Health Hyperlinks by Topic
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American Medical Association: Atlas of the Body (Select: For Patients/Atlas of the Body)
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e-anatomy.org (An interactive atlas of the human body/e-learning tool)
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GetBodySmart (Free tutorials, quizzes, diagrams and drawings that help explain the body's physiological interactions)
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Historical Anatomies on the WEB (images of illustration in anatomical books dating from the 15th century.
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Human Anatomy Online (organized by body systems)
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National Brain Tumor Foundation (An interactive tour of the brain. Select Patient, Friends, & Family/Information About Brain Tumors))
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National Heart Lung and Blood Institute: How the Heart Works (Select Diseases and Conditions Index/How the Heart Works)
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Seer's Training web site. US National Cancer Institute
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The Whole Brain Atlas. Harvard Medical School
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Anthrax (CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response)
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Center for Biosecurity. University of Pittsburg Medical Center
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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health : Preparedness
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Locate Alternate Health Care Sites. Rocky Mountain Regional Care Model for Bioterrorist Events.
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Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (eMedicine)
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Warfare - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (eMedicine)
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AAP Clinical Practice Guidelines (Pediatrics)
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Primary Care: Clinical Practice Guidelines (UCSF: Univ of California San Francisco)
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AAFP.Health Information for the whole family. (familydoctor)
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CDC Health Information . A to Z Information
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Health Topics/MEDLINEplus (National Library of Medicine) English/Spanish
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Healthfinder (US Department of Health & Human Services)
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Information for People with Cancer (National Cancer Institute)
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Mayo Clinic (Includes Symptoms Checker; First-Aid Guide)
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MEDEM: an information partnership of medical societies for consumer information
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U.S. Consumer Gateway...to Health Information FirstGov for Consumers
See also:
Consumer Health Web Manual (An Online "how to" manual)
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The Institute for Higher Education Policy. "The Investment Payoff: A 50 State Analysis of the Public and Private Benefits of Higher Education." Full text document of interest to legislators and policy administrators in education.
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ASHP Advantage: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
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American Medical Association. The Communication of Ethical Guidelines for Gifts to Physicians from Industry.
Includes four CE modules:
Overview of Ethical, Professional, and Legal Issues for Physicians' Relationships with Industry
American Medical Association Ethical Guidelines on Gifts to Physicians from Industry
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CE Medicus includes ' featured programs' and 'specialty pages'; supported by Merck & Co.,Inc.
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Medscape CME - free CME activities
Overviews/Tutorials
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Copyright and Intellectual Property. Association of Research Libraries
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Copyright. American Library Association
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Regents Guide to Understanding Copyright and Educational Fair Use. University System of Georgia.
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Copyright and Fair Use. Stanford University Library
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Crash Course in Copyright. University of Texas
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TEACH Toolkit. An Online Resource for Understanding Copyright and Distance Education. North Carolina State University
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Copyright Information. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Health Sciences Library
Request to Use Copyright Material or Register Copyright
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Rowland Medical Library Request Reserve Material
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Rowland Medical Library Sample letter for permission to copy
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SHERPA RoMEO Listing of publisher copyright policies
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SHERPA Juliet Research funders' open access policies
Library Guidelines and Classroom Copying
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eIFL.net : Electronic information for libraries. (includes full text Handbook on Copyright and Related issues for Libraries.)
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Guidelines for Selecting Copyright Management Options. Medical Library Association
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Electronic Reserves Copyright Policy. John Hopkins University. Welch. Medical Library.
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Fair Use Rules of Thumb: Coursepacks, Distance Learning, Research Copies, Reserves, Multimedia. University of Texas System.
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Model University Policy Regarding Faculty Publication in Scientific and Technical Scholarly Journals. Copyright Policy Task Force of the Triangle Research Libraries Network.
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Licensing Digital Information. Yale University Library.
