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- Techniques for pelvic surgery in subfertility
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Sep-2010
Since the introduction of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) tubal surgery has been less frequently undertaken as a technique to improve fertility in women with damaged fallopian tubes. There are various surgical techniques that can be used to repair blocked or
- Techniques for preparation prior to embryo transfer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Sep-2010
Embryo transfer (ET) is the final and most vulnerable step in in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment. Pregnancy rates after ET may be influenced by several factors including cervical preparation, the performance of a dummy or mock transfer, the choice of
- Techniques for preventing hypotension during spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Oct-2010
Maternal hypotension, the most frequent complication of spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section, can be associated with severe nausea or vomiting which can pose serious risks to the mother (unconsciousness, pulmonary aspiration) and baby (hypoxia, acidos
- Techniques for surgical retrieval of sperm prior to intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) for azoospermia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Nov-2008
Azoospermia, the absence of sperm in ejaculated semen, is the most severe form of male-factor infertility and is present in approximately 5% of all investigated infertile couples. The advent of intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) has transformed trea
- Techniques for the interruption of tubal patency for female sterilisation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Sep-2015
This is an update of a review that was first published in 2002. Female sterilisation is the most popular contraceptive method worldwide. Several techniques exist for interrupting the patency of fallopian tubes, including cutting and tying the tubes, damag
- Techniques of flushing and reperfusion for liver transplantation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Feb-2012
Various techniques of flushing and reperfusion have been advocated to improve outcomes after liver transplantation. There is considerable uncertainty as to which method is superior.
- Techniques of intrauterine fetal transfusion for women with red-cell isoimmunisation for improving health outcomes
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Jul-2012
Red-cell alloimmunisation can occur when there are incompatibilities between a woman's blood type and that of her unborn baby. This can cause the baby to become anaemic (low red blood cell count), which may require treatment during the pregnancy by blood
- Techniques of monitoring blood glucose during pregnancy for women with pre-existing diabetes
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Apr-2014
Self-monitoring of blood glucose is recommended as a key component of the management plan for diabetes therapy during pregnancy. No existing systematic reviews consider the benefits/effectiveness of various techniques of blood glucose monitoring on matern
- Techniques to ascertain correct endotracheal tube placement in neonates
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Jan-2015
The success rate of correct endotracheal tube (ETT) placement for junior medical staff is less than 50% and accidental oesophageal intubation is common. Rapid confirmation of correct tube placement is important because tube malposition is associated with
- Tegaserod for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and chronic constipation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Jun-2008
IBS is a complex disorder that encompasses a wide profile of symptoms. The symptoms of chronic constipation frequently resemble those of constipation-predominant IBS. Current drug treatments for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are of limited value. Many ta
- Teicoplanin versus vancomycin for proven or suspected infection
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-May-2010
Vancomycin and teicoplanin are commonly used to treat gram-positive infections, particularly those caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). There is uncertainty regarding the effects of teicoplanin compared to vancomycin on kidney fun
- Telehealth interventions: remote monitoring and consultations for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Jul-2021
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, including bronchitis and emphysema) is a chronic condition causing shortness of breath, cough, and exacerbations leading to poor health outcomes. Face-to-face visits with health professionals can be hindered by
- Telehealthcare for asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Jun-2012
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, 19-Jun-2012
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
- Telemedicine for the support of parents of high-risk newborn infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-May-2012
Telemedicine is the use of electronic communications technology to provide care for patients when distance separates the practitioner and the patient. As the parents and families of infants admitted to the NICU require major support from health profession
- Telephone communication of HIV testing results for improving knowledge of HIV infection status
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Dec-2012
This is one of three Cochrane reviews that examine the role of the telephone in HIV/AIDS services. Both in developed and developing countries there is a large proportion of people who do not know they are infected with HIV. Knowledge of one's own HIV sero
- Telephone consultation and triage: effects on health care use and patient satisfaction
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Nov-2008
Telephone consultation is the process where calls are received, assessed and managed by giving advice or by referral to a more appropriate service. In recent years there has been a growth in telephone consultation developed, in part, as a response to incr
- Telephone counselling for smoking cessation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Oct-2013
Telephone services can provide information and support for smokers. Counselling may be provided proactively or offered reactively to callers to smoking cessation helplines.
- Telephone delivered interventions for preventing HIV infection in HIV-negative persons
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Apr-2013
This is one of the three Cochrane reviews that examine the role of the telephone in HIV/AIDS services. Although HIV infection can be prevented, still a large number of new infections occur. More effective HIV prevention interventions are needed to reduce
- Telephone delivered interventions for reducing morbidity and mortality in people with HIV infection
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Apr-2013
This is one of three Cochrane reviews examining the role of the telephone in HIV/AIDS services. Telephone interventions, delivered either by landline or mobile phone, may be useful in the management of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in many situations. Te
