- Vinpocetine for cognitive impairment and dementia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Apr-2009
Vinpocetine is a synthetic ethyl ester of apovincamine, a vinca alkaloid obtained from the leaves of the Lesser Periwinkle (Vinca minor) and discovered in the late 1960s. Although used in human treatment for over twenty years, it has not been approved by - Virtual reality for rehabilitation in Parkinson's disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Dec-2016
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that is best managed by a combination of medication and regular physiotherapy. In this context, virtual reality (VR) technology is proposed as a new rehabilitation tool with a possible added value o - Virtual reality for stroke rehabilitation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Jan-2018
Virtual reality and interactive video gaming have emerged as recent treatment approaches in stroke rehabilitation with commercial gaming consoles in particular, being rapidly adopted in clinical settings. This is an update of a Cochrane Review published f - Virtual reality for treatment compliance for people with serious mental illness
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Sep-2014
Virtual reality (VR) is computerised real-time technology, which can be used an alternative assessment and treatment tool in the mental health field. Virtual reality may take different forms to simulate real-life activities and support treatment. - Virtual reality simulation training for health professions trainees in gastrointestinal endoscopy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Aug-2018
Endoscopy has traditionally been taught with novices practicing on real patients under the supervision of experienced endoscopists. Recently, the growing awareness of the need for patient safety has brought simulation training to the forefront. Simulation - Virtual reality training for improving the skills needed for performing surgery of the ear, nose or throat
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Sep-2015
Virtual reality simulation uses computer-generated imagery to present a simulated training environment for learners. This review seeks to examine whether there is evidence to support the introduction of virtual reality surgical simulation into ear, nose a - Virtual reality training for surgical trainees in laparoscopic surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Aug-2013
Standard surgical training has traditionally been one of apprenticeship, where the surgical trainee learns to perform surgery under the supervision of a trained surgeon. This is time-consuming, costly, and of variable effectiveness. Training using a virtu - Viscosupplementation for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Nov-2014
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent chronic joint disorder worldwide and is associated with significant pain and disability. - Vision screening for amblyopia in childhood
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-May-2009
Amblyopia is a reversible deficit of vision that has to be treated within the sensitive period for visual development. Screening programmes have been set up to detect this largely asymptomatic condition and refer children for treatment while an improvemen - Vision screening for correctable visual acuity deficits in school-age children and adolescents
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Feb-2018
Although the benefits of vision screening seem intuitive, the value of such programmes in junior and senior schools has been questioned. In addition there exists a lack of clarity regarding the optimum age for screening and frequency at which to carry out - Vision screening of older drivers for preventing road traffic injuries and fatalities
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Feb-2014
Demographic data in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand suggest a rapid growth in the number of persons over the age of 65 years as the baby boomer generation passes retirement age. As older adults make up an increasing proportion of th - Visual feedback of individuals' medical imaging results for changing health behaviour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Nov-2009
Feedback of medical imaging results can reveal visual evidence of actual bodily harm attributable to a given behaviour. This may offer a particularly promising approach to motivating changes in health behaviour to decrease risk. Applicable behaviours incl - Visual inspection for diagnosing cutaneous melanoma in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Dec-2018
Melanoma has one of the fastest rising incidence rates of any cancer. It accounts for a small percentage of skin cancer cases but is responsible for the majority of skin cancer deaths. History-taking and visual inspection of a suspicious lesion by a clini - Vitamin A and beta (β)-carotene supplementation for cystic fibrosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Jul-2018
People with cystic fibrosis (CF) and pancreatic insufficiency are at risk of a deficiency in fat-soluble vitamins, including vitamin A. Vitamin A deficiency predominantly causes eye and skin problems, while excessive levels of vitamin A can harm the respi - Vitamin A and fish oils for retinitis pigmentosa
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Dec-2013
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 - Vitamin A for non-measles pneumonia in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Sep-2010
Acute respiratory infections, mostly in the form of pneumonia, are the leading causes of death in children under five years of age in low-income countries. Some clinical trials have demonstrated that vitamin A supplementation reduces the severity of respi - Vitamin A for preventing acute lower respiratory tract infections in children up to seven years of age
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Dec-2010
Vitamin A supplements are effective for preventing diarrhoea. There are theoretical reasons why they may also be effective for acute lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs), also very common in children, especially in low-income countries. - Vitamin A for treating measles in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Jun-2011
Measles is a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. Vitamin A deficiency is a recognized risk factor for severe measles infections. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a daily oral dose of vitamin A for two days to children with meas - Vitamin A supplementation during pregnancy for maternal and newborn outcomes
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Mar-2016
The World Health Organization recommends routine vitamin A supplementation during pregnancy or lactation in areas with endemic vitamin A deficiency (where night blindness occurs), based on the expectation that supplementation will improve maternal and new - Vitamin A supplementation for postpartum women
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Apr-2016
In areas where vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a public health concern, the maternal dietary intake of vitamin A may be not sufficient to meet either the maternal nutritional requirements, or those of the breastfed infant, due the low retinol concentrations
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