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
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Enter your research question
- Type in natural language
- AI extracts key concepts automatically
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Review PICO elements
- Population terms and synonyms
- Intervention keywords
- Comparator options
- Outcome measures
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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
- Select target databases
- Preview translated queries
- Execute search
- 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