Systematic reviews and Cochrane Collaboration

The Cochrane Collaboration and systematic reviews.

New and Updated Cochrane Systematic Reviews

Background. Trigger finger is characterized by sometimes painful snapping or locking when flexing the finger. Although trigger finger is frequently seen in clinical practice, no standard treatment protocol has been established as “best practice.” Objective. The aim of this study was to achieve consensus on a multidisciplinary treatment guideline for trigger finger. Design. A European Delphi con...

New and Updated Cochrane Systematic Reviews

Objectives: We investigated whether the number of work shifts separated by less than 11 hours (quick returns) at baseline (T1) could predict health problems in nurses at 1-year follow-up (T2). Methods: 1224 nurses responded to a questionnaire-based survey in 2009 (T1) and 2010 (T2). Crude and adjusted logistic regression analyses were completed to assess the association between annual number of...

New and Updated Cochrane Systematic Reviews

Here, Biglari et al determine the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the treatment of nonhealing fistula in spinal cord-injured patients. After 1 week of treatment with PRP, the authors observed low levels of secretion from the fistulas. After 2 weeks, they noted no further secretion from the fistulas. A magnetic resonance imaging control investigation after 3 weeks showed the compl...

New and Updated Cochrane Systematic Reviews

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The scope of this article is to provide an updated review examining the role of early feeding in the postoperative period. RECENT FINDINGS: Guidelines for postoperative care after abdominal surgery have historically outlined the dogma of 'nil by mouth' until bowel movement returns, but they are currently questioned. This change in mindset, especially after colorectal surgery,...