Research Guide: Health

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Library Collection

Selected Subject Headings

Drugs -- Dictionaries

Health

Nutrition

Self-Care, Health

Selected Print Sources

Black's Medical Dictionary. R610.3 Bla

The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine. R616.003 Gal

Gray's Anatomy. R611 Gra

The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy. R616 Mer

Physicians' Desk Reference: PDR. R615 Med 2007

eBooks

Reference Resources

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FindArticles
LookSmart's FindArticles is a vast archive of published articles that you can search for free.

FirstSearch
Databases: ArticleFirst, Electronic Collections Online, ERIC, GPO, MEDLINE, PapersFirst, Proceedings, RILM Music Abstracts, UnionLists, WorldAlmanac, and WorldCat.

Gale InfoTrac
Includes Health and Wellness Resource Center with Alternative Health Module, Health Reference Center - Academic, and books Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, 2nd Edition; Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer, 1st Edition; Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders, 1st Edition; and Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 2nd Edition.

Grolier Online
Grolier Online includes Encyclopedia Americana and Nueva enciclopedia Cumbre en línea.

MedlinePlus
Health information from the National Library of Medicine. Search health topics, drug information, dictionaries, directories, and other resources. En Español.

The New England Journal of Medicine
Full-text medical articles from 1993 to the present and abstracts from 1975 to the present.

PubMed
PubMed is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine that includes over 17 million citations from MEDLINE and other life science journals for biomedical articles back to the 1950s.

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Google Scholar searches for peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, abstracts, and articles.

Internet Guide

Cancer

American Cancer Society - Cancer news, discussion, community, local resources.  En Español.

Cancernews.com - News, links, types of cancer, clinical trials, articles, support groups, books.

Cancer Spectrum - Journal of the National Cancer Institute with a cancer dictionary, news.

Mesothelioma - Mesothelioma resources for individuals affected by asbestos exposure.

National Breast Cancer Foundation - Cancer information and questions.  En Español.

National Cancer Institute - Research programs and funding, clinical trials, statistics, and news.

OncoLink - Cancer types, treatments, coping, causes, clinical trials, resources, FAQ, and more.

Women's Cancer Network - Risk, find a doc, bookstore, links, fight, survivors, and news.
 

Dental

American Dental Association - Oral health topics, FAQ, dentist directory, products, and news.

Dental Related Internet Resources - Educational, associations, journals, mailing lists, dental care.

The Orthodontic Information Page - All about braces, FAQs, choosing an orthodontist, fun, costs.
 

Diseases and Disorders

Alzheimer's Disease Education & Referral Center - Information and referral, research, centers.

Alzheimer's Resource Room - Information, caregiving, services, support, and assistance.

American Lyme Disease Foundation - Programs and services, What is Lyme Disease?, FAQ.

American Parkinson Disease Association - About, events, information & referral, support groups.

Brain Injury - Authority for information about living after a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Announcements, news.  En Español.

CHADD: Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - Also En Español.

NICHD Autism Site - News, publications, research, funding opportunities, and conferences.

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion - Announcements, publications online, links.
 

Drugs and Medications

ClinicalTrials.gov - National Library of Medicine site, search or browse for clinical trials, resources.

MEDLINEplus: Drug Information - Guide to prescription and over-the-counter drugs.  En Español.

PharmInfoNet - List of clinical trials by therapeutic area.

Prescription Drug Reference - Information, side effects, and food and drug interactions.

RxList - Drug search, drug FAQs/patient monographs, Taber's Medical Encyclopedia, more.

WebMD Drug & Herbs - Browse or search drug database, drug alerts, recalls, new drugs, FAQs.
 

Government Resources

BenefitsCheckUp - Find help with prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other needs.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 - Includes summary, recommendations, FAQ, resources.

Directory of Health Organizations Online (DIRLINE) - National Library of Medicine database.

Find a Hospice - Search the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization database.

Florida Department of Health - Public health notices, reports and statistics, emergencies, more.

FloridaHealthStat - Databases, health care providers, facility and provider locators.

Florida Practitioner Profiling - Search for physician profile information.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - News, safety alerts, product approvals, hot topics.

Hazardous Substances Data Bank - Data file on the toxicology of potentially hazardous chemicals.

Health Licensee Search - Search for health licensee and continuing education providers.

Household Products Database - Consumer's guide to potential health effects of common products.

National Library of Medicine - Health information, library services, research programs, news.

Medicare - Search, directory, Medicare basics, nursing homes, publications, plans.  En Español.

MEDLINEplus - Search, health topics, drug information, dictionaries, directories.  En Español.

National Center for Health Statistics - Public health information and data.  En Español.

National Institutes of Health - Health news, grants, scientific resources, institutes.  En Español.

