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LitCovid: A Database of Coronavirus Research
Katie L Larsen1,2, Brenda M Linares2,3
1School of Library and Information Management, Emporia State University, Kansas, USA.
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|February 24, 2021
Summary
LitCovid is a daily updated literature hub for coronavirus and COVID-19 research. It offers over 60,000 articles categorized for easy searching, providing credible, up-to-date scientific information.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Public Health
- Medical Informatics
Background:
- The novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and its associated disease, COVID-19, have led to a surge in scientific literature.
- Disseminating and accessing this rapidly growing body of research is crucial for scientific progress and public health response.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe LitCovid, a centralized literature hub designed to curate and organize research articles related to the novel coronavirus and COVID-19.
- To highlight the features and benefits of LitCovid as an authoritative resource for up-to-date scientific information.
Main Methods:
- LitCovid aggregates over 60,000 articles on coronavirus and COVID-19 from PubMed.
- Articles are manually categorized into eight key areas: general, mechanism, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, case report, and forecasting.
- Content is updated daily to ensure timeliness.
Main Results:
- LitCovid provides a comprehensive and continuously updated collection of COVID-19 research.
- The platform enables users to filter articles by location and clinical trials.
- Articles are organized into eight distinct categories for efficient literature review.
Conclusions:
- LitCovid serves as an effective, centralized source of credible and up-to-date research on coronavirus and COVID-19.
- Its curated and categorized approach facilitates easier access to relevant scientific information for researchers and healthcare professionals.
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