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- 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 gout
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Apr-2008
Gout is one of the most frequently occurring rheumatic diseases, worldwide. Given the well-known drawbacks of the regular treatments for acute gout (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), colchicine), systemic corticosteroids might be safe altern
- Tai Chi for rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Sep-2019
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic, inflammatory, autoimmune disease that results in joint deformity and immobility of the musculoskeletal system. The major goals of treatment are to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, slow down or stop joint
- 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 acute ankle sprains
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Jun-2011
Ultrasound is used in the treatment of a wide variety of musculoskeletal disorders, which include acute ankle sprains. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 1999, and previously updated in 2004.
- Therapeutic ultrasound for carpal tunnel syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Mar-2013
Therapeutic ultrasound may be offered to people experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The effectiveness and duration of benefit of this non-surgical intervention remain unclear.
- Therapeutic ultrasound for osteoarthritis of the knee or hip
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Jan-2010
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of joint disease and the leading cause of pain and physical disability in the elderly. Therapeutic ultrasound is one of several physical therapy modalities suggested for the management of pain and loss of function du
- Therapeutic ultrasound for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-May-2010
Ultrasound is often used by rehabilitation specialists as an adjunct therapy for the symptomatic treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Its mechanical energy has anti-inflammatory as well as analgesic properties.
- Therapeutic ultrasound for treating patellofemoral pain syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Jan-2013
Therapeutic ultrasound is one of several rehabilitation interventions suggested for the management of pain due to patellofemoral knee pain syndrome.
- 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.
- Therapy-based rehabilitation services for stroke patients at home
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Oct-2008
Stroke Unit care is now accepted as an effective service model for hospital care, but the effectiveness of outpatient care is less certain. This review focuses on therapy-based rehabilitation services targeted at stroke patients living at home.
- Thermotherapy for treating rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Apr-2002
Thermotherapy is often used as adjunct in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by rehabilitation specialists.
- Thermotherapy for treatment of osteoarthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Sep-2011
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that affects mostly the weight-bearing joints in the knees and hips. As the affected joint degenerates pain and restriction of movement often occur. Inflammation can also occur sometimes resulting in edema of
- Thiazide diuretics and the risk of hip fracture
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Sep-2011
Thiazide diuretics are one of the most commonly prescribed antihypertensive agents worldwide. Thiazides reduce urinary calcium excretion. Chronic ingestion of thiazides is associated with higher bone mineral density. It has been suggested that thiazides m
- Thyrotropin‐releasing hormone added to corticosteroids for women at risk of preterm birth for preventing neonatal respiratory disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Nov-2013
Thyrotropin-releasing hormones (TRH) added to prenatal corticosteroids has been suggested as a way to further reduce breathing problems and neonatal lung disease in infants born preterm.
- Tocilizumab for rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Jun-2010
Tocilizumab, a new biologic that inhibits interleukin-6, is approved for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in Europe, Japan and the US.
- Topical capsaicin (high concentration) for chronic neuropathic pain in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Jan-2017
This review is an update of 'Topical capsaicin (high concentration) for chronic neuropathic pain in adults' last updated in Issue 2, 2013. Topical creams with capsaicin are used to treat peripheral neuropathic pain. Following application to the skin, caps
- Topical capsaicin (low concentration) for chronic neuropathic pain in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-May-2019
Topical creams with capsaicin are used to treat pain from a wide range of chronic conditions including neuropathic pain. Following application to the skin capsaicin causes enhanced sensitivity to noxious stimuli, followed by a period with reduced sensitiv
- Topical corticosteroids as adjunctive therapy for bacterial keratitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Oct-2014
Bacterial keratitis is a serious ocular infectious disease that can lead to severe visual disability. Risk factors for bacterial corneal infection include contact lens wear, ocular surface disease, corneal trauma, and previous ocular or eyelid surgery. To
- Topical fluoride as a cause of dental fluorosis in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Jan-2010
For many years, topical use of fluorides has gained greater popularity than systemic use of fluorides. A possible adverse effect associated with the use of topical fluoride is the development of dental fluorosis due to the ingestion of excessive fluoride
