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🚨ICYMI - Updated Cochrane #SystematicReview:

Withdrawal of antihypertensive drugs in older people πŸ’Š
doi.org/10.1002/1465...

"Future research should focus on populations with the greatest uncertainty of the benefit:risk ratio"

#CochraneEvidence #bloodpressure #deprescribing

02.03.2026 22:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌍 Antihypertensives are among the commonly prescribed medications globally.

Read about a recently-published systematic review & meta-analysis on #deprescribing antihypertensive medications in older people, conducted together with our collaborators here:
buff.ly/CPznF05

08.01.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ†• Cochrane #hypertension review:

#Riboflavin supplements for blood pressure lowering in adults
www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....

πŸ€” Very uncertain evidence for effect of riboflavin on #bloodpressure
🎯 Large, well‐conducted trials needed

#SystematicReviews #CochraneEvidence

24.12.2025 19:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Webinar: Dr Jack Wilkinson - Too good to be true? Spotting problematic trials in systematic reviews To register, CLICK HERE IN COLLABORATION WITH THE EUROPEAN METHODS WEBINAR SERIES Systematic reviews of randomized controlled

Too good to be true? Spotting problematic trials in systematic reviews | Online
πŸ—“οΈ26 February

This interactive webinar will introduce the INSPECT-SR tool by way of application to a published clinical trial.

πŸ”—Register here: evidencesynthesisireland.ie/conference/w...

23.12.2025 12:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨ICYMI - Updated Cochrane #SystematicReview:

Withdrawal of antihypertensive drugs in older people πŸ’Š
doi.org/10.1002/1465...

"Future research should focus on populations with the greatest uncertainty of the benefit:risk ratio"

#CochraneEvidence #bloodpressure #deprescribing

15.10.2025 15:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ†•Review updateπŸ†•

Pharmacotherapy for mild #hypertension cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....

In people with mildly elevated #BloodPressure (BP) without cardiovascular disease (CVD) or related health risks, BP meds may not reduce risk of death or of developing major CVD

#SystematicReview

15.10.2025 15:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pharmacotherapy for mild hypertension - Wang, D - 2025 | Cochrane Library Select your preferred language for Cochrane reviews and other content. Sections without translation will be in English.

πŸ†• @cochrane.org Review update πŸ†•

Pharmacotherapy for mild hypertension www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....

In ppl w/ mildly elevated blood pressure (BP) w/out cardiovascular disease (CVD) or related health risks, BP meds may not reduce risk of death or of developing major CVD

#SystematicReview

25.09.2025 19:38 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Cochrane logo on a blue background with the text 'Cochrane aligns reporting formats for diverse types of reviews.' Below, a stack of books on a table in a library setting conveys a scholarly tone.

Cochrane logo on a blue background with the text 'Cochrane aligns reporting formats for diverse types of reviews.' Below, a stack of books on a table in a library setting conveys a scholarly tone.

Clearer, more consistent Cochrane reviews are coming.

From mid-November, we’re updating reporting formats to make reviews easier to use, more accessible, and more impactful.

πŸ”— www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

23.09.2025 11:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Webinar: Dr Jack Wilkinson - Too good to be true? Spotting problematic trials in systematic reviews To register, CLICK HERE Systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aim to include all eligible

Too good to be true? Spotting problematic trials in systematic reviews | Online
πŸ—“οΈ 26 February
This interactive webinar will introduce the INSPECT-SR tool by way of application to a published clinical trial.
πŸ”— evidencesynthesisireland.ie/conference/w...

29.08.2025 11:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Getting Involved in Health Research Reviews: A Course for the Public Designed for the public and helps you build the knowledge and skills to contribute to research teams conducting health research reviews.

Getting involved in health research reviews: a course for the public | Online
πŸ—“οΈ 15 September
Are you a patient, caregiver, or member of the public interested in contributing to health research? This 6-week, self-paced course from Cochrane Ireland is for you.
πŸ”— www.eventbrite.ie/e/getting-in...

29.08.2025 11:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ We're rounding up a few dates for your diary. Discover these events being run by our global network of Cochrane Groups – a thread 🧡

29.08.2025 11:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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ICYMI - Cochrane #SystematicReview 🎺

Renin inhibitors versus angiotensin receptor blockers for primary #hypertension
doi.org/10.1002/1465...

#CochraneEvidence #Blogshot

02.09.2025 17:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨ICYMI - Updated Cochrane #SystematicReview:

Withdrawal of antihypertensive drugs in older people πŸ’Š
doi.org/10.1002/1465...

"Future research should focus on populations with the greatest uncertainty of the benefit:risk ratio"

#CochraneEvidence #bloodpressure #deprescribing

10.06.2025 20:11 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Deprescribing Guidelines and Algorithms - Deprescribing.org

Also check out our complementary #deprescribing resources to reduce potentially inappropriate medications found here:
deprescribing.org/resources/de...

10.05.2025 16:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨ICYMI - Updated Cochrane #SystematicReview:

Withdrawal of antihypertensive drugs in older people πŸ’Š
doi.org/10.1002/1465...

