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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.

Bandolier
Description: Premier source of evidence-based healthcare information in the UK and worldwide for both healthcare professionals... Description: Premier source of evidence-based healthcare information in the UK and worldwide for both healthcare professionals and consumers.

Bandolier: Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Description: This site is intended to gather the best evidence available about complementary and alternative therapies... Description: This site is intended to gather the best evidence available about complementary and alternative therapies (CAT) for sufferers and professionals. It includes an overview of the most popular complementary therapies, safety concerns, and evidence.

Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST)
Description: BLAST compares nucleotide or protein sequences to sequence databases and calculates the statistical significance of... Description: BLAST compares nucleotide or protein sequences to sequence databases and calculates the statistical significance of matches. BLAST can be used to infer functional and evolutionary relationships between sequences as well as help identify members of gene families.

Big Picture Book of Viruses
Description: The Big Picture Book of Viruses is intended as a catalog of virus pictures, taken... Description: The Big Picture Book of Viruses is intended as a catalog of virus pictures, taken using electron microscopy or computer-assisted imaging, on the Web, and as a resource for those seeking more information about viruses.

Biology Links, Harvard University Dept. of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Description: List of links to Web resources in biology, immunology, genetics, molecular biology, and other organizations... Description: List of links to Web resources in biology, immunology, genetics, molecular biology, and other organizations in the biosciences and medicine.

Biomedical Acronym Resolver (ARCH)
Description: ARCH contains definitions within MEDLINE records and has a comprehensive catalog of biomedical acronyms and... Description: ARCH contains definitions within MEDLINE records and has a comprehensive catalog of biomedical acronyms and abbreviations containing approximately 257,000 out of an estimated 277,000 unique acronyms within MEDLINE. Has links to other biomedical literature tools.

BloodLine
Description: Resource for hematology education and news, dedicated to furthering and enhancing the fields of hematology... Description: Resource for hematology education and news, dedicated to furthering and enhancing the fields of hematology and oncology by publication of original clinical and laboratory research; creation of comprehensive reference works; creation and dissemination of educational materials; publication of new and emerging science presented at worldwide conferences.

Bone and Soft Tissue Cancer, University of Minnesota Cancer Center
Description: An overview of the different types of common bone cancers as well as soft tissue... Description: An overview of the different types of common bone cancers as well as soft tissue sarcomas; this site includes information on treatment, current research, and clinical trials.

Bone Cancer, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Description: Site provides an overview of primary and secondary bone cancer including news articles, clinical trials,... Description: Site provides an overview of primary and secondary bone cancer including news articles, clinical trials, education and support, and links to other resources.

Bone Tumors, Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia
Description: This page includes descriptions of the various bone tumors, alternate names, treatment, support information, and... Description: This page includes descriptions of the various bone tumors, alternate names, treatment, support information, and images when available.

Bone Tumors: Tutorial For Residents
Description: This Web site was designed to introduce trainees in Pathology to the basic concepts in... Description: This Web site was designed to introduce trainees in Pathology to the basic concepts in diagnosis of bone tumors. At present it does not require visitors to be affiliated with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey to look at case studies, clinical information, or any other part if this tutorial.

Bonetumor.org
Description: Provides concise descriptions of the different types of bone cancer listed by name and by... Description: Provides concise descriptions of the different types of bone cancer listed by name and by location as well as information on treatment techniques and educational resources. Bonetumor.org is maintained by Dr. Henry DeGroot III.

Brain Tumor Center of Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Description: Comprehensive Web site on neuro-oncology research and patient care. Patients and healthcare professionals can find... Description: Comprehensive Web site on neuro-oncology research and patient care. Patients and healthcare professionals can find out about new treatments under investigation, browse textbook of brain tumors, and access other links to brain tumor sites.

Brain Tumor Society
Description: Provides research, education, and support resources for patients and healthcare professionals. Patients can search a... Description: Provides research, education, and support resources for patients and healthcare professionals. Patients can search a glossary, diagnosis, pathology, complementary & alternative medicine, symptoms, and treatments. Medical professionals can search information on brain tumor facts and statistics, problem of misdiagnosis, research Grant Program, and research articles.

Brainlife
Description: Brain tumor medical database which has links to some online journals and neuro-oncology sites. It... Description: Brain tumor medical database which has links to some online journals and neuro-oncology sites. It also provides information on detection, prognosis, treatments, integrative medicine, epidemiology, and etiology & pathogenesis.

Breast Cancer: Screening and Testing (National Cancer Institute)
Description: Expert-reviewed information summary about tests used to detect or screen for breast cancer for both... Description: Expert-reviewed information summary about tests used to detect or screen for breast cancer for both the patient and the health professional.

Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Description: This database lets you access over 75 years of patent descriptions and images. You can... Description: This database lets you access over 75 years of patent descriptions and images. You can search, retrieve, and study more than 1,500,000 patent documents.

Canadian Oncology Societies (COS)
Description: The mission of COS is to increase and exchange knowledge in the field of oncology,... Description: The mission of COS is to increase and exchange knowledge in the field of oncology, promote the application of such knowledge in the prevention and diagnosis of cancer, and promote interdisciplinary approaches to patient care and research in cancer. Visitors to this site can access Best Practiced in CRC, publications, and link to other Society pages.

Cancer and Leukemia Group B (CALGB)
Description: A national network of 29 university medical centers, over 225 community hospitals and more than... Description: A national network of 29 university medical centers, over 225 community hospitals and more than 3000 oncology specialists who collaborate in clinical research studies aimed at reducing the morbidity and mortality from cancer, relating the biological characteristics of cancer to clinical outcomes and developing new strategies for the early detection and prevention of cancer.

Cancer Biology & Genetics, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Description: The mission of the Cancer Biology and Genetics (CBG) Program is to pursue research bridging... Description: The mission of the Cancer Biology and Genetics (CBG) Program is to pursue research bridging basic and clinical aspects of the genesis, progression, prognosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer.

Cancer Incidence and Mortality, by County, (New York State) 2000-2004
Description: The Cancer Incidence and Mortality interactive map provides data of cancer incidence, risk factors, including... Description: The Cancer Incidence and Mortality interactive map provides data of cancer incidence, risk factors, including environmental information, possible causes, and how to interpret maps and graphs.

Cancer Information Service
Description: The National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service provides the latest and most accurate cancer information... Description: The National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service provides the latest and most accurate cancer information to patients, their families, the public, and health professionals.

Cancer Mortality Maps & Graphs
Description: Provides interactive maps, graphs (which are accessible to the blind and visually-impaired), text, tables and... Description: Provides interactive maps, graphs (which are accessible to the blind and visually-impaired), text, tables and figures showing geographic patterns and time trends of cancer death rates for the time period 1950-1994 for more than 40 cancers.

Cancer Patient’s Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Description: This guide was created by Kerry Harwood, RN, MSN and Christine Pickett, MS, RD for... Description: This guide was created by Kerry Harwood, RN, MSN and Christine Pickett, MS, RD for the purpose of helping cancer patients understand how complementary therapies fit into cancer treatment.

Cancer Reference Information, American Cancer Society (ACS)
Description: Learn about different types of cancer, risk factors, prevention, treatment, and more. You can also... Description: Learn about different types of cancer, risk factors, prevention, treatment, and more. You can also get recent news about cancer.

Cancer Statistics 2006
Description: This was a special reprint of an article that appeared in CA: Cancer Journal for... Description: This was a special reprint of an article that appeared in CA: Cancer Journal for Clinicians in 2006.

Cancer Statistics, National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Description: This page from the NCI provides links to sources of statistical data, guides designed to... Description: This page from the NCI provides links to sources of statistical data, guides designed to help visitors interpret statistical data they find, and links to data services and software.

Cancer Therapy Evolution Program, National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Description: The mission of the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program is to improve the lives of cancer... Description: The mission of the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program is to improve the lives of cancer patients by finding better ways to treat, control and cure cancer. Visitors to this site will find valuable information about the ins and outs of clinical trials including: reporting guidelines, funding opportunities, collaborations, and protective measures.

Cancer Trials Support Unit
Description: A pilot project sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for the support of a... Description: A pilot project sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for the support of a national network of physicians to participate in NCI-sponsored Phase III cancer treatment trials.

Cancer.gov
Description: Considered an award winning site, this portal has information on cancer statistics, research and funding,... Description: Considered an award winning site, this portal has information on cancer statistics, research and funding, clinical trials, and latest news. The Web site also provides live help. Users have the option to talk on the phone or chat online with a NCI information specialist. The hotline is 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) or connect to LiveHelp to access online chat.

Carcinogenic Potency Project
Description: A unique and standardized resource on results of chronic, long-term animal cancer tests. The... Description: A unique and standardized resource on results of chronic, long-term animal cancer tests. The goals of the project are to facilitate access to bioassay results on carcinogenesis; to standardize results and encourage use by researchers, government agencies and the public; and to facilitate linkage and development of other databases.

