Evidence for Everyday Health Choices slide cast
Our new slide-cast on what is evidence-based medicine and how can it help you make informed choices about your health The post Evidence for Everyday Health Choices slide cast appeared first on...
View ArticleRunning marathons Izzard enough: what can help?
As Eddie Izzard continues his marathon challenge for Sport Relief, we look at the evidence on preventing and treating running-related muscle soreness and injury The post Running marathons Izzard...
View ArticlePsoriasis: 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 The post Psoriasis: a personal view and a look at what works...
View ArticleRinse 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 The post Rinse and repeat: fluoride mouthrinses can prevent tooth decay in...
View ArticleGlue 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' The post Glue ear: will...
View ArticleParacetamol: widely used and largely ineffective
Andrew Moore, author of over 200 systematic reviews, reveals the inconvenient truth about paracetamol The post Paracetamol: widely used and largely ineffective appeared first on Evidently Cochrane.
View Article“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. The post “Mummy – my ear’s wet again!” appeared first on Evidently...
View ArticleJust pass the tissues… Evidence on remedies for the common cold
A blog for non-medical readers on the evidence behind remedies for the common cold. The post Just pass the tissues… Evidence on remedies for the common cold appeared first on Evidently Cochrane.
View ArticleIs yoga good for your back? Here’s the evidence
Jack Leahy writes about his experience of practicing yoga and the latest Cochrane evidence on yoga for people with chronic non-specific low back pain The post Is yoga good for your back? Here’s the...
View ArticleOuch, 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 The post Ouch, bleeding gums! Can...
View ArticlePerineal 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 The post Perineal pain after birth: what can help? appeared first...
View ArticleMolluscum Contagiosum: what to do about this skin infection?
Lynda Ware blogs about Cochrane evidence on treatments for molluscum contagiosum, a common skin infection The post Molluscum Contagiosum: what to do about this skin infection? appeared first on...
View ArticleHearing aids: evidence, equity and rationing
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. The post Hearing aids: evidence,...
View ArticlePolycystic 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. The post Polycystic ovary syndrome: how can it be treated? appeared first on...
View ArticleWhat’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. The post What’s on...
View ArticleHPV 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. The post HPV vaccination to prevent cervical cancer. New evidence from Cochrane....
View ArticleFrom acupuncture to vitamin D: engaging the experts when the evidence is...
Nurse Helen Cowan delves into the Cochrane Library to explore some 'known unknowns', and reflects on what practitioners might do when the evidence is equivocal, and what might bridge the evidence gap....
View ArticleMy 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. The post My OCD story:...
View ArticleHoney 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. The post Honey for cough in children: can it help? appeared first on Evidently...
View ArticleEar 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. The post Ear drops to remove earwax: what works and is it worth the bother? appeared first on...
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