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The Following Links May be of Interest
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The following is a compilation of health-related sites available for use by health professionals and the general public. This list is by no means all encompassing, but will provide a starting point for searching and evaluating medical information on the Internet. These WWW pages may change periodically or may be deleted entirely.
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Alternative and Homeopathic Medicine
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Agency for Toxic Substances on Disease Registry (ATSDR)
Public Health Service agency with searchable databases for environmental health and hazardous substances. Includes FAQs on toxicology, HazDat database, Science Corner and Top 20 Hazardous Substances.Antimicrobial Use Guidelines-University of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin Hospitals P & T guidelines. Searchable by agent names, antibiotic class, organism, empiric therapy and HIV/AIDs. No references given.Census Bureau (U.S. Census Bureau)
This is the home page for the US Census Bureau. You can navigate the entire site from here, or if you wish to see population estimates for your state for 2000 (by county), click here.CenterWatch Clinical Trials Listing Service
Listing of current clinical trials, profiles of selected study centers, e-mail notification service of new clinical trials, links to information on newly approved drugs and links to other investigational sites.Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS)
CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society, is the producer of the largest and most comprehensive databases of chemical information.Clinical Pharmacology Online Drug Database
Free monographs of common drugs. Subscriber fee for monographs on investigational agents, nutrition and less common drugs. Also available by subscription are interaction reports, administration reports and patient information pages.EPA web site on CCA (chromated copper arsenate)
This site provides background information on chromated copper arsenate (CCA), a chemical mixture consisting of arsenic, chromium and copper, which is registered for wood preservative uses. The site provides a variety of EPA's consumer resource documents, recent press releases, and relevant links.FDA New Drug Approvals List
Food and Drug Administration site that lists new drug approvals for the last 12 months. Searches farther back may be done through the FDA home page.FDA Special Nutritionals Adverse Events Monitoring System
Data from the Special Nutritional Adverse Event Monitoring System website for dietary supplements has not been added to or updated since 1999, and the website has now been removed. More information regarding the enhancement of the website will be posted as it becomes available and as funding permits.Medline Plus
Guide to consumer health information sources; product of the National Library of Medicine. Requires no registration and contains no commercial support or advertising.Merck Publications
Access to several Merck Publications from this site: Merck Index, Merck Veterinary Manual, Merck Manual of Medical Information - Home Edition and the Merck Manual of Geriatrics.MSDS Search
The MSDSSEARCH.COM, Inc., National MSDS Repository, provides FREE access to over 2.5 million Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), and links to the manufacturers.Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Edited by critical care pediatricians, this site has literature reviews, journal club, patient resources, online pediatric journal, rare case registry, searchable database and links to critical care sites.Pharmaceutical Information Network
Search for drug information by trade or generic name, FAQ's, patient information. Includes latest pharmacy relevant news, discussion groups, pharmaceutical companies and links to other pharmacy sites.PubMed (National Library of Medicine (NLM) MEDLINE Search)
PubMed provides access to over 12 million MEDLINE citations back to the mid-1960's and additional life science journals. PubMed includes links to many sites providing full text articles and other related resources. Also, a new Entrez database, Journals, provides search and display features, and includes all the journals in the Entrez databases such as PubMed, Nucleotide, and Protein.
Prolongation of the QT Interval
Run by The University of Arizona is a Center for Education on Research and Therapeutics (CERT), this site is devoted to the education and research of drug- induced arrythmias especially those due to prolongation of the QT interval on the ECG. Prolongation of the QT interval can result in the potentially lethal arrhythmia, torsades de pointes. CERT has launched an "International Registry for Drug-Induced Arrhythmias" to learn from cases of drug-induced arrhythmia now so that they can be prevented in future cases. The site also provides lists of drugs that prolong QT or cause torsades de pointes (www.Torsades.org).RxList Search
Search for drug names, keywords, imprint codes, NDC, and medical terminology Top 200 drugs list, pharmacy humor and links to many other pharmacy sites.Safetylit Injury Prevention Literature Update
This site provides information about the occurrence and prevention of injuries is available from many sources and disciplines.
