L’ergothérapie pour les troubles cognitifs chez les personnes victimes d’un accident vasculaire cérébral (AVC) Quel était l’objectif de la revue ? L'objectif de cette revue Cochrane était de déterminer si l'ergothérapie améliore la fonction dans les activités quotidiennes et la cognition après un accident vasculaire cérébral (AVC). La cognition est le traitement de l'information effectué par le cerveau, comme la réflexion, l'attention portée aux choses vues ou entendues, l'apprentissage, la mémorisation et la résolution de problèmes. Les chercheurs de Cochrane ont recueilli et analysé toutes...

Embolisation des artères prostatiques dans le traitement des symptômes des voies urinaires inférieures chez les hommes atteints d'hyperplasie bénigne de la prostate Problématique de la revue Quels sont les effets d'une procédure réduisant le flux sanguin vers la prostate (appelée embolisation des artères prostatiques) chez les hommes présentant des symptômes causés par une augmentation du volume de la prostate ? Contexte Une augmentation du volume de la prostate pourrait entraîner des difficultés à uriner telles qu'un jet faible ou le besoin d'uriner souvent pendant la journée ou la...

Antibiotics for preventing infection following surgery to treat stress urinary incontinence in women Review question Are antibiotics safe and effective for preventing infection in women with stress urinary incontinence who are undergoing continence surgery? Background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is defined as uncontrolled leakage of urine when the pressure inside the abdomen increases suddenly, such as during coughing, sneezing or laughing. Continence surgery is one treatment for SUI. There are two types of procedures: open surgery, such as colposuspension (an incision in the abdomen...

Probiotics for treatment of chronic constipation in children What is the aim of this review? The aim of this Cochrane Review was to find out whether probiotics can be used to treat chronic constipation without a physical explanation in children (aged 0 to 18 years). We analysed data from 14 studies to answer this question. Key messages We were unable to draw conclusions when comparing probiotics to placebo for frequency of defecation in children treated for chronic constipation without a physical explanation. There may be no difference in treatment success between the two groups. There may...

In this blog for people with musculoskeletal problems, Dr Rebecca Gould, Cochrane UK Fellow and Sport and Exercise Medicine Registrar looks at the latest evidence for kinesio taping. Can some complementary treatments for musculoskeletal problems have unintended consequences?

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Prebiotics for induction of remission in ulcerative colitis This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the efficacy and safety of prebiotics for the induction of remission in people with active ulcerative colitis. This is a protocol....

Government lockdown and mental health outcomes in the general population This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: This Cochrane review aims to evaluate the impact of government lockdown (i.e. stay-at-home order or movement control order) during an emerging infectious disease outbreak on mental health in the general population. This is a protocol....

Antiseizure medications for neonates with seizures This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess whether any anti-seizure medication (ASM) is more or less effective than an alternative ASM (both ASMs used as first-, second- or third-line treatment) in achieving seizure control and improving neurodevelopmental outcomes in neonates with seizures. We will analyse EEG-confirmed seizures and clinically-diagnosed seizures separately. To assess maintenance therapy with ASM compared to no maintenance therapy after achieving seizure control. We will...

Perinatal internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy for preventing postnatal depression This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effectiveness and safety of internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy for preventing postnatal depression. This is a protocol....

A new WHO guideline on postnatal care puts a positive experience at the heart of the care that women and their babies receive in the first six weeks after birth. It recognises that care should go beyond the mere delivery of certain services. Good postnatal care should aim to meet every individual woman’s needs, leaving all new parents, the baby and family with a positive experience of this critical period in their lives.

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Electronic cigarettes and subsequent cigarette smoking in young people This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the evidence on the relationship between the use and availability of e-cigarettes and subsequent cigarette smoking in young people (aged 29 years or less), and whether the relationship differs by socioeconomic status, gender, or other demographic characteristics. This is a protocol....

Quelle est la précision de l'interrogation sur les symptômes et de la radiographie pulmonaire pour le dépistage de la tuberculose pulmonaire chez les adultes séronégatifs ou dont le statut VIH est inconnu ? Pourquoi est-il important d'améliorer le dépistage de la tuberculose pulmonaire ? Le dépistage systématique dans les milieux où la tuberculose est courante est une stratégie recommandée pour la détection précoce de la tuberculose. Le dépistage permet d'identifier les personnes les plus susceptibles d'avoir la tuberculose afin qu'elles puissent subir un test de confirmation. Il s'agit...

Ventilation tubes (grommets) for otitis media with effusion (OME) in children This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effects (benefits and harms) of ventilation tubes (grommets) for otitis media with effusion in children. This is a protocol....

How accurate are asking about symptoms and doing a chest X-ray to screen for tuberculosis of the lungs among adults who are HIV-negative or with unknown HIV status? Why is improving screening for tuberculosis of the lungs important? Systematic screening in settings where tuberculosis is common is a recommended strategy for early detection of tuberculosis. Screening helps identify people who are more likely to have tuberculosis so they can have confirmatory testing. These are additional tests to confirm the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes tuberculosis. Asking...

Dr Lynda Ware looks at the Cochrane evidence behind 14 possible interventions for treating or preventing the common cold – is there anything that might help and what are the possible risks?

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Die meisten Kinder und Jugendlichen bewegen sich im Alltag viel zu wenig. Einen grossen Teil ihres Tages verbringen sie im Kindergarten, in der Schule oder in der Nachmittagsbetreuung. Daher untersuchten zwei Cochrane Reviews der Public Health Gruppe, ob dort spezielle …

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The latest evidence and resources for midwives and clinical support staff.

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Orales Dextrosegel für die Behandlung von Neugeborenen mit niedrigem Blutzuckerspiegel Fragestellung des Reviews Ist bei Neugeborenen, die einen niedrigen Blutzuckerspiegel (Hypoglykämie) entwickeln, ein oral verabreichtes Zuckergel (orales Dextrosegel) wirksamer als keine Behandlung oder andere aktive Behandlungsmassnahmen, um den niedrigen Blutzuckerspiegel zu korrigieren und langfristige Beeinträchtigungen der neurologische Entwicklung zu verringern? Hintergrund Niedrige Blutzuckerwerte (Hypoglykämie) bei Neugeborenen sind häufig und treten bei bestimmten Risikogruppen oft auf (Säuglinge...

Gel oral de dextrose dans le traitement des nouveau-nés à faible taux de glucose dans le sang Problématique de la revue Chez les nouveau-nés qui présentent une hypoglycémie, le gel de sucre administré par voie orale (gel de dextrose oral) est-il plus efficace que l'absence de traitement ou d'autres traitements actifs pour corriger l'hypoglycémie et réduire les troubles du développement neurologique à long terme ? Contexte Les faibles taux de glucose dans le sang (hypoglycémie) chez les nouveau-nés sont fréquents et se produisent souvent dans certains groupes à risque (nouveau-nés de mères...

Adjuvant epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) for the treatment of people with resected stage I to III non-small-cell lung cancer and EGFR mutation This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effectiveness and safety of adjuvant EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) in patients with resected stage I to III non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harbouring an activating EGFR mutation. This is a protocol....