Add this result to my export selection Aldosterone antagonists in addition to renin angiotensin system antagonists for preventing the progression of chronic kidney disease Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (Remove filter) Published by Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 27 October 2020 Review (44 studies, n=5,745) reports aldosterone antagonists may reduce proteinuria, eGFR, and systolic blood pressure in adults who have mild to moderate CKD but may increase the risk of... Read Summary Type: Systematic Reviews (Add filter) 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)
Add this result to my export selection Botulinum toxin type A therapy for blepharospasm Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (Remove filter) Published by Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 19 November 2020 This review (3 RCTs; n=313) concludes with moderate certainty that a single treatment resulted in a clinically relevant reduction of blepharospasm-specific severity and disability. There are no data... 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 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 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 Intravitreal steroids for macular edema in diabetes Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (Remove filter) Published by Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 17 November 2020 Review (10 RCTs, n=4,348) found intravitreal steroids may improve vision in people with diabetic macular oedema vs. placebo or control; though effects were small at approximately one line of vision... Read Summary Type: Systematic Reviews (Add filter) Type: Medicines Current Awareness (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Pre‐ and postsurgical medical therapy for endometriosis surgery Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (Remove filter) Published by Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 18 November 2020 Review (25 RCTs; n= 3378) found women who receive postsurgical hormonal suppression therapy may experience benefit in terms of pain & disease, and pregnancy vs no therapy/placebo. There is... Read Summary Type: Systematic Reviews (Add filter) Type: Medicines Current Awareness (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Salvage systemic therapy for advanced gastric and oesophago‐gastric junction adenocarcinoma Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (Remove filter) Published by Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 19 November 2020 Review (17 RCTs; n=5110) found that survival outcomes can be improved by further chemotherapy or biological therapy vs placebo, best supportive care, or no treatment. However, chemotherapy is more... Read Summary Type: Systematic Reviews (Add filter) Type: Medicines Current Awareness (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Interventions to support the resilience and mental health of frontline health and social care professionals during and after a disease outbreak, epidemic or pandemic: a mixed methods systematic review Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (Remove filter) Published by Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 05 November 2020 Review of 16 studies concludes that owing to a lack of both quantitative and qualitative evidence from studies carried out during or after disease epidemics and pandemics, alternative sources of... Read Summary Type: Systematic Reviews (Add filter) Type: Medicines Current Awareness (Remove filter)