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Abbreviations of Chemical Compounds
Description: Unravels abbreviations related to chemical names. Includes acronyms, abbreviations, and some trade names. Description: Unravels abbreviations related to chemical names. Includes acronyms, abbreviations, and some trade names.

ABC of Complementary Medicine: What is Complementary Medicine
Description: This article appeared in BMJ in 1999. It provides an excellent overview of the... Description: This article appeared in BMJ in 1999. It provides an excellent overview of the different therapies that make up complementary medicine including a history of the discipline, approaches to treatment, and training.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Description: AHRQ is responsible for supporting research designed to improve the quality, safety, and effectiveness of... Description: AHRQ is responsible for supporting research designed to improve the quality, safety, and effectiveness of healthcare in the United States while providing information that helps consumers make better healthcare decisions. Site also provides visitors with statistics on patient safety, results from surveys, findings from healthcare related studies, and funding opportunities.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ): Clinical Practice Guidelines Online
Description: AHRQ sponsored development of a series of 19 clinical practice guidelines now available through an... Description: AHRQ sponsored development of a series of 19 clinical practice guidelines now available through an electronic full-text retrieval system.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ): Evidence-Based Practice
Description: AHRQ’s Evidence-based Practice Centers develop evidence reports and technology assessments based on rigorous, comprehensive syntheses,... Description: AHRQ’s Evidence-based Practice Centers develop evidence reports and technology assessments based on rigorous, comprehensive syntheses, and analyses of the scientific literature on topics relevant to clinical, social science/behavioral, economic, and other healthcare organization and delivery issues.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ): Guide to Clinical Preventive Services
Description: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) was convened by the Public Health Service to... Description: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) was convened by the Public Health Service to evaluate clinical research rigorously in order to assess the merits of preventive measures, including screening tests, counseling, immunizations, and preventive medications.

The AIDS Malignancy Consortium (AMC)
Description: This site provides information regarding the AMC in general, AMC clinical investigators and their sites,... Description: This site provides information regarding the AMC in general, AMC clinical investigators and their sites, currently open AMC protocols, and links to other cancer-related informational Web sites.

AIDS Malignancy Program
Description: The AIDS Malignancy Program supports pre-clinical and clinical studies for the treatment of cancer in... Description: The AIDS Malignancy Program supports pre-clinical and clinical studies for the treatment of cancer in HIV+ and immunocompromised patients. Visitors to this site will be able to find links to related resources, information on clinical trials and new departmental initiatives, training and research, and download the 2004 edition of the AIDS-Oncology Resources Handbook

All About Bone Cancer, American Cancer Society (ACS)
Description: The overview provides answers to common questions about bone cancer, while the detailed guide provides... Description: The overview provides answers to common questions about bone cancer, while the detailed guide provides more in-depth answers to those same questions.

Allnurses.com
Description: Contains international nursing resources including associations, Boards of Nursing, colleges and universities, nursing bulletin boards,... Description: Contains international nursing resources including associations, Boards of Nursing, colleges and universities, nursing bulletin boards, newsgroups, continuing education.

ALTBIB: Bibliography on Alternatives to Animal Testing
Description: ALTBIB identifies methods and procedures helpful in supporting the development, testing, application, and validation of... Description: ALTBIB identifies methods and procedures helpful in supporting the development, testing, application, and validation of alternatives to the use of vertebrates in biomedical research and toxicology testing.

Alternative Medicine
Description: Access databases, government, and Web resources on alternative medicine. Description: Access databases, government, and Web resources on alternative medicine.

American Academy of Dermatology
Description: The largest dermatologic association providing information for consumers and professionals on a variety of dermatologic... Description: The largest dermatologic association providing information for consumers and professionals on a variety of dermatologic conditions. Several publications are available at no cost including Clinical Guidelines.

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Description: Information for postoperative treatments or corrections after head and neck cancers. Patients and medical professionals... Description: Information for postoperative treatments or corrections after head and neck cancers. Patients and medical professionals can access information on procedures, meetings, and educational links.

