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From June 2013 onwards, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR) moves from a monthly to a continuous publication model (also known as “publish when ready”). There will still be 12 monthly issues for the CDSR and each issue will open on the first day of the month and close on the last day. Cochrane Reviews and Protocols will be published continuously throughout each month. The continuous publishing model release started on the 18th May, with completion of the release on 3rd June 2013. Searching for new and updated reviews will return the previous, and the current months Issue content.  

ISSUE 4 APRIL 2013

EDITORIAL

Assessing risk of bias in randomised clinical trials included in Cochrane Reviews: the why is easy, the how is a challenge

Asbjørn Hróbjartsson, Isabelle Boutron, Lucy Turner, Douglas G Altman & David Moher

Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013 Apr 30;4:ED000058

It's time for AllTrials registered and reported

Tracey Brown

Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013 Apr 30;4:ED000057.

 

New Reviews

Alginate dressings for venous leg ulcers

Biopsy versus resection for the management of low-grade gliomas

Brief co-incubation of sperm and oocytes for in vitro fertilization techniques

Cholesterol-reducing agents for aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage

Cognitive rehabilitation for executive dysfunction in adults with stroke or other adult non-progressive acquired brain damage

Conservative interventions for treating diaphyseal fractures of the forearm bones in children

Corticosteroids for ocular toxoplasmosis

Deflation of gastric band balloon in pregnancy for improving outcomes

Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) for preventing and treating acute bleeds during pregnancy in women with congenital bleeding disorders

Effectiveness of systematic screening for the detection of atrial fibrillation

Interventions for hiring, retaining and training district health systems managers in low- and middle-income countries

Interventions for the prevention of mycobacterium avium complex in adults and children with HIV

Interventions for the prevention of postoperative ear discharge after insertion of ventilation tubes (grommets) in children

Interventions for treating pain and disability in adults with complex regional pain syndrome

Interventions for treating traumatised permanent front teeth: luxated (dislodged) teeth

Intra-articular glucocorticoids for acute gout

Levomepromazine for nausea and vomiting in palliative care

Lung lavage for meconium aspiration syndrome in newborn infants

Mammography in combination with breast ultrasonography versus mammography for breast cancer screening in women at average risk

Monoclonal antibody for reducing the risk of respiratory syncytial virus infection in children

Multimedia educational interventions for consumers about prescribed and over-the-counter medications

Nebuliser systems for drug delivery in cystic fibrosis

Oral evening primrose oil and borage oil for eczema

Parent-mediated early intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)

Pharmacological interventions for self-injurious behaviour in adults with intellectual disabilities

Phyllanthus species versus antiviral drugs for chronic hepatitis B virus infection

Physical exercise training interventions for children and young adults during and after treatment for childhood cancer

Physical tests for shoulder impingements and local lesions of bursa, tendon or labrum that may accompany impingement

Rutosides for prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome

Rutosides for treatment of post-thrombotic syndrome

Screening women for intimate partner violence in healthcare settings

Sulphonylurea monotherapy for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Swimming training for asthma in children and adolescents aged 18 years and under

The medical use of cannabis for reducing morbidity and mortality in patients with HIV/AIDS

Workplace pedometer interventions for increasing physical activity

  

Updated Reviews

Antenatal perineal massage for reducing perineal trauma

Antiplatelet drugs for polycythaemia vera and essential thrombocythaemia

Antiretroviral therapy for prevention of HIV transmission in HIV-discordant couples

Aspirin with or without an antiemetic for acute migraine headaches in adults

Azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine for induction of remission in Crohn's disease

Benzodiazepines for psychosis-induced aggression or agitation

Chinese herbal medicines for induction of remission in advanced or late gastric cancer

Clinically-indicated replacement versus routine replacement of peripheral venous catheters

Combination formoterol and budesonide as maintenance and reliever therapy versus current best practice (including inhaled steroid maintenance), for chronic asthma in adults and children

Delayed antibiotics for respiratory infections

Diclofenac with or without an antiemetic for acute migraine headaches in adults

Different antibiotic treatments for group A streptococcal pharyngitis

Effect of longer-term modest salt reduction on blood pressure

Galantamine for vascular cognitive impairment

Garlic for peripheral arterial occlusive disease

Herbal preparations for uterine fibroids

Hormonal contraceptives for contraception in overweight or obese women

Hormone therapy for preventing cardiovascular disease in post-menopausal women

Ibuprofen for the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus in preterm and/or low birth weight infants

Ibuprofen with or without an antiemetic for acute migraine headaches in adults

Initial arch wires for tooth alignment during orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances

Interval debulking surgery for advanced epithelial ovarian cancer

Interventions for acute internal hordeolum

Interventions for improving adherence to ocular hypotensive therapy

Interventions to improve antibiotic prescribing practices for hospital inpatients

Massage for promoting mental and physical health in typically developing infants under the age of six months

Non-invasive ventilation for cystic fibrosis

Paracetamol (acetaminophen) with or without an antiemetic for acute migraine headaches in adults

Prevention and treatment of postpartum hypertension

Prophylactic systemic antifungal agents to prevent mortality and morbidity in very low birth weight infants

Prostanoids for intermittent claudication

'Scared Straight' and other juvenile awareness programs for preventing juvenile delinquency

School-based programmes for preventing smoking

Sequencing of chemotherapy and radiotherapy for early breast cancer

Skin patch and vaginal ring versus combined oral contraceptives for contraception

Somatostatin analogues for pancreatic surgery

Strategies for communicating contraceptive effectiveness

Surgical management of pelvic organ prolapse in women

Temozolomide for high grade glioma

Topical nasal steroids for treating nasal polyposis in people with cystic fibrosis

Transarterial (chemo)embolisation versus no intervention or placebo intervention for liver metastases

Treatment for superficial thrombophlebitis of the leg

Vitamin K supplementation for cystic fibrosis

 

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