Drug Information
- MedlinePlus
- Mayo Clinic
- NLM/NIH
- RxList Pill Identification Tool
- Healthline Pill Identifier
- NLM/NIH PillBox
- FDA
- HIV Drug Resistance Databasea curated public database from Stanford University
- LactMedA peer-reviewed, referenced database of drugs to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. Data included are maternal and infant levels of drugs, possible effects on breastfed infants and on lactation, and alternate drugs to consider.
Evaluating Health Information
- MedlinePlusA good starting point for evaluating information on the web.
- National Cancer InstituteA factsheet to help you sift through all the information.
- Evaluating Internet Health Information: A Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine
Rumor Control
- QuackwatchQuackwatch is a "Guide to Quackery, Health Fraud, and Intelligent Decisions". Operated by Stephen Barrett, M.D.
- National Council Against Health FraudNational Council Against Health Fraud is a nonprofit health agency focusing on health misinformation, fruad, and quackery as public health problems. Links to publications, position papers and more.
MedlinePlus
Specific Conditions & Diseases
American Heart AssociationThe American Heart Association publishes a standard for providing basic and advanced life support, including standards for proper performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The AHA offers the most widely accepted certification for basic life support (BLS). The AHA is now also a provider of training for first aid, in addition to CPR.
More than 100 different types of arthritis and related conditions rob 50 million (one in every five) adults and 300,000 children of living life to its fullest. The Arthritis Foundation works to educate people about this serious, progressive and potentially life-threatening disease through information and programs that improve joint health and promote pain management.
NCI’s main responsibilities include coordinating the National Cancer Program; conducting and supporting cancer research; training physicians and scientists; and disseminating information about cancer detection, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, control, palliative care, and survivorship
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
Information on many diabetes topics written mostly for the general public and patients. Includes an A-Z list of topics and titles, introductory material on diabetes, treatment and complications information, and more. Some material is Easy to Read. From the US National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
Medical Pronounciations
Merck Manual
Online Medical Library
Home Edition
For Patients and Caregivers
Click a medical term and listen to the correct pronunciation.
Disclaimer
All health questions and concerns are best answered by a health care provider. These links are provided for general information purposes only. Please speak with your health care provider about the information you read on these guides.
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