Reference E-resources
A collection of online reference e-books, databases and websites. Those marked PUBLIC are freely available, while the rest are UB Only resources and require login with a UT IT name and password.
Subject Areas
- Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Biomedical Life Sciences
- Career and Education Resources in the Health Sciences
- Citation Style Guides
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Consumer Health
- Copyright
- Cultural Competence
- Dentistry
- Dictionaries
- Drugs
- eBook Collections
- Encyclopedias
- General Reference
- Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Nursing Data
- Nutrition
- Occupational Health
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Public Health
- Radiation Safety
- Research Methods
- Statistics
- Tests
- Toxicology
- Veterinary
- Writing
Biochemistry
- Methods in Enzymology, v.1 (1955) to present
The gold standard of laboratory practice and essential publication for researchers in all fields of life sciences and biotechnology. Each topical issue, organized by a guest editor who is an expert in the area, consists solely of invited quality articles by specialist authors. Issues are devoted to specific technical approaches with emphasis on clear detailed descriptions of easily reproduced protocols.
Bioinformatics
- Advances in Mitochondrial Medicine, 2012
- Algorithms in Structural Molecular Biology, 2011
- Analysis of Genetic Association Studies, 2012
- Applied Computational Genomics, 2012
- Bayesian Methods in Structural Bioinformatics, 2012
- Bioinformatics of Human Proteomics, 2013
- Biophysics of RNA Folding, 2013
- The Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology, 2013, 5rd edition
- Dictionary of DNA and Genome Technology, 2013, 3rd edition
- DNA Helicases and DNA Motor Proteins, 2013
- Encyclopedia of Signaling Molecules, 2012
- Genome Annotation, 2013
- Genome Mapping and Genomics in Laboratory Animals, 2012
- Genome Plasticity and Infectious Diseases, 2011
- Handbook of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2010, 4th edition
- Handbook of Lipid Bilayers, 2013, 2nd edition
- Handbook of Proteolytic Enzymes, 2013, 3rd edition
- Handbook of Statistical Bioinformatics, 2011
- Handbook on Analyzing Human Genetic Data: Computational Approaches, 2010
- HIV Sequence Compendium (PUBLIC)
- Impact of Genetic Targets on Cancer Therapy, 2013
- Introduction to Genomics, 2012, 2nd edition
- The Laboratory Mouse, 2012, 2nd edition
- The Laboratory Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Hamster, and Other Rodents, 2012
- The Laboratory Rat, 2012, 2nd edition (author: Patrick Sharp)
- The Laboratory Rat, 2006, 2nd edition (editor: Mark Suckow)
- Making and Using Antibodies: A practical handbook, 2013, 2nd edition
- Mass Spectrometry of Nucleosides and Nucleic Acids, 2010
- Methods in Medical Informatics: Fundamentals of Healthcare Programming and Perl,Python,and Ruby, 2011
- MicroRNA in Cancer, 2013
- MicroRNA in Cancer Regulation: Advanced Concepts, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology Tools, 2013
- Modelling of GPCRs: A Practical Handbook, 2013
- Molecular Biomethods Handbook, 2008, 2nd edition
- Molecular Tools and Infectious Disease Epidemiology, 2012
- Pediatric Biomedical Informatics: Computer Applications in Pediatric Research, 2012
- Principles of Statistical Genomics, 2013
- Protein and Peptide Folding, Misfolding, and Non-Folding, 2012
- Protein Folding Handbook, 2005
- Python for Data Analysis, 2012
- R Cookbook, 2011
- R Graphics Cookbook, 2012
Biomedical Life Sciences
- Colloquium Digital Library of Life Sciences, Collections 1, 2 & 3
An original collection of PDF e-books for researchers, instructors, and advanced-level students in the biomedical life sciences. Each e-book is an accessible overview of a research area/topic, authored by a leading expert in the field. They are intended as timesaving research tools for non-specialists in related fields, and as teaching materials for upper-level courses in the biomedical life sciences. - Subject areas covered are Biotechnology, Building Blocks of the Cell: Cell Structure and Function, Cell Biology of Medicine, The Developing Brain, Developmental Biology, The Genetic Basis of Human Disease, Genomic and Molecular Medicine, Integrated Systems Physiology: From Molecule to Function to Disease, Neurobiology of Alzheimer's Disease, Neuroglia in Biology and Medicine: From Physiology to Disease, Neuropeptides, Protein Activation and Cancer, Stem Cell Biology, and Quantitative Cell Biology.
