Ebooks
Geriatric Pharmacotherapy: a guide for the helping professionalCall Number: Norris Medical Library, Upper Level, WT 166 G369 2007
Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine, 6th edInsomnia and sleep problems are frequently reported in geriatric populations, and this textbook devotes several chapters to this topic.
Drug Information
The majority of the Library's collection of geriatric-focused drug information is available in print. Clerkship students should use resources available at their practice sites, or refer to the larger drug information packages listed on our Drug Information tab.
- UpToDate Lexidrug (formerly Lexicomp) This link opens in a new windowIncludes monographs for geriatric populations. To find, search for a drug name. From the list of results, select the result from "Geriatric Lexi-Drugs."
AHFS Drug InformationPublication Date: Contnually updated
- DailyMed: Drug Package Inserts This link opens in a new windowPackage inserts for RX and OTC drugs sold in the United States.
Nursing Herbal Medicine Handbook, 2nd edPublication Date: 2006Covers major herbs and potential allergies or contraindications.
Antibiotic Therapy for Geriatric PatientsCall Number: Norris Medical Library, Upper Level, QV 350 A6293 2006- Extemporaneous formulations for pediatric, geriatric, and special needs patientsPublication Date: 2016
Fundamentals of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy: an evidence-based approach, 2nd edCall Number: Norris Medical Library, Upper Level, WT 166 F981ISBN: 9781585284351Publication Date: 2015- Geriatric Dosage Handbook, 21st edCall Number: Norris Medical Library, Reference, QV 39 G369
Databases, Guidelines, Evidence-Based Summaries
- PubMed@USC This link opens in a new windowPubMed provides access to millions of citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. This version is customized for USC users to find the full-text of articles.
- Web of Science This link opens in a new window
- UpToDate This link opens in a new windowCombine your search for a condition or disease with the words "geriatric" or "late life" to find information for this population.
- National Institute on Aging - Health Information This link opens in a new windowHealth resource for older adults and their caretakers. Includes videos and health topics for older adults, and training resources for information providers.
- Natural Medicines This link opens in a new windowEvidence-based data on herbals, vitamins, and other complementary therapies.
