I see that your SQL is incorrect, you are using the syntax for INSERT to do DELETE. The SQL for DELETE should be:

"DELETE FROM $dtable WHERE pubmed_ui = ?"
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Just a piece of information that Oracle has an excellent online SQL reference on the OTN (oracle tech network) site. You need to sign up as a member to access the reference, but the sign up is free (and you get two free CD's of the latest Oracle database release).

I know you are not using Oracle, but its SQL reference is really good.

Update: Crossed-out comment on the choice of online SQL reference.

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In reply to Re: deleting using DBI from PostgresSQL table by Roger
in thread deleting using DBI from a PostgreSQL table by indapa

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