We reviewed studies comparing different combinations of flow rates, pressures, and timings used to support breathing in premature babies (less than 37 weeks of pregnancy) after the breathing tube is ...

• Future studies should report their results by age, gender, race/ethnicity; include the full data; include adverse events and other outcomes; control for both diet and physical activity in their ...

What are the best methods for preventing skin irritation caused by prolonged contact with urine o ...

Abortion after three months of pregnancy (second trimester) can be done by surgery or with medicines. We wanted to know which method is the safest and most effective. We wanted to know if abortion by ...

Key messages We found no randomized or quasi-randomized (partially randomized) controlled trials that compare the use of a feeding tube to continued feeding by mouth for people with amyotrophic ...

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic condition characterised by progressively worsening reduction of airflow through the lungs. People with COPD are prone to sudden ...

Why systematic and rigorous searches are important, planning and designing search strategies, sources of studies, managing and reporting the process.

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

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common problem in children and adolescents. Those affected may struggle to concentrate, feel restless, or act on impulse. As a result of these ...

Module 13 has been written and developed by: Candyce Hamel, University of Ottawa, School of Epidemiology and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Chantelle Garritty, University ...

Measles is a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. Vitamin A deficiency is a recognized risk factor for severe measles infections. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a daily ...

Cancer-related pain is complex and multidimensional but is mostly managed using drug therapy. There is increasing recognition of the need for non-drug approaches and TENS may have a significant role ...