pubmed-database

PubMed is the U.S. National Library of Medicine's comprehensive database providing free access to MEDLINE and life sciences literature. Construct advanced queries with Boolean operators, MeSH terms, and field tags, access data programmatically via E-utilities API for systematic reviews and literature analysis. This skill should be used when: Construct sophisticated PubMed queries using Boolean operators, field tags, and specialized syntax. Basic Search Strategies : Example Queries : When to consult search_syntax.md : Grep pattern for field tags: \[au\]|\[ti\]|\[ab\]|\[mh\]|\[pt\]|\[dp\] Use Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) for precise, consistent searching across the biomedical literature. MeSH Searching : Common MeSH Subheadings : Example : Filter results by publication type, date, text availability, and other attributes. Publication Types (use [pt] field tag): Date Filtering : Text Availability : Example : Access PubMed data programmatically using the NCBI E-utilities REST API for automation and bulk operations. Core API Endpoints : Basic Workflow : Rate Limits : Best Practices : When to consult api_reference.md : Grep pattern for API endpoints: esearch|efetch|esummary|epost|elink|einfo Find articles using partial citation information or specific identifiers.