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Database Review by Library PTS (Part Time Student Librarian) - Using Ovid Database

 

 Review by Chua Hoe Wei

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1.   Which feature(s) I like the most about the database?
Ovid database has an amazingly wide variety of different journals and articles available to begin with. Despite having more than 400 different full text journals available, they are all relevant to healthcare and acts as a comprehensive source of reliable information for any student or professional. Furthermore, the “Advanced Search” feature and “Publication search” feature streamline the searching process when hunting down a relevant article to a topic or a specific  article.

First, select Journals@Ovid Full Text after you access the database from the Library portal and to ensure the items you find will be in complete, full text.

Then select “Advanced Search”.

 

 

 After that, enter the first keyword and click search. I had chosen to go for a topic which was related to my course of chiropractic.

 

Then enter the second keyword and search.

 Enter the third keyword and search.

After searching for the third keyword, you can view your search history at the top left corner which says “Search History”.

Select the first three keywords by checking their boxes. Then click “AND” below the history where it says “Combine with:”.  

 Immediately, Ovid will conveniently combine your three searches, giving you the results above. 

 

 To further ensure that the search results yield full text articles which will be of most use, click “Search History” again and tick box 4. Then, click Ovid Full Text Available and later, click Search button. This will make sure that results obtained from search 4 will only be comprised of full text articles (result no. 5)

From the results, I chose to get the PDF version of the article of search result 3 as it was the most relevant one.  

You can download as a PDF or print the article by clicking the available buttons on top right of the page.

2.   Does the database benefit you in your learning process?
Yes. The database was very useful to me as well as to my friends during semester 6 when we were planning for our research project the next semester and preparing our proposal. Planning the proposal required a lot of researching as we needed current and reliable information. The emphasis on evidence-based knowledge here in IMU further encourages students to use reliable sources such as Ovid database.

3.   Does the database suit you or any other programs and why?
Yes, Ovid definitely suits my program as well as most other programs. This is because all the journals are related to the healthcare field and with so much information and such a wide range available, students from IMU will undoubtedly be able to find useful and updated information on the topic of their choice.

4.   Would you recommend this database to your colleagues and why?
Yes I would as the information available would be critical to us in semester 6, 7 and 8 when we are starting and conducting  our research as well as undergoing clinical internship which requires the latest information on treatment techniques and guidelines.

Database Review by Library PTS (Part Time Student Librarian) - Using Dynamed Plus

Review by Azlan Tsia Kok Vui

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1.   Which feature(s) I like the most about the database?
The database has a simple interface which allows an easier navigation to the required information. Other than that, the navigation panel at the left-hand side condensed the topics relevant to the keywords so that users can have a fast access to the particular topics. Some images are also included in the search result for a better understanding of the searched keywords.

Here, I will demonstrate on how to utilize this database.

Enter keywords in the search box.

Click on the relevant search result.

Select the topic of interest.

Page showing the background and introduction of the searched topic.

Click on ‘Diagnosis’ on the left panel for a quick access of relevant information regarding diagnosis from a drop-down list.

Click on ‘Treatment’ on the left panel for a quick access of relevant information regarding treatment from a drop-down list.

2.   Has the database benefit you in your learning process?
This database is particularly useful for the preparation of problem-based learning (PBL). It explains the disease in details, including the definition, pathophysiology, diagnostic modalities, and up-to-date treatments among others. The information available are easily understood and mostly in layman’s terms. Apart from that, the information provided are in point form to promote better presentation especially in PBL sessions. The database is also available in app which the installation guide is available here.

3.   Does the database suit you or any other programs and why?
In general, students from all courses will find this database very helpful to learn any diseases. Medical and dental students particularly will be depending a lot on this database to prepare their PBLs. This is because this database contains all the relevant information that are frequently discussed in the PBL sessions. It acts as a one-stop centre that covers from the definition of the disease up to the prevention and screening, eliminating the need to open many website tabs to gather information.

4.   Would you recommend this database to your colleagues and why?
I would strongly encourage students and my colleagues to utilise the database fully because it is very efficient and simplistic. Any questions that arose in the PBL sessions can instantly be answered with the help of this database. Furthermore, the information provided are cited with references at the end of the pages. Therefore, users can rest assured that the information are collected from trusted sources.

Book Reviews by Library PTS (Part Time Student Librarian)

Selected books (e-books and printed) that were reviewed by Library PTS (Part Time Student Librarian).

Ebooks:

 

 Review by Chai Shin Yiing

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1.   What I like about the book?
I like this ebook because the list of herbs are arranged in alphabetical order hence it is very easy to find the respective herbal medicine. Apart from that, the information provided for each herb is very tidy with subtopic and very detailed with clinical evidence as prove. The content is very much related to the module in pharmacy course too.

