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- The medical use of cannabis for reducing morbidity and mortality in patients with HIV/AIDS
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Mar-2013
The use of cannabis (marijuana) or of its psychoactive ingredient delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) as a medicine has been highly contested in many settings.There have been claims that smoked or ingested cannabis, either in its natural form or artificial
- The Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS) and Newborn Behavioral Observations (NBO) system for supporting caregivers and improving outcomes in caregivers and their infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Mar-2018
The first three years of a child's life are a key period of physical, physiological, cognitive and social development, and the caregiver-infant relationship in early infancy plays an important role in influencing these aspects of development. Specifically
- The psychological effects of the physical healthcare environment on healthcare personnel
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Mar-2011
The physical healthcare environment is capable of affecting patients. This concept of 'healing environments' refers to the psychological impact of environmental stimuli through sensory perceptions. It excludes more physiological effects such as those prod
- The role of additional radiotherapy for primary central nervous system lymphoma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Jun-2014
Prior to the introduction of the chemotherapeutic agent methotrexate, radiotherapy was the sole, first-line option for the treatment of individuals with primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL), Now that methotrexate is available, the role of radio
- The role of alpha blockers prior to removal of urethral catheter for acute urinary retention in men
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Nov-2014
Acute urinary retention is a urological emergency in men and requires urgent catheterisation. Any intervention which aims at improving urinary symptoms following an acute urinary retention episode could be potentially beneficial. Alpha blockers relax pros
- The role of high-frequency oscillations in epilepsy surgery planning
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Jun-2015
Epilepsy is a serious brain disorder characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. Approximately two-thirds of seizures can be controlled with antiepileptic medications (Kwan 2000). For some of the others, surgery can completely eliminate or significant
- The role of iron in the management of chemotherapy-induced anemia in cancer patients receiving erythropoiesis-stimulating agents
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Feb-2016
Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) are commonly used to treat chemotherapy-induced anemia (CIA). However, about half of patients do not benefit.
- The role of maintenance therapy in acute promyelocytic leukemia in the first complete remission
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Jun-2013
Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is the most curable type of leukemia. A consensus exists regarding the need for administration of both induction and consolidation treatments, albeit using different approaches. However, there is conflicting evidence for
- The use of propofol for procedural sedation in emergency departments
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Jul-2015
There is increasing evidence that propofol is efficacious and safe for procedural sedation (PS) in the emergency department (ED) setting. However, propofol has a narrow therapeutic window and lacks of a reversal agent. The aim of this review was to cohere
- The use of ultrasound guidance for perioperative neuraxial and peripheral nerve blocks in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Mar-2016
The use of ultrasound guidance for regional anaesthesia has become popular over the past two decades. However, it is not recognized by all experts as an essential tool. The cost of an ultrasound machine is substantially higher than the cost of other tools
- The WHO Health Promoting School framework for improving the health and well-being of students and their academic achievement
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Apr-2014
The World Health Organization's (WHO’s) Health Promoting Schools (HPS) framework is an holistic, settings-based approach to promoting health and educational attainment in school. The effectiveness of this approach has not been previously rigorously review
- The 'WHO Safe Communities' model for the prevention of injury in whole populations
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-May-2009
The World Health Organization (WHO) 'safe communities' approach to injury prevention has been embraced around the world as a model for co-ordinating community efforts to enhance safety and reduce injury. Approximately 150 communities throughout the world
- Theophylline, aminophylline, caffeine and analogues for acute ischaemic stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Oct-2008
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
- Theory-based interventions for contraception
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-Jul-2013
The explicit use of theory in research helps expand the knowledge base. Theories and models have been used extensively in HIV-prevention research and in interventions for preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The health behavior field uses ma
- Therapeutic communities for substance related disorder
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Mar-2008
Therapeutic communities (TCs) are a popular treatment for the rehabilitation of drug users in the USA and Europe.
- Therapeutic drug monitoring of antiretrovirals for people with HIV
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-May-2009
Despite the efficacy of combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) and the improvement in prognosis of those living with HIV/AIDS, a large proportion of individuals on ART does not achieve or maintain adequate virological suppression. Several tools have be
- Therapeutic exercise for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or motor neuron disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Apr-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 interventions for Burkitt lymphoma in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Jun-2011
Burkitt lymphoma (BL) is an important cancer found mostly in children but uncertainty remains as to the most effective form of management. In endemic areas, late-stage presentation as a result of delayed access to treatment compounds the situation.
- Therapeutic interventions for disease progression in Huntington's disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-May-2009
Huntington's disease (HD) is an autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disease with an average onset between the fourth and fifth decade of life; it leads to death 15 to 20 years after the onset of symptoms. Although several drugs seem effective in controll
- Therapeutic interventions for symptomatic treatment in Huntington's disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-May-2009
Huntington's disease (HD) is an orphan autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disorder caused by the amplification of a nucleic acids triplet repeat. It is characterised by core symptoms of chorea, progressive dementia and psychiatric manifestations such as
