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Burger's
Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery (Wiley InterScience):
An online equivalent of the six volume print reference work, this
resource covers areas of traditional and new biology. Topics
include: drug discovery and development, cardiovascular agents and
endocrines, autacoids, chemotherapeutic agents, and nervous system
agents. Coverage: articles posted online from 2003 to present.
Updated: monthly.
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Chemoreception Abstracts (Cambridge Scientific):
Citations and abstracts of
journal articles in topics such as: the neurobiology,
chemistry, and physiology of taste, smell, internal chemoreception,
and chemotaxis. Coverage: 1982 to present. Updated: quarterly.
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Clinical Pharmacology (EBSCOhost):
Provides access to up-to-date, concise, and clinically-relevant drug
monographs for all U.S. prescription drugs, hard-to-find herbal and
nutritional supplements, over-the-counter products and new and
investigational drugs. Coverage: current.
Updated: quarterly.
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CSA
Neurosciences Abstracts (Cambridge Scientific):
Citation and
abstracts from journal articles covering all aspects of
vertebrate and invertebrate neuroscience, emphasizing basic research
studies but also including neural diseases such as
Alzheimer's. Coverage: 1982 to present. Updated: monthly.
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Drug Identifier: Useful tool for the
correct identification of drugs. Found on the Science/Health workstation in the reference area.
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Encyclopedia of Bioethics (Gale):
This e-book includes 480 entries on topics such as ethics of
health professionals, animal research, population control and
the environment, cloning, privacy and censorship on the Web,
stem cell research, same-sex marriage, and much more. Coverage:
complete text and images from the 5 volume print edition. Last
Updated: 2004.
Note: The 5 volume print version is available in Murphy
Library's reference collection; call no. QH332 .E52 2004
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Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine (Gale):
This e-book covers all aspects of alternative medicine including
therapies, conditions/diseases, herbs/plants, and people.
Entries include 150 kinds of alternative and complementary
medical practices, 275 diseases/conditions, 300 herbs and
remedies, 150 therapies, biographies of pioneers in the field,
and analyses of acceptance by scientists and doctors.
Coverage: complete text and images from the 2nd edition of the
print encyclopedia. Last Updated: 2005.
Note: The 4 volume print version is available in Murphy
Library's reference collection; call no. R733 .G34 2005
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Encyclopedia of
Diets (Gale):
This resource includes information on special diets such as a
Gluten-free or high protein diet, dieting and popular
weight-loss programs such as the Atkins Diet, dietary concerns,
nutritional basics, and some effects of a person's dietary
choices on one's health. The Encyclopedia presents an overview
of all topics in a standardized, balanced format. Not intended
to be an endorsement of any one diet or lifestyle, the topics
presented will be organized around the development and history
of a diet, its basic principles, any key figures that influence
the trend, and any public or regulatory concerns associated with
the practice. Last Updated: 2007.
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Encyclopedia of Medicine (Gale):
Written for a general audience, this e-book includes
comprehensive information on more than 1,700 topics. Articles on
diseases/disorders and their corresponding test/treatment range
from a few paragraphs to multiple pages. Disease/disorder
entries include definitions, descriptions, causes and symptoms,
diagnosis, common and alternative treatment, prognosis, and
prevention. Test/treatment entries also include definitions and
descriptions, but also include the purpose and rationale behind
the treatment, preparation, aftercare, risks, normal and
abnormal results. Biographical information and historical
sidebars are included throughout. Coverage: complete text and
images from the 3rd edition of the print encyclopedia.
Last Updated: 2006.
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Encyclopedia of
Mental Health (Gale):
This e-book includes detailed information on mental disorders
and conditions written for a general audience with entries for
all 150 disorders classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders, text revision (DSM-IV-TR). It also
features entries for prescription, alternative and
over-the-counter drugs, as well as the various therapies used to
treat mental disorders. Coverage: complete text and
images from the 2nd edition of the print encyclopedia.
Last Updated: 2007.
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Encyclopedia of Obesity (Sage):
This e-book includes nearly 500 entries on obesity and related
health conditions including molecular biology, psychology,
medicine, public health and policy, food science, environmental
health, and pharmaceuticals. Articles also address topics for a
changing society that is slowly adapting to accommodate obesity,
including recent lawsuits, new options for medical and dietary
treatment, and the importance of prevention in children. Themes
include: Biological or Genetic Contributors * Children * Dietary
Interventions * Disordered Eating * Environmental Contributors *
Health Implications * Medical Treatments * New Research *
Behavior * Ethnicity/Race * Public Health Crisis * Psychological
Influences/Outcomes * Societal Influences * Women * Worldwide
Prevalence of Obesity. Last Updated:
2008.
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Health Source:
Consumer (EBSCOhost):
Indexes over 300 periodicals covering
medical sciences, food and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine,
and general health.
Coverage: 1984 to present. Updated: daily.
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KinPubs
- Kinesiology Publications (University of Oregon):
A component of the International Institute for Sport and Human
Performance, KinPubs is a collection of graduate research studies
(theses and dissertations) on movement and physical activity. Topics
include physical activity, physical fitness, activities of daily
living, work, sport and athletics, recreation, dance, and play.
Study participants include children, adults; elderly, individuals
with disabilities, injury or disease; and athletes. Citations and abstracts
are included with links to full text PDFs. Coverage: At least 1996 to present. Updated
annually with 100+ new theses/dissertations.
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Note: KinPubs is in the process of
moving to a new website. The search function still works;
scroll past warning message for results. However, content
from Nov. 2007 is not online; please check with the
Reference Desk for help accessing recent content on
microfiche.