CDC Wonder – Area Resource File (ARF)
Description: An easy-to-use system that provides a single point of access to a wide variety of... Description: An easy-to-use system that provides a single point of access to a wide variety of CDC reports, guidelines, and numeric public health data. The database has a unique feature called CDC Utilities which allows users to resubmit, view or edit search queries and results.

Cell and Developmental Biology Online
Description: This site, from the University of Guelph, is a companion to a Developmental Biology course... Description: This site, from the University of Guelph, is a companion to a Developmental Biology course taught there. Visitors will find a glossary, the stages of gametogenesis illustrated, presentations, histology and histogenesis, and Web links.

Cell Cycle and Mitosis Tutorial
Description: This exercise is designed to introduce you to the events that occur in the cell... Description: This exercise is designed to introduce you to the events that occur in the cell cycle and the process of mitosis that divides the duplicated genetic material creating two identical daughter cells.

Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)
Description: CDER assures that safe and effective drugs are available. This site includes the latest... Description: CDER assures that safe and effective drugs are available. This site includes the latest information on drug safety, news, the Drug Code directory, Orange Book, and shortages.

Center for Health Administration Studies, University of Chicago
Description: The Center facilitates research collaborations in the field of health administration. This site provides... Description: The Center facilitates research collaborations in the field of health administration. This site provides access to the Center’s publications, links, information about events, and information about their seed grant program.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Wonder
Description: CDC’s Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research is a database that makes information resources of... Description: CDC’s Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research is a database that makes information resources of the Centers available to public health professionals and the public at large.

Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine (CEBM)
Description: CEBM promotes evidence-based healthcare and provides support and resources such as the EBM Toolbox, glossary,... Description: CEBM promotes evidence-based healthcare and provides support and resources such as the EBM Toolbox, glossary, and other educational tools.

Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine (CEBM): Statistical Calculator
Description: Designed to calculate relevant statistics for Diagnostic studies, Prospective Studies, Case Control Studies, and Randomized... Description: Designed to calculate relevant statistics for Diagnostic studies, Prospective Studies, Case Control Studies, and Randomized Control Trials. Palm™ version is available at http://www.cebm.utoronto.ca/palm/ebmcalc/

Charting the Course: Priorities for Breast Cancer Research – Report of the Breast Cancer Progress Review Group. National Cancer Institute.
Description: The first assessment of progress in addressing the research priorities in the 1998 report, Charting... Description: The first assessment of progress in addressing the research priorities in the 1998 report, Charting the Course: Priorities for Breast Cancer Research.

ChemFinder.com
Description: Basic physical data and links to other databases with information on compounds. Search by name,... Description: Basic physical data and links to other databases with information on compounds. Search by name, CAS Registry Number, molecular formula, or structure (plugin required).

Chemical Entities of Biological Interest
Description: Roughly 5000 chemicals are linked to their biological effects as described in databases such as... Description: Roughly 5000 chemicals are linked to their biological effects as described in databases such as IntEnz (Integrated Relational Enzyme database of the EBI); KEGG (Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes); the NIST Chemistry WebBook; and ChemIDplus. Search by chemical name, CAS Registry Number, or formula.

ChemIDplus - Advanced
Description: ChemIDplus searches over 360,000 authority file records used for chemical substances in National Library of... Description: ChemIDplus searches over 360,000 authority file records used for chemical substances in National Library of Medicine databases. Search over 200,000 substances by structure and substructure (plugin required), chemical properties, toxicity, and locator codes. Use ChemIDplus Lite to search by name or CAS Registry Number.

ChemIDplus - Lite
Description: Synonyms for over 350,000 chemicals. ChemIDplus helps synchronize chemical names in several NIH, NCI and... Description: Synonyms for over 350,000 chemicals. ChemIDplus helps synchronize chemical names in several NIH, NCI and EPA databases. Search by name or CAS Registry Number.

CHEMINFO Chemical Information Sources
Description: CCIIM (Clearinghouse for Chemical Information Instructional Materials) describes the use of chemical information resources. SIRCh... Description: CCIIM (Clearinghouse for Chemical Information Instructional Materials) describes the use of chemical information resources. SIRCh (Selected Internet Resources for Chemistry) provides instruction on how to use the Internet to answer questions in chemistry. Especially valuable for those who instruct others on the use of chemical information sources. Networking tab leads to CHMINF-L, the best listerv for chemical information.

Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma, National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Description: NCI has created three interlinked pages on Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma; one for patients and... Description: NCI has created three interlinked pages on Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma; one for patients and their families, a second for practitioners, and a third in Spanish. Each provides information on the disease and treatment options.

The Claire & John Bertucci Center for Genitourinary Cancers, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Description: Offers research, clinical trials, unique treatments, and support resources. Description: Offers research, clinical trials, unique treatments, and support resources.

Clinical Immunology Society (CIS)
Description: CIS is an inter-disciplinary organization for clinical immunology designed to support and advance immunologic scholarship... Description: CIS is an inter-disciplinary organization for clinical immunology designed to support and advance immunologic scholarship and physicians in education, research, and patient care. Visitors to this site will find information on continuing education courses, grants and funding opportunities, symposia, and conferences.

Clinical Trials and Noteworthy Treatments for Brain Tumors
Description: Provides a brain tumor guide for newly diagnosed patients with information on treatments, sexual side... Description: Provides a brain tumor guide for newly diagnosed patients with information on treatments, sexual side affects, and frequently asked questions. The site also provides a virtual trial that patients can participate in and follow their treatments and outcomes.

Clinical Trials in Hematology
Description: Provides information services used by patients, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies, and research centers... Description: Provides information services used by patients, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies, and research centers involved in clinical research around the world.

ClinicalTrials.gov
Description: The National Library of Medicine (NLM) database provides information for patients about clinical research studies. Description: The National Library of Medicine (NLM) database provides information for patients about clinical research studies.

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21 Food and Drugs
Description: Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations governs the manufacture, export and import, production... Description: Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations governs the manufacture, export and import, production and labeling of food and drugs in the United States.

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42 Public Health
Description: The Code of Federal Regulations is the codification of permanent rules published in the Federal... Description: The Code of Federal Regulations is the codification of permanent rules published in the Federal Register by executive agencies. Title 42 is the part of the code set aside specifically for regulations pertaining to public health, patient confidentiality, quarantine, interstate shipment of etiologic agents, organ procurement, and medical facility construction.

Colon Cancer Alliance
Description: Supports patient care and education. The site also provides information on symptoms, screening and genetics... Description: Supports patient care and education. The site also provides information on symptoms, screening and genetics of colorectal cancer.

Columbia Chemistry: Synthesis Literacy Group
Description: This web site is maintained by a group of students and deals with organic synthesis... Description: This web site is maintained by a group of students and deals with organic synthesis literature. Their presentations are also available complete with text and graphics.

Commonwealth Fund
Description: The Commonwealth Fund's mission is to promote a high performing healthcare system that achieves better... Description: The Commonwealth Fund's mission is to promote a high performing healthcare system that achieves better access, improved quality, and greater efficiency, particularly for society's most vulnerable. Visitors can access original research and data published by the Commonwealth Fund, information on grants and fellowships, and publications.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Description: A consumer-oriented page from the New York Online Access to Health (NOAN) that provides links... Description: A consumer-oriented page from the New York Online Access to Health (NOAN) that provides links to sites on complementary medicine.

Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Description: This site from the American Cancer Society provides a catalogue of different complementary therapies complete... Description: This site from the American Cancer Society provides a catalogue of different complementary therapies complete with a description, overview, history, and evidence. The terms "alternative" or "complementary" are used to refer to non-traditional methods of diagnosing, preventing, or treating cancer.

Computational Biology at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Description: The Computation Biology Division at the Oak Ridge National Lab conduct genetics research and system... Description: The Computation Biology Division at the Oak Ridge National Lab conduct genetics research and system development in genomic sequencing, computational genome analysis, and computational protein structure analysis. Their site allows users access to computation software and information about current research projects.

Computational Biology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Description: Computational biologists combine findings in biology with computer algorithms and databases to conduct biological research... Description: Computational biologists combine findings in biology with computer algorithms and databases to conduct biological research on powerful computers, using sophisticated software in ways that complement and strengthen traditional laboratory and clinical research.

Computational Molecular Biology at National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Description: This site provides users with numerous resources and tools in molecular biology including: sequence analysis... Description: This site provides users with numerous resources and tools in molecular biology including: sequence analysis tools, databases for molecular biology, desk references, and software.

Computer Access to Research on Dietary Supplements (CARDS)
Description: Database of searchable federally funded research projects pertaining to dietary supplements. Description: Database of searchable federally funded research projects pertaining to dietary supplements.

Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP)
Description: CDMRP has expanded to become second only to the National Cancer Institute as a source... Description: CDMRP has expanded to become second only to the National Cancer Institute as a source of funding for breast cancer research. The CDMRP manages research programs in defense women's health, osteoporosis, neurofibromatosis, prostate cancer, and ovarian cancer, tuberous sclerosis, chronic myelogenous leukemia as well as other specified areas.

