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MEDICAL INFORMATION

ABC's of Diabetes

Acknowledging Death Can Relieve Patient's Anxiety None of us wants to think about how we're going to die - with the possible exception of those who actually know their time is limited.

Adam.com Medical Encyclopedia

American Academy of Family Physicians Patient Information

American Dental Association

Anatomy of the Immune System

 

Cardiac Second Opinion: Exploring Your Options - "A second opinion can ease your mind and could prevent unnecessary treatment or surgery," says Karl Raaum, Executive Director of the Heart & Vascular Institute for Froedtert & The Medical College.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States - Travelers' Health

CHORUS Collaborative Hypertext on Radiology

 

ClinicalTrials.gov

Cochrane Collaboration Consumer Network  Cochrane Collaboration Consumer Network

 

Consumer Health Information

Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2005

 

eMedicine Consumer Health

Exploring Alternative Approaches to Cancer Treatment - c"How could I get cancer? I take all of these pills so faithfully!" I looked down the carefully printed list of herbs and antioxidants. I wasn't quite sure what to tell her.  

 

FAMILY DOCTOR ORGANIZATION extensive online library of health & medical topics

FERTILITEXT - FERTILITY & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH TERMS

Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, 5th Edition

 

Genetics Home Reference Genetics Home Reference

Genome.gov

Harrison's Online  Featuring the complete contents of Harrison's Principles of
Internal Medicine, 16th Edition

HEALTH & MEDICINE FOR CONSUMERS  - lists websites by various categories such as diseases and conditions, alternative therapies or support groups.  Part of Colorado Virtual Library, sponsored by Access Colorado Library & Information Network (ACLIN)

Health Care Promises: Look Before You Speak - Ultimately, one must do what is necessary, even if that means breaking an early promise that was made with the best intentions.

 

HealthFinder  HEALTHFINDER.GOV Extensive online library of health and medical topics  HealthFinder

The Heart 11th Edition Hurst's

HON DOSSIER - HEALTH ON THE NET -  health topics deserving special attention

HealthyKids.com

INFECTION & IMMUNITY

KidsHealth.org

Lab Tests Online Lab Tests Online

LANGE SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOL
Master both Basic Science and Clinical Medicine using this review tool.

Many Parents Bring Children to the ED for Nonurgent Care - Children under age 15 make more than 22 million visits to US hospital emergency departments each year, and a growing percentage of those visits are for nonurgent care that could have been handled in a primary care provider's office. 

 

Mayo Clinic  Mayo Clinic

McGraw-Hill’s Diagnosaurus on AccessMedicine
A differential diagnosis tool for the ages - Link from Diagnosaurus directly into AccessMedicine to learn more about 1000+ of the most common diseases and disorders.

Medem Medical Library  Medem Medical Library

MedFriendly is a medical and technology dictionary

MEDHUNT (HEALTH ON THE NET - HON)  featuring over 90,000 medical documents worldwide

MEDIC ALERT FOUNDATION 800-432-5378  (HOT LINE)

MEDICARE INFORMATION

MEDICATIONS A-Z LIST

MEDICINE.NET

 

MEDLINE PLUS   MEDLINEplus  MEDLINEplus

Merck Manual of Health and Aging  Merck Manual of Health and Aging

Merck Manual of Medical Information - Home Edition  Merck Manual of Medical Information - Home Edition

METABOLIC & MOLECULAR BASES OF INHERITED DISEASE

MY ACCESS MEDICINE (menu option)

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH

National Library of Medicine - Pubmed

National Library of Medicine of the United States

NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL 800-621-7619  (HOT LINE)

Obstetrics, 22nd Edition Williams

The Office of Rare Diseases of the NIH has a glossary of terms.

On-Line Medical Dictionary from the Deptartment of Medical Oncology, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

Patient Education - This patient education information was provided courtesy of McGraw-Hill's Postgraduate Medicine: The Practical Peer-Reviewed Journal for Primary Care Physicians (www.postgradmed.com). More...

