Latest news from Cochrane

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  Piloting living evidence gap maps to address global health priorities

  14 七月 2025

  Cochrane is piloting two living evidence gap maps in 2025 to map primary research and systematic reviews in two urgent areas of global health: dengue prevention and neonatal mortality reduction.

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  Why systematic reviewers should lead the charge for research integrity

  8 七月 2025

  As systematic reviewers, we synthesize the best available evidence to inform the decisions of the public, patients, clinicians, and policy makers. But what happens when the evidence is fatally flawed? Lisa Bero argues that systematic reviewers are uniquely positioned – and ethically obligated – to detect problematic studies and champion research integrity.

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  Cochrane launches new interactive learning module on rapid reviews

  1 七月 2025

  Discover more information about our new interactive learning module on rapid reviews, designed to support researchers and health decision-makers who need to produce high-quality evidence quickly and efficiently.

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  How is Cochrane advancing responsible AI for evidence synthesis?

  24 六月 2025

  We are committed to addressing the challenges associated with AI with an approach that is measured and responsible. Discover the work we are doing to ensure AI is used responsibly in evidence synthesis.

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  Virtual reality gives stroke rehab a new dimension

  20 六月 2025

  A Cochrane review has found that virtual reality (VR), when used in addition to standard therapy, can help stroke survivors regain arm movement. The findings suggests that VR could be a promising tool to boost rehabilitation efforts.

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  New strategy shaped by our volunteers

  18 六月 2025

  Cochrane launches its first-ever volunteer strategy, developed in response to feedback from more than 1900 people who are either currently volunteering, or interested in getting involved.

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  Cochrane at the 78th World Health Assembly

  3 六月 2025

  Read our reflections on a week of historic milestones and inspiring dialogue at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA), the world’s foremost global health policy event.

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  Weak evidence behind how we measure pain in babies

  11 四月 2025

  A newly-published Cochrane review reveals significant gaps in the clinical rating scales used to assess pain in newborn babies, highlighting the urgent need for improved tools and global collaboration.