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Medical Sitesdrkoop.comA consumer site that is comprehensive and consumer oriented. Patrons can benefit from the site in any number of ways, from using the drug checker to retrieving articles on health related topics to joining electronic support groups to using the site as a reference tool for finding out about experts on some specific topic. healthfinder This government site links to information from a variety of federal and state organizations (National Institute of Health, Center for Disease Control.) Medline Plus This essential site presents information culled from a variety of governmental and other research sources on any facet of health care - diseases, doctors, hospitals, libraries. Yahoo Health An easy to use search engine which produces links to web sites based on the search terms. The Megasite Project The University of Michigan guide to online health information. Healthtouch Online Information on drugs, disorders, health care providers and organizations. Medicinenet Health news, procedures and tests, a dictionary, pharmaceutical information, and more. Web MD Large, comprehensive site with sub-sites for consumers, physicians, health teachers, and administrators. Texas Department of State Health Services The Department of State Health Services Web site, includes resources for children and families, community/public health, prevention, statistics, and links to Texas organizations. Texas Department of State Health Services Audiovisual Library Has collection of over 2,000 audiovisuals that circulate throughout Texas on a free short-term loan basis. Includes a variety of health and safety topics available to general audiences from preschool to adult. Formats include 1/2" VHS video, CD-ROM's, slides, audiocassettes, educational models, charts, and 16mm film. Online version of catalog available at this site. American Hospital Directory Provides detailed criteria evaluating particular hospitals. Association of Cancer Online Resources Includes mailing lists and links to cancer resources, and ways to contact the organization. Confronting Pancreatic Cancer Has a database which is the largest compliation of clinical trials against pancreatic cancer in the world, comprised of almost 370 trials in more than 1,000 locations throughout the world. Pancreatica provides a concentrated wealth of current and topical scientific and medical information about pancreatic cancer. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Information on this subsidiary program of NIH and alternative medicine in general. Includes a searchable database of citations and abstracts reaching back over 30 years. Material on this site tends to be more scientific that others pertaining to the topic. Mental Help.net Searchable site with literature on disorders, treatment, support groups and other organizations, and links to online resources. Covers the gamut of psychological and psychiatric problems as well as the simple problems which may affect well-being. American Psychological Association Information about the APA as well as links and lists of publications for professionals and interested lay persons. The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Useful for those seeking resources and support for children with disabilities. AllRefer.com Health Medical resource provides reliable and comprehensive information and news on diseases, symptoms, tests, surgeries, injuries, nutrition, medications, and poisons. Focuses on family and community health. |
