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Health Sciences Databases A-Z
- Browse health sciences databases by title. If you are interested in a title outside of the health sciences disciplines, please try the E-Resource Gateway.
- Usage may be restricted to UW-Madison faculty, staff, and students. Off campus users: you may be prompted to log in with your NetID.
Popular Databases
- Health Sciences Learning Center
- School of Pharmacy
- UW Hospital
- UW Health Clinics
- UW Medical Foundation
- Meriter Hospital
- Divine Savior Healthcare
PubMedClose
PubMed is a web-based interface to MEDLINE, the pre-eminent health sciences database of journal articles. PubMed covers 4800 journals in all levels and disciplines of the health sciences. In addition, UW access to PubMed provides links to ~2500 full-text journals (more than 50% of the journals covered in PubMed).
MICROMEDEXClose
MICROMEDEX is a collection of many different drug databases, including Martindale, the Physician's Desk Reference (PDR), DRUGDEX, DISEASEDEX, POISONDEX, and several alternative medicine databases. Drugs can be searched by trade name, generic name, or even "street" name.
Access Limited to:
MD ConsultClose
A comprehensive online resource designed to help physicians provide better patient care.
CINAHL PlusClose
CINAHL Plus with Full Text is a comprehensive source of full text for nursing & allied health journals, directly providing online full text through links within the database, or through the FIND IT button.
UpToDateClose
UpToDate is an excellent background resource for medical students and residents interested in efficiently filling holes in their knowledge base. UpToDate is a large on-line medical textbook that contains short, well-written discussions of medical topics in internal medicine, pediatrics, ob/gyn and family medicine. Each review article is written by an expert in the field being discussed, and is designed to provide a quick way to get up to speed. The database is updated periodically.
Cochrane LibraryClose
The CDSR is a database of systematic reviews created by the Cochrane Collaboration, an international organization of expert groups. The Cochrane Collaboration has developed a strict methodology detailing how their topic reviews are performed, which they use to make best practices recommendations for clinicians.
Web of KnowledgeClose
ISI Web of Knowledge is an integrated Web-based platform that provides high-quality content and the tools to access, analyze, and manage research information.
Databases by Topic
- Here are some suggested starting points for literature searching by topic. If available there is also a link to a more robust subject guide. These are only a few top picks per topic - when in doubt be sure to Ask a Librarian or Contact Your Liaison.
- Usage may be restricted to UW-Madison faculty, staff, and students. Off campus users: you may be prompted to log in with your NetID.
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Allied Health
- Population/Public Health
- History of Health Sciences
- Consumer Heath/Patients
- Herbals/Supplements
- Social Sciences
- Grants & Funding
- Business
Medicine
- Stat!Ref
PubMedClose
PubMed is a web-based interface to MEDLINE, the pre-eminent health sciences database of journal articles. PubMed covers 4800 journals in all levels and disciplines of the health sciences. In addition, UW access to PubMed provides links to ~2500 full-text journals (more than 50% of the journals covered in PubMed).
MD ConsultClose
A comprehensive online resource designed to help physicians provide better patient care.
UpToDateClose
UpToDate is an excellent background resource for medical students and residents interested in efficiently filling holes in their knowledge base. UpToDate is a large on-line medical textbook that contains short, well-written discussions of medical topics in internal medicine, pediatrics, ob/gyn and family medicine. Each review article is written by an expert in the field being discussed, and is designed to provide a quick way to get up to speed. The database is updated periodically.
Nursing
- Health Sciences Learning Center
- School of Pharmacy
- UW Hospital
- UW Health Clinics
- UW Medical Foundation
- Meriter Hospital
- Divine Savior Healthcare
- National Guideline Clearinghouse
- HaPI (Health and Psychosocial Instruments)
CINAHL PlusClose
CINAHL Plus with Full Text is a comprehensive source of full text for nursing & allied health journals, directly providing online full text through links within the database, or through the FIND IT button.
CINAHL PlusClose
A comprehensive online resource designed to help nurses provide better patient care. Nursing Consult is unique in that it brings together a variety of clinical practice sources specific to nursing to the bedside.
MICROMEDEXClose
MICROMEDEX is a collection of many different drug databases, including Martindale, the Physician's Desk Reference (PDR), DRUGDEX, DISEASEDEX, POISONDEX, and several alternative medicine databases. Drugs can be searched by trade name, generic name, or even "street" name.
Access Limited to:
PsycINFOClose
The PsycINFO database contains more than 2.6 million citations and summaries of scholarly journal articles, book chapters, books, dissertations and technical reports, all in the field of psychology. It also includes information about psychological aspects in disciplines such as medicine, psychiatry, nursing, sociology, education, pharmacology, physiology, linguistics, anthropology, business and law.
