In this blog for people living with a brain tumour, healthcare practitioners and anyone with an interest in brain tumours, Helen Bulbeck, Cochrane consumer representative and director of policy and services for brainstrust, looks at the latest Cochrane evidence on brain tumours and reflects on what this special collection means for the brain tumour community and why collaboration has been key to the success of this work.
Vaginal dilator therapy: vibrate, dilate, or wait?
Nurse and researcher Tracie Miles blogs about Cochrane evidence on vaginal dilator therapy after pelvic radiotherapy, and about what happens when science listens to women
The problem with sex: is our reluctance to talk about it harming patients?
Introducing Cochrane UK's special blog series #theproblemwithsex, which aims to lift the lid on sex and chronic health conditions
Usual-type vulval intraepithelial neoplasia: new evidence on treatment options
Doctors Lynda Ware and Susan Cooper look at Cochrane evidence on treatment choices for vulval intraepithelial neoplasia
Can sentinel node assessment help women with vulval cancer avoid unnecessary surgery?
New evidence on the diagnostic accuracy of sentinel node assessment tests for cancer of the vulva
Lessons in disappointment and some New Year’s resolutions
Broken your New Year’s resolutions yet? Research from the US suggests just 8% of people achieve theirs and we know that...
An evidence advent calendar!
Daily Cochrane evidence with a festive twist through advent!
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,...
A mystery, missing evidence and some answers!
Contrary to what you might expect, you’ll have to wait until the end for the mystery, though in truth...
The benefits of exercise during and after cancer treatment: new Cochrane evidence
Key message:Aerobic exercise may help reduce cancer-related fatigue during and after treatment for solid tumours. “Exercise is good for...