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High quality evidence suggests Vitamin D can reduce asthma attacks
High quality evidence suggests Vitamin D can reduce asthma attacks
A new Cochrane Review published in the Cochrane Library has found evidence from randomized trials that taking an oral vitamin D supplement in addition to standard asthma medication is likely to reduce severe asthma attacks.
Featured Review: Kangaroo mother care to reduce morbidity and mortality in low birthweight infants
Featured Review: Kangaroo mother care to reduce morbidity and mortality in low birthweight infants
Cochrane evidence supports the use of kangaroo care in stabilized low birthweight infants as an alternative to conventional neonatal care
Conclusions about the effects of electronic cigarettes remain the same
Conclusions about the effects of electronic cigarettes remain the same
An updated Cochrane Review provides an independent, rigorous assessment of the best available evidence to date about electronic cigarettes for quitting smoking.
Cochrane Iran Presentation
Cochrane Iran Panel in 10th National Epidemiology Congress of Iran is opened with a speech from the CEO of Cochrane
Cochrane Iran is participating in the 10th Iranian National Epidemiology Congress, which is being held in Tehran from November 29, 2023, for three days at the Razi Conference Hall of the Iran University of Medical Sciences.
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Cooperation of Cochrane Iran with the 10th National Epidemiology Congress of Iran - November 2023
Cochrane Iran collaborated in the 10th Iranian National Epidemiology Congress, which is held in Tehran from November 29 to December 1, 2023 at the Razi Conference Hall of the Iran University of Medical Sciences.
Timed intercourse for couples trying to conceive
Timed intercourse for couples trying to conceive
A new Cochrane review of methods to increase chances of successful conception suggests that timed intercourse using urine ovulation tests probably improves live birth and pregnancy rates in women under 40 who had been trying to conceive for less than 12 months, compared to intercourse without ovulation prediction.
WHO Bulletin's call for papers
WHO Bulletin's call for papers: Cochrane community encouraged to share their perspectives on strengthening WHO's guidance role
WHO is planning a landmark issue of its journal, which will focus on its normative leadership function (development of evidence-based guidelines etc). The Cochrane community is encouraged to submit a paper by 1 March 2024.
Human insulin less temperature-sensitive
Human insulin less temperature-sensitive than previously thought
A new Cochrane review has found that insulin can be kept at room temperature for months without losing potency, offering hope to people living with diabetes in regions with limited access to healthcare or stable powered refrigeration.
E-cigarettes, varenicline and cytisine are the most effective stop-smoking aids, analysis of over 150,000 smokers reveals
E-cigarettes, varenicline and cytisine are the most effective stop-smoking aids, analysis of over 150,000 smokers reveals
Comprehensive study reveals nicotine e-cigarettes, varenicline and cytisine are the stop-smoking aids most likely to help people quit smoking.
Testing Treatments
Testing Treatments: Better Research for Better Healthcare
The present book "Testing Treatments: Better Research for Better Healthcare", which is translated and published into Persian by the Cochrane Iran Associate Center, was inspired by a question: ‘How do you ensure that research into medical treatments best meets the needs of patients?