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We’ve launched an innovative study to understand whether artificial intelligence can responsibly support evidence synthesis, without compromising the rigour and independence that define Cochrane Reviews.

Find out more about our process and the study here: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

Hey, I'm doing a webinar for the CILIP info lit group on Information Literacy, data and evidence removal in the US, with a particular focus on healthcare research. It'll be super fun and not at all depressing, honest www.tickettailor.com/events/cilip...

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JBI understands that different research questions require the appraisal of different types of evidence and approaches to #EvidenceSynthesis. This is why we have developed 8 rigorous methodologies for systematic reviews, and recommend 3 methodologies external to JBI: https://ow.ly/Earr50Xoab3

Introduction to EPPI Reviewer – software for conducting systematic reviews 27 January 2026, 14:00 - 15:00 UTC

Take a look at this webinar introducing EPPI Reviewer and how to use it in the systematic review process. The session will also touch on recently added AI tools!

Sign up here ➡️ www.cochrane.org/events/intro...

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How is Cochrane advancing responsible AI for evidence synthesis?

How are we advancing responsible AI for evidence synthesis?

From developing guidance to engaging with developers, we're ensuring AI enhances – not replaces – human judgment in systematic reviews.

🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/news/how-cochrane-advancing-responsible-ai-evidence-synthesis

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Alongside @campbellreviews.bsky.social, @jbiebhc.bsky.social, and @envevidence.bsky.social we have published a position statement on the responsible use of #AI in #EvidenceSynthesis.

This collaborative effort is an important step.

Find out more: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

Coming from mid-November 2025 for Cochrane reviews:

💥 A new AI disclosure section across all reviews
💥 Changes to all reviews types to reflect evolving methodological best practice & to align with recent changes to intervention reviews
💥 Changes to how rapid reviews are managed

Supplementary search methods versus bibliographic database searching to identify studies and study reports - Cooper, C - 2025 | Cochrane Library Select your preferred language for Cochrane reviews and other content. Sections without translation will be in English.

The battle between supplementary search methods VS databases begins now. www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.... #Cochrane #Protocol #MethodologyReview @cochraneirmg.bsky.social @cochrane.org

Cochrane Methods Prospective Meta-analysis. Developed innovative tool to assess trustworthiness and integrity of trials using individual participant data

Cochrane Methods Economics. Focused on the development, application and integration of economic evaluation methods

Cochrane Methods IPD Meta-analysis. Won the 2024 Thomas C. Chalmers award with the IPD integrity tool

We are putting a spotlight on each Methods Group to share what they have been up to over the last year.

You can see the highlights from some Groups below, or view all the reports here: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

Cochrane Methods Report 2024–2025

📣 We’re proud to share the latest Cochrane Methods Report, showcasing the incredible work of our global methods community in advancing evidence synthesis.

Read the full report: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

#EvidenceSynthesis #InnovativeMethods

Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare research and practice, but what does this mean for evidence-based medicine?

Join experts from Cochrane and Wiley as they discuss the promise, pitfalls, and practical applications of AI in healthcare.

🔗 register.gotowebinar.com/register/908...

We're excited to be marking #WorldEBHCDay 🥳

Colleagues from around Cochrane have contributed lots of fantastic blogs, videos and visual media to this years. Discover more about our contributions, and let us know how you're celebrating!

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We are delighted to announce that the Appendix of Resources to accompany the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions searching for and selecting studies chapter has now been released.

This represents a major revision of the previous version.

www.cochrane.org/authors/hand...

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Just a reminder that PubMed is affected by the government shutdown. For more information pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Please remember that many databases and resources get their data or information from PubMed “Because of a lapse in government funding, the information on this website may not be up to date…”

🥳 Happy National Medical Librarians Month! 

October is here to officially celebrate the unsung heroes of healthcare. This year’s theme says it best: Better Information. Better Decisions. 

Learn how to join the celebration by visiting MLANET: https://bit.ly/4o2eFcp

#medlibs #healthinformation

For over 30 years, Cochrane has set the standard for high-quality systematic reviews in health research. Now, we’re taking a bold step forward reimagining evidence synthesis for a changing world.

Find out more: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

"Why physicians need the counsel of a skilled medical librarian in the era of artificial intelligence (AI)". Oct2025. British Columbia Medical Journal

By implementing interim measures, the CPSBC can mitigate Library’s closure & make a commitment to evidence-based care. bcmj.org/letters/why-...

Join our colleagues at Tufts University for their upcoming upcoming Standard Author Systematic Review Training course!

📅 When: November 6, 13, & 20, 2025 (9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST)
💻 Where: Online via Zoom
👉 Register today: tinyurl.com/SysRevNov
(Seats limited – early registration encouraged!)

👀 New tool detects problematic trials before they distort evidence
🎊A new tool has been developed to help researchers detect problematic clinical trials before including them in systematic reviews.🤔
🖇️ www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Evidence Synthesis: Insights From the CORE Information Retrieval Forum 2025 Introduction Information retrieval is essential for evidence synthesis, but developing search strategies can be labor-intensive and time-consuming. Automating these processes would be of benefit and...

Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Evidence Synthesis: Insights From the CORE Information Retrieval Forum 2025

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INSPECT-SR has launched today — a new tool for researchers to detect problematic randomized controlled trials.

🔗 Find out more here: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...

#INSPECTSR #ClinicalTrials #EvidenceBasedMedicine #SystematicReviews #ResearchIntegrity

Steps for scoping reviews YouTube video by JBI

Step by step guidance for how to conduct a scoping review:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R87F...

For detailed guidance, go to the JBI Manual for #EvidenceSynthesis at jbi-global-wiki.refined.site/space/MANUAL...

For a list of resources, go to: jbi-global-wiki.refined.site/space/MANUAL...

'The Art of #Adaptation: Implementing with #Fidelity in Real-World Settings'

Full program www.eisummit.org

#SystematicReview #ImpSci #EIS2025 #Antenatal #HealthySchools #Ethiopia #France #CancerScreening
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Today global leaders in #EBHC are excited to launch the #WorldEBHCDay 2025 campaign, ‘Collaborative Knowledge Communication’ – because how we share knowledge matters as much as the knowledge itself

https://ids.pulse.ly/roftjus4ht

Got the bug 🐜 for health research? Want to learn more about randomsied trials 🎲 ?

Well, our friends over the HRB-TMRN have developed a free online course about how trials work, why they matter, and how they impact health decisions

👉 buff.ly/jTcccQC

There is a new #searchfilter in the latest issue of the JMLA @medlibassn.bsky.social "Mueller M, Askin N. Acute mental health concerns in emergency settings: development and validation of an Ovid #MEDLINE search filter" jmla.mlanet.org/ojs/jmla/art...

Shortly on the ISSG website as well :-)

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ECIR 2026, the European Conference on Information Retrieval, will take place in Delft next year. Check out their CfP!

Cochrane has launched a new interactive learning module on rapid reviews www.cochrane.org/about-us/new... #evidencesynthesis