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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
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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,

Canada’s AI Guidance for Systematic Reviews: What CDA’s Position Means for Researchers and HTA Submissions
Back in 2024,when the UK’s NICE released its position statement on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health technology assessments (HTAs), Nested Knowledge responded quickly, showing how our platform already aligns with the responsible use of AI in evidence