Guides: Aging and Age Related Diseases: Core Databases

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Search for articles, books and other information resources with a single search. For more focused, precise searching, utilize one of the subject specific databases listed below.

Core Databases for Aging Research

AgeLine This link opens in a new window
Abstracts the literature of social gerontology as well as aging-related research from psychology, sociology, social work, economics, public policy, and the health sciences. Added functionality available with personal account.
Large collection
1966-Present.
Updated monthly
Embodied Labs (Online) This link opens in a new window
Virtual reality simulation that allows users to empathize on a deeper level by experiencing various diseases and life stages through the eyes of the patient. Personal account using an @georgetown.edu or @gunet.georgetown.edu email account and Chrome browser required.
Small Collection
Updated as needed
2016-Present

POGOe Video Library
Created in conjunction with the Association of Directors of Geriatric Academic Programs. Contains over 100 videos that can be used as part of the Geriatrics curriculum. Free personal account available for added functionality.
AGing Integrated Database (AGID)
Administration of Aging-related data files and surveys. The system allows users to create tables and reports using Census data for comparison purposes.

PubMed (MEDLINE) This link opens in a new window
PubMed is comprised of millions of citations for the biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Also provides access to other National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) services for biomedical and genomic information. Added functionality available with personal account. Good for foreground questions.
Large Collection.
Updated daily.
1996-Present
APA PsycInfo This link opens in a new window
International psychiatry and mental health articles, reports, books and dissertations. Added functionality available with personal account.
Large Collection.
1806-Present.
Updated Weekly
Embase This link opens in a new window
Biomedical research and pharmacology citations and abstracts. Added functionality available with personal account.
Large collection.
1947-Present.
Updated daily
Ovid MEDLINE This link opens in a new window
Citations and abstracts to the biomedical literature, including the allied health fields and the biological and physical sciences, humanities, and information science as they relate to medicine and health care. Added functionality available with personal account. Good for foreground questions.
Large Collection.
1946-Present.
Updated Daily.
CINAHL This link opens in a new window
Nursing and allied health journal citations and full-text articles. Added functionality available with personal account. Good for background and foreground questions.
Large Collection.
1981- present.
Updated yearly.

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Core Databases for Aging Research