Is water fluoridation effective in preventing tooth decay?
Fluoridation of community drinking water to prevent tooth decay is a widespread public health intervention and has been since the mid-twentieth century.
CMAJ editorial urges restoration of funding for Cochrane Canada
Canada's Global News reports on an editorial published 7 December 2015 in CMAJ, the Canadian Association Medical Journal.
Portion sizes and policy considerations
In an analysis published in the 2 December issue of the BMJ, the authors of the Cochrane Review of 'Portion, package or tableware size for changing selection and consumption of food, alcohol and tobacco' consider the policy implications of the review's findi
Health system and community level interventions for improving antenatal care coverage and health outcomes
The Authors' story
The Cochrane authors of ‘Health system and community level interventions for improving antenatal care coverage and health outcomes’ share the background of the review, the evidence they found, and their recommendations.
Researchers urge caution in prescribing commonly used drug to treat ADHD
Authors of new Cochrane Review remain uncertain about effect of widely used medicine on ADHD symptoms, despite large amount of research. Some evidence of increased sleeplessness and loss of appetite leads researchers to encourage more caution in use of methylphenidate.
The Cochrane Library has published one of the most comprehensive assessments to date on the benefits and harms of a widely prescribed drug used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Multiple-micronutrient supplementation for women during pregnancy
In low- and middle-income countries, many women have poor diets and are deficient in nutrients and micronutrients which are required for good health. Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals that are needed by the body in very small quantities but are important for normal functioning, growth, and development. During pregnancy, with the need to provide nutrition for the fetus, these women often become more deficient. This deficiency can impact on their health and that of their babies.
The deworming debate
Timeline: the deworming debate
Readers wishing to submit feedback on the conduct or findings of this Cochrane Review are welcome to do so via our feedback system: this is available by following the 'Submit Comments' link in the Article Tools menu, which appears to the right of the published article on the Cochrane Library site.
Big data and health
“Big Data” has become a commonly used catchphrase in recent years, as reliance on computer technology has spread across financial, retail, communications, record management, and other sectors. The term refers to the collection, management, and storage of vast amounts of data – defined by Wikipedia as ‘data sets so large or complex that traditional data processing applications are inadequate.’
Featured Review: Structured telephone support or non-invasive telemonitoring in the management of people with heart failure
Implementation of structured telephone support and non-invasive home telemonitoring should be considered an evidence-based strategy to improve the quality of care and outcomes for people with heart failure
Doctors and patients making decisions together could reduce the number of antibiotics prescribed for acute respiratory infections
A new Cochrane Review published today shows that when doctors and patients are encouraged to discuss the need for prescribing antibiotics for acute respiratory infections jointly, fewer are prescribed. This may be useful in the fight against antibiotic resistance.
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