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Cochrane in context: Effect of timing of umbilical cord clamping in term infants on maternal and neonatal outcomes
Abstract Cochrane Review: Effect of timing of umbilical cord clamping of term infants on maternal and neonatal outcomes McDonald SJ, Middleton P, Dowswell T, Morris PS. Effect of timing of umbilical cord clamping in term infants on maternal and neonatal outcomes. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD004074. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004074.pub3. This companion piece to the review, Effect of timing of umbilical cord clamping in term infants on maternal and neonatal outcomes, contains the following pieces: The abstract of the review A commentary from one or more of the review authors, explaini...
Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - June 16, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Susan J. McDonald, Philippa Middleton, Therese Dowswell, Peter S Morris Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Honey for acute cough in children
Abstract BackgroundCough causes concern for parents and is a major cause of outpatient visits. It can impact on quality of life, cause anxiety and affect sleep in parents and children. Several remedies, including honey, have been used to alleviate cough symptoms. ObjectivesTo evaluate the effectiveness of honey for acute cough in children in ambulatory settings. Search methodsWe searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (The Cochrane Library Issue 4, 2011) which contains the Cochrane Acute Respiratory Infections Group's Specialised Register; MEDLINE (1950 to December week 4, 2011); EMBASE (1990 ...
Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - June 16, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Olabisi Oduwole, Martin M Meremikwu, Angela Oyo‐Ita, Ekong E Udoh Tags: Intervention Review Source Type: research

Bronchodilators for bronchiolitis—should they be used routinely?
Abstract Eco‐paediatrics is an occasional feature in Evidence‐Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal. Our goal is to contribute to the worldwide discussion on reducing waste in health care. In each instalment, we will select a recent Cochrane review highlighting a practice, still in use, which the available evidence tells us should be discontinued. (Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal)
Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - June 16, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Gary A. Emmett Tags: Eco‐Paediatrics Source Type: research

Connecting with our readers—a look at what is most often downloaded
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Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - June 16, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Joan Robinson, Denise Thomson Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

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Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - June 1, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Cochrane in context: Rifamycins compared to isoniazid for preventing tuberculosis in HIV‐negative people at risk of active TB
Abstract Cochrane Review: Rifamycins (rifampicin, rifabutin, and rifapentine) compared to isoniazid for preventing tuberculosis in HIV‐negative people at risk of active TB Sharma SK, Sharma A, Kadhiravan T, Tharyan P. Rifamycins (rifampicin, rifabutin and rifapentine) compared to isoniazid for preventing tuberculosis in HIV‐negative people at risk of active TB. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD007545. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007545.pub2. This companion piece to the review, “Rifamycins (rifampicin, rifabutin, and rifapentine) compared to isoniazid for preventing tuberculosis in HIV‐...
Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - March 20, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Surendra K. Sharma, Tamilarasu Kadhiravan, Prathap Tharyan Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Rifamycins (rifampicin, rifabutin and rifapentine) compared to isoniazid for preventing tuberculosis in HIV‐negative people at risk of active TB
Abstract BackgroundPreventing active tuberculosis (TB) from developing in people with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is important for global TB control. Isoniazid (INH) for six to nine months has 60% to 90% protective efficacy, but the treatment period is long, liver toxicity is a problem, and completion rates outside trials are only around 50%. Rifampicin or rifamycin‐combination treatments are shorter and may result in higher completion rates. ObjectivesTo compare the effects of rifampicin monotherapy or rifamycin‐combination therapy versus INH monotherapy for preventing active TB in HIV‐negative people at ri...
Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - March 20, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Surendra K Sharma, Anju Sharma, Tamilarasu Kadhiravan, Prathap Tharyan Tags: Intervention Review Source Type: research

Cochrane in context: Linezolid versus vancomycin for skin and soft tissue infections
Abstract Cochrane Review: Linezolid versus vancomycin for skin and soft tissue infections. Yue J, Dong BR, Yang M, Chen X, Wu T, Liu GJ. Linezolid versus vancomycin for skin and soft tissue infections. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD008056. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008056.pub2. This companion piece to the review, “Linezolid versus vancomycin for skin and soft tissue infections,” contains the following pieces: The abstract of the review A commentary from Mike Steiner, one of the editors of Evidence‐Based Child Health, discussing the importance of this review Some other recently...
Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - March 20, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Michael Steiner Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Linezolid versus vancomycin for skin and soft tissue infections
Abstract BackgroundThe morbidity and treatment costs associated with skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) are high. Linezolid and vancomycin are antibiotics that are commonly used in treating skin and soft‐tissue infections, specifically those infections due to methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). ObjectivesTo compare the effects and safety of linezolid and vancomycin for treating people with SSTIs. Search methodsIn May 2013 we conducted searches of the following databases: Cochrane Wounds Group Specialised Register; The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (The Cochrane Library); ...
Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - March 20, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Jirong Yue, Bi Rong Dong, Ming Yang, Xiaomei Chen, Taixiang Wu, Guan J Liu Tags: Intervention Review Source Type: research

Cochrane in context: Schedules for home visits in the early postpartum period
Abstract Cochrane Review: Schedules for home visits in the early postpartum period Yonemoto N, Dowswell T, Nagai S, Mori R. Schedules for home visits in the early post‐partum period. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD009326. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD009326.pub2. This companion piece to the review, “Schedules for home visits in the early post‐partum period,” contains the following pieces: The abstract of the review A commentary from one or more of the review authors, explaining why the review team felt the review was an important one to produce A review of clinical practice guid...
Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - March 20, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Yonemoto Naohiro, Therese Dowswell, Nagai Shuko, Mori Rintaro Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Schedules for home visits in the early postpartum period
Abstract BackgroundMaternal complications including psychological and mental health problems and neonatal morbidity have been commonly observed in the postpartum period. Home visits by health professionals or lay supporters in the weeks following the birth may prevent health problems from becoming chronic with long‐term effects on women, their babies, and their families. ObjectivesTo assess outcomes for women and babies of different home‐visiting schedules during the early postpartum period. The review focuses on the frequency of home visits, the duration (when visits ended) and intensity, and on different types of hom...
Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - March 20, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Naohiro Yonemoto, Therese Dowswell, Shuko Nagai, Rintaro Mori Tags: Intervention Review Source Type: research

Antibiotics for acute otitis media in children—are they necessary?
Abstract Eco‐paediatrics is an occasional feature in Evidence‐Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal. Our goal is to contribute to the worldwide discussion on reducing waste in health care. In each instalment, we will select a recent Cochrane review highlighting a practice, still in use, which the available evidence tells us should be discontinued. (Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal)
Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - March 20, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Linda Y. Fu Tags: Eco‐Paediatrics Source Type: research

Evidence synthesis in child health: overviews of reviews
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Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - March 20, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Denise Thomson Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Issue Information
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Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - March 1, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Focus on implementation: Parent‐mediated early intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
Abstract The commentaries in this section refer to the review, Oono IP, Honey EJ, McConachie H. Parent‐mediated early intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD009774. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD009774.pub2. Editor's note: Parents of children with autism often have a complicated life. In some cases, because of their child's behavior, they cannot take them to a restaurant or to a movie, let alone on a vacation. Finding child‐care may be impossible. Some children with autism appear to be unhappy much of the time. Most parents woul...
Source: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal - November 20, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Jacqueline Roberts, Cheryl Dissanayake Tags: Focus on Implementation Source Type: research