Cochrane Db Syst Rev
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Cochrane Db Syst Rev · Jul 2007
ReviewWITHDRAWN: Maternal iodine supplements in areas of deficiency.
Iodine deficiency is the leading preventable cause of intellectual impairment in the world. Although iodine supplementation is generally considered to be safe, there is a possibility of high doses of iodine suppressing maternal thyroid function. ⋯ Iodine supplementation in a population with high levels of endemic cretinism results in an important reduction in the incidence of the condition with no apparent adverse effects.
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Cochrane Db Syst Rev · Jul 2007
ReviewWITHDRAWN: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) versus other antidepressants for depression.
The relatively new class of antidepressant, the selective serotonin reputake inhibitors (SSRIs), may be better tolerated than the older tricyclic antidepressants. This review compares the efficacy of SSRIs with other antidepressants. ⋯ There are no clinically significant differences in effectiveness between selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants. Treatment decisions need to be based on considerations of relative patient acceptability, toxicity and cost.
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Cochrane Db Syst Rev · Jul 2007
ReviewWITHDRAWN: Commercial hospital discharge packs for breastfeeding women.
Exclusive breastfeeding until around six months of age, followed by the introduction of solids with continued breastfeeding, is considered to be the optimal nutritional start for newborn infants. ⋯ The giving of commercial hospital discharge packs (with or without formula) appears to reduce the number of women exclusively breastfeeding at all times but has no significant effect upon the earlier termination of non-exclusive breastfeeding.
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Cochrane Db Syst Rev · Jul 2007
ReviewWITHDRAWN: Bromocriptine for unexplained subfertility in women.
Bromocriptine improves hyperprolactinemic amenorrhea and so could also be helpful in the treatment of unexplained subfertility in women. ⋯ There is not enough evidence to evaluate bromocriptine use in women with unexplained subfertility. However trials for women with unexplained subfertility who also have expressible galactorrhea may be worthwhile.
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Cochrane Db Syst Rev · Jul 2007
ReviewWITHDRAWN: Single versus two layer suturing for closing the uterine incision at Caesarean section.
A single layer closure might save operating time, disrupt less tissue, introduce less foreign material into the wound, and thus result in less post operative morbidity. ⋯ There appear to be no advantages or disadvantages for routine use of single layer closure compared to two layer closure, except perhaps a shorter operation time.