CRISP (Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects)
Description: Maintained by the Office of Extramural Research at the National Institutes of Health, this resource... Description: Maintained by the Office of Extramural Research at the National Institutes of Health, this resource serves as a gateway to interactive searching of award information, as well as an interface for information on scientific concepts, emerging trends and techniques, or to identify specific projects and/or investigators.

Detailed Guide: Bone Metastasis, American Cancer Society
Description: A consumer-oriented guide to many different bone cancers that occur in people of all ages;... Description: A consumer-oriented guide to many different bone cancers that occur in people of all ages; includes advice on talking to your doctor, information on treatment, causes, and early detection.

Dictionary of Units
Description: This site provides a summary of most of the units of measurement to be found... Description: This site provides a summary of most of the units of measurement to be found in use around the world today, together with the appropriate conversion factors needed to change them into a 'standard' unit of the SI.

Dietary Supplements Fact Sheets, Office of Dietary Supplements
Description: The facts about the benefits and the hazards of dietary supplements including daily requirements, amounts... Description: The facts about the benefits and the hazards of dietary supplements including daily requirements, amounts found in foods, and problems that arise with deficiencies.

Directories, MedlinePlus
Description: This page from the National Library of Medicine’s provides links to medical directories, dental directories,... Description: This page from the National Library of Medicine’s provides links to medical directories, dental directories, hospital directories, and other healthcare facilities.

Directory of Published Proceedings (DoPP)
Coverage: 1965 –
Description: DoPP is a comprehensive source, updated daily, for locating available literature from over 280,000 international... Description: DoPP is a comprehensive source, updated daily, for locating available literature from over 280,000 international conferences, meetings, and symposia and covers a wide range of disciplines such as Science/Technology, Medical/Life Sciences, Social Sciences/Humanities, and Pollution Control/Ecology. Special feature includes MInd: The Meeting Index. This index provides over 10,000 entries on future conferences, meetings, and symposia through 2014.

Division of Cancer Biology, National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Description: Visitors to this site will be able to find information on grants and funding opportunities,... Description: Visitors to this site will be able to find information on grants and funding opportunities, forms, and links to resources in the field.

Drug Information, Medline Plus
Description: This page from the National Library of Medicine’s provides access to information on thousands of... Description: This page from the National Library of Medicine’s provides access to information on thousands of prescription and over-the-counter medications through two drug resources -- MedMaster™†, a product of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), and the USP DI® Advice for the Patient® ‡, a product of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP).

EBM Resource Center
Description: Site contains references, bibliographies, tutorials, glossaries, and on-line databases to assist those who teach or... Description: Site contains references, bibliographies, tutorials, glossaries, and on-line databases to assist those who teach or practice evidence-based medicine. It offers practice tools to support critical analysis of the literature and MEDLINE searching, as well as links to other sites that help enable evidence-based medical care.

EBM Toolkit
Description: From the University of Alberta, Canada, site provides a collection of tools for identifying, assessing,... Description: From the University of Alberta, Canada, site provides a collection of tools for identifying, assessing, and applying relevant evidence for better healthcare decision-making.

Electronic Orange Book
Description: The Orange Book identifies drug products approved on the basis of safety and effectiveness by... Description: The Orange Book identifies drug products approved on the basis of safety and effectiveness by the Food and Drug Administration under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The Electronic Orange Book is updated monthly.

EMBL: Nucleotide Sequencing Database
Description: The EMBL Nucleotide Sequence Database is Europe's primary nucleotide sequence resource. Main sources for DNA... Description: The EMBL Nucleotide Sequence Database is Europe's primary nucleotide sequence resource. Main sources for DNA and RNA sequences are direct submissions from individual researchers, genome sequencing projects and patent applications.

Emergency Nursing World
Description: Includes a forum for sharing and discussing issues related to emergency nursing. Description: Includes a forum for sharing and discussing issues related to emergency nursing.

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Description: In patients with pancreatic or biliary cancer, the principal advantage of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)... Description: In patients with pancreatic or biliary cancer, the principal advantage of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is palliation of biliary obstruction when surgery is not elected.

Ensembl Genome Browser
Description: Site provides automatic analysis of genome data, maintains the current data, delivers via the Web... Description: Site provides automatic analysis of genome data, maintains the current data, delivers via the Web the analysis data, and ensures that the distribution of the analysis to other bioinformatics laboratories. Emsembl concentrates on vertebrate genomes.

Entrez Genome Project
Description: The NCBI Entrez Genome Project database is a searchable collection of complete and in-progress large-scale... Description: The NCBI Entrez Genome Project database is a searchable collection of complete and in-progress large-scale sequencing, assembly, annotation, and mapping projects for cellular organisms.

Entrez: The Life Sciences Search Engine
Description: Entrez integrates the scientific literature, DNA and protein sequence databases, 3D protein structure and protein... Description: Entrez integrates the scientific literature, DNA and protein sequence databases, 3D protein structure and protein domain data, population study datasets, expression data, assemblies of complete genomes, and taxonomic information into a tightly interlinked system.

EPA Science Inventory
Description: This resource is a searchable, agency-wide database of more than 4,000 scientific and technical work... Description: This resource is a searchable, agency-wide database of more than 4,000 scientific and technical work products. Database records provide information concerning science activities and scientific and technical work products to include risk assessments, technical studies and guidance, and research.

European Patent Office
Description: This site allows you to search for European patents, view publications, use the toolbox for... Description: This site allows you to search for European patents, view publications, use the toolbox for applicants, and provides information on seminars.

Evidence-Based Medicine Research Guide, Tufts University
Description: A Web-based guide to many of the EBM resources available on the Internet including practice... Description: A Web-based guide to many of the EBM resources available on the Internet including practice guidelines, directories, tutorials, and PDA resources.

Experimental Therapeutics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Description: The Experimental Therapeutics Center was organized to advance new therapies from laboratory to clinical setting. Description: The Experimental Therapeutics Center was organized to advance new therapies from laboratory to clinical setting.

FedBizOpps.gov
Description: Single government point-of-entry for Federal government procurement opportunities over $25,000. Government buyers are able to... Description: Single government point-of-entry for Federal government procurement opportunities over $25,000. Government buyers are able to publicize their business opportunities by posting information directly to FedBizOpps via the Internet.

Federal Health Information Centers and Clearinghouses
Description: This site from the National Health Information Center provides contact information and a brief description... Description: This site from the National Health Information Center provides contact information and a brief description of numerous federal agencies, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions that provide health information; arranged alphabetically or by keyword.

Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)
Description: FASEB advances biological science through collaborative advocacy for research policies that promote scientific progress and... Description: FASEB advances biological science through collaborative advocacy for research policies that promote scientific progress and education and lead to improvements in human health. The site provides access to publications, upcoming meetings and conferences, and areas of public policy.

Fedstats
Description: Site provides visitors with access to statistical data collected by government agencies and links to... Description: Site provides visitors with access to statistical data collected by government agencies and links to those agencies themselves.

FirstGov
Description: Official directory to the US Government providing links to all available government agencies at the... Description: Official directory to the US Government providing links to all available government agencies at the federal, state, and local levels. There is also a subject directory and a list of online services including vital records, passport information, and finding government grants.

FirstGov for Nonprofits
Description: A network of links providing direct access to federal agencies and information clearinghouses, directories of... Description: A network of links providing direct access to federal agencies and information clearinghouses, directories of the executive, legislative and judicial branches, and to government information sources such as Federal Register, CFDA, Library of Congress, FedWorld, and GSA. The NonProfit Resources link connects to a search engine of government notices of funding availability.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Description: The FDA is the federal government’s premier agency assigned with the task of ensuring that... Description: The FDA is the federal government’s premier agency assigned with the task of ensuring that food and drugs are safe for human consumption, blood and blood products are safe for transfusions, medical devices are safe and effective, and transplanted tissues are safe.

Foundation Center
Description: Authoritative, up-to-date information on private philanthropy. Additional links available from The Foundation Center include the... Description: Authoritative, up-to-date information on private philanthropy. Additional links available from The Foundation Center include the Foundation Finder, a free lookup tool that provides basic facts on more than 70,000 private and community foundations in the U.S. Finding Funders search for a foundation's tax return (form 990 PF). Hint: Use the Foundation Center's Diagram of Form 990-PF to learn where some of the most important information can be found on a 990-PF.

Fox Chase Cancer Center
Description: Cancer research institution providing cancer information for patients and family including clinical trials, cancer treatments... Description: Cancer research institution providing cancer information for patients and family including clinical trials, cancer treatments and prevention.

FundSource
Description: A Search Tool for Research Funding in the Behavioral and Social Sciences created with support... Description: A Search Tool for Research Funding in the Behavioral and Social Sciences created with support from the National Science Foundation and the American Psychological Association. The database includes short descriptions, contact information, and Web links to programs in federal agencies, foundations, and international organizations.

General Cancer Research, The Body
Description: This site provides visitors with an up-to-date list of current articles on cancer in people... Description: This site provides visitors with an up-to-date list of current articles on cancer in people who are living with HIV/AIDS. The articles are linked directly to PubMed records.

