Welcome
Welcome to the March 2021 Cochrane Consumer community news digest. As we write this, we are aware of the impact that Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having across the world. On behalf of our colleagues at Cochrane we would like to send our best wishes to you, your family and friends in these difficult times.
In this digest we have put together some information about the evidence related to COVID-19 and how Cochrane is responding. Many of the resources posted below are being continually updated. |
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Cochrane resources and news
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This page (updated daily) highlights content relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and the various related activities that Cochrane is undertaking in response. |
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Cochrane signs WHO’s Vaccine Equity Declaration
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Cochrane has signed a World Health Organization (WHO) Declaration that calls for a more equitable rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. Cochrane firmly believes in the principle of equity and is proud to support this global initiative. Read more here. |
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Featured Review: Can symptoms and medical examination accurately diagnose COVID-19 disease?
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COVID-19 and its cardiovascular effects: a systematic review of prevalence studies
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In this short interview, Prof. John GF Cleland, senior author of this recently published Cochrane review, tells us about what this review found regarding the type of heart and blood vessel problems that complicate COVID-19 infections. |
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Updated Review: Rapid, point-of-care antigen and molecular-based tests for diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection
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This updated Cochrane review assesses how accurate rapid tests are for detecting COVID-19. Read more here. |
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Cochrane Evidence Essentials now available in German
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We are delighted to announce the launch of Cochrane Evidence Essentials in German. These four free online learning modules are designed for anyone interested in health evidence and give an introduction to Evidence Based Medicine, clinical trials, systematic reviews, Cochrane evidence and how to understand and use it. The modules were translated and developed in collaboration with Cochrane Germany, Cochrane Switzerland and Cochrane Austria. Access the modules here. |
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Cochrane begins Editorial Integrity and Efficiency Project
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Cochrane is pleased to announce the launch of a new pilot project that will investigate changing Cochrane’s review production processes. Read more here. |
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Virtually Cochrane online event, 20-22 April 2021
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There's still time to register for ‘Virtually Cochrane’, an online event hosted by Cochrane UK and Cochrane Ireland. Find out more here. |
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Endometriosis Awareness Month 2021
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March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. The Cochrane Gynae and Fertility group has published over 20 reviews and protocols investigating the effectiveness and safety of treatments for the management of endometriosis. Read more here. |
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Special Collection: diagnosing tuberculosis
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Cochrane Library Special Collections provide a round-up of up-to-date Cochrane evidence on a specific topic. This Special Collection, curated by Cochrane contributors, highlights how Cochrane evidence contributes within a wider landscape of tuberculosis evidence and guidelines. |
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Special Collection: Brain tumour diagnosis and management
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This Special Collection provides evidence in several key clinical priority areas for brain tumour research. The reviews in this Collection provide evidence towards clinical priority areas for research, and their funding, and therefore, are important for consumers, clinicians, healthcare providers and funders. |
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