Cochrane Db Syst Rev
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Cochrane Db Syst Rev · Aug 2014
Review Meta AnalysisReinforcement of anchorage during orthodontic brace treatment with implants or other surgical methods.
The term anchorage in orthodontic treatment refers to methods of controlling unwanted tooth movement. This is provided either by anchor sites within the mouth, such as the teeth and the palate, or from outside the mouth (headgear). Recently, new methods of providing anchorage have been developed using orthodontic implants which are surgically inserted into the bone in the mouth. This is termed surgical anchorage. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2007. ⋯ There is moderate quality evidence that reinforcement of anchorage is more effective with surgical anchorage than conventional anchorage, and that results from mini-screw implants are particularly promising. While surgical anchorage is not associated with the inherent risks and compliance issues related to extraoral headgear, none of the included studies reported on harms of surgical or conventional anchorage.
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Cochrane Db Syst Rev · Aug 2014
ReviewModest cooling therapies (35ºC to 37.5ºC) for traumatic brain injury.
Animal models of traumatic brain injury suggest that induced normothermia (36.5 or 37 ºC), compared to induced hyperthermia (39 ºC), improves histopathological and neurobehavioural outcomes. Observational clinical studies of patients with TBI suggest an association between raised body temperature and unfavourable outcome, although this relationship is inconsistent. ⋯ In order to further explore the preliminary findings provided by animal models and observational clinical studies that suggests there may be a beneficial effect of modest cooling for TBI, randomised trials designed to explore the effect of these interventions on patient-centred outcomes are needed.
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Cochrane Db Syst Rev · Aug 2014
ReviewExit interviews to reduce turnover amongst healthcare professionals.
Exit interviews are widely used in healthcare organisations to identify reasons for staff attrition, yet their usefulness in limiting turnover is unclear. ⋯ Evidence about the effectiveness of exit interviews to reduce turnover is currently not available. However, exit interviews may provide useful information about the work environment which, in turn, may be useful in the development of interventions to reduce turnover.
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Cochrane Db Syst Rev · Aug 2014
Review Meta AnalysisWITHDRAWN: Laparoscopic surgery for subfertility associated with endometriosis.
This review has been replaced by a review entitled 'Laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis', published in issue 4 of The Cochrane Library, 2014. The editorial group responsible for this previously published document have withdrawn it from publication.
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Cochrane Db Syst Rev · Aug 2014
Review Meta AnalysisWITHDRAWN: Laparoscopic surgery for pelvic pain associated with endometriosis.
This review has been replaced by a review entitled 'Laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis', published in issue 4 of The Cochrane Library, 2014. The editorial group responsible for this previously published document have withdrawn it from publication.