The following new and updated Cochrane reviews have been published. The updated reviews where the conclusions have changed are marked in bold with (CC) after the title.
New ReviewsAddition of long-acting beta-agonists to inhaled corticosteroids for chronic asthma in children
Antiviral agents for treatment of herpes simplex virus infection in neonates
Combined DTP-HBV-HIB vaccine versus separately administered DTP-HBV and HIB vaccines for primary prevention of diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae B (HIB)
Electropalatography for articulation disorders associated with cleft palate
Interventions for preventing and treating kidney disease in Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Interventions for prevention of neonatal hyperglycemia in very low birth weight infants
Intrapartum antibiotics for known maternal Group B streptococcal colonization
Mono and multifaceted inhalant and/or food allergen reduction interventions for preventing asthma in children at high risk of developing asthma
Non-pharmacological interventions for assisting the induction of anaesthesia in children
Oral iron supplementation for preventing or treating anaemia among children in malaria-endemic areas
Pharmacotherapy for anxiety disorders in children and adolescents
Regular treatment with salmeterol and inhaled steroids for chronic asthma: serious adverse events
Updated Reviews:Anticholinergic therapy for chronic asthma in children over two years of age
Colony-stimulating factors for prevention of myelosuppressive therapy-induced febrile neutropenia in children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
Combination formoterol and inhaled steroid versus beta2-agonist as relief medication for chronic asthma in adults and children
Corticosteroids for the prevention and treatment of post-extubation stridor in neonates, children and adults (CC)
Delayed introduction of progressive enteral feeds to prevent necrotising enterocolitis in very low birth weight infants
Early trophic feeding for very low birth weight infants (CC)
Elective high frequency oscillatory ventilation versus conventional ventilation for acute pulmonary dysfunction in preterm infants
Fetal electrocardiogram (ECG) for fetal monitoring during labour
High frequency oscillatory ventilation versus conventional ventilation for infants with severe pulmonary dysfunction born at or near term
Ibuprofen for the prevention of patent ductus arteriosus in preterm and/or low birth weight infants
Inhaled sodium cromoglycate for asthma in children
Positioning for acute respiratory distress in hospitalised infants and children
Vitamin A for treating measles in children
