Hyperbaric oxygen as an adjuvant treatment for malignant otitis externa.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Respiratory distress syndrome is a serious complication of prematurity causing significant immediate and long-term mortality and morbidity. OBJECTIVES:The objective of this review was to assess the effects of corticosteroids administered to pregnant women to accelerate fetal lung maturity prior to preterm d...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Crowley P

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hemophilia A and B are inherited coagulation disorders characterized by a reduced or absent level of factor VIII or factor IX respectively. The severe form is characterized by a factor level less than 0.01 international units (IU) per milliliter. The development of inhibitors in hemophilia is the main compli...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Jiang L,Liu Y,Zhang L,Santoro C,Rodriguez A

更新日期：2017-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epithelial ovarian cancer accounts for about 90% of all cases of ovarian cancer. Debulking surgery and six courses of platinum-based chemotherapy results in complete clinical remission (CCR) in up to 75% of cases. However, 75% of the responders will relapse within a median time of 18 to 28 months and only 20...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Mei L,Chen H,Wei DM,Fang F,Liu GJ,Xie HY,Wang X,Zou J,Han X,Feng D

更新日期：2010-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Much of the brain swelling in ischaemic stroke is due to cytotoxic oedema, which is related to cell membrane dysfunction. Early treatment with corticosteroids may help reduce the swelling and improve the outcomes after a stroke. OBJECTIVES:The objective of this review was to assess the effect of corticoster...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Qizilbash N,Lewington SL,Lopez-Arrieta JM

更新日期：2000-01-01 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:Potentially disabling postural headache occurs after dural puncture in 1-70% of patients. It has been suggested that such headaches may be less common if patients routinely have a period of bed rest or receive supplementary fluids after the procedure. OBJECTIVES:To assess the effects on post dural puncture ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Sudlow C,Warlow C

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence on the benefits of music during caesarean section under regional anaesthesia to improve clinical and psychological outcomes for mothers and infants has not been established. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effectiveness of music during caesarean section under regional anaesthesia for improving clinical ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Laopaiboon M,Lumbiganon P,Martis R,Vatanasapt P,Somjaivong B

更新日期：2009-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of chronic heart failure is increasing, and increases with increasing age. Major symptoms include breathlessness and restricted activities of daily living due to reduced functional capacity, which in turn affects quality of life. Exercise training has been shown to be effective in patients wit...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Rees K,Taylor RS,Singh S,Coats AJ,Ebrahim S

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is mainly a complication of cirrhotic ascites that occurs in the absence of any intra-abdominal, surgically treatable source of infection. Antibiotics have been recommended as the mainstay treatment for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. However, this recommendation is not b...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Soares-Weiser K,Brezis M,Leibovici L

更新日期：2001-01-01 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:Multidisciplinary rehabilitation (MD) is an important component of symptomatic and supportive treatment for Multiple sclerosis (MS), but evidence base for its effectiveness is yet to be established. OBJECTIVES:To assess the effectiveness of organized MD rehabilitation in adults with MS. To explore rehabilit...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Khan F,Turner-Stokes L,Ng L,Kilpatrick T

更新日期：2007-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An intraocular lens (IOL) is a synthetic lens that is surgically implanted within the eye following removal of the crystalline lens, during cataract surgery. While all modern IOLs attenuate the transmission of ultra-violet (UV) light, some IOLs, called blue-blocking or blue-light filtering IOLs, also reduce ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Downie LE,Busija L,Keller PR

更新日期：2018-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The measurement of severity and control of asthma in both children and adults can be based on subjective or objective measures. It has been advocated that fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) can be used to monitor airway inflammation as it correlates with some markers of asthma. Interventions for asthma t...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Petsky HL,Cates CJ,Li A,Kynaston JA,Turner C,Chang AB

更新日期：2009-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The chronic hyperglycaemia of diabetes is associated with long-term damage, dysfunction, and failure of various organs, especially the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart, and blood vessels. The risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases with age, obesity, and lack of physical activity. Insulin resistance is a fu...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Beletate V,El Dib RP,Atallah AN

更新日期：2007-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and resulting pulmonary embolism (PE) are uncommon but important complications of stroke. There is good evidence that anticoagulants can reduce the risk of DVT and PE after stroke, but this benefit is offset by a small but definite risk of serious haemorrhages. Physical methods to ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Mazzone C,Chiodo GF,Sandercock P,Miccio M,Salvi R

