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- The role of iron in the management of chemotherapy‐induced anemia in cancer patients receiving erythropoiesis‐stimulating agents
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Feb-2016
Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) are commonly used to treat chemotherapy-induced anemia (CIA). However, about half of patients do not benefit.
- The role of maintenance therapy in acute promyelocytic leukemia in the first complete remission
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Mar-2013
Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is the most curable type of leukemia. A consensus exists regarding the need for administration of both induction and consolidation treatments, albeit using different approaches. However, there is conflicting evidence for
- The use of propofol for procedural sedation in emergency departments
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Jul-2015
There is increasing evidence that propofol is efficacious and safe for procedural sedation (PS) in the emergency department (ED) setting. However, propofol has a narrow therapeutic window and lacks of a reversal agent. The aim of this review was to cohere
- The use of ultrasound guidance for perioperative neuraxial and peripheral nerve blocks in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Feb-2019
The use of ultrasound guidance for regional anaesthesia has become popular over the past two decades. However, it is not recognized by all experts as an essential tool, perhaps because it is unclear whether ultrasound reduces the risk of severe neurologic
- The WHO Health Promoting School framework for improving the health and well-being of students and their academic achievement
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Apr-2014
The World Health Organization's (WHO’s) Health Promoting Schools (HPS) framework is an holistic, settings-based approach to promoting health and educational attainment in school. The effectiveness of this approach has not been previously rigorously review
- The 'WHO Safe Communities' model for the prevention of injury in whole populations
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Jul-2009
The World Health Organization (WHO) 'safe communities' approach to injury prevention has been embraced around the world as a model for co-ordinating community efforts to enhance safety and reduce injury. Approximately 150 communities throughout the world
- Theophylline, aminophylline, caffeine and analogues for acute ischaemic stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Jul-2004
Theophylline causes potent cerebral vasoconstriction which decreases blood flow in the non-ischaemic areas of the brain and increases collateral blood flow surrounding the ischaemic region. NOTE: This review covers an area where no active research is taki
- Theory-based interventions for contraception
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Nov-2016
The explicit use of theory in research helps expand the knowledge base. Theories and models have been used extensively in HIV-prevention research and in interventions for preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The health behavior field uses ma
- Therapeutic communities for substance related disorder
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Mar-2008
Therapeutic communities (TCs) are a popular treatment for the rehabilitation of drug users in the USA and Europe.
- Therapeutic drug monitoring of antiretrovirals for people with HIV
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-May-2009
Despite the efficacy of combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) and the improvement in prognosis of those living with HIV/AIDS, a large proportion of individuals on ART does not achieve or maintain adequate virological suppression. Several tools have be
- Therapeutic exercise for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or motor neuron disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-May-2013
Despite the high incidence of muscle weakness in individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or motor neuron disease (MND), the effects of exercise in this population are not well understood. This is an update of a review first published in 2008.
- Therapeutic exercises for affecting post‐treatment swallowing in people treated for advanced‐stage head and neck cancers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Aug-2016
Head and neck cancer treatment has developed over the last decade, with improved mortality and survival rates, but the treatments often result in dysphagia (a difficulty in swallowing) as a side effect. This may be acute, resolving after treatment, or rem
- Therapeutic interventions for Burkitt lymphoma in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Jul-2011
Burkitt lymphoma (BL) is an important cancer found mostly in children but uncertainty remains as to the most effective form of management. In endemic areas, late-stage presentation as a result of delayed access to treatment compounds the situation.
- Therapeutic interventions for disease progression in Huntington's disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Jul-2009
Huntington's disease (HD) is an autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disease with an average onset between the fourth and fifth decade of life; it leads to death 15 to 20 years after the onset of symptoms. Although several drugs seem effective in controll
- Therapeutic interventions for symptomatic treatment in Huntington's disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Jul-2009
Huntington's disease (HD) is an orphan autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disorder caused by the amplification of a nucleic acids triplet repeat. It is characterised by core symptoms of chorea, progressive dementia and psychiatric manifestations such as
- Therapeutic monitoring of antiepileptic drugs for epilepsy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Apr-2010
This is an updated version of the original Cochrane review published in Issue 1, 2007.
- Therapeutic touch for anxiety disorders
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jul-2007
Anxiety disorders are a common occurrence in today's society. There is interest from the community in the use of complementary therapies for anxiety disorders. This review examined the currently available evidence supporting the use of therapeutic touch i
- Therapeutic touch for healing acute wounds
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Aug-2016
Therapeutic Touch (TT) is an alternative therapy that has gained popularity over the past two decades for helping wounds to heal. Practitioners enter a meditative state and pass their hands above the patient's body to find and correct any imbalances in th
- Therapeutic ultrasound for acute ankle sprains
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Jun-2011
Ultrasound is used in the treatment of a wide variety of musculoskeletal disorders, which include acute ankle sprains. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 1999, and previously updated in 2004.
- Therapeutic ultrasound for carpal tunnel syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Mar-2013
Therapeutic ultrasound may be offered to people experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The effectiveness and duration of benefit of this non-surgical intervention remain unclear.
