Drugs for treating neurocysticercosis (tapeworm infection of the brain).

abstract：BACKGROUND:Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a highly prevalent condition in an ever-increasing elderly population. Although insidious in the early stages, advanced AMD (neovascular and atrophic forms) can cause significant visual disability and economic burden on health systems worldwide. The most common form,...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Yeong JL,Loveman E,Colquitt JL,Royle P,Waugh N,Lois N

更新日期：2020-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prayer is an ancient and widely used intervention for alleviating illness and promoting good health. This review focuses specifically on intercessory prayer, which is organised, regular and committed, and those who practise it will almost inevitably hold some committed belief that they are praying to God. Wh...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Roberts L,Ahmed I,Hall S

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This review is an update of a previously published review in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews on 'Feverfew for preventing migraine' (2004, Issue 1). Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium L.) extract is a herbal remedy, which has been used for preventing attacks of migraine. OBJECTIVES:To systematically ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Wider B,Pittler MH,Ernst E

更新日期：2015-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The integration of HIV/AIDS and maternal, neonatal, child health and nutrition services (MNCHN), including family planning (FP) is recognized as a key strategy to reduce maternal and child mortality and control the HIV/AIDS epidemic. However, limited evidence exists on the effectiveness of service integratio...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Lindegren ML,Kennedy CE,Bain-Brickley D,Azman H,Creanga AA,Butler LM,Spaulding AB,Horvath T,Kennedy GE

更新日期：2012-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Leprosy causes nerve damage which may result in nerve function impairment and disability. Decompressive surgery is used for treating nerve damage, although the effect is uncertain. OBJECTIVES:To assess the effects of decompressive surgery on nerve damage in leprosy. SEARCH STRATEGY:We searched the Cochrane...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Van Veen NH,Schreuders TA,Theuvenet WJ,Agrawal A,Richardus JH

更新日期：2009-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cellular adhesion molecules play an important role in the pathogenesis of ulcerative colitis, making selective blockade of these molecules a promising therapeutic strategy. Vedolizumab, a recombinant humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody, inhibits adhesion and migration of leukocytes into the gastrointestinal t...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Bickston SJ,Behm BW,Tsoulis DJ,Cheng J,MacDonald JK,Khanna R,Feagan BG

更新日期：2014-08-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Demographic changes are leading to an increase in the number of older drivers: as dementia is an age-related disease, there is also an increase in the numbers of drivers with dementia. Dementia can impact on both the mobility and safety of drivers, and the impact of formal assessment of driving is unknown in...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Martin AJ,Marottoli R,O'Neill D

更新日期：2009-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Postpartum education on contraceptive use is a routine component of discharge planning in many different countries with a wide variety of health care systems. This education is based on assumptions concerning women's receptivity to contraceptive education during the postpartum period and their presumed lack ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Hiller JE,Griffith E

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cough is a common symptom in patients with malignancies, especially in patients with lung cancer. Cough is not well controlled in clinical practice and clinicians have few management options to treat it. OBJECTIVES:The primary objective of this review was to determine the effectiveness of interventions, bot...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Molassiotis A,Bailey C,Caress A,Brunton L,Smith J

更新日期：2010-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ambulatory oxygen is defined as the use of supplemental oxygen during exercise and activities of daily living. Ambulatory oxygen therapy is often used for patients on long term oxygen therapy during exercise, or for non long term oxygen therapy users who achieve some subjective and/or objective benefit from ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Bradley JM,O'Neill B

更新日期：2005-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Miscarriage is a common complication of pregnancy that can be caused by a wide range of factors. Poor dietary intake of vitamins has been associated with an increased risk of miscarriage, therefore supplementing women with vitamins either prior to or in early pregnancy may help prevent miscarriage. OBJECTIV...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Rumbold A,Middleton P,Pan N,Crowther CA

更新日期：2011-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a wide geographical variation in asthma prevalence and one explanation may be in dietary salt consumption. OBJECTIVES:To assess the effect of dietary sodium reduction in patients with asthma. SEARCH STRATEGY:A search was conducted using the Cochrane Airways Group asthma register. Bibliographies of...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Ardern KD,Ram FS

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Strongyloidiasis is a gut infection with Strongyloides stercoralis which is common world wide. Chronic infection usually causes a skin rash, vomiting, diarrhoea or constipation, and respiratory problems, and it can be fatal in people with immune deficiency. It may be treated with ivermectin or albendazole or...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Henriquez-Camacho C,Gotuzzo E,Echevarria J,White AC Jr,Terashima A,Samalvides F,Pérez-Molina JA,Plana MN

更新日期：2016-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite use in many countries of tapered methadone for detoxification from opiate, the evidence of efficacy to prevent relapse and promote lifestyle change has not been systematically evaluated. OBJECTIVES:To determine whether tapered methadone is effective to manage withdrawal from opioids. SEARCH STRATEG...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Amato L,Davoli M,Ferri M,Ali R

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This is an update of the original review that was published in The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2009, Issue 2. Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN) are malignant disorders of the placenta that include invasive hydatidiform mole, choriocarcinoma, placental-site trophoblastic tumour (PSTT) and...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Deng L,Zhang J,Wu T,Lawrie TA

