CCInfo: Electronic news bulletin of The Cochrane Collaboration 15 October 2009 Contents: A. Minor update of the Cochrane Handbook B. New Newsletter C. Free trial access to the Health Economic Evaluations Database D. Call for volunteers E. Announcing the new Cochrane Journal Club F. Systematic Review Finalizing Course G. Job ad - Research Fellow Public Health Review Group H. Job ads - MRC Clinical Trials Unit I. CCInfo format request J. Next issue of CCInfo XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX A. Sender: Julian Higgins [julian.higgins@mrc-bsu.cam.ac.uk] Handbook Advisory Group Subject: Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions 5.0.2 released A minor update of the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions has been released to match the reprint (with corrections) of the John Wiley & Sons book. Corrections have been made to some search strategies (Boxes 6.4.a, 6.4.b, 6.4.c and 6.4.d) and to Table 13.2.b in the non-randomized studies chapter. Further information: http://www.cochrane.org/resources/handbook/ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX B. Sender: Lisa McGovern [lmcgover@uottawa.ca] Canadian Cochrane Centre Subject: New Newsletter I am pleased to advise that the following newsletter is now available for your reading pleasure: Cochrane Lung Cancer Group http://www.cochrane.org/newslett/LCGNewsletterOctober2009.pdf XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX C. Sender: Ian Shemilt [i.shemilt@uea.ac.uk] Campbell & Cochrane Economics Methods Group (CCEMG) Subject: Free trial access to the Health Economic Evaluations Database for Cochrane authors and TSCs. We are pleased to announce the launch of a CCEMG &Wiley-Blackwell pilot initiative to provide free trial access to the Health Economic Evaluations Database (HEED).  Free trial access to HEED is available for one year to authorised authors of Cochrane reviews and Trial Search Coordinators of Cochrane Review Groups, via the CCEMG website (http://www.c-cemg.org). The initiative aims to promote use of HEED in searches conducted for Cochrane intervention reviews that aim to incorporate economic evidence, alongside use of the NHS Economic Evaluation Database (NHS EED) and other specialist health economics literature databases. Registered users will also be offered free access to additional services, including specialist training and peer review. Please would you disseminate this e-mail to the members of your entity as appropriate, and direct them to the CCEMG website (http://www.c-cemg.org) for more information and an online application form. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX D. Sender: Ann Ervin [aervin@jhsph.edu] Eyes and Vision Group Subject: Call for volunteers Japanese to English translation volunteers needed The Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group hopes to recruit volunteers willing to assist us with the translation of a limited number of journal articles from Japanese to English (to determine eligibility for a systematic review in progress). Please email Ann Ervin at uscevg@jhsph.edu if interested. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX E. Sender: Laura Sampson [lsampson@wiley.com] Wiley-Blackwell Subject: Announcing the new Cochrane Journal Club Finally – no more searching for relevant and interesting papers to discuss at your next journal club session! Cochrane Journal Club presents a recent Cochrane review, together with relevant background information and related resources, podcasts by the authors explaining the key points of the review, and discussion questions to help you to explore the review methods and findings in more detail.  In addition, Cochrane Journal Club provides downloadable PowerPoint slides containing key figures and tables, ready for you to present the paper to your Journal Club group over that much needed cup of coffee.  Every Cochrane Journal Club article is specially selected from the hundreds of new and updated reviews published in each issue of The Cochrane Library, and each one focuses on a review of special interest, such as a review that will change practice or one that employs a new statistical method. Visit www.cochranejournalclub.com to join the debate – take a look and let us know what you think. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX F. Sender: Marta Roque [MRoque@santpau.cat] Iberoamerican Cochrane Centre Subject: Systematic Review Finalizing Course Event: Systematic Review Finalizing Course Location: Iberoamerican Cochrane Centre Date: 9-11 November 2009 Details: This course is targeted to authors developing a Cochrane review. Sessions on topics of interest (RevMan5, risk of bias, summary of findings tables) will be combined with computer sessions devoted to work on each author's review. Experienced tutors will be available to give you practical and individual advice. Language: The course will be held in Spanish Contact: For registration, please contact Claudia Barberon claudia.barberon@cochrane.es Website: http://cochrane.es/curso_avanzado_revisiones XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX G. Sender: Jodie Doyle [jdoyle@vichealth.vic.gov.au] Public Health Review Group Subject: Job ad - Research Fellow Public Health Review Group Organisation: The McCaughey Centre - VicHealth Centre for the Promotion of Mental Health and Community Wellbeing, School of Population Health, University of Melbourne Location: Victoria, Australia Extended Closing Date: 21 October 2009 Details: We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Research Fellow to assist with the coordination and administration of the Cochrane Public Health Review Group (PHRG). This is a varied role and will include assisting with the editorial processes involved in review production, providing advice to authors conducting systematic reviews, developing and conducting training programs for review authors and assisting with methodological developments for conducting reviews of complex public health interventions. Researchers with a keen interest in evidence informed public health will be highly regarded. This is a full-time role for 2 years with a salary in the range of $68,939 - $81,863 plus 9% superannuation. Contact: Enquiries to Liz Waters, ewaters@unimelb.edu.au Website: A copy of the position description is available at http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=579687&lCategoryID= 1800&lWorkTypeID=&lLocationID=&lPayScaleID=1154&stp=AW&sLanguage=en XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX H. Sender: Jayne Tierney [jt@ctu.mrc.ac.uk] Individual Patient Data Meta-analysis Methods Group Subject: Job ads - MRC Clinical Trials Unit Position: Senior Medical Statistician, Meta-analysis and/or Trial Methodology (2 posts) Organisation: Medical Research Council, Clinical Trials Unit Location: London, Euston Road Application deadline: 26 October 2008 Details: The MRC Clinical Trials Unit undertakes national and international studies to assess the value of medical interventions in a cancer, HIV and other diseases such as osteoarthritis, diabetes and TB. It has also become part of a national network of seven Hubs for Trials Methodology Research (HTMR), established by the MRC to develop new and improved methods to design, conduct and analyse clinical trials (and related studies). This is an excellent opportunity to become part of the MRC Clinical Trials Unit Hub. We are seeking two experienced Medical Statisticians to lead and supervise methodological research relating to clinical trials and/or meta-analysis; the balance depending on experience and interests. They will act as a statistical methodology resource for the Unit, and be encouraged to develop their own research interests. Contact: Jayne Tierney (j.tierney@ctu.mrc.ac.uk), Meta-analysis Lead of the Clinical Trials Unit Hub or Patrick Royston (p.royston@ctu.mrc.ac.uk), Statistical Lead of the Clinical Trials Unit Hub. Website: For the full job description, person specification and to apply online, visit http://jobs.mrc.ac.uk and use reference CTU09/525 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX I. Sender: Lisa McGovern [cochrane@uottawa.ca] Canadian Cochrane Network and Centre Subject: CCInfo format request For ease of reading, we have adopted certain templates to keep CCInfo news items brief but ensure that key information is included. Would you kindly provide event and job ads using the following templates: Workshop: Date: Location: Details: Contact: Email: Website: Position: Organisation: Location: Application Deadline: Details: Contact: Website: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX J. Sender: Lisa McGovern [cochrane@uottawa.ca] Canadian Cochrane Network and Centre  Subject: Next issue of CCInfo   The next issue of CCInfo will be published 29 October 2009. Please submit your items to cochrane@uottawa.ca and include "CCInfo" in the subject line. 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