2.   Brief content of the book.
The content of book include the species of family, for example, saw palmetto is in family Serenoa repens (W. Bartram) Small (Arecaceae). The part of the plant used is fruits. The active constituents of saw palmetto include fatty acids, fatty acid esters, and glycerides, phytosterols, sugars and polysaccharides. The usage of herbs includes treatment in chronic or subacute cystitis, catarrh of the genitourinary tract, testicular atrophy, sex hormone disorders and specifically for prostatic enlargement.

3.   Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
Yes it does suit my programme as we learn about Natural Products in Medicine and Complementary Medicine which involve a lot of herbal medicine. For example, one of the herbal we learnt is chamomile. In this ebook, we can find about the pharmacological actions such as anti-inflammatory activity and sedative activity with clinical studies as evidence. In ginkgo, they also involve the side effects and toxicity of herb with clinical data.

4.   Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
Yes I will recommend this book to my colleagues because it is very much related to some of our modules in pharmacy course such as Natural Products in Medicine and Complementary Medicine. We learn about herbal medicines whereby we will be able to find more detailed information in this ebook. It contains a lot of extra information hence we can use it as guided reading. For example, in ginkgo, for active constituent, they include a lot of other active constituents which are found in less quantity and stated the location of the constituents (leaf, root, and flower).

 

  Review by Ng Qi En

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1.   What I like about the book?
Firstly, this book is available in ebook form which we can easily access it from Clinical Key. The book covered most of the topic related to children dentistry, I like this book because with one book, you can find the all the answer related to children dentistry.

2.    Brief content of the book.
There are 31 chapters in this e-book, it started with the clinical examination of mouth, radiographic examination, then it covered the detail anatomy regarding children dentistry, included the development of the primary dentition, factor that affect the eruption chart and the growth of face and dental arches. Besides, there are a few chapters discussed the oral disease, like dental caries, gingivitis, periodontitis , cyst and tumour. Meanwhile the management of each diseases were discussed in the last few chapters.

3.    Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
Yes, this book is very suitable for dentistry student, especially student from semester 6 onward till the last semester of the degree course. Children dentistry and Orthodontic is one of the module of dentistry started in semester 6 till semester 9 so it would be relevant to students of the according semesters.

4.   Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
Yes, I would definitely recommend this book to my colleagues as this book is easy to understand and it is available in e-book form which we can read the book wherever we are as long as we have an electronic device. This means we do not need to borrow the book from library and return it within 1 week, we would have more time to read it at our own pace so this book is highly recommend for those who are interested in knowing more about children dentistry.

Review by Hazimah Syazwani Samsul Kamar

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1.   What I like about the book?
It’s in eBook form which make it very convenient for the readers as you can access it everywhere. However, if it is accessed in low Wi-Fi coverage area, plenty of time will be wasted to load the material. The content of this book is divided to six subsections making it easier for the reader to focus on topic of interest.

2.   Brief content of the book.
This book is focused on in-depth knowledge of drug analysis where principles, instrumentations, modus operandi, experimental parameters, and sample preparation procedures are discussed thoroughly.  It comprises six parts containing in all 32 well-elaborated chapters predominantly dealing with the set of descriptive analytical methodologies developed to control and assure the quality of the final marketed product; and, therefore, includes both qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis to help in the identification as well as purity of the product.

3.   Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
Yes, it’s suitable for semester 3 School of Pharmacy students as they will learn about drug analysis in that semester.  Other undergraduate and postgraduate students of pharmaceutical drug analysis, quality assurance chemists, industrial trainees, bulk-drug professionals and those in related disciplines earnestly requiring a substantial fundamental understanding and knowledge of the subject will certainly find this a much needed suitable compilation for reading and reference

4.   Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
Yes, as its content which further elaborate more about the principles and type of chromatography are included in Semester 3 syllabus under Pharmaceutical Analysis module. Besides, students in semester 1 can also refer to this book as it also elaborates more about spectrophotometer principle that they will apply in a practical in that semester.

Review by Soh Yin Han

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1.   What I like about the book?
The book is written in layman terms instead of jargon. Therefore, it is easily understood
for those who are not an expert in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) field. In each of the topic, it has brief summary of the particular subtopic. Besides, it is a multidisciplinary book which is not only focused on ethical obligations and dilemmas but also the ethical challenges with example of scenarios given in the book.

2.    Brief content of the book.
This book consists of total of 7 chapters which mainly focus on the clinical ethics of CAM. The book also provides the fundamental of CAM, the ethics, advising patients and communicating about CAM, patient and medical education about CAM as well as legal and risk management issues of CAM.

3.   Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
Yes, with increasing popularity of CAM,  almost every healthcare provider will find the book useful as it enables the readers to broader the knowledge of CAM not only ethical challenges of CAM but also ways to advise and communicate with patients about CAM and deal with patients and medical education on CAM. Those CAM knowledge is important to ensure safety, efficiency and benefits of the therapies are delivered to the patients.

