Index

How effective are non-drug treatments used to prevent attacks of vestibular migraine?
How effective are physical activity and education for chronic musculoskeletal pain in children and adolescents?
How effective are strategies to help patients and their families secure emergency medical care when a health condition becomes life-threatening?
How effective are strategies to improve the way health and social care professional groups work together?
How effective are supervised exercise programmes compared to supervised walking programmes for treating intermittent claudication?
How effective are the psychological interventions used for treating the consequences of sexual abuse in children and adolescents
How effective are urinary catheter washout solutions?
How effective are visual cycle modulators (a type of medicine) for preventing and treating geographic atrophy (a degenerative eye condition)?
How effective is aripiprazole for calming people who are aggressive or agitated due to psychosis?
How effective is pelvic floor muscle training undertaken during pregnancy or after birth for preventing or treating incontinence?
How effective is radiotherapy for treating wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) (a degenerative eye condition)?
How effective is screening for COVID-19?
How effects on health equity are assessed in systematic reviews of effectiveness
How good are financial incentives in changing health care?
How good are ultrasound, CT, MRI, and PET-CT for identifying spread of disease in the body among people with melanoma?
How health equity is reported and analyzed in randomized trials
How helpful to recovery and healing are support and psychological interventions after exposure to sexual violence and abuse?
How long do clinical trials take to publish their results?
How long do clinical trials take to publish their results?
How much is enough: two new priority review updates on radiotherapy for breast cancer
How often should dressings on central venous access devices (CVADs) be changed to reduce catheter-related infection?
How often should you see your dentist for a check-up?
How renin inhibitors (RIs) compare with angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors for treating hypertension
How should we give taxane as a single chemotherapy agent to women with relapsed epithelial ovarian cancer?
How similar are estimates of treatment effectiveness derived from randomised controlled trials and observational studies?
How successful are healthy eating programmes in preschools, kindergartens and childcare settings?
How successful are healthy eating programmes in preschools, kindergartens and childcare settings?
How successful are healthy eating programmes in preschools, kindergartens and childcare settings?
How systematic reviewers can bring attention to fraudulent studies, writes Lisa Bero in The Conversation US
How to communicate scientific uncertainty: A Lifeology and Cochrane collaboration
How to talk about vaccines when you’re not an expert: a Lifeology and Cochrane collaboration
How useful is it to deliver asthma education to children, or their caregivers, or both, in the home?
How useful is ultrasound for diagnosing giant cell arteritis?
How well do Cesarian or vaginal delivery of babies prevent anal incontinence?
How well do point-of-care tests detect Schistosoma infections in people living inendemic areas?
How well do tools predict what happens with adults with newly-diagnosed chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) over time?
How well does botulinum toxin (type A; often called ‘Botox’) treat wrinkles on the face?
HOW WELL DOES CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTS WORK TO PREVENT BONE LOSS IN WOMEN AFTER MENOPAUSE?
How well does pentoxifylline treat intermittent claudication?
How well does rufinamide treat drug-resistant epilepsy when given with another antiepileptic medicine?
