Archive for September, 2008

PubMed Offers New Features

Friday, September 26th, 2008

PubMed’s most recent update features improved tools for locating articles and complying with the NIH Public Access Policy.

Advanced Search Mode:  searches across multiple fields simultaneously and includes the view, combine, modify search histories and limits functions on the same page.
Drug Censor: links to evidence based medicine resources for searches on (some) drugs on the […]

By JoVE

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

What’s JoVE? The Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE) is an exciting free access video journal of biological research established as a new tool in life science publication and communication.  The video format illustrates basic protocols and techniques and is peer reviewed with the participation of scientists from leading research institutions and included in PubMed. Use JoVE to visualize experimental techniques […]

Try Exam Master for Standardized Exam Prep

Monday, September 15th, 2008

Need help preparing for the USMLE or specialty boards?  Try Exam Master Online when studying and reviewing for the following exams:

USMLE Steps 1, 2 & 3
Recertification review for internal medicine, family practice, general surgery, general pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology
Special Purpose Examination (SPEX)
American Board of Urgent Care Certification Exam (ABUCM)
Physician Assistant National Certification or Recertification Exams […]

Thieme Teaching Assistant : Anatomy

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

Thieme Teaching Assistant: Anatomy is an on-line presentation tool containing the 2000+ illustrations and clinical images from the classic Atlas of Anatomy by Anne M. Gilroy, et al.  Images can be exported to PowerPoint slides and PDFs to create student study guides, handouts and tests and can also be used live in the classroom.  The […]

Accident, Homicide or Suicide?

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

Accident, Homicide or Suicide? An abbreviated version of the National Library of Medicine’s online exhibit, Visible Proofs: Forensic Views of the Body is now on display in the Norris Medical Library atrium.  “Visible Proofs” follows historical efforts to untangle the visible truth about the cause of death and the development of forensic medicine from the […]