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Farhad Shokraneh @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social · Aug 16

Hi @jennymoth.bsky.social, if you are the same Jenny Moth who worked on Clinical Librarianship in the Emergency Department, please get in touch with me: FarhadShokraneh [at] gmail com. Thank you. Sorry for posting online. I found no other way to contact you, including messaging

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Farhad Shokraneh @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social · Aug 3

Independent Reviews of
1. Undermind.ai by @giustini.bsky.social ‬ and
2. Perplexity.ai by Angélique Roy

at JCHLA @chla-absc.bsky.social

journals.library.ualberta.ca/jchla/index....

journals.library.ualberta.ca/jchla/index....

#AI #EvidenceSynthesis

Undermind - Radically better research and discovery

Our AI assistant carefully reads hundreds of academic papers for you, finding exactly what you need, no matter how complex.

Undermind.ai

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Farhad Shokraneh @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social · Apr 29

So far, the best review on using GenAI in #EvidenceSynthesis & #SystematicReviews

Current evidence doesn't support GenAI use without human involvement/oversight. For most tasks other than searching, GenAI may have a role in assisting humans
doi.org/10.1017/rsm....

#AI #HTA #LLM #medlibs

Generative artificial intelligence use in evidence synthesis: A systematic review | Research Synthesis Methods | Cambridge Core

Generative artificial intelligence use in evidence synthesis: A systematic review

doi.org

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Farhad Shokraneh @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social · Apr 18

ChatGPT spends 'tens of millions of dollars' on people saying 'please' and 'thank you', but Sam Altman says it's worth it.

www.techradar.com/computing/ar...

ChatGPT spends 'tens of millions of dollars' on people saying 'please' and 'thank you', but Sam Altman says it's worth it

You never know...

www.techradar.com

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Farhad Shokraneh @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social · Apr 9

@stackingbooks.bsky.social Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad you find it useful. It is a work in progress and I hope to improve it and keep the community engaged and informed especially on LLMs. Thank you for your support :D

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Farhad Shokraneh @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social · Apr 9

Living Evidence Map for Automation of Systematic Reviews (LEMASyR)

👍 Updated DAILY
👍 FREE
👍 No login
👍 Private
👍 No Ads
👍 No Cookies

Link to Map: nested-knowledge.com/nest/qualita...

Brief How to Use: youtu.be/bp7n1-IoR7E?...

#SystematicReviews #Automation #AI #LLM #ML #Medlibs

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Farhad Shokraneh @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social · Mar 29

Sign up for weekly updates: biomed.news/bims-arines

All-in-one-place map [I need to add 100 remaining studies before publicising but here is early view]

nested-knowledge.com/nest/qualita...

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Farhad Shokraneh @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social · Mar 28

Chaptered Recording: How to Stay Up-To-Date in Your Field

✴️ BIMS, #FeedReaders, Alerting, Subscriptions, CAS/SDI, & #EvidenceMaps
✴️ PIM & #FOMO
✴️ Are You Fox or Squirrel
✴️ #InformationMinimalism
✴️ University of #YouTube & Chaptering
✴️ Future Webinars

youtu.be/bp7n1-IoR7E

#MedLibs #RSS #XML #ML

How to Stay Up-To-Date in Your Field

YouTube video by Farhad Shokraneh

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Farhad Shokraneh @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social · Mar 17

If you missed my Bristol talk, worry not!

It's been recorded and chaptered for you to watch/listen to. :)

"Using AI in Automation of Evidence Synthesis: What Does Research Tell Us?"

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZM3...

#AI #Automation #ML #EvidenceSynthesis #SystematicReview #HTA #HEOR

Using AI in Automation of Evidence Synthesis: What Does Research Tell Us?

YouTube video by Farhad Shokraneh

www.youtube.com

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Farhad Shokraneh @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social · Mar 16

ICASR review on the way and I'm creating a living evidence map. Watch this space

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Farhad Shokraneh @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social · Mar 12

Inspiring interview with two co-founders of @NestedKnowledge

Young, energetic, and positive, they explain how the features in the system work for all steps of #SystematicReviews using #AI and #LLM

youtu.be/oPMvs3twedE

#EvidenceSynthesis #Automation

Episode 3. Kevin and Keith Kallmes - Nested Knowledge

YouTube video by Farhad Shokraneh

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Farhad Shokraneh @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social · Mar 9

So far, the best scoping review on using #LLMs in #SystematicReviews by our German colleagues

"Large Language Models for Conducting Systematic Reviews: On the Rise, But Not Yet Ready for Use - A Scoping Review"

#GenerativeAI #AI #EvidenceSynthesis

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40021099/

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Farhad Shokraneh @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social · Mar 7

Interview with Professor Jos Kleijnen on 40 Years of Systematic Reviews

He shares great lessons, stories, and wisdom, mentioning many people who shaped the #EvidenceBasedMedicine & #SystematicReviews

youtu.be/z88VyBb-9pQ

youtu.be

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Farhad Shokraneh @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social · Mar 1

Recording will be available for the subscribers to our YouTube Channel:
www.youtube.com/@SystematicR...

