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Medicine: Journal Articles and Databases
Full Lists of Databases and eJournals
Follow these links and pick a subject to see a longer listing for your subject:
Pick your subject for a full list of eJournals
Pick your subject for a full list of databases
What Is Peer Review?
Articles in peer reviewed journals have been assessed before publication by subject experts. This means they are the 'gold' standard in academic articles. You will be expected to use peer reviewed journal articles in your assignments.
Finding Articles on Reading Lists
Try this first
You can look up articles in OneSearch, our resource discovery service.
Put the exact title of the article in inverted commas.
If we can provide an instant link you will see the journal article displayed - click Full Text Online to access the text.
Next steps:
If we cannot provide a quick article link or it fails, then search for the name of the whole Journal instead of the article title e.g. "Journal of Common Market Studies"
For print-only journals you will be shown the location and shelfmark, so that you can locate the volume on the shelf
For electronic journals, click to link to the full journal and then navigate to the year, volume and issue that you want to see your article: or there may be an option to search for the article title provided by the online journal portal in which case key in the article in that box.
Key Databases
Try one of these key databases for your subject:
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Medline (Ovid) This link opens in a new windowThe MEDLINE database is widely recognized as the premier source for bibliographic and abstract coverage of biomedical literature.
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EMBASE - Excerpta Medica This link opens in a new windowA comprehensive bibliographic database that covers the worldwide literature on biomedical and pharmaceutical fields.
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PubMed This link opens in a new windowDeveloped in conjunction with publishers of biomedical literature as a search tool for accessing literature citations and linking to full-text journals at web sites of participating publishers.
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BMJ Best PracticeBest Practice is an evidence-based decision-support tool at the point of care. Latest research evidence, guidelines and expert opinion are combined in a single source and presented in a step-by-step approach, covering prevention, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. All residents of the Republic of Ireland can access the BMJ Best Practice for free, thanks to funding for a national license by the HSE National Health Library and Knowledge Service. There is no requirement to login, but you can register for a free personal account to customize your experience of the platform. You can also download the BMJ Best Practice app (while in Ireland) and use it offline (anywhere).
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PsycINFO This link opens in a new windowPsycINFO provides access to international literature in psychology and related disciplines.
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British National Formulary This link opens in a new windowThe BNF aims to provide prescribers, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals with sound up-to-date information about the use of medicines.
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Cochrane Library This link opens in a new windowThe Cochrane Library is a collection of databases that contain high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making.
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Trip DatabaseTrip is a tool for you to find and use high-quality clinical research evidence.
- Last Updated: Jun 24, 2022 12:18 PM
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