Information on Cochrane Review Groups
Cochrane Acute Respiratory Infections Group (AUSTRALIA)
Elizabeth
Dooley, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: ldooley@staff.bond.edu.au
Web: www.ari.cochrane.org/en/about.html
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Vitamin A for preventing acute lower respiratory tract infections in children up to seven years of age (Issue 1, 2008) |
Third generation cephalosporins versus conventional antibiotics for treating acute bacterial meningitis (Issue 4, 2007) |
| Pre-admission antibiotics for suspected cases of meningococcal disease (Issue 1, 2008) |
Over-the-counter (OTC) medications to reduce cough as an adjunct to antibiotics for acute pneumonia in children and adults (Issue 4, 2007) |
| Amantadine and rimantadine for influenza A in children and the elderly (Issue 1, 2008) |
Interventions for the interruption or reduction of the spread of respiratory viruses (Issue 4, 2007) |
| Azithromycin for acute lower respiratory tract infections (Issue 1, 2008) |
Vitamin C for preventing and treating the common cold (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Chest radiograph in acute respiratory infections (Issue 1, 2008) |
Vaccines for preventing influenza in healthy adults (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Continuous negative extrathoracic pressure or continuous positive airway pressure for acute hypoxemic respiratory failure in children (Issue 1, 2008) |
Steroids for acute sinusitis (Issue 2, 2007) |
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| Empiric antibiotic coverage of atypical pathogens for community acquired pneumonia in hospitalized adults (Issue 1, 2008) |
Ribavirin for respiratory syncytial virus infection of the lower respiratory tract in infants and young children (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Fluid therapy for acute bacterial meningitis (Issue 1, 2008) |
Neuraminidase inhibitors for preventing and treating influenza in children (Issue 1, 2007) |
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| Over-the-counter medications for acute cough in children and adults in ambulatory settings (Issue 1, 2008) |
Nasal decongestants for the common cold (Issue 1, 2007) |
Vaccines for preventing pneumococcal infection in adults (Issue 1, 2008) |
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Vitamin C for preventing and treating pneumonia (Issue 1, 2007) |
Cochrane Airways Group (London, UK)
Mr Toby Lasserson, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: t.lassers@sgul.ac.uk
Web: www.cochrane-airways.ac.uk
An excellent guide for consumers
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Herbal interventions for chronic asthma in adults and children (Issue 1, 2008) |
Long-acting beta2-agonists versus theophylline for maintenance treatment of asthma (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Fluticasone versus beclomethasone or budesonide for chronic asthma in adults and children (Issue 4, 2007) |
Education interventions for adults who attend the emergency room for acute asthma (Issue 3, 2007) |
Indigenous healthcare worker involvement for Indigenous adults and children with asthma (Issue 4, 2007)
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Inhaled corticosteroids for stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Oral non steroid anti-inflammatories for children and adults with bronchiectasis (Issue 4, 2007) |
Oxygen therapy during exercise training in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Self-management education for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Issue 4, 2007) |
Pneumococcal vaccines for children and adults with bronchiectasis (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Influenza vaccine for children and adults with bronchiectasis (Issue 3, 2007) |
Prolonged antibiotics for purulent bronchiectasis in children and adults (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Inhaled corticosteroids compared to placebo for prevention of exercise induced bronchoconstriction (Issue 3, 2007) |
Tailored interventions based on sputum eosinophils versus clinical symptoms for asthma in children and adults (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Corticosteroids for preventing relapse following acute exacerbations of asthma (Issue 3, 2007) |
Long-acting beta2-agonists for chronic asthma in adults and children where background therapy contains varied or no inhaled corticosteroid (Issue 1, 2007) |
Cochrane Anaesthesia Group (Copenhagen, DENMARK)
Jane Cracknell, Review Group Co-ordinator
Nete Villebro, Consumer Coordinator
E-mail jane_cracknell@yahoo.com
Web: www.carg.cochrane.org
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Human recombinant activated protein C for severe sepsis (Issue 1, 2008) |
Lung protective ventilation strategy for the acute respiratory distress syndrome (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Bispectral index for improving anaesthetic delivery and postoperative recovery (Issue 4, 2007) |
Recompression and adjunctive therapy for decompression illness (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Closed tracheal suction systems versus open tracheal suction systems for mechanically ventilated adult patients (Issue 4, 2007) |
H1-antihistamines for the treatment of anaphylaxis with and without shock (Issue 1, 2007) |
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| Central venous access sites for the prevention of venous thrombosis, stenosis and infection in patients requiring long-term intravenous therapy (Issue 3, 2007) |
Simple aspiration versus intercostal tube drainage for primary spontaneous pneumothorax in adults (Issue 1, 2007) |
Cochrane Back Group (Toronto, CANADA)
Ms Victoria Pennick, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: vpennick@iwh.on.ca
Web: www.cochrane.iwh.on.ca
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Antidepressants for non-specific low back pain (Issue 1, 2008) |
Opioids for chronic low-back pain (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Individual patient education for low back pain (Issue 1, 2008) |
Surgical interventions for lumbar disc prolapse (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for low back pain (Issue 1, 2008) |
Traction for low-back pain with or without sciatica (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Insoles for prevention and treatment of back pain (Issue 4, 2007) |
Conservative treatments for whiplash (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Manual material handling advice and assistive devices for preventing and treating back pain in workers (Issue 3, 2007) |
Chemotherapy alone versus endocrine therapy alone for metastatic breast
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| Medicinal and injection therapies for mechanical neck disorders (Issue 3, 2007) |
Prolotherapy injections for chronic low-back pain (Issue 2, 2007) |
Cochrane Bone, Joint and Muscle Trauma Group (Manchester, UK)
Lindsey Shaw, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: lindsey.shaw@manchester.ac.uk
Website: www.bjmtg.cochrane.org
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Different methods of external fixation for treating distal radial fractures in adults (Issue 1, 2008) |
Percutaneous pinning for treating distal radial fractures in adults (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Exercise for improving balance in older people (Issue 4, 2007) |
Surgical versus conservative treatment for acute injuries of the lateral ligament complex of the ankle in adults (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Closed suction surgical wound drainage after orthopaedic surgery (Issue 3, 2007) |
Rehabilitation for hamstring injuries (Issue 1, 2007) |
| External fixation versus conservative treatment for distal radial fractures in adults (Issue 3, 2007) |
Mobilisation strategies after hip fracture surgery in adults (Issue 1, 2007) |
Cochrane Breast Cancer Group (Sydney, AUSTRALIA)
Ms Sharon Parker, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: Sharon.Parker@ctc.usyd.edu.au
Web: www.ctc.usyd.edu.au/cochrane/
Active consumer group of breast cancer survivors
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Specialist breast care nurses for supportive care of women with breast cancer (Issue 1, 2008) |
Cancer genetic risk assessment for individuals at risk of familial breast cancer (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Interventions for relieving the pain and discomfort of screening mammography (Issue 1, 2008) |
Chinese medicinal herbs to treat the side-effects of chemotherapy in breast cancer patients (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Taxanes for adjuvant treatment of early breast cancer (Issue 4, 2007) |
Preoperative chemotherapy for women with operable breast cancer (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Methods of communicating a primary diagnosis of breast cancer to patients (Issue 3, 2007) |
Aromatase inhibitors for treatment of advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women (Issue 1, 2007) |
Cochrane Childhood Cancer Group (NETHERLANDS)
Jos Noorman, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: chcrg@amc.uva.nl
Web: www.ccg.cochrane.org
No reviews published as yet.
