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Where Can You Find Us At ISPOR EU 2025?
Nested Knowledge at ISPOR Europe 2025: Advancing AI in Evidence Synthesis Nested Knowledge is proud to have a major presence at ISPOR Europe 2025, with multiple panels and posters highlighting the validation, application, and impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in
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Where Can You Find Us At ISPOR EU 2025?
Nested Knowledge at ISPOR Europe 2025: Advancing AI in Evidence Synthesis Nested Knowledge is proud to have a major presence at ISPOR Europe 2025, with multiple panels and posters highlighting the validation, application, and impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in

Rapid Review for the Life Sciences
Background In clinical research and strategic decision-making, speed and accuracy in synthesizing evidence are crucial. Traditional systematic literature reviews (SLRs) can take weeks or months, slowing insights into emerging therapeutic areas. To address this challenge, a global life sciences team

How Smart Study Type Tags Are Reinventing Evidence Synthesis
One of the features of Core Smart Tags is Smart Study Type – this refers to our AI system that automatically categorises the study type (design) of a given abstract. Knowing the study type is beneficial for a variety of

IEGPs: The Bridge Between Medical Affairs and HEOR
Integrated Evidence Generation Plans (IEGPs) are meant to be the connective tissue across the product lifecycle. Strategic, collaborative plans that guide when, where, and how to generate evidence. In theory, they’re working documents that evolve with your asset. In practice?

No Trial Left Behind: Streamlining Clinical Trial Evidence for Systematic Review
When a clinical trial evaluates a novel drug or uncovers a change in medical best practices, the results are often published in a widely-read scientific journal, like JAMA, Lancet, or the NEJM. Even trials that don’t unveil the next blockbuster

How is SLR used in HTA? A Primer from Nested Knowledge
Why Systematic Literature Reviews Matter in HTA Health Technology Assessment (HTA) decisions are only as strong as the evidence that supports them. That’s why systematic literature reviews (SLRs) are a core requirement across global HTA frameworks. They provide a transparent,