Medical Literature Search - Second Edition

Author: Qiu Xiaochun
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: This book primarily introduces the theory of medical literature retrieval and the usage methods and precautions of various commonly used medical retrieval systems. It mainly includes medical literature database retrieval tools such as MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, BIOSIS Preview, SciFinder Scholar, Web of Knowledge, CBMdisc, and Micromedex. Additionally, it covers the usage methods of new Chinese and foreign full-text database retrieval systems, represented by CHKD, Elsevier, Springer, Blackwell, ProQuest, EBSCO, and OVID, among others. Furthermore, this book introduces new knowledge on evidence-based medicine and the retrieval methods of evidence-based medicine literature databases such as Cochrane. The content of the book is presented in a progressive manner, reflecting the current state of medical literature retrieval systems in China and the latest developments of related retrieval systems abroad. The organization of the chapters is also arranged according to the actual retrieval habits of readers. This book serves as a guide for life science and medical workers to obtain professional information promptly, efficiently, and accurately.