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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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December 23, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Cochrane Clinical Answers include Clinical Interpretations - clinician perspectives on the real-world impact of evidence on clinical practice.
Explore now ➡️ https://ow.ly/2S5r50XNqwh
Turn evidence into action and improve decisions with these trusted insights.
#EvidenceBasedMedicine
Explore now ➡️ https://ow.ly/2S5r50XNqwh
Turn evidence into action and improve decisions with these trusted insights.
#EvidenceBasedMedicine
📣 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)…
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
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/...
Free or subsidized school meals lead to modest gains in math and school enrolment, according to a new Cochrane review.
🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
December 11, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Free or subsidized school meals lead to modest gains in math and school enrolment, according to a new Cochrane review.
🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
Clear health information matters. Our new animation shows how Cochrane turns complex research into trusted knowledge that supports better decisions for everyone.
#Cochrane #TrustedEvidence #HealthResearch
#Cochrane #TrustedEvidence #HealthResearch
December 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Clear health information matters. Our new animation shows how Cochrane turns complex research into trusted knowledge that supports better decisions for everyone.
#Cochrane #TrustedEvidence #HealthResearch
#Cochrane #TrustedEvidence #HealthResearch
What is #HealthEquity? And why should you consider it in systematic reviews?
Take a look at this tutorial focuses on how to get started with considering health equity in systematic reviews of interventions 👇
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
@cochraneequity.bsky.social #AcademicSky
Take a look at this tutorial focuses on how to get started with considering health equity in systematic reviews of interventions 👇
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
@cochraneequity.bsky.social #AcademicSky
December 9, 2025 at 9:45 AM
What is #HealthEquity? And why should you consider it in systematic reviews?
Take a look at this tutorial focuses on how to get started with considering health equity in systematic reviews of interventions 👇
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
@cochraneequity.bsky.social #AcademicSky
Take a look at this tutorial focuses on how to get started with considering health equity in systematic reviews of interventions 👇
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
@cochraneequity.bsky.social #AcademicSky
Hormone therapy helps relieve menopause symptoms, but what are the long-term risks on women's health? A review of 24 studies (45,660 participants) looked at exactly that.
Read about the findings in the Cochrane Library: www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
#MedSky #WomensHealth
Read about the findings in the Cochrane Library: www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
#MedSky #WomensHealth
December 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Hormone therapy helps relieve menopause symptoms, but what are the long-term risks on women's health? A review of 24 studies (45,660 participants) looked at exactly that.
Read about the findings in the Cochrane Library: www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
#MedSky #WomensHealth
Read about the findings in the Cochrane Library: www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
#MedSky #WomensHealth
On International Volunteer Day, we’d like to take a moment to thank everyone in our community who has volunteered with Cochrane. Whether you’ve peer reviewed, translated, taken surveys, or made any other contribution; we’re very grateful for the time you have taken to support our valuable work. 🫶
December 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
On International Volunteer Day, we’d like to take a moment to thank everyone in our community who has volunteered with Cochrane. Whether you’ve peer reviewed, translated, taken surveys, or made any other contribution; we’re very grateful for the time you have taken to support our valuable work. 🫶
Bayesian meta-analysis: making it accessible for everyone!
Join our upcoming webinar to demystify Bayesian methods and learn how they can enhance evidence synthesis.
📅 Date: 9 December
✅ Register here: www.cochrane.org/events/bayes...
#EvidenceSynthesis #MetaAnalysis #Webinar #ResearchMethods
Join our upcoming webinar to demystify Bayesian methods and learn how they can enhance evidence synthesis.
📅 Date: 9 December
✅ Register here: www.cochrane.org/events/bayes...
#EvidenceSynthesis #MetaAnalysis #Webinar #ResearchMethods
December 4, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Bayesian meta-analysis: making it accessible for everyone!
Join our upcoming webinar to demystify Bayesian methods and learn how they can enhance evidence synthesis.
📅 Date: 9 December
✅ Register here: www.cochrane.org/events/bayes...
#EvidenceSynthesis #MetaAnalysis #Webinar #ResearchMethods
Join our upcoming webinar to demystify Bayesian methods and learn how they can enhance evidence synthesis.
📅 Date: 9 December
✅ Register here: www.cochrane.org/events/bayes...
#EvidenceSynthesis #MetaAnalysis #Webinar #ResearchMethods
An updated Cochrane review has found that calcium supplementation has no effect on pre-eclampsia, challenging long-held assumptions about the role of calcium in preventing hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.
🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
December 3, 2025 at 11:24 AM
An updated Cochrane review has found that calcium supplementation has no effect on pre-eclampsia, challenging long-held assumptions about the role of calcium in preventing hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.
🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
For 5 years, everyone in Malaysia has had free access to the Cochrane Library – thanks to the Ministry of Health. This partnership has boosted public health, patient care, and equity nationwide.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:15 AM
For 5 years, everyone in Malaysia has had free access to the Cochrane Library – thanks to the Ministry of Health. This partnership has boosted public health, patient care, and equity nationwide.
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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 – a thread 🧵
December 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
📣 We're rounding up a few dates for your diary. Discover these events being run by our global network of Cochrane Groups – a thread 🧵
Despite barriers such as misinformation, social media propaganda, economic hardship, and lack of awareness, Pakistan's recent HPV vaccination campaign is making progress.
