Violence against women and girls is a serious issue. It is a global problem that needs attention. It is a complex problem. It affects many people and it is not easy to find solutions. It is hard to find clear evidence that can help policymakers make decisions. This is because research often combines data from many reviews, making it confusing. This makes it tou...

Health care is not one-size-fits-all. Different groups have different needs. This is especially true for those who face more challenges in life. It is crucial to understand how health and care interventions affect these groups differently. Why? Because we do not want to make things worse for them. This is where the idea of equity comes in. It is about giving everyone...

When COVID-19 hit, Quebec had to quickly find the best ways to handle the situation. Now that the pandemic is behind us, it's time to improve how we deal with crises in the future. The main goal of a recent project was to create a plan for quickly finding and using the best evidence during health crises in Quebec. First, let's look at what didn't work well during CO...

When it comes to treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), doctors need the most reliable evidence to make the best decisions for their patients. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are great for showing how well a treatment works, but they don't always tell us how a new treatment compares to what's already out there. For COPD, there are different types ...