Cochrane Colorectal Cancer Group (Copenhagen, DENMARK)
Dr Henning Keinke Andersen, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: cccg@cccg.dk
Web: www.cccg.dk
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Systemic prokinetic pharmacologic treatment for postoperative adynamic ileus following abdominal surgery in adults (Issue 1, 2008) |
Follow-up strategies for patients treated for non-metastatic colorectal cancer (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Dietary calcium supplementation for preventing colorectal cancer and adenomatous polyps (Issue 1, 2008) |
Ileostomy or colostomy for temporary decompression of colorectal anastomosis (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Adjuvant chemotherapy for small intestine adenocarcinoma (Issue 3, 2007) |
Oral water soluble contrast for the management of adhesive small bowel obstruction (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Analgesia in patients with acute abdominal pain (Issue 3, 2007) |
Pre-operative radiotherapy and curative surgery for the management of localized rectal carcinoma (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Chromoscopy versus conventional endoscopy for the detection of polyps in the colon and rectum (Issue 4, 2007) |
Prophylactic nasogastric decompression after abdominal surgery (Issue 3, 2007) |
Cochrane Consumers & Communication Group (Melbourne, AUSTRALIA)
Megan Prictor, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: m.prictor@latrobe.edu.au
Web: www.latrobe.edu.au/cochrane
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Audio-visual presentation of information for informed consent for participation in clinical trials (Issue 1, 2008) |
Contracts between patients and healthcare practitioners for improving patients' adherence to treatment, prevention and health promotion activities (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Self-management education programmes by lay leaders for people with chronic conditions (Issue 4, 2007) |
Family-centred care for children in hospital (Issue 1, 2007) |
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| Interventions to support the decision-making process for older people facing the possibility of long-term residential care (Issue 3, 2007) |
Interventions for improving older patients' involvement in primary care episodes (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Interventions before consultations for helping patients address their information needs (Issue 3, 2007) |
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Cochrane Cystic Fibrosis and Genetic Disorders Group (Liverpool, UK)
Miss Tracey Remmington, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: traceyr@liverpool.ac.uk
Web: www.liv.ac.uk/cfgd/
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Inhaled nitric oxide for acute chest syndrome in people with sickle cell disease (Issue 1, 2008) |
Oral anti-pseudomonal antibiotics for cystic fibrosis (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Pharmacological agents (anti-inflammatory and analgesic) for managing symptoms in people with cystic fibrosis-related arthritis (Issue 1, 2008) |
Oral deferiprone for iron chelation in people with thalassaemia (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Vitamin A supplementation for cystic fibrosis (Issue 1, 2008) |
Fluid replacement therapy for acute episodes of pain in people with sickle cell disease (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Dietary advice for illness-related malnutrition in adults (Issue 1, 2008) |
Piracetam for reducing the incidence of painful sickle cell disease crises (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Physical training for cystic fibrosis (Issue 1, 2008) |
Topical cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene replacement for cystic fibrosis-related lung disease (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug therapy for cystic fibrosis (Issue 4, 2007) |
Antibiotics for treating acute chest syndrome in people with sickle cell disease (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Drugs for preventing red blood cell dehydration in people with sickle cell disease (Issue 4, 2007) |
Oral calorie supplements for cystic fibrosis (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Non-invasive ventilation for cystic fibrosis (Issue 4, 2007) |
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Cochrane Dementia and Cognitive Improvement Group (Oxford, UK)
Helen Collins, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: helen.collins@ndm.ox.ac.uk
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Cholinesterase inhibitors for delirium (Issue 1, 2008) |
Ginkgo biloba for cognitive impairment and dementia (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Hormone replacement therapy for cognitive function in postmenopausal women (Issue 1, 2008 |
Interventions for preventing delirium in hospitalised patients (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Metal protein attenuating compounds for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (Issue 1, 2008) |
Yizhi capsule for vascular dementia (Issue 2, 2007) |
Acupuncture for vascular dementia (Issue 2, 2007) |
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Non-pharmacological interventions for wandering of people with dementia in the domestic setting (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Antipsychotics for delirium (Issue 2, 2007) |
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Cochrane Depression, Anxiety and Neurosis Group (London, UK)
Ms Rachel Churchill, Co-ordinating Editor
E-mail: ccdan@iop.kcl.ac.uk
Web: web1.iop.kcl.ac.uk/IoP/ccdan/index.htm
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Antiglucocorticoid treatments for mood disorders (Issue 1, 2008) |
Family therapy for depression (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Music therapy for depression (Issue 1, 2008) |
Acupuncture for insomnia (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) versus placebo for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) (Issue 1, 2008) |
Amitriptyline for depression (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Psychotherapeutic treatments for older depressed people (Issue 1, 2008) |
Psychosocial interventions by general practitioners (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Oxcarbazepine in the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder (Issue 1, 2008) |
Psychological treatments versus treatment as usual for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Psychosocial and psychological interventions for treating postpartum depression (Issue 4, 2007) |
Combined psychotherapy plus antidepressants for panic disorder with or without agoraphobia (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Family interventions for bipolar disorder (Issue 4, 2007) |
Passiflora for anxiety disorder (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Psychotherapies for hypochondriasis (Issue 4, 2007) |
Psychological therapies for generalised anxiety disorder (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Psychological treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (Issue 3, 2007) |
Interventions for helping people recognise early signs of recurrence in bipolar disorder (Issue 1, 2007) |
Cochrane Developmental, Psychosocial and Learning Problems Group (Bristol, UK)
Dr Jane Dennis, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: J.Dennis@bristol.ac.uk
Web: www.bris.ac.uk/Depts/CochraneBehav/
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Personal assistance for older adults (65+) without dementia (Issue 1, 2008) |
Homeopathy for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder or hyperkinetic disorder (Issue 4, 2007) |
| Psychosocial interventions for recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in childhood (Issue 1, 2008) |
Cognitive behavioural therapy for men who physically abuse their female partner (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Treatment Foster Care for improving outcomes in children and young people (Issue 1, 2008) |
School-based education programmes for the prevention of child sexual abuse (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Dietary interventions for recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in childhood (Issue 1, 2008) |
Risperidone for autism spectrum disorder (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Interventions for learning disabled sex offenders (Issue 1, 2008) |
Fundoplication versus post-operative medication for gastro-oesophageal reflux in children with neurological impairment undergoing gastrostomy (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Pharmacological interventions for recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in childhood (Issue 1, 2008) |
School feeding for improving the physical and psychosocial health of disadvantaged students (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Cognitive-behavioral treatment for antisocial behavior in youth in residential treatment (Issue 4, 2007) |
Behavioural and cognitive behavioural training interventions for assisting foster carers in the management of difficult behaviour (Issue 1, 2007) |
Cochrane Drugs and Alcohol Group (Roma, ITALY)
Dr Laura Amato
E-mail: amato@asplazio.it
Web: www.cdag.cochrane.org
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Psychosocial interventions for pregnant women in outpatient illicit drug treatment programs compared to other interventions (Issue 4, 2007) |
Psychosocial interventions for cocaine and psychostimulant amphetamines related disorders (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Case management for persons with substance use disorders (Issue 4, 2007) |
Psychotropic analgesic nitrous oxide for alcoholic withdrawal states (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Antipsychotic medications for cocaine dependence (Issue 3, 2007) |
Effectiveness of brief alcohol interventions in primary care populations (Issue 2, 2007) |
Cochrane Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders Group (Oxford, UK)
Ian J Chamberlain, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: ichamberlain@cochrane-ent.org
Web: www.cochrane-ent.org
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Interventions for preventing voice disorders in adults (Issue 4, 2007) |
Allergen injection immunotherapy for seasonal allergic rhinitis (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Coblation versus other surgical techniques for tonsillectomy (Issue 3, 2007) |
