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- Anti‐inflammatory treatment for carditis in acute rheumatic fever
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-May-2015
Rheumatic heart disease remains an important cause of acquired heart disease in developing countries. Although prevention of rheumatic fever and management of recurrences have been well established, optimal management of active rheumatic carditis remains
- Anti‐leukotriene agents compared to inhaled corticosteroids in the management of recurrent and/or chronic asthma in adults and children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-May-2012
Anti-leukotrienes (5-lipoxygenase inhibitors and leukotriene receptors antagonists) serve as alternative monotherapy to inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in the management of recurrent and/or chronic asthma in adults and children.
- Antimalarials for treating rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Oct-2000
Antimalarials have been used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for several decades. Recently several trials have been published with larger sample sizes, and better design than previous studies. These newer trials have evaluated the efficacy
- Anti‐tuberculous therapy for maintenance of remission in Crohn's disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jul-2016
There have been a number of studies with conflicting results which have examined the effect of anti-tuberculous therapy in Crohn's disease. A meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the use of anti-tuberculous therapy for the maintenance of remission in C
- Aquatic exercise for the treatment of knee and hip osteoarthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Mar-2016
Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease characterized by joint pain, tenderness, and limitation of movement. At present, no cure is available. Thus only treatment of the person's symptoms and treatment to prevent further development of the disease are possibl
- Arthrocentesis and lavage for treating temporomandibular joint disorders
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Dec-2015
Temporomandibular joint disorders are important oral health problems, reducing the quality of life of sufferers. It has been estimated that approximately 20% to 30% of the adult population will experience temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Arthrocentesi
- Arthrographic distension for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Sep-2008
Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder or painful stiff shoulder) is characterised by spontaneous onset of shoulder pain accompanied by progressive stiffness and disability. It is usually self-limiting but often has a prolonged course over two to three year
- Arthroplasties (with and without bone cement) for proximal femoral fractures in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-May-2010
Numerous types of arthroplasties may be used in the surgical treatment of a hip fracture (proximal femoral fracture). The main differences between the implants are in the design of the stems, whether the stem is cemented or uncemented, whether a second ar
- Arthroscopic debridement for knee osteoarthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Sep-2008
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive disease that initially affects the articular cartilage. Observational studies have shown benefits for arthroscopic debridement (AD) on the osteoarthritic knee, but other recent studies have yielded conflicting res
- Arthroscopy for temporomandibular disorders
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Dec-2015
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are considered a collection of disorders involving many organic, psychological and psychosocial factors. They can involve the masticatory muscles or the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and associated structures, or both. I
- Assistive technology for rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Oct-2009
Provision of assistive technology is a widely used intervention for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Assistive technology is any item used to increase or maintain functional ability in individuals with disabilities. It includes a wide range of products,
- Auranofin versus placebo in rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Apr-2000
Auranofin is an oral gold compound used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The use of auranofin has declined in the past few years, perhaps due in part to conflicting results from different studies.
- Auricular acupuncture for cocaine dependence
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Mar-2008
Auricular acupuncture (insertion of acupuncture into a number, usually five, of specific points in the ear) is a widely-used treatment for cocaine dependence.
- Autologous chondrocyte implantation for full thickness articular cartilage defects of the knee
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Oct-2010
Treatments for managing articular cartilage defects of the knee, including drilling and abrasion arthroplasty, are not always effective. When they are, long-term benefits may not be maintained and osteoarthritis may develop. An alternative is autologous c
- Ayurvedic medicine for schizophrenia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Feb-2010
Ayurvedic medicine has been used to treat mental health problems since1000 BC.
- Azathioprine for multiple sclerosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Nov-2008
Azathioprine is the most widely used immunosuppressive treatment in multiple sclerosis (MS). It is an alternative to interferon beta for treating MS also because it is less expensive. Concerns about its safety, mainly a possible increased risk of malignan
- Azathioprine for treating rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Oct-2000
Azathioprine is a purine analogue with immunosuppressive properties. Although several trials have reported a beneficial effect in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), because of concerns over its safety it is generally used only in severe RA.
- Azoles for allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis associated with asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Jul-2004
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is hypersensitivity to the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus that complicates patients with asthma and cystic fibrosis. The mainstay of treatment for allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis remains oral corticosteroids,
- Back schools for non-specific low-back pain.
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2011
Since the introduction of the Swedish back school in 1969, back schools have frequently been used for treating patients with low-back pain (LBP). However, the content of back schools has changed and appears to vary widely today.
- Balance training (proprioceptive training) for patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Apr-2010
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis may have an increased risk of falls due to impairments in lower-extremity joints, which may result in either mobility, or postural stability problems. There is evidence in the literature suggesting that balance, agility
