achieved at lower peak airway pressures, potentially reducing baro/volutraum
- 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.
- Systemic antibiotics for chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Apr-2016
Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common health problem which significantly affects quality of life. A wide range of medical and surgical therapies have been used to treat CRS. Both systemic and topical antibiotics are used with the aim of eliminating inf
- Systemic corticosteroids for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Aug-2014
Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are a major cause of hospital admission and mortality. They contribute to long-term decline in lung function, physical capacity and quality of life. The most common causes are infective,
- Systemic corticosteroids for acute sinusitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Mar-2014
Acute sinusitis is the inflammation and swelling of the nasal and paranasal mucous membranes and is a common reason for patients to seek primary care consultations. The related impairment of daily functioning and quality of life is attributable to symptom
- Tailored interventions based on exhaled nitric oxide versus clinical symptoms for asthma in children and adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Oct-2009
The measurement of severity and control of asthma in both children and adults can be based on subjective or objective measures. It has been advocated that fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) can be used to monitor airway inflammation as it correlates w
- Tailored interventions based on sputum eosinophils versus clinical symptoms for asthma in children and adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Aug-2017
Asthma severity and control can be measured both subjectively and objectively. Sputum analysis for evaluation of percentage of sputum eosinophilia directly measures airway inflammation, and is one method of objectively monitoring asthma. Using sputum anal
- Tartrazine exclusion for allergic asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Oct-2001
Tartrazine is the best known and one of the most commonly used food additives. Food colorants are also used in many medications as well as foods. There has been conflicting evidence as to whether tartrazine causes exacerbations of asthma with some studies
- Telehealthcare for asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Oct-2010
Healthcare systems internationally need to consider new models of care to cater for the increasing numbers of people with asthma. Telehealthcare interventions are increasingly being seen by policymakers as a potential means of delivering asthma care. We d
- Telehealthcare for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Jul-2011
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease of irreversible airways obstruction in which patients often suffer exacerbations. Sometimes these exacerbations need hospital care: telehealthcare has the potential to reduce admission to hospital
- The effect of adding inhaled corticosteroids to tiotropium and long‐acting beta2‐agonists for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Sep-2011
Long-acting bronchodilators comprising long-acting beta2-agonists and the anticholinergic agent tiotropium are commonly used, either on their own or in combination, for managing persistent symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Patients with s
- 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