Cognitive behavioural therapy for tinnitus (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Interventions for treating functional dysphonia in adults (Issue 3, 2007) |
House dust mite avoidance measures for perennial allergic rhinitis (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Nasal saline irrigations for the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis (Issue 3, 2007) |
Oral steroids for nasal polyps (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Scopolamine (hyoscine) for preventing and treating motion sickness (Issue 3, 2007) |
Hyperbaric oxygen for idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Identification of children in the first four years of life for early treatment for otitis media with effusion (Issue 1, 2007) |
Topical nasal steroids for intermittent and persistent allergic rhinitis in children (Issue 1, 2007) |
Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care Group (Ottawa, CANADA)
Mr Alain Mayhew, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: al.mayhew@uottawa.ca
Web: www.epoc.cochrane.org
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Educational games for health professionals (Issue 1, 2008) |
Outreach and Early Warning Systems (EWS) for the prevention of Intensive Care admission and death of critically ill adult patients on general hospital wards (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Interprofessional education: effects on professional practice and health care outcomes (Issue 1, 2008) |
Pharmaceutical policies: effects of financial incentives for prescribers (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Pharmaceutical policies: effects of cap and co-payment on rational drug use (Issue 1, 2008) |
Effectiveness of intermediate care in nursing-led in-patient units (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Educational outreach visits: effects on professional practice and health care outcomes (Issue 4, 2007) |
Interventions to improve hand hygiene compliance in patient care (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Effectiveness of shared care across the interface between primary and specialty care in chronic disease management (Issue 3, 2007) |
Local opinion leaders: effects on professional practice and health care outcomes (Issue 1, 2007) |
Cochrane Epilepsy Group (Liverpool, UK)
Ms Rachael Jowett, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: r.jowett@liverpool.ac.uk
Web: www.epilepsy.cochrane.org.htm
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Antidepressant drugs for narcolepsy (Issue 1, 2008) |
Self-management education for adults with epilepsy (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Care delivery and self-management strategies for adults with epilepsy (Issue 1, 2008) |
Self-management education for children with epilepsy (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Pregabalin add-on for drug-resistant partial epilepsy (Issue 1, 2008) |
Therapeutic monitoring of antiepileptic drugs for epilepsy (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Non-pharmacological interventions for epilepsy in people with intellectual disabilities (Issue 4, 2007) |
Corticosteroids including ACTH for childhood epilepsy other than epileptic spasms (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Pharmacological interventions for epilepsy in people with intellectual disabilities (Issue 3, 2007) |
Behavioural treatments for non-epileptic attack disorder (Issue 1, 2007) |
Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group (London, UK)
Anupa Shah, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: cevg@lshtm.ac.uk
Web: www.cochraneeyes.org
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Intravitreal steroids for macular edema in diabetes (Issue 1, 2008) |
Laser trabeculoplasty for open angle glaucoma (Issue 4, 2007) |
| Medical interventions for fungal keratitis (Issue 1, 2008) |
Medical interventions for primary open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension (Issue 4, 2007) |
| Antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements for preventing age-related macular degeneration (Issue 1, 2008) |
Surgical implantation of steroids with antiangiogenic characteristics for treating neovascular age-related macular degeneration (Issue 4, 2007) |
| Therapeutic interventions for herpes simplex virus epithelial keratitis (Issue 1, 2008) |
Steroids for traumatic optic neuropathy (Issue 4, 2007) |
| Acupuncture for glaucoma (Issue 4, 2007) |
Photodynamic therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Interventions for recurrent corneal erosions (Issue 4, 2007) |
Interventions for preventing posterior capsule opacification (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Environmental sanitary interventions for preventing active trachoma (Issue 4, 2007) |
Laser photocoagulation for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Topical corticosteroids as adjunctive therapy for bacterial keratitis (Issue 4, 2007) |
Corticosteroids for treating optic neuritis (Issue 1, 2007) |
Cochrane Fertility Regulation Group (Leiden, NETHERLANDS)
Mrs Anja Helmerhorst, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: ahelmerhorst@lumc.nl
Web: www.lumc.nl/1060/cochrane/review.html
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Surgical versus medical methods for second trimester induced abortion (Issue 1, 2008) |
Steroid hormones for contraception in men (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Skin patch and vaginal ring versus combined oral contraceptives for contraception (Issue 1, 2008) |
Steroid hormones for contraception in women with sickle cell disease (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Antibiotics for incomplete abortion (Issue 4, 2007) |
Steroidal contraceptives: effect on carbohydrate metabolism in women without diabetes mellitus (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Copper containing, framed intra-uterine devices for contraception (Issue 4, 2007) |
Advance provision of emergency contraception for pregnancy prevention (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Treatment of vaginal bleeding irregularities induced by progestin only contraceptives (Issue 4, 2007) |
Vasectomy occlusion techniques for male sterilization (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Subdermal implantable contraceptives versus other forms of reversible contraceptives or other implants as effective methods of preventing pregnancy (Issue 3, 2007) |
Combined oral contraceptive pills for treatment of acne (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Scalpel versus no-scalpel incision for vasectomy (Issue 2, 2007) |
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Cochrane Gynaecological Cancer Group (Bath, UK)
Gail Quinn, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: gail.quinn@ruh.bath.swest.nhs.uk
Web: www.cochrane-gyncan.org
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Anticoagulation for the initial treatment of venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer (Issue 1, 2008) |
Prophylaxis for Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) in non-HIV immunocompromised patients (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Retinoids for preventing the progression of cervical intra-epithelial neoplasia (Issue 4, 2007) |
Anticoagulation for thrombosis prophylaxis in cancer patients with central venous catheters (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Chemotherapy versus surgery for initial treatment in advanced ovarian epithelial cancer (Issue 4, 2007) |
Adjuvant radiotherapy for stage I endometrial cancer (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Interventions for reducing anxiety in women undergoing colposcopy (Issue 3, 2007) |
Oral anticoagulation for prolonging survival in patients with cancer (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Parenteral anticoagulation for prolonging survival in patients with cancer who have no other indication for anticoagulation (Issue 3, 2007) |
Prophylactic antibiotics for preventing early central venous catheter Gram positive infections in oncology patients (Issue 1, 2007) |
Cochrane Haematological Malignancies Group (Köln, GERMANY)
Olaf Weingart, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-Mail: info@chmg.de
Web: www.chmg.de
Training in evidence-based practice for consumers
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell transplantation in the first line treatment of aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) in adults (Issue 1, 2008) |
Chemotherapy plus Rituximab versus chemotherapy alone for B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (Issue 4, 2007) |
Cochrane Heart Group (London, UK)
Liz Bickerdike, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: liz.bickerdike@lshtm.ac.uk
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Chinese herbal medicine suxiao jiuxin wan for angina pectoris (Issue 1, 2008) |
Clopidogrel plus aspirin versus aspirin alone for preventing cardiovascular disease (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Hawthorn extract for treating chronic heart failure (Issue 1, 2008) |
Incentive spirometry for preventing pulmonary complications after coronary artery bypass graft (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Psychosocial interventions for smoking cessation in patients with coronary heart disease (Issue 1, 2008) |
Antibiotics for brain abscesses in people with cyanotic congenital heart disease (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Antiarrhythmics for maintaining sinus rhythm after cardioversion of atrial fibrillation (Issue 4, 2007) |
Bed rest for acute uncomplicated myocardial infarction (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Shengmai (a traditional Chinese herbal medicine) for heart failure (Issue 4, 2007) |
Intravenous magnesium for acute myocardial infarction (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Prophylactic steroids for pediatric open heart surgery (Issue 4, 2007) |
Wholegrain cereals for coronary heart disease (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Dietary advice for reducing cardiovascular risk (Issue 4, 2007) |
Preoperative intra aortic balloon pumps in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (Issue 1, 2007) |
Cochrane Hepato-Biliary Group (Copenhagen, DENMARK)
Ms Dimitrinka Nikolova, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: dnikolov@ctu.rh.dk
Web: www.ctu.rh.dk/chbg
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Day-case versus overnight stay in laparoscopic cholecystectomy (Issue 1, 2008) |
