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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 01/10/2026

🌟 Celebrating Cochrane’s Methods Groups Discover our Method’s Groups highlights of the past year, read their ‘spotlight on’ reports: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

Strengthened the use, assessment and interpretation of evidence from non-randomized studies of interventions

Strengthened the future of qualitative evidence synthesis through capacity building and methodological innovation

Delivered a six-part webinar series for review authors and trainers, covering topics from review question development through to meta-analysis and heterogeneity

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 30/09/2026

📣 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 – 🧵

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 29/09/2026

🫀 Today is World Heart Day. To celebrate, we picked out a handful of impactful Cochrane reviews on heart health. See them below – 🧵

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 28/09/2026

Are antihistamines helpful for colds? 💊 Maybe in the short term. A Cochrane review looked at 18 trials to see if antihistamines can help alleviate the symptoms of a common cold. Discover what they found: www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 25/09/2026

This session of our GRADE Learning Live series will introduce the structured and practical GRADE approach for integrating (or not integrating) RCTs and NRSIs in evidence syntheses. Join us to learn more! 📆 October 5, 10:00 - 11:30 UTC 🔗 www.cochrane.org/events/grade... #EvidenceSynthesis

GRADE methods for integrating evidence from randomized and non-randomized studies
Oct 5 2026, 10:00 - 11:30 UTC
Professor Carlos A. Cuello-Garcia (McMaster University and Tecnologico de Monterrey)

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 24/09/2026

INSPECT-SR – a tool for assessing the trustworthiness of randomized controlled trials – has been published today in @bmj.com, giving researchers a structured way to identify problematic studies before they're included in systematic reviews. 🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new... #ResearchIntegrity

“Systematic reviews are only as credible as the studies they include.” — phrased as a Cochrane senior research integrity editor; a magnifying glass rests on stacked papers in the background to emphasize careful scrutiny of research.

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 23/09/2026

What have Cochrane’s Methods Groups been up to this year? Discover the highlights from some of our groups below, or see all the reports here: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

Participated in the Individual Participant Data (IPD) Methods Symposium at the 2026 Society for Research Synthesis Methodology Annual Meeting

Published draft chapters of the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Prognosis Research and Prediction Models

Advanced health equity reporting in observational research through the STROBE-Equity extension

Published a position statement on responsible use of AI in rapid reviews.

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 22/09/2026

A new Cochrane review analyzing 110 trials (48,919 participants) found that multifactorial interventions may slightly reduce falls and recurrent falls compared with usual care, but offer no additional benefit over falls education and advice. 🔗 www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 21/09/2026

Emergency contraception containing mifepristone prevents more pregnancies with fewer side effects than some other common emergency contraceptive pills such as levonorgestrel, according to a new Cochrane review from @ohsunews.bsky.social. 🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

Research headline: Mifepristone more effective than common emergency contraception methods. Cochrane-branded graphic showing hands holding a white pill and a glass of water.

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 18/09/2026

A new Cochrane review finds that exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation reduces hospital admissions and heart attack risk. The evidence also showed that home-based and digitally supported programmes can be just as effective as traditional centre-based services. 🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 17/09/2026

How can systematic review authors ensure they’re measuring what matters? Join our webinar with Dr Sarah Gorst (liverpooluni.bsky.social) to find out. Learn how core outcome sets can improve outcome selection, consistency, and highlight gaps. Register: www.cochrane.org/events/measu...

Cochrane Methods Support Unit. Measuring what matters: practical guidance on core outcome sets for systematic review authors. 1 October 2026. 08:00 - 09:00 UTC

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 16/09/2026

📣 We’re proud to share the latest Cochrane Methods Report, showcasing the incredible work of our global methods community in advancing evidence synthesis. Read the full report: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 15/09/2026

Show your support for World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day! Get active on social media by downloading the social media toolkit to help spread the word! Don’t forget to tag @worldebhcday.bsky.social and use the hashtag #WorldEBHCDay. Download at worldebhcday.org/social-media...

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 14/09/2026

Climate and health research is growing rapidly, but finding the right evidence remains a challenge 🌱🔍 Our latest paper introduces validated MEDLINE search filters for climate-health exposure pathways, enabling sensitive evidence retrieval. 🔗 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Development and validation of PubMed and Ovid MEDLINE search filters for exposure pathways linking climate change with public health

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 10/09/2026

What is the best way to manage MRSA infections in people with cystic fibrosis? A new Cochrane review found limited evidence to guide treatment decisions and no evidence that routine antibiotic treatment is effective. 🔗 www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.... #IDSky #MedSky

Can treatment with antibiotics clear MRSA from the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis?

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 08/09/2026

Not all health questions can be answered the same way. This is why multiple types of evidence synthesis exist. Join our webinar, which will provide an overview of the #EvidenceSynthesis family and help you select the most appropriate method. Sign up here: www.cochrane.org/events/meet-...

