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“Filter” in PubMed

“Filter” in PubMed

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Did you know that you can create a list of your favourite journals as a "Filter" in PubMed. Go to PubMed and first go to the "Journals Database". Find out the "correct title" of every journal of your choice. For example, if you type "British Journal of Ophthalmology", you learn that the "correct title" is "The British Journal of Ophthalmology". Select your list of journals with their accurate titles. You can choose as many titles as you like. Create a search string as follows: American Journal of Ophthalmology[Jour] OR The British Journal of Ophthalmology[jour] OR Ophthalmology[Jour] OR Cornea[Jour] OR Retina[Jour] Next, login…
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UpToDate

UpToDate

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UpToDate is an evidence-based, peer-reviewed information resource available via the Web, desktop/laptop computer and mobile device. It covers over 8300 topics in 16 medical specialties. Physician editors and authors continuously review and update contents; an updated version is released every four months. UpToDate is the equivalent of an Evidence Based Textbook, that provides answers about patient care. Of significant importance is the fact that UpToDate receives no money from advertisers or commercial entities, and maintains editorial independence. For more details check out the website. A demo is also available. Appeared in Volume 3 Issue 03 of QMedConnect
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WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform

WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform

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Interest in the area of Clinical trials is increasing, with many new developments in the country. One important site of interest for those involved in Clinical Trials is the WHO ICTRP. The mission of the WHO ICTRP is to ensure that a complete view of research is accessible to all those involved in the health care decision making process. This is really crucial for enhancing transparency of research, and for strengthening evidence. The WHO ICTRP site facilitates prospective registration of Trial Registration Data Sets and ensures public accessibility of that information. The site contains the ICTRP Search Portal that aims…
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