更新日期：2004-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neonatal extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a complex procedure of life support used in severe but potentially reversible respiratory failure in term infants. Although the number of babies eligible for ECMO is small and the use of ECMO invasive and potentially expensive, its benefits may be high. ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Mugford M,Elbourne D,Field D

更新日期：2008-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ideal proportion of energy from fat in our food and its relation to body weight is not clear. In order to prevent overweight and obesity in the general population, we need to understand the relationship between the proportion of energy from fat and resulting weight and body fatness in the general populat...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Hooper L,Abdelhamid AS,Jimoh OF,Bunn D,Skeaff CM

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteomyelitis (both acute and chronic) is one of the most common infectious complications in people with sickle cell disease. There is no standardized approach to antibiotic therapy and treatment is likely to vary from country to country. Thus, there is a need to identify the efficacy and safety of different...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Martí-Carvajal AJ,Agreda-Pérez LH

更新日期：2012-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breastmilk remains the optimal form of enteral nutrition for term and preterm infants until up to six months postnatal age. Mothers of preterm infants who have not established suck feeds must express their breastmilk and often have difficulty in maintaining sufficient volume for their infants' needs (Donath ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Donovan TJ,Buchanan K

更新日期：2012-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Routine monitoring of gastric residuals in preterm infants on gavage feeds is a common practice in many neonatal intensive care units and is used to guide the initiation and advancement of feeds. No guidelines or consensus is available on whether to re-feed or discard the aspirated gastric residuals. Althoug...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Abiramalatha T,Thanigainathan S,Balakrishnan U

更新日期：2019-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Drugs can prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting, but their relative efficacies and side effects have not been compared within one systematic review. OBJECTIVES:The objective of this review was to assess the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting by drugs and the development of any side effects....

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Carlisle JB,Stevenson CA

更新日期：2006-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Numerous systematic reviews exist on interventions to improve consumers' medicines use, but this research is distributed across diseases, populations and settings. The scope and focus of reviews on consumers' medicines use also varies widely. Such differences create challenges for decision makers seeking rev...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Ryan R,Santesso N,Hill S,Lowe D,Kaufman C,Grimshaw J

更新日期：2011-05-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Leg ulcers are open skin wounds that occur between the ankle and the knee that can last weeks, months or even years and are a consequence of arterial or venous valvular insufficiency. Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is a technology that is currently used widely in wound care and is promoted for use on...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Dumville JC,Land L,Evans D,Peinemann F

更新日期：2015-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acquired haemophilia A is a rare bleeding disorder caused by the development of specific autoantibodies against coagulation factor VIII. Rituximab may be an alternative approach to the treatment of acquired haemophilia by eradicating FVIII autoantibodies. OBJECTIVES:To assess and summarise the efficacy and ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Zeng Y,Zhou R,Duan X,Long D

更新日期：2016-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) continues to play a critical role in HIV prevention, care and treatment. In recent years, different modalities of VCT have been implemented, including clinic-, mobile- and home-based testing and counseling. This review assesses the effects of all VCT types on HIV-relate...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Fonner VA,Denison J,Kennedy CE,O'Reilly K,Sweat M

更新日期：2012-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hemorrhoidectomy is a frequently performed surgical procedure and associated with postprocedural pain. The use of the Ligasure could result in a decreased incidence of pain as coagulation with high frequency currency and active feedback control over the power output has minimal thermal spread and limited tis...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Nienhuijs S,de Hingh I

更新日期：2009-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia frequently present to the Emergency Department. Where vagal manoeuvres fail, the two most commonly used drugs are adenosine and calcium channel antagonists. Both are known to be effective but both have a significant side-effect profile. OBJECTIVES:To exa...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Holdgate A,Foo A

更新日期：2006-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preterm birth is birth before 37 weeks' gestation. Genital tract infection is one of the causes of preterm birth. Infection screening during pregnancy has been used to reduce preterm birth. However, infection screening may have some adverse effects, e.g. increased antibiotic drug resistance, increased costs ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Swadpanich U,Lumbiganon P,Prasertcharoensook W,Laopaiboon M

更新日期：2008-04-16 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:Hypertonic solutions are considered to have a greater ability to expand blood volume and thus elevate blood pressure and can be administered as a small volume infusion over a short time period. On the other hand, the use of hypertonic solutions for volume replacement may also have important disadvantages. O...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Bunn F,Roberts I,Tasker R,Akpa E

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00