Cochrane Abstracts
- Topical versus systemic antibiotics for chronic suppurative otitis media New
- Interventions for weight loss in people with chronic kidney disease who are overweight or obese New
- Extended lymph node resection versus standard resection for pancreatic and periampullary adenocarcinoma New
- Models for delivery and co-ordination of primary or secondary health care (or both) to older adults living in aged care facilities New
- Bicarbonate for acute acidosis New
- Risk of thromboembolism in patients with COVID-19 who are using hormonal contraception New
- Fluorescence devices for the detection of dental caries New
- Antibiotic prophylaxis for corneal abrasion New
- Surgery for idiopathic epiretinal membrane New
- Alpha-blockers after shock wave lithotripsy for renal or ureteral stones in adults New
- Ultrasound for diagnosis of birth weight discordance in twin pregnancies New
- Specialised early intervention teams (extended time) for recent-onset psychosis Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Implementation interventions to promote the uptake of evidence-based practices in stroke rehabilitation New
- Abiraterone acetate in combination with androgen deprivation therapy compared to androgen deprivation therapy only for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Early treatment versus expectant management of hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus for preterm infants New
- Non-pharmaceutical alternatives or adjuncts to exercise programmes for people with intermittent claudication New
- Non-surgical interventions for preventing contralateral tissue loss and amputation in dysvascular patients with a primary major lower limb amputation New
- Through-knee versus above-knee amputation for vascular and non-vascular major lower limb amputations New
- Telerehabilitation for chronic respiratory disease New
- Prophylactic antiemetics for adults receiving intravenous opioids in the acute care setting Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Prognostic factors predicting an unprovoked seizure recurrence in children and adults following a first unprovoked seizure New
- Interventions for preventing type 2 diabetes in adults with mental disorders in low- and middle-income countries New
- Multi-professional simulation-based team training in obstetric emergencies for improving patient outcomes and trainees' performance New
- Electroconvulsive therapy for depression New
- Surgical and radiological interventions for treating symptomatic extracranial cervical artery dissection New
- Patient and lay carer education for preventing pressure ulceration in at-risk populations New
- Open versus laparoscopic pyloromyotomy for pyloric stenosis Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Screening tests for endometrial cancer in the general population New
- Interleukin-6 blocking agents for treating COVID-19: a living systematic review Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Interventions for the treatment of persistent post-COVID-19 olfactory dysfunction New
- Effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for reducing parental substance misuse New
- Phototherapy for atopic eczema New
- Antibiotics for hospital-acquired pneumonia in neonates and children New
- Interventions for frostbite injuries New
- Healthy eating interventions delivered in early childhood education and care settings for improving the diet of children aged six years and below New
- Physical interventions for people with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis New
- Fecal microbiota transplantation for the treatment of recurrent Clostridioides difficile (Clostridium difficile) New
- Souvenaid for Alzheimer's disease New
- Narrow band imaging versus white light cystoscopy alone for transurethral resection of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer New
- Systemic antibiotics for chronic suppurative otitis media Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Specialised early intervention teams for recent-onset psychosis Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Interventions for the prevention of persistent post-COVID-19 olfactory dysfunction New
- Body weight management in overweight and obese breast cancer survivors Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Hormonal contraceptive use and depression New
- Branched-chain amino acid supplementation for improving growth and development in term and preterm neonates New
- Continuous glucose monitoring for the prevention of morbidity and mortality in preterm infants New
- Psychological therapies delivered remotely for the management of chronic pain (excluding headache) in adults New
- Prophylactic anticoagulants for people hospitalised with COVID-19 Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Vitamin D supplementation for term breastfed infants to prevent vitamin D deficiency and improve bone health New
- Electromagnetic guided versus endoscopic guided postpyloric placement of nasoenteral feeding tubes New
- Band ligation versus sham or no intervention for primary prophylaxis of oesophageal variceal bleeding in children and adolescents with chronic liver disease or portal vein thrombosis Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Wavefront excimer laser refractive surgery for adults with refractive errors New
