Editorials

From May 01, 2010 to May 31, 2010

International Clinical Trials Day & The Cochrane Library, by Prof Mike Clarke

  • By: Prof Mike Clarke
  • On: May 19, 2010, 08:00

International Clinical Trials Day, 20 May 2010, is an opportunity to celebrate the role of clinical trials in resolving uncertainties in health care and a fitting day to mark within The Cochrane Library. A related series of podcasts discussing various aspects of clinical trials are available within the Special Collection for International Clinical Trials Day...

Systematic reviews and uncertainties about the effects of treatments, by Sir Iain Chalmers

  • By: Sir Iain Chalmers
  • On: May 12, 2010, 09:00

One of the common criticisms made of The Cochrane Collaboration is that most of its reviews don’t end with clear instructions for action by professionals, patients and policymakers. Since its inception, however, the Collaboration has made it clear that research evidence isn’t everything. Other factors need to be taken into account when people decide what action – if any – is needed when making treatment and policy decisions...

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