HPV vaccination to prevent cancer and pre-cancerous changes of the cervix
Huangqi preparations for unstable angina
Human albumin for hypotension in haemodialysis patients
Human albumin infusion for treating oedema in people with nephrotic syndrome
Human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) priming in in vitro maturation (IVM)
Human chorionic gonadotrophin for recurrent miscarriage
Human chorionic gonadotrophin for threatened miscarriage
Human chorionic gonadotrophin hormone for preventing recurrent miscarriage
Human growth hormone and glutamine for patients with short bowel syndrome
Human growth hormone for treating burns and skin graft donor sites
Human insulin less temperature-sensitive than previously thought
Human menopausal gonadotropin versus recombinant follicle stimulation hormone for ovarian stimulation in assisted reproductive cycles
Human milk-derived fortifier in preterm infants fed with all breast milk
Human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling to encourage the uptake of cervical screening
Human papillomavirus (HPV) test compared to the Papanicolaou (Pap) test to screen for cervical cancer
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for the prevention of cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases: a network meta-analysis
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for individuals with HIV infection
Human papillomavirus testing versus repeat cytology for triage of minor cytological cervical lesions
Human parathyroid hormone for preventing and treating glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis
Human parathyroid hormone for the treatment of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women
Human recombinant activated protein C for severe sepsis and septic shock in adult and paediatric patients
Human stem cells for decompensated cirrhosis in adults
Humanistic therapies versus other psychological therapies for depression
Humanistic therapies versus treatment as usual for depression
Humanitarian Evidence Week
Humour-based interventions for people with schizophrenia
Hundreds of Nordic clinical trials remain unpublished
Hyaluronate for shoulder osteoarthritis
Hyaluronate for temporomandibular joint disorders
Hyaluronic acid and other non-surgical treatment options for ankle osteoarthritis
Hyaluronic acid for chronic wound healing
Hyaluronidase for cervical ripening and induction of labour
Hybrid versus conventional open repair for aortic arch dissection
Hybrid versus conventional open surgical repair for thoracic aortic arch aneurysms
Hydralazine for pulmonary hypertension in low birth weight infants with chronic lung disease
Hydralazine for treatment of high blood pressure
Hydration for treatment of preterm labour
Hydrocolloid dressings for donor sites of split thickness skin grafts
Hydrocolloid dressings for healing venous leg ulcers
Hydrocolloid dressings for treating pressure ulcers
Hydrocolloid dressings to promote foot ulcer healing in people with diabetes when compared with other dressing types
Hydrogel dressings for treating pressure ulcers
Hydrogel dressings for venous leg ulcers
Hydrogel dressings to promote diabetic foot ulcer healing
Hydromorphone for acute and chronic pain
Hydromorphone for neuropathic pain in adults
Hydromorphone for the treatment of cancer pain
Hydroxychloroquine for systemic lupus erythematosus in adults
Hydroxyethyl starch (HES) versus other fluid therapies: effects on kidney function
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) for the treatment of sepsis
Hydroxyurea (also known as hydroxycarbamide) for people with sickle cell disease
Hydroxyurea (also known as hydroxycarbamide) for people with sickle cell disease
Hydroxyurea (hydroxycarbamide) for treating people with transfusion-dependent beta-thalassaemia
Hydroxyurea for reducing blood transfusion in non-transfusion dependent beta thalassaemias
Hydroxyzine for generalised anxiety disorder
Hyperbaric oxygen as an additional treatment for malignant otitis externa
Hyperbaric oxygen for newborns with hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy
Hyperbaric oxygen for sudden hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the ears) of unknown cause
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for acute surgical and traumatic wounds
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for delayed onset muscle soreness and closed soft tissue injury
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for persistent post-concussion syndrome following mild traumatic brain injury
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the treatment of the late effects of radiotherapy
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for treating chronic wounds
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for treating people with acute ischaemic stroke
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for vascular dementia
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which involves people breathing pure oxygen in a specially designed chamber, for the treatment of multiple sclerosis
Hyperfractionated or accelerated radiotherapy for head and neck cancer
Hyperthermia seems to have an additional effect when added to radiotherapy in the treatment of advanced rectal cancer.
Hypertonic saline (salt water with at least 3% salt) nebulised as a fine mist through a mask or mouthpiece for cystic fibrosis
Hypnosis during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period for preventing postnatal depression
Hypnosis for alleviation of anxiety in adults undergoing dental treatment
Hypnosis for children undergoing dental treatment
Hypnosis for induction of labour
Hypnosis for pain management during labour and childbirth
Hypnosis for preventing preterm labour
Hypnosis for schizophrenia
Hypnotherapy (treatment by hypnosis) for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
