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AI in Clinical Trials: Is the Evidence Sufficiently Transparent to Appraise?

20th Oct 2026 | Ai

As AI interventions enter clinical trials, their evaluation requires scrutiny of both conventional trial methods and the technology being tested.A systematic re...

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AI in Systematic Reviews: What the RAISE Recommendations Mean for Researchers

01st Oct 2026 | Ai

AI tools promise to accelerate systematic reviews, from screening publications to extracting data and drafting summaries. However, producing a review quickly do...

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CONSORT 2025 and SPIRIT 2025: Better Reporting, Better Appraisal?

23rd Sep 2026 | critical appraisal

Critical appraisal depends on knowing what investigators planned, what they did and how they analysed their findings. Incomplete reporting makes these judgement...

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Critical Appraisal Training – Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

03rd Sep 2026 |

In September 2026, we delivered critical appraisal training for pathology trainees through the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.The programme focused on e...

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Conducting a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis – UK Teams

31st Aug 2026 |

Who we trained: UK clinicians and researchers undertaking evidence synthesis.What we delivered: With AI tools promising systematic reviews in hours, our worksho...

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Developing and Appraising Research Protocols – European Medical Affairs Teams

19th Aug 2026 |

We delivered bespoke training for European medical affairs teams, including MSLs, medical advisors and medical leads, in developing and critically appraising re...

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Critical Appraisal Across Dental Specialties

03rd Aug 2026 | Dental

As ISFE examination formats evolve, critical appraisal remains an essential skill for specialist practice, research and evidence-based patient care.We delivered...

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Advanced Critical Appraisal and Biostatistics – US Medical Affairs and Writing Teams

31st Jul 2026 | Bespoke Training

We delivered bespoke, interactive training for medical leads, medical advisors, senior medical affairs professionals and medical writers in the United States, i...

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Critical Appraisal for Medical Signatories – London

24th Jul 2026 | Bespoke Training

We delivered bespoke, interactive training for medical signatories in London, connecting critical appraisal and biostatistics with the evaluation of promotional...

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Clinical Audit and Scientific Communication – Dermatology

20th Jul 2026 | Bespoke Training

We delivered bespoke training for dermatologists in designing clinical audits and preparing findings for scientific meetings and publication.Teaching addressed ...

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