Feature Review: Mental Health First Aid as a tool for improving mental health and well-being
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 (Source: Cochrane News and Events)
Source: Cochrane News and Events - August 22, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news

Featured Review: What are the benefits and risks of using topical insect repellents to prevent malaria?
Monday, August 21, 2023 (Source: Cochrane News and Events)
Source: Cochrane News and Events - August 21, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news

Jordi Pardo Pardo announced as new Cochrane Governing Board interim Chair
Cochrane appoints new Governing Board interim Chair, Jordi Pardo Pardo  and says farewell to two outgoing Trustees,  Catherine Marshall and Tracey HoweCochrane is an international non-profit network, which sets the gold standard for synthesizing health research findings  to facilitate evidence-based health care.  Cochrane Reviews, found in the Cochrane Library, are up-to-date, follow a rigorous scientific methodology, and are free from commercial conflicts of interest. Health professionals, patients, and policy makers trust Cochrane Reviews for their healthcare decision-making. Cochrane works with researchers, healt...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - August 21, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news

Cochrane seeks Head of Editorial Policy and Research Integrity - remote
Specifications: Permanent – Full TimeSalary:   £60,000 per Annum (1.0 FTE)Location: Remote – UK BasedClosingdate: 04 September 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 globe, o...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - August 21, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Lydia Parsonson Source Type: news

Featured Review: Blue-light filtering spectacle lenses for visual performance, macular (back part of the eye) protection, and improving sleep quality
Monday, August 21, 2023 (Source: Cochrane News and Events)
Source: Cochrane News and Events - August 21, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news

Empowering Informed Choices: Cochrane China's innovative Knowledge Dissemination Competition
In healthcare, evidence-based information serves as the cornerstone of informed decision-making. Yet, the true impact of this knowledge lies in its accessibility and comprehensibility. Recognizing this,  Cochrane China is running it ' s third annual competition that hopes to boost public interest in Cochrane reviews and fosters inventive pathways for sharing knowledge.At the forefront of this endeavour is the Centre for Evidence-based Chinese Medicine at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, a Cochrane China Network Affiliate that acts at the Translation and Dissemination Working Group. This Working Group, in collaborat...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - August 16, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news

Engage in conversations with living'books' at #CochraneLondon's Library of People
Cochrane UK is gearing up to host the much-anticipated  Cochrane Colloquium at London ' s Queen Elizabeth II Centre (QEII) from September 4th to 6th, 2023. The event promises an enriching experience, combining learning, networking, and fun.  The countdown has begun, but there is still time to register!  On Wednesday, September 6th, during the lunch break, join us for the #CochraneLondon Library of People. This engaging event offers a unique opportunity to engage in conversations with human ' books, ' who possess rich life experiences to share. This informal and enjoyable setup offers a refreshing way to connect with ...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - August 14, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news

What is the best way to use nicotine replacement therapy to quit smoking?
Friday, August 11, 2023 (Source: Cochrane News and Events)
Source: Cochrane News and Events - August 11, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Paolo Rosati Source Type: news

Cochrane seeks Learning and Support Officer - remote
Specifications:   Fixed term maternity leave cover (through May 2024)Salary: £43,000 Pro-rated 0.6 FTE (though 0.4 FTE will be considered)Location: Remote - Candidates from the U.K., Germany and Denmark with fixed-term employment contract. Candidates from the rest of the world with fixed-term consultancy contract.Closing date: 20 Aug 2023 Cochrane 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 standar...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - August 7, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Lydia Parsonson Source Type: news

Get ready for #CochraneLondon: Top tips from the Cochrane Community
Cochrane UK is gearing up to host the much-anticipatedCochrane Colloquium at London ' s Queen Elizabeth II Centre (QEII) from September 4th to 6th, 2023. The event promises an enriching experience, combining learning, networking, and fun.  The countdown has begun, but there isstill time to register  To ensure you make the most out of the Colloquium, we ' ve gathered a selection of insights and suggestions from members of the Cochrane Community. These tips will guide you through multiple days of intense engagement, helping you maintain your well-being, enthusiasm, and collaborative spirit throughout the event. Have other...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - August 2, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news

Cooling the body after resuscitation following cardiac arrest
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 (Source: Cochrane News and Events)
Source: Cochrane News and Events - August 1, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Paolo Rosati Source Type: news

Cochrane seeks Software Development Team Lead
Specifications: Permanent – Full Time (Hybrid Role, 3 days office and 2 days WFH)Salary: £60,000 (Paid in DKK, as per market exchange rate) per annumLocation: Copenhagen, DenmarkClosingdate: Aug 14, 2023 Cochrane 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 su...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - August 1, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Lydia Parsonson Source Type: news

Case management programmes for older people living with frailty in the community
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 (Source: Cochrane News and Events)
Source: Cochrane News and Events - August 1, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Paolo Rosati Source Type: news

Interventions for preventing and reducing the use of physical restraints in all long-term care settings
Cochrane Review reveals vital role of supportive managers to minimise physical restraint use in care homesA new Cochrane review finds that the use of physical restraints on care home residents can be reduced without increasing the risk of falls, when frontline care staff are empowered by supportive managers.Physical restraints are devices that restrict freedom of movement and are frequently used in residential care homes, such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Examples are bed rails or belts that prevent residents from getting out of bed unassisted. These restraints are ethically problematic as they are most...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - July 27, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Lydia Parsonson Source Type: news

Blue-light filtering spectacles probably make no difference to eye strain, eye health or sleep quality
Spectacles that are marketed to filter out blue light probably make no difference to eye strain caused by computer use or to sleep quality, according toa Cochrane review of 17 randomised controlled trials of the best available evidence so far.  Nor did the review, led by authors from the University of Melbourne and published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, find any evidence that blue-light filtering lenses protect against damage to the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye.Blue-light filtering lenses, also known as blue-light blocking spectacles, have been increasingly prescribed or rec...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - July 26, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news