Frequently asked questions

Every article is compiled from the peer-reviewed literature indexed on PubMed. The pipeline retrieves the relevant papers for a topic, synthesises them into a structured article, and cites each claim back to its source. Nothing is written without a reference behind it.

Papers are classified on the Oxford CEBM evidence hierarchy — systematic reviews and meta-analyses at level 1, randomised trials next, then cohort studies, case series, and expert opinion. Journals are additionally ranked by their SJR quartile (Q1–Q4), so you can judge both the study design and the venue it was published in.

It gets compiled on the spot. The system searches PubMed, gathers and grades the literature, and writes the article with its bibliography while you watch the progress. Signed-in users can compile new topics; reading existing pages is free for everyone.

Yes. Question-shaped searches ("first-line treatment for…", "test of choice for…") run an evidence-ladder answer pipeline instead of a page lookup: it tries to answer from the strongest evidence first and only steps down to weaker designs when it must — and it tells you when it did.

A specialty-specific feed of the newest literature that could change how you practise. It filters papers by evidence level and journal quartile, summarises them, and keeps a history of what you've read. Find it under Practice Update — also available in the mobile app.

The literature base is refreshed daily from the journals indexed in our master list, and wiki pages are rechecked against new evidence over time. Each page shows its revision history, so you can see when it was last compiled and what changed.

Every node is a medical specialty or topic in the wiki. Node size reflects how many articles a specialty holds, and edges show real connections — cross-specialty links between articles and shared references in the literature. Hover a node to trace its connections; click to drill into a specialty or open an article.

No. Web of Medicine is an AI-compiled reference for clinicians, trainees, and researchers. Summaries are for informational purposes and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always verify against the cited primary sources before acting on anything.

Reading the wiki is free. Compiling new topics and the full Practice Update experience are part of the paid tiers — see Pricing for details.

Every wiki page has a "Report error" action. Reports are reviewed and the page is recompiled against the literature when a problem is confirmed. You can also reach us directly via the contact link in the footer.