Powering evidence-based research across disciplines

Ovid® offers access to over 100 premium medical research databases from the world’s most trusted publishers. Whether you're a clinician, researcher, librarian, or student, Ovid provides the tools and content you need to make informed, evidence-based decisions.

Why choose Ovid for medical databases?

  • Comprehensive coverage: Access databases like Ovid MEDLINE®, Embase®, APA PsycInfo®, and more.
  • Advanced search tools: Use natural language processing, precision mapping, and multi-file search to find exactly what you need.
  • Integrated access: Seamlessly link to full-text journals, books, and open-access content.
  • Customizable experience: Tailor your search results, display options, and citation exports to fit your workflow.
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Explore our most popular medical databases for research

Advantages of MEDLINE®, Embase®, APA PsycInfo® on Ovid

Unlock unparalleled research capabilities by accessing Embase, MEDLINE, and APA PsycINFO through a single, seamless search experience. Ovid uniquely combines these essential bibliographic databases, making it the preferred platform for researchers and information professionals. Our system integrates specialized vocabularies like Emtree, MeSH, and the APA Thesaurus with a unified medical lexicon, streamlining your workflow and delivering more comprehensive results.

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Ovid MEDLINE®

The gold standard for biomedical literature from the U.S. National Library of Medicine
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Embase®

A comprehensive biomedical and pharmacological database ideal for drug and clinical research
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APA PsycInfo®

Essential for psychology and behavioral science research
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JBI EBP Database

Evidence-based practice resources for healthcare decision-making
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AMED & HaPI

Specialized databases for allied health, complementary medicine, and health measurement tools
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Resource highlight: American Psychological Association (APA)

Unlock the full spectrum of psychology with APA resources — APA PsycInfo®, APA PsycArticles®, APA PsycBooks®, APA PsycExtra®, APA PsycTests®, and APA PsycTherapy®—on Ovid. Get seamless access to millions of citations, full-text articles, books, and videos with precision search to find the most relevant information first.

Get to the right information quickly

Research efficiency is crucial for uncovering relevant, up-to-date information.

The University of Canterbury recently switched to the Ovid platform to solve research inefficiencies their users faced when searching databases for papers, theses, reviews, and articles.

After migrating to Ovid, librarians estimate users can perform complex searches up to 30% faster than before.

Students putting together any type of review may need to include their search strategies and Ovid is simply a better product than the competition when it comes to the ability to do this
Margaret Paterson, Subject Librarian at University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand

Why one librarian chose APA PsycINFO to improve research efficiency, quality, and confidence

See how the University of Canterbury switched to Ovid for APA PsycINFO — cutting search time by about 30% and boosting research quality and confidence.
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Streamlining behavioral health research efficiency with APA PsycInfo® on Ovid®

Theory and real-world examples combined, from the webinar ‘Tips for Powering Psychology Research Using APA PsycInfo on Ovid’
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What makes Ovid® stand out?

Did you know that Ovid is the only content aggregator designed for medical research and has the only proprietary Boolean search functionality?
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Upgraded APA PsycArticles® database

The APA PsycArticles database is now upgraded with complete APA records, APA Thesaurus integration, and Ovid Term Finder functionality.
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APA Resources on Ovid

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APA PsycArticles on Ovid

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Ready to elevate your medical research?

Unlock the full potential of your research with Ovid’s trusted medical databases. Whether you're advancing clinical practice, supporting academic inquiry, or driving innovation, Ovid delivers the reliable, comprehensive resources you need. Start your journey toward smarter, evidence-based decisions.

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