更新日期：2013-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical abortion up to 63 days by vacuum aspiration or dilatation and curettage has been the method of choice since the 1960s. Medical abortion became an alternative method of first trimester pregnancy termination with the availability of prostaglandins in the early 1970s and anti-progesterones in the 1980s...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Kulier R,Gülmezoglu AM,Hofmeyr GJ,Cheng LN,Campana A

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bed rest used to be widely advised for women with a multiple pregnancy. OBJECTIVES:The objective was to assess the effect of bed rest in hospital for women with a multiple pregnancy for prevention of preterm birth and other fetal, neonatal and maternal outcomes. SEARCH STRATEGY:We searched the Cochrane Pre...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Crowther CA,Han S

更新日期：2010-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Leg ulceration is a common, chronic, recurring condition. The estimated prevalence of leg ulcers in the UK population is 1.5 to 3 per 1000. Venous ulcers (also called stasis or varicose ulcers) comprise 80% to 85% of all leg ulcers. Electromagnetic therapy (EMT) is sometimes used as a treatment to assist the...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Aziz Z,Cullum NA,Flemming K

更新日期：2011-03-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is now a recommended treatment for people with schizophrenia. This approach helps to link the person's feelings and patterns of thinking which underpin distress. OBJECTIVES:To review the effects of CBT for people with schizophrenia when compared to standard care, specific...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Jones C,Cormac I,Silveira da Mota Neto JI,Campbell C

更新日期：2004-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Historically, corticosteroids have been the most commonly used class of medication for induction of remission in Crohn's disease (CD). Corticosteroids down regulate production of inflammatory cytokines and interfere with NF-kappaB production, thereby blunting inflammatory response. OBJECTIVES:The primary ob...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Benchimol EI,Seow CH,Steinhart AH,Griffiths AM

更新日期：2008-04-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The anti-inflammatory effects of n-3 (omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil) have been suggested to be beneficial in chronic inflammatory disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease. OBJECTIVES:To systematically review the efficacy and safety of n-3 for maintaining remission in Crohn's disease (CD). SEARCH STRATE...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Turner D,Zlotkin SH,Shah PS,Griffiths AM

更新日期：2007-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early enteral nutrition support (within 48 hours of admission or injury) is frequently recommended for the management of patients in intensive care units (ICU). Early enteral nutrition is recommended in many clinical practice guidelines, although there appears to be a lack of evidence for its use and benefit...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Fuentes Padilla P,Martínez G,Vernooij RW,Urrútia G,Roqué I Figuls M,Bonfill Cosp X

更新日期：2019-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Yoga is an ancient spiritual practice that originated in India and is currently accepted in the Western world as a form of relaxation and exercise. It has been of interest for people with schizophrenia to determine its efficacy as an adjunct to standard-care treatment. OBJECTIVES:To examine the effects of y...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Broderick J,Knowles A,Chadwick J,Vancampfort D

更新日期：2015-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is hypersensitivity to the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus that complicates patients with asthma and cystic fibrosis. The mainstay of treatment for allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis remains oral corticosteroids, though this does not completely prevent exacerbations ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Wark PA,Gibson PG,Wilson AJ

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Group A streptococcus (GAS) accounts for 20% to 40% of cases of pharyngitis in children; the remaining cases are caused by viruses. Compared with throat culture, rapid antigen detection tests (RADTs) offer diagnosis at the point of care (within five to 10 minutes). OBJECTIVES:To determine the diagnostic acc...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Cohen JF,Bertille N,Cohen R,Chalumeau M

更新日期：2016-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bipolar disorder is a recurrent illness that is amongst the top 30 causes of disability worldwide and is associated with significant healthcare costs. In the past, emphasis was placed solely on the treatment of acute episodes of bipolar disorder; recently, the importance of episode prevention and of minimisa...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Cipriani A,Reid K,Young AH,Macritchie K,Geddes J

更新日期：2013-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fetal assessment following preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (PPROM) may result in earlier delivery due to earlier detection of fetal compromise. However, early delivery may not always be in the fetal or maternal interest, and the effectiveness of different fetal assessment methods in improving neonatal...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Sharp GC,Stock SJ,Norman JE

更新日期：2014-10-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Palatal canines are upper permanent canine (eye) teeth that have become displaced in the roof of the mouth. They are a frequently occurring anomaly, present in 2% to 3% of the population. Management of this problem is both time consuming and expensive and involves surgical exposure (uncovering) followed by f...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Parkin N,Benson PE,Thind B,Shah A

更新日期：2008-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Baby-led breastfeeding is recommended as best practice in determining the frequency and duration of a breastfeed. An alternative approach is described as scheduled, where breastfeeding is timed and restricted in frequency and duration. It is necessary to review the evidence that supports current recommendati...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Fallon A,Van der Putten D,Dring C,Moylett EH,Fealy G,Devane D

更新日期：2014-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vitamin A deficiency is a significant public health problem in low and middle income countries. Vitamin A supplementation (VAS) provided to lactating postpartum mothers or to infants less than six months of age are two possible strategies to improve the nutrition of infants at high risk of vitamin A deficien...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Gogia S,Sachdev HS

更新日期：2011-10-05 00:00:00