- Electroconvulsive therapy for schizophrenia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Aug-2009
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) involves the induction of a seizure for therapeutic purposes by the administration of a variable frequency electrical stimulus shock via electrodes applied to the scalp. The effects of its use in people with schizophrenia a - Electroconvulsive therapy for the depressed elderly
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Apr-2003
Depressive disorders are common in old age, with serious health consequences such as increased morbidity, disability, and mortality. The frailty of elderly people may seriously hamper the efficacy and safety of pharmacotherapy. Therefore, electroconvulsiv - Electroconvulsive therapy for treatment‐resistant schizophrenia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Mar-2019
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) involves the induction of a seizure by the administration of an electrical stimulus via electrodes usually placed bilaterally on the scalp and was introduced as a treatment for schizophrenia in 1938. However, ECT is a contr - Electromagnetic field stimulation for treating delayed union or non-union of long bone fractures in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Mar-2011
Delayed union and non-union of fractures are a considerable cause of morbidity to patients. Laboratory studies have shown that electromagnetic fields can stimulate the formation of new bone, indicating a potential role for electromagnetic stimulation in t - Electromagnetic fields for treating osteoarthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Dec-2013
This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2002. Osteoarthritis is a disease that affects the synovial joints, causing degeneration and destruction of hyaline cartilage and subchondral bone. Electromagnetic field therapy is currently used b - Electromagnetic therapy for treating pressure ulcers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Sep-2015
Pressure ulcers are defined as areas "of localized damage to the skin and underlying tissue caused by pressure, shear, friction and/or the combination of these". Electromagnetic therapy (EMT), in which electrodes produce an electromagnetic field across th - Electromagnetic therapy for treating venous leg ulcers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Jul-2015
Leg ulceration is a common, chronic, recurring condition. The estimated prevalence of leg ulcers in the UK population is 1.5 to 3 per 1000. Venous ulcers (also called stasis or varicose ulcers) comprise 80% to 85% of all leg ulcers. Electromagnetic therap - Electromagnetic‐guided versus endoscopic‐guided postpyloric placement of nasoenteral feeding tubes
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Oct-2022
For people who are malnourished and unable to consume food by mouth, nasoenteral feeding tubes are commonly used for the administration of liquid food and drugs. Postpyloric placement is when the tip of the feeding tube is placed beyond the pylorus, in th - Electromechanical and robot‐assisted arm training for improving activities of daily living, arm function, and arm muscle strength after stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Sep-2018
Electromechanical and robot-assisted arm training devices are used in rehabilitation, and may help to improve arm function after stroke. - Electromechanical‐assisted training for walking after stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Oct-2020
Electromechanical- and robot-assisted gait-training devices are used in rehabilitation and might help to improve walking after stroke. This is an update of a Cochrane Review first published in 2007 and previously updated in 2017. - Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Nov-2022
Electronic cigarettes (ECs) are handheld electronic vaping devices which produce an aerosol by heating an e-liquid. Some people who smoke use ECs to stop or reduce smoking, although some organizations, advocacy groups and policymakers have discouraged thi - Electronic mosquito repellents for preventing mosquito bites and malaria infection
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Apr-2007
Using a pilot system we have categorised this review as: “Current question – no update intended: further research unlikely to change conclusions" (see published notes). - Electropalatography for articulation disorders associated with cleft palate
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Jul-2009
Cleft palate is the most common congenital deformity of the face. It could affect speech acquisition, resulting in articulation errors that could persist into adulthood. Electropalatography (EPG) has been used in speech therapy with individuals who have a - Electrostimulation for promoting recovery of movement or functional ability after stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Apr-2006
Electrostimulation might improve motor recovery after stroke by providing neuromuscular re-training. - Electrotherapy for neck pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Aug-2013
Neck pain is common, disabling and costly. The effectiveness of electrotherapy as a physiotherapeutic option remains unclear. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2005 and previously updated in 2009. - Electrotherapy modalities for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Sep-2014
Adhesive capsulitis (also termed frozen shoulder) is a common condition characterised by spontaneous onset of pain, progressive restriction of movement of the shoulder and disability that restricts activities of daily living, work and leisure. Electrother - Electrotherapy modalities for rotator cuff disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Jun-2016
Management of rotator cuff disease may include use of electrotherapy modalities (also known as electrophysical agents), which aim to reduce pain and improve function via an increase in energy (electrical, sound, light, or thermal) into the body. Examples - Elemene for the treatment of lung cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Mar-2012
Elemene, isolated from the Chinese medicinal herb Rhizoma Zedoariae and be used to treat patients with lung cancer in China. Until now, the effects have not been systematically reviewed. - Eletriptan for acute migraine
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Jun-2019
Eletriptan (Relpax) is a new triptan soon to be made available by prescription for the treatment of acute migraine. Currently five triptans are available by prescription and more are under development. In light of the many drugs for treating acute migrain - Elevation of the head during intensive care management in people with severe traumatic brain injury
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Dec-2017
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major public health problem and a fundamental cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The burden of TBI disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries. Intracranial hypertension is the most frequent cause
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