A septate uterus is an abnormality of the uterus (womb) existing from birth, where the womb is divided into two cavities. Women with a septate uterus are at risk for infertility, recurrent miscarriage ...

For people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) (long-term damage to the kidneys that reduces their ability to filter blood), also having diabetes (a lifelong condition that causes a person's blood sugar ...

People with cardiovascular disease (i.e. affecting the heart and blood vessels) who use low-dose colchicine for at least six months will reduce their risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack) and ...

It is unclear if eye drops to reduce immune responses of the eye surface, such as topical corticosteroids and cyclosporine, have any effect on the signs and symptoms of blepharitis at 4 to 12 weeks.

Preterm infants requiring special and intensive care usually have problems with breathing, leading to organ damage, including brain damage. Caffeine helps preterm infants to breathe and decreases the ...

– Breast surgery seems to help control cancer in the breast. It could also improve life expectancy for some women.

NIPPV is a treatment where a machine is used to help the person breathe. During NIPPV therapy, the person breathes using a mask that forces the air into the lungs, keeping the airways open and ...

Cochrane Evidence Essentials is an introduction to evidence-based medicine, clinical trials and Cochrane evidence. It is designed for patients and the public, policy makers and members of healthcare ...

In this 4th Cochrane update since 2003, studies in which participants were distributed by chance into groups with high and low salt intake were analysed to investigate the effect of reduced salt ...

Our Handbooks describe the process of preparing and maintaining diverse types of systematic reviews. Handbooks are updated regularly to reflect advances in systematic review methods and in response to ...

We reviewed the evidence about the effects of applying honey on the healing of any kind of wound. We found 26 studies involving 3011 people with many different kinds of wounds. Honey was compared with ...