As the year comes to a close, our team is taking a well-deserved festive break. We’ll be back on 5 January 2026 🗓️ A huge thank you to all our Cochrane Groups, authors, volunteers and collaborators for making this year so impactful. See you soon! 👋

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📣 We're rounding up a few dates for your diary. Discover these events being run by our global network of Cochrane Groups. Discover them below – 🧵

As we're nearing the end of 2025, we’ve picked out some of the most impactful findings from Cochrane reviews this year. Here are five insights that stood out 🧵 Was there a different highlight that stood out to you? Let us know! #Health #Research #EvidenceBasedMedicine #2025

AI has been a much-discussed topic in 2025, and it’s been no different at Cochrane. We’ve been working alongside partners to ensure that AI in evidence synthesis is approached in a way that is measured and responsible. Here are 5 highlights 🧵

🐝 How effective is honey at reducing cough symptoms caused by bacteria and viruses compared to over-the-counter cough preparations? Read more here👉 www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....

Could a bespoke large language model (#LLM) pipeline extract data from diverse study designs – beyond randomized controlled trials? This paper demonstrates the potential for #PublicHealth evidence reviews, but highlights that human oversight is key: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Free or subsidized school meals lead to modest gains in math and school enrolment, according to a new Cochrane review. 🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

Clear health information matters. Our new animation shows how Cochrane turns complex research into trusted knowledge that supports better decisions for everyone. #Cochrane #TrustedEvidence #HealthResearch

What is #HealthEquity? And why should you consider it in systematic reviews? Take a look at this tutorial focuses on how to get started with considering health equity in systematic reviews of interventions 👇 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... @cochraneequity.bsky.social #AcademicSky

Hormone therapy helps relieve menopause symptoms, but what are the long-term risks on women's health? A review of 24 studies (45,660 participants) looked at exactly that. Read about the findings in the Cochrane Library: www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.... #MedSky #WomensHealth

On International Volunteer Day, we’d like to take a moment to thank everyone in our community who has volunteered with Cochrane. Whether you’ve peer reviewed, translated, taken surveys, or made any other contribution; we’re very grateful for the time you have taken to support our valuable work. 🫶

Bayesian meta-analysis: making it accessible for everyone! Join our upcoming webinar to demystify Bayesian methods and learn how they can enhance evidence synthesis. 📅 Date: 9 December ✅ Register here: www.cochrane.org/events/bayes... #EvidenceSynthesis #MetaAnalysis #Webinar #ResearchMethods

An updated Cochrane review has found that calcium supplementation has no effect on pre-eclampsia, challenging long-held assumptions about the role of calcium in preventing hypertensive disorders in pregnancy. 🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

For 5 years, everyone in Malaysia has had free access to the Cochrane Library – thanks to the Ministry of Health. This partnership has boosted public health, patient care, and equity nationwide. 📖 Read more:

📣 We're rounding up a few dates for your diary. Discover these events being run by our global network of Cochrane Groups – a thread 🧵

Despite barriers such as misinformation, social media propaganda, economic hardship, and lack of awareness, Pakistan's recent HPV vaccination campaign is making progress. Discover how the country has made the campaign so far a success: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

If missed out before, there are more spaces on this training now! More on INSPECT-SR here: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

HPV vaccination before 16 cuts cervical cancer risk by 80%. Side effects? Usually mild, like a sore arm. HPV can also cause cancers in men. Vaccinate both girls and boys early for the best protection. Find out more: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new... #HPV #CancerPrevention #Vaccinate

One of the hot topics at #ICFP2025 was HPV vaccination. This a subject we’re passionate about and where the evidence is clear: HPV vaccines work and are safe. Our poster highlighted findings from three Cochrane systematic reviews on HPV vaccination. Find out more: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

Laura was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2023. After finding the treatment far more intrusive than a cervical smear test, she describes how she was relieved she had had her family vaccinated against the HPV virus. www.cochrane.org/about-us/new... #Vaccinate #HPV #CancerPrevention #Awareness

Two new Cochrane reviews show strong and consistent evidence that HPV vaccines are effective in preventing cervical cancer and pre-cancerous changes, especially when given to young people before they are exposed to the virus. www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

HPV vaccines are effective in preventing cervical cancer and pre-cancerous changes, especially when given to young people before they are exposed to the virus, according to two new Cochrane reviews. 🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

We've had to wait a long time to get to this point! With this new pair of Cochrane systematic reviews, the weight of the evidence has tipped very heavily in favor of HPV vaccination. My new post @plos.org absolutelymaybe.plos.org/2025/11/24/t... #Vaccines

Disinformation about vaccines is a threat to public health worldwide. At the recent World Health Summit our CEO, Karla Soares-Weiser, highlighted how trusted, rigorous, unbiased evidence can help. 🔗 Read more about Cochrane’s role in fighting vaccine disinformation: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

