CCInfo: Electronic news bulletin of The Cochrane Collaboration 12 June 2008 Contents: A. New publication date for Issue 3, 2008, The Cochrane Library B. Invitation to contribute to Cochrane audio and video online! C. Cochrane Breast Cancer Group (CBCG) staff changes D. Walter Jobson Horne Prize for Martin Burton E. Recently published Cochrane newsletters F. Finalizing Cochrane Systematic Reviews, Spain G. International Conference on Evidence/Bioethics, Costa Rica H. Planning and conducting Clinical Trials of High Scientific Evidence” meeting, Brazil I. US Cochrane Conference on Priority Setting for Systematic Reviews J. Completing a Cochrane Systematic Review Workshop, US K. Training courses, York, UK L. New issue of Evidence & Policy M. Job ad - Analyst/Health Services Researcher N. Job ad - Research associate O. Next Issue of CCInfo XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX A. Sender: Deborah Pentesco-Gilbert [dpentesc@wiley.co.uk] Subject: New publication date for Issue 3, 2008, The Cochrane Library Please note that the PPG has agreed a new publication date for Issue 3, 2008, The Cochrane Library as the 16th July 2008. This is a week later than the advertised 9th July 2008 release due to a one-off systems and resource load on Wiley InterScience(WIS) when the Blackwell journals are moved over to WIS during the first week of July. This will not impact on any future deadlines or publication dates for The Cochrane Library. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you and invite you to inform any authors and other stakeholders who may need to know the Issue 3 publication date. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX B. Sender: Dave Booker [dbooker@cochrane.de] Subject: Invitation to contribute to Cochrane audio and video online! You may have noticed the no-longer-so-new 'Multimedia portal' on Cochrane.org. There you can find everything from introductory videos about Cochrane, to Podcasts of selected reviews from The Cochrane Library, to 'slidecasts' and video and audio from presentations at events and colloquia. Do you have a long commute to work? Consider subscribing to the audio podcasts and using your mp3-enabled car stereo to read the new review summaries as you drive each day! Have you considered posting audio from a recent training event online for public use, but don't know how? Consult our podcasting guide at www.cochrane.org/resources/podcasting_guide.htm. Or go the next step and learn about slidecasting (http://www.slideshare.net/tour) or posting videos (http://www.google.com/support/youtube/bin/topic.py?topic=10521) We invite you to tell us about your own audio-visual content, from your entity. We'll be more than happy to place a link on the multimedia portal to it, and help you drive interested traffic to your material! It's not in English? Even better! See it all at www.cochrane.org/multimedia Dave Booker, Chris Mavergames and the whole Cochrane Web Team web@cochrane.org XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX C. Sender: Sharon Parker [sparker@ctc.usyd.edu.au] Subject: Cochrane Breast Cancer Group (CBCG) staff changes Nicole Holcroft has recently stepped down from the TSC role with the CBCG. Nicole has diligently undertaken the TSC tasks for over 5 years, particularly enhancing the Specialised Register and providing valuable search assistance for our authors. Luckily for us, Nicole will maintain close contact through her new role with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR). We would therefore like to express our sincere thanks and wish her well in her new position. Fergus Tai has taken over the TSC role and we welcome him to the post. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX D. Sender: Mike Clarke [mclarke@cochrane.co.uk] Subject: Walter Jobson Horne Prize for Martin Burton I am delighted to announce that Martin Burton, co-ordinating editor of the Cochrane Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders Group, has been awarded the Walter Jobson Horne Prize by the British Medical Association. This is in recognition of his distinguished work in the science and practice of laryngology and otology, in particular his work in The Cochrane Collaboration, including the establishment of the Cochrane ENT Group in 1998. In accepting this honour, Martin is keen to point out that the award also attests to the hard work of his staff and colleagues in the ENT Group. