Earlier this year PubMed released a new way of sorting search results: Best Match. It replaces the Relevance Sort feature that was previously available. You can use Best Match by clicking on the “Sort by” link on the top of a PubMed results screen and selecting “Best Match.”
Best Match is a search algorithm that uses machine learning to attempt to locate the most relevant articles. Here are a few things to keep in mind when using the Best Match feature in PubMed:
- The number of results listed might change when you sort by Best Match.
- Only the first 10,000 results will display (switching to any other “sort by” option will allow you to view full search results).
- The Search Details box on the right side of the screen changes to Best Match Search Information.
If you have any questions about using PubMed or the new Best Match tool, please contact Becker Medical Library staff at askbecker@wustl.edu.