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AMA Physician Select
http://www.ama-assn.org/aps/amahg.htm
Search for a physician by name or by medical specialty.
BIEN – Border
Health Information Network
http://www.bienhealth.org/
The goal of BIEN is “to provide the best in health information free of charge for the people of the border region, both healthcare consumers and healthcare providers.”
CDC – Centers
for Disease Control & Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/
Visit this site for the latest information on diseases of concern to the nation.
CDC Health Topics
A to Z
http://www.cdc.gov/health
A wealth of information on topics ranging from specific diseases, to conditions, to areas of social concern (such as date rape).
CHID -- Combined Health
Information Database
http://www.chid.nih.gov/
This site provides annotated links to sites with health information. The sites it links to are primarly those of government sponsored agencies.
Comprehensive Health
& Medical Index
http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/idx.html
Includes a listing of those directories with established and reliable
track records for providing reliable info sources
Dr. Koop
http://www.drkoop.com/
Lots of health news, including information on alternative medicine. There is a helpful set of “Health Calculators” located in the “Health Resources” section.
Hardin MetaDirectory
of Internet Health Sources
http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md
Excellent meta-directory to health information sites.
Harvard World Health
News
http://www.worldhealthnews.harvard.edu/
Published weekly, with daily updates, covers the latest news concerning public health worldwide.
Health A to Z
http://www.healthatoz.com/
Created by healthcare professionsl, this site offers not only health care information for consumers, but options for personalizing (a health care records organizer, fitness log, etc.).
Health Web
http://www.healthweb.org/
A collaborative project of over 20 health sciences libraries, this is a wonderful directory.
Healthfinder
http://www.healthfinder.gov/
This award winning site is very user friendly, with a wealth of information on health topics, as well as specific information categorized by age group, ethnicity, and gender.
Healthology
http://www.healthology.com/
If you are a visual learner, this is the site for you! Daily webcasts on various health topics.
HealthWorld Online
http://www.healthy.net/
“A virtual health village where you can access information, products, and services to help create your wellness-based lifestyle.”
InteliHealth
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/408/408.html
This outstanding site is a partnership between Aetna Inc. and the Harvard School of Medicine. Includes an “Ask The Expert” section. Under “InteliTools” there are a number of assement tools to trace symptoms, check for depression, track a baby’s growth, etc.
Lab Tests Online
http://labtestsonline.org/site/index.html
Get in-depth information on various lab tests.
Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/index.cfm?
Valuable information from the Mayo Clinic. Includes many personal health management resources and decision guides.
MedlinePlus
http://www.medlineplus.gov
Premier website for health information, sponsored by the National Library of Medicine and updated daily.
MedTerms from MedNet
http://mtdesk.com/glossary/
This is a very commercial site, but the MedTerms Dictionary is quite useful.
MeSH Browser
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/MBrowser.html
helps you select descriptive Medical Subject Headings to use in PubMed
and others
Michigan Electronic
Library (MEL) Health Information
http://mel.org/viewtopic.jsp?id=13&pathid=3775
National Center for
Complementary & Alternative Medicine
http://nccam.nih.gov/
“The NCCAM is an advocate for quality science, rigorous and relevant research, and open and objective inquiry into which CAM practices work, which do not, and why.”
New Mexico Health Connection
http://medlineplus.gov/nmhc
Locate health services in New Mexico by location, facility, or health topic.
NOAH – New York
Online Access to Health
http://www.noah-health.org/index.html
Another outstanding and award-winning site, providing health information in both English and Spanish.
QuackWatch
http://www.quackwatch.com/
Exposing health fraud in products, advice, services, etc.
Wellness Web
(very patient oriented)
http://www.wellweb.com
American Dental Association
(ADA)
http://www.ada.org/
In the section for the Public, “explore oral health topics, Find a Dentist directory, ADA Seal products, tips for teachers, children's games and news media and video resources. “
Dental Consumer Advisor
http://www.toothinfo.com/
Also includes a section on “Dental Terminology”
Simple Steps to Better
Dental Health
http://www.simplestepsdental.com/
InteliHealth is a partnership between Aetna Inc. and the University of Pennsylvania. The Dental section of this website includes a wealth of information concerning oral health.
