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- Serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) for fibromyalgia syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Mar-2013
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a clinically well-defined chronic condition of unknown etiology characterized by chronic widespread pain that often co-exists with sleep disturbances, cognitive dysfunction and fatigue. Patients often report high disability
- Serotonin receptor antagonists for highly emetogenic chemotherapy in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Feb-2016
Serotonin receptor antagonists (5-HT3 RAs) are used to control chemotherapy-induced emesis. Although they have the same general mechanism of action (blockade of serotonin receptors), they have different chemical structures and may have different effects.
- Sertindole for schizophrenia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2011
Sertindole is an atypical antipsychotic, which is thought to give a lower incidence of extrapyramidal side effects at clinically effective doses than typical antipsychotic drugs. In December 1998, Lundbeck Ltd., the manufacturers of sertindole, voluntaril
- Sertindole versus other atypical antipsychotics for schizophrenia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Oct-2012
In many countries of the industrialised world second generation (atypical) antipsychotics have become the first line drug treatment for people with schizophrenia. The question as to whether and, if so, how much the effects of the various second generation
- Sertraline versus other antidepressive agents for depression
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Mar-2010
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence clinical practice guideline on the treatment of depressive disorder recommended that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors should be the first-line option when drug therapy is indicated for a dep
- Serum amylase and lipase and urinary trypsinogen and amylase for diagnosis of acute pancreatitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Apr-2017
The treatment of people with acute abdominal pain differs if they have acute pancreatitis. It is important to know the diagnostic accuracy of serum amylase, serum lipase, urinary trypsinogen-2, and urinary amylase for the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis,
- Serum C‐reactive protein, procalcitonin, and lactate dehydrogenase for the diagnosis of pancreatic necrosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Apr-2017
The treatment of people with pancreatic necrosis differs from that of people with oedematous pancreatitis. It is important to know the diagnostic accuracy of serum C-reactive protein (CRP), serum procalcitonin, and serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) as a t
- Serum or plasma ferritin concentration as an index of iron deficiency and overload
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-May-2021
Reference standard indices of iron deficiency and iron overload are generally invasive, expensive, and can be unpleasant or occasionally risky. Ferritin is an iron storage protein and its concentration in the plasma or serum reflects iron stores; low ferr
- Service organisation for the secondary prevention of ischaemic heart disease in primary care
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Apr-2013
Ischaemic heart disease (IHD) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity and its prevalence is set to increase. Secondary prevention aims to prevent subsequent acute events in people with established IHD. While the benefits of individual medical and life
- Services for helping acute stroke patients avoid hospital admission
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Nov-2011
Stroke patients are usually admitted to hospital for their acute care and rehabilitation. Services to help acute stroke patients avoid admission to hospital ('hospital-at-home') have now been developed.
- Services for reducing duration of hospital care for acute stroke patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Aug-2012
Stroke patients conventionally receive a substantial part of their rehabilitation in hospital. Services have now been developed which offer patients in hospital an early discharge with rehabilitation at home (early supported discharge (ESD)).
- Servo-control for maintaining abdominal skin temperature at 36C in low birth weight infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Apr-2008
Randomized trials have shown that the neonatal mortality rate of low birth-weight babies can be reduced by keeping them warm. For low birth-weight babies nursed in incubators, warm conditions may be achieved either by heating the air to a desired temperat
- Setting and organization of care for persons living with HIV/AIDS
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Nov-2008
Treating the world's 40.3 million persons currently infected with HIV/AIDS is an international responsibility that involves unprecedented organizational challenges. Key issues include whether care should be concentrated or decentralized, what type and mix
- Setting and techniques for monitoring blood pressure during pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Jul-2020
Regular blood pressure (BP) measurement is crucial for the diagnosis and management of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, such as pre-eclampsia. BP can be measured in various settings, such as conventional clinics or self-measurement at home, and with d
- Severe fatigue after treatment for childhood cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Mar-2020
Treatment strategies for childhood cancer are improving, resulting in higher survival rates. However, the consequences of childhood cancer do not end with the successful completion of cancer treatment. Most patients will develop late effects after cessati
- Sexual counselling for sexual problems in patients with cardiovascular disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Feb-2016
Sexual problems are common among people with cardiovascular disease. Although clinical guidelines recommend sexual counselling for patients and their partners, there is little evidence on its effectiveness.
- Sexual intercourse for cervical ripening and induction of labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Jul-2008
The role of prostaglandins for cervical ripening and induction of labour has been examined extensively. Human semen is the biological source that is presumed to contain the highest prostaglandin concentration. The role of sexual intercourse in the initiat
- Shared decision‐making for people with asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Oct-2017
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the airways and is common in both adults and children. It is characterised by symptoms including wheeze, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and cough. People with asthma may be helped to manage thei
- Shared decision‐making interventions for people with mental health conditions
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Nov-2022
One person in every four will suffer from a diagnosable mental health condition during their life. Such conditions can have a devastating impact on the lives of the individual and their family, as well as society.
- Shengmai (a traditional Chinese herbal medicine) for heart failure
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Apr-2014
Heart failure is a major public health problem worldwide. Shengmai, a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, has long been used as a complementary treatment for heart failure in China. This is an update of a Cochrane Review published in 2012.
