341. The antioxidant vitamins A, C, E and selenium in the treatment of arthritis: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials.
To systematically review the evidence from randomized clinical trials (RCTs) for the effectiveness of the antioxidant vitamins A, C, E or selenium or their combination in the treatment of arthritis. METHODSL: A systematic search of computerized databases from inception to September 2006 for relevant RCTs, application of pre-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria and independent data extraction by two authors. Methodological quality was assessed using the Jadad scale.
342. The efficacy of inhibiting tumour necrosis factor alpha and interleukin 1 in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a meta-analysis and adjusted indirect comparisons.
New treatments that inhibit the cytokines tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNFalpha) and interleukin 1 (IL-1) in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis have proven clinical effect against placebo and methotrexate (MTX) in several clinical trials in early and late-stage disease and different severity groups. Since there are no head-to-head randomized controlled trials directly comparing the currently available treatments, etanercept, adalimumab, infliximab or anakinra, we perform a meta-analysis that adjusts for differences between study characteristics, and allows indirect comparisons between treatments.
343. Acupuncture treatment for chronic knee pain: a systematic review.
To evaluate the effects of acupuncture on pain and function in patients with chronic knee pain.
344. Acupuncture for fibromyalgia--a systematic review of randomized clinical trials.
Acupuncture is often used and frequently advocated for the symptomatic treatment of fibromyalgia. A systematic review has previously demonstrated encouraging findings. As it is now outdated, we wanted to update it.
345. Dose escalation of the anti-TNF-alpha agents in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. A systematic review.
作者: R Ariza-Ariza.;F Navarro-Sarabia.;B Hernández-Cruz.;L Rodríguez-Arboleya.;V Navarro-Compán.;J Toyos.
来源: Rheumatology (Oxford). 2007年46卷3期529-32页
To estimate the proportion of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients on anti-tumour necrosis factor (anti-TNF) who require dose escalation.
346. Acupuncture for peripheral joint osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To evaluate the evidence for the effectiveness of acupuncture in peripheral joint osteoarthritis (OA).
347. Effectiveness of interventions for the treatment of acute and prevention of recurrent gout--a systematic review.
To determine the evidence for the effectiveness of treatments for acute gout and the prevention of recurrent gout.
348. Performance-based methods for measuring the physical function of patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee: a systematic review of measurement properties.
作者: C B Terwee.;L B Mokkink.;M P M Steultjens.;J Dekker.
来源: Rheumatology (Oxford). 2006年45卷7期890-902页
To systematically review the measurement properties (i.e. internal consistency, reproducibility, validity, responsiveness and interpretability) of all performance-based methods which have been used to measure the physical function of patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee.
349. Spa therapy and balneotherapy for treating low back pain: meta-analysis of randomized trials.
Low back pain is a major public health concern and complementary treatments are frequently used for this condition. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the evidence for or against the effectiveness of spa therapy and balneotherapy for treating low back pain.
350. Preventing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug-induced gastrointestinal toxicity: are older strategies more cost-effective in the general population?
作者: R A Elliott.;L Hooper.;K Payne.;T J Brown.;C Roberts.;D Symmons.
来源: Rheumatology (Oxford). 2006年45卷5期606-13页
To assess the relative cost-effectiveness of five gastroprotective strategies for patients in the general population not judged to be at high gastrointestinal (GI) risk requiring regular traditional (t) non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for over 3 weeks: tNSAID/H(2) receptor antagonists (H(2)RAs); tNSAID/proton pump inhibitors (PPIs); tNSAID/misoprostol; COX-2 preferential NSAIDs or COX-2-specific NSAIDs (COXIBs).
351. A meta-analysis of the efficacy and toxicity of combining disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs in rheumatoid arthritis based on patient withdrawal.
Combinations of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are increasingly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Early trials showed their toxicity while recent trials suggest superior efficacy. Trials of DMARD combinations have enrolled different types of patient (early or established RA), used different designs (step-up, parallel or step-down) and utilized a range of outcome measures. We undertook a systematic review of combination DMARD therapy for RA and carried out a meta-analysis to evaluate the evidence for efficacy and toxicity.
352. Acupuncture for the alleviation of lateral epicondyle pain: a systematic review.
Lateral epicondyle pain is a common complaint in North America. In the past 10 yr acupuncture has become increasingly recognized as an alternative treatment for pain, including epicondyle pain. This review evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture as a treatment for lateral epicondylitis using the appropriate analysis.
354. Herbal medicines for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review.
With the growing interest in herbal therapies among persons with rheumatoid arthritis, there exists a need for investigation into their safety and efficacy. The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review to examine the evidence for the use of herbal medicines for RA based on randomized clinical trials (RCTs).
355. The effect of treatment on radiological progression in rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review of randomized placebo-controlled trials.
作者: G Jones.;J Halbert.;M Crotty.;E M Shanahan.;M Batterham.;M Ahern.
来源: Rheumatology (Oxford). 2003年42卷1期6-13页
To undertake a systematic review of randomized placebo-controlled trials to assess and rank the efficacy of pharmacological interventions in preventing radiological progression of rheumatoid arthritis.
356. Influence of obesity on the development of osteoarthritis of the hip: a systematic review.
作者: A M Lievense.;S M A Bierma-Zeinstra.;A P Verhagen.;M E van Baar.;J A N Verhaar.;B W Koes.
来源: Rheumatology (Oxford). 2002年41卷10期1155-62页
To evaluate the evidence for the influence of obesity as a risk factor for the occurrence of osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip.
357. Herbal medicines for the treatment of osteoarthritis: a systematic review.
Limitations in the conventional medical management of osteoarthritis indicate a real need for safe and effective treatment of osteoarthritis patients. Herbal medicines may provide a solution to this problem. The aim of this article was to review systematically all randomized controlled trials on the effectiveness of herbal medicines in the treatment of osteoarthritis.
358. Economic burden of rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review.
To summarize the state of knowledge with regard to the economic impact of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and to highlight any weaknesses in the work conducted to date, so as to inform future RA cost-of-illness studies.
360. A systematic review of randomized controlled trials of acupuncture for neck pain.
To establish whether there is evidence for or against the efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of neck pain.
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