AEGIS – AIDS
Education Global Information
http://www.aegis.com/
Alcoholism –
Facts from NCADD
http://www.ncadd.org/facts/problems.html
Allergy Glossary
http://www.hon.ch/Library/Theme/Allergy/Glossary/allergy.html
Bulimia Nervosa Resource Guide for Family and Friends
http://www.bulimiaguide.org/
Cancer.gov - National
Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov/cancer_information
Clinical Trials
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/
This site was established by the U.S. Institutes of Health to provide the public with current information about clinical research studies.
Diabetes Dictionary
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/diabetes/pubs/dmdict/dmdict.htm
Hantavirus
http://hsc.unm.edu/som/pathology/emergingvirus/index.shtml
Report by Dr. Brian Hjelle, Dept. of Pathology, UNM School of Medicine.
HIV InSite Gateway
to AIDS Knowledge
http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/InSite
HIV Vaccine Glossary
& Fact Sheet
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/GLOSSARY.htm
NORD – National
Organization for Rare Disorders
http://www.rarediseases.org/
Substance Abuse Treatment
Facility Locator
http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
IBIDS Database (International
Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements)
http://grande.nal.usda.gov/ibids/index.php
This database is a collaboration between government agencies: the Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health (NIH) and The Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC), The National Agricultural Libraty (NAL), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Mayo Clinic Drug Information
http://www.mayoclinic.com/findinformation/druginformation/index.cfm
Detailed information on drugs, including brand names, side effects, dosing information, etc. A Drug Watch section provides the latest news and developments.
MedlinePlus Drug Information
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html
Information on thousands of prescription and over-the-counter medications is provided through two drug resources -- MedMaster™, a product of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), and the USP DI® Advice for the Patient®, a product of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP).
Pharmacology Glossary
http://www.bumc.bu.edu/www/busm/pharmacology/Programmed/Glossary.html
From Boston Universtiy Dept. of Pharmacology, this site defines both terms and symbols used in pharmacology.
RxList
http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/hp.asp
Search for a drug by name. A Conditions Index allows you to find information about medications by condition.
U.S. Pharmacopeia
(USP)
http://www.usp.org/
Find information here about drug standards. USP holds a particular interest in standards for Dietary Supplements.
American Heart Association:
Start!
http://www.heart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3040778
Assess your fitness, keep an exercise diary, and connect to other fitness resources.
How Stuff Works: Health
Channel
http://health.howstuffworks.com/
In the fitness section you will find articles on fitness as well as a number of links to other fitness sites.
Human Kinetics Fitness
& Sports Links
http://www.humankinetics.com/links/index.cfm
A variety of links to sports and academic sites dealing with human kinetics.
Shape Up America
http://www.shapeup.org/
“A high profile national initiative to promote healthy weight and increased physical activity in America.”
Blonz Guide: Nutrition,
Food, & Health Resources
http://blonz.com/
Dr. Blonz claims to have sorted out “the reliable resources from the worthless cyberjunk.” This is a great meta-directory to nutrition and health info.
Food Safety
http://www.foodsafety.gov/
Information on foodborne pathogens, news & safety alerts, plus a section geared toward young people and educators.
PCRM – Physicians
for Responsible Medicine
http://www.pcrm.org/health/index.html
A great site for preventative medicine and nutrition, as well as information on vegetarian diets.
USDA Nutrition Data
Laboratory
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/
How much water is in a watermelon? Find out on this site! For each food item you enter, you can get a report on vitamins and minerals it contains and a lot more.
Achoo
http://www.achoo.com/main.asp
“Achoo acts as a jump point and information resource for the medical community and all other Internet users interested in healthcare information.”
BIEN
http://www.bienhealth.org/
The “Providers” section of this site has links to excellent resources for professionals.
Health Information
Resources
http://mel.org/viewtopic.jsp?id=13
Links to resources in a variety of health fields and health-related subjects.
Health Science eJournals
http://nnlm.gov/rsdd/ejournals/index.html
From the National Library of Medicine, a list of ejournals and ejournal sources.
LUMEN: Structure of
the Human Body
http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/GrossAnatomy/GA.html
Excellent resource for the study of human anatomy.
Martindale’s
Health Science Guide
http://www.martindalecenter.com/HSGuide.html
Outstanding directory covering a wide array of health information including ophthalmology, dentistry, medical law, environmental issues, and veterinary science to name a few.
