Bibliometric analysis of the trends and evolution in β-lactam allergy research.

ABSTRACT:

Background

β-Lactams remain the most reported drug allergy globally, with the volume and diversity of related drug allergy research continuing to accumulate. Recognizing evolving research trends can help inform future directions and encourage synergistic collaborations.

Objective

We conducted a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of all publications relevant to β-lactam allergy, with a focus on longitudinal publication rates, international collaborations, and key word/trend analysis.

Methods

Meta-data from all original articles, letters, and reviews relevant to β-lactam allergy on the Web of Science Core Collection up until December 31, 2023, were analyzed.

Results

From 1966 to 2023, there were 4451 records (3536 articles, 631 reviews, and 284 letters) from 78

SUBMITTER: Mak HWF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11409012 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature