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Can electronic cigarettes can help people quit smoking?
14 October 2020
Newly updated Cochrane evidence published today in the Cochrane Library finds that electronic cigarettes containing nicotine could increase the number of people who stop smoking compared to nicotine replacement therapy – such as chewing gum and patches – and compared to no treatment, or electronic cigarettes without nicotine. More information is needed on harms.
The Bodleian Library selects Oxford COVID-19 Evidence Service for archiving
17 August 2020
With over 10 million page views globally, the Evidence Service is now recognised as having ‘a lasting research value’ by the Oxford University Bodleian Library and worthy of permanent preservation in their web archive.
CEBM launches Open Evidence Reviews
17 August 2020
Providing timely updates of the evidence on particular aspects of COVID-19 in real-time.
Professor Kamal R. Mahtani awarded John Fry Award
2 July 2020
The RCGP’s award for promoting the discipline of general practice through research and publishing goes to the CEBM’s Deputy Director
Oxford researchers inform rapid COVID-19 NICE guidance
14 April 2020
Researchers from University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences have played a key role in developing rapid guidance on managing suspected or confirmed pneumonia in adults in the community.
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