Antifibrinolytic amino acids for acquired coagulation disorders in patients with liver disease (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Ischaemic preconditioning for liver transplantation (Issue 1, 2008) |
Antioxidant supplements for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and/or steatohepatitis (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Bile acids for viral hepatitis (Issue 4, 2007) |
Bicyclol for chronic hepatitis C (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Milk thistle for alcoholic and/or hepatitis B or C virus liver diseases (Issue 4, 2007) |
Bile acids for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and/or steatohepatitis (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Cholecystectomy deferral in patients with endoscopic sphincterotomy (Issue 4, 2007) |
Elective surgery for benign liver tumours (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Methods of vascular occlusion for elective liver resections (Issue 4, 2007) |
Cholecystectomy versus no cholecystectomy in patients with silent gallstones (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Routine abdominal drainage for uncomplicated laparoscopic cholecystectomy (Issue 4, 2007) |
Human recombinant activated factor VII for upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with liver diseases (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Azathioprine for primary biliary cirrhosis (Issue 3, 2007) |
Drugs improving insulin resistance for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and/or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Cyclosporin A for primary biliary cirrhosis (Issue 3, 2007) |
Primary closure versus T-tube drainage after laparoscopic common bile duct stone exploration (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticography with or without stenting in patients with pancreaticobiliary malignancy, prior to surgery (Issue 3, 2007) |
Primary closure versus T-tube drainage after open common bile duct exploration (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Routine abdominal drainage for uncomplicated liver resection (Issue 3, 2007) |
Probiotics for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and/or steatohepatitis (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Routine abdominal drainage for uncomplicated open cholecystectomy (Issue 2, 2007) |
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Cochrane HIV/AIDS Group (San Francisco, USA)
Ms Gail Kennedy, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: gkennedy@psg.ucsf.edu
Web: http:www.igh.org/Cochrane
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Abstinence-plus programs for HIV infection prevention in high-income countries (Issue 1, 2008) |
Interventions for the treatment of decreased bone mineral density associated with HIV infection (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Treatment of helminth co-infection in HIV-1 infected individuals in resource-limited settings (Issue 1, 2008) |
Interventions for treating AIDS-associated Hodgkin´s lymphoma in treatment-naive adults (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Abstinence-only programs for HIV infection prevention in high-income countries (Issue 4, 2007) |
Interventions for squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva in HIV-infected individuals (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Antiretroviral regimens for patients with HIV who fail first-line antiretroviral therapy (Issue 4, 2007) |
Prevention and treatment of cryptosporidiosis in immunocompromised patients (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Home-based HIV voluntary counseling and testing in developing countries (Issue 4, 2007) |
Treatment for anemia in people with AIDS (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Nutritional interventions for reducing morbidity and mortality in people with HIV (Issue 3, 2007) |
Antiretroviral post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for occupational HIV exposure (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Cotrimoxazole for prophylaxis or treatment of opportunistic infections of HIV/AIDS in patients with previous history of hypersensitivity to cotrimoxazole (Issue 2, 2007) |
Antiretrovirals for reducing the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection (Issue 1, 2007) |
Cochrane Hypertension Group (Vancouver, CANADA)
Mr Ciprian Jauca, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: cochrane@ti.ubc.ca
Web: www.ti.ubc.ca/cochrane
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Pharmacological interventions for hypertensive emergencies (Issue 1, 2008) |
Beta-blockers for hypertension (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Relaxation therapies for the management of primary hypertension in adults (Issue 1, 2008) |
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Cochrane Incontinence Group (Aberdeen, UK)
Mrs June Cody, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: j.cody@abdn.ac.uk
Web: www.incontinence.cochrane.org
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Treatment of urinary incontinence after stroke in adults (Issue 1, 2008) |
Sacral nerve stimulation for faecal incontinence and constipation in adults (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Anticholinergic drugs versus other medications for overactive bladder syndrome in adults (Issue 4, 2007) |
Surgical management of pelvic organ prolapse in women (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Intravesical treatments for painful bladder syndrome/ interstitial cystitis (Issue 4, 2007) |
Types of indwelling urinary catheters for long-term bladder drainage in adults (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Long-term bladder management by intermittent catheterisation in adults and children (Issue 4, 2007) |
Absorbent products for light urinary incontinence in women (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Botulinum toxin injections for adults with overactive bladder syndrome (Issue 3, 2007) |
Conservative management for postprostatectomy urinary incontinence (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Electrical stimulation for faecal incontinence in adults (Issue 3, 2007) |
Strategies for the removal of short-term indwelling urethral catheters in adults (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Periurethral injection therapy for urinary incontinence in women (Issue 3, 2007) |
Surgery for faecal incontinence in adults (Issue 2, 2007) |
Cochrane Infectious Diseases Group (Liverpool, UK)
Ms Reive Robb, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: r.r.robb@liverpool.ac.uk
Web: http://www.liv.ac.uk/evidence/CIDG/home.htm
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Corticosteroids for managing tuberculous meningitis (Issue 1, 2008) |
Interventions for treating scabies (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Fluoroquinolones for treating tuberculosis (Issue 1, 2008) |
Vaccines for preventing Japanese encephalitis (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Hand washing for preventing diarrhoea (Issue 1, 2008) |
Vaccines for preventing smallpox (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Artesunate versus quinine for treating severe malaria (Issue 4, 2007) |
Vaccines for preventing typhoid fever (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Corticosteroids for tuberculous pleurisy (Issue 4, 2007) |
Electronic mosquito repellents for preventing mosquito bites and malaria infection (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Deworming drugs for treating soil-transmitted intestinal worms in children: effects on growth and school performance (Issue 4, 2007) |
Diethylcarbamazine (DEC)-medicated salt for community-based control of lymphatic filariasis (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Directly observed therapy for treating tuberculosis (Issue 4, 2007) |
Primaquine for preventing relapses in people with Plasmodium vivax malaria (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Rifabutin for treating pulmonary tuberculosis (Issue 4, 2007) |
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Cochrane Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Functional Bowel Disorders Group (London Ontario, CANADA)
Mr John MacDonald, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: jmacdon1@uwo.ca
Web: cochrane.uottawa.ca/ibd/
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Probiotics for treatment of Clostridium difficile-associated colitis in adults (Issue 1, 2008) |
Omega 3 fatty acids (fish oil) for maintenance of remission in ulcerative colitis (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Tumor necrosis factor-alpha antibody for maintenace of remission in Crohn's disease (Issue 1, 2008) |
Omega 3 fatty acids (fish oil) for maintenance of remission in Crohn's disease (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Tegaserod for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and chronic constipation (Issue 4, 2007) |
Methotrexate for induction of remission in ulcerative colitis (Issue 4, 2007) |
| Probiotics for the prevention of pediatric antibiotic-associated diarrhea (Issue 2, 2007) |
Hypnotherapy for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (Issue 4, 2007) |
| Probiotics for induction of remission in ulcerative colitis (Issue 4, 2007) |
Fish oil for induction of remission in ulcerative colitis (Issue 4, 2007) |
Cochrane Injuries Group (London, UK)
Ms Katharine Ker, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: Katherine.Ker@lshtm.ac.uk
Web: www.cochrane-injuries.lshtm.ac.uk
Interested in working with more consumers
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Beta-2 receptor antagonists for acute traumatic brain injury (Issue 1, 2008) |
Parenting interventions for the prevention of unintentional injuries in childhood (Issue 4, 2007) |
Colloid solutions for fluid resuscitation (Issue 1, 2008) |
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Psychological treatment for anxiety in people with traumatic brain injury (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Helmets for preventing injury in motorcycle riders (Issue 1, 2008) |
Bicycle helmet legislation for the uptake of helmet use and prevention of head injuries (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Interventions for preventing injuries in the agricultural industry (Issue 1, 2008) |
Recombinant factor VIIa for the prevention and treatment of bleeding in patients without haemophilia (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Spinal fixation surgery for acute traumatic spinal cord injury (Issue 1, 2008) |