Genetics Home Reference
Description: The site is a consumer-oriented guide to basic genetics, genetic conditions, and genetics in the... Description: The site is a consumer-oriented guide to basic genetics, genetic conditions, and genetics in the news from the National Library of Medicine.

genomics.energy.gov
Description: This Web site from the US Department of Energy Office of Science provides an overview... Description: This Web site from the US Department of Energy Office of Science provides an overview of the Human Genome Project, access to sequencing software and databases, an exploration of the practical applications of genetics, and a site directory with links to Genomics GTL, the Microbial Genome Program, educational, and medicine.

Glossary of Biotechnology Terms
Description: This site is the online version of Glossary of Biotechnology Terms by Kimball R. Nill.... Description: This site is the online version of Glossary of Biotechnology Terms by Kimball R. Nill. Users can search the glossary by keyword or browse an alphabetical list. Definitions link to other entries in the glossary.

GPO Access Resources by Topic: Grants & Awards
Description: Web page contains a listing of GPO Access Resources that pertain to a broad topic... Description: Web page contains a listing of GPO Access Resources that pertain to a broad topic area, and is constantly updated with links to: Federal Grants & Awards Regulations, Federal Grants & Awards Legislation, Purchase Federal Grants & Awards Publications, and Additional Federal Grants & Awards Resources Federal Grants & Awards Legislation • Purchase Federal Grants & Awards Publications • Additional Federal Grants & Awards Resources

Grants and Funding, Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR)
Description: Although the OBSSR does not have grant-making authority, it has been active in organizing and... Description: Although the OBSSR does not have grant-making authority, it has been active in organizing and providing funds to the NIH Institutes and Centers for trans-agency Requests for Applications and Program Announcements. OBSSR provides an email service for announcing NIH funding opportunities in the behavioral and social sciences.

Grants On-Line Database (GOLD)
Description: Gold is a searchable database funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, a... Description: Gold is a searchable database funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, and is the Federal Government's focal point for research to enhance the quality, appropriateness, access, and effectiveness of healthcare services.

Grants.gov
Description: This Web site allows organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from... Description: This Web site allows organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies. Grants.gov is a single access point for over 900 grant programs offered by the 26 Federal grant-making agencies.

GrantsNet, US Department of Health and Human Services
Description: GrantsNet is a searchable, continuously updated, database of funding opportunities in biomedical research and science... Description: GrantsNet is a searchable, continuously updated, database of funding opportunities in biomedical research and science education. It contains programs that offer training and research funding for graduate and medical students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty, as well as programs in science, math, engineering, and technology for undergraduate faculty and students.

GuideStar.org
Description: Leading source of information on US nonprofits. Registration is not required, but encouraged by the... Description: Leading source of information on US nonprofits. Registration is not required, but encouraged by the site.

Health Effects OF UV Radiation, World Health Organization (WHO)
Description: Research on the effects of exposure to UV Radiation as part of the WHO’s INTERSUN... Description: Research on the effects of exposure to UV Radiation as part of the WHO’s INTERSUN Programme. At the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in 1992 it was declared under Agenda 21 that there should be activities on the effects of UV radiation. Many of the program’s publications are available online for at no cost.

Health Finder
Description: Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, this Web site provides... Description: Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, this Web site provides information on healthcare, drugs, alternative medicine, news, organizations, and government agencies.

Health World Online
Description: Information on health conditions, health centers, and alternative therapies. Description: Information on health conditions, health centers, and alternative therapies.

HealthCentral
Description: Comprehensive interactive Web site on general health including information on drugs, diseases, research centers, etc. Description: Comprehensive interactive Web site on general health including information on drugs, diseases, research centers, etc.

HealthWeb Nursing
Description: Created and maintained by medical Librarians and Nursing School Faculty at the University of Michigan. Description: Created and maintained by medical Librarians and Nursing School Faculty at the University of Michigan.

Henry J. Kaiser Foundation
Description: A private operating foundation focusing on the major healthcare issues facing the nation. This... Description: A private operating foundation focusing on the major healthcare issues facing the nation. This site provides users with access to daily reports in healthcare policy, HIV/AIDS, and reproductive health.

HIPAA Information Center
Description: Organization is dedicated to providing New York State Medicaid Billing information to those that must... Description: Organization is dedicated to providing New York State Medicaid Billing information to those that must comply with the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996.

HIV and AIDS Malignancy Branch, National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Description: The HIV and AIDS Malignancy Branch conducts translational research on HIV infection and AIDS-related malignancies... Description: The HIV and AIDS Malignancy Branch conducts translational research on HIV infection and AIDS-related malignancies in children and adults. Visitors to this site can find information about clinical trials in adults and children and other NCI sponsored AIDS trials.

Homologene
Description: HomoloGene is a system for detecting homologs among the annotated genes of several completely sequenced... Description: HomoloGene is a system for detecting homologs among the annotated genes of several completely sequenced eukaryotic genomes.

Human Genome Epidemiology Network (HuGENet)
Description: HuGENet is a collaborative effort hosted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Established... Description: HuGENet is a collaborative effort hosted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Established as an information exchange that promotes collaboration in peer-reviewed information on the relationship between human genomic variation and health. Visitors to this site will be able to access information on genetic testing, population research, the HuGENet system, and Public Health Perspectives.

Human Genome Resources
Description: This Web site offers integrated, one-stop, genomic information resource for data including links to: OMIM,... Description: This Web site offers integrated, one-stop, genomic information resource for data including links to: OMIM, RefSeQ, dbSNP, genomic sequencing data and software, transcribed sequences and more.

Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Description: The long-term goal of this program is the discovery and development of novel approaches to... Description: The long-term goal of this program is the discovery and development of novel approaches to detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Investigators appointed to this program will work at the interface of laboratory and clinic.

Immunology: Biology Links, Harvard University Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Description: This site provides links to numerous organizations and Web sites in the field of immunology. Description: This site provides links to numerous organizations and Web sites in the field of immunology.

Incidence of Breast Cancer in New York State by Zip Code 1992-1998
Description: This Excel spreadsheet compares Observed vs. Expected numbers of cancers by zip code in New... Description: This Excel spreadsheet compares Observed vs. Expected numbers of cancers by zip code in New York State.

Infobel
Description: Online telephone directories with links to yellow pages, white pages, business directories, email addresses and... Description: Online telephone directories with links to yellow pages, white pages, business directories, email addresses and fax listings from around the world.

Information Retrieval in Chemistry
Description: Provides links to all areas of chemistry. Organization is more hierarchical than most meta sites... Description: Provides links to all areas of chemistry. Organization is more hierarchical than most meta sites for chemistry resources. Maintained by the Institute of Physical Chemistry in Athens, Greece.

InfoSurf: Chemistry and Biochemistry
Description: Annotated links instruct and minimize need to click through links. Description: Annotated links instruct and minimize need to click through links.

Institute of Human Virology
Description: Information available on this site includes some of the centers publications, grant requirements, and lecture... Description: Information available on this site includes some of the centers publications, grant requirements, and lecture series and training.

Institute of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
Description: From this site visitors can access MicroInspector, software for detecting miRNA binding sites. Description: From this site visitors can access MicroInspector, software for detecting miRNA binding sites.

Institutes, Centers and Offices (ICO)
Description: Links to Institutes, Centers, and Offices from the National Institutes of Health. Description: Links to Institutes, Centers, and Offices from the National Institutes of Health.

Integrative Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Description: The site was established in 1999 to complement mainstream medical care and address the emotional,... Description: The site was established in 1999 to complement mainstream medical care and address the emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients and families. The Service includes About Herbs and Clinical Trials.

International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC
Description: The main emphasis of research is on epidemiology, environmental carcinogenesis and research training. IARC's mission... Description: The main emphasis of research is on epidemiology, environmental carcinogenesis and research training. IARC's mission is to coordinate and conduct research on the causes of human cancer, the mechanisms of carcinogenesis, and to develop scientific strategies for cancer control. The Agency is involved in both epidemiological and laboratory research and disseminates scientific information through publications, meetings, courses, and fellowships.

International Cancer Research Portfolio (ICRP)
Description: ICRP Web page allows users to find information about actively funded research in one central,... Description: ICRP Web page allows users to find information about actively funded research in one central, searchable database. Researchers can also use the site to identify scientists doing similar work, as well as contacts for multidisciplinary research and collaborations.

International Committee on Taxomony of Viruses Database (ICTVdb)
Description: The ICTVdb is the result of an initial meeting in 1987 where it was decided... Description: The ICTVdb is the result of an initial meeting in 1987 where it was decided that an all-inclusive virus database was needed. This site provides visitors with an index of viruses, image gallery, and a tutorial.

International Federation of Cell Biology (IFCB)
Description: IFCB was established to coordinate and support Cell Biology activities. Visitors to the site... Description: IFCB was established to coordinate and support Cell Biology activities. Visitors to the site can find information on the Federation’s publications, grants and awards, and workshops and symposia.

