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| Asian American Health
An information portal to issues affecting the health and well-being of Asian Americans in the United States. From the National Library of Medicine. subject(s): Consumer Health. Special Populations.
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| Caring Connections
Caring Connections is a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) that provides consumer information with the goal of improving care at the end of life. subject(s): Bioethics. Consumer Health.
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| CDC: Health Topics A-Z
Health information (articles, fact sheets, checklists) from the Centers for Disease Control. Arranged alphabetically and by general category (Environmental Health, Senior Health, Food-Borne Illnesses, etc.). Limited Spanish language information. subject(s): Consumer Health.
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| CDC: Traveler's Health
Complete information on health concerns for travelers including required vaccinations, disease outbreaks, children or special needs travellers, and obtaining safe food and water while traveling. Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control. subject(s): Consumer Health. Global Health.
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| ClinicalTrials.gov
A database of current clinical trials organized by condition, sponsor, and trial status. Created by the National Library of Medicine for use by patients, family members, and members of the public. |
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| Consumer Health Information
A collection of links to full text information on fitness, nutrition, medical tests and procedures, special populations, and various health topics. From the University of Pittsburgh's Health Sciences Library. subject(s): Consumer Health.
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| Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Comprehensive government portal to information on disease, wellness, drug and safety information. Provides links to information on children & families, aging and other special populations, federal policies & regulations, federal grants & funding. |
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| DisabilityInfo.gov
Information on US government programs, services, and resources to Americans with disabilities, their families, employers, and service providers. Information on health, housing, income support, statistics, etc.
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| eMedicine Consumer Health
Consumer health information written and peer-reviewed by physicians. Companion site to website for health professionals available at http://www.emedicine.com subject(s): Consumer Health.
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| familydoctor.org
Extensive collection of handouts (English and Spanish), self-care flow charts, and information on drugs, and herbal/alternative remedies. Information provided by the American Academy of Family Physicians. subject(s): Consumer Health.
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| FirstGov for Consumers
Health section of the consumer information web site produced by the U.S. government. Information from various government agencies is grouped by topic. In addition, the "In the spotlight" section provides current news and seasonal health information subject(s): Consumer Health.
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| Genetics Home Reference
Consumer information about genetic conditions and the genes responsible for those conditions. Condition and gene summaries provide basic discussion plus links to outside resources. From the National Library of Medicine. subject(s): Consumer Health. Genetics.
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| Health Information Center at the Wheaton Regional Library
Website for the consumer health collection at the Wheaton Regional Public Library in Maryland. Site includes links to MEDLINE, as well as information on the web on a variety of health topics. subject(s): Consumer Health.
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| Healthfinder
Gateway to a variety of consumer health resources including online publications, databases, government agencies and clearinghouses. Portions of the site are available in Spanish. Created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. |
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| Household Products Database
Information on over 4000 household products. Includes information on chemical ingredients and possible acute and chronic effects. Data obtained from Material Safety Data Sheets and product labels. Produced by the National Library of Medicine. subject(s): Consumer Health.
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| InteliHealth
Variety of information including a disease and condition guide, lifestyle tips, drug resource center, medical dictionary, and areas for men's and women's health, and current medical news. Sponsored by Aetna US Healthcare. subject(s): Consumer Health.
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| KidsHealth
Information for parents, teens and kids on a variety of health issues related to children. The information presented covers the spectrum from pregnancy to teen issues, and from physical ailments to emotional issues and parenting. subject(s): Consumer Health.
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| Lab Tests Online
Provides information on various common lab tests including how the test sample is obtained, what the results mean, and answers to commonly asked questions. In addition, a guide to screening tests and select disease information is provided. subject(s): Consumer Health.
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| MayoClinic.com
Sections on children's, men's, and women's health topics, as well as specialized sections on topics such as cancer, arthritis, Alzheimer's, and nutrition. Separate search features for topics and drugs are available. Sponsored by the Mayo Clinic. subject(s): Consumer Health.
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| Medem
Peer-reviewed healthcare information from well-known medical societies including the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics. subject(s): Consumer Health.
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| MEDLINEplus
Comprehensive consumer health site developed by the National Library of Medicine with links to disease information, dictionaries, organizations, publications, drug information, interactive tutorials, news articles, a medical encyclopedia and MEDLINE.
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| Merck Manual of Medical Information
Consumer edition of Merck Manual explains disorders, who is likely to get them, their symptoms, how they're diagnosed, how they might be prevented, and how they can be treated; also provides information about prognosis. subject(s): Consumer Health.
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| My Health Family Portrait
Website permits users to create a personalized family health history including a family tree drawing and family health history chart. Website provided as part of the U.S. Surgeon General's Family History Initiative. subject(s): Consumer Health. Genetics.
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| National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC)
Provides original easy-to-read publications and links to additional publications arranged by topic. Includes information on violence against women, men's health, healthy pregnancy, disabilities, and body image. Also provides information in Spanish. subject(s): Consumer Health. Women's/Men's/Gender Health Issues.
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| NOAH: New York Online Access to Health
Information in both English and Spanish. Information is organized by topic and alphabetically; search option also available. Links to New York-based health providers and support groups included. subject(s): Consumer Health.
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| Partners for Health Information
This site provides health information links to staff and patients of the non-profit clinics in the District of Columbia. subject(s): Consumer Health.
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| Tox Town
"An interactive guide to commonly encountered toxic substances." subject(s): Consumer Health. Health Education & Health Promotion.
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| Virtual Pediatric Hospital: Pediatric Common Questions Quick Answers
A resource designed to to help parents respond to typical childhood diseases and health issues. Written and maintained by doctors at the University of Iowa. subject(s): Consumer Health.
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