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Too Much Medicine - theBMJ [Demasiada Medicina-TheBMJ]

Kamerow D. BMJ 2013;347:f5071

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Cochrane Quality and Productivity topics

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)

"NICE summary of Cochrane review conclusions

Evidence does not support the use of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) for the prevention of cystic fibrosis (CF)-related liver disease. Many of the studies performed to date failed to include important outcomes (for example, number of liver transplants), and showed no significant improvement in the normalisation of any single hepatocellular enzyme, increase in weight or improvement in biliary excretion with the use of UDCA. Therefore at present ...

Cochrane Quality and Productivity topics

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)

"NICE summary of Cochrane review conclusions

Ultrasound has been used to treat a variety of musculoskeletal disorders including acute ankle sprains. Evidence shows that it does not seem to enhance recovery, help reduce the symptoms of pain and swelling, or improve the ability to stand on the affected foot and ankle. Given the limited clinical impact of treatment effects and short-term nature of acute ankle sprains, therapeutic ultrasound should not be routinely used for this ...

Cochrane Quality and Productivity topics

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)

"NICE summary of Cochrane review conclusions Evidence does not support the use of life skills training programmes for people with schizophrenia or schizophrenia-type illnesses. No evidence was available for other chronic mental illnesses. After 12 or 24 weeks of therapy, no difference was seen in life skills performance, mental state outcome scales and quality-of-life scores when life skills programmes were compared with standard therapy or participation in a support group.

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Choosing Wisely Italy. Doing more does not mean doing better (Fare di più non significa fare meglio)

Hospital S. Croce e Carle Cuneo

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