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- Remediating buildings damaged by dampness and mould for preventing or reducing respiratory tract symptoms, infections and asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Feb-2015
Dampness and mould in buildings have been associated with adverse respiratory symptoms, asthma and respiratory infections of inhabitants. Moisture damage is a very common problem in private houses, workplaces and public buildings such as schools.
- Reminder packaging for improving adherence to self-administered long-term medications
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Nov-2011
Current methods of improving medication adherence for health problems are mostly complex, labour-intensive, and not reliably effective. Medication 'reminder packaging', which incorporates a date or time for a medication to be taken in the packaging, can a
- Reminder systems for women with previous gestational diabetes mellitus to increase uptake of testing for type 2 diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Mar-2014
The early postpartum period is an important time in which to identify the risk of diabetes in women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Oral glucose tolerance and other tests can help guide lifestyle management and monitoring to reduce
- Reminder systems to improve patient adherence to tuberculosis clinic appointments for diagnosis and treatment
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Nov-2014
People with active tuberculosis (TB) require six months of treatment. Some people find it difficult to complete treatment, and there are several approaches to help ensure completion. One such system relies on reminders, where the health system prompts pat
- Reminiscence therapy for dementia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Mar-2018
This updated Cochrane Review of reminiscence therapy (RT) for dementia was first published in 1998, and last updated in 2005. RT involves the discussion of memories and past experiences with other people using tangible prompts such as photographs or music
- Remote and web 2.0 interventions for promoting physical activity
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Sep-2013
Remote and web 2.0 interventions for promoting physical activity (PA) are becoming increasingly popular but their ability to achieve long term changes are unknown.
- Remote ischaemic conditioning for preventing and treating ischaemic stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Jul-2018
Remote ischaemic conditioning (RIC) has been developed as a neuroprotective strategy to prevent and treat ischaemic stroke. It usually involves restricting blood flow to limbs and then releasing the ischaemic blood to promote a neuroprotective effect. Pre
- Remote ischaemic preconditioning for coronary artery bypass grafting (with or without valve surgery)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-May-2017
Despite substantial improvements in myocardial preservation strategies, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is still associated with severe complications. It has been reported that remote ischaemic preconditioning (RIPC) reduces reperfusion injury in p
- Remote ischaemic preconditioning versus no remote ischaemic preconditioning for vascular and endovascular surgical procedures
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Nov-2011
Despite advances in perioperative care, elective major vascular surgical procedures carry a significant risk of morbidity and mortality. Remote ischaemic preconditioning is initiated by brief, non-lethal periods of ischaemia in a vascular bed different fr
- Remote versus face‐to‐face check‐ups for asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Apr-2016
Asthma remains a significant cause of avoidable morbidity and mortality. Regular check-ups with a healthcare professional are essential to monitor symptoms and adjust medication.
- Remotely delivered information, training and support for informal caregivers of people with dementia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Jan-2021
Many people with dementia are cared for at home by unpaid informal caregivers, usually family members. Caregivers may experience a range of physical, emotional, financial and social harms, which are often described collectively as caregiver burden. The de
- Removal of nail polish and finger rings to prevent surgical infection
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Aug-2014
Surgical wound infections may be caused by the transfer of bacteria from the hands of surgical teams to patients during operations. Surgical scrubbing prior to surgery reduces the number of bacteria on the skin, but wearing rings and nail polish on the fi
- Renal denervation for resistant hypertension
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Nov-2021
Resistant hypertension is highly prevalent among the general hypertensive population and the clinical management of this condition remains problematic. Different approaches, including a more intensified antihypertensive therapy, lifestyle modifications or
- Renin inhibitors versus angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors for primary hypertension
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Oct-2020
Renin inhibitors (RIs) reduce blood pressure more than placebo, with the magnitude of this effect thought to be similar to that for angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. However, a drug's efficacy in lowering blood pressure cannot be considered
- Repeat digital cervical assessment in pregnancy for identifying women at risk of preterm labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-May-2010
Repeat digital cervical assessment (RDCA - examination of the cervix with a finger) has been promoted as a routine intervention in the antenatal clinic as a screening test for the risk of preterm birth (that is, birth occurring before 37 weeks of gestatio
- Repeat doses of prenatal corticosteroids for women at risk of preterm birth for improving neonatal health outcomes
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Jul-2015
It has been unclear whether repeat dose(s) of prenatal corticosteroids are beneficial.
- Repeated lumbar or ventricular punctures in newborns with intraventricular haemorrhage
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Apr-2017
Although in recent years the percentage of preterm infants who suffer intraventricular haemorrhage (IVH) has reduced, posthaemorrhagic hydrocephalus (PHH) remains a serious problem with a high rate of cerebral palsy and no evidence-based treatment. Surviv
- Repeated use of pre‐ and postcoital hormonal contraception for prevention of pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Sep-2014
Repeated use of postcoital hormonal contraception is not currently recommended due to the higher risk of side effects and lower contraceptive effectiveness compared to other modern methods of contraception. However, emerging evidence indicates renewed int
- Repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation for impairment and disability in people after stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Nov-2019
Repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) is a non-invasive treatment method that can penetrate to deeper structures with painless stimulation to improve motor function in people with physical impairment due to brain or nerve disorders. rPMS for p
- Repetitive task training for improving functional ability after stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Nov-2016
Repetitive task training (RTT) involves the active practice of task-specific motor activities and is a component of current therapy approaches in stroke rehabilitation.