International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
Description: Represents surgeons, gastroenterologists, hepatologists, radiologists, endoscopists, scientists, and pathologists from more than 70 countries. ... Description: Represents surgeons, gastroenterologists, hepatologists, radiologists, endoscopists, scientists, and pathologists from more than 70 countries. Web site includes scientific guidelines.

International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB)
Description: ISCB is dedicated to advancing scientific understanding of living systems through computation. This site provides... Description: ISCB is dedicated to advancing scientific understanding of living systems through computation. This site provides information on upcoming conference and educational programs, news, publications, and fellowships.

Johns Hopkins Pancreas Cancer Web
Description: Details the research and clinical developments in the fight against pancreatic cancer. Description: Details the research and clinical developments in the fight against pancreatic cancer.

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
Description: The mission of JCAHO is to continuously improve the safety and quality of care provided... Description: The mission of JCAHO is to continuously improve the safety and quality of care provided to the public through accreditation in healthcare organizations. This site provides visitors with access to publications, policy initiatives, a list of accredited organizations, news, and the organization’s performance measurement systems.

Kaposi’s Sarcoma: The Body
Description: This site provides visitors with a comprehensive overview of Kaposi’s Sarcoma including: basic information, treatment... Description: This site provides visitors with a comprehensive overview of Kaposi’s Sarcoma including: basic information, treatment options, and current research.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Description: The Society’s mission is to fight blood cancers; to cure leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. The... Description: The Society’s mission is to fight blood cancers; to cure leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. The Web site contains treatment information for blood diseases.

Leukemia Research Foundation
Description: Facts and statistics on leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes, as well as current research efforts... Description: Facts and statistics on leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes, as well as current research efforts and treatment approaches.

Links for Chemists (WWW Virtual Library)
Description: Over 8,000 links cover all aspects of chemistry in academia and industry. Links checked monthly.... Description: Over 8,000 links cover all aspects of chemistry in academia and industry. Links checked monthly. New links added frequently.

Long Island Breast Cancer Study Project
Description: Multi-study effort to investigate whether environmental factors are responsible for breast cancer in Suffolk, Nassau,... Description: Multi-study effort to investigate whether environmental factors are responsible for breast cancer in Suffolk, Nassau, and Schoharie counties, N.Y., and in Tolland County, Conn.

Lung Cancer Alliance
Description: National non-profit organization dedicated solely to advocating for people living with lung cancer or those... Description: National non-profit organization dedicated solely to advocating for people living with lung cancer or those at risk for the disease. This site provides visitors with information about lung cancer, treatments, clinical trials, and support.

Lung Cancer, National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Description: This site is a comprehensive overview of lung cancer including the causes, treatment, clinical trials,... Description: This site is a comprehensive overview of lung cancer including the causes, treatment, clinical trials, consumer-oriented cancer literature, as well as research and statistics.

Lymphoma Innovations
Description: Information on treatments for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma specifically radioimmunotherapy. The latest news, research, and articles are... Description: Information on treatments for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma specifically radioimmunotherapy. The latest news, research, and articles are featured in the home page.

Lymphoma Research Foundation
Description: Provide patients and healthcare professionals with critical information on lymphoma. Medical professionals and patients can... Description: Provide patients and healthcare professionals with critical information on lymphoma. Medical professionals and patients can view live educational webcasts.

Lymphomation.org
Description: Evidence-based resources, guidelines at diagnosis, information on support, research, symptoms, treatments, and clinical trials. Site... Description: Evidence-based resources, guidelines at diagnosis, information on support, research, symptoms, treatments, and clinical trials. Site also offers educational webcasts.

Manhattan Address Locator
Description: This street locator is based on an algorithm which will ESTIMATE cross streets for any... Description: This street locator is based on an algorithm which will ESTIMATE cross streets for any address on a numbered street in Manhattan.

MayoClinic.com
Description: The Mayo Clinic provides in-depth information on health, drugs, diseases, and treatment. Description: The Mayo Clinic provides in-depth information on health, drugs, diseases, and treatment.

MD Anderson Cancer Center Brain & Spine Center
Description: Devoted to the diagnosis and treatments of brain and spinal tumors. Contains links to the... Description: Devoted to the diagnosis and treatments of brain and spinal tumors. Contains links to the departments of Neuro-Oncology and Neurosurgery and their research along with a link to MD Anderson’s clinical trials in brain & spinal cancers.

MD Anderson Cancer Center Complementary/Integrative Medicine, University of Texas
Description: This is a public site dedicated to complementary medicine from the MD Anderson Cancer Center;... Description: This is a public site dedicated to complementary medicine from the MD Anderson Cancer Center; included are Reviews of Therapies and video and presentations, an overview of complementary medicine and its many therapies, and a reading list.

MD Anderson Cancer Center – Lymphoma
Description: Information on all types of lymphoma and treatments. Links to educational resources in PDF including... Description: Information on all types of lymphoma and treatments. Links to educational resources in PDF including Spanish links. Site also has links to the latest news and featured articles on lymphoma.

MD Anderson Genitourinary Center
Description: Covers prostate, bladder, kidney, testicular, penile, urethra cancers. The center provides research information and programs,... Description: Covers prostate, bladder, kidney, testicular, penile, urethra cancers. The center provides research information and programs, screening and prevention, treatments, list of frequently asked questions and current list of clinical trials at the Center.

Medical Encyclopedia, MedlinePlus
Description: This page from the National Library of Medicine’s provides access to the illustrated ADAM Medical... Description: This page from the National Library of Medicine’s provides access to the illustrated ADAM Medical Encyclopedia, which includes information about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries.

MediLexicon
Description: Database of pharmaceutical and medical abbreviations from the fields of medicine, pharmacy, biotechnology, agrochemicals, and... Description: Database of pharmaceutical and medical abbreviations from the fields of medicine, pharmacy, biotechnology, agrochemicals, and healthcare; updated daily to include new acronyms and abbreviations and their meanings.

MediSmart – Oncology Nursing
Description: Oncology nurse specific links and other useful general links. Description: Oncology nurse specific links and other useful general links.

Medline Plus: Alternative Medicine
Description: Provides the latest news and uses of complementary therapies for the consumer, how they are... Description: Provides the latest news and uses of complementary therapies for the consumer, how they are applied to specific conditions, information about clinical trials, access to dictionaries, and links to related pages.

Medline Plus: Cancer Alternative Therapy
Description: Provides the latest news and uses of complementary therapies for the consumer, and in this... Description: Provides the latest news and uses of complementary therapies for the consumer, and in this case how effective the many complementary therapies are used to prevent or treat cancer are. Links to related pages are provided.

MedlinePlus
Coverage: Current
Description: Site directs users to healthcare information and brings together authoritative information from the National Library... Description: Site directs users to healthcare information and brings together authoritative information from the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. MedlinePlus has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and the latest health news.

Melanoma Patients’ Information Page (MPIP)
Description: Provides very comprehensive, consumer-oriented information geared towards new patients, friends, and family. Some information... Description: Provides very comprehensive, consumer-oriented information geared towards new patients, friends, and family. Some information visitors will find on the MPIP include guides for patients, a recommended reading list, a list of common abbreviations, and news.

Melanoma, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Description: This site provides visitors with the latest news from MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of... Description: This site provides visitors with the latest news from MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, Houston on melanoma including treatment, screening, education, prevention, and support.

Melanoma, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Description: This site provides visitors with information about treating patients with melanoma, MSK services, physicians, and... Description: This site provides visitors with information about treating patients with melanoma, MSK services, physicians, and research. It also includes information on prevention, clinical trials, survivorship, and support.

Melanoma, National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Description: This Web site from the NCI provides visitors with basic information about melanoma including treatments,... Description: This Web site from the NCI provides visitors with basic information about melanoma including treatments, causes, research, prevention, and cancer literature.

Melanoma, Oncolink, University of Pennsylvania
Description: This site is one of the first cancer resources available on the Web. It provides... Description: This site is one of the first cancer resources available on the Web. It provides a comprehensive overview of Melanoma including prevention, treatment options, and the latest news.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Breast Cancer
Description: Includes information on risk factors, diagnosis, screening and treatment as well as research being conducted... Description: Includes information on risk factors, diagnosis, screening and treatment as well as research being conducted and links to MSK clinical trials.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Esophageal Cancer
Description: Includes information on treating patients, research being conducted and links to MSK clinical trials. Description: Includes information on treating patients, research being conducted and links to MSK clinical trials.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Gastric (Stomach) Cancer
Description: Includes information on treating patients, research being conducted and links to MSK clinical trials. Description: Includes information on treating patients, research being conducted and links to MSK clinical trials.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Leukemias
Description: Includes information on various forms of leukemia as well as treating patients with chemotherapy, immunotherapy,... Description: Includes information on various forms of leukemia as well as treating patients with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, transplantation, and links to MSK clinical trials.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Pancreatic Cancer
Description: Includes information on treating patients, research being conducted and links to MSK clinical trials. Description: Includes information on treating patients, research being conducted and links to MSK clinical trials.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Primary Liver Cancer
Description: Includes information on risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment as well as on research... Description: Includes information on risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment as well as on research being conducted and links to MSK clinical trials.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Prostate Cancer
Description: Information regarding diagnosing and treating prostate cancer that includes radiation and therapeutic/hormonal therapies. The Center... Description: Information regarding diagnosing and treating prostate cancer that includes radiation and therapeutic/hormonal therapies. The Center also focuses on the well-being of the whole patient by providing psychological counseling, sexual health, integrative medicine, pain management, rehabilitation, and post-treatment resources.

