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Is it safe to give iron supplements to children living in malaria-endemic areas?
A Cochrane review examined 40 trials, finding high-certainty evidence that iron supplementation does not increase the risk of clinical #malaria.
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#MedSky #GlobalHealth
A Cochrane review examined 40 trials, finding high-certainty evidence that iron supplementation does not increase the risk of clinical #malaria.
π www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
#MedSky #GlobalHealth
January 13, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Is it safe to give iron supplements to children living in malaria-endemic areas?
A Cochrane review examined 40 trials, finding high-certainty evidence that iron supplementation does not increase the risk of clinical #malaria.
π www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
#MedSky #GlobalHealth
A Cochrane review examined 40 trials, finding high-certainty evidence that iron supplementation does not increase the risk of clinical #malaria.
π www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
#MedSky #GlobalHealth
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π Today is the birthday of Professor Archibald Cochrane, a Scottish medical researcher who greatly influenced the development of epidemiology, the study of how often diseases occur in different groups of people and why.
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Archie Cochrane and the meaning behind our logo
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January 12, 2026 at 12:01 PM
π Today is the birthday of Professor Archibald Cochrane, a Scottish medical researcher who greatly influenced the development of epidemiology, the study of how often diseases occur in different groups of people and why.
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Find out more about him and the development of our logo hereπ
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January 12, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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We're pleased to announce that our new hybrid course, Foundations of Network Meta-Analysis, is now open for registrations for a start date of 16 February 2026.
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We're pleased to announce that our new hybrid course, Foundations of Network Meta-Analysis, is now open for registrations for a start date of 16 February 2026.
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Updated #Cochrane review reports, that #HPV vaccination reduces cervical cancer by ~80% when given β€16 years, lowers CIN3+, CIN2+, anogenital warts and #HPV infection, and shows no increase in serious or long-term adverse events.
Highlights are summarised below β¬οΈ
π bit.ly/49sjvtX
#RCT
Highlights are summarised below β¬οΈ
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#RCT
January 9, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Updated #Cochrane review reports, that #HPV vaccination reduces cervical cancer by ~80% when given β€16 years, lowers CIN3+, CIN2+, anogenital warts and #HPV infection, and shows no increase in serious or long-term adverse events.
Highlights are summarised below β¬οΈ
π bit.ly/49sjvtX
#RCT
Highlights are summarised below β¬οΈ
π bit.ly/49sjvtX
#RCT
Great to see Rachel Richardson, Methods Support Unit Manager here at Cochrane, sharing her expertise on this paper π
expert reaction to study looking at different preservatives in foods and incidence of different cancers
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January 8, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Great to see Rachel Richardson, Methods Support Unit Manager here at Cochrane, sharing her expertise on this paper π
An updated Cochrane review suggests that exercise can reduce symptoms of depression to a similar extent as therapy and antidepressants.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:06 AM
An updated Cochrane review suggests that exercise can reduce symptoms of depression to a similar extent as therapy and antidepressants.
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Weβre proud to be supporting the WHOβs initiative to build the evidence base for traditional medicine interventions: www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
βA potential treasure troveβ: World Health Organization to explore benefits of traditional medicines
UN body to study possibility of integrating centuries-old practices into mainstream healthcare
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January 7, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Join our web clinic, where Dr Heather Menzies Munthe-Kass will introduce the TRANSFER approach for structured collaboration with stakeholders, helping you consider context and the transferability of review findings.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Join our web clinic, where Dr Heather Menzies Munthe-Kass will introduce the TRANSFER approach for structured collaboration with stakeholders, helping you consider context and the transferability of review findings.
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Sensitivity Analysis in MetaβAnalysis: A Tutorial - Cochrane Evidence Synthesis and Methods
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Sensitivity Analysis in MetaβAnalysis: A Tutorial
This tutorial explains when systematic review authors may consider performing a sensitivity analysis in a meta-analysis. Such scenarios include removing studies at high risk of bias, exploring the ef...
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January 6, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Sensitivity Analysis in MetaβAnalysis: A Tutorial - Cochrane Evidence Synthesis and Methods
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Hi Kristen, please could you forward the original email to Support again? It's unusual for a ticket to not have been answered for so long, and this is the best way for the team to help π
January 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Hi Kristen, please could you forward the original email to Support again? It's unusual for a ticket to not have been answered for so long, and this is the best way for the team to help π
Can cranberry juice, tablets, or capsules reduce the occurrence of UTIs?
Read more about it in the Cochrane Library
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Read more about it in the Cochrane Library
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January 6, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Can cranberry juice, tablets, or capsules reduce the occurrence of UTIs?
Read more about it in the Cochrane Library
π www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
π www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
Read more about it in the Cochrane Library
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Meet Classmate π
The platform that brings real research into the classroom.
Students get hands-on experience with evidence-based research. Educators track progress and accuracy.
