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- Selective computed tomography (CT) versus routine thoracoabdominal CT for high-energy blunt-trauma patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Dec-2013
Trauma is the fifth leading cause of death worldwide, and in people younger than 40 years of age, it is the leading cause of death. During the resuscitation of trauma patients at the emergency department, there are two different commonly used diagnostic s
- Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) for uterine leiomyomas
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Oct-2012
Uterine fibroids are benign tumours that arise from individual smooth muscle cells of the uterus. Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) are estrogen receptor (ER) ligands that act as estrogens in some tissues while blocking estrogen activity in o
- Selective internal radiation therapy for liver metastases from colorectal cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Oct-2009
Liver metastases are often the dominant site of metastatic disease in colorectal cancer. Selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) involves embolising radiolabeled spheres (SIR-Spheres) into the arterial supply of the liver with the aim of improving the
- Selective noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors for schizophrenia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Jan-2018
Schizophrenia is frequently a chronic and disabling illness with a heterogeneous range of symptoms. The positive symptoms usually respond to antipsychotics but the cognitive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia are difficult to treat with conventional a
- Selective oestrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) for endometriosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-May-2021
Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. This chronic and recurring condition occurs in women of reproductive age. It is a common cause of pain or infertility and can cause non-specific symptoms such as lo
- Selective progesterone receptor modulators (SPRMs) for uterine fibroids
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Apr-2017
Uterine fibroids are smooth muscle tumours arising from the uterus. These tumours, although benign, are commonly associated with abnormal uterine bleeding, bulk symptoms and reproductive dysfunction. The importance of progesterone in fibroid pathogenesis
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin‐norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) for the prevention of migraine in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Apr-2015
This is an updated version of the original Cochrane review published in 2005 on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for preventing migraine and tension-type headache. The original review has been split in two parts and this review now only reg
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin‐norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) for the prevention of tension‐type headache in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-May-2015
This is an updated version of the Cochrane review published in 2005 on selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for preventing migraine and tension-type headache. The original review has been split in two parts and this review now only regards ten
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Aug-2013
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterised by abnormalities in social interaction and communication skills, as well as stereotypic behaviours and restricted activities and interests. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are prescribed fo
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for stroke recovery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Nov-2021
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) might theoretically reduce post-stroke disability by direct effects on the brain. This Cochrane Review was first published in 2012 and last updated in 2019.
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) versus other antidepressants for depression
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-Oct-2008
The relatively new class of antidepressant, the selective serotonin reputake inhibitors (SSRIs), may be better tolerated than the older tricyclic antidepressants. This review compares the efficacy of SSRIs with other antidepressants.
- Selective serotonin re‐uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) versus placebo for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Jan-2008
Obsessive compulsive disorder is a common and disabling disorder. A significant proportion of patients manifest a chronic course. Individual randomised controlled trials (RCTs) have shown that selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are effective
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors for fibromyalgia syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Jun-2015
Fibromyalgia is a clinically well-defined chronic condition with a biopsychosocial aetiology. Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain, sleep problems, cognitive dysfunction, and fatigue. Patients often report high disabili
- Selective serotonin re‐uptake inhibitors for premature ejaculation in adult men
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Mar-2021
Premature ejaculation (PE) is a common problem among men that occurs when ejaculation happens sooner than a man or his partner would like during sex; it may cause unhappiness and relationship problems. Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs), whi
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors for premenstrual syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Jun-2013
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common cause of physical, psychological and social problems in women of reproductive age. The key characteristic of PMS is the timing of symptoms, which occur only during the two weeks leading up to menstruation (the lutea
- Selective versus routine use of episiotomy for vaginal birth
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Feb-2017
Some clinicians believe that routine episiotomy, a surgical cut of the vagina and perineum, will prevent serious tears during childbirth. On the other hand, an episiotomy guarantees perineal trauma and sutures.
- Selegiline for Alzheimer's disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-May-2008
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia in older people accounting for some 60% of cases with late-onset cognitive deterioration. It is now thought that several neurotransmitter dysfunctions are involved from an early stage in the pathoge
- Selenium for alleviating the side effects of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery in cancer patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Jul-2006
This is an updated version of the original Cochrane review published in Issue 3, 2006. Selenium supplements are frequently used by cancer patients. Selenium is an essential trace element and is involved in antioxidant protection and the redox-regulation i
- Selenium for preventing cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Jan-2018
This review is the third update of the Cochrane review "Selenium for preventing cancer". Selenium is a naturally occurring element with both nutritional and toxicological properties. Higher selenium exposure and selenium supplements have been suggested to
- Selenium supplementation for asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Sep-2008
Selenium deficiency may be important in chronic asthma. Observational studies have demonstrated that patients with chronic asthma may have lower levels of selenium than their control. Nevertheless, selenium supplementation has not been recommended with dr
