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A bibliometric analysis of medical literature provides valuable insights into the structure, trends, and impact of research in the medical field. It can be a critical tool for advancing knowledge, improving healthcare outcomes, and supporting strategic decisions in the medical and scientific communities. In this article, the authors describe a step-by-step approach on how to perform a bibliometric analysis of the medical literature, based on review of many different styles of bibliometric analyses in various fields of medicine and surgery.
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