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Reviewed Resources:
21.itm Online.org
A collection of data on Traditiona Chinese Medicine (TCM), ITM Online discusses the history of the tradition and also makes passing glances at Tibetan and Native American medicine. Articles are available on acupuncture and Chinese herbs, as well as herb safety and acupuncture schools. Site's design is a bit unwieldy, but there is a fair amount of original content here.
Purpose: Learning.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Medical Students, Patients.
Reference index:359
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.itmonline.org/
22.Dictionary of On-Line Medical Resources
This is an on-line medical dictionary that contains about 1400 entries of medical terms with explanations and hypertext links to resources on the Internet.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Students, Patients.
Reference index:659
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://home.ipoline.com/~guoli/med/dict0.htm
23.Natural Health Encyclopaedia
Provides information on 34 topics such as Anti-inflammatories, Anti-oxidants, Cancer, Glandular system, Hair, Metabolism, Neurological issues, Pediatrics, Reproductive issues and Weight. Discusses over 100 of the most used herbs with more than 125 color photos and includes botanical and common names, parts used, principal uses, dosages, nutritional content, chemical constituents, benefits, functions and warnings. Other topics - Vitamins/Minerals: deficiency symptoms, dosages, foods rich in, interactions, benefits, functions and warnings. Amino Acids: protein essentials for good health and proper bodily functions, interactions, benefits, functions and warnings. Miscellaneous Supplements and Articles of Interest. The site also includes integrated chemical properties information and medical glossaries, an extensive bibliography, a help system and bookmarks.
Purpose: Learning, Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Medical Students, Patients.
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://hoptechno.com/nhos.cfm
Order CD-ROM URL:http://hoptechno.com/nhos.cfm
24.Internet Grateful Med
Internet Grateful Med (IGM) is a World Wide Web application running on a gateway system at the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM). Internet Grateful Med is most often used to search in MEDLINE - more than nine million citations to the biomedical literature of the world, from 1966 to the present.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Patients.
Reference index:8836
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://igm.nlm.nih.gov/
25.Oral hCG (Human Choriogonadotropin) for the management of obesity
Article describes a double-blind study conducted to determine the efficacy of oral hCG (Human Choriogonadotropin) as a treatment for obesity. Summary and list of keywords fronts the article, which describes the history of this particular treatment, the research methods and results of this study, and a conclusion explaining that hCG can accelerate fat loss under certain circumstances. Prose is scientific but accessible to the general public. Page is presented by a hispanic healthcare website, but text is in English.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Patients.
Reference index:16
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://indexmedico.com/obesity/hcg.htm
26.NAPRALERT Database Summary Sheet
The NAPRALERT (NAtural PRoducts ALERT) File contains bibliographic and factual data on natural products, including information on the pharmacology, biological activity, taxonomic distribution, ethno-medicical uses, and chemistry of plant, microbial, and animal extracts (marine animals excluded). Access is through the STNeasy.org scientific database site; it is restricted to members only.
Purpose: Learning.
Audience: Medical Doctors.
Reference index:43
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://info.cas.org/ONLINE/DBSS/napralertss.html
27.Inteli-Health Professional Network
Via the InteliHealth Professional Network, all healthcare professionals--physicians, nurses, pharmacists, administrators, and other members of the health professions--can easily access timely, relevant information about developments in their respective fields. Slickly designed site offers an e-mail newsletter service (separate ones for each speciality) as well as frequently updated news.
Purpose: Reference, Simulation.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Nurses.
Reference index:3
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://ipn.intelihealth.com/ipn/ihtIPN?t=7187&st=7187
28.Usmle
This page of the Kaplan Test Preparation company's website provides information related to the three steps of the USMLE test, an exam that doctors must pass in order to secure licensure in the United States. Find extensive introductions to each section of the test, complete with sample questions, strategy suggestions, and information on the company's fee-based preparation programs.
Purpose: Learning, Reference.
Audience: Medical Students.
Reference index:2
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://kaptest.com/repository/templates/Lev3InitDroplet.jhtml?_lev3Parent=/www/KapTest/docs/repository/content/Medical_Licensing
29.Virtual Drugstore
This site provides accurate, online information on both prescription and non-prescription medications with an emphasis on new and cutting-edge developments in the pharmaceutical industry. A guide to new drugs is available; it is organized by condition.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Patients.
