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- Stabilisation splint therapy for temporomandibular pain dysfunction syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Jan-2016
Pain dysfunction syndrome (PDS) is the most common temporomandibular disorder (TMD). There are many synonyms for this condition including facial arthromyalgia, TMJ dysfunction syndrome, myofacial pain dysfunction syndrome, craniomandibular dysfunction and
- Stapled versus handsewn methods for colorectal anastomosis surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Feb-2012
Previous systematic reviews comparing stapled and handsewn colorectal anastomosis that are available in the medical literature have not shown either technique to be superior. An update of this systematic review was performed to find out if there are any d
- Stapled versus handsewn methods for ileocolic anastomoses
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Sep-2011
Ileocolic anastomoses are commonly performed for right-sided colon cancer and Crohn's disease. The anastomosis may be constructed using a linear cutter stapler or by suturing. Individual trials comparing stapled versus handsewn ileocolic anastomoses have
- Steroid hormones for contraception in men
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Mar-2012
Male hormonal contraception has been an elusive goal. Administration of sex steroids to men can shut off sperm production through effects on the pituitary and hypothalamus. However, this approach also decreases production of testosterone, so 'add-back' th
- Steroids, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and stents for superior vena caval obstruction in carcinoma of the bronchus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Mar-2015
Superior vena caval obstruction (SVCO) is an uncommon manifestation of carcinoma of the bronchus characterised by neck swelling and distended veins over the chest. Treatment options include radiotherapy, chemotherapy, steroids and insertion of an expandab
- Stimulation of the wrist acupuncture point PC6 for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Nov-2015
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are common complications following surgery and anaesthesia. Antiemetic drugs are only partially effective in preventing PONV. An alternative approach is to stimulate the PC6 acupoint on the wrist. This is an update
- Strategies for communicating contraceptive effectiveness
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Apr-2013
Knowledge of contraceptive effectiveness is crucial to making an informed choice. The consumer has to comprehend the pros and cons of the contraceptive methods being considered. Choice may be influenced by understanding the likelihood of pregnancy with ea
- Strategies for increasing the participation of women in community breast cancer screening
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jan-2001
Strategies for reducing breast cancer mortality in western countries have focused on screening, at least for women aged 50 to 69 years. One of the requirements of any community screening program is to achieve a high participation rate, which is related to
- Strategies for integrating primary health services in low‐ and middle‐income countries at the point of delivery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Jul-2011
In some low- and middle-income countries, separate vertical programmes deliver specific life-saving interventions but can fragment services. Strategies to integrate services aim to bring together inputs, organisation, and delivery of particular functions
- Strategies for managing sexual dysfunction induced by antidepressant medication
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Apr-2013
Sexual dysfunction (including altered sexual desire, orgasmic and ejaculatory dysfunction, erectile and other problems) is a relatively common side effect of antidepressant medication. These sexual side effects may compromise a person's lifestyle and resu
- Strategies to improve adherence and continuation of shorter‐term hormonal methods of contraception
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Apr-2019
Worldwide, hormonal contraceptives are among the most popular reversible contraceptives. Despite high perfect-use effectiveness rates, typical-use effectiveness rates for shorter-term methods such as oral and injectable contraceptives are much lower. In l
- Strength training and aerobic exercise training for muscle disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Dec-2019
Strength training or aerobic exercise programmes, or both, might optimise muscle and cardiorespiratory function and prevent additional disuse atrophy and deconditioning in people with a muscle disease. This is an update of a review first published in 2004
- Stretching to prevent or reduce muscle soreness after exercise
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Jul-2011
Many people stretch before or after engaging in athletic activity. Usually the purpose is to reduce risk of injury, reduce soreness after exercise, or enhance athletic performance. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2007.
- Sub-Tenon's anaesthesia versus topical anaesthesia for cataract surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Aug-2015
Local anaesthesia for cataract surgery can be provided by sub-Tenon's or topical anaesthesia. Both techniques offer possible advantages. This review, which originally was published in 2007 and was updated in 2014, was undertaken to compare these two anaes
- Sucrose for analgesia in newborn infants undergoing painful procedures
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Jul-2016
Administration of oral sucrose with and without non-nutritive sucking is the most frequently studied non-pharmacological intervention for procedural pain relief in neonates.
- Sumatriptan (intranasal route of administration) for acute migraine attacks in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Feb-2012
Migraine is a highly disabling condition for the individual and also has wide-reaching implications for society, healthcare services, and the economy. Sumatriptan is an abortive medication for migraine attacks, belonging to the triptan family. Intranasal
- Sumatriptan (rectal route of administration) for acute migraine attacks in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Feb-2012
Migraine is a highly disabling condition for the individual and also has wide-reaching implications for society, healthcare services, and the economy. Sumatriptan is an abortive medication for migraine attacks, belonging to the triptan family. Rectal admi
- Sumatriptan (subcutaneous route of administration) for acute migraine attacks in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Feb-2012
Migraine is a highly disabling condition for the individual and also has wide-reaching implications for society, healthcare services, and the economy. Sumatriptan is an abortive medication for migraine attacks, belonging to the triptan family. Subcutaneou
- Superficial heat or cold for low back pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2011
Heat and cold are commonly utilised in the treatment of low-back pain by both health care professionals and people with low-back pain.
- Supervised exercise therapy versus home‐based exercise therapy versus walking advice for intermittent claudication
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Apr-2018
Although supervised exercise therapy (SET) provides significant symptomatic benefit for patients with intermittent claudication (IC), it remains an underutilized tool. Widespread implementation of SET is restricted by lack of facilities and funding. Struc
