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- Extent of lymph node dissection for adenocarcinoma of the stomach
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Jun-2015
The impact of lymphadenectomy extent on the survival of patients with primary resectable gastric carcinoma is debated.
- Fast track surgery versus conventional recovery strategies for colorectal surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Jan-2011
In recent years the Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) postoperative pathway in (ileo-)colorectal surgery, aiming at improving perioperative care and decreasing postoperative complications, has become more common.
- Feed thickener for newborn infants with gastro-oesophageal reflux
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Oct-2008
Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) is common in newborn infants. A common first line management is the use of feed thickeners.
- Fibreoptic phototherapy for neonatal jaundice
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Oct-2008
Phototherapy is used to treat newborn infants with hyperbilirubinaemia. Fibreoptic phototherapy is a new mode of phototherapy which is reported to lower serum bilirubin (SBR) while minimising disruption of normal infant care.
- Fish oil for induction of remission in ulcerative colitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-May-2008
Fish oil supplements, which are rich in n-3 fatty acids, may reduce inflammation, decrease the need for anti-inflammatory drugs, and promote normal weight gain in people with ulcerative colitis.
- Fluid and pharmacological agents for adhesion prevention after gynaecological surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Jun-2014
Adhesions are fibrin bands that are a common consequence of gynaecological surgery. They are caused by various conditions including pelvic inflammatory disease and endometriosis. Adhesions are associated with considerable co-morbidity, including pelvic pa
- Fluoridated milk for preventing dental caries
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Sep-2015
Dental caries remains a major public health problem in most industrialised countries, affecting 60% to 90% of schoolchildren and the vast majority of adults. Milk may provide a relatively cost-effective vehicle for fluoride delivery in the prevention of d
- Fluoride for treating postmenopausal osteoporosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-May-2010
Osteoporosis is a condition that results in an increased risk of fractures due to the reduction of bone volume, which is caused by an imbalance between bone formation and bone resorption. Because of this property, fluoride has been used for over 30 years
- Fluoride gels for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Jun-2015
Topically applied fluoride gels have been widely used as a caries-preventive intervention in dental surgeries and school-based programmes for over three decades. This updates the Cochrane review of fluoride gels for preventing dental caries in children an
- Fluoride mouthrinses for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Aug-2008
Fluoride mouthrinses have been used extensively as a caries-preventive intervention in school-based programmes and individually at home.
- Fluoride toothpastes for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Aug-2008
Fluoride toothpastes have been widely used for over 3 decades and remain a benchmark intervention for the prevention of dental caries.
- Fluoride varnishes for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Feb-2014
Topically-applied fluoride varnishes have been used extensively as an operator-applied caries-preventive intervention for over three decades. This review updates the first Cochrane review of fluoride varnishes for preventing dental caries in children and
- Fluorides for the prevention of early tooth decay (demineralised white lesions) during fixed brace treatment
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Dec-2013
Demineralised white lesions (DWLs) can appear on teeth during fixed brace treatment because of early decay around the brackets that attach the braces to the teeth. Fluoride is effective in reducing decay in susceptible individuals in the general populatio
- Fluoropyrimidine-HAI (hepatic arterial infusion) versus systemic chemotherapy (SCT) for unresectable liver metastases from colorectal cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Mar-2011
Although locoregional treatments such as hepatic arterial infusion (HAI) claim the advantage of delivering higher doses of anticancer agents directly into the metastatic organ as compared to systemic chemotherapy (SCT), the benefit in terms of overall sur
- Fluticasone at different doses for chronic asthma in adults and children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Apr-2009
Inhaled fluticasone propionate (FP) is a high-potency inhaled corticosteroid used in the treatment of asthma.
- Fluticasone versus placebo for chronic asthma in adults and children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-May-2009
Inhaled fluticasone propionate (FP) is a relatively new inhaled corticosteroid for the treatment of asthma.
- Follow-up strategies for patients treated for non-metastatic colorectal cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jul-2008
It is common clinical practice to follow patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) for several years following their definitive surgery and/or adjuvant therapy. Despite this widespread practice there is considerable controversy about how often patients should
- Formulas containing hydrolysed protein for prevention of allergy and food intolerance in infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Oct-2008
Allergies and food reactions are common and may be associated with foods including adapted cow's milk formula. Formulas containing hydrolysed proteins have been used to treat infants with allergy or food intolerance. However, it is unclear whether hydroly
- Full‐mouth treatment modalities (within 24 hours) for periodontitis in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Jun-2022
Periodontitis is a highly prevalent, chronic inflammation that causes damage to the soft tissues and bones supporting the teeth. Conventional treatment is quadrant scaling and root planing (the second step of periodontal therapy), which comprises scaling
- Fundoplication versus postoperative medication for gastro-oesophageal reflux in children with neurological impairment undergoing gastrostomy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Aug-2013
Children with neurological impairments frequently experience feeding difficulties, which can lead to malnutrition and growth failure. Gastrostomy feeding is now the preferred method of providing nutritional support to children with neurological impairment
