Electronic mosquito repellents for preventing mosquito bites and malaria infection.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epithelial ovarian cancer presents at an advanced stage in the majority of patients. These women require chemotherapy and surgery for optimal treatment. Conventional treatment is to perform surgery first and then give chemotherapy. However, it is important to determine whether there is any advantage to using...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Morrison J,Swanton A,Collins S,Kehoe S

更新日期：2007-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In nephrotic syndrome protein leaks from the blood to the urine through the glomeruli resulting in hypoproteinaemia and generalised oedema. Children with untreated nephrotic syndrome frequently die from infections. The majority of children with nephrotic syndrome respond to corticosteroids. However about 70%...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Hodson EM,Knight JF,Willis NS,Craig JC

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adolescent overweight and obesity has increased globally, and can be associated with short- and long-term health consequences. Modifying known dietary and behavioural risk factors through behaviour changing interventions (BCI) may help to reduce childhood overweight and obesity. This is an update of a review...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Al-Khudairy L,Loveman E,Colquitt JL,Mead E,Johnson RE,Fraser H,Olajide J,Murphy M,Velho RM,O'Malley C,Azevedo LB,Ells LJ,Metzendorf MI,Rees K

更新日期：2017-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Injuries are a significant public health burden and alcohol intoxication is recognised as a risk factor for injuries. There is increasing attention on supply-side interventions, which aim to modify the environment and context within which alcohol is supplied and consumed. OBJECTIVES:To quantify the effectiv...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Ker K,Chinnock P

更新日期：2006-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hodgkin's disease is one of the most curable cancers in children, particularly at the early stages. However it is not clear which combinations of treatment strategies are most effective at maintaining high cure rates and minimising long term harmful effects or sequelae of treatment. OBJECTIVES:To assess the...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Louw G,Pinkerton CR

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Helmets reduce bicycle-related head injuries, particularly in single vehicle crashes and those where the head strikes the ground. We aimed to identify non-legislative interventions for promoting helmet use among children, so future interventions can be designed on a firm evidence base. OBJECTIVES:To assess ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Owen R,Kendrick D,Mulvaney C,Coleman T,Royal S

更新日期：2011-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:When a woman has had a previous caesarean birth and requires induction of labour in a subsequent pregnancy there are two options for her care, an elective repeat caesarean or planned induction of labour. While there are risks and benefits for both elective repeat caesarean birth and planned induction of labo...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Dodd JM,Crowther CA,Grivell RM,Deussen AR

更新日期：2014-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are highly effective and are the most widely used reversible contraceptive method in the world. However, in developed countries IUDs are among the least common methods of contraception used. We evaluated the effect of interventions to increase uptake of the copper IUD, a long-acti...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Arrowsmith ME,Aicken CR,Saxena S,Majeed A

更新日期：2012-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Childhood vaccination is an effective way to prevent serious childhood illnesses, but many children do not receive all the recommended vaccines. There are various reasons for this; some parents lack access because of poor quality health services, long distances or lack of money. Other parents may not trust v...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Ames HM,Glenton C,Lewin S

更新日期：2017-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recurrent apnea is common in preterm infants, particularly at very early gestational ages. These episodes of loss of effective breathing can lead to hypoxemia and bradycardia which may be severe enough to require resuscitation including use of positive pressure ventilation. Two forms of methylxanthine (caffe...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Steer PA,Henderson-Smart DJ

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Occupational exposure to hazardous drugs can decrease fertility and result in miscarriages, stillbirths, and cancers in healthcare staff. Several recommended practices aim to reduce this exposure, including protective clothing, gloves, and biological safety cabinets ('safe handling'). There is significant un...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Gurusamy KS,Best LM,Tanguay C,Lennan E,Korva M,Bussières JF

更新日期：2018-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of antibiotic prophylaxis for hernia repair is currently a controversial issue given the disparity among study results in this area. OBJECTIVES:The objective of this systematic review was to clarify the effectiveness of antibiotic prophylaxis in reducing postoperative wound infection rates in electi...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Sanchez-Manuel FJ,Seco-Gil JL

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The principal factors that decide how deafness affects a child's development are the degree of hearing impairment and the age at which it is diagnosed. A number of factors are thought to increase the risk of hearing impairment: low birth weight, prematurity, perinatal hypoxia and jaundice, among others. The ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Puig Reixach MT,Municio A,Medà MC

更新日期：2010-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rotavirus results in more diarrhoea-related deaths in children less than five years of age than any other single agent in countries with high childhood mortality. It is also a common cause of diarrhoea-related hospital admissions in countries with low childhood mortality. Currently licensed rotavirus vaccine...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Soares-Weiser K,Maclehose H,Bergman H,Ben-Aharon I,Nagpal S,Goldberg E,Pitan F,Cunliffe N

更新日期：2012-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Macrolide antibiotics (macrolides) are among the most commonly prescribed antibiotics worldwide and are used for a wide range of infections. However, macrolides also expose people to the risk of adverse events. The current understanding of adverse events is mostly derived from observational studies, which ar...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Hansen MP,Scott AM,McCullough A,Thorning S,Aronson JK,Beller EM,Glasziou PP,Hoffmann TC,Clark J,Del Mar CB