PubMedClose
PubMed is a web-based interface to MEDLINE, the pre-eminent health sciences database of journal articles. PubMed covers 4800 journals in all levels and disciplines of the health sciences. In addition, UW access to PubMed provides links to ~2500 full-text journals (more than 50% of the journals covered in PubMed).
Pharmacy
- Health Sciences Learning Center
- School of Pharmacy
- UW Hospital
- UW Health Clinics
- UW Medical Foundation
- Meriter Hospital
- Divine Savior Healthcare
- Merck Index
- SciFinder Scholar
- Stat!Ref
MICROMEDEXClose
MICROMEDEX is a collection of many different drug databases, including Martindale, the Physician's Desk Reference (PDR), DRUGDEX, DISEASEDEX, POISONDEX, and several alternative medicine databases. Drugs can be searched by trade name, generic name, or even "street" name.
Access Limited to:
International Pharmaceutical AbstractsClose
IPA provides worldwide coverage of pharmaceutical science and health related literature. It indexes the literature of pharmacy practice, including state pharmacy journals, legislation, regulations, and ethics. It also includes abstracts of presentations at the annual American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy meeting.
More Information | Go to International Pharmaceutical Abstracts
PubMedClose
PubMed is a web-based interface to MEDLINE, the pre-eminent health sciences database of journal articles. PubMed covers 4800 journals in all levels and disciplines of the health sciences. In addition, UW access to PubMed provides links to ~2500 full-text journals (more than 50% of the journals covered in PubMed).
Evidence-Based Practice
- ACP Journal Club
- Clinical Evidence (BMJ)
- DARE
- TRIP
Cochrane LibraryClose
The CDSR is a database of systematic reviews created by the Cochrane Collaboration, an international organization of expert groups. The Cochrane Collaboration has developed a strict methodology detailing how their topic reviews are performed, which they use to make best practices recommendations for clinicians.
Essential Evidence PlusClose
An evidence-based, point of care (bedside), compendium of resources and tools designed for primary care clinicians and delivered to the PDA or workstation.
PubMedClose
PubMed is a web-based interface to MEDLINE, the pre-eminent health sciences database of journal articles. PubMed covers 4800 journals in all levels and disciplines of the health sciences. In addition, UW access to PubMed provides links to ~2500 full-text journals (more than 50% of the journals covered in PubMed).
Allied Health
- PEDro (Physiotherapy Evidence Database)
- National Guideline Clearinghouse
PubMedClose
PubMed is a web-based interface to MEDLINE, the pre-eminent health sciences database of journal articles. PubMed covers 4800 journals in all levels and disciplines of the health sciences. In addition, UW access to PubMed provides links to ~2500 full-text journals (more than 50% of the journals covered in PubMed).
CINAHL PlusClose
CINAHL Plus with Full Text is a comprehensive source of full text for nursing & allied health journals, directly providing online full text through links within the database, or through the FIND IT button.
PsycINFOClose
The PsycINFO database contains more than 2.6 million citations and summaries of scholarly journal articles, book chapters, books, dissertations and technical reports, all in the field of psychology. It also includes information about psychological aspects in disciplines such as medicine, psychiatry, nursing, sociology, education, pharmacology, physiology, linguistics, anthropology, business and law.
Cochrane LibraryClose
The CDSR is a database of systematic reviews created by the Cochrane Collaboration, an international organization of expert groups. The Cochrane Collaboration has developed a strict methodology detailing how their topic reviews are performed, which they use to make best practices recommendations for clinicians.
Population/Public Health
- CDC Wonder
- NYAM Grey literature Report
- POPLine
- TRIP
PubMedClose
PubMed is a web-based interface to MEDLINE, the pre-eminent health sciences database of journal articles. PubMed covers 4800 journals in all levels and disciplines of the health sciences. In addition, UW access to PubMed provides links to ~2500 full-text journals (more than 50% of the journals covered in PubMed).
Web of KnowledgeClose
ISI Web of Knowledge is an integrated Web-based platform that provides high-quality content and the tools to access, analyze, and manage research information.
Cochrane LibraryClose
The CDSR is a database of systematic reviews created by the Cochrane Collaboration, an international organization of expert groups. The Cochrane Collaboration has developed a strict methodology detailing how their topic reviews are performed, which they use to make best practices recommendations for clinicians.
History of the Health Sciences
Consumer Health & Patient Info
- BadgerLink (open to all Wisconsin residents)
- Health & Wellness Resource Center
- Health Source: Consumer Edition
- Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
- MedlinePlus
- Nursing & Allied Health Collection: Basic
CINAHL PlusClose
CINAHL Plus with Full Text is a comprehensive source of full text for nursing & allied health journals, directly providing online full text through links within the database, or through the FIND IT button.
MD ConsultClose
A comprehensive online resource designed to help physicians provide better patient care.
PubMedClose
PubMed is a web-based interface to MEDLINE, the pre-eminent health sciences database of journal articles. PubMed covers 4800 journals in all levels and disciplines of the health sciences. In addition, UW access to PubMed provides links to ~2500 full-text journals (more than 50% of the journals covered in PubMed).
