Which medicines, taken by mouth or injected, work best to treat a skin condition called plaque psoriasis?
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 (Source: Cochrane News and Events)
Source: Cochrane News and Events - November 15, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Paolo Rosati Source Type: news

Featured Review: What are the benefits and risks of health literacy interventions for migrants?
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 (Source: Cochrane News and Events)
Source: Cochrane News and Events - November 14, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news

Do antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements slow down the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?
Monday, November 13, 2023 (Source: Cochrane News and Events)
Source: Cochrane News and Events - November 13, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Paolo Rosati Source Type: news

Laser therapy for hypertrophic and keloid scars
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 (Source: Cochrane News and Events)
Source: Cochrane News and Events - November 7, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Paolo Rosati Source Type: news

Cochrane International Mobility - Milena Geist
Cochrane ' s members and supporters come from  more than  130 countries, worldwide. Our volunteers and contributors are researchers, health professionals, patients, carers, people passionate about improving health outcomes for everyone, everywhere.Getting involved in Cochrane ’s work means becoming part of a global community. The Cochrane International Mobility programme connects successful applicants with a placement in a host Cochrane Group, where they learn about the production, use, and knowledge translation of Cochrane reviews. The prgramme offers opportunities for learning and training not only for participant...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - November 6, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news

Cochrane seeks Executive Assistant to Editor in Chief
Specifications: Permanent – Full TimeSalary:   £32,000 per AnnumLocation: (Remote – Flexible) Candidates anywhere from the world will be considered; however, Cochrane’s Central Executive Team is only able to offer consultancy contracts outside these countries.Closingdate:   12 November 2023Cochrane is an international charity. For 30 years we have responded to the challenge of making vast amounts of research evidence useful for informing decisions about health. We do this by synthesising research findings and our work has been recognised as the international gold standard for high quality, trusted information.Coch...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - November 6, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Lydia Parsonson Source Type: news

What are the benefits and risks of methylxanthines (mild stimulant medicines) for premature babies whose breathing pauses during sleep (apnea)?
Friday, November 3, 2023 (Source: Cochrane News and Events)
Source: Cochrane News and Events - November 3, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Paolo Rosati Source Type: news

Human insulin less temperature-sensitive than previously thought
A new Cochrane review has found that insulin can be kept at room temperature for months without losing potency, offering hope to people living with diabetes in regions with limited access to healthcare or stable powered refrigeration. This affects millions of people living in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in rural areas, as well as people whose lives have been disrupted by conflict or natural disasters.Human insulin is a hormone produced by the body that helpsturn food into energy and controls blood sugar levels. People with diabetes cannot make enough insulin and those with type 1 diabetes have to inject ...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - October 30, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news

The effect of individual-level interventions for reducing stress in healthcare workers
Monday, October 30, 2023 (Source: Cochrane News and Events)
Source: Cochrane News and Events - October 30, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Paolo Rosati Source Type: news

Cochrane seeks Fundraising Manager
Specifications: Permanent – Full TimeSalary:   £45,000 per Annum  Location: Remote. Based anywhere in the world.Closingdate: 12 Nov 2023Cochrane is an international charity. For 30 years we have responded to the challenge of making vast amounts of research evidence useful for informing decisions about health. We do this by synthesising research findings and our work has been recognised as the international gold standard for high quality, trusted information.Cochrane ' s strength is in its collaborative, global community. We have 110,000+ members and supporters around the world. Though we are spread out across the glob...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - October 27, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Lydia Parsonson Source Type: news

How can we communicate better with people and communities about measures which help to prevent and control COVID-19?
Monday, October 23, 2023 (Source: Cochrane News and Events)
Source: Cochrane News and Events - October 23, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Paolo Rosati Source Type: news

Is methylphenidate an effective treatment for children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and does it cause unwanted effects?
Monday, October 23, 2023 (Source: Cochrane News and Events)
Source: Cochrane News and Events - October 23, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Paolo Rosati Source Type: news

Local steroid injection for carpal tunnel syndrome
Monday, October 16, 2023 (Source: Cochrane News and Events)
Source: Cochrane News and Events - October 16, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Paolo Rosati Source Type: news

WHO Bulletin's call for papers: Cochrane community encouraged to share their perspectives on strengthening WHO's guidance role
WHO is planning a landmark issue of its journal, which will focus on its normative leadership function (development of evidence-based guidelines etc).  The Cochrane community is encouraged to submit a paper by 1 March 2024.  One of the key roles of the World Health Organization   (WHO)  is to develop evidence-based guidelines and other forms of guidance to support Member States with public health decision-making. Cochrane supports this normative function through ourongoing collaboration, including through providing evidence synthesis and methodological support for WHO ’s consideration in the development of new guidan...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - October 11, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news

Which treatments are effective for the management of complex regional pain syndrome in adults?
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 (Source: Cochrane News and Events)
Source: Cochrane News and Events - October 11, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Paolo Rosati Source Type: news