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Experts discuss applying systematic review to the field of nutrition
Performing systematic reviews of nutrition related topics raises unique challenges not often encountered in the field of medicine. In a new article, a team of researchers use specific examples to describe the steps, strengths, and limitations of systematic reviews relevant to nutrition and discuss the factors that impact the results. view more (2008-12-02)
Are influenza vaccines worth the effort?
Each year enormous effort goes into producing influenza vaccines and delivering them to appropriate sections of the population. But a review of the evidence in this week's BMJ suggests that they may not be as effective as we think. view more (2006-10-27)
PET imaging significantly enhances standard imaging in lung cancer staging
Positron emission tomography (PET) is a useful diagnostic tool that supports the need for more accurate staging of lung cancer and improved treatment for patients, concludes an extensive systematic review published online today in Journal of National Cancer Institute. view more (2007-11-28)
Powered toothbrushes given the brush-off
The Cochrane Collaboration's Oral Health Group, set up at The University of Manchester's Dental Hospital in 1996, has published the largest study ever undertaken on the effects of powered toothbrushes, and found that the majority are no better than a manual brush. Using a systematic review of data, researchers from the universities of Birmingham,... view more... (2003-01-20)
Dental X-Rays of carotid artery not enough to estimate stroke risk
Detection of calcified tissue in the carotid artery by dental x-rays is not enough evidence to estimate a patient's stroke risk was the conclusion of a systematic literature review published in this month's Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA). view more (2007-04-23)
Home-based therapy beneficial for stroke patients (p 352)
A systematic review of published studies investigating the provision of therapy-based services targeted towards people living at home who have had strokes highlights the benefits of these services-the main finding shows that the rate of deterioration in the ability to carry out daily living tasks could be reduced by up to 30% for patients who... view more... (2004-01-28)
Little evidence that binge drinking while pregnant seriously harms fetus
There is little substantive evidence that binge drinking while pregnant seriously harms the developing fetus, finds a study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. view more (2007-11-14)
Organic food not nutritionally better than conventionally-produced food
There is no evidence that organically produced foods are nutritionally superior to conventionally produced foodstuffs, according to a study published today in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. view more (2009-07-29)
Bullying can be reduced but many common approaches ineffective
School-based programs involving multiple disciplines reduce bullying in elementary school, junior or senior high schools according to a systematic review of over 2000 studies on bullying published in English. view more (2007-01-15)
Patients with TB should be more involved in decisions about their treatment
Tuberculosis (TB) is a major killer, causing up to two million deaths worldwide every year. Treatment takes many months and many patients fail to complete the course of drugs prescribed. view more (2007-07-24)
PENTOXIFYLLINE BENEFICIAL FOR TREATING LEG ULCERS (p 1550)
Results of a systematic review in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggest that the drug pentoxifylline could be effective in the treatment of leg ulcers, either in addition to compression therapy, or as sole treatment when compression therapy is not effective. Venous leg ulcers are associated with circulatory disorders and are common among people... view more... (2002-05-01)
Change policy: Giving steroids to children with meningitis can reduce hearing loss and lower the incidence of long-term brain damage and can save lives in both children and adults with meningitis
Research News in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Antibiotics are essential and life-saving in the treatment of bacterial meningitis, but for years doctors have debated whether to give corticosteroids at the same time. The inflammation caused by meningitis can actually be made worse by antibiotics in the short term, as the bacteria... view more... (2003-09-23)
Change policy: Giving steroids to children with meningitis can reduce hearing loss and lower the incidence of long-term brain damage and can save lives in both children and adults with meningitis
Research News in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Antibiotics are essential and life-saving in the treatment of bacterial meningitis, but for years doctors have debated whether to give corticosteroids at the same time. The inflammation caused by meningitis can actually be made worse by antibiotics in the short term, as the bacteria... view more... (2003-07-28)
Large survey suggests schizophrenia less prevalent than textbooks say
Schizophrenia is a devastating mental illness and a major contributor to the global burden of disease, but how many people are actually suffering from the disease worldwide? view more (2005-05-31)
Interventions during hospital stays can help motivate smokers to quit
Hospitalized patients make a great captive audience for smoking cessation efforts, according to a new systematic review. view more (2007-07-18)
What is the best treatment for postherpetic neuralgia?
A systematic review of the evidence for the many drug treatments used in post herpetic neuralgia (the pain that persists after shingles) concludes that long-established treatments such as tricyclic antidepressants and some opioids are as effective as newer drugs such as gabapentin, tramadol, and pregabalin, and supports the use of tricyclic... view more... (2005-07-26)
ARDS mortality is unchanged since 1994
Mortality in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has not fallen since 1994, according to a comprehensive review of major studies that assessed ARDS deaths. This disappointing finding contradicts the common wisdom that ARDS mortality has been in steady decline. view more (2009-01-23)
Physiotherapy has short-term benefits for patients after knee surgery
Physiotherapy can improve the daily lives of patients who have had knee replacement surgery due to osteoarthritis in the short term, according to a study published on bmj.com today. view more (2007-09-25)
Popularity Doesn't Necessarily Make Prozac Best Antidepressant Choice
Although Prozac has achieved phenomenal marketing success, it may not be as effective as certain other antidepressants, according to a recent systematic review. view more (2005-12-07)
SCIENTISTS VITAL TO CONSERVATION IN DANGER OF EXTINCTION WARN LORDS
A House of Lords report launched today urges the UK Government to show renewed commitment to conservation when the Prime Minister leads the delegation to the World Summit in Johannesburg later this year. Baroness Walmsley, chairman of the inquiry, said: "The Government has committed itself to conserving UK biodiversity and helping protect... view more... (2002-05-15)
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