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KU Medical Library - PubMed vs. Embase

This guide will compare two of the most popular medical research databases: PubMed and Embase.

PubMed and Embase Search Results

As with their homepages, PubMed and Embase share very similar search results pages--though with important differences.

Embase search results are, in many ways, more detailed and functional than those in PubMed. It offers more filters (found on the left side), search translation details, and search history. The latter two are more hidden in PubMed and can only been seen by opening the advanced search.

See below for hotspot guides to the search results pages for PubMed and Embase.