Toxikon Multimedia Project
Toxikon is a Medical Toxicology Consortium Including Cook County Hospital, The University of Illinois Hospital, and Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois. This site contains toxicology cases and lectures, Toxidrome review, antidotes, discussion groups and links to other toxicology sites.TOXNET Web Search
TOXNET is sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, through the Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program of its Specialized Information Services Division. This free-of-charge search interface provides access to the TOXNET system of databases on toxicology, hazardous chemicals, and related areas.United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service
Responsible for the safety of the commercial supply meat, poultry and eggs, this site links to recalls on food products.University of Iowa
This site contains toxicology related links from the University of Iowa library site. Links to Poisonous Plants, General Poisoning, Forensic Toxicology and other Toxicology related databases.
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
Public Health Service agency with searchable databases for environmental health and hazardous substances. Includes Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) on toxicology, HazDat database, Science Corner and Top 20 Hazardous Substances.American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT)
This site provides a historical perspective on the organization, its mission, membership and committees.American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Access the latest position statements from the organization, educational resoruce guide to information for health professionals and the public.American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) Electronic Continuing Education
This site provides continuing education for specialists in poison information on a variety of topics. Topics are covered in two week modules. Questions are provided daily via electronic mail or through this internet site.American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
The Medical Toxicology Boards are now administered through this agency. This site provides information about the Board, their public education programs and publicationsAmerican College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT)
In addition to learning about the College, learn about ACMTnet and the Internet Journal of Medical Toxicology.American Council for Drug Education (ACDE)
Helpful teaching aids and other resource material on substance abuse.American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA)
Web site for the American Pharmaceutical Association. Includes drug recalls, residency sites, government news, current news, mall, student area, research interests, membership information and links to other pharmacy sites.American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
Web site for the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Contains career information, publications, meeting news, pharmacy news, information on upcoming meetings and conferences and continuing education, online journal (AJHP), links to other sites and conference and networking areas. Some areas are accessible to members only.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This website includes a link to MMWR, health information, traveler's health and vaccination recommendations, statistics and epidemiology, publications, immunization information, training and employment.Case Management Society of America (CMSA)
This site contains information that supports the profession of case management, and has clinical information and disease related links. The association is dedicated to the support and development of case management through educational forums, networking opportunities, and legislative involvement.Children's Health Environmental Coalition (CHEC)
Practical and accurate information for parents on how to prevent children from being exposed to hazards in their homes.CHES's Health eHouse contains a clickable virtual house that parents can tour, a quiz that provides a personalized assessment of the home environment, and articles, how to lists, shopping lists, chemical profiles and more to help parents determine if their child is at risk and how to keep them from harm.
US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Contains information to help keep American families safe by reducing the risk of injury or death from consumer products. Includes sections such as 4 Kids, Library, Public Calendar, Recalls, Talk to Us, What's Happening, etc.
