publication databases

• PubMed;
• PubMed Central (PMC)
  The U.S. National Library of Medicine's digital archive of life sciences journal literature. Access to PMC is free and unrestricted.
• NLM Gateway;
• National Information Services Corporation (NISC USA);
• SAMED
  SAMED manages the research outputs produced by MRC researchers and MRC-supported researchers. Reprints can be ordered from the MRC through the online Document delivery service.
  Contact person: Majeeda Galiel, MRC Knowledge Management Division. e-mail: majeedah.galiel@mrc.ac.za
• CHID (Community health information database)
  This database is compiled by the staff of the SA University of the Free State Library and Information Services and includes a broad range of health information topics ranging from medical procedures and treatment to health policy issues.
  Contact person: Ms Suzette Lombard,of the Univ of the Orange Free State. e-mail suzette@hbib.uovs.ac.za
• African Index Medicus (excludes South African articles)