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- Calorie controlled diet for chronic asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Jul-2008
The prevalence of asthma has increased in recent years. Epidemiological studies suggest a correlation between the onset of asthma and dietary nonallergic factors especially high calorie diet. These can be regarded as other potentially important risk facto
- Cancer genetic risk assessment for individuals at risk of familial breast cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Jan-2012
The recognition of an inherited component to breast cancer has led to an increase in demand for information, reassurance, and genetic testing, which has resulted in the creation of genetic clinics for familial cancer. The first step for patients referred
- Capitation, salary, fee-for-service and mixed systems of payment: effects on the behaviour of primary care physicians
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Aug-2011
It is widely believed that the method of payment of physicians may affect their clinical behaviour. Although payment systems may be used to achieve policy objectives (e.g. cost containment or improved quality of care), little is known about the effects of
- Carbamazepine for acute and chronic pain in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Jun-2012
Carbamazepine is used to treat chronic neuropathic pain.
- Carbohydrate supplementation of human milk to promote growth in preterm infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Sep-2008
This section is under preparation and will be included in the next issue.
- Cardioprotective interventions for cancer patients receiving anthracyclines
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-May-2011
Anthracyclines are among the most effective chemotherapeutic agents in the treatment of numerous malignancies. Unfortunately, their use is limited by a dose-dependent cardiotoxicity. In an effort to prevent this cardiotoxicity, different cardioprotective
- Care delivery and self-management strategies for adults with epilepsy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Aug-2009
Epilepsy care has been criticised for its lack of impact. Various service models and strategies have been developed in response to perceived inadequacies in care provision.
- Care home versus hospital and own home environments for rehabilitation of older people
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Nov-2008
Rehabilitation for older people has acquired an increasingly important profile for both policy-makers and service providers within health and social care agencies. This has generated an increased interest in the use of alternative care environments includ
- Carnitine supplementation of parenterally fed neonates
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Sep-2008
Carnitine, a quaternary amino acid, plays an important role in the oxidation of long chain fatty acids. Both breast milk and infant formulas contain carnitine. However, it is not routinely provided in parenteral nutrition solutions. Non supplemented paren
- Case management for persons with substance use disorders
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Sep-2011
Patients with alcohol and other drug use disorders (AOD) frequently have multiple social, physical, and mental health treatment needs, yet have difficulty accessing community services, including drug abuse treatment. One strategy for linking patients with
- Catheter type, placement and insertion techniques for preventing peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Jan-2010
As many as 15-50% of end-stage kidney disease patients are on peritoneal dialysis (PD), but peritonitis limits its more widespread use. Several PD catheter-related interventions have been purported to reduce the risk of peritonitis in PD.
- Caudal epidural block versus other methods of postoperative pain relief for circumcision in boys
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Oct-2010
Techniques to minimize the postoperative discomfort of penile surgery, such as circumcision, include caudal block; penile block; systemic opioids and topical local anaesthetic cream, emulsion or gel.
- Cell salvage for minimising perioperative allogeneic blood transfusion
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Dec-2011
Concerns regarding the safety of transfused blood have prompted reconsideration of the use of allogeneic (from an unrelated donor) red blood cell (RBC) transfusion, and a range of techniques to minimise transfusion requirements.
- Cellulose, modified cellulose and synthetic membranes in the haemodialysis of patients with end-stage renal disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-May-2009
When the kidney fails the blood-borne metabolites of protein breakdown and water cannot be excreted. The principle of haemodialysis is that such substances can be removed when blood is passed over a semipermeable membrane. Natural membrane materials inclu
- Central venous access sites for the prevention of venous thrombosis, stenosis and infection
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Feb-2012
Central venous access (CVA) is widely used. However, its thrombotic, stenotic and infectious complications can be life-threatening and involve high-cost therapy. Research revealed that the risk of catheter-related complications varied according to the sit
- Ceramic inlays for restoring posterior teeth
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Sep-2008
In recent decades ceramic inlays have been used with the increasing requirements from patients for tooth-coloured restorations in posterior teeth. Ceramic inlays can offer an excellent appearance, however, their long-term prognosis is uncertain, as only a
- Cervical cap versus diaphragm for contraception
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Apr-2012
The cervical cap and the diaphragm are vaginal barrier contraceptive methods that prevent pregnancy by covering the cervix. The two devices also act as a reservoir for spermicide. The cervical cap is smaller and can remain in place longer than the diaphra
- Chemoimmunotherapy versus chemotherapy for metastatic malignant melanoma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Nov-2008
Malignant melanoma, one of the most aggressive of all skin cancers, is increasing in incidence throughout the world. Surgery remains the cornerstone of curative treatment in earlier stages. Metastatic disease is incurable in most affected people, because
- Chemoradiation for advanced primary vulval cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Mar-2011
Vulval cancer is a rare gynaecological cancer. There is no standard approach for treating locally advanced primary vulval cancer (FIGO stage III and IV). Combined treatment modalities have been developed using radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery. The a
- Chemotherapy and radiotherapy for inoperable advanced pancreatic cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Aug-2009
Pancreatic cancer has a poor prognosis. The benefit of chemotherapy, radiotherapy or both as a palliative treatment of advanced or relapsed disease is uncertain.
