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  1. Input from patients can lead to better research: Testing Treatments explains how 1.usa.gov/K7LSiR
  2. Benefits of exercise for people with #asthma analyzed in an updated Cochrane review & more 1.usa.gov/LsBb56
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  4. @alisha764 Yes, clinical effectiveness information esp for clinicians is also growing @PubMedHealth: currently from AHRQ, NCI & NICE
  5. #mlatt Tech Trends: @pubmedhealth is on Twitter & Google+ plus.google.com/u/0/b/10759936…
  6. Be skeptical: an engaging read about what it means in health & why it matters so much 1.usa.gov/KvNwVh
  7. Clot risk from contraceptive patches & rings: the research from recent headlines analyzed 1.usa.gov/rSGxQO
  8. Happy to be @ #mlanet12. Enjoying meeting people & hearing lots of ideas: often lurking @ the NLM Exhibit Booth (#321)
  9. There are 73 new or updated #Cochrane #reviews out now: browse them here 1.usa.gov/JCTk3V Thx @CochraneLibrary
  10. Varenicline (Chantix / Champix) to help #QuitSmoking: updated evidence in the Cochrane review 1.usa.gov/JefPy0 @CochraneLibrary
  11. Biomarkers are one type of surrogate outcome. Learn how to recognize surrogates & why they can mislead here: 1.usa.gov/KMbOeJ
  12. Frozen shoulder: useful evidence on what helps this painful condition. Our featured review comes from @OfficialNIHR 1.usa.gov/K0ZV8N
  13. Resistance training, ageing & cognitive impairment: some of this week's headlines are premature. See why: 1.usa.gov/rSGxQO
  14. PubMed Health tip: in NCI info, you can now click between patient & professional versions (top right) 1.usa.gov/HZsn79
  15. Applied research - does it work on people? Here are 3 broad categories: 1.usa.gov/I3EBwr
  16. Thanks @CarlaKJohnson and @HeatherBoerner - glad to hear @AHCJ attendees interested in systematic reviews!
  17. There are 78 new or updated #Cochrane #reviews out now - browse them here: 1.usa.gov/HXHliT Thx @CochraneLibrary