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During September 2023, the CIDG published one new Cochrane Protocol in Issue 9, 2023 of the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.New Cochrane Protocol· Inbaraj LR, Daniel J, Sathya Narayanan MK, Srinivasalu VA, Bhaskar A, Rajendran P, Daniel BD, Epsibha T, Scandrett K, Rose W, Takwoingi Y. TB‐LAMP (loop‐mediated...
September 28 2023
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During August 2023, the CIDG published one new Cochrane Review in Issue 8, 2023 of the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.New Cochrane ReviewGabaldón FIguerira JC, Wagah MG, Adipo LB, Wanjiku C, Maia MF. Topical repellents for malaria prevention. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2023, Issue 8. Art. No.: CDO15422. DOI:10.1002/...
August 30 2023
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What are the benefits and risks of using topical insect repellents to prevent malaria?Key messages• Topical repellents may slightly reduce the incidence and prevalence of malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum.• These changes seem to be particularly important in high‐risk populations, specifically in refugees living in camps where there are...
August 22 2023
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During July 2023, the CIDG published one new Cochrane Review in Issue 7, 2023 of the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.New Cochrane ReviewFox T, Hunt BJ, Ariens RAS, Towers GJ, Lever R, Garner P, Kuehn R. Plasmapheresis to remove amyloid fibrin(ogen) particles for treating the post‐COVID‐19 condition. Cochrane Database of...
August 2 2023
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Cochrane Colloquium London 2023Cochrane UK is delighted to be hosting the Cochrane Colloquium at the Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Centre in London from 4th to 6th September 2023, and Satellite events on 3rd September.We have chosen the theme ‘Forward together for trusted evidence’ to explore the challenges for the future around...
July 25 2023
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Exhaustion, brain fog, and headaches are common in post-COVID-19 condition, sometimes called “long covid”. Social media and newspapers report the theory that this is caused by “microclots” which cause a shortage of oxygen to body tissues. This has led patients to seek expensive treatment through plasmapheresis, a procedure that takes blood out of...
July 25 2023
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During June 2023, the CIDG published two new Cochrane Protocols in Issue 6, 2023 of the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.New Cochrane Protocols Gloeck NR, Leong T, Iwu-Jaja CJ, Katoto Pd, Kredo T, Wiysonge CS. Typhoid conjugate vaccines for preventing typhoid fever (enteric fever). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2023,...
June 29 2023
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Network meta-analysis is a coveted skill in the systematic review world and can be associated with complexity and confusion. Luckily for me, Evidence Synthesis Ireland was on hand to host a 3-day workshop in Galway to explore the theory and methodology involved in conducting a network meta-analysis (NMA) and lead us through conducting an NMA on an...
June 28 2023
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A snapshot of the Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Copenhagen, DenmarkIn April 2023, CIDG Clinical Research Associate Dr Rebecca Kuehn attended the 33rd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Copenhagen, Denmark. Here she reports on the event.The 33rd ECCMID...
June 1 2023
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During May 2023, the CIDG published one new Cochrane Review in Issue 5, 2023 of the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.New Cochrane ReviewFlorez ID, Sierra J, Pérez-Gaxiola G. Balanced crystalloid solutions versus 0.9% saline for treating acute diarrhoea and severe dehydration in children. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews...
June 1 2023
During September 2023, the CIDG published one new Cochrane Protocol in Issue 9, 2023 of the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.New Cochrane Protocol· Inbaraj LR, Daniel J, Sathya Narayanan MK, Srinivasalu VA, Bhaskar A, Rajendran P, Daniel BD, Epsibha T, Scandrett K, Rose W, Takwoingi Y. TB‐LAMP (loop‐mediated...September 28 2023
What are the benefits and risks of using topical insect repellents to prevent malaria?Key messages• Topical repellents may slightly reduce the incidence and prevalence of malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum.• These changes seem to be particularly important in high‐risk populations, specifically in refugees living in camps where there are...August 22 2023
During July 2023, the CIDG published one new Cochrane Review in Issue 7, 2023 of the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.New Cochrane ReviewFox T, Hunt BJ, Ariens RAS, Towers GJ, Lever R, Garner P, Kuehn R. Plasmapheresis to remove amyloid fibrin(ogen) particles for treating the post‐COVID‐19 condition. Cochrane Database of...August 2 2023
Exhaustion, brain fog, and headaches are common in post-COVID-19 condition, sometimes called “long covid”. Social media and newspapers report the theory that this is caused by “microclots” which cause a shortage of oxygen to body tissues. This has led patients to seek expensive treatment through plasmapheresis, a procedure that takes blood out of...July 25 2023
During June 2023, the CIDG published two new Cochrane Protocols in Issue 6, 2023 of the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.New Cochrane Protocols Gloeck NR, Leong T, Iwu-Jaja CJ, Katoto Pd, Kredo T, Wiysonge CS. Typhoid conjugate vaccines for preventing typhoid fever (enteric fever). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2023,...June 29 2023
Network meta-analysis is a coveted skill in the systematic review world and can be associated with complexity and confusion. Luckily for me, Evidence Synthesis Ireland was on hand to host a 3-day workshop in Galway to explore the theory and methodology involved in conducting a network meta-analysis (NMA) and lead us through conducting an NMA on an...June 28 2023
A snapshot of the Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Copenhagen, DenmarkIn April 2023, CIDG Clinical Research Associate Dr Rebecca Kuehn attended the 33rd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Copenhagen, Denmark. Here she reports on the event.The 33rd ECCMID...June 1 2023
During May 2023, the CIDG published one new Cochrane Review in Issue 5, 2023 of the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.New Cochrane ReviewFlorez ID, Sierra J, Pérez-Gaxiola G. Balanced crystalloid solutions versus 0.9% saline for treating acute diarrhoea and severe dehydration in children. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews...June 1 2023