Hypoallergenic formula milk versus cow's milk for prevention of wheeze and asthma in children with a family history of atopy
Hypoglycaemic agents for pregnant women with polycystic ovarian syndrome
Hypolipidemic and antihypertensive drugs for prevention of cardiovascular complications in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Hypomethylating agents for adult patients with acute myeloid leukaemia
Hypomethylating agents for patients with myelodysplastic syndrome
Hypothermia (body temperature cooling) for people with an injury to the brain
Hysterectomy versus hysterectomy plus ovary removal for premenopausal women
Hysterectomy with medical management for cervical cancer that has spread to nearby tissues only
Hysteroscopy for treating suspected abnormalities of the cavity of the womb in women having difficulty becoming pregnant
Iberogast (STW5) for functional dyspepsia
Ibuprofen for pain relief after surgical removal of lower wisdom teeth
Ibuprofen for prevention of patent ductus arteriosus in preterm and/or low birth weight infants
Ibuprofen for the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus in preterm or low-birth-weight (or both) infants
Ibuprofen versus paracetamol (acetaminophen) for pain relief after surgical removal of lower wisdom teeth
Ibuprofen with or without an antiemetic for acute migraine headaches in adults
Ibuprofen-like painkillers given before cutting the skin in surgery compared with given after cutting the skin in adults undergoing all types of surgery
Idarubicin for treatment of newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukaemia
Ideal length of treatment for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) eradication
Idebenone for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Identification (through screening) of children in the first four years of life for early treatment for otitis media with effusion (OME)
Identification of nerves using an electrode compared with visual nerve identification for adults undergoing thyroid surgery
Identifying carrier status for thalassaemia, sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis, or Tay-Sachs disease in non-pregnant women and their partners
Identifying the most clinically effective exercise prescription for people with intermittent claudication (MAXIMISE): a component network meta-analysis with concurrent cost-effectiveness analysis
Idiotype vaccination for Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Ileostomy or colostomy for temporary decompression of colorectal anastomosis
Illness management and recovery programme for people with severe mental illness
Illustrating Cochrane evidence in a more gentle way: Interview with Jen Ma
Iloperidone versus placebo for schizophrenia
Iloprost and cisaprost for Raynaud's phenomenon in progressive systemic sclerosis
Image-guided percutaneous renal core biopsy of small renal masses to diagnose renal cancer
Image-guided surgery for brain tumours
Image-guided surgery for brain tumours
Image-guided versus blind glucocorticoid injection for shoulder pain
Imaging guided surgery for brain tumours
Imaging techniques for antenatal detection of morbidly adherent placenta
Imaging tests for the non-invasive diagnosis of endometriosis
Imaging with positron emission tomography (PET) during chemotherapy to predict outcome in adults with Hodgkin lymphoma
Imaging-adapted therapy for individuals with Hodgkin lymphoma
Imatinib for treating patients with chronic myelogeneous leukemia
Imatinib mesylate for gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs)
Imipramine for neuropathic pain in adults
Imiquimod for anogenital warts in non-immunocompromised adults
Immediate antiepileptic drug treatment, versus placebo, deferred, or no treatment for first unprovoked seizure
Immediate closure or delayed closure for treating traumatic wounds in the first 24 hours following injury
Immediate or delayed birth for a preterm fetus with suspected compromise
Immediate start of hormonal birth control
Immediate versus delayed reconstruction following surgery for breast cancer
Immersion in water in labour and birth
Immobilisation and functional treatment for acute lateral ankle ligament injuries in adults
Immobilisation versus early ankle movement for treating acute lateral ankle ligament injuries in adults
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (anti PD-1 or anti PD-L1) plus platinum-etoposide versus platinum-etoposide alone for first-line treatment of extensive small cell lung cancer
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (anti PD-1 or anti PD-L1) versus chemotherapy for second- or third-line treatment of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer
Immune checkpoint inhibitors and chemotherapy versus chemotherapy for early triple-negative breast cancer
Immune checkpoint inhibitors for advanced pancreatic cancer
Immune checkpoint inhibitors for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma
Immune checkpoint inhibitors plus chemotherapy versus chemotherapy or immune checkpoint inhibitors for first- or second-line treatment of advanced gastric and gastro-esophageal junction cancer
Immune checkpoint inhibitors plus chemotherapy versus chemotherapy or immunotherapy for first-line treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer: a generic protocol
Immune system treatments other than corticosteroids, immunoglobulin and plasma exchange for CIDP
Immune therapies for women with history of failed implantation undergoing IVF treatment
Immune therapy for lumbosacral plexopathy (a condition that affects the network of nerves at the base of the spine) of unknown cause
Immune tolerance induction to destroy inhibitors in people with haemophilia A or B
Immune treatments for peripheral neuropathy caused by an IgM paraprotein antibody, which may bind to MAG, a protein on the myelin sheath of nerves
Immunity in vulnerable groups after COVID-19 vaccination
Immunoglobulin for alloimmune hemolytic disease in newborns
