Prophylactic versus therapeutic amnioinfusion for oligohydramnios in labour.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Approximately 50% of people with myasthenia gravis present with purely ocular symptoms, so called ocular myasthenia. Of these between 50% to 60% develop generalized disease, most within two years. Their management is controversial. This is an update of a review first published in 2006 and previously updated ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Benatar M,Kaminski H

更新日期：2012-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Phenylketonuria results from a deficiency of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase. Dietary restriction of phenylalanine keeps blood phenylalanine concentration low. Most natural foods are excluded from diet and supplements are used to supply other nutrients. Recent publications report a decrease in blood phe...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Somaraju UR,Merrin M

更新日期：2015-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children's exposure to other people's tobacco smoke (environmental tobacco smoke, or ETS) is associated with a range of adverse health outcomes for children. Parental smoking is a common source of children's exposure to ETS. Older children in child care or educational settings are also at risk of exposure to...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Behbod B,Sharma M,Baxi R,Roseby R,Webster P

更新日期：2018-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Short term side-effects of chemotherapy include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, mucositis and myelosuppression or neutropenia. These occur during the course of treatment and generally resolve within months of completion of chemotherapy. A variety of Chinese medicinal herbs have been used for managing these side e...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Zhang M,Liu X,Li J,He L,Tripathy D

更新日期：2007-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The burden of poor sexual and reproductive health (SRH) worldwide is substantial, disproportionately affecting those living in low- and middle-income countries. Targeted client communication (TCC) delivered via mobile devices (MD) (TCCMD) may improve the health behaviours and service use important for sexual...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Palmer MJ,Henschke N,Villanueva G,Maayan N,Bergman H,Glenton C,Lewin S,Fønhus MS,Tamrat T,Mehl GL,Free C

更新日期：2020-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Idiopathic acute vestibular dysfunction (vestibular neuritis) is the second most common cause of peripheral vertigo after benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and accounts for 7% of the patients who present at outpatient clinics specialising in the treatment of dizziness. The exact aetiology of the co...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Fishman JM,Burgess C,Waddell A

更新日期：2011-05-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Threatened miscarriage occurs in 10% to 15% of all pregnancies. Vaginal spotting or bleeding during early gestation is common, with nearly half of those pregnancies resulting in pregnancy loss. To date, there is no effective preventive treatment for threatened miscarriage. Chinese herbal medicines have been ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Li L,Dou L,Leung PC,Wang CC

更新日期：2012-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fractures of the hip are an important cause of later ill health and mortality in elderly people. People with hip fractures are often malnourished at the time of fracture, and have poor food intake in hospital. OBJECTIVES:This review assesses the effects of nutritional interventions in elderly people recover...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Avenell A,Handoll HH

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although medication is the mainstay of treatment for schizophrenia, always, some sort of informal or formal talking therapy is indicated. In cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) links are made between the person's feelings and patterns of thinking which underpin their distress. OBJECTIVES:To review the effec...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Jones C,Cormac I,Mota J,Campbell C

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) due to opiate withdrawal may result in disruption of the mother-infant relationship, sleep-wake abnormalities, feeding difficulties, weight loss and seizures. Treatments used to ameliorate symptoms and reduce morbidity include opiates, sedatives and non-pharmacological trea...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Osborn DA,Jeffery HE,Cole MJ

更新日期：2005-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hydration has been proposed as a treatment for women with preterm labour. Theoretically, hydration may reduce uterine contractility by increasing uterine blood flow and by decreasing pituitary secretion of antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effectiveness of intravenous or oral hyd...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Stan CM,Boulvain M,Pfister R,Hirsbrunner-Almagbaly P

更新日期：2013-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) in young children account for 1.4 million deaths annually worldwide. Antibiotics could be beneficial in preventing LRTIs in high-risk children, and may also help prevent school absenteeism and work days missed by children and/or carers. While it is well documented t...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Onakpoya IJ,Hayward G,Heneghan CJ

更新日期：2015-09-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Both prophylactic and early surfactant replacement therapy, compared with later selective surfactant administration, reduce mortality and pulmonary complications in ventilated infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). However, continued post-surfactant intubation and ventilation are risk factors for ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Stevens TP,Blennow M,Soll RF

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Randomized controlled trials have yielded conflicting results regarding the ability of beta-blockers to influence perioperative cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Thus routine prescription of these drugs in unselected patients remains a controversial issue. OBJECTIVES:The objective of this review was t...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Blessberger H,Kammler J,Domanovits H,Schlager O,Wildner B,Azar D,Schillinger M,Wiesbauer F,Steinwender C

