title: Mechanized processing and retrieval of bio-medical information.
abstract: A report is given on the mechanized information retrieval system in operation in the Abbott Laboratories' Science Information Services which is used for the biomedical periodical literature. The system uses a random 12-digit number coding system and an IBM Electronic Statistical Machine 101. The following subjects are discussed in detail: the dictionary; abstracting, coding, and machine searching procedure; uses of the Abbott Abstracts; limitations of the system, and future plans for an improved system.
authors: W A
authors: WA
authors: Southern
mesh_terms: D000043:Abstracting and Indexing / Q000379:methods*; D059019:Clinical Coding; D004345:Drug Industry / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends*; D008490:Medical Informatics / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D011786:Quality Control; D000078329:Workforce