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- Bronchodilators for the prevention and treatment of chronic lung disease in preterm infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-May-2012
Chronic lung disease (CLD) occurs frequently in preterm infants. Bronchodilators have the potential effect of dilating small airways with muscle hypertrophy. Increase in compliance and tidal volume and decrease in pulmonary resistance have been documented
- Bronchoscopy-guided antimicrobial therapy for cystic fibrosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Jan-2016
Early diagnosis and treatment of lower respiratory tract infections are the mainstay of management of lung disease in cystic fibrosis. When sputum samples are unavailable, treatment relies mainly on cultures from oropharyngeal specimens; however, there ar
- Buccal or sublingual misoprostol for cervical ripening and induction of labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Sep-2009
This is one of a series of reviews of cervical ripening and labour induction using standardised methodology. Misoprostol administered by the oral and sublingual routes have the advantage of rapid onset of action, while the sublingual and vaginal routes ha
- Budesonide at different doses for chronic asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Jul-2008
Inhaled budesonide (BUD) is available in a range of doses for treating chronic asthma.
- Budesonide for induction of remission in Crohn's disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-May-2015
Corticosteroids are commonly used for the induction of remission in Crohn's disease. However, traditional corticosteroids can cause significant adverse events. Budesonide is an alternative glucocorticoid with limited systemic bioavailability.
- Budesonide for maintenance of remission in Crohn's disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Aug-2014
Corticosteroids are effective for induction, but not maintenance of remission in Crohn's disease. Significant concerns exist regarding the risk for adverse events, particularly when corticosteroids are used for long treatment courses. Budesonide is a gluc
- 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.
- Buflomedil for acute ischaemic stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Jun-2015
Few strategies are effective for the treatment of acute ischaemic stroke. Buflomedil is a vasoactive agent that has been used for peripheral arterial diseases. Research studies have suggested that buflomedil may have beneficial effects in people with cere
- Buflomedil for intermittent claudication
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Feb-2013
Intermittent claudication (IC) is pain caused by chronic occlusive arterial disease, that develops in a limb during exercise and is relieved with rest. Buflomedil is a vasoactive agent used to treat peripheral vascular disease. However, its clinical effic
- Bulking agents, antispasmodics and antidepressants for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Feb-2013
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic gastrointestinal disorder. The role of pharmacotherapy for IBS is limited and focused mainly on symptom control.
- Buprenorphine for neuropathic pain in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Sep-2015
Opioid drugs, including buprenorphine, are commonly used to treat neuropathic pain, and are considered effective by some professionals. Most reviews have examined all opioids together. This review sought evidence specifically for buprenorphine, at any dos
- Buprenorphine for the management of opioid withdrawal
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-May-2009
Managed withdrawal is a necessary step prior to drug-free treatment or as the end point of substitution treatment.
- Buprenorphine for treating cancer pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Jun-2015
Many patients with cancer experience moderate to severe pain that requires treatment with strong analgesics. Buprenorphine, fentanyl and morphine are examples of strong opioids used for the relief of cancer pain. Strong opioids are, however, not effective
- Buprenorphine maintenance versus placebo or methadone maintenance for opioid dependence
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Feb-2014
Buprenorphine maintenance treatment has been evaluated in randomised controlled trials against placebo medication, and separately as an alternative to methadone for management of opioid dependence.
- Bypass surgery for chronic lower limb ischaemia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-May-2008
Surgical bypass of an occluded arterial segment is one of the mainstay treatments for patients with critical limb ischaemia (CLI). However, it was introduced without formal evaluation.
- Cabergoline for levodopa-induced complications in Parkinson's disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Dec-2015
Long term levodopa therapy in Parkinson's disease is associated with the development of motor complications including abnormal involuntary movements and a shortening response to each dose (wearing off phenomenon). It is thought that dopamine agonists can
- Cabergoline for preventing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Jan-2012
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a complication resulting from administration of human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) in assisted reproduction technology (ART) treatment. Most case are mild, but forms of moderate or severe OHSS appear in 3% to 8
- Cabergoline versus bromocriptine for levodopa-induced complications in Parkinson's disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Dec-2015
Long term levodopa therapy in Parkinson's disease is associated with the development of motor complications including abnormal involuntary movements and a shortening response to each dose (wearing off phenomenon). It is thought that dopamine agonists can
- Caesarean delivery for the second twin
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Nov-2011
The optimal mode of birth for a second twin in breech position is controversial, with support for both caesarean and vaginal birth.
- Caesarean section for non-medical reasons at term
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Feb-2012
Caesarean section rates are progressively rising in many parts of the world. One suggested reason is increasing requests by women for caesarean section in the absence of clear medical indications, such as placenta praevia, HIV infection, contracted pelvis