American Academy of Neurology (AAN): Practice Guidelines
Description: A list of all current clinical practice guidelines and related tools from the AAN, including... Description: A list of all current clinical practice guidelines and related tools from the AAN, including patient and physician summaries of selected guidelines.

American Academy of Otolaryngology
Description: Head and Neck Cancer section has information on the symptoms, risks and prevention. Physicians Educations... Description: Head and Neck Cancer section has information on the symptoms, risks and prevention. Physicians Educations Tools link available.

American Academy of Pediatrics
Description: Information on the physical, mental, social health for all infants, children, adolescent, and young adults.... Description: Information on the physical, mental, social health for all infants, children, adolescent, and young adults. Health topics range from AIDS to vaccines. Site provides a bookstore where the user can buy educational sources. Professionals can see meetings; evidence-based topic reviews; brochures on pediatric courses; and grants information.

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) Medical Clinical Guidelines Online Index
Description: AACE’s alphabetical list of guidelines for clinical practice and position statements. Acrobat Reader is... Description: AACE’s alphabetical list of guidelines for clinical practice and position statements. Acrobat Reader is required to read these documents.

American Association of Immunologists (AAI)
Description: AAI’s mission is to advance knowledge of immunology and related disciplines, to foster the exchange... Description: AAI’s mission is to advance knowledge of immunology and related disciplines, to foster the exchange of ideas and information among investigators, and to promote an understanding of immunology. The Web site provides visitors with access to information about grants and awards, training, courses, and news.

American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
Description: ABMS is a not-for-profit organization comprising 24 medical specialty boards. Visitors to this site have... Description: ABMS is a not-for-profit organization comprising 24 medical specialty boards. Visitors to this site have access to many of ABMS’ conference proceedings and other publications, contact information for member boards, a search service (requires registration).

American Brain Tumor Association
Description: Source for information about brain tumors, treatment options, clinical trials and living with a brain... Description: Source for information about brain tumors, treatment options, clinical trials and living with a brain tumor. The site also provides links to professional resources such as meetings, research funding, and publications. Patients have access to online support groups or networking links and option of searching medical journals.

American Cancer Society
Description: Events and programs for participating in fundraising efforts, and supporting legislation on a local and... Description: Events and programs for participating in fundraising efforts, and supporting legislation on a local and national level. Also includes cancer statistics; information on cancer treatment, clinical trials and coping with cancer.

American Cancer Society (ACS) – Colorectal Cancer
Description: Information on colon and rectal cancers including risks, prevention, and treatments. The ACS has links... Description: Information on colon and rectal cancers including risks, prevention, and treatments. The ACS has links to the latest news on the risks and prevention. The site has online patient guides on screening/tests and detection; brochures are also available in Spanish.

American Cancer Society - All About Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin's Type
Description: Detailed guides explaining risk factors, prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment options, and staging. The site... Description: Detailed guides explaining risk factors, prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment options, and staging. The site also provides a glossary and a treatment option tool where a patient is assisted in treatment decisions and types of questions to ask doctors. The tool is free but requires registration.

American Cancer Society Cancer Statistics
Description: The ACS tracks cancer occurrence, including the number of deaths, cases, and how long people... Description: The ACS tracks cancer occurrence, including the number of deaths, cases, and how long people survive after diagnosis. ACS also tracks data regarding behaviors that influence the risk of developing cancer and the use of screening tests.

American College of Cardiology (ACC) Clinical Statements/Guidelines
Description: ACC provides evidence-based clinical statements & guidelines developed by practitioners of cardiovascular medicine to help... Description: ACC provides evidence-based clinical statements & guidelines developed by practitioners of cardiovascular medicine to help address contemporary practice issues.

