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The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· 14d

For this World Hepatitis Day, we're highlighting a review that looked at whether entecavir is useful and safe for children and adults with chronic hepatitis B compared with no treatment or placebo. Read more: www.cochrane.org/evidence/CD0...

Cochrane graphic asking whether entecavir improves outcomes versus no treatment or placebo for people with chronic hepatitis B, overlaid on a clinician in blue scrubs with a stethoscope holding a tablet.

The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· 15d

What happens when high-profile evidence lands in the middle of a scientific and public debate? Join us for a discussion with the authors of the recent Cochrane review on Alzheimer's. 📅 Thursday 3 September ⏰ 11:00 - 12:00 UTC 🔗 www.cochrane.org/events/behin...

The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· 18d

Get involved in the #WorldEBHCDaycampaign by submitting a blog, short video, or hosting an event. By taking part in these eligible campaign activities, you or your organization may also be recognized as a @worldebhcday.bsky.social Evidence Ambassador. Learn how: worldebhcday.org/become-an-ev...

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The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· 19d

Exercise slightly improves pain and physical function for people with hip osteoarthritis, but those improvements may not be large enough to make a meaningful difference to patients, a new Cochrane review finds. 🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new... @sydney.edu.au @unimelb.edu.au #EvidenceSky #MedSky

The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· 20d

🤖 AI is transforming how people find health information. But fast answers aren't always reliable answers. Karla Soares-Weiser argues that evidence synthesis from trusted sources remain essential to help people make informed decisions. 🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· 21d

Venepuncture or heel lance? Which is best for newborn blood sampling? 🩸 A new Cochrane review finds that venepuncture is probably less painful than heel lance (when no sucrose is used) and reduces the need for repeated skin punctures. 🔗 www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....

The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· 25d

🌙How do changes to shift-work schedules affect sleep and alertness? Two studies investigated 80‐hour workweeks among doctors. They found that shifts of no more than 16 hours may increase sleep duration and help with sleepiness at work. Read more 👉 www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....

The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· 26d

Long-distance flights increase the risk of blood clots in the legs – can compression socks help? 🧦 A 2021 Cochrane review found they significantly reduce the risk of symptomless clots, while they probably also reduce the risk of superficial blood clots. 🔗 www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....

Person sitting on a bed, putting on compression socks next to a suitcase, with the text: "Can compression socks prevent deep vein thrombosis (blood clots) when flying?"

The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· 28d

The #WorldEBHCDay campaign highlights the importance of ensuring that people remain at the centre of AI-enabled #EBHC. Share your insights, experiences, challenges & innovations by writing a blog, submitting a video or hosting an event for @worldebhcday.bsky.social. worldebhcday.org/get-involved

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The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· Jul 10

Discover a new probabilistic framework for estimating treatment hierarchies in network meta-analysis based on a clinically relevant treatment-choice criterion. Join Theodoros Evrenoglou from @cochranesmg.bsky.social and @unifr.bsky.social for our latest webinar: www.cochrane.org/events/produ...

Producing treatment hierarchies in network meta-analysis using probabilistic models and treatment-choice criteria
with Theodoros Evrenoglou. Monday, Jul 20 2026, 08:00 - 09:00 UTC

The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· Jul 8

Sign up for the Cochrane Library newsletter to stay informed about upcoming webinars, expert resources, and skill-enhancing content. Choose your language below: English: m.info.wiley.com/webApp/cochr... Español: m.info.wiley.com/webApp/bibli...

The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· Jul 7

🚫 Can we prevent or stop e-cigarette use in kids and teens? A new Cochrane review finds school prevention and text-message programmes may work, but there's limited evidence. With 30 more studies ongoing, there's a lot more research on the way. 🔗 www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....

What are the most effective ways to prevent children and teenagers from using electronic cigarettes?

The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· Jul 6

Do electric fans reduce adverse health impacts in heatwaves? A Cochrane review found: - It might increase heat loss if the temp is below 35°C - At above 35°C, it might contribute to heat gain. - The evidence is uncertain, and more research is needed. Read more here👉️ buff.ly/Xbod1l4

The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· Jul 2

Join our upcoming webinars! Our Learning Live webinars cover a wide range of evidence topics, they're free and they're open to everyone. You can browse all our events and register here: www.cochrane.org/learn/webinars

Producing treatment hierarchies in network meta-analysis using probabilistic models and treatment-choice criteria. 20 July, 08:00 – 09:00 UTC. Dr. Theodoros Evrenoglou, Senior Researcher, University of Freiburg.

