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Exciting News: Introducing the New Essential Evidence Plus!

We are thrilled to announce that a brand-new version of Essential Evidence Plus is on its way! Mark your calendars for the launch date, September 11th, as we are introducing a modern, mobile-first application that will revolutionize your experience. With this update, accessing our valuable content will be easier and more convenient than ever before.

What to Expect from the New Essential Evidence Plus:

  1. Modern Mobile-First Experience: Our new application has been meticulously designed with a mobile-first approach. No matter what device you're using, whether it's a smartphone, tablet, or desktop, you'll enjoy a seamless and intuitive user experience.
  2. Enhanced Accessibility: We understand the importance of accessing content from anywhere, at any time. The new Essential Evidence Plus will provide you with the flexibility to explore our extensive collection of evidence-based resources on the go, making it easier to stay up to date with the latest medical knowledge and interactive tools.
  3. Improved User Interface: We have revamped our user interface to ensure effortless navigation and a visually appealing experience. Finding the information, you need will be quicker and more intuitive, saving you valuable time and effort.

Essential Evidence Plus will be available to users during this transition. However, please note that ability to create new trial and individual subscriptions will not be available from September 8th to September 11th 7:00 AM EST. During this period, we will be working diligently to transfer our existing system to the upgraded platform, ensuring a seamless transition for all users.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this temporary interruption. Rest assured, our team is committed to bringing you a superior user experience, and we appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

Stay Tuned for the New Essential Evidence Plus!

We are counting down the days until September 11th when the new Essential Evidence Plus will be available for you to explore. Get ready to unlock a wealth of evidence-based resources that empower you in your medical decision-making process.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to delivering an exceptional experience with the all-new Essential Evidence Plus!

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Searching & Browsing: Databases Searched

Essential Evidence Plus searches 7 different databases. Select one of the databases listed below for a description of the database and its purpose, as well as an example of how it can be used in the clinical decision process.

These additional resources are also available:

Abstracts of Cochrane Systematic Reviews

Summaries of systematic reviews from the Cochrane Library, the most rigorous and reliable evaluations of medical therapies

Purpose: To offer summarized evaluations of the world’s best literature on the effectiveness of therapy for almost 2,200 clinical problems

Example of use: Answers to questions such as: Are corticosteroids effective in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke? Are “back schools” effective? Should antibiotics be used to treat bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women?

Detailed Description: The Cochrane Systematic Reviews are considered the gold standard for evidence-based medicine. Each systematic review starts with identifying all relevant randomized research studies. After evaluating the studies for quality the results are combined ("meta-analysis"). The results can be used to offer readers our best understanding of the effectiveness of a particular treatment. The Reviews are updated on a regular basis as new information becomes available.