Trial Databases

Following databases are on trial until 18th of August 2011 through our databases on trial page.

Lexi-Comp Online with the American Hospital Formulary Service (AHFS)

Database of drug handbooks which also includes information from the American Hospital Formulary Service

Lexi-Comp Online for Dentistry/Oral Surgery

Contains information for dental students and academics with dental specific pharmacology information and drug interaction analysis tools

TOXINZ

Contains information regarding toxic compounds and the management of poisoned patients.

The Natural Standard Integrative Medicine

Provides evidence-based information about complementary and alternative therapies

Please let us know what you think of the databases by completing the online evaluation form.

Journal Trial: 'Research Synthesis Methods'

The Library is trialling a new journal, Research Synthesis Methods, until the end of the year.

Aims & Scope

Research Synthesis Methods is a multidisciplinary peer reviewed journal devoted to the development and dissemination of methods for designing, conducting, analysing, interpreting, reporting, and applying systematic research synthesis.

Papers may address:

- Statistical methods

- Empirical research and simulations

- Literature retrieval and information science

- Data extraction

- Software

- Graphics and reporting of synthesis results

- Issues of study quality

- Reporting or other systematic biases

- Narrative analysis and synthesis of qualitative data

- Synthesis of individual participant data

- Use of synthesis for developing practice guidelines

- Integration with cost effectiveness or decision analysis

- Comparison and integration of methods across different disciplines

- Techniques for application in different environments

- Applications that illustrate a novel methodology

You can access Research Synthesis Methods via the Trials page of the Library website.

Please let us know what you think of the journal by completing the online evaluation form or by emailing your Faculty Liaison Librarian -- your feedback will help us determine whether to purchase the product.

Thanks for your participation!

The Best Android Apps for Health & Medical Professionals

If the iPhone / iPad phenomenon has left you cold and you've gone ahead and purchased an Android, you may be on to something -- there are a range of fantastic Android apps out there ready to make life easier for you as health and medical practitioners.

Chris Thorman of Software Advice has compiled a list of 60 Android apps that are worth checking out. Recommendations were made based on the highest rated, most relevant apps to the medical, nursing and allied health community (including students). See the complete list here.

Health & Medical iPhone & iPad Apps

Many of you either own, or covet, an iPhone or an iPad. Did you know there are an array of iPhone and iPad apps to assist you in your careers as health and medical professionals?

Houston Neal, posting on the Medical Blog of the Software Advice website, has compiled a list of the hottest apps for budding doctors, nurses, dentists, anaesthesiologists, cardiologists, dermatologists, neurologists, oncologists, pediatricians, radiologists, mental health workers and other allied health professionals. Review the complete list here.

Queen’s Birthday public holiday - Closed

Please note Health Sciences Library will be closed Monday 13th of June 2011.

New books for May 2011

Here is a glimpse at the hottest book releases by month of May 2011. Please click here to view the list.

Latest from Summon - "items in the catalogue" filter is available

Summon has an “Items in the library catalogue” filter available under “Refine your search” section of the toolbar (left hand side).

You can able to e narrow down the search results to find out items in our catalogue by tick in the "item in the library catalog". It is up-to-date and easier to use. Try today. If you need a help please contact your Faculty Liaison Librarians @ Health Sciences library.