Cochrane

Protocol: The aim of this review is to evaluate the evidence for the efficacy and safety of ACTH, for relief of the signs and symptoms of acute gouty arthritis, compared to placebo and other treatment interventions.

Protocol: To assess the effectiveness and safety of traditional Chinese medicines for preventing postpartum hemorrhage.

This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of abatacept on rheumatoid arthritis. Although expensive, if supported by the overall body of evidence, the claims of their benefit upon both symptoms and radiographic progression, and their low rate of short term side effects make them of great interest to patients ...

The inhibition of gastric acid secretion is an accepted treatment for diseases related to reflux of acid from the stomach. Some types of antacids, known as proton pump inhibitors (PPI), are considered to be the most effective medical treatment for people patients with acid-related diseases such as peptic ulcer, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) ...

Heart-related complications can lead to death and long hospital stays after surgery. These complications may occur, in part, because surgery stresses the heart. Alpha-2 adrenergic agonists are medicines that may prevent these complications by protecting the heart from the stress. In 31 studies that involved 4578 adult participants we found that alpha-2 ...

Thyroid cancer is the most common malignancy of the endocrine system consisting of several subtypes like papillary carcinoma (accounting for 80% of cases) and follicular carcinoma (accounting for 11% of cases). These are collectively referred to as 'differentiated thyroid cancer'. Treatment with radioactive iodine after surgery (ablation of the thyroid ...

Many women experience complications during pregnancy such as high blood pressure, threatened early labour or abnormal and heavy bleeding (haemorrhage). Admission to hospital may be necessary but can be disruptive to the mother and her family. Often tests and monitoring are needed so that the condition of the mother and baby can be assessed and treatment ...

Infections acquired in intensive care units (ICUs) are important complications of the treatment of patients with very severe diseases who need ventilation (mechanical breathing support). Some people will die because of these infections. Considerable efforts have been made to evaluate methods for reducing this problem; one of these involves the use of ...

Protocol: To evaluate the benefits and harms of antiviral treatments in adult patients with lamivudine-resistant chronic hepatitis B.

Protocol: To evaluate the effects of intramuscular aripiprazole in the treatment of psychosis-induced agitation and aggression.