This blog explores a number of cautionary examples, reminding that all treatments have potential harms. We should consider the evidence not just about whether a treatment works, but whether it is safe. This is the third blog of our special series on Evidently Cochrane: “Oh, really?” 12 things to help you question health advice.
Tag: side effects
Treating atopic dermatitis: tacrolimus seems to be effective and safe
Tacrolimus cream may be a good alternative to steroid creams for atopic dermatitis
Taking antibiotics? Probiotics can cut your risk of diarrhoea
Key message: moderate quality evidence suggests that probiotics are both safe and effective for preventing Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea. It’s no surprise that a new Cochrane reviewCochrane 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 […]