Career and Education Resources in the Health Sciences
- Directory of Pathology Training Programs in the United States and Canada PUBLIC
- FREIDA Online: The Graduate Medical Education Directory (PUBLIC - requires free registration)
- Introduction to the Health Professions, 2012, 6th edition
Citation Style Guides (see also Writing)
- AMA manual of style: A guide for authors and editors, 2009, 10th edition
- Citing medicine : the NLM style guide for authors, editors, and publishers , 2007, 2nd edition
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, 2005, 2nd edition
- Handbook of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Mental Health, 2002
- Stockley’s Herbal Medicines Interactions: A Guide to the Interactions of Herbal Medicines, Dietary Supplements, Nutraceuticals With Conventional Medicines, 2009
Consumer Health
- Bridging the Gap: Health Information for You and Your Family PUBLIC
- Merck Manual Home Health Handbook PUBLIC
Copyright
- Copyright and Your Dissertation or Thesis: Ownership, Fair Use, and Your Rights and Responsibilities
The UB Graduate School has an informational page on Electronic Thesis/Dissertation Submission, including the link to the copyright document above. Other links are to preparation and writing help, and the emargo policy.
Cultural Competence
Dentistry
- Little and Falace's Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient, 2012, 8th edition
- Mosby's Dental Drug Reference, 2012, 10th edition
Dictionaries
- Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary, 2011, 32nd edition
- Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology, 2013, 5rd edition
- Dictionary of Food Science and Technology, 2009, 2nd edition
- Oxford English Dictionary
The definitive source for complete definitions and understanding of the English language. Includes the year a word first entered the language, and a historical thesaurus or taxonomic index of language history that can be used to explore the different words used for a particular concept or meaning over time. - Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary (Included in Nursing Reference Center. Select the Practice Resources tab)
Drugs
- AHFS Drug Information (American Hospital Formulary Service Drug Information)
- Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 2012, 12th edition
- Burger’s Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery, 2003, 6th edition A free resource from the National Library of Medicine offering current drug information searchable by generic/common or trade name or by drug category. Results display a list of links to Summary, Detailed Summary, and Additional Resources from NLM, NIH, and other government agencies. Includes consumer health, clinical trials, AIDS–related drug information, MeSH® pharmacological actions (PA), PubMed® biomedical literature, and physical properties and structure, as well as a selection of focused topics in medicine and drug related information retrieved via subject headings. Pharmacological actions are retrieved via the results page to identify other similar drugs. Enhanced by a spellchecker, updated daily, mobile version available.
- Litt's Drug Eruption Reference Manual Including Drug Interactions, 2009, 15th edition
- Pillbox PUBLIC
Aids in the identification of unknown solid dosage pharmaceuticals. The system combines high-resolution images with appearance information (imprint, shape, color, etc.) to enable users to visually search for and identify a tablet or capsule. Once identified, users can link to the drug's label or more comprehensive information. - Side Effects of Drugs Annual
A worldwide yearly survey of new data and trends in adverse drug reactions and interactions. - Stockley’s Herbal Medicines Interactions: A Guide to the Interactions of Herbal Medicines, Dietary Supplements, Nutraceuticals With Conventional Medicines, 2009
eBook Collections
- ebrary Academic Complete
The University Libraries has a subscription this dynamic collection of over 120,000 e-books across a wide variety of academic disciplines. Identify titles by using the “Everything” search option on the libraries home page or go to the ebrary Academic Complete website. Unfortunately, these titles are not included in the libraries catalog.
Encyclopedias
- Encyclopedia of the Mind, 2013
- Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, 2005, 2nd edition
General Reference
- CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, latest edition
Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests
- Davis's Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests with Nursing Implications
- Ferri's Best Test: A Practical Guide to Clinical Laboratory Medicine and Diagnostic Imaging, 2014, 3rd edition
- Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures, 2013, 6th edition
- Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, 2009, 8th edition The gold standard of laboratory practice and essential publication for researchers in all fields of life sciences and biotechnology. Each topical issue, organized by a guest editor who is an expert in the area, consists solely of invited quality articles by specialist authors. Issues are devoted to specific technical approaches with emphasis on clear detailed descriptions of easily reproduced protocols.
