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- Minilaparotomy and endoscopic techniques for tubal sterilisation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Feb-2009
In industrialised countries sterilisation is generally performed by laparoscopy. In settings where the resources for purchase and maintenance of laparoscopic equipment are limited, minilaparotomy may still be the most common approach. The advantages and d
- Mobile bearing vs fixed bearing prostheses for posterior cruciate retaining total knee arthroplasty for postoperative functional status in patients with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Feb-2015
It is unclear whether there are differences in benefits and harms between mobile and fixed prostheses for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The previous Cochrane review published in 2004 included two articles. Many more trials have been performed since then;
- Mobile phone messaging for communicating results of medical investigations
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-May-2012
Mobile phone messaging, such as Short Message Service (SMS) and Multimedia Message Service (MMS), has rapidly grown into a mode of communication with a wide range of applications, including communicating the results from medical investigations to patients
- Mobile phone messaging reminders for attendance at healthcare appointments
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Dec-2013
This review is an update of the original Cochrane review published in July 2012. Missed appointments are a major cause of inefficiency in healthcare delivery with substantial monetary costs for the health system, leading to delays in diagnosis and appropr
- Modes of administration of antibiotics for symptomatic severe urinary tract infections
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jul-2014
Urinary tract infection (UTI), worldwide, is a major source of disease in children and adults. As it may have long-term consequences such as kidney failure and hypertension, it is important to treat patients with UTI adequately. Although standard manageme
- Modification of the home environment for the reduction of injuries
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Oct-2011
Injury in the home is common, accounting for approximately a third of all injuries. The majority of injuries to children under five and people aged 75 and older occur at home. Multifactorial injury prevention interventions have been shown to reduce injuri
- Multicomponent fortified human milk for promoting growth in preterm infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Oct-2008
For term infants, human milk provides adequate nutrition to facilitate growth, as well as potential beneficial effects on immunity and the maternal-infant emotional state. However, the role of human milk in premature infants is less well defined as it con
- Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation for neck and shoulder pain among working age adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Feb-2010
Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation programs for neck and shoulder pain require substantial staff and financial resources. Despite questionable scientific evidence of their effectiveness, they are widely used.
- Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation for subacute low-back pain among working age adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Jul-2008
Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation programs are widely applied for chronic low back pain patients. The biopsychosocial approach can also prevent chronicity, by providing rehabilitation for patients who still have pain past the initial acute
- Multi-disciplinary rehabilitation for acquired brain injury in adults of working age
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Dec-2015
Evidence from systematic reviews demonstrates that multi-disciplinary rehabilitation is effective in the stroke population, in which older adults predominate. However, the evidence base for the effectiveness of rehabilitation following acquired brain inju
- Multidisciplinary rehabilitation for adults with multiple sclerosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Nov-2011
Multidisciplinary (MD) rehabilitation is an important component of symptomatic and supportive treatment for Multiple Sclerosis (MS), but evidence base for its effectiveness is yet to be established.
- Multidisciplinary rehabilitation for fibromyalgia and musculoskeletal pain in working age adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Nov-2008
Non-malignant musculoskeletal pain is an increasing problem in western countries. Fibromyalgia syndrome is an increasing recognised chronic musculoskeletal disorder.
- Multidisciplinary rehabilitation programmes following joint replacement at the hip and knee in chronic arthropathy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Nov-2008
Joint replacements are common procedures and treatment of choice for those with intractable joint pain and disability arising from arthropathy of the hip or knee. Multidisciplinary rehabilitation is considered integral to the outcome of joint replacement.
- Multinutrient fortification of human breast milk for preterm infants following hospital discharge
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Mar-2013
Preterm infants are usually growth restricted at hospital discharge. Feeding preterm infants after hospital discharge with multinutrient fortified breast milk rather than unfortified breast milk may facilitate more rapid catch-up growth and improve neurod
- Multiple risk factor interventions for primary prevention of coronary heart disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Jan-2013
Multiple risk factor interventions using counselling and educational methods assumed to be efficacious and cost-effective in reducing coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality and morbidity and that they should be expanded. Trials examining risk factor chang
- Multisystemic Therapy for social, emotional, and behavioral problems in youth aged 10-17
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Aug-2009
Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is an intensive, home-based intervention for families of youth with social, emotional, and behavioral problems. Masters-level therapists engage family members in identifying and changing individual, family, and environmental fa
- Music education for improving reading skills in children and adolescents with dyslexia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Jul-2012
Dyslexia (or developmental dyslexia or specific reading disability) is a specific learning disorder that has a neurobiological origin. It is marked by difficulties with accurate or fluent recognition of words and poor spelling in people who have average o
- Music for pain relief
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Nov-2015
The efficacy of music for the treatment of pain has not been established.
- Music therapy for autistic people
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-May-2022
Social interaction and social communication are among the central areas of difficulty for autistic people. Music therapy uses music experiences and the relationships that develop through them to enable communication and expression, thus attempting to addr
- Music therapy for depression
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Nov-2008
Depression is a highly prevalent disorder associated with reduced social functioning, impaired quality of life, and increased mortality. Music therapy has been used in the treatment of a variety of mental disorders, but its impact on those with depression
