This guide contains alternatives to federally funded databases, information on where to look when you've encountered a broken link, and other resources.
What You Should Know
Where Can I Search Instead?
Where Do I Go if PubMed Is Down?
PubMed searches a collection of papers called Medline, maintained by the National Library of Medicine, which is part of the National Institutes of Health. Medline is searchable through other platforms, so if the PubMed website is down, you can also use:
Overlap in Content
The Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG), the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA), and Cochrane Germany have created a resource that explores alternatives to PubMed and ClinicalTrials. Here's what they found:
What You Should Know
Where Else Can I Search?
What Other Options Are There?
The following databases require a subscription:
Further Reading
What You Should Know
Where Can I Search Instead?
Or, search in a specific country's registry:
