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Guide to using Medline Complete

MeSH Subject Headings

When searching MEDLINE Complete you can select MeSH headings and subheadings to add to your search. This allows you to make a more targeted search and is useful for finding more accurate and relevant results. To browse MeSH subject headings:

1. On the Advanced Search page, click the MEDLINE--MeSH tab below the search boxes.

Image of MeSH headings tab

2. Enter your keywords in the search box, select to display headings based on Relevancy ranking or Term begins with, and click the Magnifying glass.

Image of subject search box

3. Scroll down the results list, select any headings and sub-headings you want to add to your search and click Add to search

Image of selected headings and subheadings

4..The MeSH subject headings and sub-headings will be added to your search. Click Search to run the search.

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Using CINAHL/MeSH Subject Headings Tutorial