The other 15 reviews either conclude that there is: no evidence [ 22, 29, 32, 35, 39, 40]; no clear evidence of effectiveness [ 23, 26, 27]; weak evidence of effectiveness [ 37, 41]; evidence of mixed effectiveness (i.e. the intervention was found to be effective in some groups but not necessarily in others) [ 31, 33, 34]; or some evidence of ineffectiveness [ 36].
Sotalol, atenolol (other beta-blockers that may have less side effects than propanolol), and alprazolam, a benzodiazepine that is also reported to be effective in some patients, may also be considered (Gunal et al 2000).
Nevertheless, it is important to note that this influence on β-catenin-mediated transcription may only be effective in some cell types as Wnt-5a was shown to have no effect on the activation of transcription in MCF-7 breast cancer cells (Pukrop et al, 2006).
The study hinted that chemotherapy alone might be effective in some patients with bladder cancer.
Cognitive behavioral therapy and substance-abuse programs in conjunction with incarceration have been found to be effective in some cases.
The injection of a steroid into the keloid can be effective in some patients, leading to a breakdown of the collagen deposit and a flattening of the growth.
Even in their current form, the daily deals can be effective in some limited cases.
Texting bans have been shown to be effective in some studies.
Long-term antimicrobial therapy may be effective in some patients with intravascular prosthesis infection.
