Interventions for treating intrahepatic cholestasis in people with sickle cell disease.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The evidence of tapered methadone's efficacy in managing opioid withdrawal has been systematically evaluated in the previous version of this review that needs to be updated OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effectiveness of tapered methadone compared with other detoxification treatments and placebo in managing opi...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Amato L,Davoli M,Minozzi S,Ferroni E,Ali R,Ferri M

更新日期：2013-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Regional anaesthesia may reduce the rate of persistent (chronic) pain after surgery, a frequent and debilitating condition. OBJECTIVES:To compare local anaesthetics and regional anaesthesia versus conventional analgesia for the prevention of persistent pain six or 12 months after surgery. SEARCH METHODS:We...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Andreae MH,Andreae DA

更新日期：2012-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epilepsy is the most common serious neurological condition after stroke, with a 0.5 per cent prevalence, and a two to three per cent life time risk of being given a diagnosis of epilepsy in the developed world. As a result of the perceived deficiencies and suggestions to improve the quality of care offered t...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Bradley P,Lindsay B

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Paraquat is an effective and widely used herbicide but is also a lethal poison. In many developing countries paraquat is widely available and inexpensive, making poisoning prevention difficult. However most of the people who become poisoned from paraquat have taken it as a means of suicide.Standard treatment...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Li LR,Sydenham E,Chaudhary B,You C

更新日期：2010-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vasectomy is an increasingly popular and effective family planning method. A variety of vasectomy techniques are used worldwide, including vas occlusion techniques (excision and ligation, thermal or electrocautery, and mechanical and chemical occlusion methods), as well as vasectomy with vas irrigation or wi...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Cook LA,Van Vliet HA,Lopez LM,Pun A,Gallo MF

更新日期：2014-03-30 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: 1 PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:To evaluate clinically meaningful benefits of interventions used to treat clinically significant obsessive compulsive symptoms occurring in people with schizophrenia with regard to global improvement, chang...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Raj M,Farooq S

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traumatic brain injury is common and presents a health problem with significant effect on quality of life. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been suggested to improve oxygen supply to the injured brain and, therefore, to reduce the volume of brain that will ultimately perish. It is postulated that the add...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Bennett MH,Trytko B,Jonker B

更新日期：2004-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac tamponade may occur following cardiac surgery as a result of blood or fluid collecting in the pericardial space compressing the heart and reducing cardiac output. Mediastinal chest drains (including pericardial drains) are inserted as standard post-operative practice following cardiac surgery to assi...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Wallen M,Morrison A,Gillies D,O'Riordan E,Bridge C,Stoddart F

更新日期：2004-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ileocolic anastomoses are commonly performed for right-sided colon cancer and Crohn's disease. The anastomosis may be constructed using a linear cutter stapler or by suturing. Individual trials comparing stapled versus handsewn ileocolic anastomoses have found little difference in the complication rate but t...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Choy PY,Bissett IP,Docherty JG,Parry BR,Merrie A,Fitzgerald A

更新日期：2011-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous research suggests that increasing dietary intakes of calcium, potassium or magnesium separately may reduce BP to a small degree over the short term. It is unclear whether increasing intakes of a combination of these minerals produces a larger reduction in BP. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effects of c...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Beyer FR,Dickinson HO,Nicolson DJ,Ford GA,Mason J

更新日期：2006-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antiepileptic drugs ( AEDs) are used to prevent seizures but are associated with both short and long term adverse effects. When epilepsy is in remission, it may be in the patient's best interest to discontinue medication. However, the optimal timing of AED discontinuation is not known. OBJECTIVES:To quantif...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Sirven JI,Sperling M,Wingerchuk DM

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that is usually diagnosed when a patient has a suspected or documented infection, and meets two or more criteria for systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). The incidence of sepsis is higher among people admitted to critical care settings such as the intensive c...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Warttig S,Alderson P,Evans DJ,Lewis SR,Kourbeti IS,Smith AF

更新日期：2018-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) comprises a group of hereditary eye diseases characterized by progressive degeneration of retinal photoreceptors. It results in severe visual loss that may lead to legal blindness. Symptoms may become manifest during childhood or adulthood, and include poor night vision (nyctalopia)...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Rayapudi S,Schwartz SG,Wang X,Chavis P

更新日期：2013-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aphasia describes language impairment associated with a brain lesion. OBJECTIVES:The objective of this review was to assess the effects of formal speech and language therapy and non-professional types of support from untrained providers for people with aphasia after stroke. SEARCH STRATEGY:We searched the ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Greener J,Enderby P,Whurr R

