Systematic Reviews Published in the April 2011 issue of The Cochrane Library

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The Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews is published quarterly as a DVD but monthly online. The April 2011 issue (second DVD for 2011) contains 4594 complete reviews, 2008 protocols for reviews in production, and 14,602 one-page summaries of systematic reviews published in the general medical literature. In addition, there are citations of 645,000 randomized controlled trials, and 14,018 cited papers in the Cochrane methodology register. The health technology assessment database contains nearly 10,000 citations. Seventy-nine new reviews have been published in the last 3 months, of which eight have potential relevance for practitioners in pain and palliative medicine.     

Evidence-Based Pain Management and Palliative Care in Issue One for 2010 of the Cochrane Library

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The Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews is published quarterly as a DVD and also has been updated monthly online since January 2010. Issue 1 for 2010 contains 4125 complete reviews, 1924 protocols for reviews in production, and 11,887 one-page summaries of systematic reviews published in the general medical literature. In addition, there are citations of 608,000 randomized controlled trials, and 12,700 cited papers in the Cochrane methodology register. The health technology assessment database contains over 7700 citations. This edition of the Library contains 98 new reviews, of which 7 that have potential relevance for practitioners in pain and palliative medicine are described.     

Summaries of Systematic Reviews Published in the January 2012 Issue of the Cochrane Library

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The Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews is published quarterly as a DVD and monthly online. The January 2012 issue (1st DVD for 2012) contains 4929 complete reviews, 2098 protocols for reviews in production, and 16773 short summaries of systematic reviews published in the general medical literature. In addition, there are citations of 666,000 randomized controlled trials, and 15,000 cited papers in the Cochrane methodology register. The health technology assessment database contains just over 11,000 citations. One hundred and thirty-six new reviews have been published in the last 3 months, of which nine have potential relevance for practitioners in pain and palliative medicine. The impact factor of the Cochrane Library stands at 6.186. Readers are encouraged to access the full report for any articles of interest as only a brief commentary is provided.     

METHADONE FOR CHRONIC NONCANCER PAIN (CNCP) IN ADULTS

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The Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews is published quarterly as a DVD but monthly online (http://www.thecochranelibrary.com). The January 2013 issue (1st DVD for 2013) contains 5328 complete reviews, 2291 protocols for reviews in production, and almost 19,600 short summaries of systematic reviews published in the general medical literature. In addition, there are citations of 681,000 randomized controlled trials, and 15,700 cited papers in the Cochrane methodology register. The health technology assessment database contains some 12,000 citations. One hundred and twenty-two new reviews have been published in the previous 3 months, of which five have potential relevance for practitioners in pain and palliative medicine. The impact factor of the Cochrane Library stands at 5.715. Readers are encouraged to access the full report for any articles of interest as only a brief commentary is provided.     

SWEET-TASTING SOLUTIONS FOR NEEDLE-RELATED PROCEDURAL PAIN IN INFANTS 1 MONTH TO 1 YEAR OF AGE

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The Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews is published quarterly as a DVD but monthly online (http://www.thecochranelibrary.com). The January 2013 issue (1st DVD for 2013) contains 5328 complete reviews, 2291 protocols for reviews in production, and almost 19,600 short summaries of systematic reviews published in the general medical literature. In addition, there are citations of 681,000 randomized controlled trials, and 15,700 cited papers in the Cochrane methodology register. The health technology assessment database contains some 12,000 citations. One hundred and twenty-two new reviews have been published in the previous 3 months, of which five have potential relevance for practitioners in pain and palliative medicine. The impact factor of the Cochrane Library stands at 5.715. Readers are encouraged to access the full report for any articles of interest as only a brief commentary is provided.     

