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| Weight loss for overweight patients with knee or hip osteoarthritis |
| Weight loss intervention through lifestyle modification or pharmacotherapy for obstructive sleep apnoea in adults |
| Weight loss intervention through lifestyle modification or pharmacotherapy for obstructive sleep apnoea in adults |
| Weight loss interventions for people with chronic kidney disease who are overweight or obese |
| Weight loss programmes for overweight and obese breast cancer survivors: what are their benefits and harms, and do they help survivors to live longer? |
| Weight reduction for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease |
| Weight reduction for primary prevention of stroke in adults with overweight or obesity |
| Weight reduction interventions for the management of atrial fibrillation in overweight and obese people |
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| Wendan decoction for schizophrenia |
| Were measures taken by schools to contain the COVID-19 pandemic effective? |
| What are clients' experiences and perceptions of receiving health information via their mobile phones? |
| What are consumers and health providers' views and experiences of working in formal partnerships to plan, deliver and evaluate health services? |
| What are consumers and health providers' views and experiences of working in formal partnerships to plan, deliver and evaluate health services? |
| What are consumers and health providers' views and experiences of working in formal partnerships to plan, deliver and evaluate health services? |
| What are diagnostic test accuracy reviews? |
| What are healthcare stakeholders’ perceptions and experiences of factors affecting the implementation of critical care telemedicine? |
| What are healthcare workers' views, experiences and practices regarding their informal use of personal mobile phones to support their work? |
| What are healthcare workers' views, experiences and practices regarding their informal use of personal mobile phones to support their work? |
| What are parents' and informal caregivers' views and experiences of communication about routine early childhood vaccination? |
| What are systematic reviews? |
| What are the advantages and disadvantages of restricting fluids in babies who are born premature and with a patent ductus arteriosus? |
| What are the benefits and harms of 'fertility-sparing' surgery to treat low-risk gestational trophoblastic neoplasia that has not spread to other parts of the body? |
| What are the benefits and harms of acupuncture for babies with lack of oxygen at birth (hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy)? |
| What are the benefits and harms of antibiotics for acute bacterial conjunctivitis? |
| What are the benefits and harms of brexpiprazole, a new antipsychotic medication, for the treatment of depression when compared to dummy tablets or antidepressants? |
| What are the benefits and harms of daratumumab in addition to antimyeloma medicines compared to antimyeloma medicines only for adults with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who aren't suited for stem cell transplant? |
| What are the benefits and harms of diclofenac for managing children's pain after they have had an operation? |
| What are the benefits and harms of different non-pharmacological treatments for managing constipation and faecal incontinence in people with a central neurological disease? |
| What are the benefits and harms of different treatments for jellyfish stings? |
| What are the benefits and harms of different treatments for jellyfish stings? |
| What are the benefits and harms of diuretics given as a first treatment compared to other drug classes for hypertension (high blood pressure)? |
| What are the benefits and harms of ibuprofen for managing pain after an operation in children? |
| What are the benefits and harms of ibuprofen for managing pain after an operation in children? |
| What are the benefits and harms of interventions to increase eating of fruit and vegetables among children aged five years and under? |
| What are the benefits and harms of interventions to increase eating of fruit and vegetables among children aged five years and under? |
| What are the benefits and harms of lubricating eye drops for contact lens discomfort? |
| What are the benefits and harms of lubricating eye drops for contact lens discomfort? |
| What are the benefits and harms of medicines that increase blood flow to the extremities (phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors (PDE5i)) compared to placebo for the treatment of Raynaud's phenomenon? |
| What are the benefits and harms of noise or sound management in the neonatal intensive care unit for preterm or very low birth weight infants? |
| What are the benefits and harms of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs), the next-generation blood thinners, after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)? |
| What are the benefits and harms of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (which help to prevent blood clot formation) after a heart attack |
| What are the benefits and harms of one magnesium sulphate regimen versus another for women with pre-eclampsia and eclampsia? |
| What are the benefits and harms of patient navigation for children and adolescents with chronic diseases? |
| What are the benefits and harms of physical activity for people with irritable bowel syndrome |
| What are the benefits and harms of silicon hydrogel versus hydrogel soft contact lenses for eye discomfort? |
| What are the benefits and harms of tamoxifen for treating people with hepatocellular carcinoma? |
| What are the benefits and harms of TNF inhibitors for people with psoriatic arthritis? |
| What are the benefits and harms of topical corticosteroids for treating dry eye? |
