Embolisation therapy for pulmonary arteriovenous malformations
feeding artery or arteries to the pulmonary arteriovenous malformation. These malformations can often be ... Embolisation is an endovascular intervention based on the occlusion of the feeding arteries...
View ArticleTube feeding (mainly via the nose into the stomach or directly into the...
Review question We planned to review the evidence about the effects of tube feeding (via either ... feeding) or directly into the stomach (gastrostomy feeding)), often overnight but sometimes during...
View ArticleLaser therapy for retinopathy in sickle cell disease
vessel laser coagulation in which lasers were applied directly to feeding blood vessels using xenon arc ...
View ArticleScreening newborn babies for galactosaemia
galactosaemia can have a variety of symptoms in the first weeks of life including poor feeding, cataracts, ... condition that classically presents in the first week of life once milk feeds have...
View ArticleEmbolisation therapy for pulmonary arteriovenous malformations
Review question We reviewed the evidence about the effect of blocking the blood vessels which feed ... procedure, balloon or coil embolisation devices (or both combined) are used to block the feeding...
View ArticleComprehensive geriatric assessment for older adults admitted to hospital
What is the aim of this review? The aim of this Cochrane Review was to find out if organised and co-ordinated specialist care (known as comprehensive geriatric assessment, or CGA) can improve care...
View ArticleHydrolysed formula for preterm infants
Review question: does feeding preterm infants with cow's milk formula containing predigested (hydrolysed) proteins rather than whole proteins improve digestion and reduce the risk of severe bowel...
View ArticleWorld Health Organization uses Cochrane evidence in breastfeeding guideline
The World Health Organization's latest breastfeeding guideline, Protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding in facilities providing maternity and newborn services, has been published. This...
View ArticleEarly erythropoiesis-stimulating agents in preterm or low birth weight infants
Review questions: Is early initiation of erythropoietin or darbepoetin (initiated before eight days after birth) effective and safe in reducing red blood cell transfusions among preterm and/or low...
View ArticleFeed thickener for infants up to six months of age with gastro-oesophageal...
Review question We reviewed the evidence for the effect of feed thickener on gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) in babies up to six months of age. Background Gastro-oesophageal reflux is a common...
View ArticleFish that feed on mosquito larvae for preventing malaria transmission
What is the aim of this review? Adult female Anopheles mosquitoes transmit the Plasmodium parasites that cause malaria. The aim of this Cochrane Review was to evaluate whether introducing fish that eat...
View ArticleScreening newborn babies for galactosaemia
Review question We reviewed the evidence for screening newborn babies for galactosaemia in order to prevent or reduce death and illness, to improve clinical outcomes in affected babies and to improve...
View ArticleEmbolisation therapy for pulmonary arteriovenous malformations
Review question We reviewed the evidence about the effect of blocking the blood vessels which feed abnormal direct connections between arteries and veins in people who have these in their lungs....
View ArticleA single dose of primaquine added to malaria treatment to prevent malaria...
What is the aim of this review? To assess the effects of adding a single dose of primaquine (PQ) to treatment for falciparum malaria to reduce disease transmission. This Cochrane Review update includes...
View ArticleProphylactic vitamin K for the prevention of vitamin K deficiency bleeding in...
Review question Is vitamin K prophylaxis effective in preventing vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKBD) in preterm infants? Background Preterm infants are potentially at greater risk for VKBD because of...
View ArticleComparing BIS monitoring with clinical assessment for determining the level...
Review question We reviewed the evidence for benefits of bispectral index (BIS) monitoring compared to clinical assessment (CA) methods in adults connected to a breathing machine (ventilator) in the...
View ArticleHigher versus lower amino acid intake in parenteral nutrition for newborn...
Review question In newborn infants, does administration of intravenous nutrition with higher amino acid (protein) content during the first few days after birth result in improved growth and...
View ArticleEnteral nutritional therapy for treatment of active Crohn's disease
What is Crohn's disease? Crohn's disease is a long-term inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, occurring anywhere from mouth to anus. Common symptoms of this condition include abdominal pain,...
View ArticleInterventions for increasing eating of fruit and vegetables in children aged...
Background Not eating enough fruit and vegetables is a considerable health burden in developed countries. Eating fruit and vegetables is associated with a reduced risk of future non-communicable...
View ArticleEducational interventions for improving complementary feeding practices
Background Complementary feeding is the period when an infant moves from taking only breast milk or breast-milk substitutes (such as infant formula) to family food. It is a critical period in the life...
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