"Future research should focus on populations with the greatest uncertainty of the benefit:risk ratio"

#CochraneEvidence #bloodpressure #deprescribing

12.05.2025 18:09 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ†• We've published a new Cochrane #SystematicReview protocol:

Blood pressure lowering efficacy of dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide/glucagon-like peptide-1 (GIP/GLP-1) receptor agonists compared to glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists
doi.org/10.1002/1465...

21.04.2025 20:42 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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SR & MA findings: very few (<10%) clinical trials report adverse drug withdrawal event (ADWE) following #deprescribing, and reporting methods are inconsistent.
Standardizing reporting is needed to generate more robust evidence on deRXing and ADWEs: agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

15.04.2025 13:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Dr. Josh Levin: Physical activity compared to drugs for important clinical outcomes.
Dr. Josh Levin: Physical activity compared to drugs for important clinical outcomes. YouTube video by Therapeutics Initiative

🚨 ICYMI - TI #BestEvidence webinar:

Dr. Josh Levin compares #PhysicalActivity to drugs for important clinical outcomes
ti.ubc.ca/drugevidence24

#DrugEvidence24 #exercise #MedEd

14.04.2025 17:42 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Dr. James (Jim) Wright: Debunking some of the hype In hypertension
Dr. James (Jim) Wright: Debunking some of the hype In hypertension YouTube video by Therapeutics Initiative

ICYMI: #BestEvidence webinar recording

Debunking some of the hype in #hypertension
ti.ubc.ca/drugevidence24

Dr. James Wright summarizes latest evidence on #antihypertensives

⏰ chronotherapy
πŸ’Š first line tx
🎯 BP targets
⚠️ tx efficacy + safety

#DrugEvidence24 #MedEd #medsafety

15.04.2025 16:47 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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🚨Updated Cochrane #SystematicReview:

Withdrawal of antihypertensive drugs in older people πŸ’Š
doi.org/10.1002/1465...

"Future research should focus on populations with the greatest uncertainty of the benefit:risk ratio"

#CochraneEvidence #bloodpressure #deprescribing

11.04.2025 20:42 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Dr. Josh Levin: Exercise prescriptions - Evidence and clinical applications
Dr. Josh Levin: Exercise prescriptions - Evidence and clinical applications YouTube video by Therapeutics Initiative

🧡 #ExercisePrescriptions

1/5 The TI’s Dr. Josh Levin asks:
Clinicians, can you help your patients be more active? πŸƒπŸΎβ€β™€οΈπŸŠπŸΎβ€β™‚οΈ πŸšΆπŸΎβ€β™‚οΈ

πŸ‘‰πŸΎWatch Dr. Levin’s presentation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5he...

#Exercise #prescribing #ExerciseRx

11.04.2025 18:06 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ†• Cochrane #SystematicReview πŸ†•

Effect of adrenergic agonist oral #decongestants on blood pressure:
www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....

#CochraneEvidence #blogshot #bloodpressure

01.04.2025 15:52 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ†• Cochrane #SystematicReview πŸ†•

Effect of #amphetamines on blood pressure:
www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....

#CochraneEvidence #blogshot #bloodpressure

31.03.2025 19:16 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ICYMI - Cochrane #SystematicReview 🎺

Renin inhibitors versus angiotensin receptor blockers for primary #hypertension
doi.org/10.1002/1465...

#CochraneEvidence #Blogshot

24.03.2025 16:36 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨ICYMI - Cochrane #SystematicReview

Renin inhibitors versus angiotensin receptor blockers for primary #hypertension
doi.org/10.1002/1465...

#CochraneEvidence #Blogshot

12.03.2025 18:29 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cochrane #SystematicReview 🎺

Renin inhibitors versus angiotensin receptor blockers for primary #hypertension
doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD012570.pub2

#CochraneEvidence #Blogshot

04.03.2025 20:31 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Dr. James (Jim) Wright: Debunking some of the hype In hypertension
Dr. James (Jim) Wright: Debunking some of the hype In hypertension YouTube video by Therapeutics Initiative

#BestEvidence webinar recording

Debunking some of the hype in #Hypertension
ti.ubc.ca/drugevidence24

Dr. James Wright summarizes latest evidence on #antihypertensives:

⏰ chronotherapy
πŸ’Š first line tx
🎯 blood pressure targets
⚠️ treatment efficacy + safety

#drugevidence24 #meded #medsafety

04.03.2025 20:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🎺 Cochrane #SystematicReview 🚨

Renin inhibitors versus angiotensin receptor blockers for primary #hypertension
tinyurl.com/renin-arb-htn

#CochraneEvidence #Blogshot @drotte.medsky.social @ciprian-jauca.bsky.social @amtejani.bsky.social

28.02.2025 19:24 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🎺 Cochrane #SystematicReview 🚨

Renin inhibitors versus angiotensin receptor blockers for primary #hypertension
doi.org/10.1002/1465...

#CochraneEvidence #Blogshot

27.02.2025 23:17 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ†• Cochrane #SystematicReview 🎺

Renin inhibitors versus angiotensin receptor blockers for primary #hypertension
doi.org/10.1002/1465...

#CochraneEvidence

27.02.2025 20:54 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0