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npx skills add gexijin/vibe --skill medical-research
Retrieves scientific papers from PubMed and creates plain-language research summaries. Use when users ask about medical research, scientific studies, clinical trials, disease treatments, or want to understand recent scientific literature on any biomedical topic.
npx skills add gexijin/vibe --skill medical-research
This Skill retrieves scientific papers from PubMed and creates accessible, plain-language summaries of current research on any biomedical or life sciences topic. It bridges the gap between complex scientific literature and general understanding.
Automatically activate when users:
When generating a research summary, follow these steps:
Use the skill's built-in pubmed_search.py script located in .claude/skills/medical-research/:
max_results in the scriptReview the retrieved papers and identify:
Main Research Themes
Key Findings
Clinical Implications
Challenges and Limitations
Emerging Directions
Structure the summary for general audience understanding:
Research_Summary_{Topic}_{YYYY-MM-DD}.mdDo:
Don't:
User request: Summarize research on immunotherapy for melanoma
Expected behavior:
python3 .claude/skills/medical-research/pubmed_search.py "immunotherapy melanoma"Research_Summary_Immunotherapy_Melanoma_2025-12-13.mdUser request: What does research say about Alzheimer's disease causes?
Expected behavior:
python3 .claude/skills/medical-research/pubmed_search.py "Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis"User request: Tell me about CRISPR gene therapy research
Expected behavior:
python3 .claude/skills/medical-research/pubmed_search.py "CRISPR gene therapy clinical trials"✓ Start with broad overview before diving into details ✓ Use subheadings to break up long sections ✓ Include "Key Terminology" section for important terms ✓ Provide specific examples from papers ✓ Explain statistical significance in plain language ✓ Note when findings are preliminary or need replication ✓ Connect research to real-world impact
✗ Don't recommend specific treatments or medications ✗ Don't use unexplained acronyms (EGFR, VEGF, etc.) ✗ Don't ignore negative findings or failures ✗ Don't exaggerate promises ("cure for cancer") ✗ Don't skip the educational disclaimer ✗ Don't assume readers have science background ✗ Don't make summary too technical
If PubMed returns few results:
If papers are extremely technical:
For topics with conflicting research:
If most papers are older than 2 years:
pubmed_search.py scriptIf needed, users can modify pubmed_search.py:
max_results for more comprehensive reviewsEntrez.email with their email addressBefore saving, verify:
Version: 1.0 Last Updated: December 2025 Maintained By: Vibe Project
# Research Summary: [Topic]
**Search Query:** [exact query used]
**Papers Found:** [total count]
**Papers Reviewed:** [number analyzed]
**Date:** [YYYY-MM-DD]
## Overview
[2-3 paragraphs explaining what this research area is about and why it matters. Use simple language, define medical terms, provide context for non-experts.]
## Key Research Themes
### Theme 1: [Name]
[Description in plain language]
- Key finding 1
- Key finding 2
- Why it matters
### Theme 2: [Name]
[Description in plain language]
- Key finding 1
- Key finding 2
- Why it matters
[Continue for major themes...]
## What This Means for Patients/Treatment
[Plain language explanation of clinical significance]
- Practical implication 1
- Practical implication 2
- Timeline for real-world impact (if applicable)
## Challenges and Open Questions
[What problems remain, explained simply]
- Challenge 1
- Challenge 2
- What researchers are working on next
## Key Terminology
[Define 3-5 important terms used in the research]
- **Term 1**: Plain language definition
- **Term 2**: Plain language definition
## Selected Recent Papers
[List 3-5 most significant papers with brief descriptions]
1. **[Paper Title]** (PMID: [number], [Year])
- Authors: [First 3 et al.]
- Key contribution: [1-2 sentences]
- [PubMed URL]
## Summary
[2-3 paragraphs pulling it all together, highlighting the current state of research and future directions]
---
*This summary is based on scientific literature available in PubMed and is intended for educational purposes. It does not constitute medical advice.*The search for "[query]" returned only [N] papers. This may indicate:
1. Very new or emerging research area
2. Query may need refinement
3. Limited research on this specific topic
Would you like me to:
- Try a broader search term?
- Search for related concepts?
- Proceed with available papers?Note: This is a highly specialized research area. I've translated
the technical findings into accessible language, but some complexity
is unavoidable. Key terms are defined in the "Key Terminology" section.## Research Perspectives
Current research shows differing viewpoints:
**Perspective 1**: [Explanation with supporting papers]
**Perspective 2**: [Alternative view with supporting papers]
The scientific community is actively investigating these questions,
and consensus may emerge as more evidence accumulates.Note: The most recent papers in this search are from [year]. This
may indicate:
- Established research area with stable findings
- Reduced current research activity
- Search terms may benefit from updating
The summary focuses on foundational findings that remain current.Filename: Research_Summary_{Topic}_{YYYY-MM-DD}.md
Location: Current working directory
Encoding: UTF-8
Sections: All sections from template