Corticosteroids for acute ischaemic stroke.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medical professionals routinely carry out surgical hand antisepsis before undertaking invasive procedures to destroy transient micro-organisms and inhibit the growth of resident micro-organisms. Antisepsis may reduce the risk of surgical site infections (SSIs) in patients. OBJECTIVES:To assess the effects o...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Tanner J,Dumville JC,Norman G,Fortnam M

更新日期：2016-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Miscarriage is a common complication encountered during pregnancy. It is defined as spontaneous pregnancy loss before 20 weeks' gestation. Progesterone's physiological role is to prepare the uterus for the implantation of the embryo, enhance uterine quiescence and suppress uterine contractions, hence, it may...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Wahabi HA,Fayed AA,Esmaeil SA,Bahkali KH

更新日期：2018-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vascular dementia represents the second most common type of dementia. The classification of vascular dementia broadly follows three clinico-pathological processes: multi-infarct dementia, single strategic infarct dementia and subcortical dementia. As not all victims fulfil strict criteria for dementia and ma...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Craig D,Birks J

更新日期：2005-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although corticosteroids are effective for induction of remission of Crohn's disease, many patients relapse when steroids are withdrawn or become steroid dependent. Furthermore, corticosteroids exhibit significant adverse effects. The success of methotrexate as a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis led to its...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： McDonald JW,Wang Y,Tsoulis DJ,MacDonald JK,Feagan BG

更新日期：2014-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:One to eight per cent of women suffer third-degree perineal tear (anal sphincter injury) and fourth-degree perineal tear (rectal mucosa injury) during vaginal birth, and these tears are more common after forceps delivery (28%) and midline episiotomies. Third- and fourth-degree tears can become contaminated w...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Buppasiri P,Lumbiganon P,Thinkhamrop J,Thinkhamrop B

更新日期：2014-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder which can lead to multiorgan dysfunction. Malabsorption of fat and fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) may occur and can cause subclinical deficiencies of some of these vitamins. Vitamin K is known to play an important role in both blood coagulation and bone formation. Sup...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Jagannath VA,Fedorowicz Z,Thaker V,Chang AB

更新日期：2011-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The current COVID-19 pandemic has been identified as a possible trigger for increases in loneliness and social isolation among older people due to the restrictions on movement that many countries have put in place. Loneliness and social isolation are consistently identified as risk factors for poor mental an...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Noone C,McSharry J,Smalle M,Burns A,Dwan K,Devane D,Morrissey EC

更新日期：2020-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sexual health promotion is a major public health challenge; there is huge potential for health promotion via technology such as the Internet. OBJECTIVES:To determine effects of interactive computer-based interventions (ICBI) for sexual health promotion, considering cognitive, behavioural, biological and eco...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Bailey JV,Murray E,Rait G,Mercer CH,Morris RW,Peacock R,Cassell J,Nazareth I

更新日期：2010-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oral analgesia is a convenient and widely used form of pain relief following caesarean section. It includes various medications used at different doses alone or in adjunction to other form of analgesia. OBJECTIVES:To determine the effectiveness, safety and cost-effectiveness of oral analgesia for post-caesa...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Mkontwana N,Novikova N

更新日期：2015-03-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Use of a central venous catheter (CVC) in neonates is associated with an increase in nosocomial infection. Numerous strategies exist to prevent catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI); however, CRBSI continues to be a major problem. Antibiotic locking catheters is a new and promising treatment that po...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Taylor JE,Tan K,Lai NM,McDonald SJ

更新日期：2015-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cervical spondylosis causes pain and disability by compressing the spinal cord or roots. Surgery to relieve the compression may reduce the pain and disability, but is associated with a small but definite risk. . OBJECTIVES:To determine whether: 1) surgical treatment of cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy i...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Nikolaidis I,Fouyas IP,Sandercock PA,Statham PF

更新日期：2010-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This review is one in a series of reviews of interventions for lateral elbow pain. Lateral elbow pain, or tennis elbow, is a common condition causing pain in the lateral elbow and forearm and lack of strength and function of the elbow and wrist. Surgery is sometimes recommended in treating chronic cases of l...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Buchbinder R,Green S,Bell S,Barnsley L,Smidt N,Assendelft WJ

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations are abnormal direct connections between the pulmonary artery and pulmonary vein which result in a right-to-left shunt. They are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality mainly from the effects of paradoxical emboli. Potential complications include stroke, cere...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Hsu CC,Kwan GN,Thompson SA,van Driel ML

更新日期：2010-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delayed union and non-union of fractures are a considerable cause of morbidity to patients. Laboratory studies have shown that electromagnetic fields can stimulate the formation of new bone, indicating a potential role for electromagnetic stimulation in the treatment of fractures that have failed to heal. O...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Griffin XL,Costa ML,Parsons N,Smith N

