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Insufficient evidence to back medical cannabis for insomnia

13 October 2026

A new Cochrane review finds that existing evidence is too uncertain to determine whether medical cannabis improves sleep or daytime functioning in people with insomnia.

Cochrane International Mobility - Sara Pessano

9 October 2026

In this series, we profile those that have participated in the Cochrane International Mobility Program and learn more about their experiences.

Cochrane International Mobility - Kristina Shcherbatiuk

9 October 2026

In this series, we profile those that have participated in the Cochrane International Mobility Program and learn more about their experiences.

Pharmaceutical company marketing negatively influences prescribing

9 October 2026

Doctors’ prescribing habits are heavily influenced by payments, gifts, and free meals from pharmaceutical companies, leading to more expensive, less appropriate and more drugs being prescribed, a new Cochrane review finds.

Vaccines for preventing pneumococcal infection in adults – a call for author teams

We are looking author teams to take on a new Cochrane review in this area. Teams should be prepared to address the complexities inherent in reviews of pneumococcal vaccines, including the wide range of vaccine valencies available and the variation in vaccination schedules across countries.

Cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety disorders in children and adolescents – a call for author teams

We are looking for author teams with in-depth content knowledge to undertake one or more evidence synthesis which address some or all the uncertainties in this area.

Interventions for educating children who are at risk of asthma-related emergency department attendance - a call for author teams

Asthma management has evolved considerably. Digital health technologies, personalized asthma action plans, school-based support, remote monitoring, and multifaceted self-management programmes have become more common. That is why we are looking for author teams to take on a Cochrane review in this area.

Pharmacological interventions for promoting smoking cessation during pregnancy – a call for author teams

Tobacco smoking during pregnancy remains a major public health concern and is associated with adverse outcomes for both pregnant women and infants. Effective interventions to support smoking cessation during pregnancy therefore continue to be a global healthcare priority. We are looking for author teams to update this review.

Collaborative care for depression and anxiety problems – a call for author teams

Depression and anxiety are among the leading causes of disability worldwide and place considerable burden on individuals, families, healthcare systems, and society. We are looking for author teams to take on a new Cochrane review in this area.

School-based programmes for preventing smoking – a call for author teams

We are looking for author teams to take on this review assessing school‐based programmes for preventing smoking.