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- Behavioural and cognitive interventions with or without other treatments for the management of faecal incontinence in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Nov-2011
Faecal incontinence is a common and potentially distressing disorder of childhood.
- Behavioural treatment for chronic low-back pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2011
Behavioural treatment is commonly used in the management of chronic low-back pain (CLBP) to reduce disability through modification of maladaptive pain behaviours and cognitive processes. Three behavioural approaches are generally distinguished: operant, c
- Beta2-agonists for acute cough or a clinical diagnosis of acute bronchitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Aug-2015
The diagnosis of acute bronchitis is made on clinical grounds and a variety of clinical definitions have been used. There are no clearly effective treatments for the cough of acute bronchitis. Beta2-agonists are often prescribed, perhaps because clinician
- Betahistine for Ménière's disease or syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Feb-2011
This is an update of a Cochrane Review first published in The Cochrane Library in Issue 1, 2001 and previously updated in 2008.
- Biofeedback and/or sphincter exercises for the treatment of faecal incontinence in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Jun-2012
Faecal incontinence is a particularly embarrassing and distressing condition with significant medical, social and economic implications. Anal sphincter exercises (pelvic floor muscle training) and biofeedback therapy have been used to treat the symptoms o
- Biopsychosocial rehabilitation for upper limb repetitive strain injuries in working age adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Nov-2008
Upper limb repetitive strain injury is a common problem in western countries, causing human suffering and huge economical losses. Patients with prolonged pain associated with repetitive tasks in the work place can face both psychological and physical diff
- Bladder neck needle suspension for urinary incontinence in women
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Dec-2014
Bladder neck needle suspension is an operation traditionally used for moderate or severe stress urinary incontinence in women. About a third of adult women experience some urinary incontinence, and about a third of these have moderate or severe symptoms.
- Bladder training for urinary incontinence in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Nov-2008
Urinary incontinence is a common and distressing problem. Bladder training aims to increase the interval between voids and is widely used for the treatment of urinary incontinence.
- Braces and orthoses for treating osteoarthritis of the knee
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Mar-2015
Individuals with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee can be treated with a knee brace or a foot/ankle orthosis. The main purpose of these aids is to reduce pain, improve physical function and, possibly, slow disease progression. This is the second update of t
- Bronchodilators for bronchiolitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Jun-2014
Bronchiolitis is an acute, viral lower respiratory tract infection affecting infants and is sometimes treated with bronchodilators.
- Budesonide versus placebo for chronic asthma in children and adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Jul-2008
Inhaled budesonide is a widely used inhaled corticosteroid for asthma.
- Caffeine for asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Jul-2012
Caffeine has a variety of pharmacological effects; it is a weak bronchodilator and it also reduces respiratory muscle fatigue. It is chemically related to the drug theophylline which is used to treat asthma. It has been suggested that caffeine may reduce
- Caffeine for the prevention of injuries and errors in shift workers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Apr-2010
Sleepiness leads to a deterioration in performance and attention, and is associated with an increased risk of injury. Jet lag and shift work disorder are circadian rhythm sleep disorders which result in sleepiness and can elevate injury risk. They create
- Calcium antagonists as an add-on therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Feb-2013
This is an updated version of the original Cochrane review published in The Cochrane Library 2001, Issue 4.
- Calcium channel blockers for acute traumatic brain injury
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Aug-2008
Acute traumatic brain injury is a major cause of death and disability. Calcium channel blockers (calcium antagonists) have been used in an attempt to prevent cerebral vasospasm after injury, maintain blood flow to the brain, and so prevent further damage.
- Carbamazepine versus phenobarbitone monotherapy for epilepsy: an individual participant data review
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Jul-2015
This is an updated version of the original Cochrane review published in Issue 1, 2003, of the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
- Carbamazepine versus phenytoin monotherapy for epilepsy: an individual participant data review
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Aug-2015
This is an updated version of the original Cochrane review published in Issue 2, 2002 and its subsequent update in 2010.
- Carbamazepine versus valproate monotherapy for epilepsy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Aug-2009
Carbamazepine and valproate are drugs of first choice for epilepsy. Despite the lack of hard evidence from individual randomized controlled trials, there is strong clinical belief that valproate is the drug of choice for generalized epilepsies and carbama
- Care delivery and self management strategies for adults with epilepsy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Jan-2016
Researchers have criticised epilepsy care for adults for its lack of impact, stimulating the development of various service models and strategies to respond to perceived inadequacies.
- Chest physiotherapy for preventing morbidity in babies being extubated from mechanical ventilation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Sep-2010
Chest physiotherapy has been used to clear secretions and help lung ventilation in newborns who have needed mechanical ventilation for respiratory problems. However, there are concerns about the safety of some forms of chest physiotherapy.