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New review: The effect of sample site and collection procedure on identification of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection

The review authors compared the sensitivity of different sampling collection sites and methods for the detection of current SARS‐CoV‐2 infection with any molecular or antigen‐based test.

Cochrane Systematic Review: NEW

Evaluation of a strategic academic-government partnership to advance COVID-19 clinical practice guidelines access and uptake in South Africa

The authors of this publication used Cochrane’s KT Framework to map and analyse COVID-19 response activities instituted by a strategic academic-government partnership to supportEIDMduring the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa.

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Treatment of uncomplicated hepatic cystic echinococcosis (hydatid disease)

In this review the authors assess the benefits and harms of medication, percutaneous and surgical interventions for treating uncomplicated hepatic cystic echinococcosis.

Cochrane Systematic Review: NEW

The impact of guideline recommended protein intake on mortality and length of intensive care unit and hospital stay in critically ill adults: a systematic review

In this review, the authors' objectives were to assess to which extent reaching the protein target of 1.2 g/kg/day for critically ill adults (according to guidelines recommended values) affects important clinical outcomes.

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Assessing qualitative data richness and thickness: Development of an evidence-based tool for use in qualitative evidence synthesis

Existing tools do not address explicitly the assessment of both data richness and thickness in the context of qualitative evidence synthesis. To address this gap, the authors developed, piloted, and conducted initial user testing of a richness and thickness assessment tool.

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Drug-resistant tuberculosis case-finding strategies: scoping review

In this scoping review, the authors assessed the available literature on drug-resistant tuberculosis case-finding strategies.

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Intention-to-treat analyses and missing outcome data: a tutorial

This tutorial focuses on “intention-to-treat” analyses and missing outcome data in systematic reviews.

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Challenging the current hypothesis that thrombosis is responsible for the post-COVID-19 condition

The authors of this article conclude that there remains no current reliable evidence to support the hypothesis of a persistent prothrombotic state underlying the symptoms of post-COVID-19 condition (PCC).

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Wolbachia‐carrying Aedes mosquitoes for preventing dengue infection

Does releasing Wolbachia‐carrying mosquitoes prevent dengue infection?

Cochrane Systematic Review: NEW

Use of qualitative research in World Health Organisation guidelines: a document analysis

The authors of this publication describe and appraise how qualitative research has been used to inform World Heath Organization guidance since 2020.

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A synthesis of qualitative evidence of barriers and facilitators in implementing guidelines for TB testing in healthcare settings

The authors of this publication identified, appraised and synthesized qualitative evidence exploring the barriers and facilitators to implementing TB testing guidelines.

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A rapid overview of systematic reviews on the effects of palm oil intake compared with intake of other vegetable oils on mortality and cardiovascular health in children and adults

This rapid overview is aimed at people making decisions that require an understanding of the available research evidence on the effects of palm oil intake on cardiovascular health.

Peer-reviewed article

Community views on active case finding for tuberculosis in low- and middle-income countries: a qualitative evidence synthesis

What do people think of strategies to identify cases of tuberculosis in low‐ and middle‐income countries? Cochrane review authors aimed to understand the experiences and perspectives of people who had been involved in ACF, including people with tuberculosis, community members, and health workers.

Cochrane Systematic Review: NEW

An evaluation of the recommendations for primary nutrition research addressing noncommunicable disease using the EPICOT+ framework: A cross-sectional descriptive meta-research study of Cochrane nutrition systematic reviews

This study aimed to describe and summarize the research recommendations for primary research made in Cochrane nutrition systematic reviews (SRs).

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