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Cochrane has published an update to the Rapid Review assessing the effectiveness of quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic
UPDATED 27 Oct with a new visual abstractThe updated review summarizes evidence available from studies that show how quarantine affects the spread of COVID-19. The studies included in the review consistently conclude that...
27 October 2020
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Review: Interventions to reduce contaminated aerosols produced during dental procedures for preventing infectious diseases
Why is this question important?
Most dental care procedures create tiny drops of liquid that float in the air, called aerosols. For example, to remove the film of bacteria (plaque) that builds on teeth, dentists use scaling...
13 October 2020
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Living Review: Plasma from people who have recovered from COVID‐19 to treat individuals with COVID‐19
Updated October 12th 2020
People who have recovered from COVID-19 develop natural defences to the disease in their blood (antibodies). Antibodies are found in part of the blood called plasma. Plasma from blood donated from recovered patients,...
12 October 2020
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Cochrane Review: Psychological and social interventions for the prevention of mental disorders in people living in low‐ and middle‐income countries affected by humanitarian crises
Mental health disorders are among the leading contributors to all years lived with disability. Prevention strategies offer new possibilities to reduce their disease...
5 October 2020
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Cochrane has published a new review on 'Prophylactic anticoagulants for people hospitalised with COVID-19'.
COVID-19 typically affects the lungs and airways, however, in addition to respiratory problems, about 16% of people hospitalised with COVID-19 experience problems with their blood and blood vessels, leading to blood clots forming in the...
2 October 2020
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Many healthcare workers work alone or have little access to colleagues and specialists. This is a common problem for healthcare workers in rural areas or low‐income countries. One possible solution to this problem is to offer healthcare workers advice and support through mobile technologies that allow healthcare workers to get help from colleagues...
18 September 2020
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Three new reviews have published on mouthwashes/nasal sprays to protect healthcare workers and patients from COVID-19 infection. Healthcare workers are at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis, with repeated exposure to individuals who are, or may be, infected, and are therefore at risk themselves.
These workers may be especially at risk when...
17 September 2020
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Are digital contact tracing technologies effective during infectious disease outbreaks?
17 Sept - New visual summary added
Why is this question important?
The global COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of accurate and timely contact tracing. Contact tracing tells people that they may have been near someone with - or showing symptoms of -...
17 September 2020
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How well does behavioural activation therapy work for depression in adults? And what about the effects of this treatment on depression for adults with long‐term physical conditions? Two new Cochrane systematic reviews look at the available evidence.
Depression is a common mental health problem. It can cause a persistent feeling of sadness and...
9 September 2020
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Approaches to guiding oxygen therapy in adult intensive care patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a very severe breathing problem with a high mortality rate (chance of dying). It has many potential causes, including viral infections such as COVID-19, and there are no specific treatments...
1 September 2020
Cochrane has published an update to the Rapid Review assessing the effectiveness of quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic UPDATED 27 Oct with a new visual abstractThe updated review summarizes evidence available from studies that show how quarantine affects the spread of COVID-19. The studies included in the review consistently conclude that...27 October 2020
Review: Interventions to reduce contaminated aerosols produced during dental procedures for preventing infectious diseases Why is this question important? Most dental care procedures create tiny drops of liquid that float in the air, called aerosols. For example, to remove the film of bacteria (plaque) that builds on teeth, dentists use scaling...13 October 2020
Living Review: Plasma from people who have recovered from COVID‐19 to treat individuals with COVID‐19 Updated October 12th 2020 People who have recovered from COVID-19 develop natural defences to the disease in their blood (antibodies). Antibodies are found in part of the blood called plasma. Plasma from blood donated from recovered patients,...12 October 2020
Cochrane Review: Psychological and social interventions for the prevention of mental disorders in people living in low‐ and middle‐income countries affected by humanitarian crises Mental health disorders are among the leading contributors to all years lived with disability. Prevention strategies offer new possibilities to reduce their disease...5 October 2020
Cochrane has published a new review on 'Prophylactic anticoagulants for people hospitalised with COVID-19'. COVID-19 typically affects the lungs and airways, however, in addition to respiratory problems, about 16% of people hospitalised with COVID-19 experience problems with their blood and blood vessels, leading to blood clots forming in the...2 October 2020
Many healthcare workers work alone or have little access to colleagues and specialists. This is a common problem for healthcare workers in rural areas or low‐income countries. One possible solution to this problem is to offer healthcare workers advice and support through mobile technologies that allow healthcare workers to get help from colleagues...18 September 2020
Three new reviews have published on mouthwashes/nasal sprays to protect healthcare workers and patients from COVID-19 infection. Healthcare workers are at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis, with repeated exposure to individuals who are, or may be, infected, and are therefore at risk themselves. These workers may be especially at risk when...17 September 2020
Are digital contact tracing technologies effective during infectious disease outbreaks? 17 Sept - New visual summary added Why is this question important? The global COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of accurate and timely contact tracing. Contact tracing tells people that they may have been near someone with - or showing symptoms of -...17 September 2020
How well does behavioural activation therapy work for depression in adults? And what about the effects of this treatment on depression for adults with long‐term physical conditions? Two new Cochrane systematic reviews look at the available evidence. Depression is a common mental health problem. It can cause a persistent feeling of sadness and...9 September 2020
Approaches to guiding oxygen therapy in adult intensive care patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a very severe breathing problem with a high mortality rate (chance of dying). It has many potential causes, including viral infections such as COVID-19, and there are no specific treatments...1 September 2020