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The American Geriatric Society Foundation for Health in Aging (includes 'Eldercare at Home' and 'Patient Education Forums')
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AARP (includes 'Family,Home & Legal'; prescription drug information; State by State guide to Nursing Home Performance Data)
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Eldercare Locator (Search for information by zip code, city or country)
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FirstGov for Seniors (Primarily aimed at active seniors)
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National Aging Information & Referral Support Center (Provides information on federal and national resources)
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National Council on Aging (Includes a BenefitsCheckUp to help people connect to the proper government services)
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National Institute on Aging (Includes Directory of Organizations; information on clinical trials and research)
Eldercare Financial and Legal Sources
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ElderLaw Answers (key elder law issues)
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Information on selecting an elder law attorney)
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National Elder Law Foundation ( Information on what to expect from a Certified Elder Law Attorney)
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National Senior Citizen's Law Center (NSCLC) (advocate for low-income seniors)
Eldercare Medical Sources
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Alzheimer Disease Research Center. University of Southern California
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Alzheimer Research Forum (Information on current research)
Elder Self-Care
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Family Caregiver Alliance (Includes handbook for long distance care giving)
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ADA: Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry American Dental Association
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CEBD: Centre for Evidence-Based Dentistry. Oxford, UK (Tutorials)
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Evidence-Based Dentistry. UNC. Health Science Library
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EBD: Evidence-Based Dentistry ( Journal from the publishers of Nature)
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Evidence-Based Dentistry. New Zealand Dental Association
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Evidence-Based Dentistry. Boston University (Resource list)
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EvidDents. (Search Engine - a collaboration of SumSearch and The Forsyth Institute for CEBD)
See Also:
Health Hyperlinks/Evidence-Based Medicine Resources
Information Services/Evidence-Based Medicine Tutorial
Evidence-Based Medicine Resources
EBM Full Text Sources:
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UpToDate Searchable database of clinical information written by professionals who scan the journal literature.
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InfoPOEMs; The Clinical Awareness System (Off Campus Login)
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Ovid EBM Reviews (Off Campus Login)
- Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (of controlled trials)
- Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effectiveness (DARE)
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PrimeAnswers: Best Evidence at the Point of Care. TRIAL web site. This web portal is being developed by the University of Washington funded by a grant from the National Library of Medicine to improve access to appraised information for primary care providers in their daily management of patients. This searchable site brings together multiple EBM resources: UpToDate. MDConsult, the Guidelines Clearinghouse, patient handouts, therapeutic alerts and topic summaries.
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TRIP: Turning Research Into Practice. Searchable database that brings together all the 'evidence-based' resources on the internet. Includes guidelines, poems, cats, e texts and journals. Recommended as a starting point.
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HSTAT: Health Services Technology Assessment Texts. Includes access to National Guidelines Clearinghouse, guidelines from CDC, and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
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UNC Critically Appraised Topics. Alphabetical list of clinical topics/questions from the University of North Carolina, Department of Internal Medicine.
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BestBets ( Best Evidence Topics). Listing of reviews relevant to Emergency Medicine compiled by the Emergency Department, Manchester Royal Infirmary, UK.
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CATs (Critically Appraised Topics). Based on guides developed at McMaster, topics are arranged by major clinical tasks such as therapy, diagnosis, prognosis etc. and compiled by the Southwestern Ontario Regional Academic Health Science Network.
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CATs. Evidence-Based Pediatrics. Searchable site of reviews arranged by subjects from the University of Michigan Health System.
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UWO Evidence-Based Neurology. Searchable or browsable for reviews on pediatric neurology topics from the University of Western Ontario.
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EBN Online (Evidence Based Nursing). An e journal published quarterly by the BMJ Publishing Group, alerts nurses to important clinical advances in therapy, diagnosis, etiology and prognosis. Each issue includes about 24 original studies selected from abou 140 journals.
EBM Literature Databases
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PEDro: The Physiotherapy Evidence Database. Maintained by the Centre for Evidence-Based Physiotherapy in Sydney, Australia, this is a searchable site for randomised controlled trials or systematic reviews on the effectiveness of therapies.
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OTseeker: Occupational Therapy Systematic Evaluation of Evidence is a comprehensive database of randomised clinical trials and systematic reviews on the effectiveness of interventions.
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SUMSearch. The University of Texas Health Science Center. Database search results are listed by breadth of information, that is, broad results are listed first and specific information follows to help the searcher choose needed information. Results come from e text, NLM resources, Cochrane and the NGC (National Guideline Clearinghouse).
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Ovid Cochrane Controlled Trials Register / MEDLINE / CINAHL
(Lib. Login Maybe Required)
EBM Definitions/Explanations/Filters
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Evidence-Based Medicine; finding the best clinical literature. University of Illinois, Chicago. Guide to 'what is EBM?'
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Evidence Based Medicine Tool Kit. From the University of Alberta, Canada this sites explains how tools such as clinical practice guidelines, systematic reviews are used for assessing evidence for better health care delivery.
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Introduction to clinical reasoning: Evidence Based Medicine Home Page. Medical University of South Carolina. (MUSC).
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Evidence-based search term filters for Ovid MEDLINE Univ.of Rochester Medical Center. Edward G. Miner Library. Includes search terms for retrieving 'quality research' articles.
