PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin Tutorial, Use Cases & Prompts

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Do you want to learn more about the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin?

In this ChatGPT plugin tutorial, we are going to show you how to use the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin, how to install the plugin, and what the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin can do.

We are also going to explain what to do when this ChatGPT plugin is not working and anything else important that you need to know about the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin.

What can you do with the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin?

PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin is a ChatGPT plugin that provides a powerful PubMed search tool, powered by Google Custom Search. With this plugin, you can easily find research articles on various topics. Here are some use cases to illustrate what you can do with this plugin:

1. Research the latest studies on “COVID-19 vaccine efficacy” from PubMed.
– Retrieve a list of recent articles discussing the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines from PubMed.

2. Delve into articles discussing the “neurological effects of prolonged screen time” on PubMed.
– Access a collection of articles that explore the neurological impacts of extended screen usage from PubMed.

3. Examine the most recent research on “intermittent fasting and its health benefits” from PubMed.
– Retrieve a list of recent studies investigating the health benefits of intermittent fasting from PubMed.

4. Probe into studies that focus on “the impact of meditation on mental health” on PubMed.
– Access articles that specifically examine the influence of meditation on mental well-being from PubMed.

5. Investigate the latest findings on “the effects of air pollution on respiratory health” from PubMed.
– Retrieve recent research papers discussing the effects of air pollution on respiratory health from PubMed.

6. Study articles that discuss “the benefits of a plant-based diet” on PubMed.
– Access a collection of articles that explore the advantages of adopting a plant-based diet from PubMed.

7. Search for research papers that delve into “the genetic factors of Alzheimer’s disease” on PubMed.
– Retrieve research papers that specifically investigate the genetic aspects of Alzheimer’s disease from PubMed.

8. Analyze the latest studies on “the relationship between gut health and mental well-being” from PubMed.
– Access recent studies that explore the connection between gut health and mental well-being from PubMed.

9. Inspect articles that focus on “the impact of sleep deprivation on cognitive functions” on PubMed.
– Retrieve articles that specifically examine the effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive abilities from PubMed.

10. Explore research papers discussing “the therapeutic effects of CBD oil” on PubMed.
– Access research papers that discuss the potential therapeutic effects of CBD oil from PubMed.

In summary, the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin allows you to search PubMed for research articles on various topics, providing you with valuable information and insights from scientific literature.

How to use the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin?

Here is how to use the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin:

  1. Open the ChatGPT website
  2. Sign in to your ChatGPT account
  3. Make sure that you have enabled ChatGPT plugins in your account.
  4. Select GPT-4 model from the model selector.
  5. Click on the ChatGPT plugin icon
  6. Select Plugin store.
  7. Search for the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin
  8. Click on ‘Install’ to add the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin to your ChatGPT account.

Now, also make sure that if you want to use the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin, you have to use the GPT-4 model and you also have to enable the plugin. (currently, only 3 ChatGPT plugins can be enabled at the same time).

Now, all you have to do is use a PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin prompt to activate the plugin.

If you are not sure what plugin prompts you can use to activate the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin, make sure to check out our ChatGPT plugin database here.

Can’t install the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin

If you can’t install the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin, here is how to troubleshoot and find out why you can’t install and use this specific plugin.

1.Make sure you have upgraded to a GPT Plus subscription as ChatGPT plugins are currently only available for Plus subscribers

2. Next, you also have to make sure that the ChatGPT plugins are enabled in your ChatGPT account.

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3. It is possible that the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin is not available in the ChatGPT plugin store anymore temporarily because of some technical issues with the integration.

If you have already installed the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin but it still not generating the right response, check out the next section.

PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin not working – how to fix it?

If the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin is not working properly or you get error messages instead of a ChatGPT response, here are some ways to fix it.

  1. Click on the ‘Regenerate response’ button

Keep in mind that the ChatGPT plugin is still a beta feature, so bugs and other technical issues can occur frequently when you try to make any ChatGPT plugin work.

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However, in a lot of cases, the ‘Regenerate response’ button can help you fix a lot of errors.

  1. Check if you have selected the ChatGPT plugin mode

Once you have installed the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin, you also have to make sure you are using the Plugin mode in ChatGPT if you want to use the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin

Currently, the browsing mode and the plugin mode can’t be used at the same time as you can see on this screenshot:

ChatGPT plugin mode enabled

  1. Make sure you have enabled the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin

Once you have selected the plugin mode, also make sure you have enabled the ChatGPT plugin.

Keep in mind that only three ChatGPT plugins can be enabled at the same time.

  1. PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin giving me a bad response or output.

If you can’t get the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin to give you the desired output, the easiest method is to ask ChatGPT directly using the GPT-4 model how to get better responses from the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin.

  1. Check other reasons why ChatGPT is not working

It is also possible that there aren’t any issues with the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin, but ChatGPT has some technical issues in general. So as a best practice test, if ChatGPT is working without the plugin mode enabled.

If ChatGPT without the plugin mode enabled is not giving you a response as well, then most likely the bug is not related to the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin.

How to uninstall PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin?

If you no longer want to use the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin, here is how to uninstall it:

  1. Open and sign in to ChatGPT.
  2. Select GPT-4 model from the model selector.
  3. Click on the ChatGPT plugin icon
  4. Select Plugin store.
  5. Search for the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin
  6. Click on ‘Uninstall’ to remove the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin.

Official description of the PubMed Research ChatGPT Plugin in the plugin store

The most powerful PubMed search tool, powered by Google Custom Search! Find research articles swiftly and easily.

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