In this blog for the Evidence for Everyday Health Choices series, Sarah Chapman looks at the latest evidence on hearing aids for adults with acquired hearing loss.
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Molluscum Contagiosum: what to do about this skin infection?
Lynda Ware blogs about Cochrane evidence on treatments for molluscum contagiosum, a common skin infection
Perineal pain after birth: what can help?
Jennifer Hanratty looks at what might help for perineal pain after birth, sharing Cochrane evidence and her own experience as a new mum.
Ouch, bleeding gums! Can chlorhexidine mouthwash help you?
In a blog for our Evidence for Everyday Health Choices series, dentist Bosun Hong writes about the latest evidence on chlorhexidine mouthwash for gum health.
Ear discharge in children with grommets: “Mummy – my ear’s wet again!”
Martin Burton writes for parents and carers about the latest evidence on treatments for ear discharge in children with grommets.
Paracetamol: widely used and largely ineffective
Andrew Moore, author of over 200 systematic reviews, reveals the inconvenient truth about paracetamol
Glue ear: will antibiotics help your child?
Professor Martin Burton looks at the latest evidence that might help parents and their doctors to decide whether antibiotics are worth trying for children with 'glue ear'
Rinse and repeat: fluoride mouthrinses can prevent tooth decay in children
Liv Chapman writes for parents about new Cochrane evidence on whether fluoride mouthrinses can prevent tooth decay in children
Psoriasis: a personal view and a look at what works
Freya shares her story of living with psoriasis and Lynda Ware looks at a recent Cochrane evidence on topical treatments for scalp psoriasis
Hyperemesis gravidarum: support and better research are needed
What's hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) like for women who suffer this severe pregnancy sickness and what do we know about what can help?
Water precautions for children with grommets: is it worth the bother?
Professor Martin Burton says it's time for health professionals to take a fresh look at the advice they give parents about water precautions for children with grommets
Morning sickness treatments: from ginger to self-pity
What helps relieve morning sickness, the nausea and vomiting of early pregnancy? We're still guessing.