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CochranePLS200
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We included two trials inv...
Two good quality randomized controlled trials involving 754 women were identified. Rapid negative pressure application reduced the duration of the procedure without any evidence of differences in outcomes for the mother or infant. Rapid method of negative pressure application should be recommended for vacuum extraction...
CochranePLS201
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We identified five randomi...
We searched up to 1 February 2015 and found four studies with a maximum of 334 participants with information for analysis. Ibuprofen 200 mg plus caffeine 100 mg provided effective pain relief for 6 in 10 (59%) participants, compared with 1 in 10 (11%) participants with placebo (moderate quality evidence). Adverse event...
CochranePLS202
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: One single-centred trial (...
Our search found one trial with 46 adult volunteers with cystic fibrosis which compared nasal drops containing a steroid (betamethasone) to identical drops containing no active treatment. Two drops were applied directly to polyps twice a day for six weeks. Volunteers were put into the different treatment groups at rand...
CochranePLS203
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Of the 83 studies identifi...
This review includes 15 studies with a total of 487 people with CF; the numbers in each study ranged from just nine people up to 72 people in the largest study. Two studies were in adults, seven were in children and adolescents and six studies included all age ranges. Four studies lasted less than one month and took pl...
CochranePLS204
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We identified six RCTs wit...
This review therefore assessed the effectiveness of CoQ10 supplementation for CVD prevention. We included trials administering CoQ10 as a single supplement in healthy adults or those at high risk of CVD (but without a diagnosis of CVD) and measuring cardiovascular events or major CVD risk factors, such as blood pressur...
CochranePLS205
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Eight studies involving 26...
We reviewed a total of eight studies involving 262 participants between the ages of five and 18 years with well-controlled asthma. They underwent swimming training varying from 30 to 90 minutes two to three times a week over six to 12 weeks in seven studies, and in one study training lasted 30 minutes six times per wee...
CochranePLS206
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Only one small study (n = ...
We identified one randomised controlled trial, which involved people with a penetrating injury to the chest. In this study, 44 people (mostly male and with similar characteristics in terms of type of injury) were given either their own reprocessed blood (through cell salvage) or standard care using donated blood. The s...
CochranePLS207
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Nineteen randomised studie...
A total of twenty-five randomised studies (including 3752 patients) were included in this updated review: nineteen trials (2728 patients) comparing concurrent chemoradiotherapy with radiotherapy alone and six trials (1024 patients) comparing concurrent with sequential chemoradiotherapy. Both comparisons demonstrated si...
CochranePLS208
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: This systematic review now...
We found 21 randomised controlled trials that compared UGET with clinical touch in a total of 6218 women. The evidence is current to May 2015. Live birth/ongoing pregnancies were increased for the ultrasound-guided group compared with the clinical touch group, based on low-quality evidence. We estimate that for women w...
CochranePLS209
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We included six relevant t...
The review aims to determine what length of stay in hospital is the most helpful and is now based on a 2012 search. Six randomised trials are included that compare short stay in hospital with either long stay in hospital or standard care. No differences were found between groups in readmission to hospital, mental state...
CochranePLS210
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Four trials met the inclus...
The review authors examined the available evidence up to 17 June 2016, and included four trials with a total of 3198 children under five years of age. The included trials were conducted in Afghanistan, Spain and the USA. The review did not detect an effect of vitamin D supplementation on death (low quality evidence); t...
CochranePLS211
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Twenty one randomised tria...
This review identified 21 studies with a total of 1371 children. Behavioural interventions when used together with laxative therapy may improve continence in children with non-organic faecal incontinence and constipation whilst biofeedback does not add any long-term benefit. Children who received biofeedback treatment ...
CochranePLS212
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We identified three eligib...
This is an update of a previous review. The first version was published in 2012 and included seven studies. For this update we searched for new studies in December 2016 and found one. This review now includes eight trials. Seven of these were trials of the 'Smokefree Class Competition' (SFC), which has been widely used...
CochranePLS213
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Three randomized controlle...
The aim of this review was to evaluate the effectiveness of various treatments for growth failure in childhood Crohn's disease. Three randomized controlled trials were identified. One trial did not show any benefit for linear growth with 6-mercaptopurine treatment compared to placebo among children being treated with s...
CochranePLS214
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: This review included 18 do...
