Medical and Biotech Resources
From Kresge Library
Compiled by Barb Pietraszewski
Questions? Email kresge_library@umich.edu
[edit] Market Research Reports / Industry Information
[edit] Business Insights (formerly Reuters)
- Click on Reports, then click on 'Healthcare'
- Therapeutic areas covered include: oncology, cardio, CNS, asthma and diabetes
- Research also encompasses strategic issues such as branding, pricing, generics, and marketing strategies
- Global coverage
[edit] Business Monitor Online
- Select ‘Pharmaceuticals’ from the links on the left side of the screen
- Topics covered include Medical Devices, Patented Drugs, R&D, Supply Chain, and others
- Global coverage
[edit] Forrester
- Specializes in analysis of the Internet economy
- Categories covered include consumer healthcare, healthcare & life sciences marketing, healthcare & life sciences customer experience, healthcare claims platforms, and healthcare marketing data
[edit] Frost & Sullivan
- Includes coverage of the following healthcare market sectors: pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, drug discovery technologies, clinical diagnostics, healthcare IT, medical imaging, and medical devices
- Global coverage
[edit] Global Insight (World Markets Research Centre)
- Select ‘Healthcare and Pharma’ from the list of Services
- Country profiles include Health Data and Trends, Health Infrastructure, and Policy and Expenditure sections
- Global coverage
[edit] IBISWorld
- Reports contain information about Market Characteristics, Industry Conditions, Outlook, Up and Down Stream Sectors, etc.
- Best for info on manufacturing and service industries
- U.S. coverage
[edit] MarketLine Business Information Center
- Browse the Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Industry Profiles
- Global coverage
[edit] MarketResearch.com Academic
- Life Science portion of database covers Biotechnology, Diagnostics, Healthcare, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals
[edit] Medical & Healthcare Marketplace Guide
- Research reports on the worldwide medical and healthcare industry
- Global coverage
[edit] Mintel
- Best for info on consumer goods markets
- Mainly U.S., some European coverage
[edit] Plunkett Research Online
- Two relevant Industry Research Centers in this database:
- Biotechnology, Drugs & Genetics
- Health Care
- Data include market research and trends, statistics, company profiles, an industry-specific glossary, and more
- Two relevant Industry Research Centers in this database:
[edit] Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage
- US Industry Surveys include: 1) Biotechnology, 2) Healthcare: Facilities, 3) Healthcare: Managed Care, 4) Healthcare: Pharmaceuticals, 5) Healthcare: Products & Supplies
- Asia Industry Surveys include: 1) Biotechnology, 2) Healthcare: Pharmaceuticals, 3) Healthcare: Products & Supplies
- Europe Industry Surveys include: 1) Biotechnology, 2) Healthcare: Pharmaceuticals, 3) Healthcare: Products & Supplies
[edit] Specialty Resources
[edit] Emerging Medical Technology (EMT) Database
- Provides company profiles (executive summary obtained directly from the company) and investor presentations for over 500 companies working on emerging medical technology
- Includes 10-minute audio investor presentations with accompanying PowerPoint slides for each company
[edit] Health Devices International Sourcebase
- Database of medical products and their manufacturers, suppliers, and servicers
- Includes profiles of more than 15,000 medical equipment manufacturers, more than 30,000 executive contact names, and more than 66,000 trade names in 124 countries
- Search the database by manufacturer or device
[edit] Life Science Analytics
- Collection of competitor, deal, financial, and drug pipeline reports for over 2,500 pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and biomedical companies worldwide
- Includes reports of drug pipelines organized by therapy
[edit] Medical Industry Intelligence
- Newsletter that provides comprehensive coverage of the medical device industry
- Each issue is in PDF format, available only to Ross School of Business constituents
- To access the issues:
- Visit the Library's launch page for Medical Industry Intelligence
- Do a Keyword search in the Library Catalog for ‘medical industry intelligence and xxx’, where xxx is your topic (examples could be hip,cardiovascular,laser,spinal implants)
- Browse all reports available from Millennium Research Group
[edit] Sg2 Health Care Intelligence
- Sg2 analyzes emerging clinical developments, technological advancements and market trends
- Reports are in print and not available electronically
- Located in Reserves on the 2nd floor of the Kresge Library at the Circulation Desk
- To obtain a complete list of reports available, do a Keyword search in the Kresge Library Catalog for “sg2”
[edit] Drugs
[edit] Drug Information
- An excellent guide to Pharmacy Resources compiled by Taubman Medical Library Staff
[edit] Global Insight (World Markets Research Centre)
- Select 'Healthcare & Pharma' from Services, then:
- 'Approved Drug Database' from the links on the left; the database displays information on over 450 drugs and molecules that have been approved by the U.S. FDA, involving 40 major pharmaceutical manufacturers around the world
- 'R&D Database' from the links on the left; the database displays information on over 1,000 drug candidates that are in pipeline development (from Phase II to filing stage) across the world for 40 major pharmaceutical manufacturers, including new molecules, new formulations and new indications
- Select 'Healthcare & Pharma' from Services, then:
[edit] Patent Information
[edit] United States Patent and Trademark Office
- The official website of the United States Patent and Trademark Office
[edit] Patents and Trademarks Guide
- Includes tips on searching patent literature; compiled by the Art, Architecture & Engineering Library at UM
[edit] U.S. Government Information / Regulation / Oversight
[edit] Clinical Trials
- Provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers
- Gives you information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details
[edit] U.S. Food and Drug Administration- Center for Devices and Radiological Health
- This Center regulates medical devices and any electronic products that give off (emit) radiation
- The Industry Assistance section of website provides device advice, international issues, information about importing in the U.S., etc.
