Introduction: What is MeSH®?
MeSH® is:
- an acronym for Medical Subject Headings.
- the U.S. National Library of Medicine’s controlled vocabulary (thesaurus).
- a vocabulary that gives uniformity and consistency to the indexing and cataloging of biomedical literature.
- a distinctive feature of MEDLINE.
- arranged in a hierarchical manner called the MeSH® Tree Structures updated annually.
Who uses MeSH®?
- Searchers of MEDLINE/PubMed, library catalogs, and other databases use MeSH® to assist with subject searching.
- National Library of Medicine (NLM) indexers use MeSH® to describe the subject content of journal articles for MEDLINE.
Catalogers use MeSH® to describe books and audiovisuals in the NLM and other medical library collections (see the Using Medical Subject Headings (MeSH®) in Cataloging online training course).
Learn More
About MeSH®
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/factsheets/mesh.html
Branching Out: The MeSH® Vocabulary (Instructional Video)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/disted/video/
Find MeSH® Terms
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/MBrowser.html
Introduction to MeSH®
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/introduction.html
Searching with the Drugs or Chemicals with PubMed
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/disted/drugs/intro.html
Searching PubMed with MeSH®
http://nnlm.gov/training/resources/meshtri.pdf
Combining MeSH® Terms Using the MeSH® Database
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/viewlet/mesh/combining/mesh2.html
Applying Subheadings and Other Features of the MeSH® Database
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/viewlet/mesh/subheadings/mesh3.html
Saving Searches: How to save a PubMed search, to run later or to have results sent to your e-mail account.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/viewlet/myncbi/saving_searches.html
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How to create e-mail alerts for new articles from a set of journals.
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- In the early modern period, dietary practice was widely understood through humoral theory, which held that health depended on maintaining balance among the four bodily humours. This article examines dietary advice for individuals identified as choleric, characterized by an excess of yellow bile associated with heat and dryness, within sixteenth- and seventeenth-century medical thought. Building […]
- Kratom and kratom products are increasingly used in Western countries for pain management, mood disorders, and opioid withdrawal. Despite perceptions of safety, kratom can cause hepatotoxicity and clinically relevant herb-drug interactions, particularly with medications metabolized by cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes. We report a 45-year-old male with stable psychiatric conditions on nortriptyline and lisdexamfetamine, who developed […]
- Corneal neovascularization (CNV) is a condition where abnormal blood vessels grow into the cornea, potentially leading to opacification and blindness. This process is driven by the overexpression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and its interaction with the VEGF receptor-2 (VEGFR-2), stimulating angiogenesis. The oxidative stress induced by reactive oxygen species accumulation further promotes the […]
- Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) are incurable, progressively disabling disorders marked by sustained neuronal degeneration and loss. Their molecular basis involves intricate regulatory networks, while current therapeutic strategies remain inadequate. Oxidative stress (OS) constitutes a major driver in the initiation and progression of age-related pathologies. Kelch-like enoyl-CoA hydratase-associated protein-1 (Keap1)-Nuclear factor Erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) signaling […]
- Pyroligneous extract, a refined wood vinegar from palm kernel shell biomass pyrolysis, could promote wound healing. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of a topical hydrogel containing this extract on diabetic foot ulcer. A double blind, randomised, placebo-controlled study was done. Sixteen volunteers with DFU were equally randomly assigned to either […]
- Planting native species to restore ecological function is a key ecosystem conservation strategy. Increased impacts from human and climate disturbances can make restoration from seed fail more often, making seed source selection an increasingly important consideration. However, selecting appropriate plant materials for successful ecological restoration can be challenging. Seed sourcing for rapidly establishing, self-sustaining native […]
- Conventional therapeutic approaches against colorectal cancer often face limitations. One of the critical pathways implicated in tumor progression is the adenosinergic signaling pathway, which plays a major role in immune suppression within the tumor microenvironment. This investigation aimed to evaluate the effect of resveratrol on adenosine production and its antitumor potential in colon cancer cell […]
- CONCLUSION: Collectively, these findings unveil CWE as a chemically rich, biologically active plant extract with dual antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. By restoring redox balance, modulating PPARγ signaling, and preserving epithelial integrity, CWE represents a promising natural candidate for mitigating intestinal inflammation.
- Ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynecological malignancy worldwide, largely due to late diagnosis and lack of effective population-level screening tools. Inflammatory cytokines regulate proliferation, apoptosis, angiogenesis, and immune surveillance, making inherited variation in cytokine pathways biologically plausible determinants of ovarian cancer susceptibility and progression. Since the early 2000s, numerous candidate-gene studies have evaluated polymorphisms […]
- This study reports the green biosynthesis of bioactive selenium nanoparticles using Catharanthus roseus extract as a reducing and stabilizing agent. Liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry profiling identified key phytoconstituents, including riboflavin 5'-phosphate and chlorogenic acid, involved in the process. Characterization confirmed successful synthesis: ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy showed an absorption peak at 266 nm, high-resolution transmission…
- INTRODUCTION: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) comprises a cluster of interrelated metabolic abnormalities, including obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidaemia and hypertension, mainly driven by chronic low-grade inflammation. Among innate immune pathways, the Nod-like receptor family pyrin domain-containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome has emerged as a critical molecular link between metabolic stress and inflammatory signalling, promoting caspase-1 activation, interleukin (IL)-1β/IL-18 […]
- CONCLUSION: Urinary metabolites related to purine degradation and gut microbial metabolism may reflect fatigue-related biological processes, demonstrating the potential of urinary metabolomics to identify biochemical alterations and possible mechanisms of fatigue pathophysiology.
- CONCLUSION: TCIM shows potential therapeutic approaches for managing OA-related pain by targeting the NLRP3 inflammasome in preclinical OA models. Further research should investigate the clinical translation of these findings to address the unmet need for effective analgesics in OA.
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