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Join Miranda Langendam for Session 8 of the GRADE Learning Live series and learn how to summarize and communicate evidence using GRADE Summary of Findings tables, informative statements, and GRADEpro. A must-attend session for systematic reviewers and guideline developers.

Register here: cochrane.org/events/summari…

#GRADE #SystematicReview #EvidenceSynthesis #GuidelineDevelopment #EvidenceBasedMedicine #GRADEpro #HealthResearch #ImplementationScience

A new systematic review found that common lung and exercise tests may help detect lingering respiratory effects of Post COVID-19 Condition (PCC), commonly known as long COVID. However, more research is still needed to determine the diagnostic accuracy of these tests in patients with PCC.

Read more here: academic.oup.com/fampra/article…

#LongCOVID #COVID19Research

@Reem_A_Mustafa @JanaKhawandi

Developing guidelines from scratch is not always necessary. This updated systematic survey identified 20 frameworks for adapting health guidelines, offering guideline developers a way to compare the different options and select a framework that best fits their needs. Which adaptation framework has worked best in your experience?

🔗 sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

#GuidelineDevelopment #GuidelineAdaptation #GRADE #ADOLOPMENT #ADAPTE #EvidenceBasedMedicine #ImplementationScience #HealthcareResearch #ResearchWaste

Today is World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day.

Evidence-based healthcare brings together research, clinical expertise, and the experiences and values of patients to support informed decisions and better care.

Today, we recognize the researchers, clinicians, healthcare professionals, patients, and communities working together to strengthen the evidence that guides healthcare every day.

#WorldEBHCDay #WorldEvidenceBasedHealthcareDay #EvidenceBasedHealthcare #Healthcare #HealthResearch #PatientCare

Integrating evidence from randomised and non-randomised studies can be challenging.

On October 5th, Dr. Carlos Cuello-Garcia will present the structured and practical GRADE approach for integrating (or not integrating) RCTs and NRSIs in evidence syntheses.

Register here: cochrane.org/events/grade-m…

Join @usask_CME on September 17 for a webinar about the latest research in Post-COVID-19 Condition cardiac care, presented by Dr. Gavin Oudit.

Register today: cmelearning.usask.ca/specialized-pr…

#longcovid #PCC

Join Cochrane on September 3rd for an engaging, discussion-based webinar exploring the first-hand experiences of conducting a Cochrane review on #Alzheimer’s research.

Authors Francesco Nonino and Edo Richard will discuss how they conducted and published the review, responded to public and professional feedback, and maintained trust in science.

Register here: cochrane.org/events/behind-…

Join Cochrane on August 25 for the next webinar in the GRADE Assessment of Certainty of Evidence series. Professor Ignacio Neumann will explore how to evaluate imprecision and inconsistency when rating the certainty of evidence using GRADE.

Register and join the discussion: cochrane.org/learn/webinars
Tuesday, Aug 25 2026, 13:00 UTC | 1 hour 30 minutes (14:00 BST)

🚨 SURVEY ALERT: #IAFF MEMBERS NEEDED 🚨

#Firefighters face a higher risk of cancer. Now research needs to catch up.

@McMasterU needs fire fighters' help to develop Canada’s first evidence-based cancer screening guidelines for the fire service.

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Are you interested in cancer detection for firefighters? Researchers at McMaster University are interested in hearing from firefighters, caregivers, and health professionals aged 16+ about the most important topics and questions to address for Canadian cancer detection guidelines your input in this 15-minute survey:
surveys.mcmaster.ca/limesurvey/ind…

Provide your input by July 27th at PM EST.

Your participation in this research study is voluntary and will not affect employment, access to services, or professional standing.

#GuidelineDevelopment #Firefighters

As wildfires continue to impact communities across Northwestern Ontario, we are grateful to the firefighters, first responders, and volunteers and are thinking of the residents affected by these catastrophic events.

Funded by Health Canada, we are working to develop Canadian ines for firefighters to support screening and early detection. Get involved now: firewell.ca/resources/guid…

@IAFFofficial @CdnFireChiefs

Êtes-vous intéressé(e) par la détection du cancer chez les pompiers ? Les chercheurs de l’Université McMaster souhaitent recueillir l’avis de pompiers, de proches aidants et de professionnels de la santé âgés de 16 ans et plus sur les sujets et les questions les plus importants à directrices canadiennes sur la détection du cancer chez les pompiers. Donnez votre avis dans ce sondage de 15 minutes : surveys.mcmaster.ca/limesurvey/ind…

Faites part de votre avis avant le 27 juillet à 23 h 59 EST.

Votre participation à cette étude de recherche est volontaire et n’aura aucun impact sur votre emploi, votre accès aux services ou votre statut professionnel.

#DéveloppementDesLignesDirectrices #Pompiers

We are recruiting participants between 14 and 25 years old for a focus group on how to effectively communicate the Canadian Guidelines for Post COVID-19 Condition to youth and young adults. If you are interested in this study, please click the following link: bit.ly/3SedSuu or email Aaron Yim at yima5@mcmaster.ca. This research study has been reviewed by the Hamilton Integrated Research Ethics Board (Project 19212; Version #5.0; Version Date: February 23, 2026).

How do you actually select a guideline panel?

While it might seem straightforward, this step involves several thoughtful decisions:

1) Define the scope
Start by understanding the topic—this helps identify what types of expertise and perspectives are needed.

2) Identify key roles
This often includes healthcare professionals, research or methods experts, and patient or caregiver representatives.

3) Seek diverse perspectives
Aim for a mix of backgrounds, experiences, and practice settings to avoid one-sided recommendations.

4) Assess conflicts of interest
Be transparent about financial or professional ties and manage them appropriately.

5) Invite and confirm participation
Clearly communicate expectations, roles, and time commitments.

6) Establish group processes
Set the tone early—how decisions will be made, how discussions will be facilitated, and how input will be balanced.

Each of these steps helps build a panel that is fair, balanced, and equipped to develop recommendations people can trust and use.

Strong guidelines don’t just come from strong evidence—they come from strong, well-chosen teams.

#ClinicalGuidelines #HealthEducation #EvidenceBasedPractice #HealthcareQuality #PatientEngagement

Selecting a guideline panel is one of the most critical steps in developing healthcare guidelines.

It’s not just about picking experts. A strong panel brings together a mix of people with different perspectives: healthcare professionals, research experts, and even patients or caregivers who can speak to real-life experiences. Each voice helps make sure the guidance is not only accurate, but also practical and relevant.

It’s important to be transparent about any potential conflicts of interest and to include a diverse group of contributors. Without this balance, recommendations can unintentionally reflect only one point of view. When the right people are involved from the start, guidelines are more trustworthy, easier to apply in real-world settings, and more likely to truly meet patients’ needs.

Simply put: who is at the table shapes the care that people ultimately receive.

Learn more about our guideline development steps on the McMaster GRADE website:
macgrade.mcmaster.ca/resources/gin-…

#Healthcare #EvidenceBasedCare #PatientCenteredCare #HealthEducation #ClinicalGuidelines