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Systematic reviews

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Systematic reviews

Magnesium sulphate for women at risk of preterm birth for neuroprotection of the fetus

Induction of labour at or near term for suspected fetal macrosomia

Fetal scalp stimulation for assessing fetal well‐being during labour

Interventions affecting the nitric oxide pathway versus placebo or no therapy for fetal growth restriction in pregnancy

Silicone hydrogel versus hydrogel soft contact lenses for differences in patient‐reported eye comfort and safety

The effectiveness and safety of botulinum toxin injections for the treatment of sialorrhea with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Different corticosteroids and regimens for accelerating fetal lung maturation for babies at risk of preterm birth

Perioperative pharmacological interventions for fetal immobilisation during fetal surgery and invasive procedures

Maternal postures for fetal malposition in labour for improving the health of mothers and their infants

Efficacy and safety of COVID‐19 vaccines

Routine ultrasound for fetal assessment before 24 weeks' gestation

Antenatal corticosteroids for accelerating fetal lung maturation for women at risk of preterm birth

Efficacy and safety of rapid tests to guide antibiotic prescriptions for sore throat

Medical treatment for early fetal death (less than 24 weeks)

Fetal fibronectin testing for reducing the risk of preterm birth

Fetal biometry for guiding the medical management of women with gestational diabetes mellitus for improving maternal and perinatal health

Acute tocolysis for uterine tachysystole or suspected fetal distress

Pelvimetry for fetal cephalic presentations at or near term for deciding on mode of delivery

Cardiotocography versus intermittent auscultation of fetal heart on admission to labour ward for assessment of fetal wellbeing

Continuous cardiotocography (CTG) as a form of electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) for fetal assessment during labour

Fetal and umbilical Doppler ultrasound in high‐risk pregnancies

Intermittent auscultation (IA) of fetal heart rate in labour for fetal well‐being

Effectiveness and safety of procalcitonin evaluation for reducing mortality in adults with sepsis, severe sepsis or septic shock

Exercise for pregnant women with gestational diabetes for improving maternal and fetal outcomes

Efficacy and safety of sugammadex versus neostigmine in reversing neuromuscular blockade in adults