Cochrane

Review question How effective are diet, physical activity, and behavioural interventions in reducing the weight of overweight and obese preschool children? Background Across the world more children are becoming overweight and obese. These children are more likely to suffer from health problems, both while as children and in later life. More information ...

Review question Are systematic risk assessment (screening) programmes helpful in the prevention of cardiovascular disease? Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a group of conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. CVD is a global burden and is still the number one cause of early death and disability worldwide. Identification of those ...

Background Colchicine is a very old, inexpensive treatment. It has strong effects against inflammation and is widely used in inflammatory diseases like gout. There are many studies on colchicine in inflammatory diseases. Inflammation is also an important component for the development of heart attacks or strokes. Some recent studies have shown that ...

Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a group of conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. CVD is a global burden and varies between regions, and this variation has been linked in part to dietary factors. Such factors are important because they can be modified to help with CVD prevention and management.This review assessed the effectiveness ...

Review question Are Internet-based support programmes for people with heart disease helpful in improving their heart disease condition? Background Heart disease is the most common cause of ill health and preventable death. Cardiac rehabilitation is a programme that helps people with heart disease gain better health. It is held in group classes that ...

Review question To assess the effects of nurse-led titration (NLT) of beta-adrenergic blocking agents, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs), and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) in patients with heart failure in terms of safety and patient outcomes. Background Heart failure has a high rate of hospitalisations and mortality. Large ...

Review question How effective are diet, physical activity and behavioural interventions delivered to parents only in reducing the weight of overweight and obese children? Background Across the world more children are becoming overweight and obese. These children are more likely to suffer from health problems as children and in later life. Parents ...

Review question We reviewed randomised controlled trials examining the effect of either increased or decreased omega 6 fatty acids for the primary prevention of CVD in healthy adults or adults at high risk of CVD. Four RCTs met the inclusion criteria for this Cochrane review. Background Omega 6 is an essential fatty acid because humans cannot make ...

Review question The aim of this study was to assess the effect of fibrates for the prevention of major events including heart attacks, strokes, and circulatory disease death in people with existing circulatory disease. Background Fibrates have been used for many years as a treatment to prevent further heart attacks and strokes in people who already ...

Review question This Cochrane review aims to answer the question whether or not eating nuts can prevent cardiovascular disease. Background Cardiovascular diseases are a group of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. They are a major cause of death worldwide. The food we eat may influence the risk of getting cardiovascular disease. ...