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.

A newly-published Cochrane review reveals significant gaps in the clinical rating scales used to assess pain in newborn babies, highlighting the urgent need for improved tools and global collaboration.

Monday 7 April marks World Health Day, a day organised by the World Health Organization (WHO) to highlight a particular global health issue. This year, it aims to kick off a year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health.

Cochrane will no longer use the term ‘consumer’ to represent patients and the public, which we previously defined as ‘healthcare consumers’.  We have adopted the term ‘patient and public involvement’ to describe research being carried out ‘with’ or ‘by’ members of the public, rather than ‘to’, ‘about’ or ‘for’ them. Represented groups include patients and potential patients, carers, people who use health and social care services, and people or organizations that represent these groups. 

How accurate are Truenat assays for detecting pulmonary tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance?On World TB Day, we highlight findings from a new review assessing the accuracy of Truenat assays for detecting pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and rifampicin resistance in adults and adolescents.

International Conference «Trusted Evidence for Better Health: Achievements and Barriers» (QiQUM 2025) QiQUM – Quality information for Quality Use of Medicines 4-5 December 2025 Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education (RMANPO), MoscowDear Colleagues and Friends, 

Орлова Екатерина, студентка ГОУ СПО "Приднестровский государственный медицинский колледж имени А. А.

Catherine Spencer OBE, who served as the Cochrane Collaboration’s Chief Executive Officer since 2022, has decided to step down from the role.Catherine has led Cochrane through transformational change, developing a new strategy for a more evidence-informed world and ensuring the organization is well-placed to deliver it. She has helped to cement Cochrane’s reputation as a world-leading source of trustworthy evidence and expand the charity’s reach and impact around the world.

March 2025 marks the third anniversary of Cochrane’s commitment to Public Involvement in Health and Social