What can I use Embase for?
It is often used along with PubMed when conducting comprehensive literature reviews on biomedical topics. However, Embase may be your first choice when searching for drug and pharmacology research or conference abstracts.
What period does it cover?
Access dates back to 1947.
How is Embase different from other databases?
Embase uses its own thesaurus, called Emtree, rather than the MeSH database used by PubMed/MEDLINE. For more information on Emtree, see the link below.