This review looks at whether antibiotics, given to dental patients as part of their treatment, prevent infection after tooth extraction. There were 18 studies considered, with a total of 2456 participants who received either antibiotics (of different kinds and dosages) or placebo, immediately before and/or just after t...
CochranePLS215
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We included three trials i...
However, human trials have shown mixed results thus far. Therefore, we systematically reviewed all available clinical trial evidence as of July 2012 to determine if creatine benefits or harms people with ALS/MND. This review included three well-designed clinical trials involving a total of 386 participants receiving ei...
CochranePLS216
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Twenty-two small trials in...
The review of trials attempted to cover all these. The authors identified 22 small trials involving 2676 people, with 19 of the trials taking place in resource-poor countries. Permethrin appeared to be the most effective topical treatment for scabies, and ivermectin appeared to be an effective oral treatment. However, ...
CochranePLS217
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Thirteen trials recruiting...
The ultrasound scan protocols in each trial varied, as did the reasons for ultrasound scans after 24 weeks' gestation. The influence of first and second trimester ultrasounds is difficult to disentangle, and assessment of most measures at late pregnancy is based on gestational reference data, which rely on accurate ges...
CochranePLS218
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Eleven RCTs involving 808 ...
We included 11 trials involving 808 participants in our review. The methodological quality of the included studies was variable and the quality of the evidence was low because the outcomes of interest were only reported by one or two studies. Sensitive methods such as venography or sonography were not always used to di...
CochranePLS219
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: For TTP, we found six RCTs...
This review also showed that in patients with typical or diarrhoea associated haemolytic uraemic syndrome, there are no interventions that are superior to supportive therapy which includes control of fluid and electrolyte imbalance, use of dialysis if required, control of hypertension and blood transfusion as required.
CochranePLS220
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Nine randomised clinical t...
We searched the medical literature for randomised clinical trials (where people are allocated at random to one of two or more treatment groups) in order to perform an analysis of the role of radiotherapy administered externally for advanced liver cancer. We found nine randomised clinical trials including a total of 879...
CochranePLS221
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We identified more than 12...
We decided to review clinical trials that had participants who took antioxidants for at least 12 months, as Friedreich ataxia is a slowly progressing condition. A wide search of the medical literature found four randomised controlled trials, but only two of them had published results in medical journals. One trial, inv...
CochranePLS222
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We included nine RCTs (124...
In October 2019, we searched for studies assessing the effects of ACP in people with heart failure. We included studies that delivered ACP, which included different methods such as discussion and consideration of individuals' values and preferences on future care and medical treatment compared to usual care strategies....
CochranePLS223
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We included eight RCTs (70...
Eight randomised controlled trials (702 women) were identified that compared withholding gonadotrophins (coasting) with another intervention to prevent ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. The other interventions included no coasting, early unilateral follicular aspiration (taking follicles from one ovary 10 to 12 hours ...
CochranePLS224
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We found no randomised cli...
We last searched for evidence in June 2018. We included only one trial conducted in Ukraine, and participants' primary cancer was colorectal (bowel) cancer in 66% of instances, but there were also people with stomach, breast, skin, and other tumours. All of them had cancer spread to the liver. In this trial, 123 partic...
CochranePLS225
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: The review included five s...
Studies measured agitated behaviour with various scales and the reliability of the evidence for the different scales ranged from moderate to very low. Overall, we found no evidence that valproate preparations improved behaviour, or specifically, agitated behaviour. We found that valproate preparations probably had litt...
CochranePLS226
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: One new study was identifi...
We searched scientific databases for clinical trials of low-risk adults (aged 18 years and over) allocated to home (outpatient) management or hospital (inpatient) management of acute PE. The evidence is current to March 2018. We included two studies, which included a total of 453 people. We are uncertain whether, compa...
CochranePLS227
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Five studies were included...
Five studies were identified up to August 2013. These studies included a total of 176 participants, with 71 people participating in water-based exercise training, 54 people participating in land-based exercise training and 51 people completing no exercise training. The average age of participants ranged from 57 to 73 y...
CochranePLS228
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We included nine short-ter...
There was moderate quality evidence that hydrocortisone (a steroid medication) prevented PTSD. There was moderate quality evidence that hydrocortisone reduced the severity of PTSD symptoms. There was no evidence that propranolol (a beta-blocker), escitalopram (a type of antidepressant), temazepam (a tranquillizer) or g...
