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Using advanced search tools on PubMed for citation retrieval.
Amit Sood1, Patricia J Erwin, Jon O Ebbert
1Division of General Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minn 55905, USA.
Mayo Clinic Proceedings
|October 12, 2004
Summary
Learn advanced PubMed search strategies for efficient biomedical literature retrieval. This guide helps healthcare professionals navigate the extensive PubMed database with focused search tools.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Informatics
- Medical Library Science
Background:
- PubMed is a vast biomedical database crucial for healthcare professionals.
- Searching PubMed effectively can be challenging without proper knowledge of search strategies.
- Previous work introduced basic PubMed features; this article builds upon that foundation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present advanced search tools for PubMed.
- To enhance the efficiency and focus of literature searches for clinicians.
Main Methods:
- Building upon foundational PubMed search concepts.
- Introducing advanced search functionalities and techniques.
Main Results:
- Clinicians can perform more efficient literature searches.
- Focused searches yield more relevant biomedical information.
Conclusions:
- Advanced PubMed search strategies are essential for healthcare professionals.
- Utilizing these tools improves access to critical biomedical literature.