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Search & Discovery

Multi-database search across 80+ academic sources

Search & Discovery

Build comprehensive, reproducible literature searches across the world's major academic databases.

Supported Databases

EvidAI connects to 80+ databases including:

Medical & Health Sciences

  • PubMed/MEDLINE: 35+ million biomedical citations
  • Embase: Pharmacological and clinical research
  • Cochrane Library: Systematic reviews and trials
  • CINAHL: Nursing and allied health

Multidisciplinary

  • Web of Science: Cross-disciplinary research
  • Scopus: Comprehensive abstract database
  • OpenAlex: Open scholarly metadata
  • Semantic Scholar: AI-powered paper discovery

Specialized

  • PsycINFO: Psychology and behavioral sciences
  • ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical trial registrations
  • WHO ICTRP: Global trial registry
  • Europe PMC: European life sciences

Building Your Search Strategy

AI-Powered Query Generation

  1. Enter your research question

    • Type in natural language
    • AI extracts key concepts automatically
  2. Review PICO elements

    • Population terms and synonyms
    • Intervention keywords
    • Comparator options
    • Outcome measures
  3. Optimize for each database

    • MeSH terms for PubMed
    • Emtree terms for Embase
    • Database-specific syntax

Search Features

Concept Blocks

Organize your search into logical groups:

  • AND between concepts (narrow results)
  • OR within concepts (expand synonyms)
  • NOT to exclude (use sparingly)

Advanced Options

  • Date range filters
  • Publication type limits
  • Language restrictions
  • Geographic focus

Running Your Search

Simultaneous Multi-Database Search

  1. Select target databases
  2. Preview translated queries
  3. Execute search
  4. Monitor real-time progress

Results Management

  • Automatic deduplication: Intelligent matching across databases
  • Source tracking: Know where each citation came from
  • Export flexibility: Download in any standard format

Search Optimization Tips

For Comprehensive Searches

  • Use multiple synonyms for each concept
  • Include both controlled vocabulary and free text
  • Search trial registries for ongoing studies
  • Consider grey literature sources

For Focused Searches

  • Use specific MeSH/Emtree terms
  • Apply study design filters
  • Limit date ranges appropriately
  • Exclude irrelevant populations

Quality Assurance

Peer Review Your Strategy

  • Export search strings for methodologist review
  • Document search decisions
  • Plan update searches

PRISMA Compliance

Your search is automatically documented for:

  • Search strategy transparency
  • Database coverage reporting
  • Date of search recording
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