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The Cochrane Reviews included in this month's issue focus on a wide range of interesting topics from recent publications, covering primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, dementia, preventing falls in older people, and the role of nurses in primary care. Our main review this month is ‘Omega-3 fatty acids for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease’. Omega-3 fats are widely available as over-the-counter supplements. The use of omega-3 is promoted globally because of a common belief that that it protects against heart disease, including reducing blood pressure and cholesterol. A team of researchers from the Cochrane Heart group found that taking omega‐3 capsules does not reduce heart disease, stroke or death. The abridged version of this review is available in this issue.
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