Add this result to my export selection Intravenous versus intramuscular prophylactic oxytocin for reducing blood loss in the third stage of labour Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (Remove filter) Published by Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 10 December 2020 This review (7 trials; n=7,817) found IV administration of oxytocin is more effective than intramuscular administration in preventing postpartum haemorrhage during vaginal birth, with a comparable... Read Summary Type: Systematic Reviews (Add filter) Type: Medicines Current Awareness (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Antiandrogen or estradiol treatment or both during hormone therapy in transitioning transgender women Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (Remove filter) Published by Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 28 November 2020 Review found insufficient evidence to determine efficacy or safety of hormonal treatment approaches for transgender women in transition, indicating gap between current clinical practice and clinical... Read Summary SPS comment Type: Systematic Reviews (Add filter) Type: Medicines Current Awareness (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Peripheral nerve blocks for hip fractures in adults Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (Remove filter) Published by Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 25 November 2020 Updated review (49 trials; n=3061) found peripheral nerve blocks reduce pain on movement within 30 minutes after block placement, risk of acute confusional state, and probably also reduce the risk of... Read Summary Type: Systematic Reviews (Add filter) Type: Medicines Current Awareness (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Iron chelators for acute stroke Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (Remove filter) Published by Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 25 November 2020 Review identified two eligible RCTs (n=333) and found no benefit for the use of iron chelators in spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage; the added value of iron-chelating therapy in people with... Read Summary Type: Systematic Reviews (Add filter) Type: Medicines Current Awareness (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Uterotonic agents for first‐line treatment of postpartum haemorrhage: a network meta‐analysis Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (Remove filter) Published by Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 24 November 2020 This review (7 trials; n=3738) concludes oxytocin as first-line treatment of PPH is probably more effective than misoprostol with less side-effects, and the addition of misoprostol to oxytocin is... Read Summary Type: Systematic Reviews (Add filter) Type: Medicines Current Awareness (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines for preventing acute otitis media in children Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (Remove filter) Published by Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 24 November 2020 Updated review (11 trials; n=60,733) found administration of licenced 7-valent vaccine with CRM197 as carrier protein and 10-valent PCV conjugated to protein D during early infancy is associated with... Read Summary Type: Systematic Reviews (Add filter) Type: Medicines Current Awareness (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Progestogens or progestogen‐releasing intrauterine systems for uterine fibroids (other than preoperative medical therapy) Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (Remove filter) Published by Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 23 November 2020 This updated review (4 studies; n=221) found it is uncertain whether the LNG-IUS reduces abnormal uterine bleeding, increases haemoglobin levels or reduces the size of uterine fibroids compared to... Read Summary Type: Systematic Reviews (Add filter) Type: Medicines Current Awareness (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Physical interventions to interrupt or reduce the spread of respiratory viruses Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (Remove filter) Published by Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 20 November 2020 This updated review (44 new RCTs) finds uncertainty about effects of face masks; hand hygiene is likely to modestly reduce the burden of respiratory illness. Due to limitations, it is not possible to... Read Summary Type: Systematic Reviews (Add filter) Type: Medicines Current Awareness (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Policy makers must act on incomplete evidence in responding to COVID‐19 Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (Remove filter) Published by Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 20 November 2020 Editorial highlights the rapid reviews Cochrane has performed on the effectiveness of behavioural public health measures for reducing COVID-19 infection. None have been able to find robust, ... Read Summary SPS comment Type: Medicines Current Awareness (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Botulinum toxin type A therapy for hemifacial spasm Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (Remove filter) Published by Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 19 November 2020 This review did not identify any randomised trials that evaluated the efficacy and safety of botulinum toxin type A in people with hemifacial spasm, so no conclusions could be drawn. Read Summary Type: Systematic Reviews (Add filter) Type: Medicines Current Awareness (Remove filter)