The Cochrane Library

The Cochrane Library provides access to a number of high-quality databases such as:

• Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
• Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL)
• Cochrane Clinical Answers

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• use Advanced Search to create complex searches, or search by MeSH (Medical Subject Headings)
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• Special Collections also available (curated content on a specific healthcare topic)
   

• Cochrane Reviews - click the title to access the full text
• Cochrane Protocols - the plan or set of steps for a future review
• Trials - citation only available
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