Systematic Review Author · University Hospital
"The batch reference checker saved us days of manual work verifying 300+ citations before submission."
Reference verification time reduced from 2 days to 20 minutes
LancetClaw Tools
Tools that support paper understanding, citation discovery, and reference review
These are the support-layer tools inside LancetClaw. Use them to check a citation, review a reference list, detect risks, and move faster through medical literature work.
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ClinicalUpdated Mar 24, 2026
How to Read a Research Paper Faster
Learn how to read a research paper efficiently. LancetClaw explains methods, figures, statistics, and key findings so you can judge any medical paper faster.
4 steps3 FAQsGuide
- Paper review from DOI, PMID, abstract, link, or PDF
- Methods, endpoints, and study design explanation
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ResearchUpdated Mar 24, 2026
Research Paper Summarizer for Evidence Work
Summarize research papers with AI. LancetClaw extracts key findings, methods, figures, and statistics — not just a generic abstract rewrite.
4 steps3 FAQsGuide
- Structured summary instead of a generic paragraph
- Highlights for findings, caveats, and next questions
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ResearchUpdated Mar 24, 2026
Find Research Papers for Your Literature Review
Find research papers from a topic, claim, or draft paragraph. LancetClaw surfaces stronger sources, explains why they fit, and spots weak references early.
4 steps3 FAQsGuide
- Topic-to-source workflow for review writing and evidence triage
- Relevance explanations instead of raw search results
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ClinicalUpdated Mar 24, 2026
Forest Plot Interpretation and Medical Figure Explanation
Interpret forest plots, Kaplan-Meier curves, and medical figures in plain language. LancetClaw explains what figures show and what they do not prove.
4 steps3 FAQsGuide
- Figure, chart, and table explanation in context
- Separates what is shown from what is only implied
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ClinicalUpdated Mar 24, 2026
Medical Statistics Explained in Plain Language
Medical statistics explained in plain language: hazard ratios, confidence intervals, p-values, odds ratios, and subgroup findings with practical context.
4 steps3 FAQsGuide
- Plain-language explanation of common medical statistics
- Explains what a result means and what it does not prove
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ResearchUpdated Mar 24, 2026
How to Cite a Paper — Check Before You Cite
Learn how to cite a paper correctly. LancetClaw helps you judge whether a paper is worth citing, what claim it supports, and what to double-check before you rely on it.
4 steps3 FAQsVerification
- Checks whether the paper really supports the claim
- Surfaces weak fit, outdated evidence, and caveats
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RegulatoryUpdated Mar 24, 2026
Check References Before They Become a Problem
Check references for fit, obvious risk, and citation hygiene before submission, review, or publication. Built for manuscripts, editorial review, and evidence workflows.
4 steps3 FAQsVerification
- Reference-set review for manuscripts and evidence workflows
- Surfaces obvious risk, weak fit, and missing follow-up checks
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ResearchUpdated Mar 24, 2026
OpenClaw Skills for Reading, Judging, and Acting on Medical Literature
Explore OpenClaw skills inside LancetClaw: understand a paper, explain a figure, find stronger sources, check references, and route deeper biomedical workflows.
4 steps3 FAQsGuide
- Understand a Paper
- Explain a Figure
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ClinicalUpdated Mar 17, 2026
Citation Checker for Researchers and Clinicians
Free online citation checker that validates DOIs, checks paper existence, detects retractions, and verifies citation accuracy for researchers and clinicians.
4 steps3 FAQsVerification
- DOI and PMID validation against CrossRef and PubMed
- Automatic retraction and correction detection
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ResearchUpdated Mar 17, 2026
Batch Reference Checker for Manuscripts
Upload BibTeX or RIS files to batch-check every reference in your manuscript. Detect retracted papers, broken DOIs, and citation errors automatically.
4 steps3 FAQsVerification
- BibTeX, RIS, and plain text reference list upload
- Parallel validation of all references in one batch
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ClinicalUpdated Mar 17, 2026
Retraction Watch Database — Complete Guide for Researchers
Step-by-step guide to searching the Retraction Watch database. Learn how to check if papers are retracted, find retraction notices, and monitor your reference list.
4 steps3 FAQsGuide
- Complete walkthrough of Retraction Watch database search
- Understanding retraction reasons and categories
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ResearchUpdated Mar 17, 2026
LancetClaw vs Scite.ai — Best Alternative for Citation Verification
Compare LancetClaw vs Scite.ai for citation verification, retraction detection, and evidence analysis. Free tier available with no credit card required.
4 steps3 FAQsComparison
- Free retraction detection (Scite.ai requires paid plan)
- Batch reference validation with exportable reports
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ResearchUpdated Mar 17, 2026
LancetClaw vs Elicit — Best Alternative for Evidence Review
Compare LancetClaw vs Elicit for systematic reviews, evidence synthesis, and citation verification. Detailed feature comparison with pricing.
4 steps3 FAQsComparison
- Citation verification vs paper discovery (complementary tools)
- Retraction detection not available in Elicit
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ResearchUpdated Mar 17, 2026
LancetClaw vs Covidence — Best Alternative for Systematic Reviews
Compare LancetClaw vs Covidence for systematic review management, citation verification, and evidence synthesis. Feature-by-feature comparison with pricing.
