Users of MICROMEDEX, the full-text drug information system, will notice a new interface as of August 7, 2006.  You'll find the same reliable drug information, with a new look.  The new interface offers several enhancements including improved navigation and new features to go along with the new look, such as:

• Side-by-side comparisons of two drugs using Comparative Drug Summaries or Therapeutic Class
• Improved Drug Identification (imprint, color, shape, pattern)
• Expanded drug interactions tools (single and multiple interactions)
• Enhanced keyword and full-text search capabilities (including word stems)
• Persistent document outline for improved navigation
• Navigation based on tabs and drop-down menus

MICROMEDEX is available from the Bio-Medical Library's homepage (http://www.biomed.lib.umn.edu/) by choosing the MICROMEDEX Quick Link or clicking on "M" in the alphabetical listing of databases and indexes.

The Library has created a help guide for the new version of MICROMEDEX ( http://www.biomed.lib.umn.edu/files/Micromedex%202007.pdf). If you have any questions about the new interface, or MICROMEDEX in general, contact the Reference Desk (612-626-3260, medref@umn.edu, or in-person on the 2nd floor of the Bio-Medical Library).

Update:  During the MICROMEDEX upgrade, a problem was encountered that couldn't be addressed during business hours.  The Systems Administrator will complete the upgrade on the evening of August 7, so the new version should be in place by the time you access MICROMEDEX in the morning on August 8.  Thanks for your patience!