February 2021

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Welcome to February's edition of Cochrane Connect

Is chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine useful in treating people with COVID-19, or in preventing infection in people who have been exposed to the virus?

The authors sought evidence of the effects of these drugs in treating people ill with the disease; in preventing the disease in people at risk of getting the disease.

Can symptoms and medical examination accurately diagnose COVID-19 disease?

'Signs and symptoms to determine if a patient presenting in primary care or hospital outpatient settings has COVID-19 disease' from Cochrane Infectious Diseases has been updated

Cochrane receives an Innovate UK grant to fund further development of the COVID-19 Study Register

Cochrane is delighted to announce the awarding of a grant from Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, to fund the continued development and enhancement of the Cochrane COVID-19 Study Register throughout 2021.

Cochrane signs on to WHO call for action on managing the infodemic

Cochrane is pleased to join other organisations and individuals in signing a World Health Organization (WHO) call for action about managing infodemics.

• Does moisturising baby skin prevent eczema or food allergies?

• Anti-IL5 therapies for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - new visual abstract

• Stopping or continuing anti-dementia drugs in patients with dementia

• What are healthcare stakeholders’ perceptions and experiences of factors affecting the implementation of critical care telemedicine?

• Do patients manage their health care better if they can access their electronic health records?

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• Cochrane UK and Cochrane Ireland host online event; 'Virtually Cochrane', 20-22 April 2021

• Prof Jimmy Volmink recognised with honorary doctorate for ‘individuals of exceptional distinction’

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• Cochrane evidence in different languages

• Cochrane International Mobility - Marlide Jukema

• Emory medical students visually explain Cochrane evidence

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