PubMedResearch Help Guide

Table of Contents

• Introduction to PubMedResearch
• Getting Started
  • Creating an Account
  • Logging In
• Searching PubMed
  • Entering a Search Query
  • Using Prompts
  • Searching Older Articles
  • Viewing Search Results
• Managing Prompts
  • Creating a Prompt
  • Editing a Prompt
  • Deleting a Prompt
• Setting Up Notifications
  • Creating a Notification Rule
  • Editing a Notification Rule
  • Deleting a Notification Rule
  • Testing Notifications
• Chatting with Search Results
  • Accessing the Chat Page
  • Selecting Previous Searches
  • Chatting with AI
  • Setting Chat Memory Retention
• Managing Previous Searches
  • Viewing Previous Searches
  • Rerunning a Search
  • Deleting Search History
• Troubleshooting and FAQs
  • Common Issues
  • FAQs

Introduction to PubMedResearch

PubMedResearch is a powerful web application that leverages AI to enhance your experience with PubMed’s extensive database of medical and scientific articles, alongside Google Scholar and Semantic Scholar. It simplifies research by allowing you to:

• Perform advanced searches using natural language queries.
• Generate AI-driven summaries based on custom or predefined prompts.
• Set up automated notifications for new articles matching your criteria.
• Chat with AI to gain deeper insights from search results.
• Manage and rerun previous searches effortlessly.

Whether you’re a researcher, clinician, or student, PubMedResearch helps you stay current with the latest publications and extract valuable insights from complex medical literature.

Getting Started

Creating an Account

To begin using PubMedResearch, create an account with these steps:

1. Visit the PubMedResearch homepage.
2. Click the Register button in the top-right navigation menu.
3. Enter a valid email address and a strong password (at least 8 characters, including letters and numbers).
4. Click Register to submit your information.
5. Check your email for a verification link (may land in spam/junk) and click it to activate your account.

Note: Ensure your email is valid, as it’s used for account recovery and notifications.

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Logging In

After creating and verifying your account, log in as follows:

1. Visit the PubMedResearch homepage.
2. Click the Login button in the top-right navigation menu.
3. Enter your registered email and password.
4. Click Login to access your dashboard.

If you forget your password, click Forgot Password to receive a reset link via email.

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Searching PubMed

Entering a Search Query

Start your research with a search query:

1. Navigate to the Search page from the navigation menu.
2. In the Search Query field, type your query (e.g., “What are the latest CIDP treatments in 2024?”).
3. Click Search to submit. Tip: Use specific terms (e.g., “diabetes insulin therapy”) or dates (e.g., “COVID-19 2023”) for better results.

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Using Prompts

Prompts guide the AI to summarize results. Here’s how to use them:

1. Below the search query, find the Select Prompt dropdown.
2. Choose a prompt (e.g., “Summarize the top 3 articles”) or select “No Prompt” for raw results.
3. The prompt text appears in the Custom Prompt textarea. Modify it if needed (e.g., “Summarize the top 5 articles on diabetes in 2024 with bullet points”).
4. Click Search to apply the prompt. The AI summary will load after 30-40 seconds.

Example Prompts:

• “Provide a detailed summary of the top 3 articles related to the query.”
• “List the authors and publication dates of the top 10 results in a table format.”
• “Act as a medical expert and explain the implications of the top 5 articles.”

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Searching Older Articles

Extend your search beyond the default 10-year range:

1. Check the Search older articles checkbox.
2. Select a Start Year (e.g., 1990) from the dropdown.
3. Click Search to include articles from that year onward.

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Viewing Search Results

After searching, review your results:

1. Check Top Relevant Results (AI-Ranked) for the most relevant articles.
2. View All Results for the full set or Fallback Results for older articles if needed.
3. Click article titles to open them on PubMed. If a prompt was used, an AI Summary appears above results.
4. After completion, click Chat with Results to discuss findings.

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Managing Prompts

Creating a Prompt

Create custom prompts to tailor AI summaries:

1. Go to the Prompts page from the navigation menu.
2. Click Create New Prompt.
3. Enter a Prompt Name (e.g., “CIDP Summary”) and Prompt Text (e.g., “Summarize the top 3 CIDP articles with key findings in bullets”).
4. Click Save to store it for future use.

