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Evidently Cochrane aims to make Cochrane evidenceCochrane Reviews are systematic reviews. In systematic reviews we search for and summarize studies that answer a specific research question (e.g. is paracetamol effective and safe for treating back pain?). The studies are identified, assessed, and summarized by using a systematic and predefined approach. They inform recommendations for healthcare […]

We started Evidently Cochrane in September 2012. In 2015 it won the UK Blog Award for Best Health Blog and we are continuing to build on our success. Our bloggers Evidently Cochrane is edited by Sarah Chapman and Selena Ryan-Vig, Cochrane UK’s Knowledge Brokers. Most of our ‘in-house’ blogs are written by Sarah, and we […]

A brief explanation of what Cochrane Reviews are, and where you can find out more.

Cochrane is a global independent network of health practitioners, researchers, patient advocates and others, responding to the challenge of making the vast amounts of evidence generated through research useful for informing decisions about health. We are a not-for-profit organisation with collaborators from 130 countries working together to produce credible, accessible health information that is free […]