| What are the benefits and harms of transfusions of blood and blood products for managing postpartum haemorrhage? |
| What are the benefits and harms of using technology to monitor people with asthma from home? |
| What are the benefits and harms of workplace interventions aimed at reducing the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection outside of healthcare settings? |
| What are the benefits and risks of a single injection of ibuprofen (an anti-inflammation medicine) for relieving short-term pain after surgery in adults? |
| What are the benefits and risks of a single injection of ketorolac (an anti-inflammation medicine) for relieving short-term pain after surgery in adults? |
| What are the benefits and risks of alternative models of delivering care for people with low back pain? |
| What are the benefits and risks of anti-cytokine medicines for ANCA-associated vasculitis? |
| What are the benefits and risks of atovaquone-proguanil for treating uncomplicated malaria caused by the Plasmodium falciparum parasite? |
| What are the benefits and risks of azathioprine (a type of medication that affects the body's immune response) for people with multiple sclerosis? |
| What are the benefits and risks of balloon dilatation of the Eustachian tube for obstructive Eustachian tube dysfunction? |
| What are the benefits and risks of beds, mattresses and overlays for preventing and treating pressure ulcers? |
| What are the benefits and risks of belimumab for treating systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease that affects the whole body)? |
| What are the benefits and risks of bowel reconstruction routes after partial surgical removal of the pancreas and duodenum (first part of the small intestine)? |
| What are the benefits and risks of catheter material and design innovations (thin plastic tubes that deliver blood and medicine to the veins) to reduce complications and infections that lead to premature catheter failure? |
| What are the benefits and risks of cognitive rehabilitation for people with mild-to-moderate dementia? |
| What are the benefits and risks of cognitive rehabilitation for people with mild-to-moderate dementia? |
| What are the benefits and risks of corticosteroids for preventing inflammation in children who undergo heart surgery involving a heart-lung machine? |
| What are the benefits and risks of corticosteroids given directly to the ear in Ménière's disease? |
| What are the benefits and risks of corticosteroids in adults undergoing heart surgery? |
| What are the benefits and risks of corticosteroids in adults undergoing heart surgery? |
| What are the benefits and risks of covered stents compared with conventional bare stents for transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt in people with liver cirrhosis? |
| What are the benefits and risks of cycled light in the intensive care unit for preterm or very low birth weight infants? |
| What are the benefits and risks of different cervical preparation methods for surgical abortion in the second trimester of pregnancy? |
| What are the benefits and risks of different corticosteroid treatments delivered intravenously for the prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in infants born prematurely? |
| What are the benefits and risks of different corticosteroid treatments delivered intravenously for the prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in infants born prematurely? |
| What are the benefits and risks of different immunotherapy drugs for treating glioblastoma (a cancerous brain tumour)? |
| What are the benefits and risks of different lifestyle and dietary changes for Ménière's disease? |
| What are the benefits and risks of different materials used for retrograde filling in people who need this treatment in order to save a tooth? |
| What are the benefits and risks of different medications for Ménière's disease? |
| What are the benefits and risks of different medications used to treat persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD)? |
| What are the benefits and risks of different perineal techniques during the second stage of labour for preventing post-birth injury? |
| What are the benefits and risks of different perineal techniques during the second stage of labour for preventing post-birth injury? |
| What are the benefits and risks of different surgical approaches for primary congenital glaucoma (an eye condition that affects children under five years old)? |
| What are the benefits and risks of different surgical procedures for infantile nystagmus syndrome (an eye disorder that develops shortly after birth)? |
| What are the benefits and risks of different treatments for alopecia areata (hair loss)? |
| What are the benefits and risks of different treatments for American (muco)cutaneous leishmaniasis (a parasitic disease of the skin and mucous membranes)? |
| What are the benefits and risks of different treatments for bacterial folliculitis and boils (inflammation of the skin around hairs)? |
| What are the benefits and risks of different treatments for elbow fractures in children? |
| What are the benefits and risks of different treatments for intermittent exotropia (an eye co-ordination problem that starts in childhood)? |
| What are the benefits and risks of different treatments for skin disease in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease that affects the whole body) |
| What are the benefits and risks of different treatments that could delay or slow the progression of progressive multiple sclerosis? |
| What are the benefits and risks of different treatments that could delay or slow the progression of progressive multiple sclerosis? |
| What are the benefits and risks of different types of beds, mattresses and mattress toppers for treating pressure ulcers? |
| What are the benefits and risks of different types of surgery for Ménière's disease? |