- Pocket Guide to Diagnostic Tests, 2012, 6th edition
Medicine
Databases
- PsychiatryOnline
Collection of psychiatric reference books and journals. Includes DSM-5, The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition.
eBooks
- The Cancer Handbook, 2007, 2nd ed.
Provides a comprehensive overview of scientific and clinical information in cancer research and medicine. - Conn’s Current Therapy, 2013 (Included in ClinicalKey)
- Current Diagnosis & Treatment: Pediatrics, 2012, 21st edition
- Current Diagnosis & Treatment Surgery, 2010, 13th edition
- Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment, 2014, 53rd edition
- DSM-5, The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (through PsychiatryOnline)
- Encyclopedia of the Mind, 2013
- Ferri's Differential Diagnosis: A Practical Guide to the Differential Diagnosis of Dymptoms, Signs, and Clinical Disorders, 2011, 2nd edition
- Ferri's Practical Guide: Fast Facts for Patient Care, 2014, 9th edition
- Greenspan's Basic & Clinical Endocrinology, 2011, 9th edition
- Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy PUBLIC
- Mucosal Immunology, 2015, 4th edition
A comprehensive reference covering the basic science and clinical manifestations of mucosal immunology.
**Please Note: Currently the table of contents is formatted poorly with the main content of the book nearly hidden in small type entries for Volume 1 and Volume 2 sandwiched between large type entries for Historical Aspects and Appendices. ScienceDirect has been notified about this formatting problem.
Nursing
eBooks
- A-Z of Error-Free Research, 2013
- AHFS Drug Information Essentials
Included in Nursing Reference Center. Select the Practice Resources tab. - Assess Notes: Nursing Assessment & Diagnostic Reasoning
Included in Nursing Reference Center. Select the Practice Resources tab. - Caring for patients from different cultures, 2014, 5th edition
- Concept Mapping: A Critical-Thinking Approach to Care Planning
Included in Nursing Reference Center. Select the Practice Resources tab. - Davis's Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests with Nursing Implications
Included in Nursing Reference Center. Select the Practice Resources tab. - Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses
Included in Nursing Reference Center. Select the Drug Information or Practice Resources tab. - Diseases & Disorders, A Nursing Therapeutics Manual
Included in Nursing Reference Center. Select the Practice Resources tab. - Health Sciences Literature Review Made Easy
- Nursing Diagnosis Manual: Planning, Individualizing & Documenting Client Care
Included in Nursing Reference Center. Select the Practice Resources tab. - Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 2010, 2nd edition
- PsychNotes: Clinical Pocket Guide
Included in Nursing Reference Center. Select the Practice Resources tab. - Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary
Included in Nursing Reference Center. Select the Practice Resources tab. - Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing
Included in Nursing Reference Center. Select the Practice Resources tab.
Nursing Data
- Compendium of Federal Data Sources to Support Health Workforce Analysis PUBLIC
Summarizes 19 federal data sources that can be used to support health workforce analysis.
Nutrition
- Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin D, and Fluoride, 1997
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Dietary Supplement Resources for Researchers
PUBLIC
Useful information for dietary supplement researchers including databases of funded and published research on dietary supplements, training and career development resources, food composition data, and product quality resources. From the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. - Handbook of Food Additives, 2008, 3rd edition
- Handbook of Milk Composition, 1995
- Handbook of Nutrition and Food, 2014, 3rd edition
- Handbook of Vitamins, 2013, 5th edition
Occupational Health
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
- Primary Care for the Physical Therapist: Examination and Triage, 2011, 2nd edition
Public Health
- Essential Epidemiology: An Introduction for Students and Health Professionals, 2011, 2nd edition
- HealthMap
PUBLIC
Provides a current view of the global state of infectious diseases and their effect on human and animal health. Aggregates data from disparate data sources and displays diseases by location. The real-time information is especially useful for public health alerts and international travelers. - Project Tycho: data for health PUBLIC
From the University of Pittsburgh, advances the availability and use of public health data for science and policy making. Includes data from all weekly notifiable disease reports for the United States dating back to 1888. The Project Tycho team is continuously engaging in new partnerships with scientists, funding, and public health agencies around the world to add or connect new historical and current datasets to the system, including global dengue surveillance data and Chikungunya data for Latin America. Analytics range from creative data visualizations to reveal population level patterns of disease spread to spatial and temporal statistics and data mining methods. Data are categorized in three levels based on the type of counts included. Level 1 includes different types of counts that have been standardized into a common format for a specific analysis published recently in the NEJM. Level 2 data only includes counts that have been reported in a common format, e.g. diseases reported for a one week period and without disease subcategories. These data can be used immediately for analysis. Level 3 data include all the different types of counts ever reported, which requires extensive harmonization work.
