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Health & Medicine Research : Getting Started

Health and medicine research, also known as medical or clinical research, is the use of scientific methods to learn about health and disease

What is Health & Medicine Research?

What is health and medicine research?

Health and medicine research, also known as medical or clinical research, is the use of scientific methods to learn about health and disease. The goal of this research is to improve human health and quality of life by developing new treatments and procedures, or improving existing ones. 

Health and medicine research can include: 

  • Clinical trials: Patients volunteer to test the safety and effectiveness of new medical treatments. 
  • Preclinical research: Research conducted in animal models and cellular systems. 
  • Secondary use of data: Analyzing data and biological samples that were collected for other purposes, such as diagnosis or treatment. 
  • Gene therapy: Adding new genes to a patient's cells to treat incurable diseases

Recommended Databases for Health & Medicine Research Topics

Select one of the following databases to start searching for your topic.  While each interface looks a little different, in each one you will be able to access and download the full text of the article and APA citation information.

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Some important links to using the library: 

 

Getting Help! 

Ask a librarian for research help before you get frustrated! There are a few ways you can get help:

Reference Desk in the Library: The library is currently open

Mondays - Thursdays 8am - 8pm. 

Fridays 8am - 3pm 

Saturdays 10am - 3pm

Online Chat: Librarians are online anytime the library is open. 

  Look for the chat icon image of chat icon in the bottom right corner of the library webpages. 

Research Appointments: Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a librarian to help you get started with your library research! 

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