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- Gastro-oesophageal reflux treatment for prolonged non-specific cough in children and adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Dec-2010
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is said to be the causative factor in up to 41% of adults with chronic cough. Treatment for GORD includes conservative measures (diet manipulation), pharmaceutical therapy (motility or prokinetic agents, H2-antagonis
- Ginkgo biloba for tinnitus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Feb-2013
This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in The Cochrane Library in Issue 2, 2004 and previously updated in 2007 and 2009.
- Glucocorticoids for the treatment of anaphylaxis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Jan-2016
Anaphylaxis is a serious hypersensitivity reaction that is rapid in onset and may result in death. Anaphylaxis guidelines recommend glucocorticoids for the treatment of people experiencing anaphylaxis.
- Gold as an oral corticosteroid sparing agent in stable asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Sep-2010
Patients with chronic severe asthma are often dependent on the long term prescription of oral corticosteroids. The use of steroids is associated with serious side effects. Physicians treating such patients continue to search for alternative therapies that
- Growth monitoring in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Nov-2008
Growth monitoring is widely accepted and strongly supported by health professionals, and is a standard component of community paediatric services throughout the world. We sought to evaluate research evidence of its impact. This requires definition, consid
- H1-antihistamines for the treatment of anaphylaxis with and without shock
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Jan-2016
Anaphylaxis is an acute systemic allergic reaction, which can be life-threatening. H1-antihistamines are commonly used as an adjuvant therapy in the treatment of anaphylaxis.
- Habit retraining for the management of urinary incontinence in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Sep-2009
Habit retraining is a form of toileting assistance given by a caregiver to adults with urinary incontinence. It involves the identification of an incontinent person's natural voiding pattern and the development of an individualised toileting schedule, whi
- Hand washing promotion for preventing diarrhoea
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Aug-2015
Diarrhoea accounts for 1.8 million deaths in children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). One of the identified strategies to prevent diarrhoea is hand washing.
- Herbal medicine for low-back pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Dec-2014
Low-back pain (LBP) is a common condition and imposes a substantial economic burden upon people living in industrialized societies. A large proportion of people with chronic LBP use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), visit CAM practitioners, or
- Holding chambers (spacers) versus nebulisers for beta-agonist treatment of acute asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-May-2014
In acute asthma inhaled beta2-agonists are often administered by nebuliser to relieve bronchospasm, but some have argued that metered-dose inhalers with a holding chamber (spacer) can be equally effective. Nebulisers require a power source and need regula
- Homeopathy for chronic asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Jul-2008
Homeopathy involves the use, in dilution, of substances which cause symptoms in their undiluted form. It is one of the most widespread forms of complementary medicines and is also used to treat asthma.
- Honey for acute cough in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Dec-2014
Cough causes concern for parents and is a major cause of outpatient visits. It can impact on quality of life, cause anxiety and affect sleep in parents and children. Several remedies, including honey, have been used to alleviate cough symptoms.
- Human albumin solution for resuscitation and volume expansion in critically ill patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Oct-2011
Human albumin solutions are used for a range of medical and surgical problems. Licensed indications are the emergency treatment of shock and other conditions where restoration of blood volume is urgent, such as in burns and hypoproteinaemia. Human albumin
- Hyperbaric oxygen for carbon monoxide poisoning
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Feb-2011
Poisoning with carbon monoxide (CO) remains an important cause of accidental and intentional injury worldwide. Several unblinded non-randomized trials have suggested that the use of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) prevents the development of neurological sequelae
- Hyperbaric oxygen for idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Jul-2012
This is an update of a Cochrane Review first published in The Cochrane Library in Issue 1, 2005 and previously updated in 2007 and 2009.
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for delayed onset muscle soreness and closed soft tissue injury
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-May-2010
Soft tissue injuries (including muscle damage after unaccustomed exercise) are common and are often associated with athletic activity. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is the therapeutic administration of 100% oxygen at environmental pressures greater tha
- Hypertonic versus near isotonic crystalloid for fluid resuscitation in critically ill patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Aug-2008
Hypertonic solutions are considered to have a greater ability to expand blood volume and thus elevate blood pressure and can be administered as a small volume infusion over a short time period. On the other hand, the use of hypertonic solutions for volume
- Ibuprofen with or without an antiemetic for acute migraine headaches in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Apr-2013
This is an updated version of the original review published in Issue 10, 2010 (Rabbie 2010). Migraine is a common, disabling condition and a burden for the individual, health services and society. Many sufferers do not seek professional help, relying inst
- Immunoglobulin infusion for isoimmune haemolytic jaundice in neonates
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Nov-2008
Exchange transfusion and phototherapy have traditionally been used to treat jaundice and avoid the associated neurological complications. Exchange transfusion is not without risk and intravenous immunoglobulin has been suggested as an alternative therapy
- Immunostimulants for preventing respiratory tract infection in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Apr-2011
Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) are a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. Immunostimulants (IS) may reduce the incidence of ARTIs.
