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GPO Access

Index to United States federal government publications that includes references to books, reports, studies, serials, maps, and other publications.  Full-text links to many electronic publications; citations/abstracts to print publications.

Haz-Map

An occupational toxicology database designed to link jobs to hazardous job tasks which are linked to occupational diseases and their symptoms. It is a relational database of chemicals, jobs and diseases. Produced by the Specialized Information Services of the National Library of Medicine.

MEDLINE (1950-present, including daily update)

Health sciences articles including clinical, basic sciences, and public health information.  Encompasses medicine, nursing, allied health, biological and physical sciences, and humanities and information science as they relate to medicine and health care.  Coverage: 1950 - Present including corrections and daily updates. Produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

 

 

  • Ovid MEDLINE Search Instructions
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  • OvidSP Quick Reference Card 
  • OvidSP Frequently Asked Questions

     

  • MEDLINE (Latest 10 Years, including daily update)

    Index to health sciences articles including clinical, basic sciences, and public health information.  Encompasses medicine, nursing, allied health, biological and physical sciences, and humanities and information science as they relate to medicine and health care.  Coverage: Latest 10 years including daily updates. Produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.  

     

  • Ovid MEDLINE Search Instructions
  • Ovid MEDLINE Search Tips
  • OvidSP Quick Reference Card 
  • OvidSP Frequently Asked Questions
  • MEDLINE In-Process & Other Non-Indexed Citations

    Index to health sciences articles including clinical, basic sciences, and public health information.  Encompasses medicine, nursing, allied health, biological and physical sciences, and humanities and information science as they relate to medicine and health care.  Coverage: Basic information and abstracts before a record is indexed with MeSH® heading(s) and added to Ovid MEDLINE.  Produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

  • Ovid MEDLINE Search Instructions
  • Ovid MEDLINE Search Tips
  • OvidSP Quick Reference Card 
  • OvidSP Frequently Asked Questions
  • MEDLINEplus
    Comprehensive consumer health site developed by the National Library of Medicine with links to disease information, dictionaries, organizations, publications, drug information, interactive tutorials, news articles, a medical encyclopedia and MEDLINE.
    National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC)

    Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Structured abstracts summarize guidelines and development process. All guidelines in English, < 5 years old, and systematically developed. Full-text links when available. Produced by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

    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.

    PubMed (MEDLINE) with GW full-text links
    TOXNET

    Toxicology and hazardous chemicals databases including HSDB, IRIS, ITER, GENE-TOX, CCRIS, TOXLINE, DART/ETIC, TRI,  and ChemIDPlus.  Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, through the Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program of its Specialized Information Services Division.

     

     

     

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