What do systematic reviews say?

HES vs placebo or no treatment

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Volume expanders for the prevention of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Corticosteroids vs placebo or no treatment

Corticosteroids showed no clear difference in adverse effects compared with placebo or no treatment (moderate certainty).

• Corticosteroids for Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis) 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  RR 1.04 [0.71, 1.51]
  3 studies · 715 participants
  Moderate

Multi‐modal hand therapy vs normal activities and advice

Multi‐modal hand therapy showed no clear difference in adverse effects compared with normal activities and advice (moderate certainty).

• Rehabilitation following carpal tunnel release 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  RR 0.53 [0.05, 5.69]
  1 study · 150 participants
  Moderate

Patching vs no patching

Patching showed no clear difference in adverse effects1 compared with no patching (low certainty).

• Patching for corneal abrasion 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  RR 3.24 [0.87, 12.05]
  8 studies · 660 participants
  Low

NSAIDs vs steroids

• Prophylactic non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs for the prevention of macular oedema after cataract surgery 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  4 studies · 488 participants
  GRADE not reported

NSAIDS plus steroids vs steroids

• Prophylactic non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs for the prevention of macular oedema after cataract surgery 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  18 studies · 18 participants
  GRADE not reported

Padma 28 vs placebo

It is very uncertain whether padma 28 changes adverse effects compared with placebo (very low certainty).

• Padma 28 for intermittent claudication 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  OR 1.09 [0.42, 2.83]
  4 studies · 231 participants
  Very low

Intervention not reported

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Interventions to reduce corruption in the health sector 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Intervention not reported

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Interventions to reduce corruption in the health sector 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Intervention not reported

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Interventions to reduce corruption in the health sector 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Intervention not reported

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Interventions to reduce corruption in the health sector 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Chinese herbal medicines vs HT

It is very uncertain whether CHM changes adverse Effects compared with HT (very low certainty).

• Chinese herbal medicine for menopausal symptoms 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  RR 0.96 [0.66, 1.39]
  6 studies · 864 participants
  Very low

Chinese herbal medicines vs placebo

It is very uncertain whether chinese herbal medicine (CHM) changes adverse Effects compared with placebo (very low certainty).

• Chinese herbal medicine for menopausal symptoms 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  RR 1.51 [0.69, 3.33]
  7 studies · 705 participants
  Very low

Antibiotics vs placebo, no treatment or therapy of unproven effectiveness

Antibiotics may leads to higher adverse effects compared with placebo, no treatment or therapy of unproven effectiveness (low certainty).

• Antibiotics for otitis media with effusion in children 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  RR 2.15 [1.29, 3.6]
  5 studies · 742 participants
  Low

Electrical stimulation vs pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT)

• Electrical stimulation with non‐implanted electrodes for overactive bladder in adults 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  0 studies · 0 participants
  GRADE not reported

Electrical stimulation vs pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) plus biofeedback

• Electrical stimulation with non‐implanted electrodes for overactive bladder in adults 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  0 studies · 0 participants
  GRADE not reported

Electrical stimulation vs magnetic stimulation alone

• Electrical stimulation with non‐implanted electrodes for overactive bladder in adults 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 32 participants
  Very low

Electrical stimulation vs laseropuncture/electro‐acupuncture

• Electrical stimulation with non‐implanted electrodes for overactive bladder in adults 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  0 studies · 0 participants
  GRADE not reported

PFMT added to electrical stimulation vs pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT)

• Electrical stimulation with non‐implanted electrodes for overactive bladder in adults 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 51 participants
  Very low

Electrical stimulation plus behavioural therapy vs behavioural therapy alone

• Electrical stimulation with non‐implanted electrodes for overactive bladder in adults 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  0 studies · 0 participants
  GRADE not reported