Infection control strategies for preventing the transmission of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in nursing homes for older people.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cholera is an acute watery diarrhoea caused by infection with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, which if severe can cause rapid dehydration and death. Effective management requires early diagnosis and rehydration using oral rehydration salts or intravenous fluids. In this review, we evaluate the additional bene...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Leibovici-Weissman Y,Neuberger A,Bitterman R,Sinclair D,Salam MA,Paul M

更新日期：2014-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Haematological malignancies are malignant neoplasms of the myeloid or lymphatic cell lines including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. In order to manage physical and psychological aspects of the disease and its treatment, complementary therapies like yoga are coming increasingly into focus. However, the effe...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Felbel S,Meerpohl JJ,Monsef I,Engert A,Skoetz N

更新日期：2014-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tinea infections are fungal infections of the skin caused by dermatophytes. It is estimated that 10% to 20% of the world population is affected by fungal skin infections. Sites of infection vary according to geographical location, the organism involved, and environmental and cultural differences. Both tinea ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： El-Gohary M,van Zuuren EJ,Fedorowicz Z,Burgess H,Doney L,Stuart B,Moore M,Little P

更新日期：2014-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Baclofen shows potential for rapidly reducing symptoms of severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) in people with alcoholism. Treatment with baclofen is easy to manage and rarely produces euphoria or other pleasant effects, or craving for the drug. This is an updated version of the original Cochrane Review p...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Liu J,Wang LN

更新日期：2017-08-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cystic fibrosis is a life-limiting autosomal recessive genetic illness. A feeling of shortness of breath is common in cystic fibrosis, especially as the disease progresses. Reversing the underlying cause is the priority when treating breathlessness (dyspnoea), but when it is not feasible, palliation (easing)...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Jaiswal N,Singh M,Agarwal A,Chauhan A,Jaiswal N

更新日期：2020-04-28 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:Hysterectomy using an abdominal approach removes either the uterus alone (subtotal hysterectomy) or both the uterus and the cervix (total hysterectomy). The latter is more common but outcomes have not been systematically compared. OBJECTIVES:To assess and compare outcomes with subtotal hysterectomy versus t...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Lethaby A,Ivanova V,Johnson NP

更新日期：2006-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pressure ulcers are treated by reducing pressure on the areas of damaged skin. Special support surfaces (including beds, mattresses and cushions) designed to redistribute pressure, are widely used as treatments. The relative effects of different support surfaces are unclear. OBJECTIVES:To assess the effects...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： McInnes E,Dumville JC,Jammali-Blasi A,Bell-Syer SE

更新日期：2011-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical wounds that become infected are often debrided because clinicians believe that removal of this necrotic or infected tissue will expedite wound healing. There are numerous methods available but no consensus on which one is most effective for surgical wounds. OBJECTIVES:To determine the effect of dif...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Smith F,Dryburgh N,Donaldson J,Mitchell M

更新日期：2011-05-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A promising approach to the treatment of chronic ischaemic heart disease (IHD) and heart failure is the use of stem cells. The last decade has seen a plethora of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) developed worldwide which have generated conflicting results. OBJECTIVES:The critical evaluation of clinical e...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Fisher SA,Brunskill SJ,Doree C,Mathur A,Taggart DP,Martin-Rendon E

更新日期：2014-04-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Motor control exercise (MCE) is used by healthcare professionals worldwide as a common treatment for low back pain (LBP). However, the effectiveness of this intervention for acute LBP remains unclear. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effectiveness of MCE for patients with acute non-specific LBP. SEARCH METHODS:W...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Macedo LG,Saragiotto BT,Yamato TP,Costa LO,Menezes Costa LC,Ostelo RW,Maher CG

更新日期：2016-02-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prevention of type 2 diabetes in adults is a far better option than treatment, to alleviate pressure on health care providers and resources. However, there is no current review of the evidence regarding the efficacy of a diet-only intervention for prevention. OBJECTIVES:To assess the effects of type and fre...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Nield L,Summerbell CD,Hooper L,Whittaker V,Moore H

更新日期：2008-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Couple therapy for depression has the twofold aim of modifying negative interaction patterns and increasing mutually supportive aspects of intimate relationships, changing the interpersonal context of depression. Couple therapy is included in several guidelines among the suggested treatments for depression. ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Barbato A,D'Avanzo B,Parabiaghi A

更新日期：2018-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bone metastases manifest through pain, which can arise even before the injury is radiologically detected. Pain occurs as a result of bone destruction and, as more destruction ensues, more pain can be experienced. Radiculopathies, plexopathies and shrinkage of spinal nerves due to tumour growth and fractures ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Roqué M,Martinez MJ,Alonso P,Català E,Garcia JL,Ferrandiz M

