Most common methods of inducing labour similarly effective
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.
2025 in review: tracking and growing patient and public involvement
For more than 30 years, Cochrane has championed the involvement of patients and the public in shaping health evidence, and this commitment remains just as strong today. In 2025, we took significant steps to embed PPI more deeply into our work.
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
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No clear evidence that cannabis-based medicines relieve chronic nerve pain
There is no clear evidence that cannabis-based medicines provide pain relief for chronic neuropathic pain, an updated Cochrane review finds.
Reflections on involvement: Ailsa Butler
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Reflections on involvement: Alex Todhunter-Brown
This month, we’re sharing the full interview with Alex Todhunter-Brown, author of the Cochrane review Physical rehabilitation approaches for the recovery of function and mobility following stroke.
Exercise to treat depression yields similar results to therapy and antidepressants
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.
Community voices: meet Yasmine
Yasmine is a member of the Patient and Public Network and a Cochrane US Year 4 trainee. Yasmine began by contributing to plain language summaries through Cochrane Engage and is now part of a global research project. She shares where this had lead.
School feeding programs lead to modest but meaningful results
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.
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