Reference index:666
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.virtualdrugstore.com/
30.VitaminShoppe.com - We take vitamins seriously.
VitaminShoppe.com is the online presence of the eponymous nationwide vitamin retailer chain. Site presents a vast catalog of its offerings, which consist of vitamins, minerals, supplements, energy drinks, protein shakes, herbal tinctures, and much more. The bulk of the products are sold at discounted prices.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:1704
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/
31.The Virtual Lecture Hall
Virtual Lecture Hall is a pleasantly designed site that offers online continuing education courses for health professionals. Membership is free and provides a more personalized educational experience; CME credits cost $10 per hour, but bulk discounts are available (see the payment FAQ for details). Examples of courses are Current Management of Domestic Violence and Skin Cancer Education for Primary Care; two "test-drive" courses are available to visitors.
Purpose: Learning, Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Medical Students.
Reference index:283
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.vlh.com/
32.Vermont Secretary of State - Office of Professional Regulation
Vermont's Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) is the section of the Secretary of State's Office that is responsible for licensing, certification, registration and disciplinary matters for professions such as acupuncture, cosmetology, chiropractic, dental, dietician, mental health counselor, naturopath, nursing, occupational therapy, opticians, optometry, osteopath, pharmacy, physical therapy, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, psychology, radiologic therapy, social work and more. The site offers laws, rules, program information and more.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Dentists, Medical Doctors, Nurses.
Reference index:202
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.vtprofessionals.org/
33.Welcome to the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) establishes policies, priorities, and objectives for America's drug control program. Its goal is to reduce illicit drug use, manufacturing, and trafficking; drug-related crime and violence; and drug-related health consequences. Here you can find meeting information, research updates, medical news reports, and well-selected links about drug prevention, education, and treatment. Homepage hosts articles on highlighted drug topics.
Purpose: Learning, Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors.
Reference index:44118
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/
34.Kluwer Academic Publishers
Kluwer is a publishing company that produces over 750 print journals (600 of which are available online) and 1300 books each year. Fields covered include: technology, biology, agriculture, environmental sciences, medicine, business and economics, humanities, and social sciences. Excellent search feature gives you a quick and helpful orientation to titles of publications and subject headings.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Medical Students.
Reference index:26854
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.wkap.nl/
35.McPharmNet
This site provides several pages that are up and running, most of which are small collections of links to pharmacological pages.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors.
Reference index:111
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www-fhs.mcmaster.ca/mcpharm/
36.Health Care Information Resources -- Contents
Health Care Information Resources aims to satisfy healthcare consumers by making health information easily accessible. A collection of links in the areas of alternative medicine, wellness, and other disciplines of public concern are available. Many of the links lead to Canada-specific pages. Plenty of content and uncluttered design make this a pleasant portal.
Purpose: Learning, Reference.
Audience: Dentists, Medical Doctors, Medical Students, Nurses, Patients.
Reference index:1089
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www-hsl.mcmaster.ca/tomflem/top.html
37.Allied & Complementary Medicine&TM; [164]
This is a unique database covering the fields of complementary or alternative medicine. Descriptors used in indexing the records are based on MeSH (Medical Subject Headings).
Purpose: Learning, Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Nurses, Patients.
Reference index:12
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://library.dialog.com/bluesheets/html/bl0164.html
38.MCPHU Libraries: Find it on the Internet
MCP Hahnemann University Libraries provides the domestic and
international health review and abstracts categorized by disease and
specialty
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Medical Students, Nurses, Patients.
Reference index:9
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://library.mcphu.edu/resources/internet.html
39.Cardiovascular Drug List
The University of Utah Net Pharmacology presents prototypical cardiovascular drug list. Drugs are grouped according to therapeutic applications and mechanism of action. For many of the drugs there are also 2D and 3D molecular structures and audio of pronunciation.
Purpose: Learning, Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Medical Students.
Reference index:9
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://lysine.pharm.utah.edu/netpharm/netpharm_00/dlmaster.htm
40.NetPharmacology - Cardiovascular Drug List
The purpose of this drug list is to provide a concise review of the properties of prototypical cardiovascular drugs. Drugs are grouped according to therapeutic application and mechanism of action. In addition to textual information, there are also 2-D and 3-D molecular structures for many of the drugs.
Purpose: Learning.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Medical Students.
Reference index:10
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://lysine.pharm.utah.edu/netpharm_98/dlmaster.htm
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