Acronyms
for Health Information Sources--tells you what the acronyms
stand for (including acronyms for medical journals) and links to
relevant web sites when available.
Administration
on Aging -- government source of data, click here
for a list of Fact Sheets (which are in .pdf format)
Age
Source Worldwide -- "describes clearinghouses, databases,
libraries, directories, statistical resources, bibliographies and
reading lists, texts, and Web “metasites” focusing on aging or
closely allied subjects." Searchable.
AIDSInfo
-- info from the National Institute of Health on clinical trials,
treatment drugs, a glossary and more.
Alternative
Medicine Internet Links-- an excellent guide to chiropractic,
acupuncture, homeopathy, osteopathy, holistic medicine, herbal
medicine, and other alternative therapies.
Caregiving
Across the States: A State by State Resource -- great detailed
statistics for information on publicly-funded caregiver support
programs.
Family
Caregiver Alliance--links to resources and information for the
families caring for victims of Alzheimer's, stroke and other
debilitating long-term illnesses.
Foodapedia --
an interactive encyclopedia of caloric values of foods. Type in your
food item and it comes up with the calories. Excellent and easy; it
allows to compare items as well.
Flu Trends -- "Google
Flu Trends uses aggregated Google search data to estimate flu activity
in your state up to two weeks faster than traditional systems"
Glossary
of Genetic Terms -- from the National Human Genome Research
Institute, includes written definitions with illustrations and audio
explanations, plus links to related topics.
History of Pain -- how did folks from the past alleviate it thru
the ages?
HIV-AIDS
Information Center-- the latest research, news updates,
clinical guidelines, patient education materials, prevention fact
sheets and more.
HIV
InSite Knowledge Base -- updated regularly, strong on science
aspects. A comprehensive, on-line textbook of HIV disease from the
University of California San Francisco and San Francisco General
Hospital. Excellent.
Iowa Go Local -- Iowans can find hospitals, nursing homes,
clinics, pharmacies and other health providers.
Literature, Arts and Medicine Database -- "is an annotated
bibliography of prose, poetry, film, video and art which was developed
to be a dynamic, accessible, comprehensive resource in medical
humanities, for use in health/pre-health and liberal arts settings."
the menu is on the left side of the page -- Click
here for the
search box.
Merck
Manual--includes a full-text version and a new interactive
version.
Mesothelioma
Cancer Center– Abestos.com, a highly rated site that covers
all aspects of asbestos cancer. Includes bibliographic references and
U.S. state-by-state information.
