Electronic research databases provider EBSCO Publishing (EBSCO), US, has announced a new look for its evidence-based point-of-care clinical reference tool DynaMed. A new design and easier functionality are being introduced in a preview so users can explore the new features before the transition in completed in July.
Some of the standout features include a new Spotlight area highlighting clinically relevant news and information. Changes to the current Search Other Services area allows users to easily navigate to other resources directly from DynaMed improving access to additional information during diagnosis and treatment. Enhanced navigation functionality within the result list includes hover functionality. New linking functionality drives users directly to a topic subsection from the result list and allows users to obtain related search results from other EBSCO databases to which they subscribe.
Additionally, enhanced navigation options within the topic allow users to easily navigate the topic sections and subsections. Searching within the text of a topic enables users to easily find specific terms or phrases. Enhancements to the 'Recent Updates' page enables users to filter updates easily as well as to view by specialty. A new practice changing updates feature allows users to filter the display to only show recent updates that are most likely to change clinical practice.
In July when DynaMed users migrate over to the new interface, additional changes will be introduced. These include new spell-checker functionality that will suggest alternate terms, the ability to create email alerts to be notified when topics are updated with new evidence and persistent links in DynaMed that will support proxy server authentication.
DynaMed is an evidence-based clinical reference tool created by physicians for physicians and other healthcare professionals for use primarily at the point of care. The tool is updated daily in order to provide the best available evidence and can be integrated into electronic health records.
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