| What are the benefits and risks of diuretics for preventing and treating acute kidney injury? |
| What are the benefits and risks of drugs acting on the immune system to treat relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis ? |
| What are the benefits and risks of drugs acting on the immune system to treat relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis ? |
| What are the benefits and risks of electrical spinal cord and dorsal root ganglion stimulation for the treatment of chronic pain in adults? |
| What are the benefits and risks of endovenous ablation (using heat or medication to permanently close veins) for treating venous leg ulcers |
| What are the benefits and risks of erythromycin given before endoscopy for people with intestinal bleeding? |
| What are the benefits and risks of exercise for adults with cancer who experience loss of appetite and weight loss? |
| What are the benefits and risks of exercise for people with systemic lupus erythematosus? |
| What are the benefits and risks of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation for heart failure? |
| What are the benefits and risks of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation for heart failure? |
| What are the benefits and risks of exergaming for people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment? |
| What are the benefits and risks of eye drops that widen the pupil as an additional treatment for inflammation after a blow to the eye? |
| What are the benefits and risks of face-down positioning to improve outcomes following surgery for macular holes? |
| What are the benefits and risks of fenoldopam for preventing or treating acute kidney injury? |
| What are the benefits and risks of gene therapy (replacing defective genes with normal genes) for treating people with operable or inoperable hepatocellular carcinoma (primary liver cancer)? |
| What are the benefits and risks of gentamicin given directly to the ear in Ménière's disease? |
| What are the benefits and risks of giving amino acids early to babies who were born before 37 weeks of pregnancy? |
| What are the benefits and risks of giving corticosteroids to pregnant women at risk of premature birth? |
| What are the benefits and risks of giving lactoferrin to full-term babies who had digestive tract surgery? |
| What are the benefits and risks of health literacy interventions for migrants? |
| What are the benefits and risks of health literacy interventions for migrants? |
| What are the benefits and risks of healthcare workers using antimicrobial mouthwashes or nasal sprays to protect themselves when they treat people with COVID-19? |
| What are the benefits and risks of hypertonic saline solution via nebuliser for treating infants with acute bronchiolitis, compared to normal saline solution? |
| What are the benefits and risks of inhaled bronchodilators in preterm newborns for preventing and treating lung disease? |
| What are the benefits and risks of interventions to increase time spent outdoors for preventing the incidence and progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children? |
| What are the benefits and risks of intravenous versus oral iron for treating iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy? |
| What are the benefits and risks of laser peripheral iridoplasty (a surgical procedure) for chronic primary angle closure (an eye condition)? |
| What are the benefits and risks of lens extraction in treating chronic primary angle-closure glaucoma? |
| What are the benefits and risks of light therapy for treating atopic eczema (also known as eczema or atopic dermatitis)? |
| What are the benefits and risks of low level light therapy (photobiomodulation) for treating dry age-related macular degeneration (a degenerative eye condition)? |
| What are the benefits and risks of magnetic seizure therapy for people with schizophrenia? |
| What are the benefits and risks of medication for people with borderline personality disorder? |
| What are the benefits and risks of medication reviews for hospitalised adults? |
| What are the benefits and risks of medication reviews for hospitalised adults? |
| What are the benefits and risks of medication reviews for hospitalised adults? |
| What are the benefits and risks of medications for retained placenta after vaginal delivery? |
| What are the benefits and risks of methotrexate for juvenile idiopathic arthritis? |
| What are the benefits and risks of methylxanthines (mild stimulant medicines) for premature babies whose breathing pauses during sleep (apnea)? |
| What are the benefits and risks of methylxanthines (mild stimulant medicines) for premature babies whose breathing pauses during sleep (apnea)? |
| What are the benefits and risks of minimally invasive (Trabectome) surgery for treating glaucoma (a common eye condition)? |
| What are the benefits and risks of negative pressure wound therapy for managing the open abdomen in people who are not trauma patients? |
| What are the benefits and risks of neoadjuvant treatment (drug treatment prior to surgery to remove a tumour) for melanoma, a type of skin cancer? |
| What are the benefits and risks of newer non-clotting factor therapies for the prevention of bleeds in people with hemophilia A or B? |
| What are the benefits and risks of nonsurgical and surgical treatments for Morton's neuroma (pain in the forefoot on walking)? |
| What are the benefits and risks of occlusal treatment in people with temporomandibular (jaw) joint disorders? |
| What are the benefits and risks of ocrelizumab for multiple sclerosis? |
| What are the benefits and risks of omega-3 fatty acids for a limp due to blood restriction (intermittent claudication)? |
| What are the benefits and risks of oral homeopathic medicines in preventing and treating acute respiratory tract infections in children? |