Home safety education and provision of safety equipment for injury prevention (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Anti-fibrinolytic use for minimising perioperative allogeneic blood transfusion (Issue 4, 2007) |
Mannitol for acute traumatic brain injury (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Colloids versus crystalloids for fluid resuscitation in critically ill patients (Issue 4, 2007) |
Urinary alkalinisation for acute chlorophenoxy herbicide poisoning (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Interventions for preventing injuries in the construction industry (Issue 4, 2007) |
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Cochrane Lung Cancer Group (Barcelona, SPAIN)
Jordi Pardo, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: lcg@cochrane.es
Web: www.cochrane.es/LCG/
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Elemene for the treatment of lung cancer (Issue 4, 2007) |
Chemotherapy and surgery versus surgery alone in non-small cell lung cancer (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Second or third additional chemotherapy drug for non-small cell lung cancer in patients with advanced disease (Issue 4, 2007) |
Pemetrexed disodium in combination with cisplatin versus other cytotoxic agents or supportive care for the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma (Issue 1, 2007) |
Cochrane Menstrual Disorders and Subfertility Group (Auckland, NEW ZEALAND)
Jane Clarke, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: j.clarke@auckland.ac.nz
Web: www.obsgynae.auckland.ac.nz/research/cochrane
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Cycle regimens for frozen-thawed embryo transfer (Issue 1, 2008) |
Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) for uterine leiomyomas (Issue 4, 2007) |
| Cyclical progestogens for heavy menstrual bleeding (Issue 1, 2008) |
Behavioural interventions for primary and secondary dysmenorrhoea (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Long versus short course treatment with Metformin and Clomiphene Citrate for ovulation induction in women with PCOS (Issue 1, 2008) |
Danazol for heavy menstrual bleeding (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Oral contraceptives containing drospirenone for premenstrual syndrome (Issue 1, 2008) |
Embryo freezing for preventing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Chinese herbal medicines in the treatment of ectopic pregnancy (Issue 4, 2007) |
Laparoscopic 'drilling' by diathermy or laser for ovulation induction in anovulatory polycystic ovary syndrome (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Chinese herbal medicine for primary dysmenorrhoea (Issue 4, 2007) |
Modern combined oral contraceptives for pain associated with endometriosis (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Cleavage stage versus blastocyst stage embryo transfer in assisted conception (Issue 4, 2007) |
Ovulation suppression for endometriosis (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Danazol for pelvic pain associated with endometriosis (Issue 4, 2007) |
Prophylactic antibiotics for transcervical intrauterine procedures (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Early versus delayed (traditional) oral fluids and food for reducing complications after major abdominal gynaecologic surgery (Issue 4, 2007) |
Ovarian stimulation protocols (anti-oestrogens, gonadotrophins with and without GnRH agonists/antagonists) for intrauterine insemination (IUI) in women with subfertility (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Exercise for vasomotor menopausal symptoms (Issue 4, 2007) |
Pain relief in hysterosalpingography (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Gonadotrophins for idiopathic male factor subfertility (Issue 4, 2007) |
Recombinant Luteinizing Hormone (rLH) for controlled ovarian hyperstimulation in assisted reproductive cycles (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Intra-uterine insemination for male subfertility (Issue 4, 2007) |
Danazol for unexplained subfertility (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Low-dose aspirin for in vitro fertilisation (Issue 4, 2007) |
Insulin-sensitising drugs versus the combined oral contraceptive pill for hirsutism, acne and risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and endometrial cancer in polycystic ovary syndrome (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Microwave therapy for cervical ectropion (Issue 4, 2007) |
Interventions for 'poor responders' to controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) in in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for heavy menstrual bleeding (Issue 4, 2007) |
Interventions for tubal ectopic pregnancy (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Progestogens versus oestrogens and progestogens for irregular uterine bleeding associated with anovulation (Issue 4, 2007) |
Interventions to reduce haemorrhage during myomectomy for fibroids (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Phytoestrogens for vasomotor menopausal symptoms (Issue 4, 2007) |
Peri-implantation glucocorticoid administration for assisted reproductive technology cycles (Issue 1, 2007) |
Cochrane Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders Group (Düsseldorf, GERMANY)
Bernd Richter, Review Group Co-ordinating Editor
E-mail: cochrane@med.uni-duesseldorf.de
Web: www.cc-endoc.info
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) for type 2 diabetes mellitus (Issue 1, 2008) |
Rosiglitazone for type 2 diabetes mellitus (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Vitamin C and superoxide dismutase (SOD) for diabetic retinopathy (Issue 1, 2008) |
Thyroid hormone replacement for subclinical hypothyroidism (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Whole grain foods for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus (Issue 1, 2008) |
Chinese herbal medicines for hyperthyroidism (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Interventions for the prevention of nutritional rickets in term born children (Issue 4, 2007) |
Long-acting insulin analogues versus NPH insulin (human isophane insulin) for type 2 diabetes mellitus (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Protein restriction for diabetic renal disease (Issue 4, 2007) |
Meglitinide analogues for type 2 diabetes mellitus (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Dietary advice for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults (Issue 3, 2007) |
Routine hospital admission versus out-patient or home care in children at diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Interventions for latent autoimmune diabetes (LADA) in adults (Issue 3, 2007) |
Intragastric balloon for obesity (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Low glycaemic index or low glycaemic load diets for overweight and obesity (Issue 3, 2007) |
Phosphodiesterase inhibitors for erectile dysfunction in patients with diabetes mellitus (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Recombinant growth hormone for idiopathic short stature in children and adolescents (Issue 3, 2007) |
Recombinant growth hormone for children and adolescents with Turner syndrome (Issue 1, 2007) |
Cochrane Methodology Review Group (Oslo, Norway)
Ms Elizabeth Paulsen, Review Group Co-ordinator
Ms Sally Hopewell
E-mail: elizabeth.paulsen@nokc.no
E-mail: shopewell@cochrane.co.uk
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| When and how to update systematic reviews (Issue 1, 2008) |
Handsearching versus electronic searching to identify reports of randomized trials (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Editorial peer review for improving the quality of reports of biomedical studies (Issue 2, 2007) |
Incentives and disincentives to participation by clinicians in randomised controlled trials (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Full publication of results initially presented in abstracts (Issue 2, 2007) |
Methods to increase response rates to postal questionnaires (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Grey literature in meta-analyses of randomized trials of health care interventions (Issue 2, 2007) |
Outcomes of patients who participate in randomised controlled trials compared to similar patients receiving similar interventions who do not participate (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Peer review for improving the quality of grant applications (Issue 2, 2007) |
Strategies to improve recruitment to research studies (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Randomisation to protect against selection bias in healthcare trials (Issue 2, 2007) |
Technical editing of research reports in biomedical journals (Issue 2, 2007) |
Cochrane Movement Disorders Group (Lisboa, PORTUGAL)
Ema Roque, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: movementdisord@fm.ul.pt
Web: www.fm.ul.pt/Movement-disorders
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Bromocriptine versus levodopa in early Parkinson's disease (Issue 4, 2007) |
Occupational therapy for patients with Parkinson's disease (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Bromocriptine/levodopa combined versus levodopa alone for early Parkinson's disease (Issue 4, 2007) |
Constraint-induced movement therapy in the treatment of the upper limb in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (Issue 2, 2007) |
Cochrane Multiple Sclerosis Group (Milano, ITALY)
Mrs Liliana Coco, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: neuroepidemiologia@instituto-besta.it
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Corticosteroids for the long-term treatment in multiple sclerosis (Issue 1, 2008) |
Cyclophosphamide for multiple sclerosis (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Azathioprine for multiple sclerosis (Issue 4, 2007) |
Dietary interventions for multiple sclerosis (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Multidisciplinary rehabilitation for adults with multiple sclerosis (Issue 2, 2007) |
Treatment for ataxia in multiple sclerosis (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Amantadine for fatigue in multiple sclerosis (Issue 1, 2007) |
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Cochrane Musculoskeletal Group (Ottawa, CANADA)
Lara Maxwell, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: cmsg@uottawa.ca
Web: www.cochranemsk.org
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Alendronate for the primary and secondary prevention of osteoporotic fractures in postmenopausal women (Issue 1, 2008) |
