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- Pharmacotherapy for hypertension in adults 60 years or older
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Jun-2019
This is the second substantive update of this review. It was originally published in 1998 and was previously updated in 2009. Elevated blood pressure (known as 'hypertension') increases with age - most rapidly over age 60. Systolic hypertension is more st
- Pharmacotherapy for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Jan-2006
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a prevalent and disabling disorder. Evidence that PTSD is characterised by specific psychobiological dysfunctions has contributed to a growing interest in the use of medication in its treatment.
- Physical activity programs for promoting bone mineralization and growth in preterm infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Apr-2014
Lack of physical stimulation may contribute to metabolic bone disease of preterm infants, resulting in poor bone mineralization and growth. Physical activity programs combined with adequate nutrition might help to promote bone mineralization and growth.
- Physical conditioning as part of a return to work strategy to reduce sickness absence for workers with back pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Aug-2013
Physical conditioning as part of a return to work strategy aims to improve work status for workers on sick leave due to back pain. This is the second update of a Cochrane Review (originally titled 'Work conditioning, work hardening and functional restorat
- Physical exercise for sleep problems in adults aged 60+
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Oct-2002
The prevalence of sleep problems in adulthood increases with age. While not all sleep changes are pathological in later life, severe disturbances may lead to depression, cognitive impairments, deterioration of quality of life, significant stresses for car
- Physical fitness training for stroke patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Mar-2020
Levels of physical activity and physical fitness are low after stroke. Interventions to increase physical fitness could reduce mortality and reduce disability through increased function.
- Physical interventions to interrupt or reduce the spread of respiratory viruses
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Nov-2020
Viral epidemics or pandemics of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) pose a global threat. Examples are influenza (H1N1) caused by the H1N1pdm09 virus in 2009, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in 2003, and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused
- Physical methods for preventing deep vein thrombosis in stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Jul-2010
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and resulting pulmonary embolism (PE) are important complications of stroke. Physical methods to reduce the risk of DVT and PE, such as graduated compression stockings (GCS) or intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) applied to
- Physical rehabilitation approaches for the recovery of function and mobility following stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Apr-2014
Various approaches to physical rehabilitation may be used after stroke, and considerable controversy and debate surround the effectiveness of relative approaches. Some physiotherapists base their treatments on a single approach; others use a mixture of co
- Physical therapies for reducing and controlling lymphoedema of the limbs
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-May-2008
Lymphoedema is the accumulation of excess fluid in the body caused by obstruction of the lymphatic drainage mechanisms. Management involves decongesting the reduced lymphatic pathways in order to reduce the size of the limb. There is a great deal of debat
- Physical training for asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Sep-2013
People with asthma may show less tolerance to exercise due to worsening asthma symptoms during exercise or other reasons such as deconditioning as a consequence of inactivity. Some may restrict activities as per medical advice or family influence and this
- Physical training for bronchiectasis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jul-2002
This review is no longer being updated. It has been replaced with a new review with the following citation. Lee AL, Gordon CS, Osadnik CR. Exercise training for bronchiectasis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2021, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD013110.
- Physician advice for smoking cessation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-May-2013
Healthcare professionals frequently advise people to improve their health by stopping smoking. Such advice may be brief, or part of more intensive interventions.
- Physiotherapy for Parkinson's disease: a comparison of techniques
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Jun-2014
Despite medical therapies and surgical interventions for Parkinson's disease (PD), patients develop progressive disability. The role of physiotherapy is to maximise functional ability and minimise secondary complications through movement rehabilitation wi
- Physiotherapy interventions for ankylosing spondylitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Jan-2008
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic, inflammatory rheumatic disease. Physiotherapy is considered an important part of the overall management of AS.
- Physiotherapy interventions for shoulder pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Apr-2003
The prevalence of shoulder disorders has been reported to range from seven to 36% of the population (Lundberg 1969) accounting for 1.2% of all General Practitioner encounters in Australia (Bridges Webb 1992). Substantial disability and significant morbidi
- Pine bark (Pinus spp.) extract for treating chronic disorders
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Sep-2020
Pine bark (Pinus spp.) extract is rich in bioflavonoids, predominantly proanthocyanidins, which are antioxidants. Commercially-available extract supplements are marketed for preventing or treating various chronic conditions associated with oxidative stres
- Piracetam for reducing the incidence of painful sickle cell disease crises
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Feb-2016
Sickle cell disease is one of the most common genetic disorders. Sickle cell crises in which irregular and dehydrated cells contribute to blocking of blood vessels are characterised by episodes of pain. Treatment is mainly supportive and symptomatic. In v
- Pit and fissure sealants for preventing dental decay in permanent teeth
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-Jul-2017
Dental sealants were introduced in the 1960s to help prevent dental caries, mainly in the pits and fissures of occlusal tooth surfaces. Sealants act to prevent bacteria growth that can lead to dental decay. Evidence suggests that fissure sealants are effe
- Pit and fissure sealants versus fluoride varnishes for preventing dental decay in the permanent teeth of children and adolescents
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Nov-2020
Most of the detected increment in dental caries among children above the age of six years and adolescents is confined to occlusal surfaces of posterior permanent molars. Dental sealants and fluoride varnishes are much used to prevent caries. As the effect