Merck Manual of Medical Information
Description: Written in everyday language by 300 outstanding contributors. Explains disorders, who is likely to get... Description: Written in everyday language by 300 outstanding contributors. Explains disorders, who is likely to get them, their symptoms, how they're diagnosed, how they might be prevented, and how they can be treated; also provides information about prognosis.

MerckSource
Description: This site, sponsored by Merck, allows visitors to access a variety of reference and research... Description: This site, sponsored by Merck, allows visitors to access a variety of reference and research tools in their Resource Library including: The Merck Manual, ADAM Illustrated Health Encyclopedia, Dorland’s Medical Dictionary, THE PDR Family Guide to Over-the-Counter Drugs, and a virtual body.

Metabolic Pathways of Biochemistry
Description: This site is designed to represent graphically the major metabolic pathways, especially those important to... Description: This site is designed to represent graphically the major metabolic pathways, especially those important to human biochemistry.

Microbiology Video Library
Description: The Microbiology Video Library provides descriptions and digital video of many microorganisms. Quick Time... Description: The Microbiology Video Library provides descriptions and digital video of many microorganisms. Quick Time is needed to view the video clips.

Molecular Biology Glossary
Description: This Web site was created by the University of Michigan DNA Sequencing Core for the... Description: This Web site was created by the University of Michigan DNA Sequencing Core for the purpose of providing visitors with a quick reference to the terminology of molecular biology, and links to more sites on molecular biology, funding opportunities, and literature searching.

Molecular Information Theory and the Theory of Molecular Mechanics Center for Cancer Research Nanobiology Program (CCRNP), National Cancer Institute (NIH)
Description: This is the personal page of Thomas D. Schneider, Research Biologist at the NIH. ... Description: This is the personal page of Thomas D. Schneider, Research Biologist at the NIH. There is a tremendous amount of information on this site, but he is very careful in his choices of links to sequence logos, sequence walkers, patents, theory resources, and other tools.

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
Description: The MMWR weekly contains data on specific diseases as reported by state and territorial health... Description: The MMWR weekly contains data on specific diseases as reported by state and territorial health departments and reports on infectious and chronic diseases, environmental hazards, occupational diseases and injuries, and injuries.

MSK Cancer & Treatment
Description: Provides information regarding cancer and treatment. Description: Provides information regarding cancer and treatment.

MSK Clinical Trials
Description: Provides information on clinical trials conducted at the Center as well as at other biomedical... Description: Provides information on clinical trials conducted at the Center as well as at other biomedical institutions.

MSK Integrative Medicine
Description: Provides information on alternative medicine, educational programs, herbs, fitness, and clinical trials. Description: Provides information on alternative medicine, educational programs, herbs, fitness, and clinical trials.

MSK Patient Information
Description: Provides information for current and new patients as well as Pediatric Cancer Care and Survivorship... Description: Provides information for current and new patients as well as Pediatric Cancer Care and Survivorship & Support.

National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry (NACB)
Description: The NACB is dedicated to advancing the science and practice of clinical laboratory medicine through... Description: The NACB is dedicated to advancing the science and practice of clinical laboratory medicine through research, education, and professional development.

National Cancer Database (NCDB)
Description: The purpose of the NCDB is to improve the quality of cancer care by providing... Description: The purpose of the NCDB is to improve the quality of cancer care by providing physicians, cancer registrars, and others with the means to compare their management of cancer patients with the way in which similar patients are managed in other cancer care centers around the country.

National Cancer Institute
Description: Major source of cancer information including clinical trials, cancer topics, cancer statistics, latest news. Description: Major source of cancer information including clinical trials, cancer topics, cancer statistics, latest news.

National Cancer Institute (NCI) Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer
Description: NCI is engaged in efforts to harness the power of nanotechnology to radically change the... Description: NCI is engaged in efforts to harness the power of nanotechnology to radically change the way we diagnose, treat and prevent cancer.

National Cancer Institute (NCI) Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Description: Information on clinical trials, treatments, genetic screening & testing, statistics, and research. The site is... Description: Information on clinical trials, treatments, genetic screening & testing, statistics, and research. The site is also available in Spanish.

National Cancer Institute (NCI): Leukemia
Description: Information about treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy. Also prevention,... Description: Information about treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy. Also prevention, genetics, causes, and clinical trials.

National Cancer Institute (NIH) – Esophageal Cancer
Description: Information about treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy; prevention; genetics; causes;... Description: Information about treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy; prevention; genetics; causes; screening and testing.

National Cancer Institute (NIH) – Pancreatic Cancer
Description: Information about treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy; prevention; genetics; causes;... Description: Information about treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy; prevention; genetics; causes; screening and testing.

National Cancer Institute (NIH) – Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
Description: Information about treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy; prevention; genetics; causes;... Description: Information about treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy; prevention; genetics; causes; screening and testing.

National Cancer Institute. PDQ. Treatment. Health Professionals- Breast Cancer
Description: Information for doctors and other healthcare professionals on treating breast cancer. Includes extensive references... Description: Information for doctors and other healthcare professionals on treating breast cancer. Includes extensive references to pertinent literature.

National Cancer Institute. PDQ. Treatment. Health Professionals- Breast Cancer and Pregnancy
Description: Information for doctors and other health professionals on treating breast cancer during pregnancy. Breast... Description: Information for doctors and other health professionals on treating breast cancer during pregnancy. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among pregnant and postpartum women. Includes extensive references to pertinent literature.

National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Description: NCBI creates public databases, conducts research in computational biology, develops software tools for analyzing genome... Description: NCBI creates public databases, conducts research in computational biology, develops software tools for analyzing genome data, and disseminates biomedical information for the better understanding of molecular processes affecting human health and disease.

National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI): BLAST
Description: The Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) finds regions of local similarity between sequences. The... Description: The Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) finds regions of local similarity between sequences. The program compares nucleotide or protein sequences to sequence databases and calculates the statistical significance of matches.

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
Description: NCCAM is dedicated to exploring complementary and alternative healing practices in the context of rigorous... Description: NCCAM is dedicated to exploring complementary and alternative healing practices in the context of rigorous science, training complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) researchers, and disseminating authoritative information to the public and professionals.

National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
Description: NCHS is the US Government’s principal health statistics agency; compiling data from and on behalf... Description: NCHS is the US Government’s principal health statistics agency; compiling data from and on behalf of numerous agencies on a variety of subjects including, vital statistics and records, data sets such as Healthy People 2010, classification of diseases, and research.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Description: An alliance of the world’s leading cancer centers, which provides general cancer care information including... Description: An alliance of the world’s leading cancer centers, which provides general cancer care information including treatment guidelines and clinical trials.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Description: The NCCN develops, updates, and disseminates a complete library of clinical practice guidelines. These guidelines... Description: The NCCN develops, updates, and disseminates a complete library of clinical practice guidelines. These guidelines are the standard for clinical policy in oncology.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) – Colon and Rectal Cancer
Description: Treatment guidelines for patients and practice guidelines for healthcare professionals. NCCN has links to the... Description: Treatment guidelines for patients and practice guidelines for healthcare professionals. NCCN has links to the latest news in research and clinical trials. The site has a special feature called Decision Trees which helps patients decide on what treatments to pursue for their specific condition.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network – Breast Cancer Treatment Guidelines for Patients
Description: Information for patients on the way breast cancer is treated at the nation’s leading cancer... Description: Information for patients on the way breast cancer is treated at the nation’s leading cancer centers. Originally developed for cancer specialists by the National Comprehensive Cancer network (NCCN), these treatment guidelines have now been translated for the public by the American Cancer Society (ACS).

National Heart, Blood, and Lung Institute (NHBLI)
Description: The site contains links to funding opportunities, training and career development and clinical trials. Description: The site contains links to funding opportunities, training and career development and clinical trials.

National Human Genome Research Institute – Learning About Breast Cancer
Description: Covers information on hereditary aspects of breast cancer. The Institute took on the role... Description: Covers information on hereditary aspects of breast cancer. The Institute took on the role of applying genome technologies to the study of specific diseases and is closely tied to the International Human Genome Project.

National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Description: This Web site provides information on the Institutes research projects, grants and funding, and educational... Description: This Web site provides information on the Institutes research projects, grants and funding, and educational resources.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Description: Part of the National Institutes of Health and the nation’s leading supporter of biomedical research... Description: Part of the National Institutes of Health and the nation’s leading supporter of biomedical research of the brain and nervous system. The Web site has information on research literature, press releases, and patient studies.

