How to Reference the DrugKnowledge® System Subscribers to the DrugKnowledge® System often ask how to reference the databases when publishing articles. The following formats should be used: Referencing a Product/Database Within the DrugKnowledge® System Referencing An Individual Document When referring to the databases in newsletters, publicity, or promotional items, trademark and copyright protections should be used. A "trademark" designates any word, name, symbol, or device adopted and used by a manufacturer to identify his goods and distinguish them from those of others. Trademarks should be used consistently as adjectives and printed in a manner distinguishing them from the surrounding text. Using all capital letters or a combination of print types consistently helps to identify trademarks. The symbols ® and ™ are a form of notice and must be used in conjunction with the appropriate trademarks. Micromedex® Healthcare Series DrugKnowledge® System AltMedDex® System DISEASEDEX™ General Medicine DRUGDEX® System POISINDEX® System Drug Intelligence from CenterWatch Herbal Medicines: A Guide for Health-Care Professionals from The Pharmaceutical Press Index Nominum Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference PDR® (Physicians' Desk Reference®) Copyright© 2008 Thomson MICROMEDEX. All rights reserved.