Cochrane Library - latest edition now online

The latest edition (Issue 3, 2009) of the Cochrane Library is now available. Ninety new systematic reviews and 127 new review protocols had been added to the database. These include:

• Muscle rubs: use for pain is questionable
• Chinese herbs for endometriosis: may have comparable benefits with fewer side effects than conventional drug treatment
• Student drinking: changing perceptions reduces alcohol misuse
• Progressive resistance strength training helps older people in daily life
• Blood pressure targets: aiming lower offers no benefit
• Non drug interventions may comfort children having an anaesthetic
• Bacterial vaginosis treatments: probiotics can increase effectiveness of some antibiotic therapies
• Caesarean section: local anaesthetic reduces need for painkillers post-op

Click here for a full update and summaries of key new reviews (PDF).

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