New health sciences resources
The University Libraries have acquired two new health sciences
resources that may be of interest--and useful--to all. Natural
Standard contains five evidence-based databases on complementary and
alternative therapies. From the latest uses of aloe to the ingredients
in your granola bar, you can find it here. Besides information on
foods, herbs, and supplements, Natural Standard also includes:
* graded effectiveness for alternative therapies such as
acupuncture, along with the safety of household products like hair
dye
* graded comparative effectiveness of various natural medications
for specific conditions
* current overviews of medical conditions with diagnosis, treatment,
and integrative therapies
* ingredients of brand name products in detail
* interactions between drugs, natural products and brand name
products
* symptom checker for connection symptoms with possible conditions
Other features include audio podcasts, an alternative health
dictionary, and a blog.
Another new resource, MedInfoNow, provides reviews of new health
sciences books. Once you've set up your profile indicating subjects of
interest, you'll receive a new book alert email with reviews of books
in your interest area each week. Additionally, the website can be
accessed for health sciences book reviews in all subject categories.
MedInfoNow is produced by Doody's Book Reviews^TM, a highly regarded
medical publication review service.
Links to both Natural Standard and MedInfoNow can be found in the
library's database list.
contributed by Judy Schroeder
Health Sciences Librarian
Labels: alternative_medicine, book_reviews, health_sciences,
MedInfoNow, Natural_Standard
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