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- Intravenous immunoglobulin for preventing infection in preterm and/or low birth weight infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Jul-2013
Nosocomial infections continue to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among preterm and/or low birth weight (LBW) infants. Preterm infants are deficient in immunoglobulin G (IgG); therefore, administration of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG
- Intravenous immunoglobulin for suspected or proven infection in neonates
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Mar-2015
Neonates are at higher risk of infection due to immuno-incompetence. Maternal transport of immunoglobulins to the fetus mainly occurs after 32 weeks' gestation, and endogenous synthesis begins several months after birth. Administration of intravenous immu
- Intravenous immunoglobulin for the treatment of Kawasaki disease in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Aug-2008
Kawasaki disease is the most common cause of acquired heart disease in children in developed countries. The coronary arteries supplying the heart can be damaged in Kawasaki disease. The principal advantage of timely diagnosis is the potential to prevent t
- Intravenous immunoglobulin for treating sepsis, severe sepsis and septic shock
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Sep-2013
Mortality from sepsis and septic shock remains high. Results of trials on intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG) as adjunctive therapy for sepsis have been conflicting. This is an update of a Cochrane review that was originally published in 1999 and updated i
- Intravenous immunoglobulins for multiple sclerosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Jan-2010
Animal experiments suggest that intravenous immunoglobulins can reverse some of the disease process of central nervous system demyelination. Subsequently, clinical trials of intravenous immunoglobulins have been conducted in people with multiple sclerosis
- Iron therapy for improving psychomotor development and cognitive function in children under the age of three with iron deficiency anaemia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-May-2013
Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) are common in young children. It has been suggested that the lack of iron may have deleterious effects on children's psychomotor development and cognitive function. To evaluate the benefits of iron therapy
- Low molecular weight heparins versus unfractionated heparin for acute coronary syndromes
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Aug-2010
Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are an important source of morbidity and mortality. Despite weak evidence for the use of unfractionated heparin (UFH) for acute coronary syndromes it is considered an accepted treatment for unstable angina and non-ST segment
- Malaria chemoprophylaxis in sickle cell disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Nov-2008
Malaria is the most common precipitating cause of crises in sickle cell disease in malaria-endemic countries. Health professionals often recommend life-long malaria chemoprophylaxis for people with sickle cell disease living in these areas. It is therefor
- Male circumcision for prevention of heterosexual acquisition of HIV in men
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Apr-2013
Male circumcision is defined as the surgical removal of all or part of the foreskin of the penis and may be practiced as part of a religious ritual, as a medical procedure, or as part of a traditional ritual performed as an initiation into manhood. Since
- Management of toxoplasmic encephalitis in HIV-infected adults (with an emphasis on resource-poor settings)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Sep-2011
Cerebral toxoplasmosis or toxoplasmic meningoencephalitis (hereafter referred to as TE) was one of the first opportunistic infections to be described in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) -infected patients. Treatment of TE has been relatively successful
- Mass media interventions for promoting HIV testing
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Nov-2008
Use of the mass media is one of the important strategies in communicating behavioral change in relation to HIV/AIDS prevention. Mass media are used to promote voluntary HIV counseling and testing and to sustain test-seeking behavior.
- Medical treatments for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura during pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-May-2012
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a common hematologic disorder caused by immune-mediated thrombocytopenia. The magnitude of the maternal-fetal risk of ITP during pregnancy is controversial. Labour management of pregnant women with ITP remains
- Metalloporphyrins for treatment of unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia in neonates
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Oct-2008
Metalloporphyrins are heme analogues that inhibit heme oxygenase, the rate-limiting enzyme in the catabolism of heme to bilirubin. By preventing the formation of bilirubin, they have the potential to reduce the level of unconjugated bilirubin in neonates
- Methods to decrease blood loss and transfusion requirements for liver transplantation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Mar-2012
Excessive blood loss and increased blood transfusion requirements may have significant impact on the short-term and long-term outcomes after liver transplantation.
- Micronutrient supplementation in children and adults with HIV infection
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Nov-2011
Micronutrient deficiencies are widespread and compound the effects of HIV disease; micronutrient supplements may be effective and safe in reducing this burden.
- Neonatal screening for sickle cell disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Sep-2010
Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder that occurs throughout the world with its highest incidence in areas of Africa where malaria is endemic. It affects up to 1 in 60 infants born in some areas of Africa. There are a number of potentially serious
- Nonoxynol-9 for preventing vaginal acquisition of HIV infection by women from men
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Dec-2011
There is a need for female-controlled methods of HIV prevention. Vaginal microbicides, substances inserted into the vagina to prevent women acquiring HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) from men, could be useful in this regard. One potential va
- Nonoxynol-9 for preventing vaginal acquisition of sexually transmitted infections by women from men
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Dec-2011
The incidence and prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STI) and other reproductive tract infections (RTI) is high in much of the developing and parts of the developed worlds. STIs and RTIs are associated with the vaginal transmission of HIV. Add
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and perioperative bleeding in paediatric tonsillectomy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Jul-2013
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used for pain relief following tonsillectomy in children. However, as they inhibit platelet aggregation and prolong bleeding time they could cause increased perioperative bleeding. The overall risk remains
- Nutrition support for bone marrow transplant patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-May-2014
This is an update of the original Cochrane review published in Issue 2, 2002. Bone marrow transplantation involves administration of toxic chemotherapy and infusion of marrow cells. After treatment, patients can develop poor appetite, mucositis and gastro
