Search by Category
In a national survey of doctors in three specialties, 92% of physicians indicated it was important to be able to select categories of information when searching.
One of SearchMedica’s most unique and helpful features is its content categories. Unlike other search engines, which produce thousands or even millions of results in one long list, SearchMedica saves clinicians time by instantly sorting the results into meaningful categories.
Let’s examine how SearchMedica filter the results by category. After typing in your search, look in the left column. You’ll see the category name followed by the number of results per category. Here are brief descriptions and a link to each category for the search “systolic hypertension”:
Research Reviews and Editorials
Comprehensive reviews of a single medical topic, plus commentaries written by key opinion leaders. Research Reviews and Editorials results for “systolic
hypertension”
Evidence-based Articles and Meta-analyses
Articles on randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses and systematic reviews. These sources make it easier for doctors to practice evidence-based
medicine. Evidence-based Articles and Meta-analyses results for “systolic hypertension”
Practice Guidelines
Guidelines issued by medical specialty societies, governmental agencies and other official bodies, plus recommendations from Consensus Development Conferences.
Practice Guidelines results for “systolic hypertension”
Practical Articles and News
Up-to-date information and alerts to new developments, which clinicians can use immediately. All articles are reviewed by medical school faculty. Practical
Articles and News results for “systolic hypertension”
Clinical Trials for Patients
These listings from the National Library of Medicine enable physicians to scan clinical trials underway, to find trials for which their patients might be appropriate. An important
option for patients who have not responded to standard therapies. Clinical Trials results for “systolic hypertension”
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