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Research Resources

PubMed
Search scholarly, peer-reviewed literature in the biomedical sciences.

PubMed is a database created by the National Library of Medicine to facilitate searching the biomedical literature. The MEDLINE databases found within PubMed contains journals that have been reviewed by a panel of experts for quality. PubMed also contains PMC, which contains publically accessible literature that have not necessarily gone through the same review process.
Keywords: biomedical sciences, medicine, basic science, molecular biology, genetics, genomics, immunology, kinesiology, neurosciences, neurobiology, nutrition, anatomy, health
Ovid MEDLINE
Search scholarly, peer-reviewed literature in the biomedical sciences on the Ovid platform.

browser requirements for using OVID (as of 08/01/18):
• Chrome version 30 or greater
• Internet Explorer version 9 or greater. For versions 9-10, TLS 1.2 is disabled by default so you will need to enable it in the browser settings if this hasn’t already been done
• Microsoft Edge: All versions are compliant
• Firefox version 24 or greater. For versions 24-26, TLS 1.2 is disabled by default so you will need to enable it in the browser settings if this hasn’t already been done.
• Safari version 7 or greater
• Safari mobile 5 or greater
CINAHL with Full Text
Literature on nursing, alternative/complementary medicine, consumer health and 17 allied health disciplines. Content includes fulltext access to more than 600 journals and citations for journal articles, book chapters, dissertations and selected conference proceedings.

Keywords: nurse, biomedicine, integrative medicine, nutrition, art therapy, healthcare, health policy, rehabilitation, wellness
Cochrane Library
Specialized literature in health sciences, including clinical research and healthcare. It includes the Cochrane database of systematic reviews, and databases of clinical trials, and non-Cochrane systematic reviews.

The Cochrane Library is a collection of databases that contain high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making. Cochrane Reviews are peer-reviewed systematic reviews that summarize and assess current research for clinical treatment decisions.
Keywords: systematic review, evidence-based medicine
PsycINFO 1887-Current
PsycINFO comprehensively indexes the literature of psychology/behavioral sciences, including journals, books and book chapters, and dissertations. Journal coverage spans 1800 - present; monograph indexing extends back to 1600.

Keywords: psychology, behavioral health, behavioral sciences
ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Database
Covers literature on nursing and allied topics. Includes scholarly journals, trade journals, magazines, dissertations, books and reports

Keywords: physical therapy, nutrition, kinesiology
Web of Science
Search scholarly literature in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Web of Science is a terrific place to begin for research in the sciences. Also includes citation analysis tools.

Selected Electronic Textbook and Reference Sources

AccessMedicine
A collection of medical information resources. Comprised primarily of eBooks, such as Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, it also includes drug monographs, video, images, and cases.
ClinicalKey
Search across content in medicine and biomedical sciences. Includes books, journals, drug monographs, practice guidelines, images, and videos.

The Procedures Consult collection within ClinicalKey provides video overviews of common procedures in a variety of disciplines.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM-5

Stat!Ref
A searchable collection of eBooks in medicine and other health sciences.

Keywords: statref, stat ref
LWW Health Library
Find health sciences eBooks as well as audio and video resources, self assessment resources, and cases.

Books cover Anatomy, Behavioral Science, Biochemistry, Embryology, Epidemiology, Genetics, Histology, Intro to Clinical Medicine, Microbiology/Immunology, Neuroscience, Pathology/Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Physical Examination, and Physiology. Cases in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Intro to Clinical Medicine, Pathology/Pathophysiology, and Physiology. And skills for clinical laboratory methods.

Clinical Information Resources

AccessMedicine
A collection of medical information resources. Comprised primarily of eBooks, such as Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, it also includes drug monographs, video, images, and cases.

For mobile access to AccessMedicine

ClinicalKey
Search across content in medicine and biomedical sciences. Includes books, journals, drug monographs, practice guidelines, images, and videos.

The Procedures Consult collection within ClinicalKey provides video overviews of common procedures in a variety of disciplines.

For mobile access to ClinicalKey

DynaMed
A clinical reference tool. Contains summaries of diseases and other topics, with information about diagnosis, treatment options, etc

All the information in DynaMed is linked back to the original articles that provided the evidence. And evidence is graded based on the quality of the study methodology and the results.

For mobile access to DynaMed
As of 6/8/2018, there is a problem with using Drexel email for authentication of the DynaMed mobile app, but you can use any other email address that you have access to on your device.

Nursing Reference Center Plus
A clinical reference tool designed for nurses. It contains evidence-based care sheets, drug information, patient education handouts, continuing education modules, and videos.

An app for accessing Nursing Reference Center Plus (NRC+) is available for IOS (iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch) and Android devices
Keywords: cultural competencies, patient handouts, CME, care plans, point-of-care

For Mobile Access to Nursing Reference Center Plus
As of 6/8/2018, there is a problem with using Drexel email for authentication of the NRC Plus mobile app, but you can use any other email address that you have access to on your device.

Stat!Ref
A searchable collection of eBooks in medicine and other health sciences.

Keywords: statref, stat ref

For Mobile Access to Stat!Ref

Exam Review Resources

Exam Master Online
A database of sample medical exam questions for USMLE and Medical Specialty Board exams. The content outlines and question types conform to a large extent with the guidelines set up by the various licensing/certification authorities such as the National Board of Medical Examiners. Registration required for access. Upon registration, please use individual username / password for access.
Davis's NCLEX-RN Success
Complete and current NCLEX-RN review text available through Stat!Ref. Includes a downloadable file that provides a customizable pre-test/self-assessment mechanism. (Online text is limited to 5 concurrent users)
PreTest Ebooks
Earlier editions of various PreTest titles are available electronically through the catalog

AccessMedicine
USMLE-formatted questions, answers and explanations in a Board-simulated testing interface; customize exams, retake tests, and track performance. USMLE Step 3-format questions, answers, and explanations cover all specialty areas on the USMLE Step 3 exam: pathology, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, surgery, pediatrics, and preventative medicine; customize your exams by specialties or clinical settings. Select USMLEasy Lite in the center of the Access Medicine homepage; you must register for an Access Medicine account in order to login to USMLEasy Lite.

Browzine

BrowZine provides a platform for storing and reading journal articles on your phone or tablet. Put your favorite journals on a "shelf" for easy access, set up alerts for new issues, download full text for reading, and send articles to EndNote.

Browzine can be used as either an app on your mobile device (phone, tablet, etc.) or a website, with syncing between them.