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Evidence-based search term filters for Ovid CINAHL Univ. of Rochester medical Center. Edward G. Miner Library. Includes search terms for retrieving 'quality research' articles.
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PubMed Table for Clinical Queries Using Research Methodology Filters.
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Centres for Health Evidence. Users' Guide to Evidence-Based Practice. This is similar to the JAMA series of articles on how to read research.
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Evidence-Based Nursing. Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine. University Health Network. Mt. Sinai Hospital. Text for teaching EBN.
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Evidence-Based Nursing. University of Minnesota. Includes definitions, teaching aids, a good list of EBN internet sites and journals.
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Nursing Sites on the World Wide Web. Evidence-based nursing and health care resources. University of Buffalo provides a list of EBM sites.
EBM International Sites
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HIRU; Health Information Research Unit. Evidence-Based health Informatics. McMaster Univeristy, Hamilton, Canada.
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Netting the Evidence: a ScHARR Introduction to Evidenced Based Practice on the Internet.
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Bandolier: Evidence based health care. Oxford.
See Also:
Health Hyperlinks/Dentistry Case Studies
Information Services/Evidence-Based Medicine Tutorial
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NIH. National Human Genome Research Institute Policy and Legislation
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Genetics Home Reference (National Library of Medicine)
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SHERPA Juliet Research funders' open access policies
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Bettering the Health of Minority Americans: The Commonwealth Fund.
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CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Office of Minority Health
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Healthfinder - your guide to reliable health information. Minority Health.
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US Department of Health and Human Resources. Office of Minority Health
African American
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NDIC: National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. Diabetes in African Americans.
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NHLBI: Improving Cardiovascular Health in African Americans: Package of Seven Easy-to-Read Booklets.
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US Dept. of Health and Human Services. Office of the Surgeon General.
Culturally Specific Mental Health Resources: African Americans
Hispanic/Latino
Asian/Pacific Islander
Native American
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US Dept of Health and Human Services. Indian Health Services.
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Native Health Databases. University of New Mexico.
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WWW Virtual Library: American Indians. Index of Native American Health resources on the Internet
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AHRQ. Evidence Report/Technology Assessment: #81. Literacy and Health Outcomes.
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CSG: Council of State Governments. State Officials Guide to Health Literacy/Tool Kit.
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IOM: National Academies Institute of Medicine. Health Literacy: A Prescription to End Confusion.
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National Institute for Literacy Special Collections. Health & Literacy.
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FEDSTATS (Gateway to statistics from over 100 US federal agencies)
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National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information. Statistics and Interventions.
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CMS: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Medicaid Statistics and Data
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American Heart Association. Heart and Stroke Statistical Update
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National Cancer Institute . SEER: Surveillance, Epidemiology & End Results
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History of Science, Technology and Medicine Biographical Dictionary
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Johns Hopkins University: Some Electronic Resources in History of Science, Medicine and Technology
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New York University: Medical Humanities: Literature, Arts and Medicine Database
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American Medical Writers Association. Delaware Valley Chapter. (Resources/General includes links to syle guides)
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How to Write Easy to Read Health Materials NLM. MedlinePlus
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Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals ICMJE
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Citing Medicine: the NLM Style Guide to Authors, Editors, and Publishers 2nd. ed. 2007
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American Psychoanalytic Association on-Line Search Facility for the Jourlit/Bookrev Databases
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The PILOTS database: An electronic index to the traumatic stress literature
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The University of Mississippi Medical Center. Risk Management.
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JCAHO: Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Patient Safety.
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AHRQ; Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Medical Errors and Patient Safety.
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American Hospital Association (AHA)-Quality and Patient Safety
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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Center on Patient Safety
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Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies-Healthcare and Quality
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Drug Software
ePocrates
This is a premier clinical drug database for handhelds. Useful to confirm dosages, check for generics, and evaluate interactions. Includes a free version and a new ePocrates Essentials for Nurses.Lexi Drugs describes drug mechanisms of action. Offers a free trial
Free Software
C-Tools
From the American Cancer Society free information on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment for your PDA.CollectiveMed.com
Includes information on PDA hardware, software, accessories, technical support and equipment. A category for Free Medical PDA Software is on the main page. Includes:
ABGPro - program for automatic analysis of arterial blood gases
EBM Calculator - calculates relevant statistics for diagnostic, prospective or case-controlled studies and for randomized controlled trials.
MedCalc - a free complete medical calculator containing all the most commonly used equations for Palm.Diagnosaurus
Handheld version of Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment published by McGraw-Hill incorporates about 500 symptoms and signs and about 700 diseases. Product is searchable by disease, symptom, and organ system.ePocrates Rx
Free version of the recognized drug database, ePocratesJournalToGo
Users register to receive free abstracts of journal articles or Reuters news items on selected topics.