American College of Gastroenterology
Description: Comprehensive Web site on gastroenterological health including colorectal. Physicians and patients have access to educational... Description: Comprehensive Web site on gastroenterological health including colorectal. Physicians and patients have access to educational materials such as guidelines on gastrointestinal diseases and colorectal online resources. The latest news and research, including abstracts are featured under Breaking News.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
Description: Comprehensive site with a range of subjects from hormone therapy to finding a doctor. The... Description: Comprehensive site with a range of subjects from hormone therapy to finding a doctor. The site also has links to continuing medical education, books, meetings, PubMed, and practice guidelines for professionals.

American College of Physicians (ACP) Guidelines
Description: ACP produces "evidence-based clinical practice guidelines" that cover many areas of internal medicine, such as... Description: ACP produces "evidence-based clinical practice guidelines" that cover many areas of internal medicine, such as screening for cancer or other major diseases, diagnosis, treatment and medical technology.

American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
Description: The Commission on Cancer is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and... Description: The Commission on Cancer is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for cancer patients through standard-setting, prevention, research, education, and the monitoring of comprehensive quality care.

American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
Description: Association’s mission is to advance the science and practice of gastroenterology. Description: Association’s mission is to advance the science and practice of gastroenterology.

American Gastroenterological Association Medical Position Statement: Role of the Gastroenterologist in the Management of Esophageal Carcinoma
Description: Evidence based clinical practice guideline from the National Guideline Clearinghouse for management of esophageal cancer. Description: Evidence based clinical practice guideline from the National Guideline Clearinghouse for management of esophageal cancer.

American Head & Neck Society
Description: Site promotes advances in research and provides education in head and neck cancers, specifically, oropharynx... Description: Site promotes advances in research and provides education in head and neck cancers, specifically, oropharynx and oral cavity tumors. Links to meetings, research grants, clinical trials, reports, and practice guidelines.

American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
Description: Promotes understanding of the causes and treatment of disorders of the liver, pancreas, and biliary... Description: Promotes understanding of the causes and treatment of disorders of the liver, pancreas, and biliary tree. This site encourages interchange of clinical and scientific knowledge among surgeons, hepatologists, gastroenterologists, and members of related disciplines.

American Medical Association (AMA)
Description: The official Web site for one of the largest professional organizations for physicians, much of... Description: The official Web site for one of the largest professional organizations for physicians, much of the specialized content of this page, like their publications, is available to members only. Some of the useful information that is available to non-members include: the Doctor Finder, a reference source of demographic and professional information on individual physicians in the United States.

American Pediatric Society
Description: Site promotes the medical advances in pediatric education and research by providing comprehensive list of... Description: Site promotes the medical advances in pediatric education and research by providing comprehensive list of links to scientific meetings, abstracts, publications, public policy, and other related links.

American Psychiatric Association (APA) Practice Guidelines
Description: APA practice guidelines are intended to assist psychiatrists in clinical decision-making and to improve patient... Description: APA practice guidelines are intended to assist psychiatrists in clinical decision-making and to improve patient care.

American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)
Description: ASCB was founded in 1960 to bring the varied facets of cell biology together and... Description: ASCB was founded in 1960 to bring the varied facets of cell biology together and promote and develop the field of cell biology. Visitors to the Web site can find information on grants and funding, the Society’s annual meeting, access some of the Society’s publications, and the ASCB’s Women in Cell Biology site.

American Society for Clinical Pathology
Description: A professional society with 140,000 members. Founded in 1922, the ASCP provides educational opportunities... Description: A professional society with 140,000 members. Founded in 1922, the ASCP provides educational opportunities and advocates on behalf of patients, pathologists, and laboratory professionals.

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Description: Web site focuses on the prevention of colorectal cancer through proper screening and a patient... Description: Web site focuses on the prevention of colorectal cancer through proper screening and a patient frequently asked question guide to what to ask your doctor. Healthcare professionals can access clinical guidelines on sedation, monitoring, training, and granting privileges to perform gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

American Society for Investigative Pathology
Description: A professional society of biomedical scientists who investigate mechanisms of disease. ASIP seeks to... Description: A professional society of biomedical scientists who investigate mechanisms of disease. ASIP seeks to foster the education and career development of its members.