Radiation Safety
- Health Physics and Radiological Health, 2012, 4th edition
A comprehensive data reference for anyone involved in health physics or radiation safety. Data is presented in large tables, including the latest NCRP recommendations, which are tabulated and given in both SI and traditional units.
Research Methods
- The A-Z of Error-Free Research, 2013
- Designing Clinical Research, 2013, 4th edition
- Health Sciences Literature Review Made Easy, 2017, 5th edition
- How to Read a Paper: The Basics of Evidence-Based Medicine, 2010, 4th edition
- Intervention Research: Designing, Conducting, Analyzing, and Funding, 2012
- Principles of Research Methodology: A Guide for Clinical Investigators, 2012
- Qualitative Research Methods: Collecting Evidence, Crafting Analysis, Communicating Impact, 2013
- The Research Journey: Introduction to Inquiry, 2012
Statistics
- Compendium of Federal Data Sources to Support Health Workforce Analysis PUBLIC
Summarizes 19 federal data sources that can be used to support health workforce analysis.
- Encyclopedia of Biostatistics, 2005, 2nd edition
International in scope, the work covers statistical issues in bio-informatics and genetics.
- Handbook of Statistics e-book series, v.1 (1999) to present
Each volume in the series is devoted to a particular topic within statistics, with every chapter written by prominent workers in the area. The material is essentially expository in nature and the proofs of the results are, in general, omitted. This series is addressed to the entire community of statisticians and scientists in various disciplines. Special emphasis is made on applications-oriented techniques with the applied statisticians as the primary audience.
- Health, United States (PUBLIC)
- Statistical Abstract of the United States
- Using and Understanding Medical Statistics, 2015, 5th edition
Tests
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Tests and Products from ETS (Educational Testing Service)
PUBLIC
Information on standardized tests and research instruments.
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Test Reviews Online
PUBLIC
Test information from the Mental Measurements Yearbook series.
Toxicology
- General, Applied and Systems Toxicology, 2011
An in-depth review of the basic science of toxicology, its specializations, and the emerging areas of toxicological research including nanomaterials, microarray, proteomics, metabolomics, informatics, biomarkers, in vivo and in vitro models as well as the use of these new technologies in regulatory environments.
- Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies, 2006, 8th edition
- Hayes' Handbook of Pesticide Toxicology, 2010, 3rd edition
- Handbook of Toxicology, 2014, 3rd edition
- Haschek and Rousseaux's Handbook of Toxicologic Pathology, 2013, 3rd edition
- Patty’s Toxicology, 2012, 6th edition
Toxicological information on a large number of industrial chemicals that pose potential health hazards.
- Sittig's Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Carcinogens, 2011, 6th edition
Veterinary
- Merck Veterinary Manual PUBLIC
Writing
- AMA manual of style: A guide for authors and editors, 2009, 10th edition
- APA Style Blog PUBLIC
- APA Style Guide to Electronic References, 2012, 6th edition
- APA Style Simplified: Writing in Psychology, Education, Nursing, and Sociology, 2012
- Citing medicine : the NLM style guide for authors, editors, and publishers , 2007, 2nd edition
- Designing Science Presentations: A Visual Guide to Figures, Papers, Slides, Posters, and More, 2013
- Writing Science: How to Write Papers that Get Cited and Proposals that Get Funded, 2012
Summarizes 19 federal data sources that can be used to support health workforce analysis.
International in scope, the work covers statistical issues in bio-informatics and genetics.
Each volume in the series is devoted to a particular topic within statistics, with every chapter written by prominent workers in the area. The material is essentially expository in nature and the proofs of the results are, in general, omitted. This series is addressed to the entire community of statisticians and scientists in various disciplines. Special emphasis is made on applications-oriented techniques with the applied statisticians as the primary audience.
Information on standardized tests and research instruments.
Test information from the Mental Measurements Yearbook series.
An in-depth review of the basic science of toxicology, its specializations, and the emerging areas of toxicological research including nanomaterials, microarray, proteomics, metabolomics, informatics, biomarkers, in vivo and in vitro models as well as the use of these new technologies in regulatory environments.
Toxicological information on a large number of industrial chemicals that pose potential health hazards.