National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Description: Includes Priority Expert Panel (PEP) Reports as well as information about nursing research that made... Description: Includes Priority Expert Panel (PEP) Reports as well as information about nursing research that made news and a list of research funding opportunities.

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Description: NIST is a non-regulatory federal agency who promotes standards, measurement, and technology in projects that... Description: NIST is a non-regulatory federal agency who promotes standards, measurement, and technology in projects that help develop the nation’s infrastructure, promotes excellence among healthcare providers, and accelerates development of technologies. Visitors have access to numerous NIST databases in fields of chemistry, biometrics and biotechnology, and analytical chemistry.

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Description: The NIH is the primary federal institution responsible for conducting and supporting medical research through... Description: The NIH is the primary federal institution responsible for conducting and supporting medical research through grants, training, and other initiatives.

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Bioengineering Consortium (BECON)
Description: Contains information on active NIH and BECON research and training opportunities in biomedical engineering, results... Description: Contains information on active NIH and BECON research and training opportunities in biomedical engineering, results of grant applications and funded projects for NIH/BECON projects that have closed, and funding opportunities in biomedical engineering for other agencies.

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Roadmap
Description: Developed with input from more than 300 nationally recognized leaders in academia, industry, government, and... Description: Developed with input from more than 300 nationally recognized leaders in academia, industry, government, and the public, the NIH Roadmap identifies the most compelling opportunities in three main areas: new pathways to discovery, research teams of the future, and re-engineering the clinical research enterprise.

National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Extramural Research
Description: This Web page provides links to NIH Medical & Behavioral Research Grant Policies, Guidelines &... Description: This Web page provides links to NIH Medical & Behavioral Research Grant Policies, Guidelines & Funding Opportunities. The Guide is published on a weekly basis and users may Subscribe/Unsubscribe to the weekly email LISTSERV Table of Contents (TOC). It is also used by NIH Contracting offices and other HHS agencies, to announce their funding opportunities.

National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI)
Description: The NNI is a federal R&D program established to coordinate the multi-agency efforts in nanoscale... Description: The NNI is a federal R&D program established to coordinate the multi-agency efforts in nanoscale science, engineering, and technology.

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Description: Provides information, including frequently asked questions, risk factors, symptoms, clinical trials, breaking news, and treatments.... Description: Provides information, including frequently asked questions, risk factors, symptoms, clinical trials, breaking news, and treatments. Users can choose their home state to locate local support groups. The site also provides a library with links to books, periodicals, databases, newsletter, and brochures.

National Program of Cancer Registries
Description: Data collected by state cancer registries which enables public health professionals to better understand and... Description: Data collected by state cancer registries which enables public health professionals to better understand and address the cancer burden.

National Science Foundation (NSF)
Description: This Web site has links to NSF funding opportunities in program areas such as: biology,... Description: This Web site has links to NSF funding opportunities in program areas such as: biology, computer and information science, social and behavioral sciences, and science statistics. Special feature includes the Custom News Service, available to anyone wishing to know about new NSF publications.

National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
Description: NTIS is the largest central resource for government-funded scientific, technical, engineering, and business related information.... Description: NTIS is the largest central resource for government-funded scientific, technical, engineering, and business related information. Most of the scientific documents on the NTIS Web site are available for purchase.

Neuro-Oncology Branch
Description: Combines translational, clinical, and research for therapeutics to treat tumors of the central nervous system.... Description: Combines translational, clinical, and research for therapeutics to treat tumors of the central nervous system. Laboratory research, clinical trials, fellowship opportunities, and educational resources are among some of healthcare professional links. Patients have access to information on clinical trials, brain tumor clinic, frequently asked questions, and case reviews.

New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM), Grey Literature
Description: NYAM’s Web page dedicated to grey literature. The Academy defines grey literature as "that which... Description: NYAM’s Web page dedicated to grey literature. The Academy defines grey literature as "that which is produced on all levels of government, academics, business, and industry in print and electronic formats, but which is not controlled by commercial publishers."

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Description: Official site providing visitors with access to public testimony, press releases, health bulletins, and links... Description: Official site providing visitors with access to public testimony, press releases, health bulletins, and links to resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

New York City Physician Profile, United Hospital Fund
Description: This report from the United Hospital Fund of New York City presents data on the... Description: This report from the United Hospital Fund of New York City presents data on the physician workforce in the five boroughs of New York City.

New York Online Access to Health (NOAH): Cancer
Description: Provides access to high quality full-text consumer health information in English and Spanish that is... Description: Provides access to high quality full-text consumer health information in English and Spanish that is accurate, timely, relevant and unbiased.

The New York State Cancer Surveillance Improvement Initiative (CSII)
Description: This initiative which began in 1998, is designed to answer questions of many New Yorkers... Description: This initiative which began in 1998, is designed to answer questions of many New Yorkers about cancer incidence in their communities. It provides data tables and maps of cancer incidence. CSII also provides information on cancer and its possible causes.

New York State Department of Health
Description: Official site providing users with access to current information on various diseases and conditions, cancer... Description: Official site providing users with access to current information on various diseases and conditions, cancer mapping information, physician profiles, grant and funding opportunities, statistical resources, and legal resources

New York State Office of the Professions: Pharmacy
Description: A list of New York State laws and regulations pertaining directly to drugs, drug delivery,... Description: A list of New York State laws and regulations pertaining directly to drugs, drug delivery, and distribution.

New York Structural Biology Center
Description: State-of-the-art research center being developed cooperatively by ten research centers throughout the New York area.... Description: State-of-the-art research center being developed cooperatively by ten research centers throughout the New York area. The site provides access to the Center’s publications, seminars and courses, and links to related material.

NIST Chemistry WebBook
Description: High quality collection of physical properties for over 7,000 organic and small inorganic compounds with... Description: High quality collection of physical properties for over 7,000 organic and small inorganic compounds with references to the original literature. Thermochemistry for over 8000 reactions. Over 16,000 IR spectra, 15,000 mass spectra, and 1,600 UV/Vis spectra. Search by formula, name, CAS Registry Number, structure, and some physical properties.

NIST Scientific and Technical Databases
Description: Portal to all databases available from NIST, many of which are free. Locate databases via... Description: Portal to all databases available from NIST, many of which are free. Locate databases via an alphabetical list, a list with descriptions, categories, or by a keyword, property, or substance search. Links to other NIST resources include chemical kinetics, CODATA Fundamental Physical Constants, the Atomic Spectra Database, the IUPAC-NIST Solubility Database, and the Journal of Physical and Chemical Reference Data.

NOAH (New York Online Access to Health)
Description: Provides access to high quality full-text consumer health information in English and Spanish that is... Description: Provides access to high quality full-text consumer health information in English and Spanish that is accurate, timely, relevant and unbiased. Links to cancer information is available from this site.

North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
Description: Provides information on covering the digestive disorders. Professionals have access to variety of links to... Description: Provides information on covering the digestive disorders. Professionals have access to variety of links to annual meetings, education, training opportunities. Patients have information on various diseases and disorders available in English, French, and Spanish

Nucleic Acid Database (NDB)
Description: Users can search for nucleic acids by structure or NMR, view the gallery, read reports,... Description: Users can search for nucleic acids by structure or NMR, view the gallery, read reports, and access some of the software and tools that help with the research and generation of molecular structures.

Obgyn.net
Description: Provides information on obstetrics, gynecology, and infertility including health resources for medical professionals and patients.... Description: Provides information on obstetrics, gynecology, and infertility including health resources for medical professionals and patients. Some areas covered are breast care, nursing, osteoporosis, endometriosis, and gynecological oncology. Collection of articles, news links, meetings, and presentations located under Medical Professional, Medical Industry, and Women.

Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine (OCCAM)
Description: OCCAM was established in October 1998 to coordinate and enhance the activities of the National... Description: OCCAM was established in October 1998 to coordinate and enhance the activities of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the arena of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

Official US Time
Description: This site is provided by the two time agencies of United States: the National Institute... Description: This site is provided by the two time agencies of United States: the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and its military counterpart, the U. S. Naval Observatory (USNO).

OMIM: Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
Description: This database is a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders that contains textual information... Description: This database is a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders that contains textual information and references. It also contains copious links to MEDLINE and sequence records in the Entrez system, and links to additional related resources at NCBI and elsewhere.

OncoLink (University of Pennsylvania
Description: Provides information on clinical trials, oncology resources, and specific cancer topics. Description: Provides information on clinical trials, oncology resources, and specific cancer topics.

OncoLink – Breast Cancer: The Basics
Description: Description of breast cancer risk, prevention, screening and treatment from the Abramson Cancer Center of... Description: Description of breast cancer risk, prevention, screening and treatment from the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania.

OncoLink – Liver Cancer: The Basics
Description: Includes causes, prevention, diagnosis, staging, treatment of liver cancer from the Abramson Cancer Center of... Description: Includes causes, prevention, diagnosis, staging, treatment of liver cancer from the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania.

OncoLink, Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania
Description: Comprehensive information about specific types of cancer, updates on cancer treatments and news about research... Description: Comprehensive information about specific types of cancer, updates on cancer treatments and news about research advances.

