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Cochrane Nigeria Cochrane Nigeria established in 2006 is one of the 16 Cochrane Collaboration Centre Branches around

Cochrane Nigeria established in 2006 is one of the 16 Cochrane Collaboration Centre Branches around the world. The Cochrane Collaboration is an international not-for-profit and independent organization, dedicated to making up-to-date, accurate information about the effects of healthcare readily available worldwide. It produces and disseminates systematic reviews of healthcare interventions and promotes the search for evidence in the form of clinical trials and other studies of interventions.

🧿 Can fewer injections still protect your vision?Aflibercept is a treatment for neovascular age-related macular degenera...
18/07/2025

🧿 Can fewer injections still protect your vision?

Aflibercept is a treatment for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) — a major cause of blindness in older adults.

🔍 A Cochrane Review compared aflibercept with ranibizumab:
✅ Both drugs improved vision equally well
✅ Few serious side effects were reported
✅ Aflibercept may require fewer injections

💬 What it means: Aflibercept is as effective as current treatments, and possibly more convenient for patients.

👁 Backed by high-quality evidence for vision outcomes, though more research is needed to fully understand side effects.

AUTHORS: Salman Sarwar, Elizabeth Clearfield, Mohamed Kamel Soliman, Mohammad Ali Sadiq, Andrew J Baldwin, Mostafa Hanout, Aniruddha Agarwal, Yasir J Sepah, Diana V Do, Quan D**g Nguyen

READ MORE: https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD011346.pub2

GOT QUESTIONS?We have answers.💭 Do I need prior experience?💭 Will this help me publish a review?💭 Will I get feedback on...
09/07/2025

GOT QUESTIONS?
We have answers.

💭 Do I need prior experience?
💭 Will this help me publish a review?
💭 Will I get feedback on my work?
💭 What happens after the course?

If these have crossed your mind, check out the post — it might just give you the clarity you need.

Swipe through 🔄 and DM us “REGISTER” if you’re ready to start your journey into systematic reviews with Cochrane Nigeria.

📅 Course Dates: August 5–28, 2025
🧑🏽‍💻 Online | Zoom
💼 Fee: NGN 60,000 / USD 100 (Students: NGN 30,000 / USD 50)

🔗 Register: https://nigeria.cochrane.org/form/online-systematic-review-course


There's so much you’ll actually learn (and walk away with) when you apply for our systematic review course!This isn’t ju...
07/07/2025

There's so much you’ll actually learn (and walk away with) when you apply for our systematic review course!

This isn’t just theory, we will teach you hands-on, practical steps in authoring a systematic review. And what's the catch? We are working with you every step of the way.

What are you waiting for?
Register Now: https://nigeria.cochrane.org/form/online-systematic-review-course
Limited to 30 spots.

📅 August 5–28, 2025 | 💻 Online | 🎓 Certificate awarded

Want to author a systematic review but don’t know where to start?This Certificate Course in Systematic Review Authoring ...
02/07/2025

Want to author a systematic review but don’t know where to start?

This Certificate Course in Systematic Review Authoring is for you.

Whether you’re a health researcher, student, or clinician looking to build evidence-based research skills, this hands-on, guided training will walk you through:
✅ Choosing a focused research question
✅ Developing a protocol
✅ Performing search strategy
✅ Planning a meta-analysis
✅ Registering on the Cochrane Library.. and more.

📍Course runs online (Zoom)
📅 August 5–28, 2025
🕒 2 days/week × 2.5 hrs/session
💰 NGN 60,000 / USD 100 (Students: NGN 30,000 / USD 50)
🎓 Certificate of Competence or Attendance

🔗 Register now – Limited to 30 participants!
DM us “REGISTER” or click the link https://nigeria.cochrane.org/form/online-systematic-review-course to get the form.

Can antioxidants help people with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)?This Cochrane Review, including 26 studies and 1609 particip...
30/06/2025

Can antioxidants help people with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)?

This Cochrane Review, including 26 studies and 1609 participants (from 🇳🇬 Nigeria and 8 other countries), found inconsistent evidence on whether antioxidant supplements improve health outcomes in SCD.

⚠️We’re not confident about the benefits or harms — limited studies, small sample sizes, and methodological concerns mean we still need better evidence.

More high-quality research is needed to guide treatment decisions in SCD care.

🔗 Cochrane Review | Published Dec 2024
📍 nigeria.cochrane.org

What Is a Living Systematic Review (LSR)?🔁 A continuously updated review that evolves with new evidence.💡 Why LSRs?Becau...
25/06/2025

What Is a Living Systematic Review (LSR)?
🔁 A continuously updated review that evolves with new evidence.

💡 Why LSRs?
Because timely, trustworthy evidence is essential for clinical decisions, policy, and practice, especially in fast-moving fields like COVID-19, public health, and infectious disease management.

🌍 With advances in:
• Online platforms
• Linked data
• Machine learning
• Growing collaborations and citizen science 🧑🏽‍🔬
…LSRs make living evidence a reality.

