Producing Independent, Systematic Review Evidence: Cochrane's Response to COVID-19.

Producing Independent, Systematic Review Evidence: Cochrane's Response to COVID-19. Am J Public Health. 2020 May 14;:e1-e2 Authors: Bero LA Abstract Bad advice can lead to tragedy, such as death from taking an unproven medication.1 Now, more than ever, public health policies should be based on the best available evidence. Consumers, clinicians, and policymakers need balanced information that is free of commercial influence to make decisions about the best ways to prevent the spread and manage the symptoms and clinical consequences of COVID-19. The benefits and harms of each decision must be considered. Public health measures such as isolation, quarantine, and social distancing have fundamentally changed the way we live. (Am J Public Health. Published online ahead of print May 14, 2020: e1-e2. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2020.305734). PMID: 32407142 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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