Living Evidence 2026 brought together international and Australian experts in evidence synthesis and guideline development to explore the future of living guidelines and artificial intelligence in health guidance. Across a workshop, symposium and dedicated AI forum, speakers examined methodological innovation, research integrity, AI-enabled surveillance, GRADE guidance, lived experience involvement and implementation at scale. Discussions focused on moving living evidence from innovation to sustainable integration, and on ensuring AI augments human expertise in transparent, ethical and evidence-informed ways. The event highlighted the growing maturity of living methodologies and the need for coordinated approaches across policy, technology and practice.

Cochrane Australia and the National Covid-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce have much to reflect on and celebrate this World Evidence-Based Health Care Day. Held on 20 October, this annual global event highlights the need for better evidence to inform health care, and recognises the efforts of hard-working researchers, policymakers, clinicians and health workers everywhere.

New and updated recommendations for stroke management have been published as part of Australia’s living guidelines for stroke, a summary of which has been published today in the Medical Journal of Australia.

In the latest edition of Nature, Cochrane Australia’s Julian Elliott and Tari Turner join colleagues from around the globe in calling for a greater focus on living evidence to inform research policy and practice.