- Antiseptic solutions for skin preparation during central catheter insertion in neonates New
- Cholinesterase inhibitors for vascular dementia and other vascular cognitive impairments: a network meta-analysis New
- Non-pharmacological care for opioid withdrawal in newborns New
- Conflicts of interest in clinical guidelines, advisory committee reports, opinion pieces, and narrative reviews: associations with recommendations New
- N-acetylcysteine for non-paracetamol (acetaminophen)-related acute liver failure New
- Healthcare stakeholders' perceptions and experiences of factors affecting the implementation of critical care telemedicine (CCT): qualitative evidence synthesis New
- Prophylaxis of thromboembolism during therapy with asparaginase in adults with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia New
- Tourniquet use for knee replacement surgery New
- Magnesium sulphate for treating acute bronchiolitis in children up to two years of age New
- Ozanimod for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis New
- Postoperative interventions for preventing bladder dysfunction after radical hysterectomy in women with early-stage cervical cancer New
- Imaging modalities to inform the detection and diagnosis of early caries New
- Disease-modifying treatments for primary autoimmune haemolytic anaemia New
- Implants versus autologous tissue flaps for breast reconstruction following mastectomy New
- COVID-19 and its cardiovascular effects: a systematic review of prevalence studies New
- Transillumination and optical coherence tomography for the detection and diagnosis of enamel caries Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Integrated community case management of childhood illness in low- and middle-income countries Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Behavioural interventions for smoking cessation: an overview and network meta-analysis New
- Drugs for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting in adults after general anaesthesia: a network meta-analysis Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Ivabradine as adjuvant treatment for chronic heart failure New
- Interventions to reduce tobacco use in people experiencing homelessness New
- Prophylactic cranial irradiation for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer New
- Prognostic value of test(s) for O6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase (MGMT) promoter methylation for predicting overall survival in people with glioblastoma treated with temozolomide New
- Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors for autistic spectrum disorders New
- Sex as a prognostic factor for mortality in adults with acute symptomatic pulmonary embolism New
- Anticholinergics combined with alpha-blockers for treating lower urinary tract symptoms related to benign prostatic obstruction New
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies for obese women with subfertility New
- Factors that impact on recruitment to randomised trials in health care: a qualitative evidence synthesis New
- Renin inhibitors versus angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors for primary hypertension New
- Mechanically assisted walking training for walking, participation, and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy New
- Interventions for atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome New
- Circumcision devices versus standard surgical techniques in adolescent and adult male circumcisions New
- Beta-blockers versus placebo or no intervention for primary prophylaxis of oesophageal variceal bleeding in children with chronic liver disease or portal vein thrombosis Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Convalescent plasma and hyperimmune immunoglobulin to prevent infection with SARS-CoV-2 New
- Tracking health commodity inventory and notifying stock levels via mobile devices: a mixed methods systematic review New
- Parent-mediated intervention delivered through telehealth for children with autism spectrum disorder New
- Prophylactic corticosteroids for paediatric heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass New
- Antiandrogen or estradiol treatment or both during hormone therapy in transitioning transgender women New
- Effectiveness of social network interventions to support cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention in the management of people with heart disease New
- Electrical conductance for the detection of dental caries New
- Preoperative fasting for prevention of perioperative complications in children Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety disorders in children and adolescents New
- Government regulation of private health insurance New
- Urethral bulking therapy for treating stress urinary incontinence in women Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Memantine for autism spectrum disorder New
- Prostatic arterial embolization for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia New
- Urgent-start peritoneal dialysis versus haemodialysis for people with chronic kidney disease Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Effect of atorvastatin on testosterone levels New
- Urgent-start peritoneal dialysis versus conventional-start peritoneal dialysis for people with chronic kidney disease Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Adjunctive systemic antimicrobials for the non-surgical treatment of periodontitis New
