Tuesday, September 18, 2007

How to cite images and graphics using AMA

There is a new entry on the AMA Citation Style page that explain how to reference graphics in a paper or poster. There are also examples of how to cite other unique references, such as package inserts and monographs from drug information databases. All examples on this page are based on the 9th edition of the AMA Manual of Style.

Thursday, September 06, 2007

AHFS DI and more Now Online at Lexi-Comp!

The American Hospital Formulary Service Drug Information book is now available online through the library's account at Lexi-Comp. AHFS DI provides detailed and referenced information on
  • pharmacokinetics
  • dosage and administration
  • adverse reactions
  • off-label uses
  • chemistry and stability and more
To search AHFS DI, access Lexi-Comp and search for a drug. From the menu on the left side of the page, select AHFS DI. Lexi-Comp also contains a product called AHFS DI Essentials. This is a condensed point-of-care drug information tool. Finally, the library's subscription to Lexi-Comp also includes
  • Patient education materials in multiple languages
  • Interactions tools
  • Calculations tools
  • Geriatric Lexi-Drugs Online
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