Enables reading on the go. Keep current on medical literature via handheld.PocketPCSoft.net: Medical Software and Freeware
Free downloads of Archimedes, HandyRef, Glasgow Coma Scale Calculator, Glucontrol Calculator, and free texts for Clinical Dermatology, Clinical Neurology and Clinical Trauma & Toxicology.PubMed for Use on Handheld, Wireless Devices
Skyscape/Products
Choose Free Products from the Category drop down menu. The following software is available:
Archimedes (medical calculator)
ACC Pocket Guidelines
.911 - Emergency Responder
ARTbeat - drug or disease alerts from the CDC or the FDA
CDC Spotlights
MedWatch - adverse drug reports from the FDA
ICD - 9CMWISER (Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders) - information to assist first responders during hazardous material incidents in identifying chemicals and giving treatment.
Medical Resources
ectopicbrain: Palm OS Handhelds in Clinical Practice.
Maintained by Dr. K.E. Willyard, a family practitioner, this site is a personal list primarily oriented to ambulatory family medicine.Handheld Computers in Family Medicine
Developed by Kam Hunter, MD, this site includes essential PDA programs for family medicine practitioners. Includes a selection of free medical references.PDAs in Family Practice , hosted by the University of Rochester Medical Center Department of Family Medicine is focused on the Palm OS handheld and offers a guide for the beginner.
Handheldmed
Provides guide to buying a PDA vs Tablet PC. Lists books, hardware, software and some partners (Dell).
Offers Patient Tracker a software to keep patient recordsHealthy PalmPilot.com
Includes 900 medical resources, listed by categories: diagnosis, health and fitness, interventions, investigations, record tracking, references and research tools. Freeware is labeled within the lists.pdaMD.com/AMA PDA Center Offers discounts to AMA members
pdaMD.com Health PDA discussion boards & chat events
Site includes a PDA Buying Guide, articles on medical applications and a discussion board. Software is listed for Palm OS and for the Pocket PC. Includes FreeWare.Pediatrics on Hand: The Complete Guide to the Pediatric Handheld
This site offers the most up-to-date collection of pediatric specific programs and files, organized by broad topics: Basics, Favorites, Medical Professionals and For parents.Palm Pilot Page was developed for members of the Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program at Baylor College of Medicine. Includes information for beginners and descriptive explanations of medical and essential software.
Medical School Resources
Handheld Recommendations. Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine
Offers detailed reviews and summaries of software and includes hardware comparisonsPDAs for Health Care Providers. Arizona Health Sciences Library.
Comprehensive site includes Tips for Productivity, a bibliography of 606 citations, grants & support programs, tutorials and software.PDAs in Health Care: Educational Sites. Medical University of South Carolina Library
Offers information on how other schools and libraries are using PDA technology.PDA Medicine. Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Broad list of PDA resources including Dental and EBM/clinical tools.
PDA Resources. Mercer University. School of Medicine. Mercer Medical Library.
Site includes information oriented to PDA applications in Medical Schools.Nursing
Nursing Resources for the PDA. OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. Library & Resource Center.
Site includes PDA tools for nurses, training sites, articles and listservs.AACN's PDA Center. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
Information on hardware and software is listed in order of popularity. Includes tutorials and articles on PDA application in critical nursing practice.
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Plagiarism. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Electronic Plagiarism Seminar. Le Moyne College
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CIOMS. International Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research Involving Human Subjects
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NIH Funded Research / Open Access
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SHERPA Juliet Research funders' open access policies
Research Methods / Evaluation
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
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World Health Organization. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
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McGill University Health Sciences Library. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
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New England Journal of Medicine - Early Release (full text articles on SARS)
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SARSReference (textbook with monthly updates)
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Medical Education
AAMC. MedEdPORTAL; Providing Online Resources to Advanced Learning in Medical Education
HEAL:Health Education Assets Library. National Digital Library sponsored by National Science
Foundation and the National library of Medicine.
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Consumer Health Workshop Materials
PubMed for Public Librarians
Health Information for Public Librarians
Health Information on the Internet
Evaluating Health Information on the Internet
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Images
NYPL (New York Public Library) Digital Gallery
(Free online collection of 275,00 images from its collections.)
GetBodySmart (Free tutorials, quizzes, diagrams and drawings that help explain the body's physiological interactions)
Goldminer. American Roentgen Ray Society (Free searchable images published in selected radiology journals)
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Women's Health Resources. Office of Research on Women's Health
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Women's Health Resources. NLM/NIH
