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Using MeSH: Medical Subject Headings Before searching, use the MeSH database to identify search terms.

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Enter your terms. Be sure that this box says MeSH and not PubMed.

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PubMed produces a list of all MeSH terms that resemble the terms you entered. Here, an exact match was found. However, browse the list of other terms. These may also be helpful. Click on the terms that match best and then

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Browse the list of subheadings. By selecting one or more, you can narrow your search.

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or the boxt next to the subheading you select. Click on the box next to the MeSH term you select Then, click on Send to and select Search Box with And

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When the screen has this box, click SearchPubMed.

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