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A Review of DailyMed
Featured Article March 24, 2026

Rebecca Drouhard, MLIS Education and Clinical Services Librarian Lamar Soutter Library UMass Chan Medical School Key Takeaways: Introduction  DailyMed is a free database launched in 2006 and provided by the National Library of Medicine, dedicated to making available detailed labeling and instructions of FDA-approved prescription and nonprescription drugs for humans and animals. Additional biological products regulated but not approved by the FDA, such as dietary supplements, pet health products, and […]
5 Doody’s Book Reviews You Should Read: CRC Press
Publisher Profile March 24, 2026

CRC Press is one of the main publishing arms of Taylor & Francis Group, an Informa Company. The publisher prints thousands of books each year, with a focus on science, technology, and medical resources. Since our last profile, we’d like to highlight a handful of recent CRC Press books with stand-out reviews featured on Doody’s Review Service. Cloacal Malformations: Case Studies “This book covers […]
Expert Reviewer Profile: Tiffany Rose Kong, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNL
Editorial Review Group Chair February 24, 2026

Tiffany Rose T. Kong, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNL Ambulatory Clinical Practice Consultant-RN RUSH | RUSH Medical Group Tiffany Rose Kong has been a Doody’s Review Service book reviewer since the beginning of 2024. She reviews book titles across the nursing spectrum, covering a variety of specialties. Tiffany Rose is a clinical practice consultant nurse at Rush Medical Group in Chicago, IL. She earned her bachelor of science in nursing from Loyola University […]
A Review of VetMed Resource
Featured Article February 24, 2026

Corrie Hess, MLIS  Access Services Librarian  Veterinary Medicine Library Louisiana State University Introduction VetMed Resource is a database with a specific focus on veterinary science research and animal health and welfare, developed and launched by the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) in 2007. CABI previously launched the CAB Abstracts database in 1973, which is dedicated to agriculture and applied life sciences. Because it includes veterinary content, CAB Abstracts has been widely […]
DCT Librarian Selector Profile: Traci J. Mays, MLIS
LBA Profile/CaseStudy February 24, 2026

Traci J. Mays, MLIS Associate University Librarian, Health and Human Services Wilson G. Bradshaw Library Florida Gulf Coast University Editor’s note: This month, we are celebrating Traci Mays, who has served as a Librarian Selector for Doody’s Core Titles since 2015. Thank you, Traci! Provide a brief description of your library and its services. Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is a public […]
5 Doody’s Book Reviews You Should Read: Nursing Research
Specialty Profile February 24, 2026

Since our previous profile in 2022, we’ve received 35 nursing research titles from eight different publishers. The books range from $19.95 to $135.95 with an average cost of $79.66. Listed below are a handful of nursing research reviews we’d like to highlight from Doody’s Review Service. Most of these titles appear on Doody’s Core Titles 2025 with exceptionally high scores, adding up to an average rating of 97. Nursing […]
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Product Highlight February 24, 2026

Sponsored content The 23rd edition of Doody’s Core Titles is in the works, and we are so excited to bring you an updated version of the most authoritative book list in the health sciences. Covering all areas of medicine, nursing, allied health, basic sciences, and related disciplines, DCT 2026 makes comprehensive acquisition and deaccession decisions […]
Expert Reviewer Profile: Naomi Scheinerman, PhD
Editorial Review Group Chair January 27, 2026

Naomi Scheinerman, PhDAssistant Professor of Bioethics Department of Biomedical Education and Anatomy The Ohio State University College of Medicine Dr. Naomi Scheinerman has been a Doody’s Review Service book reviewer since 2024. She reviews titles in our medical ethics specialty under Editorial Review Group Chair Dr. Ryan Nash. Dr. Scheinerman is an assistant professor of bioethics at The Ohio State University. Her background is in political and democratic theory, with experience in law, […]
A Review of Rayyan
Featured Article January 27, 2026

Bradley A. Long, MSLSEmbedded Health Sciences LibrarianHarrell Health Sciences Library Penn State College of Medicine – University Park Regional Campus Systematic reviews and meta-analyses provide some of the highest levels of evidence, making effective management of these processes essential. Incorporating systematic review software can greatly enhance efficiency and organization. Rayyan, an AI-powered, web-based, multiuser platform developed by the company Rayyan, supports the […]
Specialty Profile: Health Research Excellence: Validity, Reproducibility, Inclusivity
Specialty Profile January 27, 2026

We’re excited to kick off the new year with the second volume in our 2025-26 Doody’s Special Topics Lists series, covering excellence in health research. Legitimacy, reproducibility, and equitability in health research are more important than ever in today’s academic and professional environments. This curated collection gathers resources for clinicians, researchers, educators, and policymakers seeking a higher standard of quality in health research. The […]