CochranePLS229
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Nineteen studies involving...
The review found that non-pregnant women who had two or more UTIs in the past year had less chance of having a further UTI if given a six to 12 month treatment with antibiotics. The most commonly reported side effects are digestive problems, skin rash and vaginal irritation. More research is needed determine the optima...
CochranePLS230
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Six RCT's (n=483), with 8-...
Most included trials were of poor quality, so their results may not be reliable. The trials were not long enough or large enough to measure whether potassium supplements reduce the risk of death, heart attack or stroke, which may be caused by high blood pressure. The studies reporting adverse effects did not find any s...
CochranePLS231
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: No additional trials could...
The evidence on which this review is based was current as of 18 February 2019. One study involving 40 people with irreversible pulpitis (nerve damage) was included. There were two groups of 20 people, one group was treated with penicillin 500 mg, the other with placebo (no active ingredient) every six hours over a seve...
CochranePLS232
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Information on cognitive f...
The authors of this review included studies where healthy participants over the age of 60 years who were cognitively healthy at the start of the study were randomly assigned to receive extra omega-3 PUFA in their diet or a placebo (such as olive oil). The main outcomes of interest were new cases of dementia diagnosed d...
CochranePLS233
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: An updated literature sear...
The aim of this review was to assess the effectiveness of CsA for severe UC. The literature search identified 36 studies. Only 2 studies were of high methodological quality and both support the use of CsA in UC patients with a severe attack. However, both studies were small (involving only 50 patients altogether) and l...
CochranePLS234
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Ten trials met the inclusi...
This review demonstrated improvements on a range of measures with the combined treatment. In the absence of significant side effects, injection of BoNT-A has been identified as a safe and effective treatment for upper limb spasticity when used in combination with occupational therapy in children with cerebral palsy.
CochranePLS235
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We included three trials e...
We included five trials with 256 participants. Three trials included people experiencing a flare up of disease (171 participants) and two trials looked at long-term therapy (85 participants). We found no conclusive evidence to show that oral antibiotics were more or less effective than an alternative treatment for eith...
CochranePLS236
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We identified six randomis...
We conducted a systematic search of the literature on preventing voice disorders in adults. We then appraised the quality of the studies found and combined their results. We found six studies which met our inclusion criteria. Four were conducted with teachers, one with student teachers and one with telemarketers. We fo...
CochranePLS237
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We included 11 trials invo...
A search of the major databases to July 2014 found 11 trials involving 904 participants between the ages of 18 and 85 years old, which tested the effect of exercise on acute respiratory infection symptoms. Exercise was supervised and prescribed at least five times a week, with 30 to 45 minutes of moderate-intensity act...
CochranePLS238
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We were able to include si...
We ran electronic searches for trials (latest search was in March 2017) for trials that randomised people with schizophrenia to receive yoga or another add-on treatment. One thousand and thirty four records were found and checked by the review authors. Six trials with 586 participants met the review requirements and pr...
CochranePLS239
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Five small heterogeneous r...
The review found five trials, involving around 200 participants with this condition, which compared the clinical use of taping with no taping. All five studies differed from each other in terms of the type of participants (one trial involved army recruits), length and schedule of the treatment programme and assessment ...
CochranePLS240
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: 19 publications describing...
This review compared reduced dose (mean 60% reduction in inhaled steroid) ICS/LABA combination to either a fixed moderate/high dose ICS or a reduced/tapering ICS dose. In adults with asthma, who use moderate to high maintenance doses of ICS, the addition of LABA has an ICS-sparing effect. LABA permit a reduction of 37%...
CochranePLS241
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Twenty-one RCTs were inclu...
In this review update, we examined 21 randomised studies that assessed the effects of low GI diets compared to diets with a similar composition but a higher GI on cardiovascular disease events and levels of cholesterol in the blood or blood pressure (major risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as heart attacks ...
CochranePLS242
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We identified a total of 5...
We searched for any randomised controlled trial comparing either codeine (or medications produced from codeine) versus placebo in the treatment of chronic cough (4 weeks or longer) in children aged 18 years and younger. The search identified 556 records. We reviewed and assessed all of these against predetermined inclu...
CochranePLS243
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Two studies compared corti...