[edit] U.S. Food and Drug Administration- Regulated Industry Information
- Information about FDA-regulated industries
[edit] Statistics
[edit] Hospital Statistics
- In print format, this is located in the Kresge Reference Collection on the 2nd floor of the library; RA 981 .A2 H65 2006
[edit] National Center for Health Statistics
- From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a major operating component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- FASTATS includes statistics on topics like diabetes, drug use (therapeutic), heart disease, and overweight prevalence
[edit] National Hospital Discharge Survey and National Survey of Ambulatory Surgery Reports
- Provides number of surgeries performed in the US by type, along with other treatment types done in hospitals
- Data is updated yearly, with most current about 2 years old
[edit] Physician Characteristics and Distribution in the United States
- In print format, this is located in the Kresge Reference Collection on the 2nd floor of the library; RA 399 .A3 P58 2006
[edit] Public Health Statistical Sources
- On the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health web site, there are links to sources of Global Health Statistics, U.S. Health Statistics, Michigan Health Statistics, etc.
[edit] Statistical Abstract of the United States
- 2008 ed. available on the Web at http://www.census.gov/prod/www/statistical-abstract.html or in print format in the Kresge Reference Collection on the 2nd floor of the library; HA 202 2008
[edit] Statistical Resources on the Web- Health
- Links to U.S. and international statistics on a wide range of health topics
- Site developed and supported by the Government Documents Library staff at the University of Michigan
[edit] World Health Organization Statistical Information System (WHOSIS)
- Guide to health and health-related epidemiological and statistical information available from the World Health Organization
[edit] Country Information & Data
[edit] Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)
- A collection of databases providing a variety of information and data on countries around the world
[edit] ISI Emerging Markets
- News, statistics, company and industry information on emerging market countries in Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Africa, etc.
[edit] Articles in Journals/Magazines
[edit] Journal Locator
- Use this to locate full-text online journals, including those of a medical nature
[edit] PubMed
- A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine that includes over 16 million citations from MEDLINE and other life science journals for biomedical articles back to the 1950s
- Includes links to full text articles and other related resources
[edit] UM Library: Electronic Journals & Newspapers List
- Use this to locate full-text online journals from the University Libraries
[edit] Other Selected Resources
[edit] American Hospital Directory
- Directory of data for hospitals in the United States
- Data include contact information, number of beds, patient volumes for major services like surgeries, clinical services provided, days of care, discharges, etc.
[edit] Associations Unlimited
- Basic information on trade and professional associations [e.g., Association of Medical Diagnostics Manufacturers (AMDM)]
[edit] CorpTech Directory of Technology Companies
- In print format, this is located in the Kresge Reference Collection on the 2nd floor of the library; HC 110 H53 C82
[edit] Dictionary of Health Economics and Finance
- In print format, this is located in the Kresge Reference Collection on the 2nd floor of the library; RA 410.A3 D53 2007
[edit] Healthcare Reference Book
- A directory of companies (suppliers and providers) that make up the healthcare industry
- In print format, this is located in the Kresge Reference Collection on the 2nd floor of the library; HD 9994 .U52 D93 2007/08
[edit] McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Bioscience
- Definition of terms in 20 areas of life sciences
- In print format, this is located in the Kresge Reference Collection on the 2nd floor of the library; QH 302.5 M15 2003
[edit] Resources by Subject- UM Health Sciences Libraries
- EXCELLENT guides to resources in bioinformatics, clinical medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, and public health
[edit] Sage Sourcebook of Modern Biomedical Devices- Business Environments in a Global Market
- Quantitative data and brief comparative analysis of the commercial performance of more than 180 types of biomedical devices (orthopedic, cardiovascular, imaging, etc.)
- Global analysis of markets per device per therapeutic area, including North America, the Pacific Rim, and Europe
- In print format, this is located in the Kresge Reference Collection on the 2nd floor of the library; HD 9999 .B442 S13 2007
