Module 5 : Searching With Pubmed

1. In order to indicate a field for a word in search term, you should use Pubmed fields tags. Match the fields tags with the correct descriptions.

[tw]

[mh]

[pt]

[tiab]

Submit

2. Using a filter brings a larger number of artices.

True

False

Using a filter does not bring a larger number of articles. In fact, a filter is used to narrow down or refine the search results, resulting in a smaller number of articles that meet specific criteria. Therefore, the statement is false.

Explanation

Using a filter does not bring a larger number of articles. In fact, a filter is used to narrow down or refine the search results, resulting in a smaller number of articles that meet specific criteria. Therefore, the statement is false.

3. Pubmed is developed and maintained by National Center for Biotechnology Information

True

False

Pubmed is a widely used database that provides access to a vast collection of biomedical literature. It allows researchers, scientists, and healthcare professionals to search for and access articles from various fields of study. The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) is responsible for the development and maintenance of Pubmed. They ensure the accuracy, reliability, and accessibility of the information available on Pubmed, making the statement "Pubmed is developed and maintained by National Center for Biotechnology Information" true.

Explanation

Pubmed is a widely used database that provides access to a vast collection of biomedical literature. It allows researchers, scientists, and healthcare professionals to search for and access articles from various fields of study. The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) is responsible for the development and maintenance of Pubmed. They ensure the accuracy, reliability, and accessibility of the information available on Pubmed, making the statement "Pubmed is developed and maintained by National Center for Biotechnology Information" true.

4. Using filter is an important skill in searching. Use this term ("itraconazole" AND "amphotericin B" AND "fungal") to perform a search in Pubmed, then limit the result by Clinical Trials (for Article type), by Full text (for Text Availability) and from 01/01/2000 to 01/01/2005 (for Publication dates). Your final result is:

10-20

70-90

1400-1500

50-70

The correct answer is 10-20. This answer suggests that when the search term "itraconazole" AND "amphotericin B" AND "fungal" is used in Pubmed and the results are filtered by Clinical Trials (Article type), Full text (Text Availability), and the publication dates are limited from 01/01/2000 to 01/01/2005, the final result is a range of 10-20. This implies that there are 10-20 relevant clinical trial articles available in Pubmed that meet the specified search criteria and filters.

Explanation

The correct answer is 10-20. This answer suggests that when the search term "itraconazole" AND "amphotericin B" AND "fungal" is used in Pubmed and the results are filtered by Clinical Trials (Article type), Full text (Text Availability), and the publication dates are limited from 01/01/2000 to 01/01/2005, the final result is a range of 10-20. This implies that there are 10-20 relevant clinical trial articles available in Pubmed that meet the specified search criteria and filters.

5. Next, we work on Pubmed searching. This is the screen of a Pubmed search results. Match the followings components to the correct number.

1

2

3

4

Submit

6. "After searching, there is a box where you can see more, see the whole thing about search term." What is the name of that box?

Find related data

New feature

Search Details

All of the above

The box mentioned in the question is called "Search Details". It allows users to view more information and the complete details about the search term.

Explanation

The box mentioned in the question is called "Search Details". It allows users to view more information and the complete details about the search term.

7. MeSH is the NLM controlled vocabulary thesaurus used for indexing articles for PubMed.So, what does MeSH stand for?

Measurable Enhancement of the Status of Health

Medical Subject Headings

Manager of Environmental Safety and Health

All of the above

MeSH stands for Medical Subject Headings. It is the NLM controlled vocabulary thesaurus used for indexing articles for PubMed. MeSH terms are used to categorize and organize the content of articles, making it easier for researchers and healthcare professionals to search for relevant information.

Explanation

MeSH stands for Medical Subject Headings. It is the NLM controlled vocabulary thesaurus used for indexing articles for PubMed. MeSH terms are used to categorize and organize the content of articles, making it easier for researchers and healthcare professionals to search for relevant information.

8. Now, searching for MeSH. Perform a MeSH search with "abdominal obesity". How many MeSHs you get? Note: Only MeSH accepted

1

2

3

4

not-available-via-ai

Explanation

not-available-via-ai

9. Let's start a simple search. Which one of these numbers closest to your results when you search ("child care" AND "obesity")?

2556

26

2256

256

The question asks for the number that is closest to the search results when searching for "child care" and "obesity". The closest number to the search results is 256.

Explanation

The question asks for the number that is closest to the search results when searching for "child care" and "obesity". The closest number to the search results is 256.

10. Now, let's get used to an article in Pubmed. Perform the search with (("itraconazole" AND "amphotericin B" AND "fungal") AND "mortality"). Move to article No2, "First fatal cerebral phaeohyphomycosis due to Rhinocladiella mackenziei in Iran, based on ITS rDNA." and click on it.

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2

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4

Submit

11. When performing a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis , searching in Pubmed is enough, because it brings one of the largest number of articles.

True

False

Searching in Pubmed may not be enough when performing a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis because relying solely on Pubmed may result in missing relevant articles from other databases or sources. While Pubmed does provide a large number of articles, it is important to conduct a comprehensive search across multiple databases and sources to ensure that all relevant studies are included in the review.

Explanation

Searching in Pubmed may not be enough when performing a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis because relying solely on Pubmed may result in missing relevant articles from other databases or sources. While Pubmed does provide a large number of articles, it is important to conduct a comprehensive search across multiple databases and sources to ensure that all relevant studies are included in the review.

12. Pubmed is a/an _________

Journal

Encyclopedia

Database

Search engine

Pubmed is a search engine. It is a widely used online database that allows users to search and access a vast collection of biomedical literature, including articles from scientific journals, books, and conference proceedings. Users can search for specific topics, keywords, authors, and more, making it a valuable tool for researchers, healthcare professionals, and anyone seeking information in the field of medicine and life sciences.

Explanation

Pubmed is a search engine. It is a widely used online database that allows users to search and access a vast collection of biomedical literature, including articles from scientific journals, books, and conference proceedings. Users can search for specific topics, keywords, authors, and more, making it a valuable tool for researchers, healthcare professionals, and anyone seeking information in the field of medicine and life sciences.

13. Now, use ONE of Boolean logics (OR/AND/NOT) to combine all articles that satisfy both:- itraconazole AND "amphotericin B" AND fungal- mortalityWhich one of these followings is closest to your results?

0

2012

916940

359

not-available-via-ai

Explanation

not-available-via-ai

14. Boolean logic using plays a role in searching with Pubmed. Look at these image and match the image with the correct Boolean logic.

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2

3

4

Submit

15. You want to search in New England Journal of Medicine for all the article containing "obesity" in title or abstract. Which search term will you use, and what is the result from this search term?

Obesity AND nejm ==> Result: 770-790.

Obesity[all]) AND nejm[all] ==> Result: 2-12

Obesity[tiab] AND nejm[ta] ==> Result: 360-380.

Obesity[tw] AND nejm[pt] ==> Result: 0-10

The search term "obesity[tiab] AND nejm[ta]" should be used to search in the New England Journal of Medicine for all articles containing "obesity" in the title or abstract. This search term will yield a result of 360-380 articles.

Explanation

The search term "obesity[tiab] AND nejm[ta]" should be used to search in the New England Journal of Medicine for all articles containing "obesity" in the title or abstract. This search term will yield a result of 360-380 articles.