Controlled clinical studies that evaluated the effect of systemic corticosteroids to induce remission in Crohn's disease were reviewed. For inclusion in this analysis, studies could compare any form of corticosteroid that is systemically absorbed (e.g. prednisone, prednisolone, 6-methylprednisolone or hydrocortisone) t...
CochranePLS244
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We identified a total of 1...
This review included information from 13 randomized studies and combined results from 2122 patients to answer our question regarding survival. This review of 13 trials, including patients with esophageal cancer of any cell type, found some evidence that cisplatin-based chemotherapy may help them to live longer. However...
CochranePLS245
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Twenty-one RCTs were ident...
Twenty-one randomised controlled studies were identified, of which 13 were included. Eight studies were excluded. The studies included a total of 750 women—406 women in the intervention groups and 344 women in the control groups. The interventions assessed included medical treatment and psychological, cognitive, behavi...
CochranePLS246
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: A single study was include...
This review identified one trial which did not show that telemedicine alters the time these infants stay in hospital. However, there was some imprecision of the published data in this study that makes it difficult to make firm recommendations either way with telemedicine.
CochranePLS247
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We pooled data from 14 tri...
We searched the databases until October 2013 and identified 14 studies (randomized controlled trials) with a total of 1109 participants. We reran the search on 4 February 2015 and will deal with the one study of interest when we update the review. We investigated the benefits of post-pyloric tube feeding for reducing t...
CochranePLS248
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We included 12 RCTs (1128 ...
We found 12 randomised controlled trials (studies where people were allocated at random to one of two or more treatment or control groups), with 1128 participants. On average, the interventions lasted about five months, while investigators followed up participants from between 4 to 52 months. Five studies took place in...
CochranePLS249
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Our search resulted in 166...
Both trials assessing HDCT followed by ASCT versus conventional chemotherapy showed no significant improvement in overall survival, however progression-free survival was significantly improved with HDCT followed by ASCT. Only one trial reported adverse events and showed no difference between the treatment arms. The oth...
CochranePLS250
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Seven clinical studies tot...
Tiotropium is an inhaled medication that helps open the airways (bronchodilator) and is used to manage persistent symptoms of COPD. We found seven studies including 12,223 participants that compared tiotropium with long-acting beta2-agonists (LABAs), which are another type of bronchodilator. This systematic review foun...
CochranePLS251
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Our searches identified ov...
This is an update of a previous review. The first review was published in 2014 and included 13 studies. For this update, we searched for studies published up to January 2016 and found 11 new studies. Only two of the included studies are randomized controlled trials and followed participants for at least six months. The...
CochranePLS252
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We included nine trials wi...
Our search for studies (on 30 April 2015) identified nine randomised controlled studies involving 469 women, but only six trials (involving 383 women) contributed data towards this review. The studies included small numbers of women and were not generally of high quality. None of the included studies reported data on c...
CochranePLS253
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Seven studies with a total...
The review found that, for people who have had a bleeding peptic ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori, treatment with antibiotics more effectively prevents gastrointestinal re-bleeding than acid-suppressing drugs. Antibiotics when Helicobacter pylori infection is present are also cheaper and more convenient than long-te...
CochranePLS254
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We included a total of 27 ...
We found 26 studies that provided data from 17 countries, involving more than 15,000 women in a wide range of settings and circumstances. The continuous support was provided either by hospital staff (such as nurses or midwives), or women who were not hospital employees and had no personal relationship to the labouring ...
CochranePLS255
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Twenty-eight trials, invol...
The purpose of this review was to examine the effect of psychosocial and psychological interventions to reduce the risk of postpartum depression compared with usual care. This review includes data from 28 randomised controlled trials involving almost 17,000 women. The preventative interventions evaluated in the include...
CochranePLS256
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Eight studies met the incl...
We considered eight studies, but none of them recruited participants solely on the basis of having antisocial personality disorder. While most studies included in this review looked at treatments to reduce drug or alcohol misuse in people with antisocial personality disorder, no study focused on treating the disorder i...
CochranePLS257
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Thirteen trials with 2197 ...
Thirteen trials involving 2197 participants were included in this review. We found that several antibiotic treatments were equally effective in eliminating the bacteria infecting patients, but they did not alter the clinical outcome. There was insufficient evidence to decide whether there is benefit for treating health...
CochranePLS258
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Two trials with a total of...
