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PAIS International

Political, social, and public policy database.  Includes journal articles and information about websites, publications, and organizations.  Coverage: 1972 - Present.

PDQ (Cancer Information)

Contains peer-reviewed summaries on cancer treatment, screening, prevention, genetics, and supportive care; a registry of approximately 1,800 open and 10,300 closed cancer clinical trials from around the world; and directories of physicians, professionals who provide genetics services, and organizations that provide cancer care. Produced by the National Cancer Institute.

Pediatric Care Online

Pediatric clinical knowledge system provides access to Point-of-Care Quick Reference, AAP Textbook of Pediatric Care, Bright Futures, Antimicrobial Therapy Guide, Visual Library, Pediatric Care Updates, and AAP policy statements.  Also provides access to tools including interactive periodicity schedule, signs & symptoms search, algorithms, patient handouts, and clinical calculators.  Provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics.  

Pediatric Care Online Mobile

Application/Download

Includes topic updates, Bright Futures, Antimicrobial Therapy Guide, Interactive Periodicity Schedule, and news.

To install, create ' New Customer Registration' and make a note of the AAP number which you are assigned.  Then, click on 'Mobile' and activate your account using your AAP number and password.  You will then be provided instructions for installing Pediatric Care Online Mobile to your specific phone or device.

PolicyFile

Public policy research and analysis from think tanks, university research programs, research organizations, and publishers.  Selected full-text links.

POPLINE

Population, family planning, and related health issues database. Produced by  the INFO Project at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Center for Communication Programs.

Population Index
Annotated bibliography and abstracts of recently published books, journal articles, working papers, and other materials on population topics.  Coverage: 1986 - 2000. Produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Proquest Research Library Plus

Multi-disciplinary database covering general and academic periodicals.  Full-text available for many titles.

PsychiatryOnline

Full-text access to the DSM-IV-TR, APA textbooks and journals, guidelines, and patient education materials.  Content sections can be downloaded to a PDA; create a 'My PsychiatryOnline' account to use 'PDA Download' function.

To access mobile website, create a personal account by accessing PsychiatryOnline from your desktop computer,  then access PsychiatryOnline Mobile (www.psychiatryonline.com) from your mobile device and login with your personal login/password.

PsychiatryOnline Mobile

Mobile-optimized website.

Full-text access to the DSM-IV-TR, APA textbooks and journals, guidelines, and patient education materials. 

Content sections can be downloaded to a PDA; create a 'My PsychiatryOnline' account to use 'PDA Download' function.

To access mobile website, create a personal account by accessing PsychiatryOnline from your desktop computer,  then access PsychiatryOnline Mobile (www.psychiatryonline.com) from your mobile device and login with your personal login/password.

PsycINFO

Psychology professional and academic literature including medicine, psychiatry, nursing, sociology, education, pharmacology, physiology, linguistics, and other areas. Coverage: 1806 - Present.  Produced by the American Psychological Association.

 

 

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  • PubGet Mobile

    Searches PubMed content and provides immediate access to available PDFs in HImmelfarb Library's collection.

    PubMed (MEDLINE)

    Health sciences articles including clinical, basic sciences, and public health information.  Interface incorporates Himmelfarb Library's customized search filters for Clinical Reviews/EBM, Clinical Trials, and Reviews.  Coverage: 1950 - Present including corrections and daily updates. Produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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