Council on Family Health
The Council on Family Health is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating consumers about the proper use of nonprescription and prescription medicines, dietary supplements, home safety and personal health.Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC)
A comprehensive site about this organization's initiative to reduce child disability and death due to injury and illness. The site includes products, services, links to injury and illness prevention services, and much more.Environmental Protection Agency
This website links to many aspects of the EPA, including recent press releases, regulatory action, databases and much more.FCD Educational Services
FCD Educational Services, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides alcohol, tobacco and other drug education for schools and colleges in the United States and abroad.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Contains information on foods, human drugs, biologics, devices, cosmetics, toxicology, news releases, legal briefs and the "Orange Book" through the Center for Drug Information. Also contains article and a search engine.Freevibe
This colorful, teen-friendly site is filled with reliable facts about drug use and has a teen chat room where young people talk about drug-related issues.Join Together Online
Join Together Online is a resource center and meeting place for communities working to reduce the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use.Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare organizations (JCAHO)
Information on the accredited organizations, performance reports, stands for accreditation, news briefs an by 1998, reports on all accredited organizations during their last review.Library of Congress
This Home page includes American history, full text of current bills in House of Representatives and the Senate, exhibitions, library service catalogs and a research tools database.National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Public Information on NCI facts, CancerNet, cancer information searches with answers to questions, research interests and administrative section on cancer.National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
Information about resources and referrals, alcohol and drug facts and publications. This is a service of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the US Department of Health and Human Services.National Inhalant Prevention Coalition (NIPC)
This organization, funded in part by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is dedicated to education on the dangers of inhalant abuse.National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Contains information on news and events, health information, Library catalogs and journals, grant information and links to the other organizations that make up NIH. Information about clinical trials available here.National Institute on Drug Abuse
This site provides reliable, factual data and is a valuable resource for parents and educators looking for effective ways to communicate with young people about alcohol and other drug use.National Library of Medicine
Access to Grateful Med, newsletters, reports, the Visible Human Project, MeSH headings, history of medicine, NIH Clinical Alerts, research programs, grants and Special Information Programs on toxicology, AIDS/HIV and others.National Pesticide Information Center
A source of factual chemical, health, and environmental information about more than 600 pesticide active ingredients incorporated into over 50,000 different products registered for use in the United States since 1947. This center is a cooperative effort of Oregon State University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency providing access to general pesticide, technical, and regulatory information.National Toxicology Program (NTP)
A section of NIH, this site provides information about potentially toxic substances, study results, news, abstracts and search for chemical health and safety information.Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Information about OSHA, regulations and compliance, outreach training and publications can be found at this site.Partnership for a Drug-Free America
A one-stop shopping resource for parents. From prevention to intervention, this site has it all. Includes an extensive reading list, and addresses for free publications.Poison Prevention Week Council
This Web site has been established to provide public information about the Poison Prevention Week Council, events associated with National Poison Prevention Week, and steps that you can take to help prevent accidental poisonings. It is also intended to promote community involvement in efforts to prevent accidental poisonings of small childrenUnited States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Information about USDA, food safety, home canning, news, legislation and much more.
CNN Health Information
Current health news from CNN.EurekAlert
News server for up-to-date research in science, medicine and engineering. Posted daily by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. News releases, journal links, institutional links.First Alert (CO information)
Information about carbon monoxide, health effects, sources, detectors, current OSHA standards and more.Health on the Net Foundation
International organization with a searchable database, free MedlineŽ, media gallery, conferences and events, FAQ's. Designed to link and build medical communication with the international medical community.HealthTouch Online
Health information by specialty, drug information, health resource directory.\Learn about Chemicals around your House
This interactive site teaches children about ordinary household pesticide products that may contain harmful chemicals. The web site includes information about toxic substances stored in different rooms in the house, and answers commonly asked questions on safe use and storage of pesticides and other toxic productsMedical Breakthroughs
Site has e-mail for "first to know" news, latest reports and weekly topics. Free subscription, archives of back issues and links to other sites.Physician Select - American Medical Association
Online list published by the AMA of physicians including, name, address, phone number, education, residency training and board certification. Some physicians have expanded listings with interests. Over 690,000 physicians listed. Also contains list of medical journals.
Alternative and Homeopathic Medicine:
Alternative Health News Online
Alternative Medicine Home Page
This site is a jumpstation for sources of information on unconventional, unorthodox, unproven, or alternative, complementary, innovative, integrative therapies.Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)
CSPI is a strong advocate for nutrition and health, food safety, alcohol policy, and sound science. Its produces an award-winning newsletter, Nutrition Action Healthletter, providing reliable information on nutrition and healthDr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases
Homeopathy Home Page
Site has a reference library, subscription service, links and web resources.International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements (IBIDS) Database Produced by the Office of Dietary Supplements of the National Institutes of Health, in conjunction with the Food and Nutrition Information Center of the National Agricultural Library, U. S. Department of Agriculture. IBIDS contains bibliographic records, including abstracts published in international scientific journals on the topic of dietary supplements, including vitamins, minerals, herbal and botanical supplements.
