We are pleased to announce the launch of a new interactive learning module on rapid reviews, designed to support researchers and health decision-makers who need to produce high-quality evidence quickly and efficiently.

International Conference "Trusted Evidence for Better Health: Achievements and Barriers" (QiQUM 2025) QiQUM – Quality information for Quality Use of Medicines: Moscow, Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education (RMANPO), 4-5 December 2025Master class "Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for multimorbidity: is there a paradigm shift?»: Moscow, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba, December 2, 2025

Systematic reviews are built on the principles of rigor, transparency, and replicability. However, many current AI solutions don’t meet these principles. This risks a surge in unreliable, biased and low-quality reviews.  At Cochrane, we are committed to addressing this challenge with an approach that is measured and responsible. Here, we set out some of the work we are doing to ensure AI is used responsibly in evidence synthesis.

A Cochrane review has found that virtual reality (VR), when used in addition to standard therapy, can help stroke survivors regain arm movement.  The findings suggests that VR could be a promising tool to boost rehabilitation efforts, particularly by increasing the amount of therapy patients receive.

Cochrane launches its first-ever volunteer strategy, developed in response to feedback from more than 1900 people who are either currently volunteering, or interested in getting involved.In 2024, we ran a survey to find out more about Cochrane’s volunteers and people who were interested in volunteering. Following the results, we are launching our first-ever volunteering strategy, which defines how people are involved with Cochrane and sets out how we can improve our offer to volunteers in the future.

Cochrane recently participated in the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA), the world’s foremost global health policy event.

Cochrane workshop «Critical appraisal of clinical practice guidelines and of the process of their development to ensure high guideline quality for effective and safe pharmacotherapy», organized by Cochrane Russia together with Cochrane China, was held as a part of the Third Russian Congress «Safety of pharmacotherapy 360°: Noli Nocere!» at RMANPO on May 20, 2025.This workshop was dedicated to the memory of the Distinguished Professor of the Kazan State Medical Academy Irina Eugenevna Zimakova, who seeded the ideas and principles of safe medicines use on the basis of solid research

Cochrane is introducing important updates to how we implement our Conflict of Interest (COI) policies, making them easier and quicker for authors and staff to navigate while maintaining our high standards. These policies are among the most rigorous in the world, ensuring Cochrane and its reviews remain independent, transparent, and free from commercial influence. 

III Russian congress «Safety of pharmacotherapy 360°: Noli nocere!»Cochrane workshop: Critical appraisal of clinical practice guidelines and of the process of their development to ensure high guideline quality for effective and safe pharmacotherapyThis workshop is dedicated to the memory of the Distinguished Professor of the Kazan State Medical Academy Irina Eugenevna Zimakova, who seeded the ideas and principles of safe medicines use on the basis of solid research evidence, on the her 90th Anniversary 

Cochrane is excited to announce the The People’s Review, a project designed to empower individuals worldwide to take part in a systematic review. The People’s Review invites the public to learn about systematic reviews by directly participating in the process.