更新日期：2011-04-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Functional impairment resulting in poor performance in activities of daily living (ADLs) among stroke survivors is common. Current rehabilitation approaches have limited effectiveness in improving ADL performance and function after stroke, but a po...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Elsner B,Kugler J,Pohl M,Mehrholz J

更新日期：2013-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epileptic seizures occur in only a minority of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), but can have serious consequences. The available literature suggests an association of seizures in MS with cortical and subcortical demyelinating lesions, which suggest that seizures in MS are probably most often symptomati...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Koch MW,Polman SK,Uyttenboogaart M,De Keyser J

更新日期：2009-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mefloquine is a commonly prescribed antimalarial drug which has now largely replaced earlier malaria chemoprophylaxis, since increasing parasite resistance has meant that these earlier drugs are no longer considered to be effective against all Plasmodium species. However mefloquine may be associated with neu...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Croft AM,Garner P

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The common cold is considered to be caused by viruses and it has long been believed that antibiotics have no role in treating this condition. In many countries doctors will often prescribe antibiotics for the common cold in the belief that they may prevent secondary bacterial infection and in some cases to r...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Arroll B,Kenealy T

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: To assess the effectiveness of red blood transfusions and hydroxyurea alone or in combination and HSCT to reduce or prevent SCI in people with SCD. ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Estcourt LJ,Fortin PM,Hopewell S,Trivella M,Doree C,Abboud MR

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite advances in chemotherapy, prognosis of ovarian cancer remains poor. Antigen-specific active immunotherapy aims to induce tumour-antigen-specific anti-tumour immune responses as an alternative treatment for ovarian cancer. OBJECTIVES:To assess the feasibility of antigen-specific active immunotherapy ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Leffers N,Daemen T,Helfrich W,Boezen HM,Cohlen BJ,Melief CJ,Nijman HW

更新日期：2014-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypertension is a modifiable cardiovascular risk factor. Although it is established that low-dose thiazides reduce mortality as well as cardiovascular morbidity, the dose-related effect of thiazides in decreasing blood pressure has not been subject to a rigorous systematic review. It is not known whether ind...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Musini VM,Nazer M,Bassett K,Wright JM

更新日期：2014-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Methadone maintenance was the first widely used form of opioid replacement therapy developed to treat heroin dependence, and it remains the best-researched treatment for this problem. Despite the widespread use of methadone in maintenance treatment for opioid dependence in many countries, it is a controversi...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Mattick RP,Breen C,Kimber J,Davoli M

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a common disease that causes discomfort and impairs the quality of life of affected persons. Treatments such as physical exercise that aim to increase the movement of the ankle joint and strengthen the muscle pump in the calf of the leg may be useful to reduce the sympto...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Araujo DN,Ribeiro CT,Maciel AC,Bruno SS,Fregonezi GA,Dias FA

更新日期：2016-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is an acute respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus, which first appeared in Foshan City, China on 22 December 2002. Chinese herbs were used in its treatment. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the possible effectiveness and safety of Chinese herbs combined with Wester...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Liu X,Zhang M,He L,Li Y

更新日期：2012-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Road traffic crashes are a major cause of death and injury, especially in low and middle-income countries. It is estimated that road traffic injuries will have risen from ninth to third in world disease burden rankings by 2020, accounting for 2.3 million deaths globally. Street lighting has been suggested as...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Beyer FR,Ker K

更新日期：2009-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The method of delivering a diagnosis of breast cancer to women has the potential to impact on their level of interpretation, patient recall and satisfaction. OBJECTIVES:To assess the effectiveness of different methods when used to communicate a primary diagnosis of breast cancer to women. SEARCH STRATEGY:W...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Lockhart K,Dosser I,Cruickshank S,Kennedy C

更新日期：2007-07-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sedation reduces patient levels of anxiety and stress, facilitates the delivery of care and ensures safety. Alpha-2 agonists have a range of effects including sedation, analgesia and antianxiety. They sedate, but allow staff to interact with patients and do not suppress respiration. They are attractive alter...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Chen K,Lu Z,Xin YC,Cai Y,Chen Y,Pan SM

更新日期：2015-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common condition among patients in intensive care units (ICU), and is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is a blood purification technique used to treat the most severe forms of AKI but its effectiveness remains uncl...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Fayad AI,Buamscha DG,Ciapponi A

更新日期：2016-10-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cancer-related pain places a heavy burden on public health with related high expenditure. Severe pain is associated with a decreased quality of life in patients with cancer. A significant proportion of patients with cancer-related pain are under-treated.There is a need for more effective control of cancer-re...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Lihua P,Su M,Zejun Z,Ke W,Bennett MI

更新日期：2013-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND: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 hydrolysed formula can be advocated for prevention of allergy...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Osborn DA,Sinn J

更新日期：2006-10-18 00:00:00