What do systematic reviews say?

Valgus knee brace vs lateral wedge insole

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Braces and orthoses for treating osteoarthritis of the knee 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Valgus knee brace vs lateral wedge insole

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Braces and orthoses for treating osteoarthritis of the knee 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Total thyroidectomy vs subtotal thyroidectomy

Total thyroidectomy showed no clear difference in permanent recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy [patient reported,… compared with bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy (low certainty).

• Thyroid surgery for Graves’ disease and Graves’ ophthalmopathy 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  OR 1 [0.14, 7.15]
  2 studies · 300 participants
  Low

Total thyroidectomy vs subtotal thyroidectomy

Total thyroidectomy showed no clear difference in permanent hypocalcaemia/hypoparathyroidism [measured by serum… compared with bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy (low certainty).

• Thyroid surgery for Graves’ disease and Graves’ ophthalmopathy 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  OR 2.04 [0.53, 7.85]
  2 studies · 300 participants
  Low

Total thyroidectomy vs subtotal thyroidectomy

• Thyroid surgery for Graves’ disease and Graves’ ophthalmopathy 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  2 studies · 300 participants
  GRADE not reported

Total thyroidectomy vs subtotal thyroidectomy

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Thyroid surgery for Graves’ disease and Graves’ ophthalmopathy 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Total thyroidectomy vs subtotal thyroidectomy

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Thyroid surgery for Graves’ disease and Graves’ ophthalmopathy 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Total thyroidectomy vs subtotal thyroidectomy

Total thyroidectomy probably leads to lower R ate of recurrent hyperthyroidism [measured by thyroid function… compared with bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy (moderate certainty).

• Thyroid surgery for Graves’ disease and Graves’ ophthalmopathy 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  OR 0.13 [0.04, 0.44]
  2 studies · 300 participants
  Moderate

Total thyroidectomy vs subtotal thyroidectomy

Total thyroidectomy showed no clear difference in regression of Graves' ophthalmopathy [ophthalmology assessment] compared with bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy (low certainty).

• Thyroid surgery for Graves’ disease and Graves’ ophthalmopathy 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  OR 1.19 [0.64, 2.21]
  2 studies · 260 participants
  Low

One-stage crestal-approach sinus lift with autogenous bone and 8 mm implants vs Lateral-window sinus lift with 50% autogenous bone/50% Bio-Oss and implants at least 10 mm long

One-stage crestal-approach sinus lift with autogenous bone and 8 mm… showed no clear difference in complications compared with lateral-window sinus lift with 50% autogenous bone/50% Bio-Oss and…; GRADE not reported.

• Interventions for replacing missing teeth: augmentation procedures of the maxillary sinus 2014 · Cochrane All outcomes

  1 year after loading
  OR 0.21 [0.02, 2.08]
  1 study · 40 participants
  GRADE not reported

One-stage crestal-approach sinus lift with autogenous bone and 8 mm implants vs Lateral-window sinus lift with 50% autogenous bone/50% Bio-Oss and implants at least 10 mm long

One-stage crestal-approach sinus lift with autogenous bone and 8 mm… showed no clear difference in implant failure compared with lateral-window sinus lift with 50% autogenous bone/50% Bio-Oss and…; GRADE not reported.

• Interventions for replacing missing teeth: augmentation procedures of the maxillary sinus 2014 · Cochrane All outcomes

  5 years after loading
  OR 0.30 [0.03, 3.15]
  1 study · 40 participants
  GRADE not reported

One-stage crestal-approach sinus lift with autogenous bone and 8 mm implants vs Lateral-window sinus lift with 50% autogenous bone/50% Bio-Oss and implants at least 10 mm long

One-stage crestal-approach sinus lift with autogenous bone and 8 mm… showed no clear difference in partial graft loss compared with lateral-window sinus lift with 50% autogenous bone/50% Bio-Oss and…; GRADE not reported.

• Interventions for replacing missing teeth: augmentation procedures of the maxillary sinus 2014 · Cochrane All outcomes

  5 years after loading
  OR 0.63 [0.09, 4.24]
  1 study · 40 participants
  GRADE not reported

One-stage crestal-approach sinus lift with autogenous bone and 8 mm implants vs Lateral-window sinus lift with 50% autogenous bone/50% Bio-Oss and implants at least 10 mm long

One-stage crestal-approach sinus lift with autogenous bone and 8 mm… showed no clear difference in prosthesis failure compared with lateral-window sinus lift with 50% autogenous bone/50% Bio-Oss and…; GRADE not reported.

• Interventions for replacing missing teeth: augmentation procedures of the maxillary sinus 2014 · Cochrane All outcomes

  5 years after loading
  OR 0.47 [0.04, 5.69]
  1 study · 40 participants
  GRADE not reported

One-stage crestal-approach sinus lift with autogenous bone and 8 mm implants vs Lateral-window sinus lift with 50% autogenous bone/50% Bio-Oss and implants at least 10 mm long

One-stage crestal-approach sinus lift with autogenous bone and 8 mm… showed no clear difference in augmentation (graft) procedure failure compared with lateral-window sinus lift with 50% autogenous bone/50% Bio-Oss and…; GRADE not reported.

• Interventions for replacing missing teeth: augmentation procedures of the maxillary sinus 2014 · Cochrane All outcomes

  5 years after loading
  OR 0.18 [0.01, 4.01]
  1 study · 40 participants
  GRADE not reported

Pre-radiotherapy extraction of healthy molar teeth vs Conservative treatment (leaving the teeth in place during radiotherapy, with oral health education and disease prevention: oral hygiene, fluoride, diet advice)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Dental extractions prior to radiotherapy to the jaws for reducing post‐radiotherapy dental complications 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
  no estimate extracted
  0 studies
  No studies found

Pre-radiotherapy extraction of diseased molar teeth vs Conservative treatment (restoration of the teeth and leaving them in place during radiotherapy, with oral health education and disease prevention: oral hygiene, fluoride, diet advice)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Dental extractions prior to radiotherapy to the jaws for reducing post‐radiotherapy dental complications 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
  no estimate extracted
  0 studies
  No studies found

Pre-radiotherapy extraction of healthy molar teeth vs Conservative treatment (leaving the teeth in place during radiotherapy, with oral health education and disease prevention: oral hygiene, fluoride, diet advice)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Dental extractions prior to radiotherapy to the jaws for reducing post‐radiotherapy dental complications 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
  no estimate extracted
  0 studies
  No studies found

Pre-radiotherapy extraction of diseased molar teeth vs Conservative treatment (restoration of the teeth and leaving them in place during radiotherapy, with oral health education and disease prevention: oral hygiene, fluoride, diet advice)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Dental extractions prior to radiotherapy to the jaws for reducing post‐radiotherapy dental complications 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
  no estimate extracted
  0 studies
  No studies found

Pre-radiotherapy extraction of diseased molar teeth vs Conservative treatment (restoration of the teeth and leaving them in place during radiotherapy, with oral health education and disease prevention: oral hygiene, fluoride, diet advice)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Dental extractions prior to radiotherapy to the jaws for reducing post‐radiotherapy dental complications 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
  no estimate extracted
  0 studies
  No studies found

Antibiotics (systemic) vs No antibiotics, placebo, or a different type of antibiotic

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Interventions for treating traumatised permanent front teeth: luxated (dislodged) teeth 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes

  Minimum 12 months follow-up
  Types of antibiotics: the effect of using no antibiotics, a placebo or different types of antibiotics. Main results: No randomised or quasi-randomised controlled trials were found; no study was included in this review.
  0 studies
  No studies found