OpenEvidence

OpenEvidence is an AI-based search engine specializing in medical literature and scientific research. When a physician enters a clinical question, the system searches a massive database of peer-reviewed articles and returns a concise answer backed by citations to the original sources. This makes it possible to get a fast answer during the visit itself or right after, without manually reviewing dozens of papers.

The tool is aimed at any physician who needs a fast, source-backed answer in real time, whether for a rare question or an update on a new treatment protocol. It’s offered free of charge to verified physicians, with the business model based on advertising and support from organizations in the field rather than direct payment from the user. According to published figures, the tool is used by about two-thirds of physicians in the United States, making it one of the most widely used AI tools in medicine today.

For all the convenience of a fast search, the tool presents a summary of the existing literature rather than a recommendation tailored to the specific patient in front of the physician. It’s important to check the cited sources and confirm they’re relevant to the case at hand, rather than settling for the summarized answer alone. Clinical judgment and adapting the information to the specific patient remain the treating physician’s responsibility, with the tool serving as a fast research aid rather than a decision-maker.