MPH Research Tools

Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analysis

10 specialized tools covering every step of the systematic review process — from literature search across 12 databases to PRISMA-compliant reporting and GRADE evidence tables.

PubMed
OpenAlex
Crossref
Semantic Scholar
Europe PMC
CORE
medRxiv
bioRxiv
DOAJ Health
PLOS
PMC Full Text
WHO IRIS
ClinicalTrials.gov
1B+ Papers

Search across 12 databases simultaneously with auto-deduplication

Retraction Safe

Automatically flags retracted papers via Crossref before you cite them

AI Analysis

Get research themes, gaps, and annotated bibliographies instantly

10 Tools for Every Step

From literature search to publication-ready reports, everything you need for systematic reviews and meta-analyses

Most Used

Literature Search

Search PubMed, OpenAlex, Crossref, Semantic Scholar, and 8 more databases simultaneously. AI-powered comprehensive analysis available.

12 databases, 1B+ papersAdvanced query builder with MeSHAI comprehensive searchAuto-deduplication & retraction detection

Deduplication

Remove duplicate records across multiple database searches using DOI matching and fuzzy title comparison.

DOI-based smart matchingFuzzy title comparisonManual review modeMerge & conflict resolution

Screening

Screen titles and abstracts for inclusion/exclusion with keyboard shortcuts and dual-reviewer support.

Keyboard shortcuts (I/E/M)Dual reviewer with conflict detectionProgress trackingExclude reason tagging

Data Extraction

Build custom extraction forms or use PICO templates. Export to Excel, CSV, or RevMan XML.

Custom form builderPICO extraction templatesExport to Excel/CSVRevMan XML export

Risk of Bias

Assess study quality using Cochrane ROB 2.0, ROBINS-I for non-randomized studies, and Newcastle-Ottawa Scale.

ROB 2.0, ROBINS-I, NOSTraffic light plotsSummary statisticsExport assessments

Meta-Analysis

Perform statistical pooling with random or fixed effects models. Generate publication-ready forest and funnel plots.

Random & fixed effectsForest & funnel plotsI² heterogeneity testingHigh-resolution plot export

GRADE Evidence

Create Summary of Findings tables and assess the certainty of evidence using GRADE methodology.

GRADE methodologySummary of Findings tablesCertainty rating (High to Very Low)Export to HTML/CSV

PRISMA Generator

Generate PRISMA 2020 compliant flow diagrams automatically from your search and screening data.

PRISMA 2020 compliantEditable nodes & countsExport PNG/SVGLive preview

Citation Chaining

Explore forward and backward citations for snowball searching. Discover papers that cite your key studies.

Forward & backward citationsSnowballing methodologyCrossref reference dataExport citation chains

Search Monitor

Set up alerts and get notified when new papers matching your search criteria are published.

Weekly/monthly alertsOpenAlex integrationNew paper trackingExport new results
Upgraded

Reference Checker

Verify your reference list against 5 databases AND use AI to check whether each cited source actually supports the claim you're making. Catches metadata errors, retractions, and misattributed citations.

5 databases, 600M+ recordsAI claim-level verification (NEW)Retraction detectionExport CSV report
New • Flagship

Systematic Review Wizard

Guided 10-stage walkthrough for completing a PRISMA-compliant systematic review, from research question to submitted manuscript. Combines all MPH tools into one workflow.

10 sequential stagesStage-specific guidancePRISMA item mappingBrowser-saved progress
New • AI

Question Builder

Turn a vague research interest into a structured PICO/PECOT/SPIDER/CoCoPop question with ready-to-use PubMed search strings.

4 frameworksAI decomposition3 framings per questionPubMed-ready search strings
New • AI

Quality Score

Score any paper on 8 ScholarEval dimensions (1-5 scale). Triage included studies or self-assess a draft before submission.

8 ScholarEval dimensions1-5 scoring with rationalePublication readiness ratingPriority recommendations
New • AI

Manuscript Reviewer

Get a five-reviewer panel review (Editor, Methods, Statistics, Domain, Devil's Advocate) of your draft before submission. Pre-empt the harshest peer-review feedback.

5 reviewer perspectivesSpecific section commentsCross-cutting top prioritiesEditor's decision
New

Submission Checklist

Pick a target health journal (NEJM, Lancet, JAMA, BMJ, PLOS Med, AJPH, Health Affairs, Cochrane...) and get formatting limits, reporting guideline requirements, and a tickable submission checklist.

11 curated venuesCONSORT/PRISMA/STROBE linksRequired vs recommendedTickable checklist

Systematic Review Workflow

Step 1

Search

Literature Search

Step 2

Dedupe

Deduplication

Step 3

Screen

Screening

Step 4

Extract

Data Extraction

Step 5

Assess

ROB + GRADE

Step 6

Report

PRISMA + Meta

Export & integrate with

ASReviewZoteroMendeleyEndNoteRevManRayyanR/metaExcelCSVRISBibTeX

Ready to Start Your Systematic Review?

Search across 1B+ papers, collaborate with your team, and generate publication-ready outputs.