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Topical herbal medicines for atopic eczema: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials [PDF]

British Journal of Dermatology, 2016
Despite the availability of medicines with proven efficacy, many patients use complementary or alternative medicines (CAMs) to manage atopic eczema (AE). Due to the lack of objective information on topical CAMs, this systematic review evaluates the current evidence for the efficacy and safety of topical herbal preparations in AE.
Thandar, Yasmeen, Gray, A., Botha, Julia, Mosam, Anisa   +3 more
openaire   +3 more sources

The effect of goal-directed therapy on mortality in patients with sepsis - earlier is better: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Critical Care, 2014
IntroductionThe Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines recommend goal-directed therapy (GDT) for the early resuscitation of patients with sepsis. However, the findings of the ProCESS (Protocolized Care for Early Septic Shock) trial showed no benefit from ...
Wan-Jie Gu, Fei Wang, J. Bakker, Lu Tang, Jing-chen Liu   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The Use of Web-Based Support Groups Versus Usual Quit-Smoking Care for Men and Women Aged 21-59 Years: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint) [PDF]

, 2019
BACKGROUND Existing smoking cessation treatments are challenged by low engagement and high relapse rates, suggesting the need for more innovative, accessible, and interactive treatment strategies.
Calder, Douglas, Delucchi, Kevin, Pechmann, Cornelia Ann, Phillips, Connor, Prochaska, Judith J   +4 more
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A Randomized, Controlled Field Trial for the Prevention of Jellyfish Stings With a Topical Sting Inhibitor [PDF]

Journal of Travel Medicine, 2006
Jellyfish stings are a common occurrence among ocean goers worldwide with an estimated 150 million envenomations annually. Fatalities and hospitalizations occur annually, particularly in the Indo-Pacific regions. A new topical jellyfish sting inhibitor based on the mucous coating of the clown fish prevents 85% of jellyfish stings in laboratory settings.
openaire   +2 more sources

Adverse events and safety issues associated with physical activity and exercise for adults with osteoporosis and osteopenia: A systematic review of observational studies and an updated review of interventional studies [PDF]

, 2018
Objectives: We conducted a systematic review to identify adverse effects of physical activity and/or exercise for adults with osteoporosis/osteopenia. We synthesised evidence from observational studies, and updated three previously published systematic ...
Clark, Emma M., Cox, Matthew, Gibbons, Nicola, James, Laura, Kunutsor, Setor K., Leyland, Sarah, Skelton, Dawn A, Whitney, Julie   +7 more
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Effect of consuming food cooked in iron pots and behavior change communication on iron status in non-pregnant, non-lactating women: protocol for randomized controlled trial

Trials
Background Iron-deficiency anemia (IDA) remains a significant public health concern, particularly among women of reproductive age in developing countries.
Umesh Kawalkar, Shital Telrandhe, Mahalaqua Nazli Khatib, Shilpa Gaidhane, Zahiruddin Quazi Syed, Amar Mankar, Abhay Gaidhane   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Venous thromboembolism prevention protocol for adapting prophylaxis recommendations to the potential risk post total knee replacement: a randomized controlled trial

Pharmacy Practice, 2020
Background: Total knee replacement (TKR) is a major orthopedic surgery that is considered high risk for the development of venous thromboembolism (VTE).
Mariam A. Alameri , Syed A. Syed Sulaiman , Abdullah M. Ashour , Ma’ad F. Al-Saati   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of Group vs. Individual Prenatal Care Provision on Women’s Knowledge of Pregnancy-Related Topics: An Open, Controlled, Semi-Randomized Community Trial [PDF]

, 2022
Ronit Ratzon, Arnon D. Cohen, Amnon Hadar, Miron Froimovici, Natalya Bilenko   +4 more
openalex   +1 more source

A systematic review of how studies describe educational interventions for evidence-based practice:Stage 1 of the development of a reporting guideline [PDF]

, 2014
Background The aim of this systematic review was to identify which information is included when reporting educational interventions used to facilitate foundational skills and knowledge of evidence-based practice (EBP) training for health ...
Galipeau, James, Glasziou, Paul, Hammick, Marilyn, Lewis, Lucy K., McEvoy, Maureen P., Moher, David, Phillips, Anna C., Tilson, Julie K., Williams, Marie T.   +8 more
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Gastrointestinal Adverse Effects of Short-Term Aspirin Use: A Meta-Analysis of Published Randomized Controlled Trials

Drugs in R&D, 2013
Background and ObjectivesAspirin is widely used for short-term treatment of pain, fever or colds, but there are only limited data regarding the safety of this use.
J. Baron, S. Senn, M. Voelker, Á. Lanas, I. Laurora, W. Thielemann, Andreas Brückner, D. McCarthy   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source