4.   Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
Yes, I will recommend the book to my colleagues who are interested to widen the view of disease, health and ethical challenges of this holistic medicine, namely CAM. It is multidisciplinary book which is written by doctors, lawyers, policy analysts, researcher and others which provide a lot of insights and CAM information from different disciplinary. Therefore, as a part of healthcare provider, we need to understand the thoughts of other disciplinaries to have a better collaboration in future.

Review by Tee Sue Kee

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1.   What I like about the book?
The content of the book is very comprehensive as it covers almost everything related to complementary medicine, including the main concept, the complementary therapies as well as medicines, medical conditions and their useful remedies etc. It is like a one stop station where I can get the information that I needed on complementary medicine. All the contents are arranged in a clear and concise manner. For instances, the point forms provided makes it really easy to refer, within one glance and the main idea can be grasped which definitely saves time. The simple language also facilitates understanding. In addition, a brief content is also provided at the beginning of each chapter together with the links that will lead to that particular section so the contents are easily accessible with just one click. Moreover, all the contents are supported with the scientifically proven references which are available and accessible. The links to these references are provided so it is possible for further reading and understanding if interested.

2.   Brief content of the book.
This book provides a comprehensive list on different types of complementary therapies which include the more common ones like acupuncture, aromatherapy, herbal medicine and homeopath, as well as the less popular methods like Alexander technique, applied kinesiology, guided imagery etc. These complementary therapies are further explained in the following chapters on their definition, concept, related techniques, treatment, benefits in addition to risks such as contraindications, precautions/warnings, adverse effects and interactions. This book also covers complementary medicines, such as chamomile, cranberry, ginseng etc. These are accompanied by the profile of these plant species such as their origin, main constituents, presumed pharmacologic action, commonly used dosage. Not to mention that also provides a comprehensive view on the benefits and risks of the plants. In addition, a whole chapter is also dedicated to common conditions such as angina and chronic heart failure and their possible beneficial remedies which is definitely useful for fast reference.

3.   Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
Yes, this book is certainly a very good reference for a module known as complementary medicine. It provides useful extra knowledge with its comprehensive list of the common remedies and herbs. For example, one of the common herb that is covered in the lecture, panax ginseng, where most people are often misguided on its therapeutic value until it is said to be able to cure any disease. It is clearly provided in the clinical bottom line under the section benefits where it is divided into ‘Likely to be beneficial’ category for erectile dysfunction, but ‘Likely to be ineffective of harmful’ for Alzheimer's disease and hypercholesterolaemia. Therefore, this book is useful for clearing the common misconceptions and is undoubtedly relevant during the clinical practice since with the increase in the level of health consciousness of the public, CAM is gaining more popularity for maintenance of optimum health.

4.   Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
Yes, this book is certainly one that I will point to when my colleagues ask for extra reference on complementary medicine. It provides almost all the extra knowledge which are interesting as well as useful for clinical setting. Moreover, this book can also enhance the understanding on the whole concept of complementary medicine with the richly provided examples and brief but concise points on each example given. It will be a very good read for those who are interested in knowing more on complementary medicine.

Review by Foo Chuan Yi

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1.   What I like about the book?
After I read, I feel that this book is very useful for student who just start studying about neurology. One of its features is the contents of this book are categorised in a very clear and organized way. In the chapter of each big topic, there is always one page of fundamental part to introdce what the basic concept and knowledge the readers should have before reading this capter and what they should have learn after reading this chapter.

2.   Brief content of the book.
There are about 15 chapters in this book which include the fundamental knowledge of neurology, the clinical interview, the neurological examination involved in neurology testing , the diagnostic method and those diseases related to neurology.

3.   Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
This book is not only useful for medicine course but also for those courses that need to have the basic knowledge of neurology such as pharmacy students , chiropractic students , dental students and so on. This is because this book highlighted all the main points that we should focus on in neurology. Besides, the use of simple term and the example given by the author make this book very interesting and not confusing.

4.   Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
I wound recommend this book to other colleagues of my batch becausei found this book useful and easier to understand the contents inside compared to other book. This is a book that all health care students should have read before.

Printed books (reviews are through i-loc):

 

 Review by Nur-Afifah Abdul Fatah

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 Review by Teo Chun Yi

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IMU Library Weekly Online Quiz and 2nd Mini Engaging Day 2017 - Photos and List of Winners

Photos and list of winners from the Library Weekly Online Quiz that was held from 27th March to 27th October 2017 and IMU Library 2nd Mini Engaging Day 2017 that was held on 25th October 2017 at Bukit Jalil.

On behalf of the Library team, we would like to say thank you for your participation.

Once again, congratulations!