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

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 07/09/2026

🏃‍♀️ Can physical activity help adolescents with obesity? A review involving 1,508 young people found that physical activity may lead to small reductions in body weight, waist circumference and body fat percentage, compared with no physical activity. 🔗 www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 04/09/2026

How effective is cold water immersion (cryotherapy) for preventing and treating muscle soreness? A 2012 Cochrane review found some evidence that cryotherapy reduces muscle soreness, but study quality was low, and did not assess side effects. Read more here👉️ www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 03/09/2026

Cochrane is updating our expectations for how results data are managed in intervention reviews, making study centric data and automatic analyses the expected approach for all new reviews. 🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new... #EvidenceSynthesis

Wooden blocks stacked up on a grey table. Text reads "Study centric data is now the standard approach for new Cochrane intervention reviews"

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 02/09/2026

A new Cochrane review finds very low-quality evidence on lumbar supports for chronic low back pain, meaning that no strong recommendations can be made either for or against their use. 🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 01/09/2026

Share your stories, experiences & reflections on the role of AI in #EBHC. Contribute a short video/podcast as part of the #WorldEBHCDay campaign! Videos can be up to 3 minutes, submitted in any language, & created individually or as a team: worldebhcday.org/get-involved @worldebhcday.bsky.social

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 28/08/2026

In her first editorial as Editor in Chief, Rupa Sarkar reflects on the role Cochrane must play, not only as a producer of systematic reviews, but as an organization that actively defends the quality, integrity, and use of evidence. Read more: www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....

Cochrane is more than a producer of systematic reviews. It is an
evidence activist organization that actively defends the quality, integrity, and essential use of evidence in public discourse. — Rupa Sarkar, Editor in Chief, Cochrane

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 27/08/2026

📣 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 – 🧵

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 26/08/2026

Nicotine vapes help more people quit smoking than many conventional methods, such as nicotine gums and patches and behavioural support, an updated Cochrane review finds. 🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new... @umassamherst.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk

Cochrane graphic stating "Nicotine vapes help more people quit smoking than other methods," showing a hand holding a pod-style vape with visible vapor against a blurred background.

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 24/08/2026

A new Cochrane evidence and gap map has mapped the global research landscape on dengue prevention, finding plenty of research but not enough of it synthesized in ways policymakers can use. 🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 21/08/2026

Leading scientific and global public health organizations have issued a collective statement reaffirming the safety and effectiveness of childhood vaccination, including the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine and its individual components. 🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

Cochrane announcement promoting confidence in childhood vaccination, showing a smiling young child playing with colorful wooden blocks; text reads “A collective statement on confidence in childhood vaccination.”

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 21/08/2026

🧠 Antipsychotics and autism: what does the evidence say? This review looked 17 studies, finding that some antipsychotics may reduce irritability in autistic children, but we need better research – especially for adults. 📖 Full review: www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....

Atypical antipsychotics and autism: what does the evidence say?

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 20/08/2026

What happens when high-profile evidence lands in the middle of a scientific and public debate? 📅 Thursday 3 September 🕰️ 11:00 - 12:00 UTC 🔗 www.cochrane.org/events/behin...

Promotional banner for Cochrane Learning Live webinar "Behind the review: Evidence on Alzheimer’s disease under the spotlight," showing brain scan images with a gloved hand pointing, event date 3 Sept 2026 11:00–12:00 UTC, and a "Register Now" button.

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 18/08/2026

Are you celebrating #WorldEBHCDay by hosting a free, public event between 17 - 22 October? Let the world know! Whether it’s a webinar, or in-person meeting, register your event by 5 October so it can be displayed on the @worldebhcday.bsky.social website: worldebhcday.org/get-involved

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 17/08/2026

🫱🏾‍🫲🏿 An important principle of Cochrane reviews is involving people. Did you know Cochrane has a free learning resource to support you in getting people involved in the production of your reviews? Start learning today! 🔗 www.cochrane.org/learn/course...

Involving people. Discover best practice and practical suggestions for finding and involving people throughout the review process

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 14/08/2026

The 2027 Cochrane Colloquium is coming to Kyoto, Japan! We are excited to share that this will also coincide with Cochrane Japan's 10-year anniversary, creating the perfect opportunity to celebrate a decade of achievement, growth and innovation together. colloquium-2027.cochrane.org

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 12/08/2026

AI assistants provide an answer to your health query in seconds. But are these reliable and trustworthy? In her latest blog, Cochrane CEO Karla Soares-Weiser explains why evidence synthesis continues to play a vital role in healthcare decision-making. Read more: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

"In health, the consequences of inaccuracies can be serious. Not only do systematic reviews still have a place in helping people navigate an increasingly complex information landscape, the trust that people have in this evidence is crucial." Karla Soares-Weiser, Chief Executive Officer, Cochrane

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 11/08/2026

Join our webinar providing a sneak preview of the soon-to-be-published updates to the Cochrane Handbook chapter on prospective, collaborative approaches to evidence synthesis. 🔗 Register here: www.cochrane.org/events/prosp... #EvidenceSynthesis

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

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 10/08/2026

Submit a blog this #WorldEBHCDay! Showcase your work, highlight impact, share lessons learned and help shape how AI is understood and applied in evidence-based healthcare. Blog submissions close 20 September. Learn how: worldebhcday.org/get-involved @worldebhcday.bsky.social

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 06/08/2026

Preparation techniques used before embryo transfer, considered the most critical step in the IVF process, show no proven effect on pregnancy rates and remain inconclusive due to limited or low-quality data, a new Cochrane review finds. 🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new... #Medsky #ObGyn #ObGynsky

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 04/08/2026

Which hormones are most effective for stimulating ovaries in women undergoing IVF? 🔗 www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 31/07/2026

📣 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 – 🧵

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 28/07/2026

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.

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 27/07/2026

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...

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 24/07/2026

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.org · 23/07/2026

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

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 22/07/2026

🤖 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...

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 21/07/2026

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....

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 17/07/2026

🌙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....

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 16/07/2026

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?"

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 14/07/2026

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.org · 10/07/2026

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

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 08/07/2026

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...

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 07/07/2026

🚫 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?

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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 06/07/2026

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

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