DATABASES Ovid - A group of databases used to search for articles in the biomedical literature. Provides access to such databases as MEDLINE, PsychInfo, Sociological Abstracts, ERIC (information related to education), CINAHL (nursing and allied health - especially rehab literature), and EMBASE as well as a database of full text journals. EUCLID - The online catalog for all Emory University libraries. Indicates which journals are owned by Emory libraries as well as books and audiovisual material. From wtihin EUCLID, you can access another varied group of databases called the Information Gateway. Some databases of interest from this list are : Hispanic American Periodicals Index, Population Index, Government Printing Office's Monthly Catalog, among others. GALILEO - Another group of databases, covering topics from law to biology. Some databases of interest here are : PAIS (Public Affairs Information Service), Applied Science and Technology Index, Basic Biosis (from Biological Abstracts), and Dissertation Abstracts. Some material is available full text. Online Resources via the Health Sciences Center Library Homepage - Complete listing of online resources available to the Emory community.

Clinical Pharmacology Online - A searchable drug information database, including investigational and over the counter medications. Each drug monograph includes adverse reactions/contraindications, indications, interactions, cost and description.

Health Source Plus - Produced by EBSCO Publishing, this resource contains citations with abstracts, to articles appearing in more than 300 periodicals and journals covering consumer health issues. Some material is available full text. Futhermore, it includes the full text and graphics for over 600 health education pamphlets.

Lexis Nexis Academic Universe - provides full-text access to over 13,000 news, business and legal sources. The sources include international, national and regional newspapers; magazines; trade journals; newsletters; wire service reports; transcripts of television and radio news programs; law reviews; company reports and much more. While the database provides full-text access to the sources, it searches for key words and phrases in only the headlines and lead paragraphs.

MDConsult - Through this database you will have access to over 35 renowned medical texts, articles from more than 43 clinical journals, practice guidelines, drug information, 2,500 patient education handouts, and daily medical updates customized to your specialty. Access to the database is free, but you must register to obtain a password.

REHABDATA - "produced by the National Rehabilitation Information Center, is the leading literature database on disability and rehabilitation...covering physical, mental, and psychiatric disabilities, independent living, vocational rehabilitation, special education, assistive technology, law, employment, and other issues as they relate to people with disabilities. The types of documents described in REHABDATA include research reports, books, journal articles, and audiovisual materials." Some materials can be found in the Health Sciences Center Library, others can be ordered for a fee from NARIC ( National Rehabilitation Information Center).

Web of Science - This is the web version of Science Citation Index. While you can do general searching and author searching, the feature of this database that makes it unique is the cited reference searching. You can search for a specific article and see how many times that article was cited and by whom.

Combined Health Information Database (CHID) - In response to lack of consumer and patient education materials within Index Medicus, CHID was developed as a cooperative effort by the various Federal information clearinghouses, CDC, NIH, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and several national non-profit organizations. There are more than 84,000 items in the database ranging from journal citations, abstracts of conference proceedings, full text copies of pamphlets, and descriptions of audio-visual materials. Currently there are 21 sub-files each representing a specific disease or population.

Brain Injury Association - Provides education and information on TBI, support groups, advocacy and local resources. Web site contains definitions to medical terminology, details of the rehabilitation process and information on state affiliates.

Brain Injury Information - From the Karolinska Institute, primarily about central nervous system disorders, but does have a brain atlas and a tour of the brain.

CDC's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control - Epidemiology of Traumatic Brain Injury in the United States.

Children and TBI - General information about TBI and children as well as links to other information and organizations.

Community Integration - Information on life after TBI.

Current Bibliographies in Medicine - Rehabilitation of Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury - Part of a series provided by the National Library of Medicine, this is the result of a search on TBI from January 1988 through August 1998, plus selected earlier citations. Not to be used as a replacement for your own research, but as a springboard.

Health Statistics Web Page - This page was designed for a health statistics class taught here at Emory. It has links to a variety of national and international statistics sites, note especially the National Center for Health Statistics.

The National Resource Center For Traumatic Brain Injury - From Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical College of Virginia. Provides practical and relevant information, including videotapes. Develops educational materials including intervention and assessment tools. Web site contains lists of materials available, a question and answer column, and relevant links.

National Women's Health Information Center's Traumatic Brain Injury - Includes a list of links such as online fact sheets and organizations.

Neurosciences Virtual Library - Huge list of links, primarily to educational institutions on a wide range of topics relating to neurology and neurosciences.

Neurosciences on the Internet - Also a good list of links, but this one is divided by topic, such as images, software, databases, etc.

Neurotrauma - Law Nexus - Glossary of terminology

NIH Consensus Statement on the Rehabilitation of Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury

Rehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Injury - Report prepared for the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research

StudyWeb : Medicine - Traumatic Brain Injury - More designed for the layperson, has a lengthy list of links with abstracting of the sites.

Transcultural and Multicultural Health Links - Provides health profiles on ethnic, religious, and special populations.

Trauma.org - Lots of useful links and information, including images of trauma.

Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems - "In 1987, The U.S. Department of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) provided funding to establish the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model Systems of Care. The TBI Model Systems (TBIMS) are involved in a prospective, longitudinal multi-center effort to examine the course of recovery and outcomes following TBI."

Traumatic Brain Injury Resouce Guide - From the Center for NeuroSkills, has a fairly useful list of links and FAQ's.

TOOLS

AMA Style Guide - A quick guide to AMA style from the U of Washington Health Sciences Library. Includes citing electronic sources.

Citing Electronic Resources (APA and MLA Style)

These sites show you how to cite web sites, journal articles and books.

Search Engine Advice - Help in choosing the best search engine for a particular need.

Please direct questions and comments to Ingrid Hendrix, M.I.L.S., libich@emory.edu.