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The document titled 'PubMed – the Basics' is a comprehensive guide designed to enhance users' skills in searching PubMed, a database of biomedical literature. It outlines objectives for users to become proficient in basic searches, utilizing features like Limits and History, and accessing full-text articles via the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center's resources. The content includes detailed instructions on connecting to PubMed, understanding its interface, applying search limits, using the history feature, managing search results, and leveraging tools like the Journals Database and Single Citation Matcher. Appendices provide additional information on subject headings and PubMed's processing steps.

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How do I get full access to PubMed articles?

If you have searched PubMed (or accessed PubMed through a web link) and located a citation of interest, check for full-text icons in the upper right corner of the display above the citation. Some full text articles may be free, for example those archived in the PubMed Central (PMC) database.

How to use PubMed effectively?

Tips for searching PubMed PubMed searches are not case-sensitive. Use Boolean operators for better search results. Search by author. Search by journal. Sign up for email alerts. Find similar articles Cited by. Use MeSH (Medical Subject Headings)

Do I need to pay for PubMed?

PubMed is a free resource supporting the search and retrieval of biomedical and life sciences literature with the aim of improving healthboth globally and personally.

Where can I read PubMed articles for free?

Research Help Answer Go to Pubmed Enter your search terms in the large search box or use Advanced Search. On the results page, click on the box next to Free full text. Next, click on the title of the article you want to view. You should now have access to the full-text of the article.

Can you access PubMed for free?

There is no subscription for the PubMed database. PubMed is freely accessible, but it is a literature citation database rather than a full-text provider.

What is the disadvantage of PubMed?

Pros and Cons: Disadvantages of using PubMed: Its interface can be a little daunting, and it is sometimes not clear how a search has worked. It does not necessarily contain links to full-text, and you might have to use Primo Search to track down the full item.

Is PubMed a reputable source?

PubMed is a free and publicly available resource provided by the US National Library of Medicine. It covers the biomedical literature and, as the free version of MEDLINE, is highly authoritative. Pros and Cons: Advantages of using PubMed: It is a huge, reliable, and highly authoritative resource.

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