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Access Medicine
Access Medicine provides a variety of sources needed to excel in the biomedical sciences, including but not limited to leading medical textbooks, videos, flashcards, quizzes, and case files.
Log in
To log in to Access Medicine, use the database links on the library homepage or select the link below. If prompted to log in, you will use the same login information you use for your classes (D# and password).
Search
As highlighted in the image below, you can search and browse Access Medicine in the following ways:
- To search, enter your keyword(s) for your topic in the search box at the top of the page. The image below demonstrates a search for asthma management.
- To browse, use the navigation drop-down menus at the top of the page.
Create an Account
You can create an account in Access Medicine to unlock special features. To create your account, follow the instructions below.
- Select the Create a Free Profile button in the lower right-hand corner, as shown in the image below.
- Fill out the Create a FREE Access Profile form, as shown in the image below.
- Select Create Profile at the bottom of the form.
Note! It may take a while for your account to be created. So, if you are not able to access the study tools immediately, wait for a bit and try again. You must also log into your account via the institutional login to Access Medicine every 90 days to keep your profile active.
Use the Study Tools
After you create an account, you can use the study tools. To access the flashcards, select Study Tools from the top navigation menu and choose one of the flashcard options, as shown in the image below.
To access the multiple-choice quizzes, select Review Questions from the top navigation menu and choose one of the quiz options, as shown in the image below.
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Database - Access MedicineAccess Medicine provides a variety of sources needed to excel in the biomedical sciences, including but not limited to leading medical textbooks, videos, flashcards, quizzes, and case files.
Anatomy.TV
Anatomy.TV is an interactive multimedia database that includes 3D images, models, and study tools on anatomy and physiology.
Log in
To log in to Anatomy.TV, use the database links on the library homepage or select the link below. If prompted to log in, you will use the same login information you use for your classes (D# and password). If you get a pop-up dialog like the one in the image below, choose from the following options:
- Create Profile (optional)
- Sign in to your Profile (if you already have an existing account)
- Continue to Anatomy.tv (recommended): Since you have institutional access, you do not have to create a profile, unless you want to save content in this database.
Tip! Place a check mark in the Don't show me this again checkbox at the bottom of the pop-up dialog so you can skip this message next time you enter the database.
Study
To study a body system, follow the steps below.
- Select the Titles tab in the top navigation menu.
- Select the Anatomy and Physiology option from the left-hand menu, as shown in the image below.
- Select one of the body system cards. The image below highlights the Skeletal System card.
- Select the Book icon in the left-hand menu to view the topics.
- Select a module from the Topics list. The image below highlights the topic text for the Skull module as it appears in the right-hand panel.
Take a Quiz
To take a quiz, follow the steps below.
- Select the Light Bulb icon in the left-hand navigation menu to access the quizzes.
- Select a module from the Quizzes list. The image below highlights the quiz for the Skull module.
- When the quiz appears in the main column to the right, start your quiz.
Ready to get started? Select the link below to launch the database!
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Database - Anatomy.TVAnatomy.TV is an interactive multimedia database that includes 3D images, models, and study tools on anatomy and physiology.
ProQuest One Applied and Life Sciences
ProQuest One Applied and Life Sciences is a comprehensive collection of full-text resources, including scholarly journals and technical reports, spanning subjects such as biological sciences, engineering, materials science, and computer science. It includes the following collections:
- Advanced Technologies and Aerospace Collection
- Advanced Technologies and Aerospace Database
- Computer Science Database
- Biological Science Collection
- Biological Science Database
- Engineering Collection
- Engineering Database
- Materials Science Collection
- Materials Science Database
Log in
To log in to ProQuest One Applied and Life Sciences, use the database links on the library homepage or select the link below. If prompted to log in, you will use the same login information you use for your classes (D# and password).
Search
Enter your keyword(s) for your topic in the search box(es) at the top of the page. The image below demonstrates a search for nanotechnology AND medicine. It also highlights the Limit to options below the search box, which will help narrow your results.
Popular filters include:
- Full text
- Peer reviewed
- Publication date
To narrow your results down to one of the databases within this collection, select the Database filter under the Limit to section on the left-hand side of the search results and select the database. The image below highlights the Biological Science Database within this collection.
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Database - ProQuest One Applied & Life SciencesProQuest One Applied & Life Sciences delivers full-text resources covering biological sciences, engineering, materials science, advanced technology, and aerospace.
PubMed
PubMed is an online source provided by the National Library of Medicine that features millions of citations for biomedical literature from Medline, life science journals, and eBooks. Citations may include links to full-text content from the Chamberlain Library, PubMed Central, and publisher websites.
Log in
The PubMed database is a free online resource, so it does not require a login. However, we recommend using the link to the database below or from the library homepage to view materials in the Chamberlain Library from the PubMed results.
Search
- Enter your keyword(s) for your topic in the search box and select Search. For this database, you do not need to use connector words because it will automatically do this for you. The image below highlights a search for wound care pressure ulcers.
- Once you have your results, you can use the filters to the left of the results to help narrow your results. As highlighted in the image below, popular filters include:
- Results by Year (use the date range slider)
- Full text
- Article Type (select one or multiple)
- Select the link for the article to open the detailed record.
- Under Full Text Links in the upper-right corner of the record, you may see links to the full text of the article provided by the publisher, the Chamberlain Library, or both. The image below highlights two full text links: one to Elsevier and one to the Chamberlain Library. If it is available, always select the link for Chamberlain Library first as you may hit a paywall through the publisher link.
Tip! You can also use the MeSH database for advanced searches. There are tutorials on the MeSH database page to show you how to conduct these searches.
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Database - PubMedPubMed is an online source provided by the National Library of Medicine that features millions of citations for biomedical literature from Medline, life science journals, and eBooks. Citations may include links to full-text content from the Chamberlain Library, PubMed Central, and publisher websites.