Learning just got smarter. π€
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The platform that brings real research into the classroom.
Students get hands-on experience with evidence-based research. Educators track progress and accuracy.
Learning just got smarter. π€
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January 5, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Meet Classmate π
The platform that brings real research into the classroom.
Students get hands-on experience with evidence-based research. Educators track progress and accuracy.
Learning just got smarter. π€
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The platform that brings real research into the classroom.
Students get hands-on experience with evidence-based research. Educators track progress and accuracy.
Learning just got smarter. π€
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Morning Kristen, The helpdesk was closed over the festive period, and reopened with reduced capacity on 2nd January. We are back at full capacity today, so your ticket should be answered soon!
January 5, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Morning Kristen, The helpdesk was closed over the festive period, and reopened with reduced capacity on 2nd January. We are back at full capacity today, so your ticket should be answered soon!
As the year comes to a close, our team is taking a well-deserved festive break. Weβll be back on 5 January 2026 ποΈ
A huge thank you to all our Cochrane Groups, authors, volunteers and collaborators for making this year so impactful. See you soon! π
A huge thank you to all our Cochrane Groups, authors, volunteers and collaborators for making this year so impactful. See you soon! π
December 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
As the year comes to a close, our team is taking a well-deserved festive break. Weβll be back on 5 January 2026 ποΈ
A huge thank you to all our Cochrane Groups, authors, volunteers and collaborators for making this year so impactful. See you soon! π
A huge thank you to all our Cochrane Groups, authors, volunteers and collaborators for making this year so impactful. See you soon! π
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East Africa meeting for evidence informed decision making | Kenya
ποΈ 3 & 4 February 2026
Cochrane East Africa is bringing together stakeholders to co-design a shared roadmap for stronger and sustainable evidence systems.
π Contact [email protected] to express your interest in attending
ποΈ 3 & 4 February 2026
Cochrane East Africa is bringing together stakeholders to co-design a shared roadmap for stronger and sustainable evidence systems.
π Contact [email protected] to express your interest in attending
December 23, 2025 at 12:36 PM
East Africa meeting for evidence informed decision making | Kenya
ποΈ 3 & 4 February 2026
Cochrane East Africa is bringing together stakeholders to co-design a shared roadmap for stronger and sustainable evidence systems.
π Contact [email protected] to express your interest in attending
ποΈ 3 & 4 February 2026
Cochrane East Africa is bringing together stakeholders to co-design a shared roadmap for stronger and sustainable evidence systems.
π Contact [email protected] to express your interest in attending
Too good to be true? Spotting problematic trials in systematic reviews | Online
ποΈ26 February
This interactive webinar will introduce the INSPECT-SR tool by way of application to a published clinical trial.
πRegister here: evidencesynthesisireland.ie/conference/w...
ποΈ26 February
This interactive webinar will introduce the INSPECT-SR tool by way of application to a published clinical trial.
πRegister here: evidencesynthesisireland.ie/conference/w...
Webinar: Dr Jack Wilkinson - Too good to be true? Spotting problematic trials in systematic reviews
To register, CLICK HERE IN COLLABORATION WITH THE EUROPEAN METHODS WEBINAR SERIES Systematic reviews of randomized controlled
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December 23, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Too good to be true? Spotting problematic trials in systematic reviews | Online
ποΈ26 February
This interactive webinar will introduce the INSPECT-SR tool by way of application to a published clinical trial.
πRegister here: evidencesynthesisireland.ie/conference/w...
ποΈ26 February
This interactive webinar will introduce the INSPECT-SR tool by way of application to a published clinical trial.
πRegister here: evidencesynthesisireland.ie/conference/w...
π£ We're rounding up a few dates for your diary. Discover these events being run by our global network of Cochrane Groups.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:36 PM
π£ We're rounding up a few dates for your diary. Discover these events being run by our global network of Cochrane Groups.
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Thank you for your contributions, Paola!
December 22, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Thank you for your contributions, Paola!
Finally, a Cochrane review found evidence that music-based therapy may benefit people living with dementia, particularly by improving symptoms of depression πͺ
December 19, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Finally, a Cochrane review found evidence that music-based therapy may benefit people living with dementia, particularly by improving symptoms of depression πͺ
A Cochrane review from January confirmed that antidepressants effectively reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder under trial conditions, although there is limited data on long-term usage π
December 19, 2025 at 9:10 AM
A Cochrane review from January confirmed that antidepressants effectively reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder under trial conditions, although there is limited data on long-term usage π
Two Cochrane reviews showed strong and consistent evidence that HPV vaccines are effective in preventing cervical cancer and pre-cancerous changes, especially when given to young people before they are exposed to the virus π
December 19, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Two Cochrane reviews showed strong and consistent evidence that HPV vaccines are effective in preventing cervical cancer and pre-cancerous changes, especially when given to young people before they are exposed to the virus π