An overview of this important review is also available.

Recent Cochrane Reviews:

Whole grain cereals for the primary or secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Antibiotics for persistent cough or wheeze following acute bronchiolitis in children
Interventions for emergency contraception

Cochrane is a global independent network of researchers, professionals, patients, carers and people interested in health. Cochrane produces reviews which study all of the best available evidence generated through research and make it easier to inform decisions about health. These are called systematic reviews.

Cochrane is a not-for profit organization with collaborators from more than 120 countries working together to produce credible, accessible health information that is free from commercial sponsorship and other conflicts of interest. Our work is recognized as representing an international gold standard for high quality, trusted information.
Posted by Dr. Tim Sandle