更新日期：2019-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) is a condition that results in the overflow of tears (epiphora) or infection of the nasolacrimal sac (dacryocystitis). The etiology of acquired NLDO is multifactorial and is not fully understood. Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is the surgical correction of NLDO, which aims t...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Phelps PO,Abariga SA,Cowling BJ,Selva D,Marcet MM

更新日期：2020-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a compressive neuropathic disorder at the level of the wrist. Acupuncture and other methods that stimulate acupuncture points, such as electroacupuncture, auricular acupuncture, laser acupuncture, moxibustion, and acupressure, are used in treating CTS. Acupuncture has been rec...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Choi GH,Wieland LS,Lee H,Sim H,Lee MS,Shin BC

更新日期：2018-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Immediate delivery of the preterm fetus with suspected compromise may decrease the risk of damage due to intrauterine hypoxia. However, it may also increase the risks of prematurity. OBJECTIVES:To assess the effects of immediate versus deferred delivery of preterm babies with suspected fetal compromise on n...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Stock SJ,Bricker L,Norman JE

更新日期：2012-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic lung disease remains a common complication among preterm infants. There is increasing evidence that inflammation plays an important role in the pathogenesis of CLD. Due to their strong anti-inflammatory properties, corticosteroids are an attractive intervention strategy. However, there are growing co...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Shah VS,Ohlsson A,Halliday HL,Dunn M

更新日期：2012-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Excision of the transformation zone of the cervix is the most commonly used approach to treat cervical precancerous lesions (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)) to reduce the risk of developing cervical cancer. As the excision of the transformation zone leaves a raw area on the cervix, there is a risk ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Kietpeerakool C,Chumworathayi B,Thinkhamrop J,Ussahgij B,Lumbiganon P

更新日期：2017-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Viral bronchiolitis is a common cause of respiratory failure in infants and children, and accounts for a significant portion of intensive care unit (ICU) admissions during seasonal epidemics. Currently there is no evidence to support the use of anything but supportive care for this disease. Surfactant is a p...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Ventre K,Haroon M,Davison C

更新日期：2006-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early accurate detection of all skin cancer types is essential to guide appropriate management and to improve morbidity and survival. Melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) are high-risk skin cancers, which have the potential to metastasise and ultimately lead to death, whereas basal cell carcinoma (BCC)...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Ferrante di Ruffano L,Dinnes J,Deeks JJ,Chuchu N,Bayliss SE,Davenport C,Takwoingi Y,Godfrey K,O'Sullivan C,Matin RN,Tehrani H,Williams HC,Cochrane Skin Cancer Diagnostic Test Accuracy Group.

更新日期：2018-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Urinary catheterisation (by the urethral or suprapubic routes) is common following urogenital surgery. There is no consensus on how to minimize complications and practice varies. OBJECTIVES:To establish the optimal way to manage urinary catheters following urogenital surgery in adults. SEARCH STRATEGY:We s...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Phipps S,Lim YN,McClinton S,Barry C,Rane A,N'Dow J

更新日期：2006-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is the pathological enlargement of the aorta and can develop in both men and women. Progressive aneurysm enlargement can lead to rupture. The rupture of an AAA is frequently fatal and accounts for the death from haemorrhagic shock of at least 45 people per 100,000 populatio...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Moreno DH,Cacione DG,Baptista-Silva JC

更新日期：2018-06-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neuroprotection is a promising therapeutic strategy for the treatment of acute ischaemic stroke. Edaravone is a neuroprotective agent that has been widely used in China, and several studies have suggested that it may be beneficial in acute ischaemic stroke. OBJECTIVES:To assess the efficacy and safety of ed...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Feng S,Yang Q,Liu M,Li W,Yuan W,Zhang S,Wu B,Li J

更新日期：2011-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe malaria kills over a million people every year. We sought evidence of superiority of artesunate compared with the standard treatment quinine. OBJECTIVES:To compare artesunate with quinine for treating severe malaria. SEARCH STRATEGY:We searched the Cochrane Infectious Diseases Group Specialized Regi...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Jones KL,Donegan S,Lalloo DG

更新日期：2007-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many small, sick and premature infants are unable to coordinate sucking, swallowing and breathing, and therefore, require gavage feeding. In gavage feeding, milk feeds are delivered through a tube passed via the nose or mouth into the stomach. Intermittent bolus milk feeds may be administered using a syringe...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Dawson JA,Summan R,Badawi N,Foster JP

更新日期：2012-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Researchers have suggested that omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from oily fish (long-chain omega-3 (LCn3), including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)), as well as from plants (alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)) benefit cardiovascular health. Guidelines recommend increasing omega-3-rich...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Abdelhamid AS,Brown TJ,Brainard JS,Biswas P,Thorpe GC,Moore HJ,Deane KH,AlAbdulghafoor FK,Summerbell CD,Worthington HV,Song F,Hooper L

更新日期：2018-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Graves' disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. Both antithyroid medications and radioiodine are commonly used treatments but their frequency of use varies between regions and countries. Despite the commonness of the diagnosis, any possible differences between the two treatments with respect to ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Ma C,Xie J,Wang H,Li J,Chen S

更新日期：2016-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pelvic organ prolapse is common, and some degree of prolapse is seen in 50% of parous women. Women with prolapse can experience a variety of pelvic floor symptoms. Treatments include surgery, mechanical devices and conservative management. Conservative management approaches, such as giving lifestyle advice a...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Hagen S,Stark D,Maher C,Adams E

更新日期：2006-10-18 00:00:00