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A World Wide Web selected bibliography for pediatric infectious diseases
1Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio 78284-7811, USA. jenson@uthscsa.edu
Summary
A new online bibliography offers over 2,500 curated citations for pediatric infectious diseases, serving as a valuable, continuously updated resource for medical professionals. This digital tool enhances access to essential literature for students, residents, and clinicians.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Informatics
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Access to up-to-date literature is crucial for pediatric infectious disease specialists.
- Developing efficient methods for literature retrieval is an ongoing challenge in medical education and practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create and disseminate a comprehensive, web-based bibliography of pediatric infectious diseases.
- To provide a readily accessible and regularly updated resource for clinicians and trainees.
Main Methods:
- Compilation of >2,500 selected literature citations covering general reviews and key articles.
- Organization of citations under a standard outline for infectious diseases and related topics.
- Implementation of hypertext links for accessing abstracts and, in some cases, full article text.
Main Results:
- A regularly updated bibliography of over 2,500 citations is now available on the World Wide Web.
- Citations are categorized by infectious disease, clinical syndrome, or pathogen name for easy access.
- The resource facilitates quick retrieval of current literature relevant to pediatric infectious diseases.
Conclusions:
- The online bibliography serves as a constantly available and valuable resource for medical students, residents, fellows, and clinicians.
- The World Wide Web is an emerging and effective platform for delivering educational and clinical resources in infectious diseases.
- This initiative enhances the accessibility of current literature in the field of pediatric infectious diseases.
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