Aquatic exercise for the treatment of knee and hip osteoarthritis (Issue 4, 2007) |
| Arthrographic distension for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) (Issue 1, 2008) |
Balneotherapy for osteoarthritis (Issue 4, 2007) |
| Arthroscopic debridement for knee osteoarthritis (Issue 1, 2008) |
Bisphosphonate therapy for children and adolescents with secondary osteoporosis (Issue 4, 2007) |
| Etidronate for the primary and secondary prevention of osteoporotic fractures in postmenopausal women (Issue 1, 2008) |
Dehydroepiandrosterone for systemic lupus erythematosus (Issue 4, 2007) |
| Physiotherapy interventions for ankylosing spondylitis (Issue 1, 2008) |
Exercise for treating fibromyalgia syndrome (Issue 4, 2007) |
| Post-operative therapy for metacarpophalangeal arthroplasty (Issue 1, 2008) |
Osteotomy for treating knee osteoarthritis (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Risedronate for the primary and secondary prevention of osteoporotic fractures in postmenopausal women (Issue 1, 2008) |
Effects of glucocorticoids on radiological progression in rheumatoid arthritis (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Surgery for rotator cuff disease (Issue 1, 2008) |
Exercise for acutely hospitalised older medical patients (Issue 1, 2007) |
Cochrane Neonatal Group (Hamilton, CANADA)
Mrs Diane Haughton, Review Group Co-ordinator
Email: haughton@mcmaster.ca
Web: www.neonatal.cochrane.org
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Continuous infusion versus intermittent bolus doses of indomethacin for patent ductus arteriosus closure in symptomatic preterm infants (Issue 1, 2008) |
Transfer of preterm infants from incubator to open cot at lower versus higher body weight (Issue 1, 2008) |
| Devices and pressure sources for administration of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) in preterm neonates (Issue 1, 2008) |
Early administration of inhaled corticosteroids for preventing chronic lung disease in ventilated very low birth weight preterm neonates (Issue 4, 2007) |
| Diuretics for respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants (Issue 1, 2008) |
Early surfactant administration with brief ventilation vs. selective surfactant and continued mechanical ventilation for preterm infants with or at risk for respiratory distress syndrome (Issue 4, 2007) |
| Glutamine supplementation to prevent morbidity and mortality in preterm infants (Issue 1, 2008) |
Cooling for newborns with hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (Issue 4, 2007) |
| Ibuprofen for the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus in preterm and/or low birth weight infants (Issue 1, 2008) |
Effect of taurine supplementation on growth and development in preterm or low birth weight infants (Issue 4, 2007) |
| Interventions to prevent hypothermia at birth in preterm and/or low birthweight infants (Issue 1, 2008) |
Formula milk versus donor breast milk for feeding preterm or low birth weight infants (Issue 4, 2007) |
| Longchain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in infants born at term (Issue 1, 2008) |
Formula milk versus maternal breast milk for feeding preterm or low birth weight infants (Issue 4, 2007) |
| Longchain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in preterm infants (Issue 1, 2008) |
Anticonvulsants for preventing mortality and morbidity in full term newborns with perinatal asphyxia (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Opioids for neonates receiving mechanical ventilation (Issue 1, 2008) |
Arginine supplementation for prevention of necrotising enterocolitis in preterm infants (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Probiotics for prevention of necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants (Issue 1, 2008) |
Elective high frequency oscillatory ventilation versus conventional ventilation for acute pulmonary dysfunction in preterm infants (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Prophylactic surgical ligation of patent ductus arteriosus for prevention of mortality and morbidity in extremely low birth weight infants (Issue 1, 2008) |
Cup feeding versus other forms of supplemental enteral feeding for newborn infants unable to fully breastfeed (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Prophylactic systemic antibiotics to reduce morbidity and mortality in neonates with central venous catheters (Issue 1, 2008) |
Double wall versus single wall incubator for reducing heat loss in very low birth weight infants in incubators (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Restricted versus liberal water intake for preventing morbidity and mortality in preterm infants (Issue 1, 2008) |
Early developmental intervention programs post hospital discharge to prevent motor and cognitive impairments in preterm infants (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Surgical versus medical treatment with cyclooxygenase inhibitors for symptomatic patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants (Issue 1, 2008) |
Corticosteroids for treating hypotension in preterm infants (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Synchronized mechanical ventilation for respiratory support in newborn infants (Issue 1, 2008) |
The effect of inotropes on morbidity and mortality in preterm infants with low systemic or organ blood flow (Issue 1, 2007) |
Cochrane Neuromuscular Disease Group (London, UK)
Ms Kate Jewitt, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: cochranenmd@kcl.ac.uk
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/cochranenmd
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Corticosteroids for preventing postherpetic neuralgia (Issue 1, 2008) |
Recombinant human insulin-like growth factor I (rhIGF-I) for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/motor neuron disease (Issue 4, 2007) |
| Glucocorticoid corticosteroids for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Issue 1, 2008) |
Corticosteroids for treating nerve damage in leprosy (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Intravenous immunoglobulin for myasthenia gravis (Issue 1, 2008) |
Local corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel syndrome (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Treatment for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (Issue 1, 2008) |
Rehabilitation interventions for foot drop in neuromuscular disease (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Treatment for periodic paralysis (Issue 1, 2008) |
Antioxidant treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis / motor neuron disease (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Acupuncture for Bell's palsy (Issue 4, 2007) |
Creatine for treating muscle disorders (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Aldose reductase inhibitors for the treatment of diabetic polyneuropathy (Issue 4, 2007) |
Immunosuppressive treatment for non-systemic vasculitic neuropathy (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Immunosuppressive agents for myasthenia gravis (Issue 4, 2007) |
Interventions for preventing neuropathy caused by cisplatin and related compounds (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Interventions for the prevention and treatment of pes cavus (Issue 4, 2007) |
Riluzole for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)/motor neuron disease (MND) (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Nocturnal mechanical ventilation for chronic hypoventilation in patients with neuromuscular and chest wall disorders (Issue 4, 2007) |
Surgery for scoliosis in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Issue 1, 2007) |
Cochrane Oral Health Group (Manchester, UK)
Luisa Fernandez Muleffinch, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: luisa.fernandez@manchester.ac.uk
Web: www.ohg.cochrane.org
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Full-mouth disinfection for the treatment of adult chronic periodontitis (Issue 1, 2008) |
Interventions for replacing missing teeth: management of soft tissues for dental implants (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Interventions for replacing missing teeth: hyperbaric oxygen therapy for irradiated patients who require dental implants (Issue 1, 2008) |
Orthodontic treatment for prominent upper front teeth in children (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Interventions for replacing missing teeth: maintaining and recovering soft tissue health around dental implants (Issue 1, 2008) |
Adhesives for fixed orthodontic bands (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Interventions for the management of submucous cleft palate (Issue 1, 2008) |
Interventions for replacing missing teeth: different times for loading dental implants (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Interventions for preventing oral mucositis for patients with cancer receiving treatment (Issue 4, 2007) |
Interventions for treating oral candidiasis for patients with cancer receiving treatment (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Interventions for replacing missing teeth: different types of dental implants (Issue 4, 2007) |
Interventions for treating oral mucositis for patients with cancer receiving treatment (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Interventions for the treatment of oral and oropharyngeal cancers: surgical treatment (Issue 4, 2007) |
Oral appliances and functional orthopaedic appliances for obstructive sleep apnoea in children (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Occlusal splints for treating sleep bruxism (tooth grinding) (Issue 4, 2007) |
Orthodontic and orthopaedic treatment for anterior open bite in children (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Interspace/interdental brushes for oral hygiene in orthodontic patients with fixed appliances (Issue 3, 2007) |
Interventions for preventing oral candidiasis for patients with cancer receiving treatment (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Interventions for replacing missing teeth: 1- versus 2-stage implant placement (Issue 3, 2007) |
Management of the fractured edentulous atrophic mandible (Issue 1, 2007) |
Cochrane Pain, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Group (Oxford, UK)
Jessica Thomas, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: jessica.thomas@pru.ox.ac.uk
Web: www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/cochrane/
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Drug therapy for the management of cancer related fatigue (Issue 1, 2008) |
