Showing 141-160 of 305 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Endocrine and nutrition 
- Interventions for treating oral lichen planus: corticosteroid therapies
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Feb-2020
Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a relatively common chronic T cell-mediated disease, which can cause significant pain, particularly in its erosive or ulcerative forms. As pain is the indication for treatment of OLP, pain resolution is the primary outcome for
- Interventions for treating oral mucositis for patients with cancer receiving treatment
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Sep-2010
Treatment of cancer is increasingly effective but associated with short and long term side effects. Oral side effects, including oral mucositis (mouth ulceration), remain a major source of illness despite the use of a variety of agents to treat them.
- Interventions in the management of serum lipids for preventing stroke recurrence
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Jul-2009
Studies have shown that interventions which reduce total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels also reduce coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke events in those with a history of CHD. However, it is uncertain whether treatment to alter choleste
- Interventions to change the behaviour of health professionals and the organisation of care to promote weight reduction in overweight and obese adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Nov-2010
The prevalence of obesity is increasing globally and will, if left unchecked, have major implications for both population health and costs to health services.
- Interventions to improve the management of diabetes mellitus in primary care, outpatient and community settings
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Nov-2008
Diabetes is a common chronic disease that is increasingly managed in primary care. Different systems have been proposed to manage diabetes care.
- Interventions to reduce weight gain in schizophrenia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Feb-2010
Weight gain is common for people with schizophrenia and this has serious implications for health and well being.
- Intragastric balloon for obesity
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Nov-2008
Obesity is one of the major public health problems of modern society. Intragastric balloon (IGB) treatment for obesity has been developed as a temporary aid. Its primary objective is the treatment of obese people, who have had unsatisfactory results in th
- Iodine supplementation for preventing iodine deficiency disorders in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Nov-2008
Iodine deficiency is the main cause of potentially preventable mental retardation in childhood, as well as causing goitre and hypothyroidism in people of all ages. It is still prevalent in large parts of the world.
- Iodine supplementation for the prevention of mortality and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Sep-2008
Parenteral nutrition solutions, formula milks, and human breast milk contain insufficient iodine to meet recommended intakes for preterm infants. Iodine deficiency may exacerbate transient hypothyroxinaemia in preterm infants and this may be associated wi
- Iodised salt for preventing iodine deficiency disorders
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Nov-2008
Iodine deficiency is the main cause for potentially preventable mental retardation in childhood, as well as causing goitre and hypothyroidism in people of all ages. It is still prevalent in large parts of the world.
- Lactase treated feeds to promote growth and feeding tolerance in preterm infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Feb-2013
Successful transition from parenteral nutrition to full enteral feedings during the immediate neonatal period is associated with improved growth in preterm infants. Lactase is the last of the major intestinal disaccharidases to develop in preterm infants.
- Laparoscopic drilling by diathermy or laser for ovulation induction in anovulatory polycystic ovary syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Mar-2014
Surgical ovarian wedge resection was the first established treatment for women with anovulatory polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) but was largely abandoned both due to the risk of postsurgical adhesions and the introduction of medical ovulation induction.
- Laser and photoepilation for unwanted hair growth
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Nov-2008
Unwanted hair growth is a therapeutic challenge and considerable resources are spent to achieve a hair-free appearance. Epilation with laser devices (alexandrite, diode, neodymium:YAG, and ruby lasers) and intense pulsed light are commonly used although t
- Leukotriene receptor antagonists for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Jun-2011
Leukotriene receptor antagonists are a new class of drug that were initially identified for use in asthma. As they have an effect on neutrophil mediated inflammation, they may be of benefit in bronchiectasis.
- Lipid-lowering for peripheral arterial disease of the lower limb
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Oct-2008
Lipid-lowering therapy is recommended for secondary prevention in people with coronary artery disease. It may also reduce cardiovascular events and/or local disease progression in people with lower limb peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
- Long versus short course treatment with metformin and clomiphene citrate for ovulation induction in women with PCOS
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Nov-2012
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy among reproductive-aged women. Apart from infertility, women with PCOS often have other endocrine disorders, including insulin resistance, hyperinsulinaemia and hyperandrogenism. Metformin
- Long-acting beta2-agonists for bronchiectasis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Aug-2010
Symptoms of bronchiectasis include chronic productive cough, wheeze, breathlessness and recurrent infections of the lower respiratory tract. Long-acting bronchodilators are being used more frequently in the management of people with this condition.
- Long-acting insulin analogues versus NPH insulin (human isophane insulin) for type 2 diabetes mellitus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Aug-2009
Despite indications from epidemiological trials that higher blood glucose concentrations are associated with a higher risk for developing micro- and macrovascular complications, evidence for a beneficial effect of antihyperglycaemic therapy in patients wi
- Long-term non-pharmacological weight loss interventions for adults with prediabetes
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Nov-2008
Most persons with prediabetes (impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose) are overweight, and obesity worsens the metabolic and physiologic abnormalities associated with this condition. Prediabetes is an important risk factor for the developm
- Long-term non-pharmacological weight loss interventions for adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Nov-2008
Most persons with type 2 diabetes are overweight and obesity worsens the metabolic and physiologic abnormalities associated with diabetes.
