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 ReviewsTM, a highly regarded medical publication review service.
Links to both Natural Standard and MedInfoNow can be found in the library’s database list.
Health Sciences Librarian
