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Cochrane's sustainable path to open access
29 janvier 2026
At the Cochrane Collaboration, open science has long been at the heart of our ethos. From publishing free plain language summaries in multiple languages to making study data available , we have always strived to make our evidence accessible, transparent and useful to as many people…
Most common methods of inducing labour similarly effective
27 janvier 2026
A new review including over 100 clinical trials has found that no induction method was clearly effective than low-dose vaginal misoprostol, although some methods were less effective and safety profiles varied.
23 janvier 2026
From preventing complications in pregnancy to improving outcomes for the world’s youngest children, our work reflects the disparities in maternal, newborn and child health that still persist today. For Maternal Health Awareness Day, we take a look at some of Cochrane's achievements in this area, and our plans for the future.
Cochrane Interactive Learning launches a new module on living systematic reviews
22 janvier 2026
We are excited to share the release of our new Cochrane Interactive Learning module on conducting living systematic reviews. A living systematic review is continually updated to incorporate newly emerging evidence as it becomes available. The approach involves frequent cycles of…
No clear evidence that cannabis-based medicines relieve chronic nerve pain
19 janvier 2026
There is no clear evidence that cannabis-based medicines provide pain relief for chronic neuropathic pain, an updated Cochrane review finds.
Exercise to treat depression yields similar results to therapy and antidepressants
8 janvier 2026
Exercise may reduce symptoms of depression to a similar extent as psychological therapy, according to an updated Cochrane review. When compared with antidepressant medication, exercise also showed a similar effect, but the evidence was of low certainty.
School feeding programs lead to modest but meaningful results
11 décembre 2025
Free or subsidized school meals lead to modest gains in math and school enrolment, according to a new Cochrane review that examined the global impact of school feeding programs on disadvantaged children in both high-income countries and low- and middle-income countries.
New evidence questions the benefit of calcium supplements in pregnancy for preventing pre-eclampsia
3 décembre 2025
An updated Cochrane review has found that calcium supplementation has no effect on pre-eclampsia, challenging long-held assumptions about the role of calcium in preventing hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.
New research confirms HPV vaccination prevents cervical cancer
24 novembre 2025
Two new Cochrane reviews show strong and consistent evidence that HPV vaccines are effective in preventing cervical cancer and pre-cancerous changes, especially when given to young people before they are exposed to the virus.
What do we know about the HPV vaccine?
24 novembre 2025
Learn about HPV as we answer common questions and explore how vaccination can protect children.
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