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- Wendan decoction (Traditional Chinese medicine) for schizophrenia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Jun-2017
Wendan decoction (WDD) is one of the classical Chinese herb formulas used for psychotic symptoms. It is thought to be safe, accessible and inexpensive.
- Wheat flour fortification with iron and other micronutrients for reducing anaemia and improving iron status in populations
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2021
Anaemia is a condition where the number of red blood cells (and consequently their oxygen-carrying capacity) is insufficient to meet the body's physiological needs. Fortification of wheat flour is deemed a useful strategy to reduce anaemia in populations.
- Which anticholinergic drug for overactive bladder symptoms in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2012
Around 16% to 45% of adults have overactive bladder symptoms, urgency with frequency or urgency urinary incontinence, or both, termed 'overactive bladder syndrome'. Anticholinergic drugs are common treatments.
- Whole body vibration exercise training for fibromyalgia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Sep-2017
Exercise training is commonly recommended for adults with fibromyalgia. We defined whole body vibration (WBV) exercise as use of a vertical or rotary oscillating platform as an exercise stimulus while the individual engages in sustained static positioning
- Whole brain radiation therapy (WBRT) alone versus WBRT and radiosurgery for the treatment of brain metastases
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Sep-2017
Historically, whole brain radiation therapy (WBRT) has been the main treatment for brain metastases. Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) delivers high-dose focused radiation and is being increasingly utilized to treat brain metastases. The benefit of adding S
- Whole brain radiotherapy for the treatment of newly diagnosed multiple brain metastases
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Jan-2018
This is an update to the review published in the Cochrane Library (2012, Issue 4).
- Whole grain cereals for the primary or secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Aug-2017
There is evidence from observational studies that whole grains can have a beneficial effect on risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Earlier versions of this review found mainly short-term intervention studies. There are now longer-term randomised contro
- Whole grain foods for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Jan-2008
Diet as one aspect of lifestyle is thought to be one of the modifiable risk factors for the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Information is needed as to which components of the diet could be protective for this disease.
- Whole‐body cryotherapy (extreme cold air exposure) for preventing and treating muscle soreness after exercise in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Sep-2015
Recovery strategies are often used with the intention of preventing or minimising muscle soreness after exercise. Whole-body cryotherapy, which involves a single or repeated exposure(s) to extremely cold dry air (below -100 °C) in a specialised chamber or
- Whole-body vibration training for patients with neurodegenerative disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Dec-2011
Whole-body vibration (WBV) may be a complementary training to standard physical rehabilitation programmes and appears to have potential benefits in the sensorimotor system performance of patients with neurodegenerative diseases.
- Whole‐cell pertussis vaccine in early infancy for the prevention of allergy in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Sep-2021
Atopic diseases are the most common chronic conditions of childhood. The apparent rise in food anaphylaxis in young children over the past three decades is of particular concern, owing to the lack of proven prevention strategies other than the timely intr
- Withdrawal of antihypertensive drugs in older people
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Jun-2020
Hypertension is an important risk factor for subsequent cardiovascular events, including ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, cognitive decline and premature death. Overall, the use of antihypert
- Withdrawal of immunosuppressant or biologic therapy for patients with quiescent Crohn's disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-May-2018
Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic, relapsing and remitting disease of the gastrointestinal tract that can cause significant morbidity and disability. Current treatment guidelines recommend early intervention with immunosuppressant or biological therapy in
- Withdrawal or continuation of cholinesterase inhibitors or memantine or both, in people with dementia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Feb-2021
Dementia is a progressive syndrome characterised by deterioration in memory, thinking and behaviour, and by impaired ability to perform daily activities. Two classes of drug - cholinesterase inhibitors (donepezil, galantamine and rivastigmine) and memanti
- Withdrawal versus continuation of long‐term antipsychotic drug use for behavioural and psychological symptoms in older people with dementia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Mar-2018
Antipsychotic agents are often used to treat neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in people with dementia although there is uncertainty about the effectiveness of their long-term use for this indication and concern that they may cause harm, including higher mo
- Work‐break schedules for preventing musculoskeletal symptoms and disorders in healthy workers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Jul-2019
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are a group of musculoskeletal disorders that comprise one of the most common disorders related to occupational sick leave worldwide. Musculoskeletal disorders accounted for 21% to 28% of work absenteeism days in 201
- Workload and surgeon´s specialty for outcome after colorectal cancer surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Feb-2012
A large body of research has focused on investigating the effects of healthcare provider volume and specialization on patient outcomes including outcomes of colorectal cancer surgery. However there is conflicting evidence about the role of such healthcare
- Workplace interventions for increasing standing or walking for decreasing musculoskeletal symptoms in sedentary workers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Nov-2019
The prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among sedentary workers is high. Interventions that promote occupational standing or walking have been found to reduce occupational sedentary time, but it is unclear whether these interventions ameliorate musculo
- Workplace interventions for neck pain in workers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Apr-2011
Musculoskeletal disorders are the most common cause of disability in many industrial countries. Recurrent and chronic pain accounts for a substantial portion of workers' absenteeism. Neck pain seems to be more prominent in the general population than prev
- Workplace interventions for reducing sitting at work
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Dec-2018
A large number of people are employed in sedentary occupations. Physical inactivity and excessive sitting at workplaces have been linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, and all-cause mortality.