We included two studies with a total of 210 participants in this review. Both trials were at some risk of bias because not enough care had been taken to ensure that groups received the same treatment other than the interventions being tested. One trial found some benefits from using foot orthoses over simple insoles at...
CochranePLS259
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Fifty-one studies were inc...
Three main models of care (case management, shared care and interdisciplinary team) designed to improve continuity of care were identified in the 51 studies included in this review. We found no standard instruments that allow to specifically measure continuity of care in patients with cancer. According to our analysis,...
CochranePLS260
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Our search identified 8299...
This review assesses the value of clinical symptoms and signs in helping doctors and nurses decide whether a child or young person might have a chest infection caused by M. pneumoniae. We analysed data from seven studies including a total of 1491 children, all of which were conducted in hospital settings. We found that...
CochranePLS261
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Six trials (343 participan...
Two trials tested a dressing containing ibuprofen, however, the pain measures and time frames reported were different. One trial indicated that pain relief achieved over 5 days with ibuprofen dressings could represent a clinically relevant reduction in pain. The other trial found no significant difference in the chance...
CochranePLS262
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We reran the searches and ...
We included in our review 11 randomized controlled trials (829 participants). These trials were conducted between 1997 and 2014 and differed with regard to participants (adults vs children), concentrations of sevoflurane used, addition of nitrous oxide and opioids and other factors. Some elements of the methods suggest...
CochranePLS263
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Five RCTs met our inclusio...
In 2014, we undertook computer searches for randomised trials evaluating mobile phone-based interventions to increase contraception use. We found five trials. Three trials used text messaging to support women in continuing to use a specific method of contraception. Two trials aimed to improve both uptake and continued ...
CochranePLS264
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Meta-analysis of the 5 cro...
The aim of this review was to determine the extent to which spironolactone reduces blood pressure, the nature of spironolactone’s adverse effect profile, and to determine the clinical impact of its use for hypertension. The search revealed 5 cross-over trials with a total of 137 patients that received both spironolacto...
CochranePLS265
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: The review included 26 clu...
The review authors found 26 randomised and quasi-randomised controlled studies evaluating the impact of community-based intervention packages for the prevention of maternal illness and death and in improving newborn health outcomes. These studies were mostly conducted in developing countries (India, Bangladesh, Pakista...
CochranePLS266
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We found no new studies. T...
We included four studies in our review (278 participants). The studies were conducted between 2003 and 2010. Although all four included studies were randomized, some elements of their methodology suggest a low to unclear risk of bias in all trials. We found that propofol did not reduce measured overall blood loss in ei...
CochranePLS267
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We included 10 trials, inv...
This review aimed to find out if cognitive-behavioural approaches (CBT) help reduce the negative impact of sexual abuse on children. Ten studies, in which a total of 847 children participated, met the inclusion criteria for the review. The reporting of studies was poor, and there appear to be significant weaknesses in ...
CochranePLS268
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Forty-one unique RCTs incl...
We found evidence showing that antidepressants are better than placebo in terms of effectiveness and number of people leaving the study early. However, our findings also showed that antidepressants are less well tolerated than placebo, producing more dropouts due to adverse effects. Results are limited in the following...
CochranePLS269
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We found 12 eligible studi...
Twelve studies of variable quality were identified that included a total of 1149 participants. There was high heterogeneity among studies for design, methods, and blinding of investigators. Most of the studies assessed the impact of renal denervation on surrogate (e.g. blood pressure control), rather than patient-centr...
CochranePLS270
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Of the 1233 patients enrol...
The review with nine randomised controlled trials (1233 patients, 622 with stapling and 611 with the handsewing technique) compared the safety and effectiveness of stapled versus handsewn colorectal anastomosis surgery. Meta-analysis was performed using the risk difference and weighted mean difference, with correspondi...
CochranePLS271
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We included five studies (...
This review (five studies involving a total of 446 people) suggests that hydrogel dressings may be more effective than basic wound contact dressings in healing foot ulcers in people with diabetes although the original research may be biased. There is insufficient research comparing hydrogel with advanced dressing types...
CochranePLS272
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We included 20 studies of ...
We searched electronic databases up to February 2011, as well as trial registers, conference proceedings and reference lists of articles, for studies comparing diagnostic tests for people with suspected rotator cuff tears. Our review included 20 studies (1147 shoulders). Many studies had design flaws, which limited the...