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Farhad Shokraneh @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social · Mar 1

Webinar: How to stay up to date in your field

📣 Overcome the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)
📣 Learn about methods and techniques to effortless updating
📣 Learn about the tools (old & new) that make the life easier
📣 All and more for free and guess by whom?

#medlibs

eventbrite.com/e/how-to-sta...

How to Stay Up To Date in Your Field

Learn the best tips and tricks to keep yourself informed and up-to-date in your field, all from the comfort of your own home!

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Farhad Shokraneh @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social · Feb 21

See the interview with Carol Lefebvre, the 1st Librarian and Information Specialist in the Cochrane Collaboration.

Please support the series with a Subscription to the YouTube channel: youtu.be/B94VgBNc8gM

#SystematicReviews #CochraneCollaboration #SearchStrategy #ML #AI
@cochraneirmg.bsky.social

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Farhad Shokraneh @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social · Feb 16

Development and validation of the NICE artificial intelligence (AI) medical device intervention search filters for MEDLINE and Embase (Ovid)

By @layiku12.bsky.social, et al

doi.org/10.1017/S026...

#AI #SearchFilter #NICE #MedicalDevice #HTA #Embase #MEDLINE #SearchStrategy #SystematicReview

Development and validation of the NICE artificial intelligence (AI) medical device intervention search filters for MEDLINE and Embase (Ovid) | International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health ...

Development and validation of the NICE artificial intelligence (AI) medical device intervention search filters for MEDLINE and Embase (Ovid)

doi.org

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Farhad Shokraneh @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social · Feb 12

Interview with Artur Nowak, Co-Founder, Evidence Prime (GRADEpro GDT & Laser AI)

Chaptered video watch selectively

Artur: We can automate reviews if they're systematic, & they're systematic if we've good protocols

youtu.be/oUJtJxJC4tc

#GRADE #MAGICapp #GRADEproGDT #ClinicalPracticeGuidelines

youtu.be

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Farhad Shokraneh @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social · Feb 10

Mind Maps at Trip Database's Free Version

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhbz...

@tripdatabase.bsky.social #EBM #MEDLIBS

Mind Maps on the Trip Database

YouTube video by Trip Database

www.youtube.com

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Farhad Shokraneh @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social · Jan 27

See my interview with legendary Professor Gordon Guyatt on "Evidence-Based Medicine."

Unmissable 2.5 hours; You can also watch sections/chapters from the video description.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel to support future content: youtu.be/KtwqZJqHARM

#EBM #CoreGRADE #GRADE #CriticalAppraisal

youtu.be

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Farhad Shokraneh @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social · Jan 21

Evaluating the utility of #LLMs in generating #SearchStrings for #SystematicReviews in Anesthesiology

"Findings of this study highlight the significant advantage of using original search strings over LLM-generated search strings in PubMed retrieval studies. "

#AI

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39828514/

Evaluating the utility of large language models in generating search strings for systematic reviews in anesthesiology: a comparative analysis of top-ranked journals - PubMed

The findings of this study highlight the significant advantage of using original search strings over LLM-generated search strings in PubMed retrieval studies. The Meta-Analysis Librarian demonstrated ...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Farhad Shokraneh @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social · Jan 6

Thank you @carrieprice.bsky.social that's very kind

Carrie Price @carrieprice.bsky.social · Jan 6

#medlibs, I saw this today on the #expertsearching listserv and I enjoyed reading it. A good reminder that teams should write this plan into their protocol. P.S. I've always called it extraction!

Thanks, @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social

farhadinfo.medium.com/need-help-wi...

Need Help with Including Non-English Language (NEL) Studies in Systematic Reviews?

Note: In the Systematic Review context, Americans use Data Abstraction instead of Data Extraction. In Scoping Review context, it may be…

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Farhad Shokraneh @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social · Jan 6

My interview with Jon Brassey, the founder of Trip Database, the most used source of evidence among clinicians

youtu.be/p8rKsXPSd3Q

Great Lesson from Jon: Care, Fail, and Learn 👏

#EvidenceBasedMedicine #RAG #LLMs #OpenAlex #MindMap #RelevanceRanking #EBM

youtu.be

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Farhad Shokraneh @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social · Dec 24

Can't believe a year is gone; unfairly fast, giving no time to pause. Now's the time to reflect. Enjoy this post with the embedded gifts in it.

#Reflection #SystematicReviews #MetaAnalysis #Futures #EvidenceSynthesis

Systematic Review Consultants LTD @systematicreview.bsky.social · Dec 24

Year End Message — Systematic Review Consultants LTD: 2024 by @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social

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Year End Message — Systematic Review Consultants LTD: 2024

Today, I play my Christmas songs playlist and start reflecting on another year behind while drinking my coffee on the treadmill! It's hard…

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Farhad Shokraneh @farhadshokraneh.bsky.social · Dec 16

My interview with Eitan Agai, CEO of PICO Portal

One of two series
youtu.be/4BVigwoY1WE

Subscribe to YouTube channel & stay updated with most recent developments in field.

Sponsor: @systematicreview.bsky.social
#SystematicReview #EvidenceSynthesis #Automation #UX #Reponsible #AI #XAI #RiskofBias

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