MULTIDISCIPLINARY REHABILITATION AFTER PRIMARY BRAIN TUMOR TREATMENT

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The Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews is published quarterly as a DVD but monthly online (http://www.thecochranelibrary.com). The January 2013 issue (1st DVD for 2013) contains 5328 complete reviews, 2291 protocols for reviews in production, and almost 19,600 short summaries of systematic reviews published in the general medical literature. In addition, there are citations of 681,000 randomized controlled trials, and 15,700 cited papers in the Cochrane methodology register. The health technology assessment database contains some 12,000 citations. One hundred and twenty-two new reviews have been published in the previous 3 months, of which five have potential relevance for practitioners in pain and palliative medicine. The impact factor of the Cochrane Library stands at 5.715. Readers are encouraged to access the full report for any articles of interest as only a brief commentary is provided.     

Systematic Reviews Published in the January 2013 Issue of the Cochrane Library

ABSTRACT

The Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews is published quarterly as a DVD but monthly online (http://www.thecochranelibrary.com). The January 2013 issue (1st DVD for 2013) contains 5328 complete reviews, 2291 protocols for reviews in production, and almost 19,600 short summaries of systematic reviews published in the general medical literature. In addition, there are citations of 681,000 randomized controlled trials, and 15,700 cited papers in the Cochrane methodology register. The health technology assessment database contains some 12,000 citations. One hundred and twenty-two new reviews have been published in the previous 3 months, of which five have potential relevance for practitioners in pain and palliative medicine. The impact factor of the Cochrane Library stands at 5.715. Readers are encouraged to access the full report for any articles of interest as only a brief commentary is provided.     

AMITRIPTYLINE FOR NEUROPATHIC PAIN AND FIBROMYALGIA IN ADULTS

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The Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews is published quarterly as a DVD but monthly online (http://www.thecochranelibrary.com). The January 2013 issue (1st DVD for 2013) contains 5328 complete reviews, 2291 protocols for reviews in production, and almost 19,600 short summaries of systematic reviews published in the general medical literature. In addition, there are citations of 681,000 randomized controlled trials, and 15,700 cited papers in the Cochrane methodology register. The health technology assessment database contains some 12,000 citations. One hundred and twenty-two new reviews have been published in the previous 3 months, of which five have potential relevance for practitioners in pain and palliative medicine. The impact factor of the Cochrane Library stands at 5.715. Readers are encouraged to access the full report for any articles of interest as only a brief commentary is provided.     

OPIOID THERAPY FOR TREATING RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS PAIN

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The Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews is published quarterly as a DVD and monthly online (http://www.thecochranelibrary.com). The January 2014 issue (1st DVD for 2014) contains 5840 complete reviews, 2342 protocols for reviews in production, and 28,000 short summaries of systematic reviews published in the general medical literature. In addition, there are citations of 763,000 randomized controlled trials, and 15,700 cited papers in the Cochrane Methodology Register. The Health Technology Assessment database contains some 13,000 citations. Ninety-four new reviews have been published in the previous 3 months, of which five have potential relevance for practitioners in pain and palliative medicine. The impact factor of the Cochrane Library stands at 5.715. Readers are encouraged to access the full report for any articles of interest, as only a brief commentary is provided.     

SINGLE-DOSE ORAL IBUPROFEN PLUS CODEINE FOR ACUTE POSTOPERATIVE PAIN IN ADULTS

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The Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews is published quarterly as a DVD and monthly online (http://www.thecochranelibrary.com). The April 2013 issue (2nd DVD for 2013) contains 5484 complete reviews, 2341 protocols for reviews in production, and 22,600 short summaries of systematic reviews published in the general medical literature. In addition, there are citations of 692,000 randomized controlled trials, and 15,700 cited papers in the Cochrane methodology register. The health technology assessment database contains some 12,000 citations. Ninety-four new reviews have been published in the previous 3 months, of which four have potential relevance for practitioners in pain and palliative medicine. The impact factor of the Cochrane Library stands at 5.715. Readers are encouraged to access the full report for any articles of interest, as only a brief commentary is provided.     

