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Cluster-randomized controlled trials: a tutorial

This tutorial focuses on cluster-randomized controlled trials (cluster-RCTs). What cluster-RCTs are, why they might be used, and how to include data from cluster-RCTs in systematic reviews.

Peer-reviewed article

Topical repellents for malaria prevention

This Cochrane Review aims to measure the effectiveness of topical repellents to prevent malaria infection among high‐ and non‐high‐risk populations living in malaria‐endemic regions.

Cochrane Systematic Review: NEW

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Podcast: Vaccines for preventing rotavirus diarrhoea: vaccines in use

Hanna Bergman, one of the authors based in the Cochrane Response team in London UK, to tell us about the problem and the latest findings for this review.

Indoor residual spraying in communities using insecticide‐treated nets for the prevention of malaria

The aim of this review was to summarize the impact of pyrethroid‐like or non‐pyrethroid‐like IRS on malaria, when implemented in communities that are using ITNs.

Cochrane Systematic Review: NEW

Ready‐to‐use therapeutic food (RUTF) for home‐based nutritional rehabilitation of severe acute malnutrition in children from six months to five years of age

To assess the effects of home‐based RUTF used during the rehabilitation phase of SAM in children aged between six months and five years on recovery, relapse, mortality and rate of weight gain

Cochrane Systematic Review: UPDATE

MVA85A vaccine to enhance BCG for preventing tuberculosis

The aim of this Cochrane review was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of using MVA85A in addition to BCG compared to using BCG alone for the prevention of tuberculosis.

Cochrane Systematic Review: NEW

READ-It Reports

Vaccines for preventing rotavirus diarrhoea: vaccines in use

The aim of this Cochrane Review was to find out if rotavirus vaccines are effective in preventing diarrhoea and deaths in infants and young children. We also aimed to find out if the rotavirus vaccines are safe.

Cochrane Systematic Review: UPDATE

Diagnosing tuberculosis, Cochrane Special Collections

This Special Collection has been superceded, and the latest version was published 24 March 2020 Tuberculosis (TB) causes more deaths globally than any other infectious disease and is a top 10 cause of death worldwide.

Linezolid for drug‐resistant pulmonary tuberculosis

Recent international guidelines recommend trying to include linezolid in the treatment of all patients with multi‐drug resistant tuberculosis, but there is concern about whether enough good evidence exists to tell us how well it works, what dose is best, and how safe it is for people who take it.

Cochrane Systematic Review: NEW

Perceptions and experiences of labour companionship: a qualitative evidence synthesis

The objectives of the review were to describe and explore the perceptions and experiences of women, partners, community members, healthcare providers and administrators, and other key stakeholders regarding labour companionship.

Cochrane Systematic Review: NEW

Patient Blood Management Recommendations From the 2018 Frankfurt Consensus Conference

To develop a set of evidence-based recommendations for patient blood management (PBM) and for research.

Peer-reviewed article

Tuberculosis screening for prospective migrants to high-income countries: systematic review of policies

To compare predeparture tuberculosis (TB) screening policies, including screening criteria and screening tests, and visa requirements for prospective migrants to high-income countries that have low to intermediate TB incidence and high immigration.

Peer-reviewed article

Maintaining relevance in HIV systematic reviews: an evaluation of Cochrane reviews

Research turnover in the HIV field is rapid, and as a result, maintaining high-quality, up-to-date, and relevant systematic reviews is a challenge. One approach is to frequently update published reviews.

Peer-reviewed article

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