| What are the benefits and risks of paracetamol (acetaminophen) for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA, a blood vessel necessary for fetal survival) in preterm and low birth weight infants? |
| What are the benefits and risks of people with COVID-19 using antimicrobial mouthwashes or nasal sprays to improve their health and protect healthcare workers who treat them? |
| What are the benefits and risks of percutaneous blood clot removal (thrombectomy) and dissolution of blood clot accelerated by ultrasound waves (ultrasound-accelerated thrombolysis) for treating acute limb ischaemia? |
| What are the benefits and risks of pharmacological interventions for itch in adult palliative care patients? |
| What are the benefits and risks of phenobarbital for preventing bleeding to the brain in babies born too early? |
| What are the benefits and risks of positive pressure therapy for Ménière's disease? |
| What are the benefits and risks of psychological therapies for adults and young people over 12 years old with painful temporomandibular disorders (TMDs)? |
| What are the benefits and risks of psychological therapies for adults with persistent and distressing pain that is neither cancer-related nor a headache? |
| What are the benefits and risks of reconstructive surgery for treating pressure ulcers? |
| What are the benefits and risks of rituximab (a medicine that reduces inflammation) for the treatment of thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (a disease affecting the tissues surrounding the eyes) |
| What are the benefits and risks of silicone gel sheeting for treating keloid scars? |
| What are the benefits and risks of statins for women with polycystic ovary syndrome who are not trying to get pregnant? |
| What are the benefits and risks of steroid injections for treating diabetic macular edema, a complication of diabetes? |
| What are the benefits and risks of stimulating medicines for breath-holding episodes in premature babies? |
| What are the benefits and risks of surgery for epiretinal membrane (a disease of the eye)? |
| What are the benefits and risks of the uncut Roux-en-Y operation after removing the lower portion of the stomach in the treatment of gastric cancer? |
| What are the benefits and risks of tocilizumab (a medicine that reduces inflammation) for treating giant cell arteritis (a disease of the blood vessels)? |
| What are the benefits and risks of topical medications for treating epidemic keratoconjunctivitis? |
| What are the benefits and risks of tranexamic acid for percutaneous nephrolithotomy for the treatment of kidney stones? |
| What are the benefits and risks of tranexamic acid for preventing heavy bleeding after caesarean births? |
| What are the benefits and risks of tranexamic acid for preventing heavy bleeding after vaginal birth? |
| What are the benefits and risks of treating broken heel bones with or without an operation? |
| What are the benefits and risks of treating paraquat poisoning with a combination of steroids and cyclophosphamide (an anti-cancer medicine)? |
| What are the benefits and risks of treating premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors? |
| What are the benefits and risks of treating premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors? |
| What are the benefits and risks of treating preterm infants at risk of developing bronchopulmonary dysplasia with corticosteroids? |
| What are the benefits and risks of treatments other than medication for persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD)? |
| What are the benefits and risks of tumor necrosis factor inhibitors for juvenile idiopathic arthritis? |
| What are the benefits and risks of using a tourniquet in knee replacement surgery? |
| What are the benefits and risks of using antibiotics as well as cleaning by a dental care professional to treat gum disease? |
| What are the benefits and risks of using caesarean myomectomy in pregnant women with fibroids in the womb? |
| What are the benefits and risks of using cell salvage during birth? |
| What are the benefits and risks of using corticosteroid medicines in the treatment of fatigue related to advanced cancer? |
| What are the benefits and risks of using lasers to treat tooth hypersensitivity (short, sharp tooth pain)? |
| What are the benefits and risks of using metformin in the treatment of chronic kidney disease? |
| What are the benefits and risks of using steroids for treating nephrotic syndrome in children? |
| What are the benefits and risks of using sympathetic nerve blocks for treating pain caused by cancer in the belly and/or pelvis? |
| What are the benefits and risks of using tests for lung maturation to assess if preterm newborns need to receive surfactant therapy to improve lung function? |
| What are the benefits and risks of using tests for lung maturation to assess if preterm newborns need to receive surfactant therapy to improve lung function? |
| What are the benefits and risks of using topical insect repellents to prevent malaria? |
| What are the benefits and risks of using topical insect repellents to prevent malaria? |
| What are the benefits and risks of using virtual reality in a healthcare setting to distract children from pain? |
| What are the benefits and risks of vaccines for preventing COVID-19? |
| What are the benefits and risks of vitamin D supplementation for adults with obesity undergoing weight-loss surgery? |
| What are the benefits and risks of vitamin E for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease? |
| What are the benefits and risks of wave-front excimer laser refractive surgery for common eye disorders? |
| What are the benefits and unwanted effects of topical anesthetics for corneal abrasions? |
| What are the benefits of giving regular antiviral medications to prevent cytomegalovirus disease, death and side effects in solid organ transplant recipients |
