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- Aromatherapy for pain management in labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Jul-2011
Many women would like to avoid pharmacological or invasive methods of pain management in labour and this may contribute towards the popularity of complementary methods of pain management. This review examined currently available evidence supporting the us
- Aromatherapy for treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Mar-2012
Postoperative nausea and vomiting is a common and unpleasant phenomenon and current therapies are not always effective for all patients. Aromatherapy has been suggested as a possible addition to the available treatment strategies.
- Art therapy for schizophrenia or schizophrenia-like illnesses
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Oct-2008
Many people with schizophrenia or schizophrenia-like illnesses continue to experience symptoms in spite of medication. In addition to medication, creative therapies, such as art therapy, may be helpful. Art therapy allows exploration of the patient's inne
- Artemether for severe malaria
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Sep-2014
In 2011 the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended parenteral artesunate in preference to quinine as first-line treatment for people with severe malaria. Prior to this recommendation, many countries, particularly in Africa, had begun to use artemethe
- Artemether-lumefantrine (four-dose regimen) for treating uncomplicated falciparum malaria
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Aug-2008
The World Health Organization recommends artemether-lumefantrine, an expensive drug, as a treatment for uncomplicated malaria. We sought evidence of the superiority of the four-dose regimen over existing treatments.
- Artemether-lumefantrine (six-dose regimen) for treating uncomplicated falciparum malaria
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Aug-2011
Using a pilot system we have categorised this review as: Current question - no update intended (topic covered in another review. Refer to: Sinclair D, Zani B, Donegan S, Olliaro P, Garner P. Artemisinin-based combination therapy for treating uncomplicated
- Artemether-lumefantrine for treating uncomplicated falciparum malaria
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Aug-2009
Artemether-lumefantrine is being recommended by the World Health Organization for treating uncomplicated malaria. It is expensive. We sought evidence of its superiority over existing treatment regimens.
- Artemisinin derivatives for treating severe malaria
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Nov-2009
Artemisinin derivatives may have advantages over quinoline drugs for treating severe malaria since they are fast acting and effective against quinine resistant malaria parasites.
- Artemisinin derivatives for treating uncomplicated malaria
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Nov-2009
Artemisinin derivatives are a relatively new group of drugs with antimalarial properties. As resistance to other antimalarial drugs continues to increase, artemisinin drugs may be useful alternatives.
- Artemisinin-based combination therapy for treating uncomplicated malaria
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Aug-2009
The World Health Organization recommends uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria is treated using Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT). This review aims to assist the decision making of malaria control programmes by providing an overview of the relativ
- Artemisinin-based combination therapy for treating uncomplicated Plasmodium vivax malaria
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Oct-2013
Plasmodium vivax is an important cause of malaria in many parts of Asia and South America, and parasite resistance to the standard treatment (chloroquine) is now high in some parts of Oceania. This review aims to assess the current treatment options in t
- Artemisinin-naphthoquine for treating uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Feb-2015
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) for treating people with Plasmodium falciparum malaria. Five combinations are currently recommended, all administered over three days. Artemisinin-naphthoquine is a
- Artesunate plus mefloquine versus mefloquine for treating uncomplicated malaria
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Mar-2012
Using a pilot system we have categorised this review as: “Historical question – no update intended: monotherapy no longer recommended" (see published notes).
- Artesunate versus quinine for treating severe malaria
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-May-2012
Severe malaria results in over a million deaths every year, most of them in children aged under five years and living in sub-Saharan Africa. This review examines whether treatment with artesunate, instead of the standard treatment quinine, would result in
- Arthrocentesis and lavage for treating temporomandibular joint disorders
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Dec-2015
Temporomandibular joint disorders are important oral health problems, reducing the quality of life of sufferers. It has been estimated that approximately 20% to 30% of the adult population will experience temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Arthrocentesi
- Arthrographic distension for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Sep-2008
Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder or painful stiff shoulder) is characterised by spontaneous onset of shoulder pain accompanied by progressive stiffness and disability. It is usually self-limiting but often has a prolonged course over two to three year
- Arthroplasties (with and without bone cement) for proximal femoral fractures in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-May-2010
Numerous types of arthroplasties may be used in the surgical treatment of a hip fracture (proximal femoral fracture). The main differences between the implants are in the design of the stems, whether the stem is cemented or uncemented, whether a second ar
- Arthroplasties for hip fracture in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Feb-2022
Hip fractures are a major healthcare problem, presenting a huge challenge and burden to individuals and healthcare systems. The number of hip fractures globally is rising rapidly. The majority of hip fractures are treated surgically. This review evaluates
- Arthroplasty versus fusion in single-level cervical degenerative disc disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-May-2015
There is ongoing debate about whether fusion or arthroplasty is superior in the treatment of single level cervical degenerative disc disease. Mainly because the intended advantage of arthroplasty over fusion, that is, the prevention of symptoms due to adj
- Arthroscopic debridement for knee osteoarthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Sep-2008
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive disease that initially affects the articular cartilage. Observational studies have shown benefits for arthroscopic debridement (AD) on the osteoarthritic knee, but other recent studies have yielded conflicting res
