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Oral painkillers available without prescription for acute pain
WEBNon-prescription (over-the-counter, or OTC) analgesics (painkillers) are used frequently. They are available in various brands, package sizes, formulations, and dose. They can be used for a range of different types of pain, but this overview reports on how well they work for acute pain (pain of short duration, usually with rapid onset).
What are the benefits and risks of surgery for epiretinal ... - Cochrane
WEBWe used standard methods expected by Cochrane, and assessed certainty using the GRADE system. We considered the following five outcome measures: mean change in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) in the study eye between baseline (before randomisation), 6 months and 12 months later; proportion of people with a gain of 0.3 logMAR or more of visual acuity in the study eye as measured by a logMAR ...
How accurate are the Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination III
WEBThere is insufficient information in terms of both quality and quantity to recommend the use of either the ACE-III or mini-ACE for the screening of dementia or MCI in patients presenting with, or at high risk of, cognitive decline.
Which anticholinergic drug for overactive bladder symptoms
WEBThe review found that there are several anticholinergic drugs prescribed for adults with overactive bladder symptoms. The two most studied drugs are oxybutynin and tolterodine. These two drugs have similar effects but, on average, those taking oxybutynin were more likely to withdraw from the studies because of adverse effects, mainly dry mouth.
Strategies for managing sexual dysfunction caused by ... - Cochrane
WEBA wide range of management strategies are possible to address this problem, including behavioural, psychological and pharmacological approaches. 1. To determine the effectiveness of management strategies for sexual dysfunction caused by antidepressants. 2. To determine the adverse effects and acceptability of …
New Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions
WEBThe new edition of the Handbook is divided into four parts. The first section (available only online) addresses issues specific to working with Cochrane. The second describes the core methods applicable to systematic reviews of interventions, from framing the question through to interpreting the results. The third and fourth parts address ...
How accurate are rapid antigen tests for diagnosing COVID-19?
WEBAccurate rapid diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2 infection would be a useful tool to help manage the COVID-19 pandemic. Testing strategies that use rapid antigen tests to detect current infection have the potential to increase access to testing, speed detection of infection, and inform clinical and public health management decisions …
What is the best surgical method for repairing tibial plateau …
WEBKey messages • We do not know what is the best way to repair a complex fracture of the tibial plateau (top part of the shin bone). • There is some evidence suggesting little or no difference between different surgical methods for fixing tibial plateau bone fragments in place and between different methods of filling holes in the bone caused by the fractures.
Do education programmes improve outcomes in people with both …
WEBKey messages • For people with both chronic kidney disease (a long-term condition where the kidneys do not work effectively) and diabetes (a lifelong condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high), education programmes (planned activities designed to improve a person's ability to manage their condition) may improve their knowledge of diabetes, their ability to manage ...