- Interventions for self-harm in children and adolescents New
- Prophylactic cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor drugs for the prevention of morbidity and mortality in preterm infants: a network meta-analysis New
- Antibiotic regimens for early-onset neonatal sepsis New
- Virtual reality for multiple sclerosis rehabilitation New
- Remotely delivered information, training and support for informal caregivers of people with dementia New
- Duplex ultrasound for surveillance of lower limb revascularisation New
- Prevention of self-harm and suicide in young people up to the age of 25 in education settings New
- Interventions for itch in people with advanced chronic kidney disease New
- Methylxanthine for the prevention and treatment of apnea in preterm infants New
- Renin-angiotensin system inhibitors for treating COVID-19 in adults New
- Interventions to support the resilience and mental health of frontline health and social care professionals during and after a disease outbreak, epidemic or pandemic: a mixed methods systematic review New
- Collective leadership to improve professional practice, healthcare outcomes, and staff well-being New
- Exergaming for dementia and mild cognitive impairment New
- Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy guided by intraoperative parathyroid hormone monitoring (IOPTH) and preoperative imaging versus bilateral neck exploration for primary hyperparathyroidism in adults New
- Antibiotic regimens for late-onset neonatal sepsis New
- Uterotonic agents for first-line treatment of postpartum haemorrhage: a network meta-analysis New
- Targeted therapy for metastatic renal cell carcinoma New
- Antibiotics for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease New
- Care bundles for improving outcomes in patients with COVID-19or related conditions in intensive care - a rapid scoping review New
- Acupuncture for chronic nonspecific low back pain New
- Adult patient access to electronic health records New
- SARS-CoV-2-neutralising monoclonal antibodies for treatment of COVID-19 New
- Prophylactic antibiotics for adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a network meta-analysis New
- Fluid restriction in the management of transient tachypnea of the newborn New
- Prognosis of adults and children following a first unprovoked seizure New
- Belimumab for systemic lupus erythematosus New
- Tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy versus non-surgical management for obstructive sleep-disordered breathing in children New
- Interventions for bacterial folliculitis and boils (furuncles and carbuncles) Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Systemic interventions for severe atopic and vernal keratoconjunctivitis in children and young people up to the age of 16 years New
- Community views on active case finding for tuberculosis in low- and middle-income countries: a qualitative evidence synthesis New
- Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for lung cancer-related mortality New
- Salvage systemic therapy for advanced gastric and oesophago-gastric junction adenocarcinoma New
- Physical activity interventions for people with congenital heart disease Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Random drug and alcohol testing for preventing injury in workers New
- House modifications for preventing malaria Edited (conclusions changed)
- Primary-level and community worker interventions for the prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of well-being in low- and middle-income countries New
- Rehabilitation following surgery for flexor tendon injuries of the hand New
- Effects of oral vitamin D supplementation on linear growth and other health outcomes among children under five years of age Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Interventions for improving medical students' interpersonal communication in medical consultations Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Myofunctional therapy (oropharyngeal exercises) for obstructive sleep apnoea New
- Antenatal interventions for preventing stillbirth, fetal loss and perinatal death: an overview of Cochrane systematic reviews Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Visual cycle modulators versus placebo or observation for the prevention and treatment of geographic atrophy due to age-related macular degeneration New
- Immediate-release methylphenidate for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults New
- Bisphosphonates or RANK-ligand-inhibitors for men with prostate cancer and bone metastases: a network meta-analysis Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Vegan diet for adults with overweight or obesity New
- Enteral zinc supplementation for prevention of morbidity and mortality in preterm neonates New
- Silicone gel sheeting for treating keloid scars New
- Interventions to increase patient and family involvement in escalation of care for acute life-threatening illness in community health and hospital settings New
- Hand hygiene for the prevention of infections in neonates New
- Interventions for vaginal bleeding irregularities with contraceptive implant New
