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Cochrane Complementary Medicine

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Cochrane Complementary Medicine is one of @cochrane.org's Fields. We support and promote systematic reviews of complementary and integrative therapies for practitioners, researchers, and consumers with an interest in TCIM.

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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 3h
Wondering whether N-of-1 trials can provide a viable alternative to RCTs in clinical research? Please join our upcoming webinar to learn more about #Nof1trial design and use: Date/Time: Tuesday, October 27, 4:00 pm ET Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The Call for Proposals closes in THREE WEEKS! The deadline to submit your abstract, session, or wellness activity proposal for the 2027 International Congress is 📅 October 16, 2026 📅 ow.ly/vnh750ZPjXb
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🎵 Can #music-based interventions help people with #dementia? 📸 Get the current #healthevidence picture in this Cochrane #systematicreview: cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.... #musictherapy #WorldAlzheimersMonth
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Wondering whether N-of-1 trials can provide a viable alternative to RCTs in clinical research? Please join our upcoming webinar to learn more about #Nof1trial design and use: Date/Time: Tuesday, October 27, 4:00 pm ET Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🍵 Is #ginkgobiloba effective for treating #cognitiveimpairment or #dementia? 📸 Get the current #healthevidence picture in this Cochrane #systematicreview: www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.... #WorldAlzheimersMonth
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🔎 Is #acupuncture effective for treating polycystic ovarian syndrome (#PCOS)? 📸 During this #PCOSMonth/#PMOSMonth, get the current #healthevidence picture in this Cochrane #systematicreview: www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
If you missed our recent webinar on "Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Tools to (Semi-)Automate Evidence Synthesis: A Rapid Review and Evidence Map", presented by @gaelen-adam.bsky.social, you can now access the recording on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/YabWY7JGx9U
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Have you checked out Cochrane Complementary Medicine's YouTube channel? Learn more about #healthevidence for a variety of #CAIM interventions, how #systematicreviews work, and more! You can find our full library of videos and webinar recordings here: www.youtube.com/@cochranecom...
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
From our colleagues at Evidence Synthesis Ireland: New ESI Webinar: Responsible use of AI in evidence synthesis: separating hype from reality Thursday 15 October 2026, 1pm Irish time (UTC+1) Register: universityofgalway-ie.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #evidencesynthesis #AI #systematicreviews
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Final call for tomorrow! Join us and presenter @gaelen-adam.bsky.social to learn more about “Artificial Intelligence #AI and Machine Learning Tools to (Semi-)Automate Evidence Synthesis: A Rapid Review and Evidence Map” Date: Tue Sep 15, 11:00 EDT Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Wondering whether N-of-1 trials can provide a viable alternative to RCTs in clinical research? Please join our upcoming webinar to learn more about #Nof1trial design and use: Date/Time: Tuesday, October 27, 4:00 pm ET Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Only a few days until our next webinar! Join @gaelen-adam.bsky.social and learn more about “Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Tools to (Semi-)Automate Evidence Synthesis: A Rapid Review and Evidence Map” Date: Tue Sep 15, 11:00 EDT Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The University of Glasgow is sponsoring a webinar on assessing the trustworthiness of randomized controlled trials. See below for more information! DATE: 29 October 2026 TIME: 1 PM (GMT) PLATFORM: MS Teams Sign up for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crsu-webin...
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
How will #AI affect evidence synthesis? Find out when @gaelen-adam.bsky.social joins us to talk about “Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Tools to (Semi-)Automate Evidence Synthesis: A Rapid Review and Evidence Map” Date: Tue Sep 15, 11:00 EDT Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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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....
Woman submerged to her shoulders in icy water between sheets of ice, clasping her hands with eyes closed; Cochrane Library logo at top-left and headline "Cold water immersion for preventing and treating muscle soreness" indicating an evidence review.
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
How will #AI affect evidence synthesis? Find out when @gaelen-adam.bsky.social joins us to talk about “Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Tools to (Semi-)Automate Evidence Synthesis: A Rapid Review and Evidence Map” Date: Tue Sep 15, 11:00 EDT Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
What is a Diagnostic Test Accuracy Review? This short video guides you through what a DTA review is and explains a little more about diagnostic tests: buff.ly/496t7In
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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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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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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
⚠️ Much health information available is unreliable - our colleagues at Cochrane Iberoamerica have developed a series of resources on key concepts of critical thinking to support #evidenceinformed decision making in health. 👉 Key concept 5: Expert opinions are not always reliable
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Wondering about #AI and evidence synthesis? Don’t miss our next webinar, with @gaelen-adam.bsky.social on “Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Tools to (Semi-)Automate Evidence Synthesis: A Rapid Review and Evidence Map” Date: Tue 9/15, 11:00 ET Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
ICYMI: Our quarterly newsletter is now available! Get updates on: 📽️ a roundup of sessions from our #webinar series 📚conference events in the second half of 2026 🌎 updates on activities in our global network ...plus our latest blogshots and more! tinyurl.com/2u8vyucj
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The first three sessions of our Methods & Issues in #TCIM webinar series are now available on our YouTube channel - get caught up on key topics affecting our community! youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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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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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Wondering about #AI and evidence synthesis? Don’t miss our next webinar, with @gaelen-adam.bsky.social on “Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Tools to (Semi-)Automate Evidence Synthesis: A Rapid Review and Evidence Map” Date: Tue 9/15, 11:00 ET Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
⚽ Is physical #activity effective for managing #obesity in #children up to age 9 years? 📸 Get the current #healthevidence picture in this Cochrane #systematicreview: www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Submit your abstract or session proposal for the 2027 International Congress and share your work with our community of #championsofwholehealth Deadline to submit is October 17. ow.ly/TxFi50ZuGQt
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
⚠️ Much health information available is unreliable - our colleagues at Cochrane Iberoamerica have developed a series of resources on key concepts of critical thinking to support #evidenceinformed decision making in health. 👉 Key concept 4: Small studies can be misleading
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Cochrane IRMG @cochraneirmg.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Registration is now open for the full-day Methods Symposium on 7 December, prior to the 2026 Cochrane Colloquium! Co-hosted by the Cochrane Methods Executive and the International Collaboration for the Automation of Systematic Reviews (ICASR). colloquium-2026.cochrane.org/methods-symp...