OXCARBAZEPINE FOR NEUROPATHIC PAIN

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The Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews is published quarterly as a DVD and monthly online (http://www.thecochranelibrary.com). The April 2013 issue (2nd DVD for 2013) contains 5484 complete reviews, 2341 protocols for reviews in production, and 22,600 short summaries of systematic reviews published in the general medical literature. In addition, there are citations of 692,000 randomized controlled trials, and 15,700 cited papers in the Cochrane methodology register. The health technology assessment database contains some 12,000 citations. Ninety-four new reviews have been published in the previous 3 months, of which four have potential relevance for practitioners in pain and palliative medicine. The impact factor of the Cochrane Library stands at 5.715. Readers are encouraged to access the full report for any articles of interest, as only a brief commentary is provided.     

Systematic Reviews Published in the April 2013 Issue of the Cochrane Library

ABSTRACT

The Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews is published quarterly as a DVD and monthly online (http://www.thecochranelibrary.com). The April 2013 issue (2nd DVD for 2013) contains 5484 complete reviews, 2341 protocols for reviews in production, and 22,600 short summaries of systematic reviews published in the general medical literature. In addition, there are citations of 692,000 randomized controlled trials, and 15,700 cited papers in the Cochrane methodology register. The health technology assessment database contains some 12,000 citations. Ninety-four new reviews have been published in the previous 3 months, of which four have potential relevance for practitioners in pain and palliative medicine. The impact factor of the Cochrane Library stands at 5.715. Readers are encouraged to access the full report for any articles of interest, as only a brief commentary is provided.     

LEVOMEPROMAZINE FOR NAUSEA AND VOMITING IN PALLIATIVE CARE

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The Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews is published quarterly as a DVD and monthly online (http://www.thecochranelibrary.com). The April 2013 issue (2nd DVD for 2013) contains 5484 complete reviews, 2341 protocols for reviews in production, and 22,600 short summaries of systematic reviews published in the general medical literature. In addition, there are citations of 692,000 randomized controlled trials, and 15,700 cited papers in the Cochrane methodology register. The health technology assessment database contains some 12,000 citations. Ninety-four new reviews have been published in the previous 3 months, of which four have potential relevance for practitioners in pain and palliative medicine. The impact factor of the Cochrane Library stands at 5.715. Readers are encouraged to access the full report for any articles of interest, as only a brief commentary is provided.     

Systematic Reviews Published in the April 2014 Issue of the Cochrane Library: Nonsurgical Interventions for the Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain

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The Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews is published quarterly as a DVD and monthly online (http://www.thecochranelibrary.com). The April 2014 issue (2nd DVD for 2014) contains 5945 complete reviews, 2353 protocols for reviews in production, and 30,000 short summaries of systematic reviews published in the general medical literature. In addition, there are citations of 778,000 randomized controlled trials and 15,700 cited papers in the Cochrane Methodology Register. The Health Technology Assessment database contains some 13,000 citations. Ninety-eight new reviews have been published in the previous 3 months, of which just two have potential relevance for practitioners in pain and palliative medicine. The impact factor of the Cochrane Library stands at 5.715. Readers are encouraged to access the full report for any articles of interest as only a brief commentary is provided.     

Systematic Reviews Published in the April 2012 Issue of the Cochrane Library

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The Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews is published quarterly as a DVD but monthly online. The April 2012 issue (second DVD for 2012) contains 5045 complete reviews, 2182 protocols for reviews in production, and 17,084 short summaries of systematic reviews published in the general medical literature. In addition, there are citations of 674,000 randomized controlled trials, and 15,400 cited papers in the Cochrane methodology register. The health technology assessment database contains just over 11,000 citations. One hundred and seventeen new reviews have been published in the last 3 months of which 12 have potential relevance for practitioners in pain and palliative medicine. The impact factor of the Cochrane Library stands at 6.186. Readers are encouraged to access the full report for any articles of interest as only a brief commentary is provided.     

