Bastyr University Library Databases
Note: Bastyr University (BU) restricted databases may be accessed only by students, faculty, and staff. Alt-HealthWatch, AMED, PsycINFO, ProQuest Direct, and Cochrane Library can also be accessed off campus. See a library staff member to obtain passwords.
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Anatomy
A.D.A.M. -- BU Restricted
Interactive human anatomy resources.
Botanical Medicine
Consumerlab.com -- Web Based
Limited access without a subscription. Bastyr affiliates should contact library staff for full access. "Provides independent test results and information to help consumers and healthcare professionals evaluate health, wellness, and nutrition products."
HerbMedPro -- BU restricted
"Provides hyperlinked access to the scientific data underlying the use of herbs for health."
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database -- BU Restricted
This web-based international database of herbal and dietary supplements provides extensive scientific information on safety, effectiveness and contraindications. See library staff for password.
Natural Standard -- BU Restricted
Clinical database for herbs and supplements. Well-referenced research reviews of therapeutic uses, efficacy, interactions, etc.
Review of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants -- Web Based
A fully searchable abstract database of internationally published research on cultivated and wild species of culinary herb, spice, essential oil and medicinal plants.
Botanical/Supplement/Drug
Worstpills.org (Public Citizen) -- Web Based
An independent source of prescription drug information, produced by Public Citizen, a nonprofit, nonpartisan public interest group
Business/Practice Management
Plan Write for Business -- CD-ROM
Software for completing a business plan. Financial guidance is also included.
Chemistry
GOB Chemskills -- CD-ROM
Computer-based lessons to be used as e-homework for organic biochemistry courses.
Organic Chemistry -- CD-ROM
Interactive multimedia program.
Chinese Medicine
Manual of Acupuncture -- CD-ROM
The entire contents of "A Manual of Acupuncture" in fully linked PDF format
QpunctureII -- CD-ROM
Complete acupuncture reference guide for self-guided study. Accompanying manual.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Alt-HealthWatch -- BU Restricted
A full-text database of 160 publications in the field of alternative medicine, including some peer-reviewed and scholarly journals. Accessible from off campus; see library staff for password.
AMED (Allied & Complementary Medicine) -- BU Restricted
An extensive database with abstracts of scientific articles from over 500 peer-reviewed and scholary alternative medicine journals. Accessible from off campus; see library staff for password.
General
ProQuest Direct -- BU Restricted
A full-text database; indexes over 4000 newspapers and magazines. Relevant modules include, Health, Basic Sciences, and Psychology. Accessible from off campus; see library staff for passwords.
Homeopathy
MacRepertory -- CD-ROM
Comprehensive homeopathic software for all levels.
Radar 7.3 -- CD-ROM
Streamlines the process of searching for symptoms (rubrics) and performing repertorization to identify potential remedies. The Ex Libris module provides access to the Materia Medica.
Medicine & Basic Science
5-Minute Pediatric Consult -- CD-ROM
Includes the full text from The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult, 2nd ed. And offers the latest electronic features to confirm the diagnosis and treat the problem.
Beyond Heart Sounds -- CD-ROM
Features ten case studies with interactive videos and stethoscopic recordings of patients filmed in actual clinical settings.
Childbirth: a multimedia course and resource kit -- CD-ROM
"Spans the entire curriculum of a classroom-based childbirth training course."
Clinical Oncology-Rubin 8th ed. -- CD-ROM
Accompanies book by the same title, RC 261 .C5 2001.
Cochrane Library -- BU Restricted
Evidence-based meta-analyses and protocols on a wide range of treatment options for patients, researchers, and faculty at all levels. Accessible from off campus; see library staff for password.
Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology -- CD-ROM
Complete text and all 680 color photographs featured in the 4th edition of the Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, RL 81 .F5 2001.
Eroshenko's Interactive Histology (version 1.1) -- CD-ROM
An interactive program that contains over 370 digital histologic images representing cells, tissues, and organs of the living organism.
Interactive Biology -- CD-ROM
This four-title series includes four modules: cellular respiration, photosynthesis, enzymes and biochemistry.
Interactive Embryology: The Human Embryo Program -- CD-ROM
An interactive CD-ROM with eleven animated movies that simulate developmental events in human embryos and fetuses.
Introduction to Heart Sounds -- CD-ROM
"A multimedia course for learning heart sounds and their associated pathologies.
Learning Lung Sounds -- CD-ROM
" A multimedia course for learning lung sounds and their associated pathologies.
MDConsult & FirstConsult -- Web Based
A suite of clinical resources including texts, journals, and drug information; "Differential diagnosis, evaluation and management of medical topics, patient education and procedure skills review."
MEDLINE -- Free Web Site
MEDLINE is the largest component of PubMed, the National Library of Medicine's database of biomedical citations and abstracts. Limits include a Complementary Medicine subset created by the National Ctr for Complementary & Alternative Medicine at the NIH.
Practical Guides for People Living with AIDS -- CD-ROM
HAART, HIV drug effects, and CAM therapies.
Precis Gynecology -- CD-ROM
Complete text of Precis: Gynecology, Second Edition
Understanding Lung Sounds -- CD-ROM
Guides you through the sounds and skills of lung ausculation.
UpToDate -- Web Based
An evidence-based, peer reviewed information resource, synthesizing the medical literature, the latest evidence, and specific recommendations for patient care.
Miscellaneous
Bastyr Library Catalog -- Web Based
Search the catalog by subject, author, title, or keyword.
King County Library System -- Web Based
41 branches in the Seattle area. Several health databases and some CAM books.
PageMaker -- CD-ROM
SPSS Base 10.0 -- CD-ROM
A comprehensive system for analyzing data.
Studies Skills and Strategies Assessment -- CD-ROM
Self-assessment and activities to improve study skills.
University of Washington Catalog -- Web Based
Six million cataloged volumes and 50,000 serial titles.
Nutrition
Essentials of Functional Medicine 2.0 -- CD-ROM
Jeffrey S. Bland, PhD, a biochemist specializing in nutritional therapeutics, and others, host an interactive journey through functional and nutritional medicine.
Food Processor -- CD-ROM
Allows you to look up nutritional values for specific foods (including brand names), record food intake and perform various analyses.
Psychology
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences -- Web Based
Access to over 570 full text, primarily peer-reviewed publications in the area of psychology, psychiatry, anthropology, and observational and experimental methods.
PsycINFO -- BU Restricted
Abstracts for academic and research literature in psychology and related disciplines. Accessible from off campus; see library staff for password.

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