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- Protein and energy supplementation in elderly people at risk from malnutrition
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Feb-2009
Evidence for the effectiveness of nutritional supplements containing protein and energy, often prescribed for older people, is limited. Malnutrition is more common in this age group and deterioration of nutritional status can occur during illness. It is i
- Protein containing synthetic surfactant versus animal derived surfactant extract for the prevention and treatment of respiratory distress syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Sep-2008
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in preterm infants. RDS is caused by a deficiency, dysfunction, or inactivation of pulmonary surfactant. Numerous surfactants of either animal extract or synthetic desig
- Protein restriction for children with chronic kidney disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Jul-2012
Protein restriction has been prescribed for some time for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The effect of a low protein diet on delaying the progression to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in children and its impact on growth and nutrition remain
- Protein restriction for diabetic renal disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Nov-2008
Diabetic renal disease (diabetic nephropathy) is a leading cause of end-stage renal failure. Once the process has started, it cannot be reversed by glycaemic control, but progression might be slowed by control of blood pressure and protein restriction.
- Protein supplementation of human milk for promoting growth in preterm infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Nov-2008
For term infants, human milk provides adequate nutrition to facilitate growth, as well as potential beneficial effects on immunity and the maternal-infant emotional state. However, the role of human milk in preterm infants is less well defined as it conta
- Provision of a surgeon's performance data for people considering elective surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Feb-2015
A consumer model of health supports that people undergoing elective surgery should be informed about the past operative performance of their surgeon before making two important decisions: 1. to consent to the proposed surgery, and 2. to have a particular
- Psychoeducation for schizophrenia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Dec-2012
Schizophrenia can be a severe and chronic illness characterised by lack of insight and poor compliance with treatment. Psychoeducational approaches have been developed to increase patients' knowledge of, and insight into, their illness and its treatment.
- Psychological and educational interventions for atopic eczema in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Nov-2015
Psychological and educational interventions have been used as an adjunct to conventional therapy for children with atopic eczema to enhance the effectiveness of topical therapy. This is an update of the original Cochrane review.
- Psychological and educational interventions for preventing depression in children and adolescents
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Nov-2011
Depression is common in young people, has a marked negative impact and is associated with self-harm and suicide. Preventing its onset would be an important advance in public health.
- Psychological interventions for adults with asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Aug-2008
Many people have asthma, and for some their symptoms may be triggered by psychological factors. In addition, compliance with medical therapy may have a psychological dimension. Therefore, psychological interventions aim to reduce the burden of symptoms an
- Psychological interventions for children with asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Mar-2009
Asthma is a chronic disease of inflammation and smooth muscle dysfunction, including bronchoconstriction. These symptoms are usually associated with widespread but variable airflow obstruction that is often reversible either spontaneously or with treatmen
- Psychological interventions for coronary heart disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Jun-2011
Psychological symptoms are strongly associated with coronary heart disease (CHD), and many psychological treatments are offered following cardiac events or procedures.
- Psychological interventions for depression in adolescent and adult congenital heart disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Oct-2013
Adult and adolescent congenital heart disease is increasing in prevalence as better medical care means more children are surviving to adulthood. People with chronic disease often also experience depression. There are several non-pharmacological treatments
- Psychological interventions for individuals with cystic fibrosis and their families
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Jun-2014
With increasing survival estimates for individuals with cystic fibrosis, long-term management has become an important focus. Psychological interventions are largely concerned with adherence to treatment, emotional and social adaptation and health-related
- Psychological interventions for multiple sclerosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Sep-2008
The unpredictable, variable nature of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and the possibility of increasing disability, means that a diagnosis can have substantial psychological consequences.
- Psychological interventions for needle-related procedural pain and distress in children and adolescents
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Oct-2013
This review is an updated version of the original Cochrane review published in Issue 4, 2006. Needle-related procedures are a common source of pain and distress for children. Our previous review on this topic indicated that a number of psychological inter
- Psychological interventions for overweight or obesity
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-May-2014
Overweight and obesity are global health problems which are increasing throughout the industrialised world. If left unchecked, they will continue to contribute to the ever increasing non communicable disease burden.
- Psychological interventions for symptomatic management of non-specific chest pain in patients with normal coronary anatomy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Jun-2015
Recurrent chest pain in the absence of coronary artery disease is a common problem which sometimes leads to excess use of medical care. Although many studies have examined the causes of pain in these patients, few clinical trials have evaluated treatment.
- Psychological interventions for women with metastatic breast cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Jun-2015
Psychological symptoms are associated with metastatic breast cancer. This is the basis for exploring the impact of psychological interventions on psychosocial and survival outcomes. One early study appeared to show significant survival and psychological b
- Psychological interventions to improve adherence to oral hygiene instructions in adults with periodontal diseases
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Feb-2016
Adherence to oral hygiene is an important aspect of the treatment of periodontal disease. Traditional educational interventions have been shown to be of little value in achieving long term behaviour change.
