Review question We reviewed the evidence about the effect of any treatment for thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). Background TOS is one of the most controversial diagnoses in medicine. The term TOS ...

Basilar skull fractures predispose patients to meningitis because of the possible direct contact of bacteria in the paranasal sinuses, nasopharynx or middle ear with the central nervous system (CNS).

Depression is recognised as a major public health problem that has a substantial impact on individuals and on society. People with depression may consider using complementary therapies such as ...

Intensive support and encouragement to reduce salt intake did lead to reduction in salt eaten. It also lowered blood pressure but only by a small amount (about 1 mmHg for systolic blood pressure, less ...

In experimental studies, the outcome of bacterial meningitis has been related to the severity of inflammation in the subarachnoid space. Corticosteroids reduce this inflammatory response.

This updated Cochrane Review of reminiscence therapy (RT) for dementia was first published in 1998, and last updated in 2005. RT involves the discussion of memories and past experiences with other ...

Review question As recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is currently used for people with influenza A. In previous pandemics, the virus was susceptible to ...

Back pain is very common among adults. There is evidence that individuals who physically move or lift objects (manual material handling) on a regular basis increase the strain on their backs and the ...

For management of pneumothorax that occurs without underlying lung disease, also referred to as primary spontaneous pneumothorax, simple aspiration is technically easier to perform than intercostal ...

Bleeding into the lungs (pulmonary haemorrhage) occurs mainly in infants born before term (37 weeks' gestation) because of severe lung disease (particularly respiratory distress syndrome, a disease ...

Review question: Cochrane review authors wanted to find out whether the addition of metformin increases the effectiveness of ovulation induction with gonadotrophins. Background: Women with polycystic ...

Ispitujemo dokaze koji stoje iza pitanja koja utječu na živote ljudi, osnažujući sve da donose bolje odluke Znanstvenici, ...