Non-pharmacological interventions for epilepsy in people with intellectual disabilities.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Trials on the effect of systemic chemotherapy on survival and recurrence in adults with high-grade glioma have had inconclusive results. We undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the effects of such treatment on survival and recurrence. OBJECTIVES:To compare radiotherapy plus chemotherapy...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Glioma Meta-Analysis Trialists (GMT) Group.

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The results from controlled clinical trials investigating the efficacy of azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine for the treatment of active Crohn's disease were conflicting and controversial. A meta-analysis was performed to assess the effectiveness of these drugs for the induction of remission in active Crohn's...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Prefontaine E,Macdonald JK,Sutherland LR

更新日期：2009-10-07 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:Measles causes more than a million deaths a year, of which most are children under five years of age who die from pneumonia. OBJECTIVES:The objective of this review was to assess the effects of antibiotics given to children with measles on reducing pneumonia or mortality, and to assess whether antibiotics s...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Shann F,D'Souza RM,D'Souza R

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sodium-glucose cotransporter (SGLT) 2 inhibitors were recently approved as glucose-lowering interventions in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Potential beneficial or harmful effects of SGLT 2 inhibitors in people at risk for the development of T2DM are unknown. OBJECTIVES:To assess the effects o...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Hemmingsen B,Krogh J,Metzendorf MI,Richter B

更新日期：2016-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Double volume exchange transfusion is commonly used in newborns with severe jaundice in order to prevent kernicterus and other toxicity related to hyperbilirubinemia. Most commonly, exchange transfusions are used in infants with rhesus hemolytic disease. OBJECTIVES:To compare the effectiveness of single vol...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Thayyil S,Milligan DW

更新日期：2006-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nosocomial infections continue to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among preterm and/or low birth weight (LBW) infants. Preterm infants are deficient in immunoglobulin G (IgG); therefore, administration of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) may have the potential of preventing or altering the...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Ohlsson A,Lacy JB

更新日期：2013-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oral cancer is an important global healthcare problem, its incidence is increasing and late-stage presentation is common. Screening programmes have been introduced for a number of major cancers and have proved effective in their early detection. Given the high morbidity and mortality rates associated with or...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Brocklehurst P,Kujan O,Glenny AM,Oliver R,Sloan P,Ogden G,Shepherd S

更新日期：2010-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problems. They are chronic and unremitting. Effective treatments are available, but access to services is limited. Media-delivered behavioural and cognitive behavioural interventions (self-help) aim to deliver treatment with less input from professionals co...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Mayo-Wilson E,Montgomery P

更新日期：2013-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Measles is an important cause of childhood morbidity and mortality globally, despite increasing vaccine coverage. Zinc plays a significant role in the maintenance of normal immunological functions, therefore supplements given to zinc-deficient children will increase the availability of zinc and could reduce ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Awotiwon AA,Oduwole O,Sinha A,Okwundu CI

更新日期：2017-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient surveys have shown that postoperative pain is often not managed well, and there is a need to assess the efficacy and safety of commonly used analgesics as newer treatments become available. Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is an important non-opiate analgesic, commonly prescribed, as well as being availab...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Moore A,Collins S,Carroll D,McQuay H,Edwards J

更新日期：2000-01-01 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:Systemic androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), also referred to as hormone therapy,àhas long been the primary treatment for metastatic prostate cancer. Additional agents have been reserved for the castrate-resistant disease stage when ADT start becoming less effective. Abiraterone is an agent with an establi...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Sathianathen NJ,Oestreich MC,Brown SJ,Gupta S,Konety BR,Dahm P,Kunath F

更新日期：2020-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is one of the most frequent causes of morbidity and mortality in the course of liver cirrhosis. Several treatments are used for upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with liver diseases. However, supplementary interventions are often used as well. One of them is vitamin ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Martí-Carvajal AJ,Martí-Peña AJ

更新日期：2005-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have suggested that prophylactic antibiotics given during pregnancy improved maternal and perinatal outcomes, while others have shown no benefit and some have reported adverse effects. OBJECTIVES:To determine the effect of prophylactic antibiotics on maternal and perinatal outcomes during th...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Thinkhamrop J,Hofmeyr GJ,Adetoro O,Lumbiganon P,Ota E

