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Today marks the start of Health Information Week. The theme for the day is 'Children and Young People' and we are highlighting the Cochrane review that found that free or subsidized school meals lead to modest gains in math and school enrolment.
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January 19, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Today marks the start of Health Information Week. The theme for the day is 'Children and Young People' and we are highlighting the Cochrane review that found that free or subsidized school meals lead to modest gains in math and school enrolment.
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#HIW2026
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#HIW2026
There is no clear evidence that cannabis-based medicines provide pain relief for chronic neuropathic pain, an updated Cochrane review finds.
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January 19, 2026 at 9:02 AM
There is no clear evidence that cannabis-based medicines provide pain relief for chronic neuropathic pain, an updated Cochrane review finds.
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Take a look at this webinar introducing EPPI Reviewer and how to use it in the systematic review process. The session will also touch on recently added AI tools!
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January 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Take a look at this webinar introducing EPPI Reviewer and how to use it in the systematic review process. The session will also touch on recently added AI tools!
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January 15, 2026 at 11:01 AM
What health topics are you interested in? Set up email notifications so that you are alerted when a relevant Cochrane review is published! 🤓
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This is an important message. Recent Cochrane evidence showed that girls vaccinated before the age of 16 were found to be 80% less likely to develop cervical cancer compared to unvaccinated girls.
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is highly effective.
The vaccine protects against the high-risk HPV types 16 and 18, which cause most cervical cancers and have been shown to be safe and effective in preventing HPV infection and #CervicalCancer
The vaccine protects against the high-risk HPV types 16 and 18, which cause most cervical cancers and have been shown to be safe and effective in preventing HPV infection and #CervicalCancer
January 15, 2026 at 9:36 AM
This is an important message. Recent Cochrane evidence showed that girls vaccinated before the age of 16 were found to be 80% less likely to develop cervical cancer compared to unvaccinated girls.
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What is a sensitivity analysis in a meta-analysis? And when should they be used?
📚 Dive into this new tutorial "Sensitivity analysis in meta-analysis" to explore use-cases, examples and advice:
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#MetaAnalysis #ResearchMethods
📚 Dive into this new tutorial "Sensitivity analysis in meta-analysis" to explore use-cases, examples and advice:
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#MetaAnalysis #ResearchMethods
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January 14, 2026 at 11:01 AM
What is a sensitivity analysis in a meta-analysis? And when should they be used?
📚 Dive into this new tutorial "Sensitivity analysis in meta-analysis" to explore use-cases, examples and advice:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
#MetaAnalysis #ResearchMethods
📚 Dive into this new tutorial "Sensitivity analysis in meta-analysis" to explore use-cases, examples and advice:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
#MetaAnalysis #ResearchMethods
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.
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#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.
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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.
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#MedSky #GlobalHealth
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#ThePeoplesReview is back in 2026 with a bang! Stage 5: Extract the Data is now live.
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#ThePeoplesReview is back in 2026 with a bang! Stage 5: Extract the Data is now live.
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🎉 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.
Find out more about him and the development of our logo here👇
Find out more about him and the development of our logo here👇
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Archie Cochrane and the meaning behind our logo
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January 12, 2026 at 12:01 PM
🎉 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.
Find out more about him and the development of our logo here👇
Find out more about him and the development of our logo here👇
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.
Spaces are strictly limited so please register as soon as possible to secure your place.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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.
Spaces are strictly limited so please register as soon as possible to secure your place.
Find out more and register at: lnkd.in/e6Ez7j38
Spaces are strictly limited so please register as soon as possible to secure your place.
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Updated #Cochrane review reports, that #HPV vaccination reduces cervical cancer by ~80% when given ≤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 ⬇️
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#RCT
Highlights are summarised below ⬇️
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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 ≤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 ⬇️
👉 bit.ly/49sjvtX
#RCT
Highlights are summarised below ⬇️
👉 bit.ly/49sjvtX
#RCT
Great to see Rachel Richardson, Methods Support Unit Manager here at Cochrane, sharing her expertise on this paper 👇
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 👇
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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We’re proud to be supporting the WHO’s initiative to build the evidence base for traditional medicine interventions: www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
‘A potential treasure trove’: 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
We’re proud to be supporting the WHO’s initiative to build the evidence base for traditional medicine interventions: www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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 Meta‐Analysis: A Tutorial - Cochrane Evidence Synthesis and Methods
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Sensitivity Analysis in Meta‐Analysis: 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 Meta‐Analysis: A Tutorial - Cochrane Evidence Synthesis and Methods
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Can cranberry juice, tablets, or capsules reduce the occurrence of UTIs?