CochranePLS273
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Ten included studies (11 p...
Carbamazepine was developed to treat epilepsy, but it is now used to treat various forms of chronic pain. We performed searches (up to February 2014) to look for clinical trials where carbamazepine was used to treat neuropathic pain or fibromyalgia. We found 10 studies involving 418 people involved in testing carbamaze...
CochranePLS274
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We included eight randomis...
We included eight randomised studies (clinical studies where people are randomly put into one of two or more treatment groups) with 1699 participants. Five trials compared the scheduled use of phosphodiesterase inhibitors (a type of medicine) to either no treatment or a placebo (a pretend drug with no effect). Two stud...
CochranePLS275
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We included four studies w...
The evidence is current to October 2017. We included four randomized controlled studies (clinical studies where people are randomly put into one of two or more treatment groups) with 149 participants in the review. Two studies are awaiting classification (because we could not assess their eligibility) and one study is ...
CochranePLS276
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Seven pralidoxime RCTs wer...
Many of the studies had substantial limitations. Generally, the studies done to date do not support the routine use of oximes, however, they cannot exclude that there would be some doses or situations where a benefit would occur. The reviewers found that not enough research has been done to see whether oximes are actua...
CochranePLS277
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Ten trials involving 617 p...
This systematic review was aimed at determining whether any cardiopulmonary intervention (interventions that change the circulation or breathing during surgery) decreased blood loss or decreased allogeneic blood transfusion requirements in patients undergoing liver resections. This review included 10 trials with 617 pa...
CochranePLS278
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Twelve trials involving 12...
The authors identified 12 trials that met their inclusion criteria, with a total of 1283 children under 5 years; of these, 1226 were used in the analysis (724 given early refeeding; 502 given late refeeding). There was no significant difference between the two refeeding groups in the number of participants who needed u...
CochranePLS279
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We included three small RC...
The evidence is current to June 2015. Three small randomised controlled trials (RCTs) enrolling 79 participants were included in the review. All studies included children younger than 2.5 years with a diagnosis of bronchiolitis who required mechanical ventilation. Two studies did not include a placebo (a substance havi...
CochranePLS280
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: A total of 16 studies were...
A total of 16 studies were included. All studies reported on TAUS and EUS as separate tests and did not use a combination of TAUS and EUS. Six studies (16,260 participants) used TAUS for diagnosis of gallbladder polyps. No studies on the diagnosis of gallbladder polyps by EUS were found. Six studies (1,078 participants...
CochranePLS281
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Fifty-three studies with a...
In July 2015 we searched for studies which tested combinations of behavioural support and medication to help smokers to stop compared to usual care or brief behavioural support. People who smoked were recruited mainly in health care settings. Some trials only enrolled people who said they wanted to try to quit at that ...
CochranePLS282
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We included six RCTs (708 ...
We found six randomised controlled trials, including 708 women. Two studies compared IUI and ICI in natural cycles. Two studies compared IUI and ICI in gonadotrophin-stimulated cycles. Two studies compared the timing of IUI and ICI. The evidence is current to December 2017. There was insufficient evidence to determine ...
CochranePLS283
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We included one RCT of 42 ...
We undertook this review to try to determine which combination/s of drugs are the most effective for the first-line drug treatment of high-risk GTN, and with the least side effects. We found only one small, older study that compared a drug combination abbreviated as CHAMOCA with one called MAC. The CHAMOCA regimen, whi...
CochranePLS284
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We identified 14,488 uniqu...
We found 58 studies, which included more than one million adults, teenagers and children. Most studies lasted about one year, and were done in schools, stores or restaurants. Some studies used methods that are not very reliable. For example, in some studies participants were simply asked how much SSB they drank, which ...
CochranePLS285
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Four trials involving 649 ...
We identified four trials that tested treatments based on Xiongshao capsule. Two trials compared Xiongshao capsule plus conventional western medicine with the same conventional western medicine plus placebo; the other two trials compared Xiongshao capsule plus conventional western medicine with the same conventional we...
CochranePLS286
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We included three new RCTs...
The evidence is current to March 2016. We found 10 clinical trials evaluating these two types of bupivacaine, involving 614 women. The studies assessed the following effects of the two types of medicine: women needing to switch to general anaesthesia, additional drugs for pain relief or low blood pressure, experiencing...
