Welcome
Welcome to the February 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 and have also included links to information about how to make sense of research and tackle the spread of misinformation. 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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Understanding health evidence in COVID-19 times
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We have created a list of online learning that is freely available to anyone who is interested in an introduction to evidence-based healthcare, Cochrane evidence, and how to use it. A great resource for yourself and to pass on to family and friends! Read more here. |
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Cochrane signs on to WHO call for action on managing the infodemic
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Cochrane is pleased to join other organisations and individuals in signing a World Health Organization (WHO) call for action about managing infodemics. Read more here. |
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Cochrane Gynaecology and Fertility vs COVID-19: Collaborating to produce the ‘PregCov-19’ living systematic review
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It is critical to determine how COVID-19 affects pregnant women and their babies. Cochrane Gynaecology and Fertility carried out a living systematic review, meaning the review will be continually updated, incorporating new studies. Learn more about this work here. |
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Is chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine useful in treating people with COVID-19, or in preventing infection in people who have been exposed to the virus?
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Welcome to new members of the Cochrane Consumer Network Executive
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Cochrane’s Consumer Network Executive advocates for consumers and provides leadership for the Cochrane Consumer Network. A warm welcome to our new members Euphrasia and Jack! Read more here. |
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Advisory Group Expressions of interest: Diversity and inclusion in Cochrane
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Cochrane are seeking members of the Cochrane Community with an interest in diversity and inclusion to put themselves forward for a Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group which will support and advise on this important initiative during 2021. Learn more and apply by March 15! |
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Webinar recording: Ready, set, go! Consumer involvement in systematic reviews
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The recording from Evidence Synthesis Ireland's webinar is now available here. |
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Cochrane UK and Cochrane Ireland host online event; 'Virtually Cochrane'
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Registration now open for ‘Virtually Cochrane’, an online event hosted by Cochrane UK and Cochrane Ireland: 20-22 April 2021. Find out more here. |
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Taking part in randomised trials: what influences people’s decision to participate?
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In this blog for people interested in trials, Catherine Houghton, senior lecturer at the National University of Ireland Galway, looks at the latest Cochrane evidence in trial methodology and explores the factors that impact on recruitment to randomised trials. |
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