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- Direct composite resin fillings versus amalgam fillings for permanent posterior teeth
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Aug-2021
Traditionally, amalgam has been used for filling cavities in posterior teeth, and it continues to be the restorative material of choice in some low- and middle-income countries due to its effectiveness and relatively low cost. However, there are concerns
- Direct thrombin inhibitors versus vitamin K antagonists for preventing cerebral or systemic embolism in people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Mar-2016
Chronic anticoagulation with vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) prevents ischaemic stroke and systemic embolism in people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) but dose adjustment, coagulation monitoring and bleeding limits its use. Direct thrombin inhibit
- Direct thrombin inhibitors versus vitamin K antagonists or low molecular weight heparins for prevention of venous thromboembolism following total hip or knee replacement
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Feb-2011
Patients who have undergone total hip or knee replacement (THR, TKR) have a high risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE) following surgery, despite appropriate anticoagulation with warfarin or low molecular weight heparin (LMWH). New anticoagulant
- Direct versus indirect veneer restorations for intrinsic dental stains
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Aug-2008
Patients with discoloured teeth frequently present to the dentist requesting restorations designed to improve their appearance. For teeth that are sound, this might include the use of a veneer restoration. The veneer acts as a thin layer of a material cov
- Directed preconception health programs and interventions for improving pregnancy outcomes for women who are overweight or obese
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Jul-2015
Overweight and obesity (body mass index (BMI) = 25.0 to 29.9 kg/m2 and BMI = 30 kg/m2, respectively are increasingly common among women of reproductive age. Overweight and obesity are known to be associated with many adverse health conditions in the preco
- Directly observed therapy for treating tuberculosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-May-2015
Tuberculosis (TB) requires at least six months of treatment. If treatment is incomplete, patients may not be cured and drug resistance may develop. Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) is a specific strategy, endorsed by the World Health Organization, to impro
- Discharge planning from hospital
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Jan-2016
Discharge planning is a routine feature of health systems in many countries. The aim of discharge planning is to reduce hospital length of stay and unplanned readmission to hospital, and to improve the co-ordination of services following discharge from ho
- Disclosing to parents newborn carrier status identified by routine blood spot screening
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Nov-2013
Newborn blood spot screening programmes are designed to detect serious conditions affecting individuals, where early treatment can improve health. It is suggested that screening can improve the experience of diagnosis for parents. For example, without new
- Discontinuation of epidural analgesia late in labour for reducing the adverse delivery outcomes associated with epidural analgesia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Jul-2010
Although epidural analgesia provides the most effective labour analgesia, it is associated with some adverse obstetric consequences, including an increased risk of instrumental delivery. Many centres discontinue epidural analgesia late in labour to improv
- Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs in people with cystic fibrosis-related arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Apr-2015
Arthritis remains a relatively infrequent complication of cystic fibrosis, but is a cause of significant morbidity when it does occur. Two distinct types of arthritis are described in cystic fibrosis: cystic fibrosis-related arthropathy and hypertrophic o
- Disposable nappies for preventing napkin dermatitis in infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Dec-2014
Napkin dermatitis is a common condition that occurs in otherwise healthy infants. It causes discomfort to infants, anxiety to parents and caregivers and contributes to the load on the health care system. A large variety of napkins, both disposable and non
- Disposable surgical face masks for preventing surgical wound infection in clean surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Apr-2016
Surgical face masks were originally developed to contain and filter droplets containing microorganisms expelled from the mouth and nasopharynx of healthcare workers during surgery, thereby providing protection for the patient. However, there are several w
- Dissection versus diathermy for tonsillectomy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Feb-2011
This is an update of a Cochrane Review first published in The Cochrane Library in Issue 4, 2001 and previously updated in 2003.
- Distal aortic perfusion during thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair for prevention of paraplegia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Feb-2012
During thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) surgery, decreased spinal cord perfusion can result in neurological deficits such as paraplegia and paraparesis. Distal aortic perfusion, alone or in combination with other adjuncts, may counter the decrease
- Distraction techniques for schizophrenia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Feb-2010
Distraction techniques are a form of coping strategies used in cognitive behavioural techniques. They may be of value as an adjunctive treatment for people with schizophrenia or schizophrenia-like illnesses.
- Disulfiram for the treatment of cocaine dependence
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Nov-2009
Cocaine dependence is a disorder for which no pharmacological treatment of proven efficacy exists, advances in the neurobiology could guide future medication development.
- Diuretic therapy for newborn infants with posthemorrhagic ventricular dilatation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Aug-2008
Intraventricular hemorrhage remains a serious complication of premature birth and post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus still has no satisfactory treatment. Acetazolamide and furosemide, which both reduce the production of cerebrospinal fluid, have been suggeste
- Diuretics acting on the distal renal tubule for preterm infants with (or developing) chronic lung disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Aug-2011
Lung disease in preterm infants is often complicated with lung edema.
- Diuretics for heart failure
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Oct-2012
Chronic heart failure is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Diuretics are regarded as the first-line treatment for patients with congestive heart failure since they provide symptomatic relief. The effects of diuretics on disease progressi
- Diuretics for Ménière's disease or syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Mar-2010
This is an update of a review first published in The Cochrane Library Issue 3, 2006.
