September 25, 2008
Henry Stewart Talks - seminar style talks by leading world experts
The library has organized a subscription to the Biomedical and Life Sciences Collection of Henry Stewart Talks - a seminar style talks by leading world experts. All the talks can be accessed at http://www.hstalks.com/access/
This rapidly expanding collection already contains over 650 seminar style talks designed to meet the needs of research scientists, graduate students and the most advanced undergraduates. All of the seminars have been specially commissioned from leading scientists and are presented in a user-friendly format of animated slides with synchronized narration.
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June 04, 2008
Database Highlight: Essential Evidence Plus
Essential Evidence Plus, formerly InfoPOEMS/InfoRetriever, is an evidence-based resource for patient care decision-making. This new reference includes best-evidence answers to 800+ important clinical questions. Each question includes a "strength of evidence" rating for each recommendation.
http://www.essentialevidenceplus.com/
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November 07, 2007
Visual Histology now available on streaming videos
The Visual Histology Video Series by Moran & Rowley, now available on streaming videos from the library, contains a set of 26 half-hour beautifully-illustrated lectures – each covering a major topic in Histology, and 24 Power Point Presentations for lecturer.
Access is by IP range and through Proxy service; go to http://library.uchc.edu, click on “Databases,” and type in Visual Histology.
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May 02, 2007
Wiley e-book platform for UCHC
Announcing the Wiley e-book platform for UCONN Health Center users.
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/browse/?type=BOOK
A joint initiative between the UCONN Health Center Library and the UCONN main campus library at Storrs is providing online access to the Wiley e-book platform. Users have unlimited access to the titles purchased. The libraries are able to purchase individual titles from this platform, so be sure to return often to check out purchases as they become available.
The following first purchase titles will be of interest to UCHC users.
Autobodies and Autoimmunity
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/bookhome/112606219
Embryonic Human Brain
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/bookhome/112137408
Exercise and Sport in Diabetes
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/bookhome/112591653
Infections Causing Human Cancer
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/bookhome/113388688
Principles and Practice of Clinical Bacteriology
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/bookhome/113509157
Severe Dementia
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/bookhome/112736699
Stem Cell Transplantation – Biology, Processes, Therapy
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/bookhome/112729009
Surgery for Congenital Heart Defects
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/bookhome/112747370
Vascular Targeted Therapies in Oncology
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/bookhome/112636117
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April 03, 2007
Cardiosource Plus: A New Resource from the Library
Cardiosource Plus is an educational resource from American College of Cardiology that includes access to current, credible and comprehensive cardiac information and the clinical trials database with downloadable summary slides, a clinical images database with over 6000 images in still and motion video formats, Heart Songs, and other related information.
To access Cardiosource Plus, go to http://library.uchc.edu, click on Databases, and choose Cardiosource Plus. (First time users need to do a one-time registration to create their own username and password). Users must log in to have full access to Cardiosource Plus.
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February 10, 2006
New Electronic Textbooks
We are pleased to announce the addition of three new titles and one new edition into the Thieme ElectronicBook Library.
These titles along with 25 other titles are provided to all UCONN faculty, staff and students, conveniently at your desktop.
Thieme's highly popular Flexibook Atlases & Textbooks systematically cover every course in the medical school curriculum
and includes basic science volumes of interdisciplinary interest.
Check out the Thieme ElectronicBook Library today!
http://www.thieme.com/ebooklibrary/
Pocket Atlas of Oral Disease, 2nd edition
Based on the best-selling hardcover edition, the new edition of the Pocket Atlas of Oral Diseases
provides complete information on the diagnosis and treatment of oral disease. Featuring 367 vivid color photographs, this Thieme Flexibook is the indispensable pocket reference
for otolaryngologists, dentists, dermatologists and primary care practitioners.
Optho Notes
Practical and easy-to-read, this point-of-care reference provides a succinct, clinical overview of eye anatomy, disease, and treatment.
Unlike many ophthalmic handbooks, OPHTHO NOTES classifies disease based upon etiology, rather than presenting signs and symptoms.
This classification helps to compartmentalize diseases of the eye, and ensures quick and effortless reference.
Pocket Atlas of Nutrition
With obesity and diabetes assuming alarming epidemic proportions, diet and nutrition are in the spotlight more than ever before.
The Pocket Atlas of Nutrition is an accessible guide to all aspects of nutrition, from basic chemistry to the most recent dietary guidelines.
New Edition
Color Atlas of Pharmacology, 3rd edition
Updated with the most important new substances and scientific developments, the third edition of the Color Atlas of Pharmacology
makes it easier than ever for students, nurses, and practicing physicians to keep up with the latest developments in this constantly changing field.
Featuring a user-friendly layout, jargon-free language, and more than 160 spectacular color charts and illustrations.
Clinical Tests for the Musculoskeletal System
Color Atlas of Biochemistry, 2nd Edition
Color Atlas of Cytology
Color Atlas of ENT Diagnosis
Color Atlas of Genetics
Color Atlas of Hematology
Color Atlas of Human Anatomy, Vol.3
Color Atlas of Immunology
Color Atlas of Neurology
Color Atlas of Neuroscience
Color Atlas of Pathology
Color Atlas of Pathophysiology
Color Atlas of Pharmacology New Edition!
