Lumbar supports include braces, belts, and general supports that help stabilise or support the lower back. Some are made of hard plastic to limit movement. Others are softer, allowing for some ...

Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth and support crowns, bridges, or dentures. During implant placement, bacteria can be introduced into the surgical site. If the site around an implant ...

Several factors influence how well healthcare workers follow IPC guidelines. They reported that: it was easier to follow guidelines when they had support from their managers and when guidelines were ...

Early treatment of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) (a type of bacteria which are resistant to some antibiotics) infection in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) seems possible, but we ...

Hearing aids probably cause a large improvement in the ability of adults with mild to moderate hearing loss to take part in everyday life and to listen to other people. They may slightly improve ...

Taking blood from the umbilical cord or placenta instead of directly from babies born too soon (preterm) likely reduces retinopathy of prematurity, an eye disease that can affect vision, and may ...

The resources in this collection mostly cover the Cochrane risk of bias tool for randomized trials (RoB 2). Under 'Risk of bias tools' there is also guidance on ROBINS-I tool for assessing risk of ...

Many people suffer from depression and anxiety. These problems can make people feel sad, scared and even suicidal, and can affect their work, their relationships and their quality of life. Depression ...

Many men have problems with gaining an erection. This can result in low self-esteem, relationship issues and reduced quality of life. Medication and surgery can help with this problem, but studies ...

Exercise therapy appears to be slightly effective at decreasing pain and improving function in adults with chronic low-back pain, particularly in populations visiting a healthcare provider. In adults ...

The best way to keep a newborn baby's intravenous line working is still unknown. We aimed to find out which was the better way to keep a newborn baby's intravenous line open and working -- either ...

Bell's palsy is an acute disorder of the facial nerve, which produces full or partial loss of movement on one side of the face. The facial palsy gets completely better without treatment in most, but ...