Systematic Reviews Published in the July 2012 Issue of the Cochrane Library

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The Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews is published quarterly as a DVD and monthly online. The July 2012 issue (3rd DVD for 2012) contains 5131 complete reviews, 2235 protocols for reviews in production, and 18,306 short summaries of systematic reviews published in the general medical literature. In addition, there are citations of 674,000 randomized controlled trials, and 15,700 cited papers in the Cochrane methodology register. The health technology assessment database contains just over 11,000 citations. Eighty-six new reviews have been published in the last 3 months, of which six have potential relevance for practitioners in pain and palliative medicine. The impact factor of the Cochrane Library stands at 5.715. Readers are encouraged to access the full report for any articles of interest as only a brief commentary is provided.     

Systematic Reviews Published in the October 2015 Issue of the Cochrane Library

The Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews is published quarterly as a DVD and monthly online (http://www.thecochranelibrary.com). The October 2015 issue (fourth DVD for 2015) contains 6622 complete reviews, 2429 protocols for reviews in production, and 36,600 short summaries of systematic reviews published in the general medical literature (this short summary database is no longer being updated). In addition, there are citations of 848,000 randomized controlled trials, and 15,700 cited papers in the Cochrane Methodology Register. The Health Technology Assessment database contains some 15,000 citations. One hundred and nine new reviews have been published in the previous 3 months, of which six have potential relevance for practitioners in pain and palliative medicine. The impact factor of the Cochrane Library stands at 5.939. Readers are encouraged to access the full report for any articles of interest as only a brief commentary is provided.     

Systematic Reviews Published in the July 2015 Issue of the Cochrane Library

The Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews is published quarterly as a DVD and monthly online (http://www.thecochranelibrary.com). The July 2015 issue (third DVD for 2015) contains 6506 complete reviews, 2431 protocols for reviews in production, and 36,600 short summaries of systematic reviews published in the general medical literature. In addition, there are citations of 871,000 randomized controlled trials, and 15,700 cited papers in the Cochrane Methodology Register. The Health Technology Assessment database contains some 15,000 citations. One hundred and seven new reviews have been published in the previous 3 months, of which seven have potential relevance for practitioners in pain and palliative medicine. The impact factor of the Cochrane Library stands at 5.939. Readers are encouraged to access the full report for any articles of interest as only a brief commentary is provided.     

Systematic Reviews Published in the July 2014 Issue of the Cochrane Library

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The Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews is published quarterly as a DVD and monthly online (http://www.thecochranelibrary.com). The July 2014 issue (3rd DVD for 2014) contains 6050 complete reviews, 2,359 protocols for reviews in production, and 31,000 short summaries of systematic reviews published in the general medical literature. In addition, there are citations of 789,000 randomized controlled trials, and 15,700 cited papers in the Cochrane Methodology Register. The Health Technology Assessment database contains some 14,000 citations. Ninety-six new reviews have been published in the previous 3 months of which five have potential relevance for practitioners in pain and palliative medicine. The impact factor of the Cochrane Library stands at 5.715. Readers are encouraged to access the full report for any articles of interest as only a brief commentary is provided.     

Systematic Reviews Published in the January 2015 Issue of the Cochrane Library

The Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews is published quarterly as a DVD and monthly online (http://www.thecochranelibrary.com). The January 2015 issue (first DVD for 2015) contains 6277 complete reviews, 2355 protocols for reviews in production, and 34,000 short summaries of systematic reviews published in the general medical literature. In addition, there are citations of 832,000 randomized controlled trials, and 15,700 cited papers in the Cochrane Methodology Register. The Health Technology Assessment database contains some 14,000 citations. One hundred and ten new reviews have been published in the previous 3 months, of which six have potential relevance for practitioners in pain and palliative medicine. The impact factor of the Cochrane Library stands at 5.939. Readers are encouraged to access the full report for any articles of interest, as only a brief commentary is provided.