- Interventions to reduce contaminated aerosols produced during dental procedures for preventing infectious diseases Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Surgical interventions for infantile nystagmus syndrome New
- Anti-IL-5 therapies for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease New
- Physical activity interventions and nutrition-based interventions for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus New
- Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency near-patient tests for tafenoquine or primaquine use with Plasmodium vivax malaria New
- Autologous platelet-rich plasma for assisted reproduction New
- Xpert MTB/RIF and Xpert Ultra assays for screening for pulmonary tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance in adults, irrespective of signs or symptoms New
- Platinum-containing regimens for triple-negative metastatic breast cancer Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Telerehabilitation for neck pain New
- Secondary prevention of variceal bleeding in adults with previous oesophageal variceal bleeding due to decompensated liver cirrhosis: a network meta-analysis New
- Trifocal versus extended depth of focus (EDOF) intraocular lenses for cataract extraction New
- Betahistine for tinnitus New
- Pharmacological interventions for self-harm in adults Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Patient education interventions for the management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease New
- Routine laboratory testing to determine if a patient has COVID-19 New
- Non-biologic, steroid-sparing therapies for non-infectious intermediate, posterior, and panuveitis in adults New
- Paediatric formulations of artemisinin-based combination therapies for treating uncomplicated malaria in children New
- Payment methods for healthcare providers working in outpatient healthcare settings New
- Timing of renal replacement therapy initiation for acute kidney injury New
- Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors for premature ejaculation in adult men New
- Internal fixation implants for intracapsular hip fractures in older adults New
- Factors influencing the implementation of early discharge hospital at home andadmission avoidance hospital at home: a qualitative evidence synthesis New
- Organisational interventions for decreasing the use of restrictive practices with children or adults who have an intellectual or developmental disability New
- Pharmacological treatment for continuous spike-wave during slow wave sleep syndrome and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome New
- Brexpiprazole versus placebo or other antidepressive agents for treating depression New
- Walking for hypertension New
- Measures implemented in the school setting to contain the COVID-19 pandemic: a rapid scoping review Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Aldosterone antagonists for people with chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis New
- Paravertebral anaesthesia with or without sedation versus general anaesthesia for women undergoing breast cancer surgery New
- Rituximab for people with multiple sclerosis Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Model for end stage liver disease for prediction of mortality in people with cirrhosis New
- Band ligation versus sclerotherapy for primary prophylaxis of oesophageal variceal bleeding in children with chronic liver disease or portal vein thrombosis Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Rapid diagnostic tests for Plasmodium vivax malaria in endemic countries New
- The effectiveness and adverse effects of D-cycloserine compared with placebo on social and communication skills in individuals with autism spectrum disorder New
- Minimally invasive surgery (robotic or laparoscopic) versus laparotomy for advanced ovarian cancer New
- Caffeine dosing regimens in preterm infants with or at risk for apnea of prematurity New
- Tests to detect and inform the diagnosis of root caries Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Withdrawal or continuation of cholinesterase inhibitors or memantine or both, in people with dementia New
- Risk of postoperative infectious complications from medical therapies in inflammatory bowel disease New
- Single or combined immune checkpoint inhibitors compared to first-line platinum-based chemotherapy with or without bevacizumab for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer New
- Cognitive behavioural interventions for reducing fear of falling in older people living in the community New
- Effects of computerised clinical decision support systems (CDSS) on nursing and allied health professional performance and patient outcomes New
- Plasma and cerebrospinal fluid ABeta42 for the differential diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease dementia in participants diagnosed with any dementia subtype in a specialist care setting New
- Psychological interventions for treating foot ulcers, and preventing their recurrence, in people with diabetes New
- Persistence of immunoglobulin G after natural infection with SARS-CoV-2 New
- Antibiotics for chronic pulmonary infection in children with a neurodisability (neurodevelopmental disorder) Edited (no change to conclusions)
- Antiepileptic drug add-on therapy for focal epilepsy: a network meta-analysis New
- Indomethacin for symptomatic patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants New