Reviews

Systematic reviews

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Systematic reviews

Percutaneous vascular interventions versus intravenous thrombolytic treatment for acute ischaemic stroke

Cyclodestructive procedures for non‐refractory glaucoma

Lumbar sympathectomy versus prostanoids for critical limb ischaemia due to non‐reconstructable peripheral arterial disease

Supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) for maintaining the dentition in adults treated for periodontitis

Risperidone for psychosis‐induced aggression or agitation (rapid tranquillisation)

Relaxation techniques for pain management in labour

Gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor agonists for acute stroke

Protocol‐directed sedation versus non‐protocol‐directed sedation in mechanically ventilated intensive care adults and children

Individual‐, family‐, and school‐level interventions targeting multiple risk behaviours in young people

Face‐to‐face interventions for informing or educating parents about early childhood vaccination

Fortification of maize flour with iron for controlling anaemia and iron deficiency in populations

Low dose naltrexone for induction of remission in Crohn's disease

Epidural analgesia versus patient‐controlled intravenous analgesia for pain following intra‐abdominal surgery in adults

Laparoscopic‐endoscopic rendezvous versus preoperative endoscopic sphincterotomy in people undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy for stones in the gallbladder and bile duct

Endovascular revascularisation versus conservative management for intermittent claudication

Metformin for women who are overweight or obese during pregnancy for improving maternal and infant outcomes

Antimicrobial lock solutions for preventing catheter‐related infections in haemodialysis

Autologous cells derived from different sources and administered using different regimens for 'no‐option' critical lower limb ischaemia patients

Exercise interventions and patient beliefs for people with hip, knee or hip and knee osteoarthritis: a mixed methods review

Cyclophosphamide for connective tissue disease–associated interstitial lung disease

Interventions for chronic non‐hypovolaemic hypotonic hyponatraemia

Risperidone versus other antipsychotics for people with severe mental illness and co‐occurring substance misuse

Modifying the consistency of food and fluids for swallowing difficulties in dementia

Omega‐6 fats for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease

Systemic treatments for metastatic cutaneous melanoma