Herbal Medicine & Dietary Supplements
- IBIDS (Int'l Bibliographic Info on Dietary Supplements)
- Biological Abstracts
- Health Sciences Learning Center
- School of Pharmacy
- UW Hospital
- UW Health Clinics
- UW Medical Foundation
- Meriter Hospital
- Divine Savior Healthcare
International Pharmaceutical AbstractsClose
IPA provides worldwide coverage of pharmaceutical science and health related literature. It indexes the literature of pharmacy practice, including state pharmacy journals, legislation, regulations, and ethics. It also includes abstracts of presentations at the annual American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy meeting.
More Information | Go to International Pharmaceutical Abstracts
MICROMEDEXClose
MICROMEDEX is a collection of many different drug databases, including Martindale, the Physician's Desk Reference (PDR), DRUGDEX, DISEASEDEX, POISONDEX, and several alternative medicine databases. Drugs can be searched by trade name, generic name, or even "street" name.
Access Limited to:
PubMedClose
PubMed is a web-based interface to MEDLINE, the pre-eminent health sciences database of journal articles. PubMed covers 4800 journals in all levels and disciplines of the health sciences. In addition, UW access to PubMed provides links to ~2500 full-text journals (more than 50% of the journals covered in PubMed).
(try Complementary Medicine subset limit)
Social Sciences
- Sociological Abstracts
- International Bibliography of the Social Sciences
- SocINDEX w/Full Text (EBSCO)
- Academic Search
- ProQuest Research Library
PsycINFOClose
The PsycINFO database contains more than 2.6 million citations and summaries of scholarly journal articles, book chapters, books, dissertations and technical reports, all in the field of psychology. It also includes information about psychological aspects in disciplines such as medicine, psychiatry, nursing, sociology, education, pharmacology, physiology, linguistics, anthropology, business and law.
Web of KnowledgeClose
ISI Web of Knowledge is an integrated Web-based platform that provides high-quality content and the tools to access, analyze, and manage research information.
Grants & Funding
- SPIN
- Community of Science
- CRISP (NIH)
- GrantsNet.org
- Funding Databases (UW-Madison Grants Info Center)
Business
- Medical and Healthcare Marketplace Guide
- ABI/Inform
- ProQuest Research Library
- Business and Industry
- Business Source Elite
- LEXIS/NEXIS
- HealthStar/PubMed - talk to us, its somewhat complicated
E-Journals A-Z
- 5200+ health sciences E-Journals (3000+ with RSS Feeds). If you are interested in a title outside of the health sciences disciplines, please try the Campus E-Journals list.
- Usage may be restricted to UW-Madison faculty, staff, and students. Off campus users: you may be prompted to log in with your NetID.
Popular E-Journals
Find Articles (Find It)
Find Journals (MadCat)
Delivery Options
Library Express
Request electronic article delivery.
Pull & Hold Journal Request
Request a journal from the Ebling Library collection be retrieved from the shelf.
Patient Care Rush
Obtain a document urgently needed for patient care. Call 608-262-2020 to place a request.
Comments
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Send us questions and comments about the Ebing Library electronic journals collection.
E-Journals by Topic
- Browse a selection of health sciences E-Journals & RSS Feeds by topic. This list is growing, but is not comprehensive.
- Usage may be restricted to UW-Madison faculty, staff, and students. Off campus users: you may be prompted to log in with your NetID.
Health Sciences E-Books A-Z
- Browse health sciences E-Books by title. If you are interested in print, please try MadCat. If you are interested in E-Books outside of the health sciences disciplines, please see the E-Resource Gateway.
- Usage may be restricted to UW-Madison faculty, staff, and students. Off campus users: you may be prompted to log in with your NetID.
Find Books (MadCat)
Popular E-Books
Collections
- Agricultural, Biological, and Environmental Sciences Databases
- American Council of Learned Societies: History E-Book Project
- APPI
- Books24x7
- Books@Ovid
- Credo Reference
- Dissertation Database Options
- Gale
- Hindawi Publishing
- Knovel
- MDConsult
- MICROMEDEX
- Mosby's Nursing Consult
- National Academies Press
- NCBI Bookshelf
- netLibrary
- Social Science and Education Databases
- Stat!Ref
Delivery Options
Purchase Request
Recommend a book for purchase
Health Sciences E-Books by Topic
- Browse a selection of health sciences E-Books by topic. This list is growing, but is not comprehensive.
- Usage may be restricted to UW-Madison faculty, staff, and students. Off campus users: you may be prompted to log in with your NetID.
MICROMEDEX Licensed for Access:
- Health Sciences Learning Center
- School of Pharmacy
- UW Hospital
- UW Health Clinics
- UW Medical Foundation
- Meriter Hospital
- Divine Savior Healthcare

