Citation ranking is useful for historical orientation but is not a quality hierarchy.
The bibliometric study screened Web of Science results and analyzed the hundred most-cited midazolam publications. It described authorship, geography, keywords and study types; nonsystematic reviews were prominent. Older pharmacokinetic work featured strongly, while more recent themes included seizure treatment.
Citation totals depend on publication age, database inclusion and research-community behavior. Selection by citations can omit less-visible contrary evidence and recent trials. The analysis did not assess an individual case or pool clinical outcome data.
For literature preparation, use the map to find foundational sources and then inspect their methods and applicability. A highly cited paper is not automatically stronger than a well-designed newer study. Explain how the underlying population, route and endpoint relate to the opinion being offered.
Source: Publication PMC9819597. The case-review applications above are interpretive analysis.
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