Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS): a look at the evidence for treatments
In this blog, Sarah Chapman looks at the Cochrane evidence for surgical and non-surgical treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).
Category Archives: Evidence for Everyday Health Choices
Routine dental care: does the evidence give us something to smile about?
Sarah Chapman looks at the Cochrane evidence for aspects of routine dental care. Something to smile about? Or are there big gaps...?
Omega-3 in pregnancy reduces the risk of premature birth: new evidence
November is Prematurity Awareness Month and Sarah Chapman shares new Cochrane evidence that omega-3 supplementation can reduce the risk of premature birth
Ear drops to remove earwax: what works and is it worth the bother?
Sarah Chapman blogs about ear scoops, leek juice, and the latest Cochrane evidence on earwax removal.
Honey for cough in children: can it help?
Honey for cough? Cochrane UK's Senior Fellow in General Practice, Lynda Ware, looks into honey and at the latest evidence.
Hay fever and dust-mite allergies: What are the health benefits of salty water for allergic rhinitis?
Martin Burton, Ear, Nose and Throat doctor, writes about the latest evidence on nasal saline irrigation for allergic rhinitis (caused...
My OCD story: evidence-based medicine to the rescue!
Karen Morley blogs about her experience of seeking help for her Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and how finding and using Cochrane evidence was a turning point.
HPV vaccination to prevent cervical cancer. New evidence from Cochrane.
Sarah Chapman blogs about new Cochrane evidence on the safety and effectiveness of HPV vaccines for young women.
Being patient with EBM. “Just because we can, doesn’t mean we should” – supporting informed decision-making
Sarah Chapman and Kit Byatt reflect on their discussion about helping an elderly relative decide whether a test and a treatment offered were in her best interests.
Preventing type 2 diabetes in people with ‘prediabetes’: do diet and exercise work?
Catriona Hilton looks at prediabetes and the evidence on whether diet and exercise can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
What’s on the menu? Can nutritional labelling reduce our calorie intake?
Sarah Chapman looks at a new Cochrane Review with evidence on whether displaying calories on menus and next to food in cafes can influence our choices and reduce our calorie intake.
Polycystic ovary syndrome: how can it be treated?
In this blog for non-medical readers, Lynda Ware, looks at polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and the evidence on treatments.