Try searching MEDLINE (OVID) by following the steps outlined below. You’ll practice using some of the most common functions and be ready to search for information for your assignments.

Using the Advanced Search, search for the phrase heart attack. Once taken to the mapping page, you will see a list of MESH terms which are the prescribed labels that MEDLINE uses to tag articles. Check the box next to the closest match, in this case Myocardial Infarction. (Hint: not sure what the blue term means/covers? Try the Scope icon on the right-hand side). Click Continue on this and the following page.
Clear the Advanced Search box and search for the keyword aspirin. Once again, choose the MESH term that best matches. Click Continue on this and the following page. (Note: sometimes you may want to search for your exact word rather than using MESH, simply choose the term at the very end of the list.)
Using the Search History function (located above the search box, in the top left-hand corner of the screen), combine your keywords by checking the box next to each item and using the AND operator. How many results do you find?
Using the left-hand panel, refine your results to those published between 2010-2020.
Find an interesting article from your result list and see if you can access the full-text of the the article.
Reflect on the type of information appearing in your search. How will you use this information in your assignments? How could you make your search more specific?