Prospective, collaborative approaches to evidence synthesis: latest updates. 15 September, 09:00 – 10:00 UTC. Dr Kylie Hunter and Professor Anna Lene Seidler

Meet the evidence synthesis family: an overview of evidence synthesis types and modes. 19 October, 07:00 – 08:00 UTC. Professor Zachary Munn, Professor Andrew Booth and Professor Barbara Nussbaumer-Streit

The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· Jul 1

Do you want to truly understand NMA — from principles, to statistics, interpretation and dissemination? If so, this could be just the course for you. Foundations of Network Meta-Analysis. Starts 19 Oct. www.cochrane.org/products-and... #NetworkMetaAnalysis #EvidenceSynthesis #AcademicSky

The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· Jun 30

📣 We're rounding up a few dates for your diary. Discover these events being run by our global network of Cochrane Groups. Discover them below – 🧵

The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· Jun 29

💐 Seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) can have a significant impact on quality of life. Allergen injection immunotherapy can be recommended for people whose symptoms can't be controlled with medications. But does it help? Find out in our Cochrane review: www.cochrane.org/evidence/CD0...

Do allergen injections work for seasonal allergies?

The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· Jun 26

A new Cochrane review looked at 94 trials and 27,000+ people to find out which biologic medicines work best for Crohn's disease. 🔗 www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.... #EvidenceSynthesis #Crohns

Which biologics work for Crohn's disease?

The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· Jun 25

Do you know how to rate study limitations and dissemination bias in systematic reviews of interventions? The latest in our GRADE series could help! Join Jin Xia and Nicole Skoetz (@unicologne.bsky.social) to learn more. www.cochrane.org/events/evalu...

Evaluating limitations in the design, execution or reporting of studies when rating the certainty of evidence using GRADE. Professor Nicole Skoetz (Director Institute of Public Health, University of Cologne and Head Cochrane ESU Germany/UK) and Associate Professor Jun Xia, (Co-Director of the Nottingham Ningbo GRADE Center, China)
Jul 14 2026, 08:00 - 09:30 UTC

The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· Jun 24

📢 Exciting news! The #WorldEBHCDay 2026 campaign is officially launching! This year’s theme is: ‘Evidence and AI: People at the Centre’, exploring how we ensure people remain central in AI-enabled evidence-based healthcare. www.cochrane.org/about-us/new... @WorldEBHCDay

Evidence and AI: People at the centre. World Evidence-based Healthcare Day

The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· Jun 23

We have strengthened how we identify and manage retracted publications associated with studies included in published or identified in ongoing Cochrane reviews. Find out more: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new... #ResearchIntegrity #EvidenceSynthesis

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The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· Jun 19

⚠️ Early bird registration closes at midnight tonight! Get registered and save if you're looking to attend the Cochrane Colloquium this December 👉️ tfigroup.eventsair.com/cochrane-col...

The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· Jun 18

🎾 Can physiotherapy and prescribed exercises help treat tennis elbow? A 2024 Cochrane review examined 23 trials (1,612 people) and found that current evidence didn't strongly support these treatments making a meaningful difference for tennis elbow. 🔗 www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....

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The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· Jun 17

🎉 Dr Ashrita Saran will be speaking at this year's Cochrane Colloquium in Krakow! Dr Saran, Director of Evaluation and Evidence Synthesis at the GDN, has over a decade of experience in public health, child wellbeing, and social development. Register here 👉️ tfigroup.eventsair.com/cochrane-col...

The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· Jun 16

Why is it important to base GRADE ratings on the impact of any concerns? And how should you assess this impact? Catch up on our webinar with Ignacio Neumann from the @gradeworkinggroup.bsky.social to discover the answers! 🔗 www.cochrane.org/events/when-...

When to rate down the certainty of evidence: rating the impact on the effect estimate, not the concern. Professor Ignacio Neumann (GRADE Book editor, Director GRADE Southern Cone Network)

The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· Jun 15

What factors should you consider when deciding whether to use an AI tool in your work? Our latest blog highlights what you need to consider when deciding whether to use an AI tool, and when you might decide not to. Find out more: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

Right tool, right job: deciding when to not use an AI tool

The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· Jun 13

🐣 Early bird registration for this year's Cochrane Colloquium in Krakow has been extended! 🎉 Join us and our plethora of exciting speakers with valuable and diverse experience, and claim your discounted tickets by Friday, 19 June 👉️ tfigroup.eventsair.com/cochrane-col...

The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· Jun 12

Do blue-light filtering lenses work better than standard lenses for eye health? 👓️ According to a 2023 Cochrane review, spectacles that are marketed to filter out blue light probably make no difference to eye strain caused by computer use or to sleep quality. 🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· Jun 11

⚠️ Early registration for the Cochrane Colloquium ends midnight tonight! Some of our confirmed speakers include Isabel Fletcher, Dr Ashrita Saran, and Rafael José Vieira. Don't miss the conversation and claim your discounted tickets by registering here 👉️ tfigroup.eventsair.com/cochrane-col...

The Cochrane Collaboration@cochrane· Jun 9

Do you want to understand health information better? Our Evidence Essentials course is for you – helping you to spot trustworthy health claims and make informed choices. 🧩 No science background needed 🕒 Learn at your own pace 🌍 Free and accessible Start here: www.cochrane.org/learn/course...