更新日期：2015-01-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the commonest skin cancer in the white population. It is traditionally treated by surgical excision (SE) or by Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS). OBJECTIVES:The objective of this review was to compare the effectiveness, cost, complications and acceptability of periocular BCCs whe...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Narayanan K,Hadid OH,Barnes EA

更新日期：2009-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heat and cold therapy are often used as adjuncts in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis by rehabilitation specialists. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effects of heat and cold on objective and subjective measures of disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. SEARCH STRATEGY:We searched Medline, E...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Welch V,Brosseau L,Shea B,McGowan J,Wells G,Tugwell P

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Iodine deficiency is the main cause of potentially preventable mental retardation in childhood, as well as causing goitre and hypothyroidism in people of all ages. It is still prevalent in large parts of the world. OBJECTIVES:To assess the effects of iodine supplementation overall, and of different forms an...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Angermayr L,Clar C

更新日期：2018-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Influenza vaccination is recommended for asthmatic patients in many countries as observational studies have shown that influenza infection can be associated with asthma exacerbations, but influenza vaccination itself has the potential to adversely affect pulmonary function. A recent overview concluded that t...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Cates CJ,Jefferson TO,Bara AI,Rowe BH

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cholecystectomy is not required in up to 64% of patients who adopt a wait-and-see policy after endoscopic clearance of common bile duct stones. Although reports of retrospective cohort series have shown a higher mortality among patients who defer cholecystectomy, it is not known if this is due to the patient...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： McAlister VC,Davenport E,Renouf E

更新日期：2007-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory disease characterised by abnormal and irreversible dilatation and distortion of the smaller airways. Bacterial colonisation of the damaged airways leads to chronic cough and sputum production, often with breathlessness and further structural damage to the airways. Long...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Kelly C,Chalmers JD,Crossingham I,Relph N,Felix LM,Evans DJ,Milan SJ,Spencer S

更新日期：2018-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prolonged labour can lead to increased maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity due to increased risks of maternal exhaustion, postpartum haemorrhage and sepsis, fetal distress and asphyxia and requires early detection and appropriate clinical response. The risks for complications of prolonged labour ar...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Rohwer AC,Khondowe O,Young T

更新日期：2013-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is considerable variation in use of pain relief for managing pain or discomfort of femoral sheath removal. Efficacy of pain relief to promote comfort during this procedure or to reduce the incidence of vascular and procedural complications has not been established. OBJECTIVES:Assess efficacy of pain r...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Wensley CJ,Kent B,McAleer MB,Price SM,Stewart JT

更新日期：2008-10-08 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:Pregnant women with a history of venous thromboembolism (VTE), antithrombin deficiency, or other risk factors for VTE, need heparin (unfractionated heparin (UFH) or low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH)) prophylaxis, mainly through administering subcutaneously. Several methods of administering heparin (UFH or ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Sasaki H,Yonemoto N,Hanada N,Mori R

更新日期：2013-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nedocromil sodium and sodium cromoglycate inhaled shortly before exercise appear to reduce the severity of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. There is some debate over which drug may be more effective. OBJECTIVES:The objective of this review was to compare the effects on post-exercise lung function betwe...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Kelly K,Spooner CH,Rowe BH

更新日期：2000-01-01 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:Zinc deficiency is prevalent in low- and middle-income countries, and contributes to significant diarrhoea-, pneumonia-, and malaria-related morbidity and mortality among young children. Zinc deficiency also impairs growth. OBJECTIVES:To assess the effects of zinc supplementation for preventing mortality an...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Mayo-Wilson E,Junior JA,Imdad A,Dean S,Chan XH,Chan ES,Jaswal A,Bhutta ZA

更新日期：2014-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ovarian cancer is the sixth most common cancer among women and the leading cause of death in women with gynaecological malignancies. Opinions differ regarding the role of ultra-radical (extensive) cytoreductive surgery in ovarian cancer treatment.  OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effectiveness and morbidity asso...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Ang C,Chan KK,Bryant A,Naik R,Dickinson HO

更新日期：2011-04-13 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