The MeSH Translation Database: Structure, Interface Design, and Implementation

9/11/2004


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Table of Contents

The MeSH Translation Database: Structure, Interface Design, and Implementation

The Medical Subject Headings

Known Translations of MeSH

Uses of Translations

Example - JAMAS

Difficulties for Translators

Example - Federal Aid

Background A New Environment for MeSH

A New Data Structure

Attributes at Each Level

Example: Cardiomegaly

Difficulties for Translators

Other Difficulties for Translators

Coordinating Translations

Coordinating Translations How?

Design Considerations (1) Finding What Needs Work

Design Considerations (2) Finding What Needs Work

Design Considerations (3) What Version of MeSH?

Design Considerations (4) Processing Requirements

Year End Needs -Cutover

MTMS sample Tree View

MTMS sample record (non-English)

Status of Use of MTMS

Enrolling

Acknowledgements

 Author: Stuart J. Nelson, MD

Email: nelson@nlm.nih.gov

Home Page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/