CochranePLS287
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We identified one randomis...
We searched the medical literature until 24 February 2017. We included one study with 541 study participants that randomly assigned participants with localised tumours of the kidney that were thought to be cancerous. On average, participants were followed for 9.3 years. Participants who had only the tumour taken out ap...
CochranePLS288
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We included 19 RCTs in 646...
Evidence in this review is current to May 2017. We found 19 studies recruiting 6461 adults. These studies assessed the effects of higher compared to lower omega-6 fat intake on heart and circulatory diseases as well as deaths. We found that three trials were highly trustworthy (with good designs that produce reliable e...
CochranePLS289
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Sixteen trials (3689 parti...
They are out-patient facilities which older patients attend for a full or near full day and receive multidisciplinary health care ‘under one roof.’ Sixteen trials involving 3689 participants were included in this review and compared day hospitals with other comprehensive services (including inpatient and outpatient ser...
CochranePLS290
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Nine studies (3345 women) ...
This review identified nine studies (3345 women) treated with oestrogens versus placebo, no treatment or antibiotics. Vaginal oestrogens reduced the number of UTIs when compared to placebo. All studies reported adverse events for the oestrogen treatment groups. These included breast tenderness, vaginal bleeding or spot...
CochranePLS291
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We included 72 trials (52,...
After her baby is born, the woman's womb (uterus) contracts and bleeding decreases. If the womb does not contract, postpartum haemorrhage (heavy bleeding) can occur, which can be life threatening. A prostaglandin, oxytocin and ergometrine are all drugs that cause contractions of the womb (uterotonics). This review of 7...
CochranePLS292
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Four small studies (224 pa...
In this review, we focused on third wave CBT approaches, a group of psychological therapies that target the process of thoughts (rather than their content, as in CBT), helping people to become aware of their thoughts and to accept them in a non-judgemental way. The aim of the review was to find out whether third wave C...
CochranePLS293
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We identified seven studie...
We searched for relevant studies in January 2019, and found seven studies including 1774 people. Three studies took place in the UK, and one each in Australia, United States, Qatar, and Italy. Each study provided face-to-face behavioural support delivered by pharmacy staff, who received specific training. Studies compa...
CochranePLS294
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Three randomised controlle...
This updated systematic review, including 633 participants in three randomised controlled trials, suggests that omentoplasty could reduce the incidence of anastomotic leakage and the duration of hospital stay after operation. Although the difference in anastomotic leakage was significant only among patients undergoing ...
CochranePLS295
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Seven randomized controlle...
The review assessed whether antiviral drugs given to pregnant women with herpes before a recurrence might be effective in reducing transmission to the baby. Seven studies were identified involving 1249 women. Giving antiviral drugs reduces viral shedding and recurrences at labor and birth. They also reduced the use of ...
CochranePLS296
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We included 12 studies (in...
We found 12 studies that explored whether or not checking reference lists was useful for systematic reviews. These studies reported a range of results, from identifying only a few additional studies (2.5%: 2 of 79 included studies) to identifying many additional studies (42.7%: 111 of 260 included studies) through chec...
CochranePLS297
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: We found nine trials with ...
We identified nine trials that compared fewer-than-four-ports laparoscopic cholecystectomy with four-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy. In these nine studies, 855 participants were included. Four hundred and twenty seven participants underwent fewer-than-four-ports laparoscopic cholecystectomy while the remaining 428 p...
CochranePLS298
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: No RCTs of interventions w...
Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) are needed to provide robust evidence of the relative efficacy and safety of treatments. In many RCTs, clinicians (i.e. healthcare professionals inviting patients to take part in an RCT in which they provide at least one of the interventions) only invite a small proportion of the peo...
CochranePLS299
***TASK*** the task is to simplify the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***INPUT*** the input is the abstract of a biomedical literature ***OUTPUT*** the output is the simplified abstract for the input abstract of a biomedical literature ***DOCUMENTATION*** ***EXAMPLES*** Input: Ten trials involving 11,79...
The primary aim of this review is to evaluate the effects, on labour and birth outcomes, of care in an alternative institutional birth setting compared with care in a conventional hospital labour ward. We included ten trials involving 11,795 women. We found no trials of freestanding birth centres. When compared to conv...