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Editing a Prompt

Modify an existing prompt:

1. Go to the Prompts page.
2. Click the prompt’s Edit link.
3. Update the Prompt Name or Prompt Text.
4. Click Update Prompt to save.

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Deleting a Prompt

Remove an unwanted prompt:

1. Go to the Prompts page.
2. Click the prompt’s Delete link.
3. Confirm the deletion in the popup.

Warning: This action is irreversible.

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Setting Up Notifications

Creating a Notification Rule

Set up automated alerts:

1. Go to the Notifications page.
2. Click Create New Rule.
3. Enter a Rule Name (e.g., “Diabetes Updates”), Keywords (e.g., “diabetes insulin”), and select Timeframe (e.g., weekly).
4. Optionally, add Prompt Text (e.g., “Summarize new articles”) and choose Email Format (summary, list, or detailed).
5. Click Save to activate.

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Editing a Notification Rule

Update an existing rule:

1. Go to the Notifications page.
2. Click the rule’s Edit link.
3. Modify the fields as needed.
4. Click Update Rule to save.

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Deleting a Notification Rule

Remove a rule:

1. Go to the Notifications page.
2. Click the rule’s Delete link.
3. Confirm the deletion.

Warning: This action is irreversible.

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Testing Notifications

Test a rule before activation:

1. Go to the Notifications page.
2. Click the rule’s Test link.
3. Check your email (including spam) for the test notification.

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Chatting with Search Results

Accessing the Chat Page

Start a chat session:

1. Click Chat in the navigation menu.
2. Or, after a search, click Chat with Results on the search page.

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Selecting Previous Searches

Choose a search to chat about:

1. On the Chat page, find the Select Previous Searches section.
2. Check the box next to a search (e.g., “CIDP treatments 2024”).
3. Click Update to confirm (only one search at a time).

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Chatting with AI

Interact with the AI:

1. Enter a message (e.g., “What are the key findings on CIDP?”) in the Your Message field.
2. Click Send to get a response based on the selected search.
3. View the response in the Chat History section.

Example: Query: “CIDP treatments”; Message: “Summarize the top results”; Response: “**CIDP treatments** include IVIg and efgartigimod, with recent 2024 trials showing efficacy…”

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Setting Chat Memory Retention

Control chat history duration:

1. On the Chat page, find Chat Memory Retention (Hours).
2. Enter a value (1–720 hours, e.g., 24).
3. Click Send to update; old chats are deleted accordingly.

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Managing Previous Searches

Viewing Previous Searches

Review your search history:

1. Click Previous Searches in the navigation menu.
2. View the table with queries, prompts, sources, and dates.

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Rerunning a Search

Repeat a past search:

1. Go to Previous Searches.
2. Click Re-run next to the desired search.
3. The search page will reload with the original parameters.

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Deleting Search History

Remove old searches:

1. Go to Previous Searches.
2. Select a period (e.g., “weekly”) from the dropdown.
3. Click Delete to remove searches older than that period.

Warning: This also deletes associated chat history.

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Troubleshooting and FAQs

Common Issues

• Login Problems: Verify your email and password. Use Forgot Password if needed.
• API Errors: Check your internet or retry later; contact support if persistent.
• No Results Found: Try a broader query (e.g., “diabetes” instead of “diabetes subtype X”) or adjust the date range.
• AI Summary Delays: Wait 30-40 seconds for the summary to load; ensure a prompt is used.
• Search Status Not Updating: Refresh the page or check your connection.
• No Chat History: Ensure a search is selected and within retention limits.
• Semantic Scholar No Results: Retry later or refine the query due to API limits.

FAQs

Q: How do I reset my password?

A: Click Forgot Password on the login page and follow the email instructions.

Q: Can I use custom prompts?

A: Yes, create them in the Prompts section or edit the Custom Prompt field.

Q: How often are notifications sent?

A: Based on your chosen timeframe (e.g., daily at 8 AM).

Q: Why didn’t I receive a notification email?

A: Check spam/junk; test the rule or contact support@firesidetechnologies.com.

Q: How do I chat about a specific search?

A: Select it on the Chat page or use Chat with Results after searching.

Q: Why are my previous searches missing?

A: They may exceed the retention period or were manually deleted.

For further assistance, contact support@firesidetechnologies.com.