American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET)
Description: The mission of ASPET is to further the growth of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics and... Description: The mission of ASPET is to further the growth of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics and facilitate research in these branches of science. This Web site provides links to ASPET publications, information about awards and fellowships, and training programs.

American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET), Division for Molecular Pharmacology
Description: The Molecular Pharmacology division of the ASPET provides visitors with lists of links to related... Description: The Molecular Pharmacology division of the ASPET provides visitors with lists of links to related resources and information about upcoming meetings.

American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO)
Description: The mission of ASTRO is to advance the practice of radiation oncology by promoting excellence... Description: The mission of ASTRO is to advance the practice of radiation oncology by promoting excellence in patient care, providing opportunities for educational and professional development, promoting research, and disseminating research. This site provides information about grants and funding, practice tools, and allows visitors to view ASTRO publications.

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Description: ASCO is the leading professional organization representing physicians who treat people with cancer. Visitors... Description: ASCO is the leading professional organization representing physicians who treat people with cancer. Visitors to the site can access the ASCO Core Curriculum Outline, a comprehensive outline on medical oncology, a calendar of events and symposia, and abstracts of papers presented at ASCO meetings, searchable by keywords and author names.

American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons
Description: Site has educational resources for both physicians and patients. Patients can learn about inherited colorectal... Description: Site has educational resources for both physicians and patients. Patients can learn about inherited colorectal cancer registries, how to assess your risk for colorectal cancer factors, and how to locate colorectal surgeon.

American Society of Hematology (ASH)
Description: Society’s mission is to further the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the... Description: Society’s mission is to further the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic and vascular systems, by promoting research, clinical care, education, training, and advocacy in hematology.

American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG)
Description: ASHG is the primary professional membership organization for human geneticists in the Americas. Visitors to... Description: ASHG is the primary professional membership organization for human geneticists in the Americas. Visitors to this site can access the Society’s publications, training guides and programs, information about the Society’s projects and policy involvement, and curriculum guidelines.

American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO)
Description: A forum for members for communication about the field of pediatric hematology/oncology and society’s programs.... Description: A forum for members for communication about the field of pediatric hematology/oncology and society’s programs. It also serves patients and families by providing a source of current peer-reviewed scientific and clinical research, and links to aid in finding other related information through the Internet.

American Thoracic Society (ATS)
Description: ATS is an independently incorporated educational and scientific society which focuses on respiratory and critical... Description: ATS is an independently incorporated educational and scientific society which focuses on respiratory and critical care medicine. Many of the Society’s publications are available through this site as well as information on fellowships, grants, and CCR cases.

Anesthesia Nursing and Medicine
Description: Includes information about anesthesia nursing, links to online anesthesia manuals, links to professional organization homepages,... Description: Includes information about anesthesia nursing, links to online anesthesia manuals, links to professional organization homepages, a list of nurse anesthesia programs.

AskOxford
Description: This site allows you to search several of Oxford’s dictionaries (the OED is not among... Description: This site allows you to search several of Oxford’s dictionaries (the OED is not among them), use grammar resources, and even ask a question.

Association for Pathology Informatics
Description: Professional society with goal of promoting pathology informatics as an academic and clinical subspecialty of... Description: Professional society with goal of promoting pathology informatics as an academic and clinical subspecialty of pathology. Pathology informatics involves collecting, examining, reporting and storing complex sets of pathological data.

Atlas of Cancer Mortality in the U.S Online: 1950-94
Description: Provides interactive maps, text, tables, and figures showing geographical patterns and time trends of cancer... Description: Provides interactive maps, text, tables, and figures showing geographical patterns and time trends of cancer death rates from time periods 1950-69 and 1970-94 for more than 40 cancers.

Atlas of Hematology
Description: The atlas shows normal cells from blood and bone marrow samples as well as cells... Description: The atlas shows normal cells from blood and bone marrow samples as well as cells from a variety of hematological diseases.