PDR's Getting Well Network  PDR's Getting Well Network

PDR Guide to Medical Care  PDR Guide to Medical Care

The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 10th Edition Goodman & Gilman's

Pharma-lexicon.com is an online database of medical, pharmaceutical, biotech and agrochemical abbreviations.

Practice Guidelines in Primary Care 2005

PROCEDURES & TESTS A-Z LIST

PUBMED ARTICLES DIRECTORY  a service of the National Library of Medicine, includes over 15 million citations for biomedical articles  published in 4800 biomedical journals 

ROCKY MOUNTAIN POISON CENTER 303-629-1123  (HOT LINE)

SYMPTOMS & SIGNS A-Z LIST

Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine:
A Comprehensive Study Guide, 6th Edition

 

US Government Consumer Health Information  US Government Consumer Health Information

U.S. Navy Health Book  U.S. Navy Health Book

Virtual Children's Hospital

Virtual Hospital  Virtual Hospital

Virtual Naval Hospital  Virtual Naval Hospital

World Health Organization / Organisation mondiale de la Santé / Organización Mundial de la Salud

Young Women's Resource Center  Young Women's Resource Center

MEDICAL DICTIONARIES

 

 

ABTA DICTIONARY for Brain Tumor Patients  (ABTA Homepage)

Acronyms and Initialisms
for Health Information Resources

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Allergy Glossary - HEALTH ON THE NET (HON)

B-D Diabetes Glossary

CIGNA HealthCare Glossary of Health Care Terms

Columbia Health Care Diabetes Glossary

Definitions from Understanding Insulin Dependent Diabetes

Definitions used by the ADA in the Position Statement about the Implications of The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial

Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary

 

DIABETES DICTIONARY

Diabetes Dictionary from the Canadian Diabetes Association

Diabetes Dictionary from Diabetes New Zealand

Diabetes Related Terms from the Diabetic Gourmet

DICTIONARY OF CANCER TERMS National Cancer Institute with more than 3,500 terms related to cancer and medicine

DICTIONARY OF DENTAL TERMS

DISEASES & CONDITIONS A-Z LIST

DISEASES & HEALTH INFORMATION

Glossary from the Jefferson Health System.

Glosario de Terminos Para Pacientes Diabeticos (In Spanish)

GLOSSARY OF IMMUNOLOGY / Glossary of Immunology

Glossary of Terms from the Insulin-Free World Foundation

Glossary of HMO Terms from the Missouri Joint Interim Committee on Managed Care

GLOSSARY OF ONTOLOGICAL TERMS Cheshire Medical Center

Glossary of Virology

HON SELECT  search engine for over 33,000 medical terms English - Français - Deutsch - Español - Português
--Most frequently used search terms
--List of rare diseases

MED TERMS MEDICAL DICTIONARY

THE MERCK MANUALOF DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY

MPIP MEDICAL DICTIONARY

MULTILINGUAL GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL & POPULAR MEDICAL TERMS (in 9 European languages)

NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE DRUG DICTIONARY  with technical definitions and synonyms for more than 500 agents that are being used in the treatment of patients with cancer or cancer-related conditions (using either generic names or brand names)

NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE THESAURUS

 

ANATOMY INFORMATION

 

  AMAZON.COM  

Dictionary http://www.graylab.ac.uk/omd/index.htm - On-line medical dictionary  

         MedEngine http://www.themedengine.com/ - An online medical reference and search engine

MedGuide  http://www.medguide.net/ - A medical reference Web  

MEDICAL INFORMATION

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q       Free health issues newspaper 
Complete the form to get a free copy of "Health & Freedom" newspaper, which features articles and information on health-related issues. (International availability).

q       HealthGate - Contains consumer information about diseases, psychiatric health, nutrition, and drugs. Subscription required to access some areas.
http://www.healthgate.com/

q       Insulin-Free World at the Diabetes Portal - The leading diabetes resource online
http://www.insulin-free.org/

q       Free Health Newsletter
Do you want to keep up with the latest information on health, diet, fitness and nutrition, but don't have the time to wade through dozens of books, magazines, newspaper articles and nutrition journals? We have a simple solution - register for a monthly subscription to The Nutrition Express. Let experienced nutritionists and health professionals do the work for you. The Nutrition Express is a perfect blend of up- to-the-minute news and time-tested health tips for your busy lifestyle - and it's completely FREE.