2026 Joint Cochrane - ICASR Methods Symposium
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Our quarterly newsletter is now available! Get updates on: 📽️ a roundup of sessions from our #webinar series 📚 conference events in the second half of the year 🌏 updates on activities in our global network ...plus a selection of our latest blogshots and more! tinyurl.com/2u8vyucj
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
What are #RCTs and why are they such an important part of #systematicreview and getting reliable #healthevidence? Learn more in our "Evidence for Everyone" video: youtu.be/wz_V3Gnlfmk?...
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
🍃 Are #cannabis based medicines effective for treating neuropathic #pain in adults? 📸 Get the current #healthevidence picture in this Cochrane #systematicreview: www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
🍃 Are #cannabis based medicines effective for treating neuropathic #pain in adults? 📸 Get the current #healthevidence picture in this Cochrane #systematicreview: www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Join our colleagues at Tufts University for their upcoming Standard Author Systematic Review Training course! 📅 When: November 5, 12, & 19, 2026 📸 Where: Online via Zoom Register: secure.touchnet.net/C21525_ustor...
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The first three sessions of our Methods & Issues in #TCIM webinar series are now available on our YouTube channel - get caught up on key topics affecting our community! youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The complementary medicine community has some exciting conference event opportunities happening through the second half of 2026! Get more information and registration links on our Upcoming Conferences page: cam.cochrane.org/cam-research...
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European Journal of Integrative Medicine @eujimonline.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized evidence from 13 RCTs evaluating needle-based acupuncture monotherapy for illicit drug use disorders: doi.org/10.1016/j.eu... Acupuncture exhibited favourable average effects on withdrawal severity.
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Read our latest Thought Leader interview with Professor Doctor Ricardo Ghelman, a pediatrician and pioneering researcher in Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (#TCIM): cam.cochrane.org/knowledge-tr...
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🍵 Is #ginkgobiloba effective for treating #cognitiveimpairment or #dementia? 📸 Get the current #healthevidence picture in this Cochrane #systematicreview: www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
If you missed our recent webinar on "TCIM Evidence Maps: Bridging the Gap Between Research, Practice, and Policy", presented by Ricardo Ghelman and Caio Fábio Schlechta Portella, you can now access the recording on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/AV9aFeYK4Ec
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Are you thinking of attending AJA 2026? There's still time to register and submit a later breaker abstract! More info at jaseng.education/aja2026
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Final call! What are #evidencemaps? Join our next webinar with Ricardo Ghelman and Caio Fábio Schlechta Portella and learn more about how they can support targeted clinical research and #guideline development. Mon July 13, 2026; 11:00 EDT Register at tinyurl.com/CAM-Webinar-3 Please share!
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
What are #evidencemaps? Join our next webinar with Ricardo Ghelman and Caio Fábio Schlechta Portella and learn more about how they can support targeted clinical research and #guideline development. Mon July 13, 2026; 11:00 EDT Register at tinyurl.com/CAM-Webinar-3
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Join our upcoming webinar with Ricardo Ghelman and Caio Fábio Schlechta Portella and learn more about how #evidencemaps can support targeted and effective clinical research and #guideline development. Date: Monday, July 13, 2026; 11:00 EDT / 16:00 BST Register: tinyurl.com/CAM-Webinar-3
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Call for submissions and registrations: Research Council for Complementary Medicine Conference 2026: Supporting clinical practice through evidence | Online Thursday September 24, 2026 tinyurl.com/3jc9yf2c
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Cochrane Canada @cochranecanada.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
We are recruiting participants between 14 and 25 years old for a focus group on how to effectively communicate the Canadian Guidelines for Post COVID-19 Condition to youth and young adults.
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Join our upcoming webinar with Ricardo Ghelman and Caio Fábio Schlechta Portella and learn more about how #evidencemaps can support targeted and effective clinical research and #guideline development. Date: Monday, July 13, 2026; 11:00 EDT / 16:00 BST Register: tinyurl.com/CAM-Webinar-3
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
⚠️ Much health information available is unreliable - our colleagues at Cochrane Iberoamérica have developed critical thinking resources to support #evidenceinformed decision making in health. 👉 Key concept 3: Personal experiences about a particular treatment are unreliable
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
👟 Is #exercise effective for treating #depression? 📸 Get the current #healthevidence picture in this Cochrane #systematicreview: www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
If you missed our recent webinar on "Lost in Translation: Cultural and Epistemic Challenges of Studying #Yoga in Integrative Oncology", presented by Leigh Leibel, you can now access the recording on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/opRtlI_AjXs Info on our July session coming soon!
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Cochrane Complementary Medicine @cochranecompmed.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Are you thinking of attending AJA 2026? Good news! The Early Bird registration deadline has been extended to June 30, 2026 - more time to secure your spot and save on registration fees! Register today & join integrative medicine colleagues from around the world: www.jaseng.education/course/aja-2...
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AJA 2026 Conference
Join us for the Annual Jaseng Academic 2026 Conference in Indianapolis USA co-hosted with Indiana University
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