Medem
http://www.medem.com/medLB/medlib_entry.cfm
Medem describes itself as the “premier physician practice-patient communications network on the Internet that provides secure communications and integrated Web-based services for the physician practice.”
MedicalMatrix
http://www.medmatrix.org/
Sites on MedicalMatrix are selected by physicians and medical librarians. Free registration is required.
MedWeb
http://www.medweb.emory.edu/MedWeb
Sponsored by Emory University, this site serves as a directory to various medical sites, including areas of clinical practice, institutions, specialty areas, and healthcare facility administration.
Merck Manual Online
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/index.html
This has the online versions of the 18th edition (1999) Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy as well as the Merck Manual of Medical Information (Home Edition).
MRI Glossary
http://www.cis.rit.edu/htbooks/mri/gloss.htm
Glossary of terms using in MRI.
National Guideline
Clearinghouse
http://www.guideline.gov/
A "comprehensive database of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and related documents produced by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) in partnership with the AMA and the American Association of Health Plans (AAHP)."
National Library of
Medicine
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/
National Reference
Center for Bioethic Literature
http://bioethics.georgetown.edu/
“A specialized collection of books, journals, newspaper articles, legal materials, regulations, codes, government publications, and other relevant documents concerned with issues in biomedical and professional ethics.”
New Drugs/ Equipment/
Procedures
http://mtdesk.com/glossary/
A glossary of terms for medical transcription.
NursingCenter.com
http://www.nursingcenter.com/
Access to nursing journals, practice tests, career information.
The Nursing Portal
http://www.nursing-portal.com/nse.asp
A searchable database of links to over 22,000 nursing-related sites
PLoS Medicine
http://medicine.plosjournals.org/
Full-text peer-reviewed journal articles from the Public Library of Science.
PubMed
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi
“Provides access to over 11 million MEDLINE citations back to the mid-1960's and additional life science journals. PubMed includes links to many sites providing full text articles and other related resources.”
Surgical/ Medical/
New Terms Glossary
http://mtdesk.com/glossary/
A glossary of terms.
Toxnet
http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/
An integrated system of toxicology and environmental health databases that are available free of charge on the web by the National Library of Medicine.
Virtual Hospital
http://www.vh.org/
A digital health sciences library that contains hundreds of online books and pamphlets for professionals, as well as Continuing Education offerings.
Hispanic Health
http://www.hispanichealth.org/
Health information of particular interest to Hispanic populations.
KidsHealth
http://kidshealth.org/
This site has a great deal of information of interest to parents, but it also has sections geared toward kids and teens.
Mother & Child
Glossary of Health on the Net
http://www.hon.ch/Dossier/MotherChild/
From conception to delivery to raising children, this site offers credible answers to health questions about women and children.
National Women’s
Health Information Center
http://www.4woman.gov/
Native Health Research
Database
http://hsc.unm.edu/library/nhd/
“The scope of the NHRD is limited to contemporary articles, studies, and reports focused on the medical (physical and psychological), anthropological, and administrative aspects of AI/AN health. The database entries cover a time period from approximately 1970 to the present.”
BioMedSearch.com
http://www.biomedsearch.com/
An enhanced version of the NIH PubMed search that combines MedLine/PubMed data with data from other sources to make the most comprehensive biomedical literature search available.
healthfinder
http://www.healthfinder.gov
Developed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in collaboration with other federal agencies. Featured are sections on hot topics, news, smart choices, more tools, just for you, and about us.
HONselect/MedHunt
http://www.hon.ch/
Provided by the Health on the Net Foundation, a non-profit organization headquartered in Geneva Switzerland. The Health on the Net Foundation is the originator of the HONCode for evaluating medical resources on the internet.
CDC Wonder
http://wonder.cdc.gov/
Access to CDC reports, guidelines, and numeric health data.
Health Statistics Page
http://www.hsls.pitt.edu/intres/guides/statcbw.html
From the University of Pittsburgh Falk Library of the Health
Science.
National Center for
Health Statistics
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs
Most helpful index on this site is FastStats.
San Juan County, NM
Health Profile
http://dohewbs2.health.state.nm.us/VitalRec/County%20Profiles/SanJuanProfile.pdf
A wealth of information on births, injuries, diseases, cancer, medical care, etc. in San Juan County.
Statistical Resources
– Health
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/sthealth.html
Last updated
6/10/2008
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