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cervical priming before first-trimester surgical abortion is recommended in certain groups of women. Nitric oxide (NO) donors induce cervical ripening without uterine contractions, but the efficacy and side effects are of concern. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate efficacy, side effects and complications of NO donors ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Promsonthi P,Preechapornprasert D,Chanrachakul B

更新日期：2009-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children with developmental speech sound disorders have difficulties in producing the speech sounds of their native language. These speech difficulties could be due to structural, sensory or neurophysiological causes (e.g. hearing impairment), but more often the cause of the problem is unknown. One treatment...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Lee AS,Gibbon FE

更新日期：2015-03-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The burden of asthma on patients and healthcare systems is substantial. Interventions have been developed to overcome difficulties in asthma management. These include chronic disease management programmes, which are more than simple patient education, encompassing a set of coherent interventions that centre ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Peytremann-Bridevaux I,Arditi C,Gex G,Bridevaux PO,Burnand B

更新日期：2015-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Embryo transfer (ET) was traditionally performed two days after oocyte retrieval; however, developments in culture media have allowed embryos to be maintained in culture for longer periods. Delaying transfer from Day two to Day three would allow for further development of the embryo and might have a positive...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Brown J,Daya S,Matson P

更新日期：2016-12-14 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:Reducing the transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a global priority. Contact tracing identifies people who were recently in contact with an infected individual, in order to isolate them and reduce further transmission. Digital technology could be implemented to augm...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Anglemyer A,Moore TH,Parker L,Chambers T,Grady A,Chiu K,Parry M,Wilczynska M,Flemyng E,Bero L

更新日期：2020-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transfusions of granulocytes have a long history of usage in clinical practice to support and treat severe infection in high risk groups of patients with neutropenia or neutrophil dysfunction. However, there is considerable current variability in therapeutic granulocyte transfusion practice, and uncertainty ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Stanworth SJ,Massey E,Hyde C,Brunskill S,Lucas G,Navarrete C,Marks DI

更新日期：2005-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This review is one in a series of reviews of interventions for lateral elbow pain. Lateral elbow pain, or tennis elbow, is a common condition causing pain in the lateral elbow and forearm and lack of strength and function of the elbow and wrist. Surgery is sometimes recommended in treating chronic cases of l...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Buchbinder R,Green S,Bell S,Barnsley L,Smidt N,Assendelft WJ

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reduced ankle dorsiflexion range of motion, or ankle equinus, is a common and disabling problem for patients with neuromuscular disease. Clinicians devote considerable time and resources implementing interventions to correct this problem although few of these interventions have been subject to rigorous empir...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Rose KJ,Burns J,Wheeler DM,North KN

更新日期：2010-02-17 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：BACKGROUND:Chronic lung disease (CLD) remains a major problem in neonatal intensive care units. Persistent inflammation in the lungs is the most likely underlying pathogenesis. Corticosteroids have been used to either prevent or treat CLD because of their potent anti-inflammatory effects. OBJECTIVES:To determine if po...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Halliday HL,Ehrenkranz RA,Doyle LW

更新日期：2009-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Strategies to implement change in health professional performance have variable impact. A potential explanation is that the barriers to implementation are different in different settings and at different times. Change may be more likely if the strategies were specifically chosen to address the identified bar...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Shaw B,Cheater F,Baker R,Gillies C,Hearnshaw H,Flottorp S,Robertson N

更新日期：2005-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients who are entered in clinical trials after a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or non disabling ischaemic stroke have an annual risk of important vascular events (death from all vascular causes, non-fatal stroke, or non-fatal myocardial infarction) of between 4 and 11 percent. Aspirin, in a daily dose ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Algra A,de Schryver EL,van Gijn J,Kappelle LJ,Koudstaal PJ

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:People undergoing major amputation of the lower limb are at increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Risk factors for VTE in amputees include advanced age, sedentary lifestyle, longstanding arterial disease and an identifiable hypercoagulable condition. Evidence suggests that pharmacological prophylax...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Herlihy DR,Thomas M,Tran QH,Puttaswamy V

更新日期：2020-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The morbidity and treatment costs associated with skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) are high. Linezolid and vancomycin are antibiotics that are commonly used in treating skin and soft-tissue infections, specifically those infections due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). OBJECTIVES...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Yue J,Dong BR,Yang M,Chen X,Wu T,Liu GJ

更新日期：2013-07-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Portal hypertension commonly accompanies advanced liver disease and often gives rise to life-threatening complications, including bleeding (haemorrhage) from oesophageal and gastrointestinal varices. Variceal bleeding commonly occurs in children with chronic liver disease or portal vein obstruction. Therefor...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Gattini D,Cifuentes LI,Torres-Robles R,Gana JC

更新日期：2020-03-05 00:00:00