Lidocaine for pain relief in burn injured patients (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Interventions for noisy breathing in patients near to death (Issue 1, 2008) |
Parasympathomimetic drugs for the treatment of salivary gland dysfunction due to radiotherapy (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Antidepressants for neuropathic pain (Issue 4, 2007) |
Dipyrone for acute primary headaches (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Interventions for sexual dysfunction following treatments for cancer (Issue 4, 2007) |
Lamotrigine for acute and chronic pain (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Methadone for cancer pain (Issue 4, 2007) |
Topical lidocaine for the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Oral morphine for cancer pain (Issue 4, 2007) |
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, an omega-3 fatty acid from fish oils) for the treatment of cancer cachexia (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Single dose oral lumiracoxib for postoperative pain (Issue 4, 2007) |
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Cochrane Peripheral Vascular Diseases Group (Edinburgh, UK)
Mrs Heather Maxwell, Review Group Co-Coordinator
Email: h.g.maxwell@ed.ac.uk
Web: www.pvd.cochrane.org/en/index.html
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Buflomedil for intermittent claudication (Issue 1, 2008) |
Vena caval filters for the prevention of pulmonary embolism (Issue 4, 2007) |
| Cilostazol for peripheral arterial disease (Issue 1, 2008) |
Home versus in-patient treatment for deep vein thrombosis (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Interventions for preventing venous thromboembolism following abdominal aortic surgery (Issue 1, 2008) |
Interventions for preventing venous thromboembolism in adults undergoing knee athroscopy (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Cryoplasty for peripheral vascular disease (Issue 4, 2007) |
Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Heparin-bonded catheters for prolonging the patency of central venous catheters in children (Issue 4, 2007) |
Treatment for superficial thrombophlebitis of the leg (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Lipid-lowering for peripheral arterial disease of the lower limb (Issue 4, 2007) |
Dressings and topical agents for arterial leg ulcers (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Omega-3 fatty acids for intermittent claudication (Issue 4, 2007) |
Endovascular treatment for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (Issue 1, 2007) |
Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group (Liverpool, UK)
Mrs Sonja Henderson, Review Group Co-ordinator
Gill Gyte, Consumer Co-ordinator
E-mail: s.l.henderson@liverpool.ac.uk
E-mail: ggyte@cochrane.co.uk
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Antioxidants for preventing pre-eclampsia (Issue 1, 2008) |
Psychosocial and psychological interventions for treating antenatal depression (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Biophysical profile for fetal assessment in high risk pregnancies (Issue 1, 2008) |
Repeat doses of prenatal corticosteroids for women at risk of preterm birth for preventing neonatal respiratory disease (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Interventions for the treatment of twin-twin transfusion syndrome (Issue 1, 2008) |
Traditional birth attendant training for improving health behaviours and pregnancy outcomes (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Intracervical prostaglandins for induction of labour (Issue 1, 2008) |
Interventions in the workplace to support breastfeeding for women in employment (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Prophylactic oral betamimetics for preventing preterm labour in singleton pregnancies (Issue 1, 2008) |
Antenatal phenobarbital for reducing neonatal jaundice after red cell isoimmunization (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Support for mothers, fathers and families after perinatal death (Issue 1, 2008) |
Antibiotics for asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Techniques for caesarean section (Issue 1, 2008) |
Antiplatelet agents for preventing pre-eclampsia and its complications (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Third trimester antiviral prophylaxis for preventing maternal genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) recurrences and neonatal infection (Issue 1, 2008) |
Fetal pulse oximetry for fetal assessment in labour (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Amniotomy for shortening spontaneous labour (Issue 4, 2007) |
Interventions for preventing and treating pelvic and back pain in pregnancy (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Continuous versus interrupted sutures for repair of episiotomy or second degree tears (Issue 4, 2007) |
Nitric oxide for preventing pre-eclampsia and its complications (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Fundal pressure versus controlled cord traction as part of the active management of the third stage of labour (Issue 4, 2007) |
Prophylactic use of ergot alkaloids in the third stage of labour (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Hands and knees posture in late pregnancy or labour for fetal malposition (lateral or posterior) (Issue 4, 2007) |
Specialised antenatal clinics for women with a multiple pregnancy to improve maternal and infant outcomes (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Local cooling for relieving pain from perineal trauma sustained during childbirth (Issue 4, 2007) |
Treatments for iron-deficiency anaemia in pregnancy (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Enemas during labour (Issue 4, 2007) |
Zinc supplementation for improving pregnancy and infant outcome (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Combined spinal-epidural versus epidural analgesia in labour (Issue 3, 2007) |
Abdominal surgical incisions for caesarean section (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion versus multiple daily injections of insulin for pregnant women with diabetes (Issue 3, 2007) |
Antibiotics for treating bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Continuous support for women during childbirth (Issue 3, 2007) |
Antihypertensive drug therapy for mild to moderate hypertension during pregnancy (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Diet or exercise, or both, for weight reduction in women after childbirth (Issue 3, 2007) |
Diuretics for preventing pre-eclampsia (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Early skin-to-skin contact for mothers and their healthy newborn infants (Issue 3, 2007) |
Fetal movement counting for assessment of fetal wellbeing (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Magnesium sulphate for women at risk of preterm birth for neuroprotection of the fetus (Issue 3, 2007) |
Interventions for varicose veins and leg oedema in pregnancy (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Oxytocin agonists for preventing postpartum haemorrhage (Issue 3, 2007) |
Low-dose dopamine for women with severe pre-eclampsia (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Progestogen for treating threatened miscarriage (Issue 3, 2007) |
Probiotics for preventing preterm labour (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Prostaglandins for preventing postpartum haemorrhage (Issue 3, 2007) |
Support for breastfeeding mothers (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Individual or group antenatal education for childbirth or parenthood, or both (Issue 3, 2007) |
Treatment for primary postpartum haemorrhage (Issue 1, 2007) |
Cochrane Prostatic Diseases and Urologic Cancers Group (Minneapolis, USA)
Roderick MacDonald, Review Group Coordinator
Email: macdonald.roderick@med.va.gov
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Intermittent versus continuous androgen suppression for prostatic cancer (Issue 4, 2007) |
Cyrotherapy for localised prostate cancer (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Microwave thermotherapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia (Issue 4, 2007) |
Psychosocial interventions for erectile dysfunction (Issue 3, 2007) |
Cochrane Public Health Group (Melbourne, AUSTRALIA)
Jodie Doyle, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: jdoyle@vichealth.vic.gov.au
Web: www.ph.cochrane.org
Cochrane Renal Group (Sydney, AUSTRALIA)
Mrs Narelle Willis, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: narellw2@chw.edu.au
Web: www.cochrane-renal.org
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Biocompatible hemodialysis membranes for acute renal failure (Issue 1, 2008) |
Protein restriction for children with chronic renal failure (Issue 4, 2007) |
| Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections (Issue 1, 2008) |
Interventions for primary vesicoureteric reflux (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Interventions for minimal change disease in adults with nephrotic syndrome (Issue 1, 2008) |
Intermittent versus continuous renal replacement therapy for acute renal failure in adults (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Non-corticosteroid treatment for nephrotic syndrome in children (Issue 1, 2008) |
Interventions for preventing bone disease in kidney transplant recipients (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Treatment for peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis (Issue 1, 2008) |
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis versus automated peritoneal dialysis for end-stage renal disease (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Antibiotics for acute pyelonephritis in children (Issue 4, 2007) |
Effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on postoperative renal function in adults with normal renal function (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Calcium channel blockers for preventing acute tubular necrosis in kidney transplant recipients (Issue 4, 2007) |
Fish oil for kidney transplant recipients (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Methenamine hippurate for preventing urinary tract infections (Issue 4, 2007) |
Immunoglobulins, vaccines or interferon for preventing cytomegalovirus disease in solid organ transplant recipients (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Corticosteroid therapy for nephrotic syndrome in children (Issue 4, 2007) |
