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- Types of progestogens in combined oral contraception: effectiveness and side-effects
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Mar-2011
The progestogen component of combined oral contraceptives (COC) has undergone changes since it was first recognised that it's chemical structure could influence the spectrum of minor adverse and beneficial effects. The major determinants of effectiveness
- Tyrosine supplementation for phenylketonuria
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-May-2013
Phenylketonuria is an inherited disease for which the main treatment is the dietary restriction of the amino acid phenylalanine. The diet has to be initiated in the neonatal period to prevent or reduce mental handicap. However, the diet is very restrictiv
- Ultra‐radical (extensive) surgery versus standard surgery for the primary cytoreduction of advanced epithelial ovarian cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Aug-2022
Ovarian cancer is the seventh most common cancer among women and the leading cause of death in women with gynaecological malignancies. Opinions differ regarding the role of ultra-radical (extensive) cytoreductive surgery in ovarian cancer treatment.
- Ultrasonography for diagnosis of alcoholic cirrhosis in people with alcoholic liver disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Mar-2016
Heavy alcohol consumption causes alcoholic liver disease and is a causal factor of many types of liver injuries and concomitant diseases. It is a true systemic disease that may damage the digestive tract, the nervous system, the heart and vascular system,
- Ultrasound and shockwave therapy for acute fractures in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jan-2015
The morbidity and socioeconomic costs of fractures are considerable. The length of time to healing is an important factor in determining a person's recovery after a fracture. Ultrasound may have a therapeutic role in reducing the time to union after fract
- Ultrasound for fetal assessment in early pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Jul-2015
Diagnostic ultrasound is a sophisticated electronic technology, which utilises pulses of high-frequency sound to produce an image. Diagnostic ultrasound examination may be employed in a variety of specific circumstances during pregnancy such as after clin
- Ultrasound guidance for upper and lower limb blocks
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Aug-2015
Peripheral nerve blocks can be performed using ultrasound guidance. It is not yet clear whether this method of nerve location has benefits over other existing methods. This review was originally published in 2009 and was updated in 2014.
- Ultrasound guidance versus anatomical landmarks for internal jugular vein catheterization
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Dec-2014
Central venous catheters (CVCs) can help with diagnosis and treatment of the critically ill. The catheter may be placed in a large vein in the neck (internal jugular vein), upper chest (subclavian vein) or groin (femoral vein). Whilst this is beneficial o
- Ultrasound guidance versus anatomical landmarks for subclavian or femoral vein catheterization
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Dec-2014
Central venous catheters can help with diagnosis and treatment of the critically ill. The catheter may be placed in a large vein in the neck (internal jugular vein), upper chest (subclavian vein) or groin (femoral vein). Whilst this is beneficial overall,
- Ultrasound use for the placement of haemodialysis catheters
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Nov-2011
A significant proportion of patients starting dialysis do so with a temporary or tunnelled haemodialysis catheter. Insertion of these catheters can be achieved either by using the anatomical landmarks for the veins into which they are inserted or using ul
- Ultrasound versus 'clinical touch' for catheter guidance during embryo transfer in women
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Mar-2016
Many women undergoing an assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycle will not achieve a live birth. Failure at the embryo transfer stage may be due to lack of good-quality embryo/s, lack of uterine receptivity, or the transfer technique itself. Numerous
- Ultrasound versus liver function tests for diagnosis of common bile duct stones
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Feb-2015
Ultrasound and liver function tests (serum bilirubin and serum alkaline phosphatase) are used as screening tests for the diagnosis of common bile duct stones in people suspected of having common bile duct stones. There has been no systematic review of the
- Ultrasound‐guided transvaginal ovarian needle drilling for clomiphene‐resistant polycystic ovarian syndrome in subfertile women
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Nov-2021
Ovulatory disturbance is a key diagnostic feature of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), leading to infertility and correspondingly heavy disease burden. Many therapeutic strategies have been used to induce ovulation for women with PCOS who are infertile.
- Umbilical artery catheters in the newborn: effects of catheter design (end vs. side hole)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Oct-2009
Umbilical arterial catheters (UACs) are among the most commonly used monitoring methodologies in neonatal intensive care. Immediately after insertion of a UAC, local vascular compromise is frequently evident, usually in the form of blue or white toes, but
- Umbilical artery catheters in the newborn: effects of catheter materials
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Oct-2009
Umbilical arterial catheters (UACs) are among the most commonly used monitoring methodologies in neonatal intensive care. There seems to be significant variance between neonatal intensive care units in exactly how these catheters are used. This variance i
- Umbilical artery catheters in the newborn: effects of heparin
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Oct-2009
Umbilical arterial catheters (UACs) are among the most commonly used monitoring methodologies in neonatal intensive care. There seems to be significant variance between neonatal intensive care units in exactly how these catheters are used. This variance i
- Umbilical artery catheters in the newborn: effects of position of the catheter tip
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Oct-2009
Umbilical arterial catheters (UACs) are among the most commonly used monitoring methodologies in neonatal intensive care. There seems to be significant variance between neonatal intensive care units in exactly how these catheters are used. This variance i
- Umbilical cord antiseptics for preventing sepsis and death among newborns
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Mar-2015
The umbilical cord is a structure made of blood vessels and connective tissue that connects the baby and placenta in utero. The umbilical cord is cut after birth, which separates the mother and her baby both physically and symbolically. Omphalitis is defi
- Umbilical vein injection for management of retained placenta
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2012
If a retained placenta is left untreated, there is a high risk of maternal death. However, manual removal of the placenta is an invasive procedure with serious complications of haemorrhage, infection or genital tract trauma.
- Umbilical vein injection for the routine management of third stage of labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Feb-2012
Postpartum haemorrhage is among the biggest contributor to maternal mortality worldwide. Prevention of this condition includes routine use of uterotonic in the third stage of labour, which has been recommended throughout the world. Use of umbilical route