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX E. Sender: Cheryl Arratoon [carratoo@uottawa.ca] Subject: Recently published Cochrane newsletters Read about the news and activities of the following entities in their recent newsletters posted at www.cochrane.org/newslett/index.htm Injuries Group Neuromuscular Disease Group Oral Health Group Renal Group XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX F. Sender: Marta Roque [MRoque@santpau.cat] Subject: Finalizing Cochrane Systematic Reviews, Spain Course: Finalizing Cochrane Systematic Reviews Date: 16-18 June 2008 Location: Barcelona, Spain Details: This course is targetted to Cochrane authors who struggle to finalize or update their review. The course will combine theoretical sessions with supervised hands-on sessions in the computer room using RevMan 5 to work on the participants' reviews. The Iberoamerican Cochrane Centre staff will be available to help with the review completion. The course will be held in Spanish. Contact: Claudia Barberon ( secret@cochrane.es ). Iberoamerican Cochrane Centre XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX G. Sender: J. Beaman [jbeaman@ihcai.org] Subject: International Conference on Evidence/Bioethics, Costa Rica Events: * 7th Annual Meeting of the Iberoamerican Cochrane Network * 5th Annual Meeting of the Iberoamerican Clinical Practice Guidelines Network and Improving the Quality of Health Care (Iberoamerican Network-CPG) * 2nd Annual Meeting of the Central American Branch of the Iberoamerican Cochrane Network * 1st Costa Rican Bioethics Conference Host: the Inter-University Master's Program in Bioethics at the National University and the University of Costa Rica Date: 25-27 June Location: San José, Costa Rica Details: This inspiring meeting will bring together professionals to examine bioethics and evidence-based health practices as they relate to research involving human subjects. It will include topics relevant to organizations in the clinical field as well as health policy. In addition,workshops will be offered on Cochrane Collaboration methods (e.g., RevMan 5), evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, and the production and use of systematic reviews. Contact: For more information and to register for the conference, please visit: www.ihcai.org/CIBE_2008.htm or email info@ihcai.org All are invited to attend - we hope to see you there! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX H. Sender: Raphael F. de Souza [raphael@forp.usp.br] Subject: Planning and conducting Clinical Trials of High Scientific Evidence meeting, Brazil Host: University of São Paulo Date: 5 July 2008 Location: Ribeirão Preto, Brazil Details: This will be a full-day series of lectures about the importance of randomized controlled trials, the activities of the CONSORT group and trial registration. The meeting’s brief schedule is: 1. The CONSORT Group (videoconference), by Dr. Gordon Guyatt (Department of Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics – McMaster University; Member, CLARITY Group) 2. What is a Randomized Clinical Trial - RCT?, by Dr. Raphael Freitas de Souza (Ribeirão Preto Dental School at the University of São Paulo; Author from the Cochrane Oral Health Group) 3. CONSORT - checklist e flowchart, by Dr. Jaqueline Martins and Dr. Letícia Melo de Sousa (Graduate students from the Ribeirão Preto Medical School) 4. Statistical Contribution for The CONSORT checklist, by Dr. Edson Zangiacomi Martinez (Ribeirão Preto Medical School and Centre of Quantitative Methods) 5. National Register of RCTs and introduction to Evidence Portal of Health Evidence Library, by Verônica Abdala (Cooperative Services of Information, Manager on BIREME/OPAS/OMS) 6. Discussion Contact: lapomh@uol.com.br for more information or registration. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX I. Sender: Janice Gordon [jlgordon@jhsph.edu] Subject: US Cochrane Conference on Priority Setting for Systematic Reviews Event: US Cochrane Conference on Priority Setting for Systematic Reviews Host: US Cochrane Center Date: 10 – 11 July 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Details: How do we decide which systematic review to do? Is there an ideal system for prioritizing which systematic reviews get done, or are there many ways to make the decision? Policy makers, health care providers, consumers and payers will come together to share current practice, innovative approaches, and untested models to set priorities. Conference participants will explore new and existing priority setting models through plenary sessions, case studies, debates, workshops and discussions. Models, criteria, standards and methods will be presented by a wide variety of individuals and agencies involved in producing systematic reviews. Confirmed Speakers: Lorne Becker, Lisa Bero, Martin Burton, Lester Firkins, Ian Graham, Alison Little, Doug McCrory, Shawna Mercer, David Moher, Sally Morton, Jean Slutsky, Hal Sox, Sharon Straus, Evelyn Whitlock, Gail Wilensky Register before 15 June for Early Bird Savings! Contact: Agenda & registration material are available at: http://apps1.jhsph.edu/cochrane/prioritysetting.htm XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX J. Sender: Ann Ervin [aervin@jhsph.edu] Subject: Completing a Cochrane Systematic Review Workshop, US Date: 16-18 July 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland (USA) Details: This workshop guides participants through the steps of developing a systematic review and includes presentations about Cochrane methodology and hands-on practice using the Cochrane Collaboration’s Review Manager (RevMan) software. Priority registration for those interested in contributing to the Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group. Those with Cochrane registered titles, protocols, and reviews as well as those interested in learning more about systematic reviews are also accepted, space permitting. Contact: Ann Ervin (uscevg@jhsph.edu) or go to the website www.cochraneeyes.org/workshops/systematicreview.htm for more information. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX K. Sender: Sue Collins [sc27@york.ac.uk] Subject: Training Courses - York, England, UK Courses: Introduction to Statistics for Clinical Trials 6-7 October 2008 Introduction to the Design & Conduct of Clinical Trials 8-10 October 2008 Host: The York Trials Unit Location: University of York, U.K. Details: The aim of our courses is to equip participants with the basic skills and knowledge for the design, conduct and analysis of randomised controlled trials. The courses should be of interest to nurses, doctors and allied health professionals who are interested in rigorous evaluation of healthcare interventions. *Registration fees on or before 1 August 2008* Introduction to Statistics for Clinical Trials and Introduction to the Design & Conduct of Clinical Trials - £730 Or Introduction to Statistics for Clinical Trials - £290 Or Introduction to the Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials - £490 Link to more information: http://news.cochrane.org/view/item/review_one.jsp?j=1108 Contact: Course Administrator, Sue Collins 01904 321727 email address sc27@york.ac.uk XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX L. Sender: Jessica Hughes [Jessica.Hughes@bristol.ac.uk] Subject: New issue of Evidence & Policy The new issue of Evidence & Policy (Volume 4, number 2) is now available. Don't forget that we are currently offering a free online trial during which time you can access all online content, as available to subscribers. To sign up, go to www.ingentaconnect.com/content/tpp/ep Evidence & Policy is also now available as part of the new Policy Press journals combination packages. By subscribing to these you can save 10% on either the online or print and online prices. For more information please see https://www.policypress.org.uk/journals/evidence_policy/ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX M. Sender: Sarah Garner [Sarah.Garner@nice.org.uk] Subject: Job ad - Analyst/Health Services Researcher Position: Analyst/Health Services Researcher, full-time 18 month fixed-term Organisation: Research & Development Team, NICE Location: London Holborn office, UK Application deadline: 16 June 2008 Details: Key responsibilities include the establishment of a database of uncertainties in cancer management, as part of the Consortium for Coordination of Cancer Clinical Practice Guidelines in Europe (CoCanCPG). You will also be responsible for the quality assurance, collation, prioritisation and promotion of the Institute’s research recommendations and for maintaining and expanding the database of NICE’s previous guidance decisions. Contact: For an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Sarah Garner at sarah.garner@nice.org.uk Website: Please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk quoting reference number 907-55 for more information and applying online. Only online applications will be accepted. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX N. Sender: Dr. Fujian Song [Fujian.Song@uea.ac.uk] Subject: Job ad - Research associate Position: Research associate, fixed-term for 24 months Organisation: University of East Anglia Location: Norwich, UK Application deadline: 12 noon on 24 June 2008 Details: Methodological research on indirect comparison of healthcare interventions. Contact: Call 01603 593493 or by mail to the Human Resources Division, UEA, Norwich, NR4 7TJ. Website: Further particulars and an application form can be obtained from the University's web page at: www.uea.ac.uk/hr/jobs/ or by e-mail at: hr@uea.ac.uk Ref: ra495 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX O. Sender: Cheryl Arratoon [cochrane@uottawa.ca] Subject: Next Issue of CCInfo The next issue of CCInfo will be published 26 June 2008. Please submit your items to cochrane@uottawa.ca and include "CCInfo" in the subject line. Unless you request otherwise, your submissions to the CCInfo may be duplicated in other regular Cochrane Collaboration news channels such as Cochrane News and the Cochrane Collaboration web site, at the discretion of the editors. Best regards, Cheryl Arratoon Knowledge Broker Canadian Cochrane Network and Centre 1 Stewart St, 2nd Floor Ottawa, ON, Canada K1N 6N5 Email: cochrane@uottawa.ca Web: www.ccnc.cochrane.org XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX To subscribe to or unsubscribe from the CCInfo list, please go to http://lists.cochrane.org/mailman/listinfo/ccinfo, or contact the Editor at cochrane@uottawa.ca