Full text from KinPubs is free;
please ignore the website's shopping cart. After conducting
a search, click the
button to download PDF full text. |
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MD Consult (Elsevier):
Comprehensive clinical information for medical
professionals/students plus instant access to continuously updated,
evidence-based support for patient education, diagnosis, and
management. Includes a combination of full text journals, full text
books, medical reports, clinical updates, drug information, patient
handouts and more. Coverage: Varies by publication type. Updated:
daily.
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Micromedex
(Thomson):
This resource
includes access to a variety of information to support clinical
practice. 29 titles are included: AfterCare Instructions, AltCareDex,
AltMedDex, AltMedDex Protocols, AltMed-REAX™ for the Patient,
AltMed-REAX™ for the Professional, CareNotes™, ClinicalPoints ,
Emergency Medicine, DISEASEDEX™, DISEASEDEX™,
DRUGDEX, DrugPoints, DRUG-REAX, General Medicine , A Guide for
HealthCare, Herbal Medicines, IDENTIDEX, Index Nominum, IV INDEX,
Lab Advisor™, Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference, Material
Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), mobileMICROMEDEX™, P&T QUIK Reports, PDR,
POISINDEX, REPRORISK, TOMES, ToxPoints, USP DI Advice for the
Patient, USP DI Drug Information for the Health Care Professional.
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Note: This resource is available to
current UW-L faculty and students only. Please contact the
Reference Desk (785-8508) for a username and password. |
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Nursing Consult (Elsevier):
Comprehensive clinical information for nursing
professionals/students plus instant access to continuously updated,
evidence-based support for patient education, diagnosis, and
management. Includes a combination of full text journals, full text
books, medical reports, clinical updates, drug information, patient
handouts and more. Coverage: Varies by publication type. Updated:
daily.
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OT Search (American Occupational Therapy Association):
OT Search is a bibliographic database covering the literature of
occupational therapy and related subject areas, such as
rehabilitation, education, psychiatry or psychology, and health care
delivery or administration. Coverage: Most titles are 1980's to present,
with a few going back 50 years or more. Updated: monthly.
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Physicians
Assistant Programs Directory:
Published by the Physician Assistant Education Association
(PAEA),
this resource provides access to profiles for physician assistant
education programs and post-graduate opportunities in the United
States. Coverage: accredited programs in the U.S. Updated: Ongoing;
as program information is revised.
Note: Mediated access only, please ask for assistance at
the Reference Desk.
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PsycINFO
(EBSCOhost):
Contains citations and abstracts of journal articles, book chapters, and books in the field of psychology
or in the psychological aspects of
many related disciplines. Full text articles from over 300 articles
are available via links from
PsycINFO to other EBSCOhost databases; 51 journals are
available via links in
PsycINFO to
PsycARTICLES. Coverage: 1887 to present. Updated:
monthly.
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Science Accelerator
(U.S. Dept. of Energy):
Find
scientific research & development results, project descriptions, and
more. This search engine covers individual government
databases including:
Information Bridge,
E-Print Network,
Science Conference
Proceedings, R&D
Accomplishments,
Energy Citations
Database, R&D Project
Summaries, EPA
Science Inventory (SI), NIH
Computer Retrieval of
Information on Scientific Projects (CRISP), NSF
Award Abstracts, SBA
Technology Resources Network
(TECH-Net), USDA
Current Research Information System (CRIS),
DOepatents,
and EnergyFiles.
Coverage: variable.
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 Science Citation Index
Expanded (Web of
Science):
Indexes more than 5,700 major journals across 164 scientific
disciplines. Can also be used to find other articles citing a specific
article (footnotes in reverse). Coverage: 1987 to present. Updated: weekly.
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Note: To search only the Science
Citation Index Expanded, click the change limits link
towards the bottom of the screen and uncheck the boxes for
the Arts & Humanities Index and Social Sciences Citation
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Science
Online:
A weekly online publication that covers scientific training, career
development, and the science job market. Includes the online version
of Science
Magazine. One of the most well read journals in the field.
Published the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Coverage: 1997 to present. Also provides access to free content such
ScienceCareers.org,
STKE, and the four most recent weeks of
ScienceNOW news
stories. Updated: weekly.
We have a trial of Science
Classic (1880-1996) until the end of the semester.
Please share your comments or suggestions about this content by
filling out our database
evaluation form or contact
Jen Holman,
Acquisitions Librarian directly.
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SPORTDiscus
(EBSCOhost):
Provides citations and abstracts to
periodical articles, books, conference proceedings, and research
papers. Topics covered include sports medicine, exercise
physiology, biomechanics, psychology, training, coaching, and physical
education. Coverage: 1975 - present. Updated: monthly.
This resource is
limited to 4 simultaneous users. If access is unavailable,
please try again later.
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Toxicology
Abstracts (Cambridge Scientific):
Topics such as the effects of alcohol and
smoking, drug abuse, hydrocarbon studies, nitrosamines, radiation
and radioactive materials. Coverage: 1981 to present. Updated: monthly.
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TOXLINE
(Cambridge Scientific):
From the National Library of Medicine, U.S. Dept. of Health & Human
Services. Covers all areas of toxicology, including chemicals and
pharmaceuticals, pesticides, environmental pollutants, and mutagens and
teratogens.
(This version of TOXLINE does not contain information from Chemical
Abstracts Service, BIOSIS, or International Pharmaceutical Abstracts.) Coverage: last 5 years + current year.
Updated monthly.
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