Centre for Evidence-based Paediatrics, Gastroenterology and Nutrition (CEBPGAN)
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Overview
CEPGAN translates scientific research into medical practice and policy by publishing in medical literature as well as the media, medical education, organising conferences and through contributions to major policy committees and national and international scientific bodies.
In addition to translational research, we provide evidence-based literature and other information to researchers, clinicians, authors, journalists and the general public internationally. We continually conduct Cochrane systematic reviews of the literature. We also develop databases of randomised controlled trials, systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines on paediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, accessible at no cost via the CEBPGAN website to clinicians, researchers and the public.
As the translation of research into policy and practice is improved by good quality research training and scientific writing skills, the director of CEBPGAN has designed and implemented a new course for the Sydney Medical School: Scientific Writing for Postgraduates, based on the book she co-authored: Scientific Writing: Easy when you know how (BMJ Books).
Research achievements
A Cochrane review showed there was more weight loss in obese people on a low glycaemic index (GI) or glycaemic load (GL) diet compared with those on a high GI or GL diet or other diet. This work became one of the four most accessed reviews for the year in The Cochrane Library and its data have been incorporated into the European Clinical Practice guidelines for the management of obesity in adults. At least one large randomised controlled trial has since been designed based on the follow-up recommendations from the review, to elicit the longer term impact of low GI diets on obesity.
Another Cochrane review showed there was a significant improvement in blood glucose control with the low GI or low GL diets compared with a high GI or GL diet or other diet in people with diabetes. Numerous summaries and articles based on the review have been published.
Other reviews have studied the important role of exercise in improving blood glucose control in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus; interventions for haemolytic uraemic syndrome and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, and non-surgical interventions for eosinophilic esophagitis.
Members of CEBPGAN have disseminated their important public health findings in invited audio podcasts by the Cochrane Collaboration as well as in numerous journal articles, books, websites and other media.
