What it is
PubMed is a free database from the U.S. National Library of Medicine with millions of citations in medicine and life sciences, many linking to free full text in PubMed Central.
Who it's for: Medical researchers, clinicians and students
Key features
- Millions of biomedical citations
- Links to PubMed Central free full text
- Filters by date, type and journal
Free access & limitations
Searching and abstracts are free; some articles need journal access.
Registration
Not required
Pros
- Authoritative medical index
- Free access to many full texts
Cons
- Biomedical focus only
Use cases
Medical researchEvidence-based practice
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