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Filters
There are many ways to filter your results in PubMed. Most of the options are in the left column and include:
- publication year
- language
- type of study
- age of study participants
- etc.
Sometimes these options are not right for you! If that's the case, see below.
Help, I am not finding enough results!
I hear this often. Here are a few tips:
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Try using another database
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Try using alternative search terms
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Try taking out one of your search parameters
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Ask your helpful librarian for assistance!
Help, I am getting way too many results!
I hear this often. Here are a few tips:
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Try adding another parameter - Focus your question
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population, location, age group, specific medication, etc.
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Try limiting your search to only titles and abstracts instead of looking at all terms
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Ask your helpful librarian for assistance!