Cochrane Db Syst Rev
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Post-stroke fatigue (PSF) is a common and distressing problem after stroke. The best ways to prevent or treat PSF are uncertain. Several different interventions can be argued to have a rational basis. ⋯ There was insufficient evidence on the efficacy of any intervention to treat or prevent fatigue after stroke. Trials to date have been small and heterogeneous, and some have had a high risk of bias. Some of the interventions described were feasible in people with stroke, but their efficacy should be investigated in RCTs with a more robust study design and adequate sample sizes.
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Leg ulceration is a common, chronic, recurring condition. The estimated prevalence of leg ulcers in the UK population is 1.5 to 3 per 1000. Venous ulcers (also called stasis or varicose ulcers) comprise 80% to 85% of all leg ulcers. Electromagnetic therapy (EMT) is sometimes used as a treatment to assist the healing of chronic wounds such as venous leg ulcers. ⋯ It is not clear whether electromagnetic therapy influences the rate of healing of venous leg ulcers. Further research would be needed to answer this question.
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Cochrane Db Syst Rev · Jul 2015
Review Meta AnalysisPeribulbar versus retrobulbar anaesthesia for cataract surgery.
Cataract is a major cause of blindness worldwide. Unless medically contraindicated, cataract surgery is usually performed under local (regional) anaesthesia. Local anaesthesia involves the blockage of a nerve subserving a given part of the body. It involves infiltration of the area around the nerve with local anaesthetic. The two main approaches in the eye are retrobulbar and peribulbar. There is debate over whether the peribulbar approach provides more effective, safer anaesthesia for cataract surgery than retrobulbar block. ⋯ There is little to choose between peribulbar and retrobulbar block in terms of anaesthesia and akinesia during surgery measuring acceptability to patients, need for additional injections and development of severe complications. Severe local or systemic complications were rare for both types of block.
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Cochrane Db Syst Rev · Jul 2015
Review Meta AnalysisWITHDRAWN: Diclofenac for acute pain in children.
At December 2014, this review has been withdrawn from the Cochrane Library. This review is out of date, although it is correct at the date of publication. The review may be misleading as new studies could alter the original conclusions. ⋯ We are seeking additional authors to support the updating of this review. For further information, please contact PaPaS Managing Editor, Anna Hobson [Contact Person]. The editorial group responsible for this previously published document have withdrawn it from publication.
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Cochrane Db Syst Rev · Jul 2015
Review Meta AnalysisWITHDRAWN: Perioperative ketamine for acute postoperative pain.
This review has been amended to include further information on Menigaux 2000 pre pre and Menigaux 2000 post included studies. At July 2014, this review is out of date and has been withdrawn. ⋯ The latest version is available in the ‘Other versions’ tab on The Cochrane Library, and may still be useful to readers. The editorial group responsible for this previously published document have withdrawn it from publication.