Color Atlas of Physiology
Color Atlas of Ultrasound Anatomy
Differential Diagnosis in Neurology and Neurosurgery
The Human Body
Medical Microbiology
MRI Parameters and Positioning
Neurology
Normal Findings in CT and MRI
Ophthalmology
Ophtho Notes New!
Pocket Atlas of Human Anatomy
Pocket Atlas of Nutrition New!
Pocket Atlas of Oral Diseases, 2nd Edition New!
Pocket Atlas of Radiographic Anatomy
Pocket Atlas of Sectional Anatomy, Vol.2
A Pocket Guide to the Ear
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January 24, 2006
New e-Resources from the Library
· Dynamic Human Anatomy - anatomy illustrations and schematics from Grant’s Atlas of Anatomy and other sources.
· A.D.A.M Interactive Anatomy - an exciting updated interactive learning tool that enhances the study of human anatomy and related topics.
· Bates’ Visual Guide to Physical Examination - streaming video ( Must use IE browser) .
For more information, contact the library's Reference Desk at 679-2942.
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January 13, 2006
Database Highlight: DynaMed
DynaMed (Dynamic Medical Information System) is a quick and easy-to-use medical reference system designed for use at the point of care. DynaMed contains clinically organized summaries of nearly 1,800 topics and is updated daily from review of the research literature. DynaMed is a useful resource in clinical, educational and research settings.
To learn more about this database, stop by at the library’s Reference Desk or call 679-2942 for more information.
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December 08, 2005
PsychiatryOnline for UCONN library users.
The library’s ongoing online subscriptions to several journals from American Psychiatric Publishing has been expanded to now include the new product called : PsychiatryOnline http://psychiatryonline.com.
PsychiatryOnline is a powerful website that features DSM-IV-TR® and The American Journal of Psychiatry as the cornerstones of a collection of psychiatric references, including books, journals, and self-assessment tools. Much more than individual titles, PsychiatryOnline features sophisticated searching and indexing tools that enable you to quickly target all the information you need.
PsychiatryOnline is an integral component of everyday psychiatric practice. Resources are provided to assist with
· Diagnosis
· Treatment
· The latest research and news in the field
· Professional development
· Certification, recertification, and CME support
Searchable resources included in PsychiatryOnline include :
Online Texts
DSM-IV-TR Library
-DSM-IV-TR
-DSM-IV-TR Handbook of Differential Diagnosis
-Cases
APA Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders
The APA Textbook of Clinical Psychiatry
Journals
American Journal of Psychiatry
Psychiatric Services
The Journal of Neuropsychiatry & Clinical Neurosciences
Psychosomatics
Academic Psychiatry
Psychiatric News
Book of the Month
Library users get access to a free PDF version of a featured book EVERY MONTH from the APPI bookstore.
My PsychiatryOnline
Personal registration at PsychiatryOnline to create “My PsychiatryOnline”, allows users to download some specific content to a PDA, save searches, and bookmark topic pages and e-mail to a colleague.
PDA eBooks
The library subscription does not include access to the eBook Library. Please see the details on the website for more information on purchasing eBooks individually.
PDA eBook: Quick Reference to the DSM-IV-TR® Diagnostic Criteria.....$29.00[Size: 187K]
PDA eBook: DSM-IV-TR® Handbook of Differential Diagnosis.....$46.95[Size: 193K]
PDA eBook: Quick Reference to the APA Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders.....$39.95[Size: 143K]
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December 01, 2005
Did you Know?
Pre-recorded webcasts of surgical procedures are now available in MedlinePlus (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/surgeryvideos.html). These are actual operations performed at medical centers in the United States since January 2004. The videos last an hour.You will need RealPlayer to view the programs. If you do not have Real Player, you will be prompted to obtain a free download of the software before you view the presentation.
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November 18, 2005
Database Highlight: SCOPUS
Scopus, the world’s largest abstract and indexing database, offers access to 14,200 peer-reviewed titles from more than 4,000 international publishers. Scopus is a multidisciplinary navigational tool that contains records going back to the mid 1960s, offering newly-linked citations across the widest body of scientific abstracts available in one place.
Designed and developed with researchers and librarians, Scopus is the easy way to get expert results. It offers superior support of the literature research process. Integrated web search plus seamless linking to full-text articles and other library resources make Scopus quick, easy and comprehensive.
To learn more about this database, stop by at the library’s Reference Desk or call 679-2942 for more information. A Scopus class is also scheduled for Nov. 28 at 10:00 am in the library.
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September 20, 2005
Health Education Assets Library
http://www.healcentral.org/index.jsp
Health Education Assets Library (HEAL), a national multimedia digital repository, was established in 2000 as a joint effort between three U.S. academic institutions: the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, University of Utah and the University of Oklahoma.
HEAL provides the following definition on its' homepage: "Health Education Assets Library is a digital library of freely accessible, web-based multimedia teaching materials that meet the needs of today's health sciences educators and learners. The HEAL collection currently contains a number of collections of multimedia resources for health sciences undergraduate and professional education, as well as resources for patient and consumer health."
Access to HEAL is freely available to anyone in the world. There are about 21,400 indexed medical images, videoclips, audioclips, web page links, animations or PDF documents in this peer-reviewed resource.
HEAL is a part of The National Science Digital Library initiative.
Contributed by Kathleen Crea, MLS, 6th Year, AHIP
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