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What's New! CIDG publications October 2024
During October 2024, the CIDG contributed to one new Cochrane review in Issue 10, 2024 of the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.New Cochrane review
Perineal techniques during the second stage of labour for reducing perineal trauma and postpartum complications
Perineal techniques during the second stage of labour for reducing perineal trauma and postpartum complications
What are the benefits and risks of different perineal techniques during the sec
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Statement on Cochrane Infectious Diseases Group funding
In December 2024, our funding by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) (project number 300342-104) will cease.
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What's New! CIDG publications September 2024
During September 2024, the CIDG contributed to one new Cochrane review in Issue 9, 2024 of the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Updated Cochrane review
Rebecca Kuehn farewell
Best of luck to Clinical Research Associate Dr Rebecca Kuehn!
The CIDG editorial base bid a fond farewell to Dr Rebecca Kuehn (pictured centre) in September 2024.
Malaria_HIV pregnant women
Updated review: Intermittent preventive treatment regimens for malaria in HIV‐positive pregnant women
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What's New! CIDG publications August 2024
During August 2024, the CIDG contributed to one new Cochrane review in Issue 8, 2024 of the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. New Cochrane review
Lab testing
New review: Accuracy of routine laboratory tests to predict mortality and deterioration to severe or critical COVID‐19 in people with SARS‐CoV‐2
How accurate are routine laboratory tests in predicting mortality and deterioration to severe or critical COVID‐19 in people with SARS‐CoV‐2?
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What's New! CIDG publications July 2024
During July 2024, the CIDG contributed to one new Cochrane review in Issue 7, 2024 of the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.  
Realist Reviews course May 24
Realist reviews and realist evaluation – a University of Oxford workshop
Realist synthesis is a methodology used to develop evidence-based theories that help people understand by what mechanisms an intervention works. This method of evidence synthesis is implemented by researchers who want to answer the question of “for who” and “in what circumstances” an intervention can be successfully implemented and used. It is an increasingly popular method due to its applicability to investigations of complex health interventions.