title: [Using PubMed subject headings to enhance reference searches].
abstract: The PubMed search engine is an essential tool to stay abreast of the latest medical literature on specific topics. While the basic search techniques are common knowledge, the ability to use medical subject headings properly is an essential in obtaining valuable references. The purpose of this article is to explain what medical subject headings are and how they can be used to improve the results of reference searches in PubMed.
authors.affiliation: Service des maladies infectieuses et tropicales, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg. n.lefebvre@yahoo.fr
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Lefebvre
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Margery
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: N'Diaye
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Farhi
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ba-Fall
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Niang
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Gning
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Debonne
mesh_terms: D016247:Information Storage and Retrieval / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards*; D046650:Medical Subject Headings; D039781:PubMed