🌍It’s World Children’s Day! Healthy kids mean a healthy future. Vaccines protect children and communities worldwide. HPV vaccination helps prevent cancers later in life for both boys and girls. 🌍💙 #WorldChildrensDay #Vaccines #HPV #ChildHealth

Cochrane is inviting proposals from AI tool developers to join a pilot shaping the future of evidence synthesis. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a trusted organization in health research and help advance evidence. 🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

Earlier in the month, we attended the International Conference for Family Planning. A topic that stood out was HPV vaccination, a critical intervention for preventing cervical cancer. We enjoyed being part of these discussions about how evidence can advance equity in women's health. #ICFP2025

The HPV vaccine prevents cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases, but hesitancy remains high. Researchers at Cochrane South Africa explain how public health professionals can put their qualitative evidence findings into practice. 🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

This #WorldCervicalCancerEliminationDay, we're highlighting that decisions around receiving HPV vaccine are shaped by complex factors. Our review shows that social, cultural, trust-related and practical factors all play a role. 🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new... #SciPol #Vaccines # HPV

🥔 Can sweet potato help manage type 2 diabetes mellitus? Read the Cochrane review here👉 www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....

A widely-used, inexpensive gout drug could reduce heart attacks and strokes in people with cardiovascular disease, according to a new Cochrane review. 🔗 Read more on our website: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

We’re working together to shape Cochrane’s next Patient and Public Involvement Strategy, and we’d love your input! 🔗 Click the link to learn more and fill out the survey: forms.office.com/e/bQq6Z8BCid 🌐 The survey is available in multiple languages. 🕓 Deadline: 19 December 2025

Alongside @campbellreviews.bsky.social, @jbiebhc.bsky.social, and @envevidence.bsky.social we have published a position statement on the responsible use of #AI in #EvidenceSynthesis. This collaborative effort is an important step. Find out more: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

Do you have questions about individual participant data (IPD) in meta-analysis? Join our November Methods Support Unit clinic! 🗓️ Thursday 27th November 9am UTC 🔗 Register here: www.cochrane.org/events/ipd-m...

Love cocoa? Here's the review for you! Read more about it here👉 www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.... #Cocoa #BloodPressure #CochraneReview

The new Cochrane Library homepage is live! Find trusted evidence faster, whether you’re researching, teaching, or making clinical decisions. Explore now: www.cochranelibrary.com

Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare research and practice, but what does this mean for evidence-based medicine? Join experts from Cochrane and Wiley as they discuss the promise, pitfalls, and practical applications of AI in healthcare. 🔗 register.gotowebinar.com/register/908...

Something exciting is on the way 👀 Cochrane is launching a new online course to help you truly understand network meta-analysis — from principles, through to statistics, interpretation and dissemination. Launching Feb 2026. #NetworkMetaAnalysis #EvidenceSynthesis #CochraneLearning

How is AI reshaping healthcare research and practice? Join experts from Cochrane and Wiley as they explore the opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations of artificial intelligence in healthcare. 📅 5 November | 10:00 EST / 15:00 GMT 🔗 register.gotowebinar.com/register/460...

📣 We're rounding up a few dates for your diary. Discover these events being run by our global network of Cochrane Groups 👇

It's been a great experience attending the Cochrane Leadership meeting in Lisbon, alongside my colleagues from the Patient and Public Network Executive. As Co-Chair, it's really exciting to see the attention that patient & public involvement in evidence synthesis is getting. #evidence @cochrane.org

Three new Cochrane reviews find that GLP-1 receptor agonists lead to clinically meaningful weight loss in people with obesity, but industry-funded studies raise questions. 🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new... #EvidenceSynthesis #SciPol #SystematicReview

What is Cochrane doing to strengthen research integrity? From preprints & ORCID recognition to AI standards & retraction tracking, we’re advancing how trustworthy evidence is created & shared. Find out more: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new... #ResearchIntegrity

📣 We’re proud to share the latest Cochrane Methods Report, showcasing the incredible work of our global methods community in advancing evidence synthesis. Read the full report: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new... #EvidenceSynthesis #InnovativeMethods

#FirstAid training for laypeople is promoted around the world, but is it effective? Now, we have some answers. This work was shaped by those who need it most — from lay responders to trainers, policymakers, and researchers. 📘 Read more: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new... #EvidenceSynthesis

We are putting a spotlight on each Methods Group to share what they have been up to over the last year. You can see the highlights from some Groups below, or view all the reports here: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

You can read the full review here ➡️ www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....

We're a bit late to the party, but we're sure Éle is still open to questions! Take your chance to be involved with this exciting project 🎉👇

Can oral nicotine pouches help people to stop smoking? A new Cochrane review has found limited evidence that suggest oral nicotine pouches have no short-term serious health harms, but it’s still unclear if they actually help people quit. 🔗 www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....