Correction of chronic metabolic acidosis for chronic kidney disease patients (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Modes of administration of antibiotics for symptomatic severe urinary tract infections (Issue 4, 2007) |
Extra-corporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) versus ureteroscopic management for ureteric calculi (Issue 1, 2007) |
Cochrane Schizophrenia Group (Leeds, UK)
Tessa Jane Grant, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: tgrant@cochrane-sz.org
Web: www.leeds.ac.uk/csg/
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Aripiprazole versus typicals for schizophrenia (Issue 1, 2008) |
Supportive therapy for schizophrenia (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Atypical antipsychotics for people with both schizophrenia and depression (Issue 1, 2008) |
Chlorpromazine versus placebo for schizophrenia (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Haloperidol versus chlorpromazine for schizophrenia (Issue 1, 2008) |
Problem solving skills for schizophrenia (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Length of hospitalisation for people with severe mental illness (Issue 1, 2008) |
Benzodiazepines for schizophrenia (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Psychosocial interventions for people with both severe mental illness and substance misuse (Issue 1, 2008) |
Cessation of medication for people with schizophrenia already stable on chlorpromazine (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Ayurvedic medicine for schizophrenia (Issue 4, 2007) |
Day centres for severe mental illness (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Hypnosis for schizophrenia (Issue 4, 2007) |
Depot fluspirilene for schizophrenia (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Loxapine for schizophrenia (Issue 4, 2007) |
Drama therapy for schizophrenia or schizophrenia-like illnesses (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Open general medical wards versus specialist psychiatric units for acute psychoses (Issue 4, 2007) |
Intercessory prayer for the alleviation of ill health (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Antipsychotic medication for childhood-onset schizophrenia (Issue 3, 2007) |
Interventions to reduce weight gain in schizophrenia (Issue 1, 2007) |
| 'As required' medication regimens for seriously mentally ill people in hospital (Issue 3, 2007) |
Management of sexual dysfunction due to antipsychotic drug therapy (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Carbamazepine for schizophrenia (Issue 3, 2007) |
Molindone for schizophrenia and severe mental illness (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Community mental health teams (CMHTs) for people with severe mental illnesses and disordered personality (Issue 3, 2007) |
Morita therapy for schizophrenia (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Lithium for schizophrenia (Issue 3, 2007) |
Mother and baby units for schizophrenia (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Pimozide for schizophrenia or related psychoses (Issue 3, 2007) |
Oral fluphenazine versus placebo for schizophrenia (Issue 1, 2007) |
Cochrane Sexually Transmitted Diseases Group (Brazil)
Mauro Rames, Co-ordinating Editor
E-mail: dermauro@terra.com.br
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Oral versus intra-vaginal imidazole and triazole anti-fungal treatment of uncomplicated vulvovaginal candidiasis (thrush) (Issue 4, 2007) |
Strategies for partner notification for sexually transmitted diseases (Issue 4, 2001) |
| Nonoxynol-9 for preventing vaginal acquisition of sexually transmitted infections by women from men (Issue 1, 2002) |
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Cochrane Skin Group (Nottingham, UK)
Helen Nankervis, Review Group Co-ordinator
Email: csg@nottingham.ac.uk
Web: www.csg.cochrane.org
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Dietary exclusions for established atopic eczema (Issue 1, 2008) |
Topical treatments for fungal infections of the skin and nails of the foot (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Interventions for preventing non-melanoma skin cancers in high-risk groups (Issue 4, 2007) |
Interventions for pityriasis rosea (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Systemic antifungal therapy for tinea capitis in children (Issue 4, 2007) |
Chemoimmunotherapy versus chemotherapy for metastatic malignant melanoma (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Topical pimecrolimus for eczema (Issue 4, 2007) |
Interventions for basal cell carcinoma of the skin (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Psychological and educational interventions for atopic eczema in children (Issue 3, 2007) |
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Cochrane Stroke Group (Edinburgh, UK)
Mrs Hazel Fraser, Review Group Co-ordinator
Email: Hazel.Fraser@ed.ac.uk
Web: www.dcn.ed.ac.uk/csrg/
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Interventions for motor apraxia following stroke (Issue 1, 2008) |
Dipyridamole for preventing stroke and other vascular events in patients with vascular disease (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Puerarin for acute ischaemic stroke (Issue 1, 2008) |
Mannitol for acute stroke (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Vinpocetine for acute ischaemic stroke (Issue 1, 2008) |
Oral anticoagulants versus antiplatelet therapy for preventing stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and no history of stroke or transient ischemic attacks (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Antiplatelet therapy for aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (Issue 4, 2007) |
Cognitive rehabilitation for spatial neglect following stroke (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Electromechanical-assisted training for walking after stroke (Issue 4, 2007) |
Colony stimulating factors (including erythropoietin, granulocyte colony stimulating factor and analogues) for stroke (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Organised inpatient (stroke unit) care for stroke (Issue 4, 2007) |
Dan Shen agents for acute ischaemic stroke (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting for carotid artery stenosis (Issue 4, 2007) |
EMG biofeedback for the recovery of motor function after stroke (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Repetitive task training for improving functional ability after stroke (Issue 4, 2007) |
Naftidrofuryl for acute stroke (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Calcium antagonists for aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (Issue 3, 2007) |
Amphetamines for improving recovery after stroke (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Cognitive rehabilitation for memory deficits following stroke (Issue 3, 2007) |
Physiotherapy treatment approaches for the recovery of postural control and lower limb function following stroke (Issue 1, 2007) |
Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group (Oxford, UK)
Kate Cahill, Co-ordinator
Email: kate.cahill@dphpc.ox.ac.uk
Web: www.dphpc.ox.ac.uk/cochrane_tobacco
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Mass media interventions for smoking cessation in adults (Issue 1, 2008) |
Interventions for smoking cessation in hospitalised patients (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation (Issue 1, 2008) |
Interventions to reduce harm from continued tobacco use (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Nursing interventions for smoking cessation (Issue 1, 2008) |
Antidepressants for smoking cessation (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Cannabinoid type 1 receptor antagonists (rimonabant) for smoking cessation (Issue 4, 2007) |
Family-based programmes for preventing smoking by children and adolescents (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Interventions for smokeless tobacco use cessation (Issue 4, 2007) |
Nicotine receptor partial agonists for smoking cessation (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Interventions for waterpipe smoking cessation (Issue 4, 2007) |
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Cochrane Upper Gastrointestinal and Pancreatic Diseases Group (Leeds, UK)
Cathy Bennett, Review Group Co-ordinator
E-mail: enquiries@cochrane.leeds.ac.uk
Web: http://cochrane.leeds.ac.uk
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Epinephrine injection versus epinephrine injection and a second endoscopic method in high risk bleeding ulcers (Issue 2, 2007) |
Antibiotic therapy for prophylaxis against infection of pancreatic necrosis in acute pancreatitis (Issue 4, 2006) |
| Medical treatments in the short term management of reflux oesophagitis (Issue 2, 2007) |
Short-term treatment with proton pump inhibitors, H2-receptor antagonists and prokinetics for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease-like symptoms and endoscopy negative reflux disease (Issue 3, 2006) |
Cochrane Wounds Group (York, UK)
Sally Bell-Syer
E-mail: sembs1@york.ac.uk
Web: www.cochranewounds.org
Select examples of reviews from The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2008:
| Antibiotics and antiseptics for venous leg ulcers (Issue 1, 2008) |
Pentoxifylline for treating venous leg ulcers (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Infection control strategies for preventing the transmission of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in nursing homes for older people (Issue 1, 2008) |
Topical negative pressure (TNP) for partial thickness burns (Issue 3, 2007) |
| Surgical hand antisepsis to reduce surgical site infection (Issue 1, 2008) |
Preoperative bathing or showering with skin antiseptics to prevent surgical site infection (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Therapeutic ultrasound for venous leg ulcers (Issue 1, 2008) |
Skin grafting for venous leg ulcers (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Water for wound cleansing (Issue 1, 2008) |
Topical agents and dressings for fungating wounds (Issue 2, 2007) |
| Healing by primary versus secondary intention after surgical treatment for pilonidal sinus (Issue 4, 2007) |
Topical silver for treating infected wounds (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Use of plastic adhesive drapes during surgery for preventing surgical site infection (Issue 4, 2007) |
Wound drains after incisional hernia repair (Issue 1, 2007) |
| Wound drains following thyroid surgery (Issue 4, 2007) |
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Web: www.cochraneprimarycare.org
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