NIH National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
Advanced Hazmat Life Support (AHLS)
Continuing education course for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, industrial hygienists and other health professions involved in the response to hazardous materials emergencies, sponsored by the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT).Healthgate
Family health library database containing OTC's and free MedlineŽ. Search CancerLit, AIDSline, PsychInfo, Bioethicsline. Some resources require a fee.HMS Beagle - BioMedNet Magazine
A biweekly webzine for biological and medical researchers, with a daily digest of Web resources and published material.Medical Matrix
Clinical medical resources with peer-reviewed links to medical sites, news, major journals. Contains 3000 entries. Run by physicians. Searchable database or browse.Medicine Net
Site contains databases on disease and treatments, medical dictionary, news, medications and side effects, ask the experts, clinical trials, first aid and links to poison control centers.Medscape
Popular net site with new drug and therapy information, oncology issues, MedlineŽ, news, journals, patient information, case studies, clinical pearls, practice guidelines and a bookstore.Medsite Navigator
Many links in this site including daily news, healthcare news, journals, medical schools, conferences, searchable drug database, software, MedlineŽ, university links, physicians, employment and toll free numbers for healthcare information.Modern Medicine
Contains links to the following specialty journals: Modern Medicine, Geriatrics, Dermatology Times, Ophthalmology Times, Formulary, Urology Times, Managed Healthcare, Cosmetic Surgery Times and Physicians Management.OncoLink
Frequently used cancer site with links to medical specialities. Contains information on cancer by type, information on causes, prevention, screening and treatment of cancer. Clinical trials, FAQ's, news and financial issues are also present.Pharmacy Information on the Internet (PharmWeb)
This site has other mirrors. Contains PharmWeb Yellow Pages, Parenteral Drug Association, World Wide Alert, patient information, employment, school sites, government sites and publications.www.shroomfestival.com
The annual Telluride Mushroom Festival-designed for people interested in edible, psychoactive, and poisonous wild mushrooms-will be held in Telluride, Colorado, Aug. 21-24. The festival features mushroom lectures, forays, hands-on identification and cultivation workshops, and a mushroom feast. There's even mushroom poetry and a mushroom parade-down the main street of Telluride.WWW Virtual Library-Pharmacy
Advertised as the "one stop shopping" for pharmacy on the web. Contains links to pharmacy schools, organizations, pharmaceutical companies, employment and drug information.
Poison Center Member Web Pages
ASPCA - Animal Poison Control Center
Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center
California Poison Control System
Central New York Poison Center
Children's Hospital of Michigan Poison Control Center
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Poison Control Center
Cincinnati Drug and Poison Information Center
Connecticut Poison Control Center
DeVos Children's Hospital Regional Poison Center
Finger Lakes Regional Poison Center
Florida Poison Information Center - Jacksonville
Florida Poison Information Center - Miami
Florida Poison Information Center - Tampa
Hennepin Regional Poison Center
Hudson Valley Poison Education Center
Iowa Statewide Poison Control Center
Kentucky Regional Poison Center
Louisiana Drug and Poison Information Center
Long Island Regional Poison and Drug Information Center
National Capital Poison Center
Nebraska Regional Poison Center
New Jersey Poison Information and Education System
New Mexico Poison & Drug Information Center
Oklahoma Poison Control Center
Ontario Regional Poison Control Center
Regional Center for Poison Control and Prevention Serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island
San Jorge Children's Hospital Poison Center
The Poison Control Center - Philadelphia
PROSAR International Poison Control Center
Regional Poison Control Center - Birmingham
Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Center
University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics Poison Control Center
West Texas Regional Poison Center
Western New York Poison Center