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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
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Read more about it in the Cochrane Library
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Meet Classmate 👋
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. 🤓
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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. 🤓
classmate.cochrane.org
January 5, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Meet Classmate 👋
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. 🤓
classmate.cochrane.org
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. 🤓
classmate.cochrane.org
As the year comes to a close, our team is taking a well-deserved festive break. We’ll be back on 5 January 2026 🗓️
A huge thank you to all our Cochrane Groups, authors, volunteers and collaborators for making this year so impactful. See you soon! 👋
A huge thank you to all our Cochrane Groups, authors, volunteers and collaborators for making this year so impactful. See you soon! 👋
December 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
As the year comes to a close, our team is taking a well-deserved festive break. We’ll be back on 5 January 2026 🗓️
A huge thank you to all our Cochrane Groups, authors, volunteers and collaborators for making this year so impactful. See you soon! 👋
A huge thank you to all our Cochrane Groups, authors, volunteers and collaborators for making this year so impactful. See you soon! 👋
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Turn evidence into action and improve decisions with these trusted insights.
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Turn evidence into action and improve decisions with these trusted insights.
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📣 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 – 🧵
Discover them below – 🧵
December 23, 2025 at 12:36 PM
📣 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 – 🧵
Discover them below – 🧵
As we're nearing the end of 2025, we’ve picked out some of the most impactful findings from Cochrane reviews this year. Here are five insights that stood out 🧵
Was there a different highlight that stood out to you? Let us know!
#Health #Research #EvidenceBasedMedicine #2025
Was there a different highlight that stood out to you? Let us know!
#Health #Research #EvidenceBasedMedicine #2025
December 19, 2025 at 9:10 AM
As we're nearing the end of 2025, we’ve picked out some of the most impactful findings from Cochrane reviews this year. Here are five insights that stood out 🧵
Was there a different highlight that stood out to you? Let us know!
#Health #Research #EvidenceBasedMedicine #2025
Was there a different highlight that stood out to you? Let us know!
#Health #Research #EvidenceBasedMedicine #2025
AI has been a much-discussed topic in 2025, and it’s been no different at Cochrane. We’ve been working alongside partners to ensure that AI in evidence synthesis is approached in a way that is measured and responsible.
Here are 5 highlights 🧵
Here are 5 highlights 🧵
December 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
AI has been a much-discussed topic in 2025, and it’s been no different at Cochrane. We’ve been working alongside partners to ensure that AI in evidence synthesis is approached in a way that is measured and responsible.
Here are 5 highlights 🧵
Here are 5 highlights 🧵
🐝 How effective is honey at reducing cough symptoms caused by bacteria and viruses compared to over-the-counter cough preparations?
Read more here👉 www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
Read more here👉 www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
December 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🐝 How effective is honey at reducing cough symptoms caused by bacteria and viruses compared to over-the-counter cough preparations?
Read more here👉 www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
Read more here👉 www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
Could a bespoke large language model (#LLM) pipeline extract data from diverse study designs – beyond randomized controlled trials?
This paper demonstrates the potential for #PublicHealth evidence reviews, but highlights that human oversight is key: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
This paper demonstrates the potential for #PublicHealth evidence reviews, but highlights that human oversight is key: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Assessing the Feasibility and Acceptability of a Bespoke Large Language Model Pipeline to Extract Data From Different Study Designs for Public Health Evidence Reviews
Introduction Data extraction is a critical but resource-intensive step of the evidence review process. Whilst there is evidence that artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs)…
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December 12, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Could a bespoke large language model (#LLM) pipeline extract data from diverse study designs – beyond randomized controlled trials?
This paper demonstrates the potential for #PublicHealth evidence reviews, but highlights that human oversight is key: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
This paper demonstrates the potential for #PublicHealth evidence reviews, but highlights that human oversight is key: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...