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- Safety of regular formoterol or salmeterol in children with asthma: an overview of Cochrane reviews
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Oct-2012
Two large surveillance studies in adults with asthma have found an increased risk of asthma-related mortality in those who took regular salmeterol as monotherapy in comparison to placebo or regular salbutamol. No similar sized surveillance studies have be
- Safety of topical corticosteroids in pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Oct-2015
Topical corticosteroids are the most frequently prescribed dermatological treatment and are often used by pregnant women with skin conditions. However, little is known about their safety in pregnancy.
- Salbutamol for transient tachypnea of the newborn
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Feb-2021
Transient tachypnea of the newborn is characterized by tachypnea and signs of respiratory distress. Transient tachypnea typically appears within the first two hours of life in term and late preterm newborns. Although transient tachypnea of the newborn is
- Salicylate for the treatment of Kawasaki disease in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Oct-2006
Kawasaki disease is the most common cause of acquired heart disease in children in developed countries. The coronary arteries supplying the heart can be damaged in Kawasaki disease. The principal advantage of timely diagnosis is the potential to prevent t
- Salicylate‐containing rubefacients for acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Nov-2014
Rubefacients containing salicylates cause irritation of the skin and are believed to relieve various musculoskeletal pains. They are available on prescription, and are common components in over-the-counter remedies. This is an update of a review of rubefa
- Saline irrigation for allergic rhinitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jun-2018
Allergic rhinitis is a common condition affecting both adults and children. Patients experience symptoms of nasal obstruction, rhinorrhoea, sneezing and nasal itching, which may affect their quality of life.
- Saline irrigation for chronic rhinosinusitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Apr-2016
This review is one of six looking at the primary medical management options for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis.
- Saline irrigation for the management of skin extravasation injury in neonates
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Jul-2017
Extravasation injury, a complication commonly seen in the neonatal intensive care unit, can result in scarring with cosmetic and functional sequelae. A wide variety of treatments are available, including subcutaneous irrigation with saline (with or withou
- Saline nasal irrigation for acute upper respiratory tract infections
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Apr-2015
Acute upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), including the common cold and rhinosinusitis, are common afflictions that cause discomfort and debilitation and contribute significantly to workplace absenteeism. Treatment is generally by antipyretic and
- Salvage systemic therapy for advanced gastric and oesophago‐gastric junction adenocarcinoma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Nov-2020
Salvage systemic therapy has become the new standard of care in patients with advanced gastric and oesophago-gastric junction (OGJ) adenocarcinoma, following disease progression on first-line fluoropyrimidine and platinum-containing chemotherapy. Pharmaco
- Sanchi for acute ischaemic stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-Jul-2008
Currently very few drugs are supported for routine use for acute ischaemic stroke. Sanchi is one of the most widely used herbal medicines for ischaemic stroke in China.
- Sapropterin dihydrochloride for phenylketonuria
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Mar-2015
Phenylketonuria results from a deficiency of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase. Dietary restriction of phenylalanine keeps blood phenylalanine concentration low. Most natural foods are excluded from diet and supplements are used to supply other nutrien
- Sargramostim (GM-CSF) for induction of remission in Crohn's disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Sep-2011
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory condition of the gut, thought to involve an overactive immune response to gut flora. A novel theory postulates possible immunodeficiency as a cause, and aims to use sargramostim (granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating
- SARS‐CoV‐2‐neutralising monoclonal antibodies for treatment of COVID‐19
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Sep-2021
Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are laboratory-produced molecules derived from the B cells of an infected host. They are being investigated as a potential therapy for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
- SARS‐CoV‐2‐neutralising monoclonal antibodies to prevent COVID‐19
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Jun-2022
Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are laboratory-produced molecules derived from the B cells of an infected host. They are being investigated as potential prophylaxis to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
- Scalpel versus electrosurgery for major abdominal incisions
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Jun-2017
Scalpels or electrosurgery can be used to make abdominal incisions. The potential benefits of electrosurgery may include reduced blood loss, dry and rapid separation of tissue, and reduced risk of cutting injury to surgeons. Postsurgery risks possibly ass
- Scalpel versus no‐scalpel incision for vasectomy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Mar-2014
Currently, the two most common surgical techniques for approaching the vas during vasectomy are the incisional method and the no-scalpel technique. Whereas the conventional incisional technique involves the use of a scalpel to make one or two incisions, t
- Scapular fixation in muscular dystrophy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Jan-2010
Winging of the scapula is caused by weakness of the thoracoscapular muscles, which allows the scapula to lift off the chest wall during shoulder movements. In facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (and occasionally in other muscular dystrophies) there is
- 'Scared Straight' and other juvenile awareness programs for preventing juvenile delinquency
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Mar-2013
'Scared Straight' and other similar programs involve organized visits to prison by juvenile delinquents or children at risk for criminal behavior. Programs are designed to deter participants from future offending through firsthand observation of prison li
- Schedules for home visits in the early postpartum period
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jul-2021
Maternal complications, including psychological/mental health problems and neonatal morbidity, have commonly been observed in the postpartum period. Home visits by health professionals or lay supporters in the weeks following birth may prevent health prob