4 steps3 FAQsComparison
- Citation verification and retraction detection (not in Covidence)
- Automated evidence quality assessment with GRADE framework
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ResearchUpdated Mar 17, 2026
LancetClaw vs Research Rabbit — Best Alternative for Literature Review
Compare LancetClaw vs Research Rabbit for literature review. Research Rabbit finds papers, LancetClaw verifies them. Use both for a complete workflow.
4 steps3 FAQsComparison
- Citation verification after Research Rabbit discovery
- Retraction and correction detection
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ResearchUpdated Mar 17, 2026
Best Systematic Review Software (2026 Comparison)
Compare systematic review software for screening, extraction, appraisal, and evidence review. See where LancetClaw fits in a modern review workflow.
4 steps3 FAQsComparison
- Side-by-side comparison of 6 major review tools
- Feature matrix for screening, extraction, appraisal, and source review
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ResearchUpdated Mar 17, 2026
Best Literature Review Tools for Researchers (2026)
Complete guide to literature review tools for discovery, reading, source review, and synthesis. Compare LancetClaw, Research Rabbit, Elicit, Scite, and more.
4 steps3 FAQsVerification
- Tool recommendations by literature review stage
- Discovery tools: Research Rabbit, Semantic Scholar, Connected Papers
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ClinicalUpdated Mar 17, 2026
PRISMA 2020 Checklist — Complete Guide for Systematic Reviews
Step-by-step PRISMA 2020 checklist guide for systematic reviews. Includes examples, common mistakes, and how to verify citations for each PRISMA item.
4 steps3 FAQsVerification
- All 27 PRISMA 2020 checklist items explained with examples
- Common reporting mistakes for each section
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ClinicalUpdated Mar 17, 2026
Newcastle-Ottawa Scale — Quality Assessment Guide
Complete guide to the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale for assessing quality of non-randomised studies. Includes scoring guide, examples, and integration with LancetClaw quality assessment.
4 steps3 FAQsMethodology
- NOS scoring guide for cohort and case-control studies
- Star allocation examples for each domain
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ClinicalUpdated Mar 17, 2026
Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool (RoB 2) — Assessment Guide
Complete guide to the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool (RoB 2) for assessing randomized controlled trials. Covers domains, signalling questions, and judgment criteria.
4 steps3 FAQsMethodology
- All 5 RoB 2 domains explained with signalling questions
- Judgment criteria: low risk, some concerns, high risk
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ClinicalUpdated Mar 17, 2026
Critical Appraisal Tools — Choose the Right One for Your Study Design
Guide to critical appraisal tools: CASP checklists, JBI tools, NOS, RoB 2, and GRADE. Choose the right tool for each study design.
4 steps3 FAQsGuide
- Tool selection matrix by study design (RCT, cohort, qualitative, etc.)
- CASP checklists explained (11 versions)
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ResearchUpdated Mar 17, 2026
How to Do a Meta-Analysis — Step-by-Step Guide
Complete guide to conducting a meta-analysis: planning, data extraction, statistical methods, forest plots, heterogeneity assessment, and reporting with PRISMA.
6 steps3 FAQsMethodology
- Step-by-step meta-analysis workflow from protocol to publication
- Fixed-effect vs random-effects model selection
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ClinicalUpdated Mar 17, 2026
Evidence-Based Medicine — A Practical Guide
Complete guide to evidence-based medicine (EBM): asking clinical questions, finding evidence, critical appraisal, and applying evidence to patient care.
5 steps3 FAQsGuide
- The 5-step EBM process (Ask, Acquire, Appraise, Apply, Assess)
- Evidence hierarchy: from RCTs to expert opinion
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RegulatoryUpdated Mar 17, 2026
Predatory Journals — Check Journal Legitimacy
Check predatory journals using Beall's List, DOAJ status, and other indicators. Complete predatory journals list and verification tool for researchers.
4 steps3 FAQsVerification
- Check against Beall's List of predatory journals and publishers
- DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals) status verification
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RegulatoryUpdated Mar 17, 2026
Retraction Watch Database — Find Retracted Papers
Search the Retraction Watch database to find retracted papers. Complete guide to using Retraction Watch, PubMed, and CrossRef for retraction checking.
4 steps3 FAQsGuide
- Search Retraction Watch database effectively
- Use PubMed retraction filters and alerts
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RegulatoryUpdated Mar 17, 2026
PubPeer Guide — Post-Publication Review for Researchers
Complete guide to PubPeer for researchers: searching for comments, understanding discussions, and using post-publication review in a broader evidence review workflow.
4 steps3 FAQsVerification
- How to search PubPeer by paper, author, or institution
- Understanding comment types: data issues, image concerns, methods critique
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Trusted by Research Teams
Feedback from teams using LancetClaw to read papers, judge evidence, and keep literature workflows moving.
Journal Editor · Medical journal
"We now require authors to include a LancetClaw verification report with systematic review submissions."
Fewer retracted citations making it through peer review
Research Librarian · Academic medical center
"The predatory journal checker has become part of our standard faculty publication support workflow."
Faster journal legitimacy assessments for faculty