| What are the benefits of NSAIDs for treating fluid accumulation in the central retina (macula) after cataract surgery? |
| What are the benefits of supervised programmes of exercise and education (known as pulmonary rehabilitation) compared with usual care for adults with asthma? |
| What are the benefits of training peer reviewers? |
| What are the benefits of transitional discharge care for people with schizophrenia? |
| What are the best strategies for removing drainage tubes (urinary catheters) from the urinary bladder after 14 days or less? |
| What are the best strategies to implement World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations to prevent, detect, and treat postpartum hemorrhage? |
| What are the best ways for recovering movement in the hand after surgery to repair flexor tendons (tendons in the hand that enable fingers to bend)? |
| What are the best ways of treating adults with a fractured (broken) shoulder? |
| What are the best ways to help people to stop vaping nicotine and do they have any unwanted effects? |
| What are the best ways to help people with depression go back to work? |
| What are the different ways eye tests are carried out and spectacles provided in the community and in health clinics worldwide? |
| What are the effects of angioplasty or stenting in people with deep vein thrombosis? |
| What are the effects of antibiotics on pain and swelling caused by inflammation or infection at the root of the tooth in adults? |
| What are the effects of colchicine in preventing cardiovascular events before they ever occur? |
| What are the effects of corticosteroids on preventing postherpetic neuralgia? |
| What are the effects of educational interventions delivered to children and/or their families, who have experienced an emergency department visit with their asthma within the previous 12 months? |
| What are the effects of endoscopic sphincterotomy for adults with biliary sphincter of Oddi dysfunction? |
| What are the effects of intensive control of blood sugar before, during and after surgery in people with diabetes? |
| What are the effects of intensive control of blood sugar before, during and after surgery in people with diabetes? |
| What are the effects of interventions on sales of antimicrobial drugs without prescription in community pharmacies? |
| What are the effects of interventions on sales of antimicrobial drugs without prescription in community pharmacies? |
| What are the effects of non-Chinese herbal medicines for people with functional dyspepsia? |
| What are the effects of oral adsorbents in delaying progression or preventing chronic kidney disease? |
| What are the effects of physical therapy interventions before, during, and after childhood cancer treatment? |
| What are the effects of policies that regulate how drugs can be marketed? |
| What are the effects of precision nutrition-based interventions for managing obesity in children and adolescents? |
| What are the effects of sex and gender on outcomes after kidney transplantation? |
| What are the effects of treatment for women with iron deficiency anaemia after childbirth? |
| What are the harms and benefits of using pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in women with recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer, alone or in combination with other drugs? |
| What are the main benefits and risks of drugs for reducing blood pressure in the treatment of people with thickening of the heart muscle caused by high blood pressure? |
| What are the most accurate rapid point-of-care tests for the detection of Chlamydia? |
| What are the most accurate tests for finding cancer of the mouth (oral cancer) and conditions that may lead to oral cancer? |
| What are the most accurate tests for screening for cancer of the mouth (oral cancer) and conditions that may lead to oral cancer? |
| What are the most effective interventions during pregnancy for preventing stillbirth? |
| What are the most effective interventions during pregnancy for preventing stillbirth? |
| What are the most effective therapies for people with membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis? |
| What are the most effective treatments for arthritis of the big toe, excluding surgery? |
| What are the most effective ways to encourage people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to be more physically active? |
| What are the risks and benefits of different positions for spinal taps in infants? |
| What are the risks and benefits of different positions for spinal taps in infants? |
| What are the risks of therapies for treating multiple sclerosis? |
| What are the treatments for postburn itch and how effective are they? |
| What can individuals do to avoid the effects of air pollution? |
| What can individuals do, especially those with long-term breathing problems, to avoid the effects of air pollution? |
| What do people think of strategies to identify cases of tuberculosis in low- and middle-income countries? |
| What do we know about the impact of comprehensive care programmes for children with medical complexity? |
| What do we know about the impact of hospital nurse staffing on patients, staff and the costs of care? |
| What effects do washing and moisturising practices have on the skin health of older people in hospital and residential care settings? |
| What effects does enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) have on people with late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD)? |
| What evidence is there that care bundles improve outcomes for patients with COVID-19 in the intensive care setting? |
| What factors influence a person's decision whether or not to take part in a randomised trial? |
| What factors influence a person's willingness to take part in a vaccine trial during an epidemic or pandemic? |
| What factors influence implementation of doctor-nurse substitution strategies in primary care? |