Discover how the country has made the campaign so far a success: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
Discover how the country has made the campaign so far a success: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
November 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Despite barriers such as misinformation, social media propaganda, economic hardship, and lack of awareness, Pakistan's recent HPV vaccination campaign is making progress.
Discover how the country has made the campaign so far a success: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
Discover how the country has made the campaign so far a success: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
If missed out before, there are more spaces on this training now!
More on INSPECT-SR here: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
More on INSPECT-SR here: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
November 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
If missed out before, there are more spaces on this training now!
More on INSPECT-SR here: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
More on INSPECT-SR here: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
HPV vaccination before 16 cuts cervical cancer risk by 80%. Side effects? Usually mild, like a sore arm.
HPV can also cause cancers in men. Vaccinate both girls and boys early for the best protection.
Find out more: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
#HPV #CancerPrevention #Vaccinate
HPV can also cause cancers in men. Vaccinate both girls and boys early for the best protection.
Find out more: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
#HPV #CancerPrevention #Vaccinate
November 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM
HPV vaccination before 16 cuts cervical cancer risk by 80%. Side effects? Usually mild, like a sore arm.
HPV can also cause cancers in men. Vaccinate both girls and boys early for the best protection.
Find out more: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
#HPV #CancerPrevention #Vaccinate
HPV can also cause cancers in men. Vaccinate both girls and boys early for the best protection.
Find out more: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
#HPV #CancerPrevention #Vaccinate
One of the hot topics at #ICFP2025 was HPV vaccination. This a subject we’re passionate about and where the evidence is clear: HPV vaccines work and are safe.
Our poster highlighted findings from three Cochrane systematic reviews on HPV vaccination.
Find out more: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
Our poster highlighted findings from three Cochrane systematic reviews on HPV vaccination.
Find out more: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
November 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
One of the hot topics at #ICFP2025 was HPV vaccination. This a subject we’re passionate about and where the evidence is clear: HPV vaccines work and are safe.
Our poster highlighted findings from three Cochrane systematic reviews on HPV vaccination.
Find out more: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
Our poster highlighted findings from three Cochrane systematic reviews on HPV vaccination.
Find out more: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
Laura was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2023.
After finding the treatment far more intrusive than a cervical smear test, she describes how she was relieved she had had her family vaccinated against the HPV virus.
www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
#Vaccinate #HPV #CancerPrevention #Awareness
After finding the treatment far more intrusive than a cervical smear test, she describes how she was relieved she had had her family vaccinated against the HPV virus.
www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
#Vaccinate #HPV #CancerPrevention #Awareness
November 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Laura was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2023.
After finding the treatment far more intrusive than a cervical smear test, she describes how she was relieved she had had her family vaccinated against the HPV virus.
www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
#Vaccinate #HPV #CancerPrevention #Awareness
After finding the treatment far more intrusive than a cervical smear test, she describes how she was relieved she had had her family vaccinated against the HPV virus.
www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
#Vaccinate #HPV #CancerPrevention #Awareness
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Two new Cochrane reviews show 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.
www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
November 25, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Two new Cochrane reviews show 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.
www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
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, according to two new Cochrane reviews.
🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
November 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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, according to two new Cochrane reviews.
🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
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We've had to wait a long time to get to this point! With this new pair of Cochrane systematic reviews, the weight of the evidence has tipped very heavily in favor of HPV vaccination.
My new post @plos.org absolutelymaybe.plos.org/2025/11/24/t...
#Vaccines
My new post @plos.org absolutelymaybe.plos.org/2025/11/24/t...
#Vaccines
This Evidence Fundamentally Shifts the Debate About the HPV Vaccine - Absolutely Maybe
We’ve had to wait a long time to get to this point. If cervical cancer develops after HPV infection, it will take…
absolutelymaybe.plos.org
November 24, 2025 at 10:24 AM
We've had to wait a long time to get to this point! With this new pair of Cochrane systematic reviews, the weight of the evidence has tipped very heavily in favor of HPV vaccination.
My new post @plos.org absolutelymaybe.plos.org/2025/11/24/t...
#Vaccines
My new post @plos.org absolutelymaybe.plos.org/2025/11/24/t...
#Vaccines
Disinformation about vaccines is a threat to public health worldwide. At the recent World Health Summit our CEO, Karla Soares-Weiser, highlighted how trusted, rigorous, unbiased evidence can help.
🔗 Read more about Cochrane’s role in fighting vaccine disinformation: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
🔗 Read more about Cochrane’s role in fighting vaccine disinformation: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
The role of trusted evidence in fighting vaccine disinformation | Cochrane
Cochrane joined global health leaders at the World Health Summit’s Academic Alliance session on confronting disinformation in the global anti-vaccine discourse.
www.cochrane.org
November 21, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Disinformation about vaccines is a threat to public health worldwide. At the recent World Health Summit our CEO, Karla Soares-Weiser, highlighted how trusted, rigorous, unbiased evidence can help.
🔗 Read more about Cochrane’s role in fighting vaccine disinformation: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
🔗 Read more about Cochrane’s role in fighting vaccine disinformation: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...