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- Transfusion of fresher versus older red blood cells for all conditions
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-May-2015
Red blood cell transfusion is a common treatment for anaemia in many clinical conditions. One current concern is uncertainty as to the clinical consequences (notably efficacy and safety) of transfusing red blood cell units that have been stored for differ
- Transfusion thresholds for guiding red blood cell transfusion
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Dec-2021
The optimal haemoglobin threshold for use of red blood cell (RBC) transfusions in anaemic patients remains an active field of research. Blood is a scarce resource, and in some countries, transfusions are less safe than in others because of inadequate test
- Transient elastography for diagnosis of stages of hepatic fibrosis and cirrhosis in people with alcoholic liver disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jan-2015
The presence and progression of hepatic (liver) fibrosis into cirrhosis is a prognostic variable having impact on survival in people with alcoholic liver disease. Liver biopsy, although an invasive method, is the recommended 'reference standard' for diagn
- Transient neurologic symptoms (TNS) following spinal anaesthesia with lidocaine versus other local anaesthetics
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Dec-2008
Spinal anaesthesia has been in use since 1898. During the last decade there has been an increase in the number of reports implicating lidocaine as a possible cause of temporary and permanent neurologic complications after spinal anaesthesia. Follow up of
- Transillumination and optical coherence tomography for the detection and diagnosis of enamel caries
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Jan-2021
Caries is one of the most prevalent and preventable conditions worldwide. If identified early enough then non-invasive techniques can be applied, and therefore this review focusses on early caries involving the enamel surface of the tooth. The cornerstone
- Transmyocardial laser revascularization versus medical therapy for refractory angina
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Feb-2015
This is an update of a review previously published in 2009. Chronic angina and advanced forms of coronary disease are increasingly more frequent. In spite of the improvement in the efficacy of available revascularization treatments, a subgroup of patients
- Transparent Cap Colonoscopy versus Standard Colonoscopy to Improve Caecal Intubation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Nov-2012
Colonoscopy is considered the gold-standard investigation for screening and diagnosis of colorectal cancer. It is also becoming increasingly desirable for assessment, management, diagnosis and follow-up of other colorectal diseases, such as inflammatory b
- Transperitoneal versus retroperitoneal approach for elective open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Feb-2016
There has been extensive debate in the surgical literature regarding the optimum surgical access approach to the infrarenal abdominal aorta during an operation to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The published trials comparing retroperitoneal (RP) and
- Transplacental versus direct fetal corticosteroid treatment for accelerating fetal lung maturation where there is a risk of preterm birth
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Feb-2012
Despite major advances in medical technology, the incidence of preterm birth remains high. The use of antenatal corticosteroid administered transplacentally, by intramuscular injection to women at risk of preterm birth, has reduced the incidence of respir
- Transpyloric versus gastric tube feeding for preterm infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2013
Enteral feeding tubes for preterm infants may be placed in the stomach (gastric tube feeding) or in the upper small bowel (transpyloric tube feeding). There are potential advantages and disadvantages to both routes.
- Transtheoretical model stages of change for dietary and physical exercise modification in weight loss management for overweight and obese adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Feb-2014
Obesity is a global public health threat. The transtheoretical stages of change (TTM SOC) model has long been considered a useful interventional approach in lifestyle modification programmes, but its effectiveness in producing sustainable weight loss in o
- Transurethral microwave thermotherapy for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Jun-2021
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) has been the gold-standard treatment for alleviating urinary symptoms and improving urinary flow in men with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). However, the morbidity of TURP approaches 20%, and
- Transurethral radiofrequency collagen denaturation for the treatment of women with urinary incontinence
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Mar-2015
Transurethral radiofrequency collagen denaturation is a relatively novel, minimally invasive device-based intervention used to treat individuals with urinary incontinence (UI). No systematic review of the evidence supporting its use has been published to
- Transvaginal mesh or grafts compared with native tissue repair for vaginal prolapse
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Feb-2016
A wide variety of grafts have been introduced with the aim of improving the outcomes of traditional native tissue repair (colporrhaphy) for vaginal prolapse.
- Transverse verses midline incisions for abdominal surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Sep-2011
The choice of surgical incision in the abdomen is determined by access. It has been suggested that other parameters such as recovery and complication rate may be influenced by utilising a transverse or oblique rather than a midline incision. However, ther
- Trastuzumab containing regimens for early breast cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Mar-2012
Approximately one-fifth of women who develop early breast cancer have HER2-positive tumours, which if untreated, have a worse prognosis than HER2-negative tumours. Trastuzumab is a selective treatment targeting the HER2 pathway. Although the results on ef
- Trastuzumab-containing regimens for metastatic breast cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-May-2014
Patients with breast cancer are classified as having cells that over-express the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (known as HER2-positive) or not (HER2-negative). Typically, patients with HER2-positive disease have a worse prognosis. Trastuzumab i
- Trazodone for agitation in dementia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-May-2008
Behavioural and psychiatric disturbances affect at least 50% of people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Neuroleptic drugs are extensively prescribed to treat behavioural manifestations of dementia in spite of only modest efficacy and a high f
- Treadmill interventions with partial body weight support in children under six years of age at risk of neuromotor delay
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Nov-2011
Delayed motor development may occur in children with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy or children born preterm, which in turn may limit the child's opportunities to explore the environment. Neurophysiologic and early intervention literature suggests that tas
- Treadmill training and body weight support for walking after stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jan-2014
Treadmill training, with or without body weight support using a harness, is used in rehabilitation and might help to improve walking after stroke. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2005.
