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Enhancing research quality with structured literature searching and referencing. An Educational NGO! Helping medical students become better doctors

17/08/2026

QMed invites you to a FREE live webinar:

Information to Evidence: Foundations

📅 18-August-2026 (Tuesday) | 🕗 4-5.30 PM | Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Learn: Types of information resources, their classification and basics of literature searching

Register here: https://www.qmed.ngo/i-web/

11/08/2026

What happens when ChatGPT is asked to write the title of a scientific paper?
A fascinating study in the Journal of the Medical Library Association compared 50 human-written titles with titles generated by ChatGPT from the same abstracts. The differences are surprisingly consistent.

Read on – www.qmed.ngo/chatgpt-scientific-titles

06/08/2026

For 19 years, QMed has championed structured literature searching—helping healthcare professionals find the right evidence, faster. Yet these essential skills are still rarely taught in medical education.

Read our latest blog: https://tinyurl.com/qmednl0726

21/07/2026

Are You Making These Common PubMed Search Mistakes? 🔎

Even experienced researchers can unknowingly make mistakes while searching PubMed—leading to missed studies, incomplete evidence, or less reliable results.

Some common pitfalls include:
•⁠ ⁠Using only simple keywords
•⁠ ⁠Ignoring / using MeSH wrongly
•⁠ ⁠Errors in using Boolean operators
•⁠ ⁠Applying filters too early

A well-structured search strategy can make the difference between a good literature search and a comprehensive one.

At QMed, we help researchers, clinicians, and students develop effective PubMed searching skills to find the best available evidence with confidence.

Explore more at
www.qmed.ngo | www.qmedcourses.in

01/07/2026

Today, we celebrate the unwavering dedication, compassion, and resilience of every doctor who works tirelessly to improve lives and advance healthcare across India.

At QMed Knowledge Foundation, we are proud to support the medical community through research education, evidence-based learning, and capacity-building initiatives that empower healthcare professionals to deliver better patient care.

To every doctor—thank you for your commitment to healing, learning, and making a difference.

Happy National Doctors’ Day! 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️💙

Find out more at. https://www.qmed.ngo | https://www.qmedcourses.in

26/06/2026

Research is full of assumptions—but not all of them are true.

Have you ever heard:
❌ “Google is enough for research.”
❌ “More references mean a better paper.”
❌ “Reference managers never make mistakes.”

These are just a few of the myths that can impact the quality of your research.

Swipe through our latest carousel to uncover the realities behind common research misconceptions and learn how better research begins with better practices.

At QMed Knowledge Foundation, we’re committed to helping researchers build strong literature searching and evidence-based research skills.

Explore more at
www.qmed.ngo | www.qmedcourses.in

23/06/2026

A librarian’s persistence sparked three workshops, engaged over 150 participants, and reinforced a lesson every researcher should remember: strong systematic reviews begin with strong literature searching.

Read the story and discover how one librarian called and 150 researchers showed up: https://tinyurl.com/QMed-Indira

12/06/2026

🔍 Research Myth vs Reality
Myth: “The more articles you cite, the stronger your research.”
✅ Reality: The quality and relevance of your sources matter far more than the number of references. A well-researched study built on credible, high-quality evidence is more valuable than one with a long list of less relevant citations.

Strong research isn’t about finding more papers—it’s about finding the right papers.

📚 Developing effective literature searching and critical appraisal skills can help you identify the best evidence for your research questions.

Learn more with QMed: www.qmedcourses.in

10/06/2026

A handwritten note. A heartfelt message. A moment we’ll cherish. 💙
Following a recent workshop at Amrita Hospital, Kochi, our founder Vasumathi Sriganesh received a handwritten note from Dr. Arathy appreciating the passion, energy, and dedication she brought to the sessions.

In a world of quick emails and instant messages, taking the time to put pen to paper makes the gesture even more meaningful.

At QMed, we are driven by a simple mission—to help healthcare professionals, researchers, and students develop the skills to find and use evidence effectively. Knowing that our efforts resonate with participants is the greatest encouragement we can receive.

Thank you, Dr. Arathy, for your thoughtful words. This note is truly special to all of us at QMed. 🙏

05/06/2026

🔍 Searching PubMed with MeSH Terms: A Quick Guide

Want to find more relevant and accurate research articles on PubMed?

In this short video, learn how to:
✅ Access the MeSH Database on PubMed
✅ Identify the right MeSH terms for your topic

Mastering MeSH terms can save time and help you retrieve higher-quality evidence for your research.

🎓 Want to build stronger literature searching and research skills?
Learn with QMed Courses: www.qmedcourses.in

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