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Vapes help more people quit smoking than other methods
26 August 2026
Nicotine e-cigarettes are more effective in helping people quit smoking than many conventional methods such as nicotine gums and patches and quitting with behavioural support or no support at all, an updated Cochrane review finds.
New Cochrane gap map highlights big gaps in dengue prevention research
24 August 2026
A new Cochrane evidence and gap map (EGM) has mapped the global research landscape on dengue prevention, finding plenty of research but not enough of it synthesized in ways policymakers can use.
A collective statement on confidence in childhood vaccination
21 August 2026
A consortium of leading scientific and global public health organizations including Cochrane have issued a collective statement reaffirming the safety and effectiveness of childhood vaccination, including the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine and its individual components.
Announcing the 2027 Cochrane Colloquium in Kyoto, Japan
7 August 2026
We're excited to announce that the 2027 Cochrane Colloquium will take place in Kyoto, Japan on 2-4 November 2027, with pre-conference meetings on 1 November.
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