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  • * Biomedical Informatics and Health Informatics research.
  • * Bibliometric analysis of scientific publications.

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  • * The article is part of a "For-Discussion" section in Methods of Information in Medicine.
  • * Introduces a paper by Peter L. Elkin, Steven H. Brown, and Graham Wright defining Medical Informatics and Bioinformatics.
  • * Focuses on a bottom-up approach using literature searches.

Discussion:

  • * Presents an innovative method for field definition through literature analysis.
  • * Results are discussed in a commentary paper, inviting further dialogue.
  • * The discussion on biomedical informatics definitions is ongoing.

Key Insights:

  • * A novel bottom-up strategy is employed to delineate the scope of Medical Informatics and Bioinformatics.
  • * Literature search findings offer a data-driven perspective on these disciplines.
  • * The approach highlights the interconnectedness of publishing and field definition.

Outlook:

  • * The discussion on defining biomedical informatics is expected to continue.
  • * Further insights may emerge through subsequent publications and reader correspondence.
  • * This work sets a precedent for future research in informatics field delineation.