·                       Partnership for a Drug-Free America - PDFA provides illicit-drug info, news, and parent resources. Includes an outline of the group's activities and drug-related policies.
http://www.drugfreeamerica.org/

q       Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids - Addictions - Check out the photos, bios and links to fan-club pages of groovy non-smokers. Also features resources for journalists and parents.
http://www.tobaccofreekids.org/

q       Free booklets  Fill out the form to request a "bonanza package" from The Federal Consumer Information Center that includes 12 free guides. These booklets cover various topics, including safety tips for buying medicines online; Medicare information; child protection tips amd more. Allow four weeks for delivery. (U.S. only).

q       Free booklets 
Fill out the form to request a "bonanza package" from The Federal Consumer Information Center that includes 12 free guides. These booklets cover various topics, including safety tips for buying medicines online; Medicare information; child protection tips amd more. Allow four weeks for delivery. (U.S. only).

q       Free health issues newspaper 
Complete the form to get a free copy of "Health & Freedom" newspaper, which features articles and information on health-related issues. (International availability).

q       HealthGate - Contains consumer information about diseases, psychiatric health, nutrition, and drugs. Subscription required to access some areas.
http://www.healthgate.com/

q       Free holistic health magazines at local health food stores

q       Partnership for a Drug-Free America - PDFA provides illicit-drug info, news, and parent resources. Includes an outline of the group's activities and drug-related policies.
http://www.drugfreeamerica.org/

q       Medscape - Peer-reviewed clinical articles and literature reviews on medical specialties, dictionary, bookstore and career center. Free registration.
http://www.medscape.com/

q       Gluten-Free Mall - Online mall of stores for those on gluten-free, wheat-free and milk-free diets due to celiac disease, autism or other reasons.
http://www.gluten-freemall.com/

Articles in the Current Issue of FDA Consumer Magazine
July 14, 2003 -
The July-August issue of FDA Consumer is available online with articles on: Alzheimer's disease, new cancer treatments, streamlining cancer drug development, blood safety, reducing preventable device injuries, Hispanic health, SARS, reporting problem products, and more.


 

Healthy Lifestyle Features

Organic Foods Versus Conventional: What’s the Difference?
July 2005

Celebrate Your Health during National Dairy Month
June 2005

Ethnic Cuisine Enhances Variety and Nutrition
May 2005

Get Smart – Learn the Facts on Food Labels
April 2005

During National Nutrition Month® 2005 and Beyond: Losing or Managing Weight Is All about Calories In, Calories Out
March 2005

Top Ten Ways Consulting with a Registered Dietitian Can Benefit You
February 2005

Sports Fans: Tips for a Winning and Healthy Football Party
January 2005

Label Lingo: What Do Nutrient Content Claims Mean?
December 2004

Thanksgiving: A Time for Family, Celebration, Food and Fun
November 2004

Stock the Halloween Treat Bowl with Healthy Goodies
October 2004

Food Safety is in Your Hands
September 2004

Recipes for a Healthy School Year
August 2004


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General Maternal and Child Health Sites

National Women's Health Information Center. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services gateway to federal government and other information and resources.

National Institute for Child Health and Human Development. Clinical trials, research reports and statistics from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health.

Combined Health Information Database. Titles, abstracts, and availability information for health information and health education resources for Maternal and Child Health and other health topics.

Maternal and Child Health Library. MCH Alert newsletter, databases,knowledge paths, bibliographies, and other information resources. Not a U.S. Government Web site.

Maternal and Child Health Information Resource Center (MCHIRC) is dedicated to the goal of helping MCH practitioners on the Federal, State, and local levels to improve their capacity to gather, analyze, and use data for planning and policymaking.

