A blog for non-medical readers on the evidence behind remedies for the common cold.
A Strep in the right direction…
In this guest blog for the general reader, retired GP Lynda Ware looks at the latest Cochrane evidence on detecting and treating 'strep throat'.
Superbugs: real problem, real work
‘Superbugs’ have hit the headlines again. As the 193 countries of the United Nations pass round the pen and...
Sharing decisions about antibiotics
It's World Antibiotic Awareness Week and Richard Lehman looks at the latest evidence on shared decisions about antibiotic use for respiratory infections
Choosing Wisely: when less is more in health care
We take a look at the Choose Wisely initiative to reduce the harms of over treatment
Over-the-counter treatments: do we know what works?
We look at the evidence for some common over-the-counter products.
Evidently Advent Day 5: best health evidence wrapped up for the festive season!
Cochrane evidence is not to be sneezed at...
On-the-spot test could reduce unnecessary antibiotics use
New evidence that an on-the-spot test can help GPs decide which patients with acute respiratory infections need antibiotics
Measly protection: passive immunization for measles, past and present
What's the evidence for passive immunization following exposure to measles? Richard Lehman explores.
Flu, chills and other ills: a wintry round-up of Cochrane evidence
This week it really feels like winter is upon us and infection is the dominant theme in this blog,...
Babies, bright lights, blood-thinners and more: Cochrane evidence round-up
It’s probably best to draw a veil over many of the things done in English boarding schools by past...
Hot off the press: catch this Cochrane evidence!
If your idea of a present is a new or updated Cochrane review then it’s now Christmas every day...