PubMed
The world's largest source for biomedical literature.
Overview
PubMed is a free resource supporting the search and retrieval of biomedical and life sciences literature. Developed and maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), it comprises more than 36 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books.
✨ Key Features
- Comprehensive search of biomedical literature
- Access to MEDLINE database
- Advanced search features (MeSH terms, filters)
- Links to full-text articles (when available)
- Citation management tools
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Comprehensive and authoritative index of biomedical literature (MEDLINE)
- Powerful search capabilities using MeSH (Medical Subject Headings)
- Completely free and publicly funded
Unique Value: Provides free, comprehensive access to the world's biomedical literature, serving as the foundational tool for medical research and evidence-based practice.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Serving as the primary search tool for biomedical researchers and clinicians worldwide.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Providing synthesized, point-of-care clinical summaries
- Drug interaction checking
🏆 Alternatives
Offers more sophisticated and structured search capabilities for biomedical topics (e.g., MeSH) than general academic search engines like Google Scholar.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (N/A tier)
💰 Pricing
Free tier: All features are free to use.
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