Nursing Home Compare -  Search by state, Choosing a Nursing Home, checklist.  En Español.

Nursing Home Guide - Search Florida by region or characteristics, with star ratings.  En Español.

Questionable Doctors - Doctors disciplined by state and federal agencies in the past ten years.

Seminole County Health Department - Public and community health, statistics, vital records, news.

Tox Town - An interactive guide to commonly encountered toxic substances. En Español.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Search, news, agencies, FAQ, and related sites.
 

Health and Wellness

ACRL Medical Resources Information - Resources providing health information for the consumer.

American Dietetic Association - Healthy lifestyle, knowledge center, events, advocacy, Journal.

American Heart Association - Warning signs, diseases, CPR, health, publications, encyclopedia.

American Lung Association - Asthma, tobacco, air quality, diseases, statistics.  En Español.

America's Best Hospitals - U.S. News ranks the top medical centers in 16 specialties, Honor Roll.

Atlas of the Body - AMA website with anatomy and medical illustrations by system, with index.

drkoop.com - News, family health, wellness, community, conditions, medical encyclopedia.

HealthCentral - Health information, library & encyclopedia, drug interactions, drugstore, vitamins.

HealthChoices - Report cards to compare and choose health plans and find plans in your area.

healthfinder - Guide to health, health library, just for you, health care, directory.  En Español.

HealthScout - Search, resources, news, WebScout, FYI, features, and product recalls.

HealthWeb - Directory of evaluated non-commercial, health-related, Internet-accessible resources.

HospitalWeb - U.S. and global hospitals on the Web, medical lists, companies, and organizations.

KidsHealth - Health information for parents, kids, and teens.

LaurusHealth - Health news, library, topics, healthy living, find a doctor, and find a hospital.

Life Extension Foundation - Products, what's hot, research, forum, and  Life Extension Magazine.

MayoClinic.com - Diseases and conditions, healthy living, drugs, first-aid, answers, and help.

MedicineNet.com - Diseases & conditions, procedures & tests, medications, dictionary, more.

MediLexicon - Medical abbreviations, dictionary, companies, hospitals, more.  En Español.

Medscape - Search, browse 29 medical specialty areas, and MedGenMed Journal.

The Merck Manual - Manuals of Medical Information, Geriatrics, and Diagnostics and Therapy.

SELF.com - SELF magazine site for fitness, health, and beauty.

statehealthfacts.org - State health data by state or category with FAQ and search.

United Network for Organ Sharing - About UNOS, newsroom, patients, data, resources, and links.

WebMD Health - Medical information, health and wellness, health care resources, and news.

Wellness.com - Wellness directory, headlines, discussion, articles, health programs, and news.

YourSurgery.Com - Easy to understand information for common and specific surgical procedures.
 

HIV and AIDS

AIDSinfo - Education and resource center, guidelines, drugs, vaccines, clinical trials.  En Español.

CDC Divisions of HIV/AIDS Prevention - Topics, links, headlines, what's new, and FAQ.

NLM HIV/AIDS Information - Clinical trials, drugs, treatment, resources, links, and journals.

Summary Fact Sheet on HIV/AIDS - Statistics from the Office of National AIDS Policy.
 

Nutrition and Diet

Cooking Light - Food, healthy living, recipe finder, customer service, bookstore, events, features.

Cyberdiet - Diet & nutrition, exercise & fitness, support & motivation, self-assessment, weight loss.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 - Advice about good dietary habits, resources, and tools.

Epicurious - Eat, drink, learn, shop, recipes, restaurants, TV, forums.  Bon Appétit and Gourmet.

Nutrition.gov - Search or browse nutrition information, news, food pyramid, nutrient database.

The Nutrition Source - Harvard School of Public Health site with the latest science of nutrition.

USDA National Nutrient Database - Search keywords by food group for nutritional data.

Vegetarian Times - Archives, recipes, vegetarian food substitutes, glossary, facts & fictions.

VegWeb - Vegan and vegetarian information, recipes, coupons, articles, newsletter, and personals.
 

Professional

American College of Physicians - Patient care, journals, news, advocacy, jobs, student resources.

American Medical Association - Information for physicians and students, patients, doctor finder.

American Psychological Association - Publications, news, psychology topics, and more.

Florida Medical Association - Hot topics, about, membership, education, and legislative activity.

Healthcare Informatics Online - Current and back issues, resource guide, archive, and news.

MedWeb @ Emory University - Search or browse directory of biomedical and health websites.

The New England Journal of Medicine - Search, current and past issues, collections, and FAQ.

PDRHealth - Disease overviews, health and wellness, drug information, clinical trials, treatments.

The Physician and Sportsmedicine Online - Professional journal, personal health, resource center.
 

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