Immunoglobulin for myasthenia gravis
Immunoglobulin replacement to prevent infections in people with haematological malignancies and haematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Immunoglobulin treatment for Kawasaki disease
Immunoglobulins (human serum immune gamma globulins) seem effective for prevention of hepatitis A
Immunomodulatory interventions (treatments that target the immune system) for focal epilepsy
Immunomodulatory treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/motor neuron disease
Immunonutrition as an adjuvant therapy for burns
Immunonutrition for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in adults
Immunonutrition for patients undergoing surgery for head and neck cancer
Immunostimulants to prevent acute respiratory tract infections in children
Immunostimulating agents for the prevention of acute otitis media
Immunosuppressants to prevent corneal graft rejection after penetrating keratoplasty
Immunosuppressive agents for treating IgA nephropathy
Immunosuppressive and cytotoxic therapy for pulmonary sarcoidosis
Immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory therapies for idiopathic inflammatory myopathies
Immunosuppressive T cell antibody induction therapy for liver transplant recipients
Immunosuppressive therapy for treating of IgA nephropathy in children
Immunosuppressive treatment for adults with idiopathic membranous nephropathy
Immunosuppressive treatment for focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in adults
Immunosuppressive treatment for people with proliferative lupus nephritis
Immunotherapy by allergen injections for seasonal allergic rhinitis ('hay fever')
Immunotherapy for advanced and recurrent malignant pleural mesothelioma
Immunotherapy for advanced kidney cancer
Immunotherapy for advanced kidney cancer
Immunotherapy for intracranial metastatic melanoma
Immunotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer in the elderly population: a generic protocol
Immunotherapy for preventing allergic reactions to insect stings
Immunotherapy for recurrent miscarriage
Immunotherapy versus chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who have not been not previously been treated
Immunotherapy versus chemotherapy for treating inoperable or metastatic bladder cancer
Impact of computed tomography (CT) on lung cancer screening
Impact of diagnostic strategies for tuberculosis using lateral flow urine lipoarabinomannan test in people living with HIV
Impact of entertainment media smoking on adolescent smoking behaviours
Impact of epithelial ovarian cancer screening on patient-relevant outcomes in average-risk postmenopausal women
Impact of exposure to alcohol marketing and subsequent drinking patterns among youth and young adults
Impact of food fortification with multiple micronutrients on health
Impact of food fortified with vitamin D and Calcium on health outcomes
Impact of long-term opioid use for chronic non-cancer pain on misuse, abuse or addiction, overdose, falls and fractures
Impact of morphine, fentanyl, oxycodone or codeine on patient consciousness, appetite and thirst when used to treat cancer pain
Impact of offering incentives in exchange for attending prenatal care visits on maternal and neonatal health outcomes
Impact of ovarian preservation on survival for women with endometrial carcinoma
Impact of shared scientific or ethical review of multicentre clinical research on the quality of clinical research and the clinical research process
Implantable cardiac monitors compared with conventional methods for the detection of atrial high-rate episodes in individuals with embolic stroke of undetermined source
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators versus medical therapy for people with inherited heart rhythm abnormalities
Implantable device monitoring versus usual care for managing individuals with heart failure
Implantable loop recorder versus conventional diagnostic assessment for people with unexplained recurrent fainting
Implantable miniature telescope for vision loss due to end-stage age-related macular degeneration
Implants in knee replacement surgery for patients with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Implementation of treatment guidelines in mental health care
Implementation strategies for health systems in low-income countries
Important Cochrane Links
Important Update: Colloquium Cancelled
Improved learning with Cochrane Training website
Improving access to food in low- and middle-income countries
Improving birth control use with programs based on theory
Improving healthcare professionals' reporting of adverse drug reactions and medication errors
Improving healthcare workers' use of Standard Precautions to decrease infection in healthcare settings
Improving how antibiotics are prescribed by physicians working in the community.
Improving how physicians working in hospital settings prescribe antibiotics
Improving maternal, newborn and women's reproductive health in crisis settings
Improving outcomes for people with multiple chronic conditions
Improving palliative care for older people in care homes
Improving return to work in adults suffering from symptoms of distress
Improving surgical practice - a systematic review of effective education strategies to improve surgical technical skills in operative procedures
Improving the implementation of health-promoting policies and practices in workplaces
Improving the implementation of healthy eating, physical activity and obesity prevention policies, practices or programmes in childcare services
Improving the implementation of school-based policies and practices to improve student health
Improving the implementation of school-based policies and practices to improve student health
Improving the outcome of people with primary brain tumours and their carers using early palliative interventions

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