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Evidence indicates what minimally invasive tests should not be used to determine dehydration in older people. Water-loss dehydration results from drinking too little fluid. It is common in older people, among whom it is associated with increased risk of many health problems. It is important to identify dehydration early before health and wellbeing...
7 May 2015
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Flu shots have small beneficial effect in reducing middle ear infections for infants and children.Middle ear infection or inflammation are broad terms to refer to acute otitis media. It is one of the most common infectious diseases in infants and preschool children, with 86% having an episode by the time they turn one year old. Symptoms of an ear...
22 April 2015
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Children who are taught about preventing sexual abuse at school are more likely than others to tell an adult if they had, or were actually experiencing sexual abuse. This is according to the results of a new Cochrane Review published in the Cochrane Library 16 April 2015. However, the review's authors say that more research is needed to establish...
16 April 2015
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Good implementation key in feeding programmes for young children in low- and middle-income countries.Receiving the proper nutrients is particularly important in the period between birth and three years, when children are experiencing rapid growth. Although it is sometimes difficult to disentangle the effects of deprivations that children living in...
31 March 2015
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Press releaseEmbargoed: 00.01 GMT: Thursday, March 26, 2015Evelyn Martinez Senior Publicist, WileyT +1 201 748 6358 E sciencenewsroom@wiley.comJo AnthonySenior Media and Communications Officer, Cochrane M +44(0) 7582 726 634 E janthony@cochrane.org or pressoffice@cochrane.orgNew research out today concludes that there is limited evidence to show...
26 March 2015
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A common consequence of abdominal surgery is that the patient’s digestive system stops working for a few days. This is called ileus and it can be both painful and uncomfortable for the patient. Ileus can lead to nausea, vomiting, and abdominal discomfort and is associated with complications, reduced patient satisfaction, and increased length of...
13 March 2015
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BBC Radio 4's 'Today' news programme discusses new Cochrane evidence on hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women and its potential impact on cardiovascular disease and stroke (scroll to 2:07:45 to hear the story).
13 March 2015
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Embargoed: 00.01 GMT: Tuesday 10th March 2015Press contact:Jo AnthonyM +44(0) 7582 726 634 E janthony@cochrane.org or pressoffice@cochrane.orgEvelyn Martinez Senior Publicist, WileyT +1 201 748 6358, E sciencenewsroom@wiley.comNew evidence published today in the Cochrane Library shows that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) does not protect post-...
10 March 2015
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Embargoed: 00.01 GMT: Thursday March 5th, 2015Evelyn Martinez Senior Publicist, WileyT +1 201 748 6358 E sciencenewsroom@wiley.comJo AnthonySenior Media and Communications Officer, Cochrane M +44(0) 7582 726 634 E janthony@cochrane.org or pressoffice@cochrane.orgA low-cost antiseptic used to cleanse the cord after birth could help reduce infant...
5 March 2015
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Osteoarthritis is a disease of the joints, commonly found in knees, hips, and hands. When the joint loses cartilage, the bone grows to try and repair the damage but this bone growth is abnormal and makes things worse. Osteoarthritis is one of the leading causes of disability as it is painful and affects physical function and ability to use the...
3 March 2015