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
E-mail Alerts for Articles from Your Favorite Journals
How to create e-mail alerts for new articles from a set of journals.
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- CONCLUSIONS: Medicine discontinuation in Brazil from 2014 to 2024 is mainly temporary and occurs for generics and branded-generics due to commercial decisions. The findings highlight the complexity of supply continuity and the importance of strategies that include diversifying supply sources, strengthening regulatory oversight, and improving monitoring and communication systems.
- CONCLUSIONS: Aromatherapy using a chamomile-lavender blend or vetiver oil may be an effective intervention for reducing fatigue and improving sleep quality among intensive care nurses. Future studies could utilise multicentre, double-blind designs, longer follow-up periods and objective sleep measures such as actigraphy.
- Human schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease affecting millions worldwide, highlighting the need for affordable alternative therapies. This study evaluated the in vitro antischistosomal activity of the Capsicum annuum methanolic extract against adult Schistosoma mansoni. Tegumental alterations were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), while potential molecular targets were investigated using STITCH network analysis, molecular […]
- CONCLUSIONS: JI-CS004 induces ROS-dependent intrinsic apoptosis associated with ER stress and mitochondrial dysfunction, supporting further investigation of its anticancer potential in CRC.
- Global environmental changes increasingly alter species distributions, yet their effects on plants serving both ecological and economic functions remain inadequately explored. We examined Xanthium strumarium, a species with medicinal and invasive properties, throughout China using integrated approaches: species distribution modeling (Biomod2), niche analysis (Ecospat), and rhizosphere microbiome profiling (Tax4Fun). Our findings demonstrate that human footprint […]
- The persistence of petroleum-based plastic packaging poses escalating risks to ecology and human wellness, underscoring the critical need of green food-packaging alternatives. Herein, sustainable active carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)-based composite films were developed by incorporating a deep eutectic extract (DE) and polydopamine-modified nanolignin (PL), both derived from coffee grounds waste (CGW). DE functioned as a green […]
- Leaves and petioles of Victoria amazonica were analyzed for phenolics, sugars, bioactivity, and gastrointestinal behavior. Both showed high levels of phenolics and flavonoids, mainly ellagic (2166.97 μg/g) and syringic (1297.91 μg/g) acids in the leaves, and ellagic (574.37 μg/g) and gallic acids (232.72 μg/g) in the petiole, while glucose and fructose dominated the sugar profile. […]
- Jujube polysaccharides (JPs) are heterogeneous food pectic glycans, but how extraction and post-isolation modification define their molecular architecture and microbiota-accessible functionality remains insufficiently integrated. This review critically synthesizes evidence linking extraction conditions to JP structural templates and evaluates how post-isolation remodeling tunes molecular weight, RG-I/HG balance, side-chain architecture, esterification, charge, conformation, and assembly state….
- Elatostema stewardii is traditionally consumed as both a vegetable and a flavoring agent; however, its phytochemical composition and functional properties remain poorly understood. This study investigated the nutritional profile, metabolite composition, and biological activities of different plant parts using an integrated approach combining untargeted metabolomics based on ultra-performance liquid chromatography-Q Exactive Orbitrap high-resolution mass spectrometry […]
- Neurological diseases (NDs) constitute a significant threat to global health and impose considerable economic burdens on society due to their complex etiology, poor prognosis, and chronic course. In recent years, significant research has highlighted the intricate connection between gut-brain axis (GBA) dysfunction and various NDs. The GBA facilitates bidirectional interactions linking the gastrointestinal (GI) tract […]
- Background Hederagenin is a naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpenoid found in several medicinal plants traditionally used for treating renal and metabolic disorders. Its ability to mitigate renal senescence in diabetic kidney disease (DKD) and the associated epigenetic mechanisms have not yet been fully elucidated. Methods db/db mice were used in vivo to model DKD-associated renal senescence, […]
- Garlic and lemon essential oils are recognized for their health benefits, and this study analyzed their chemical composition using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. This study emphasized reducing these oils to nanoemulsion forms. Both conventional and nanoemulsified oils were assessed for their effects on breast cancer cells (MCF-7). Results indicated that both normal and nano garlic essential […]
- Avocado (Persea americana Mill.) processing generates large amounts of peel and seed that remain underutilized despite their potential as functional food ingredients. While previous reviews have focused mainly on the chemical composition and antioxidant capacity of avocado by-products, less attention has given to the role of tissue-specific microstructure and ripening-related structural changes in determining their […]
- Mountain horopito (Pseudowintera colorata) and kawakawa (Piper excelsum) are plants endemic to Aotearoa|New Zealand with cultural and medicinal importance for Indigenous Māori. These plants have also become popular in food applications. Drying is an important preservation technique for extending the shelf life of herbs, which alters the volatile composition and aroma of food products. This […]
- CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that the observed osteogenic effects of S. tortuosum are due to a tuned interaction with signaling pathways involving serotonin receptors, serotonin transporters and reactive oxygen species. Due to its mineralization-promoting properties, we conclude that S. tortuosum is of potential interest for the long-term treatment of depressive disorders as an adjunct to […]