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM), sometimes referred to as chronic otitis media (COM), is a chronic inflammation and infection of the middle ear and mastoid cavity, characterised by ear discharge (otorrhoea) through a perforated tympanic membrane. The predominant symptoms of CSOM are ear discharge and...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Head K,Chong LY,Bhutta MF,Morris PS,Vijayasekaran S,Burton MJ,Schilder AG,Brennan-Jones CG

更新日期：2020-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anterior vaginal repair (anterior colporrhaphy) is an operation traditionally used for moderate or severe stress urinary incontinence in women. About a third of adult women experience urinary incontinence. OBJECTIVES:To determine the effects of anterior vaginal repair (anterior colporrhaphy) on stress or mi...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Glazener CM,Cooper K

更新日期：2000-01-01 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:Malignant, or necrotising, otitis externa is a potentially fatal infection of the external ear canal and surrounding soft tissue and bone. It may be complicated by involvement of cranial nerves, principally the facial nerves and the contents of the jugular foramen. It is an uncommon condition mainly found in...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Phillips JS,Jones SE

更新日期：2013-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute haematoma of the pinna is a condition where a collection of blood forms beneath the perichondrial layer of the pinna. It is usually caused by blunt trauma, and if untreated will ultimately result in a deformity commonly known as 'cauliflower ear' or 'wrestler's ear'. Various treatments are employed to ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Jones SE,Mahendran S

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Telephone services can provide information and support for smokers. Counselling may be provided proactively or offered reactively to callers to smoking cessation helplines. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effect of telephone support to help smokers quit, including proactive or reactive counselling, or the provis...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Matkin W,Ordóñez-Mena JM,Hartmann-Boyce J

更新日期：2019-05-02 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:Although effective in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is not universally accepted by users. Educational, supportive and behavioural interventions may help people with OSA recognise the need for regular and continued use of CPAP. OBJECTIVES:To asses...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Wozniak DR,Lasserson TJ,Smith I

更新日期：2014-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traumatic hyphema is the entry of blood into the anterior chamber (the space between the cornea and iris) subsequent to a blow or a projectile striking the eye. Hyphema uncommonly causes permanent loss of vision. Associated trauma (e.g., corneal staining, traumatic cataract, angle recession glaucoma, optic a...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Gharaibeh A,Savage HI,Scherer RW,Goldberg MF,Lindsley K

更新日期：2011-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute splenic sequestration crises are a complication of sickle cell disease, with high mortality rates and frequent recurrence in survivors of first attacks. Splenectomy and blood transfusion, with their consequences, are the mainstay of long-term management used in different parts of the world. This is a 2...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Owusu-Ofori S,Remmington T

更新日期：2015-09-07 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:In myasthenia gravis, antibody-mediated blockade of acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction abolishes the naturally occurring 'safety factor' of synaptic transmission. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors provide temporary symptomatic treatment of muscle weakness, but there is controversy about thei...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Mehndiratta MM,Pandey S,Kuntzer T

更新日期：2011-02-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity has reached epidemic proportions around the world. Metabolic changes in obesity and greater body mass may lead to reduced effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives, such as the skin patch, vaginal ring, implants, and injectables. We systematically reviewed the evidence on the effectiveness of hormonal...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Lopez LM,Grimes DA,Chen-Mok M,Westhoff C,Edelman A,Helmerhorst FM

更新日期：2010-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tardive dyskinesia is a disabling movement disorder associated with the prolonged use of neuroleptic medication. This review, one in a series examining the treatment of tardive dyskinesia, will cover miscellaneous treatments not covered elsewhere. OBJECTIVES:To determine whether the following interventions ...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Soares-Weiser KV,Joy C

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Around 1 in 1000 adolescents aged 12 to 17 years old display problematic or harmful sexual behaviour (HSB). Examples include behaviours occurring more frequently than would be considered developmentally appropriate; accompanied by coercion; involving children of different ages or stages of development; or as...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Sneddon H,Gojkovic Grimshaw D,Livingstone N,Macdonald G

更新日期：2020-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is caused by degeneration of anterior horn cells, which leads to progressive muscle weakness. Children with SMA type II do not develop the ability to walk without support and have a shortened life expectancy, whereas children with SMA type III develop the ability to walk and hav...

journal_title：The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

authors： Wadman RI,Bosboom WM,van der Pol WL,van den Berg LH,Wokke JH,Iannaccone ST,Vrancken AF

更新日期：2012-04-18 00:00:00