Among the many databases available at PCOM Library, our librarians recommend the following as strong starting points for our patrons.
Quick Evidence
- ClinicalKeyClinicalKey is an extensive, evidence-based medical resource designed for healthcare professionals. It provides access to a vast collection of medical content, including textbooks, journals, clinical guidelines, drug information, multimedia, and medical calculators. ClinicalKey covers a wide range of specialties, offering trusted, up-to-date information to support clinical decision-making, research, and education.
- Cochrane LibraryContains high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making.
- DynaMedProvides evidence-based, clinically-organized summaries based on reviews of over 500 core clinical journals and systematic review databases.
Diagnostic Evidence
- Isabel: Diagnostic Decision SupportEnables a clinician to enter a patient's signs and symptoms and instantly receive back a list of likely diagnoses to consider.
- VisualDxCombines high-quality, peer-reviewed medical images and concise, actionable information to support the accurate recognition and management of disease.
Integrative Medicine
- Alt-HealthWatchAlt HealthWatch is a database that provides access to alternative and complementary health information. It includes a wide range of articles, reports, and research from journals, magazines, and other publications focused on alternative medicine, holistic health practices, and non-traditional healing methods. The database covers topics such as herbal medicine, acupuncture, naturopathy, yoga, and other alternative therapies. It is commonly used by researchers, healthcare professionals, and individuals seeking information on alternative approaches to health and wellness.
- Allied and Complementary Medicine Database (AMED)Relevant references to articles from around 512 journals, the majority of which are in English and are not indexed by any other biomedical sources.
- Natural Medicines Comprehensive DatabaseNatural Medicines Comprehensive Database is an online resource providing evidence-based information on natural products, including herbs, vitamins, and supplements. It offers detailed monographs on their uses, effectiveness, safety, and interactions, helping healthcare professionals make informed decisions on integrative medicine. The database also includes clinical research, patient education, and tools for evaluating natural therapies alongside conventional treatments.
Core Databases
- CINAHL® UltimateCINAHL® Ultimate is a comprehensive database for nursing and allied health professionals, providing access to a vast collection of research articles, evidence-based practice resources, and educational materials. It includes full-text access to thousands of journals, books, conference proceedings, and other resources related to nursing, healthcare, and medicine. CINAHL® Ultimate covers a wide range of topics, including clinical practices, healthcare management, patient care, and nursing education.
- Clinical Pharmacology, powered by ClinicalKeya complete, easy-to-use, point-of-care drug information resource that contains valuable reports on drug use, comparisons, drug reactions, and adverse reactions.
- Health Business Elite FullTEXT EliteHealth Business Elite FullTEXT Elite is a database that provides full-text access to a wide range of business-related content in the healthcare industry. It includes articles, reports, and journals covering topics such as healthcare management, policy, finance, and business strategy.
- UpToDate Lexidrug (formerly known as Lexicomp)a robust drug information database of pharmacologic and clinical information.
- APA PsycINFO®contains more than 2 million citations and summaries of scholarly journal articles, book chapters, books, and dissertations, all in psychology and related disciplines.
- PubMedincludes over 22 million citations for biomedical articles back to the 1950s.
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