Ovid
Ovid (Medicine)
Ovid (pronounced: /ˈoʊvɪd/), in the context of medicine, refers to a popular online search engine for medical literature and clinical resources. It is named after the ancient Roman poet Publius Ovidius Naso, known as Ovid, who was renowned for his works on transformation, a concept that resonates with the ever-evolving field of medicine.
Etymology
The term 'Ovid' is derived from the Latin name 'Ovidius', which is believed to mean "sheep herder". The medical search engine was named 'Ovid' to symbolize the transformation of raw medical data into useful clinical information, much like how a shepherd transforms a flock of sheep into a productive resource.
Related Terms
- Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE): An online database of biomedical journal citations and abstracts. Ovid provides access to MEDLINE data.
- Embase: A biomedical and pharmacological database containing bibliographic records with citations, abstracts and indexing derived from biomedical articles in peer-reviewed journals. Ovid is a platform that provides access to Embase.
- Evidence-Based Medicine: An approach to medical practice intended to optimize decision-making by emphasizing the use of evidence from well-designed and conducted research. Ovid is a tool used in evidence-based medicine for literature search.
Usage
Ovid is used by healthcare professionals, researchers, and students to access a wide range of medical, nursing, and health sciences literature. It provides access to databases such as MEDLINE, Embase, and other important resources. Ovid helps users to discover, review, and manage research information to improve patient care, educate students, and conduct important medical research.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ovid
- Wikipedia's article - Ovid
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