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- Non-surgical treatment (other than steroid injection) for carpal tunnel syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Jun-2012
Non-surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome is frequently offered to those with mild to moderate symptoms. The effectiveness and duration of benefit from non-surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome remain unknown.
- NSAIDS or paracetamol, alone or combined with opioids, for cancer pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-May-2011
NSAIDs are widely applied to treat cancer pain and are frequently combined with opioids in combination preparations for this purpose. However, it is unclear which agent is most clinically efficacious for relieving cancer-related pain, or even what may be
- Nursing record systems: effects on nursing practice and healthcare outcomes
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Nov-2008
A nursing record system is the record of care that was planned or given to individual patients and clients by qualified nurses or other caregivers under the direction of a qualified nurse. Nursing record systems may be an effective way of influencing nurs
- Nutrient-enriched formula milk versus human breast milk for preterm infants following hospital discharge
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Sep-2008
Preterm infants are often growth-restricted at hospital discharge. Feeding infants after hospital discharge with nutrient-enriched formula milk instead of human breast milk might facilitate "catch-up" growth and improve development.
- Nutrient-enriched formula versus standard term formula for preterm infants following hospital discharge
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Feb-2012
Preterm infants are often growth-restricted at hospital discharge. Feeding infants after hospital discharge with nutrient-enriched formula rather than standard term formula might facilitate "catch-up" growth and improve development.
- Nutrition support for bone marrow transplant patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-May-2014
This is an update of the original Cochrane review published in Issue 2, 2002. Bone marrow transplantation involves administration of toxic chemotherapy and infusion of marrow cells. After treatment, patients can develop poor appetite, mucositis and gastro
- Nutritional interventions for liver-transplanted patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Jul-2012
Malnutrition is a common problem for patients waiting for orthotopic liver transplantation and a risk factor for post-transplant morbidity. The decision to initiate enteral or parenteral nutrition, to which patients and at which time, is still debated. Th
- Nutritional interventions for preventing and treating pressure ulcers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Jun-2014
Pressure ulcers affect approximately 10% of people in hospitals and older people are at highest risk. A correlation between inadequate nutritional intake and the development of pressure ulcers has been suggested by several studies, but the results have be
- Nutritional interventions for reducing morbidity and mortality in people with HIV
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Feb-2013
Adequate nutrition is important for optimal immune and metabolic function. Dietary support may, therefore, improve clinical outcomes in HIV-infected individuals by reducing the incidence of HIV-associated complications and attenuating progression of HIV d
- Nutritional supplementation for hip fracture aftercare in older people
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Nov-2009
Older people with hip fractures are often malnourished at the time of fracture, and have poor food intake subsequently.
- Nutritional supplementation for stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Nov-2012
Individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and low body weight have impaired pulmonary status, reduced diaphragmatic mass, lower exercise capacity and higher mortality than those who are adequately nourished. Nutritional support may be
- Nutritional support for head-injured patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Aug-2008
Head injury increases the body's metabolic responses, and therefore nutritional demands. Provision of an adequate supply of nutrients is associated with improved outcome. The best route for administering nutrition (parenterally (TPN) or enterally (EN)), a
- Nutritional support for liver disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Apr-2012
Weight loss and muscle wasting are commonly found in patients with end-stage liver disease. Since there is an association between malnutrition and poor clinical outcome, such patients (or those at risk of becoming malnourished) are often given parenteral
- Nystatin prophylaxis and treatment in severely immunodepressed patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Sep-2014
Nystatin is sometimes used prophylactically in patients with severe immunodeficiency or in the treatment of fungal infection in such patients, although its effect seems to be equivocal.
- Occlusal splints for treating sleep bruxism (tooth grinding)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Jul-2008
Sleep bruxism is an oral activity characterised by teeth grinding or clenching during sleep. Several treatments for sleep bruxism have been proposed such as pharmacological, psychological, and dental.
- Occupational therapy for multiple sclerosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Sep-2008
Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients are referred to occupational therapy with complaints about fatigue, limb weakness, alteration of upper extremity fine motor coordination, loss of sensation and spasticity that causes limitations in performance of activitie
- Occupational therapy for patients with problems in activities of daily living after stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Sep-2008
Occupational therapy aims to help people reach their maximum level of function and independence in all aspects of daily life.
- Occupational therapy for rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Jul-2008
For persons with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) the physical, personal, familial, social and vocational consequences are extensive. Occupational therapy (OT), with the aim to facilitate task performance and to decrease the consequences of rheumatoid arthritis
- Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) for type 2 diabetes mellitus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Nov-2008
People with type 2 diabetes mellitus are at increased risk from cardiovascular disease. Dietary omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are known to reduce triglyceride levels, but their impact on cholesterol levels, glycemic control and vascular outc
- One topical fluoride (toothpastes, or mouthrinses, or gels, or varnishes) versus another for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Aug-2008
Topical fluorides in the form of toothpaste, mouthrinse, varnish and gel are effective caries preventive measures. However, there is uncertainty about the relative value of these interventions.
