MAPPING FUNCTION

I have learned that using Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) is the most effective approach for searching MEDLINE.

How do I know what MeSH term(s) to use?

MEDLINE automatically helps you select the best Medical Subject Heading(s).

If you do not know the proper MeSH term to use, the Ovid system has a unique feature called "mapping" which will help you. Type in your word or phrase and Ovid will automatically try to match it with an appropriate MeSH term.

MeSH MAPPING EXAMPLES:

You Enter:	MEDLINE maps to the best MeSH term(s):	Answer:	Click Here to View Sample OVID Mapping Screen:
breast cancer	maps to the MeSH term
tylenol	maps to the MeSH term
ERT	maps to the MeSH term
heart attack	maps to the MeSH term
coronary artery disease	maps to the MeSH term

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