更新日期：2018-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Governments use different approaches to ensure that private for-profit healthcare services meet certain quality standards. Such government guidance, referred to as public stewardship, encompasses government policies, regulatory mechanisms, and implementation strategies for ensuring accountability in the deli...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Wiysonge CS,Abdullahi LH,Ndze VN,Hussey GD

更新日期：2016-08-11 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic wounds mainly affect the elderly and those with multiple health problems. Despite the use of modern dressings, some of these wounds take a long time to heal, fail to heal, or recur, causing significant pain and discomfort to the person and cost to health services. Topical negative pressure (TNP) is u...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Ubbink DT,Westerbos SJ,Evans D,Land L,Vermeulen H

更新日期：2008-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) commonly involves patellar tendon (PT) or hamstring tendon(s) (HT) autografts. There is no consensus with respect to the choice between these two grafts in ACL surgery. OBJECTIVES:This review compared the outcomes of ACL reconstruction using PT versus H...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Mohtadi NG,Chan DS,Dainty KN,Whelan DB

更新日期：2011-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Buprenorphine has been reported as an alternative to methadone for maintenance treatment of opioid dependence, but differing results are reported concerning its relative effectiveness indicating the need for an integrative review. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effects of buprenorphine maintenance against place...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

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

更新日期：2008-04-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Numerous medications are available for the acute treatment of migraine in adults, and some have now been approved for use in children and adolescents in the ambulatory setting. A systematic review of acute treatment of migraine medication trials in children and adolescents will help clinicians make evidence-...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Richer L,Billinghurst L,Linsdell MA,Russell K,Vandermeer B,Crumley ET,Durec T,Klassen TP,Hartling L

更新日期：2016-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is not clear whether prophylactic antiviral therapy is indicated in patients undergoing liver transplantation for chronic decompensated hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. OBJECTIVES:To compare the benefits and harms of different prophylactic anti-viral therapies for patients undergoing liver transplantat...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Gurusamy KS,Tsochatzis E,Davidson BR,Burroughs AK

更新日期：2010-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ulceration of the feet, which can result in loss of limbs and even death, is one of the major health problems for people with diabetes mellitus. OBJECTIVES:To assess the effects of patient education on the prevention of foot ulcers in patients with diabetes mellitus. SEARCH METHODS:We searched The Cochrane...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Dorresteijn JA,Kriegsman DM,Assendelft WJ,Valk GD

更新日期：2014-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Foot ulcers in people with diabetes are a prevalent and serious global health issue. Dressings form a key part of ulcer treatment, with clinicians and patients having many different types to choose from including hydrogel dressings. A clear and current overview of current evidence is required to facilitate d...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Dumville JC,O'Meara S,Deshpande S,Speak K

更新日期：2011-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidemiological evidence has suggested a link between beta(2)-agonists and increased asthma mortality. There has been much debate about possible causal links for this association, and whether regular (daily) long-acting beta(2)-agonists are safe. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this review is to assess the risk of fa...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Cates CJ,Lasserson TJ,Jaeschke R

更新日期：2009-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Poor medication adherence decreases treatment efficacy and worsens clinical outcomes, but average rates of adherence to long-term pharmacological treatments for chronic illnesses are only about 50%. Interventions for improving medication adherence largely focus on patients rather than on physicians; however,...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Zaugg V,Korb-Savoldelli V,Durieux P,Sabatier B

更新日期：2018-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This is an update of a review first published in The Cochrane Library in Issue 3, 2013. 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 cance...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Peng L,Min S,Zejun Z,Wei K,Bennett MI

更新日期：2015-06-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This section is under preparation and will be included in the next issue. OBJECTIVES:To assess the effect of prophylactic administration of synthetic surfactant in preterm newborns at risk for developing respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). SEARCH STRATEGY:Searches were made of the Oxford Database of Perin...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Soll RF

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiotocography (CTG) is a continuous recording of the fetal heart rate obtained via an ultrasound transducer placed on the mother's abdomen. CTG is widely used in pregnancy as a method of assessing fetal well-being, predominantly in pregnancies with increased risk of complications. OBJECTIVES:To assess th...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Grivell RM,Alfirevic Z,Gyte GM,Devane D

更新日期：2012-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For centuries, there has been controversy around whether being upright (sitting, birthing stools, chairs, squatting) or lying down have advantages for women delivering their babies. OBJECTIVES:To assess the benefits and risks of the use of different positions during the second stage of labour (i.e. from ful...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Gupta JK,Hofmeyr GJ

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The risk of maternal mortality and morbidity (particularly postoperative infection) is higher for caesarean section than for vaginal birth. With the increasing rate of caesarean section, it is important that the risks to the mother are minimised as far as possible. This review focuses on different forms and ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Hadiati DR,Hakimi M,Nurdiati DS,Ota E

更新日期：2014-09-17 00:00:00