🔧 Thinking of doing an LSR?
Cochrane offers planning and methodological support. Reach out: 📩 lsr@cochrane.org

📢CALL FOR APPLICATIONSCertified Online Systematic Reviews (Basic) Author Training Course🗓️ 5 – 28 August 2025 | 🖥️ Via Z...
24/06/2025

📢CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Certified Online Systematic Reviews (Basic) Author Training Course
🗓️ 5 – 28 August 2025 | 🖥️ Via Zoom | ⏰ Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:00–5:30 PM

Are you a researcher, student, or healthcare professional interested in learning how to conduct systematic reviews? Join our 4-week online training hosted by Cochrane Nigeria!
📚 What you’ll gain:
✅ Foundational knowledge in systematic review methodology
✅ Interactive sessions with experienced facilitators
✅ Certificate of completion
✅ Guidance on becoming a Cochrane review author

💵 Registration Fee:
Students: NGN 30,000 / USD 50
Regular: NGN 60,000 / USD 100
(Non-refundable)
📌 Deadline to register: 25 July 2025

📥 To register:
1. Fill out the registration form here: https://nigeria.cochrane.org/form/online-systematic-review-course
2. Email proof of payment to: cochranenigeria@yahoo.co.uk

🏦 Payment Details:
Bank: Union Bank Plc
Account Name: Nigeria Effective Health Care Alli
Account Number: 0012810081

📞 Need more info? Contact:
Dr. Moriam: 080 3973 3998
Dr. Dachi: 080 3566 1277
📧 Email: cochranenigeria@yahoo.co.uk

How often should you really visit the dentist?This Cochrane Review finds that for adults, seeing a dentist every 6 month...
20/06/2025

How often should you really visit the dentist?

This Cochrane Review finds that for adults, seeing a dentist every 6 months doesn’t offer significant benefits over personalized or even 24-month check-ups in terms of:
✔️ Tooth decay
✔️ Gum disease
✔️ Oral health–related quality of life

📌 In fact, risk-based check-up intervals — where your dentist tailors your visit schedule to your oral health needs — work just as well.

👧🏽👦🏾 But what about children? The evidence is still unclear — more high-quality research is needed.

💬 Bottom line: More frequent isn’t always more effective. Your mouth, your needs, your timeline.

AUTHORS:
Fee PA, Riley P, Worthington HV, Clarkson JE, Boyers D, Beirne PV

READ MORE: https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD004346.pub5

🔬 Can inflammation tests help doctors reduce unnecessary antibiotic use?Evidence shows that:• ✅ CRP point-of-care tests ...
18/06/2025

🔬 Can inflammation tests help doctors reduce unnecessary antibiotic use?

Evidence shows that:
• ✅ CRP point-of-care tests probably reduce the number of antibiotic prescriptions in people with airway infections, without affecting recovery.
• ⚠️ There’s not enough evidence yet on procalcitonin tests to know if they help.
🧪 Point-of-care tests use just a few drops of blood and deliver results in minutes, helping guide safer, faster clinical decisions right in the consulting room.
💊 Most airway infections are viral — antibiotics won’t help, and overuse drives antibiotic resistance. Tests like CRP may help doctors avoid unnecessary prescriptions.
📌 More studies are still needed — especially in children, the elderly (80+), and people with weakened immune systems.



AUTHORS:
Smedemark SA, Aabenhus R, Llor C, Fournaise A, Olsen O, Jørgensen KJ.

READ MORE: https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD010130.pub3

18/06/2025

GELA's Elodie Besnier presenting about the project at the 12th EDCTP Forum in Kigali.

Forest Plot 101 — What Do They Show?Ever seen this in a Cochrane Review and wondered what it means?Forest plots visually...
17/06/2025

Forest Plot 101 — What Do They Show?

Ever seen this in a Cochrane Review and wondered what it means?

Forest plots visually summarize the results of multiple studies and tell us how consistent, precise, and strong the evidence is.

Here’s how to read one:

🔹 Squares = Each study
• Size = study weight
• Horizontal lines = 95% confidence intervals (CI)

🔹 Diamond at the bottom = Combined summary (meta-analysis)
• Width = overall 95% CI

📍 Vertical line at 1.0 = No effect
• Left of line = favors treatment
• Right = favors control
• Crosses 1.0? Not statistically significant

🎯 Narrow CIs = precise evidence
⚠️ Wide CIs = more uncertainty
🔍 And always check for heterogeneity (big differences between studies)!

Breaking Down Stroke Treatments: Which Thrombectomy is Best? This Cochrane Review compares thrombo-aspiration vs. stent-...
16/06/2025

Breaking Down Stroke Treatments: Which Thrombectomy is Best?

This Cochrane Review compares thrombo-aspiration vs. stent-retriever thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke—but finds no clear difference in safety or effectiveness!

Key Takeaways:
✔ Both methods work similarly for large vessel occlusion strokes.
✔ Combined techniques show promise but need more research.
✔ High-quality evidence, though slight bias possible.

📄 Study Reference:
Bai X, Zhang X, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2023. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD014676.pub2

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