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SLP 696 Research Methods Applied & Basic: PubMed Search Strategies

The following guide presents a collection of informational resources to support the graduate level research process

Guide to Searching PubMed

This page provides step-by-step guidance on searching PubMed to find literature on genes, genetic variations, and biomedical topics. Use the links and tutorials below to improve your search strategy and find the most relevant research.

Getting Started with PubMed

Learn the fundamentals of searching PubMed effectively to find relevant research articles.

PubMed: Basics of Searching

 

PubMed: Identifying Search Terms

 

Enhance Your Search with PubMed's MeSH

When Should You Use MeSH?

If your keywords do not appear in the titles or abstracts of your search results, try using PubMed’s MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) to find more effective search terms.

  1. Test your keywords in PubMed or another database.
  2. Review your search results:
    • Are your keywords appearing in the titles of relevant articles?
    • Are they frequently found in abstracts?
  3. If your keywords are not commonly used, search MeSH to identify standardized terms that may improve your search results.

View Use MeSH to Build a Better PubMed Query to learn how

Advanced Search Techniques

Use specialized tools to refine your search and retrieve precise results.

PubMed Subject Search: How It Works

 

PubMed: Use Search Filters for Better Results

 

PubMed: Using the Advanced Search Builder

 

 

Find the Latest Treatments for a Disease or Disorder in PubMed