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GLP-1 drugs effective for weight loss, but more independent studies needed
30 Outubro 2025
Three new Cochrane reviews find evidence that GLP-1 drugs result in clinically meaningful weight loss, but industry-funded studies raise questions.
What is Cochrane doing to strengthen research integrity?
29 Outubro 2025
We continue to lead the field in trustworthiness and transparency by evolving our practices to address the most pressing challenges in research integrity and publishing ethics, and to respond to rapid advances in technology. Here is a wrap up of recent developments in these areas.
Strong evidence supports skin-to-skin contact after birth as standard care
22 Outubro 2025
Immediate skin-to-skin contact between newborns and their mothers offers a better start in life, improving a number of key health metrics, according to a newly-updated Cochrane review.
World Evidence-based Healthcare Day promotes collaborative knowledge communication
20 Outubro 2025
This year, World Evidence-based Healthcare Day is focusing on exchanging information and ideas in creative and collaborative ways.
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