American Academy of Pediatrics. Child health news, information for families and children, video and audio files from the national professional association for pediatricians. Not a U.S. Government Web site

School Health Resource Center. Curricula and resources for professionals from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Not a U.S. Government Web site.

Medical and Health Research Association of New York City, Inc.. Public health-focused maternal and child health information from local nonprofit agency. Not a U.S. Government Web site.

General Health Sites

MEDLINEplus. Health information, drug information, medical dictionaries and directories from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Library of Medicine.

Healthy People 2010. The nation's health blueprint for the first decade of the 21st century spells out health indicators and goals, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Adolescents

Girl Power! U.S. Department of Health and Human Services health promotion information and resources for 9- to 14-year-old girls.

Smoke-Free Kids.Tobacco information and prevention resources from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Adolescent Health On-Line. Resources for physicians and families from the American Medical Association. Not a U.S. Government Web site.

Children with Special Health Care Needs

National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities. Information and referrals for families with children and youth from birth to age 22 from the U.S. Department of Education.

Office of Genetics and Disease Prevention from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Congenital Heart Disease Information and Resources. For families and professionals from the Congenital Heart Disease Information Network. Not a U.S. Government Web site.

March of Dimes Resource Center. Statistics, information and resources on birth defects. Not a U.S. Government Web site.

CSHCN Helpful Links

Car Seats

Child Passenger Safety. How to use child seats safely from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Boost America! Partnership for Booster Seats for Kids. How and why to use booster seats for children age 4 to 8 from a partnership of public and private sector organizations.

Genetics

National Human Genome Research Institute. Research opportunities and information from the Federal National Institutes of Health.

Office of Rare Diseases. Clinical trials, support groups, other information from the Federal National Institutes of Health.

Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man. Database catalog of human genes and genetic disorders hosted by the Federal National Library of Medicine.

Joint Genome Institute and Gene Sequencing Facility. Virtual laboratory from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Regional Genetics Services Networks. Not a U.S. Government Web site.

Genetic Alliance. Disease and policy information. Links to support groups from partnership of 300 public and private organizations. Not a U.S. Government Web site.

National Organization for Rare Disorders. Databases of rare disorders, organizations and orphan drugs. Not a U.S. Government Web site.

Rare Genetic Diseases In Children. Internet gateway from the New York University Medical Center. Not a U.S. Government Web site.

Communities of Color & Genetics Policy Project. A dialogue with African American and Latino communities about values, genetics and public policy. Not a U.S. Government Web site.

Information for Genetic Professionals. Clinical, research and educational resources for from University of Kansas Medical Center. Not a U.S. Government Web site.

The Genetics Resource Center. Links to resources, journal articles and other information from the University of Pittsburgh.  Not a U.S. Government Web site.

National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics. Core competencies, curricula and tools from interdisciplinary membership group. Not a U.S. Government Web site.

Genome Action Coalition. Advocacy for genetic research by public and private membership organization. Not a U.S. Government Web site.

American College of Medical Genetics. Educational materials and director of member institutions. Not a U.S. Government Web site.

American Society of Human Genetics. Guide to genetics careers and training programs. Not a U.S. Government Web site.

HIV/AIDS

Pregnancy and HIV. What women and doctors need to know, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Immunization

National Immunization Program. The latest news from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Resources for parents and professionals.

Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Compensates families for rare cases of adverse reactions to routine childhood immunizations from the Health Resources and Services Administration.

World Health Organization on Vaccines and Immunization. Safety, public health and research information with a global perspective. Not a U.S. Government Web site.

Oral Health

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center. Materials, program descriptions, data, and links to information from agencies, associations, organizations and other HRSA/MCHB supported grantees; includes information on Head Start and regional and state oral health summits. Not a U.S. Government Web site.

Training for MCH Professionals

The Ambulatory Pediatric Association. Innovations in education, research and practice from independent organization of academic pediatric professionals. Not a U.S. Government Web site.

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