OncoLink: Leukemia
Description: Descriptions of different forms of leukemia from the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of... Description: Descriptions of different forms of leukemia from the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania. Information includes prevention, risk factors, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, and follow-up tests.

Oncolink– Head and Neck Malignancies
Description: Covers research and education in laryngeal, oropharyngeal, parathyroid, and thyroid cancers. Site offers information on... Description: Covers research and education in laryngeal, oropharyngeal, parathyroid, and thyroid cancers. Site offers information on treatment options, support resources, latest news in research, conferences, and National Cancer Institute Resources.

Oncology Channel Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Description: Information on treatments, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and staging. Information on the differences between Non-Hodgkin’s... Description: Information on treatments, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and staging. Information on the differences between Non-Hodgkin’s and Hodgkin’s is explained.

Oncology Nursing Society Evidence-Based Practice Resource Center
Description: Includes evidence-based medicine definitions as well as other evidence- based nursing Web sites. Descrbes evidence-based... Description: Includes evidence-based medicine definitions as well as other evidence- based nursing Web sites. Descrbes evidence-based practice process and examples of critiques of integrated reviews.

Oncology Nursing Society Online
Description: Web site for the Oncology Nursing Society providing information for nursing professionals on clinical practice,... Description: Web site for the Oncology Nursing Society providing information for nursing professionals on clinical practice, news, patient and professional education and conferences.

Oncology Tools
Description: US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Drug Evaluation and Research offers information related... Description: US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Drug Evaluation and Research offers information related to cancer and approved drug therapies for consumers, patients, and healthcare professionals. The Web site is also available in French, German, Dutch, Japanese, and Arabic.

Oncology Tools (US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Drug Evaluation and Research)
Description: Offers information related to cancer and approved drug therapies for consumers, patients, and healthcare professionals. Description: Offers information related to cancer and approved drug therapies for consumers, patients, and healthcare professionals.

Organic Syntheses
Description: Search by Collective Volume or individual volumes. Keyword search by author, chemical name, CAS Registry... Description: Search by Collective Volume or individual volumes. Keyword search by author, chemical name, CAS Registry Number, index term, volume, and page. Structure and substructure searching requires ChemDraw plugin. Browse by reaction type. Kudos to Organic Syntheses, CambridgeSoft, DataTrace, and John Wiley for this free resource.

Otohns.net
Description: Provides information on a variety of head and neck cancers in the areas of laryngology,... Description: Provides information on a variety of head and neck cancers in the areas of laryngology, otology and neurotology. Links to facial plastic & reconstructive surgery, pediatric otolaryngology, and rhinology. There are also forums for medical professionals (sign up required), a patient education portal with links to articles, and news in head and neck related diseases.

Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce
Description: Collaborative effort between U.S. government agencies, public health organizations, and health sciences libraries aimed to... Description: Collaborative effort between U.S. government agencies, public health organizations, and health sciences libraries aimed to help the public health workforce find and use information for improving the public's health.

PediaLink Learning Center
Description: Comprehensive educational tool for physicians. Some online courses are available for a fee. Registration is... Description: Comprehensive educational tool for physicians. Some online courses are available for a fee. Registration is required to set up a personal account.

Poisonous Plants Information Database
Description: Developed by Cornell University, visitors can find list of plants, fungi, and other natural flora... Description: Developed by Cornell University, visitors can find list of plants, fungi, and other natural flora that may be hazardous to animals and people.

Primary Bone Tumors, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Description: An overview of the most common types of Primary Bone Tumors that occur in children;... Description: An overview of the most common types of Primary Bone Tumors that occur in children; this page also provides links to descriptions other sarcomas and treatment options.

Primary Care Internet Guide: Nursing
Description: This site is maintained by the University of Bergen, Norway and includes links to nursing... Description: This site is maintained by the University of Bergen, Norway and includes links to nursing departments of worldwide universities.

Professional Misconduct and Physician Discipline, New York State Department of Health
Description: This site presents information as a service to the public. The Department has attempted to... Description: This site presents information as a service to the public. The Department has attempted to ensure that the information is as accurate as possible. However, the Department makes no warranty or guarantee concerning the accuracy or reliability of the content of this Web site.

Prostate Cancer Foundation
Description: Provides patients with education and research information on screening, detection methods, staging and prognosis, and... Description: Provides patients with education and research information on screening, detection methods, staging and prognosis, and various type of research.

PubChem
Description: Large chemical structure database with over 800,000 compounds. Its goal is to link structures to... Description: Large chemical structure database with over 800,000 compounds. Its goal is to link structures to bioassay results, biological screenings, and the corresponding literature. Currently includes bioassays from the NCI anti-tumor and anti-AIDS screening programs. Also integrated into other NIH databases.

Public Health Agency of Canada, National Laboratory for Host Genetics and Prion Diseases
Description: Host Genetics and Prion Disease program (HGPD) concentrates on the infectious agents and host responses... Description: Host Genetics and Prion Disease program (HGPD) concentrates on the infectious agents and host responses of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies. These rare diseases are widely believed to be caused by unconventional, virus-like infective agents composed largely of a misshapen host protein.

Publications, United Hospital Fund (UHF)
Description: UHF provides objective information to New York’s healthcare community through its special reports, statistical publications,... Description: UHF provides objective information to New York’s healthcare community through its special reports, statistical publications, working papers, and newsletters. A majority of these publications are available at no cost and require Acrobat Reader.

Quick Guide for Grant Applications, National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Description: The information on this Web site is based very closely on NIH Publication No. 93-3606,... Description: The information on this Web site is based very closely on NIH Publication No. 93-3606, Quick Guide for the Preparation of Grant Applications, written and distributed by the Hispanic Cancer Control Research Network, Hispanic Cancer Control Program, Special Populations Studies Branch, National Cancer Institute, and NIH.

Radiation Oncology, Oncolink
Description: Maintained by the Abramson Cancer Center University of Pennsylvania, offers Information about radiation therapy and... Description: Maintained by the Abramson Cancer Center University of Pennsylvania, offers Information about radiation therapy and treatment side effects, including an overview of the treatment process, side effects, support, and clinical trials.

Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG)
Description: RTOG is a national clinical cooperative group for the purpose of conducting radiation therapy research... Description: RTOG is a national clinical cooperative group for the purpose of conducting radiation therapy research and cooperative clinical investigations. This site is designed with three components; for researchers, patients, and members. You do not have to be a member to view many of the Groups publications.

Ready Reference Collection, Internet Public Library (IPL)
Description: Provides many useful links to sources of information on Health, Medicine, Sciences, Business, Economics, Computers,... Description: Provides many useful links to sources of information on Health, Medicine, Sciences, Business, Economics, Computers, directory information, patents, and much more and is maintained by the University of Michigan.

Role of Endoscopy in the Evaluation and Treatment of Patients with Pancreaticobiliary Malignancy
Description: Evidence based clinical practice guideline from the National guideline Clearinghouse to for evaluating and treating... Description: Evidence based clinical practice guideline from the National guideline Clearinghouse to for evaluating and treating pancreaticobiliary cancer.

Rolf Claessen’s Chemistry Index
Description: Up-to-date comprehensive coverage of chemistry with minimal annotation. Selective despite its size. Description: Up-to-date comprehensive coverage of chemistry with minimal annotation. Selective despite its size.

Rosenthal Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Description: Developed by Columbia University, information is provided on diverse therapies to maintain health or treat... Description: Developed by Columbia University, information is provided on diverse therapies to maintain health or treat illness to include acupuncture, herbal supplements, meditation, massage and yoga.

Science.gov
Description: Provides a gateway to information resources in science and technology at the US government science... Description: Provides a gateway to information resources in science and technology at the US government science agencies.

Sealy Center for Structural Biology (SCSB)
Description: SCSB’s mission is to expand the frontiers of knowledge in biomolecular structural research. The... Description: SCSB’s mission is to expand the frontiers of knowledge in biomolecular structural research. The Web site provides links to past symposia held at the University of Texas Medical Branch, links to software, and links to research groups affiliated with the Sealy Center.

Selected Nursing Web Sites
Description: This site provides a list of links to nursing-related resources and is maintained by the... Description: This site provides a list of links to nursing-related resources and is maintained by the Health Sciences Library, University of Buffalo.

Selected Patient Information Resources in Asian Languages (SPIRAL)
Description: SPIRAL is a joint initiative of the South Cove Community Health Center and Tufts University... Description: SPIRAL is a joint initiative of the South Cove Community Health Center and Tufts University Health Sciences Library. The Web site provides consumer health information in different Asian languages: Chinese, Cambodian/Khmer, Hmong, Korean, Laotian, Thai, and Vietnamese.

Sigma-Aldrich Catalog
Description: Basic properties, structures, and MSDSs for commercial laboratory chemicals. Many compounds link to Aldrich 1H... Description: Basic properties, structures, and MSDSs for commercial laboratory chemicals. Many compounds link to Aldrich 1H FT-NMR, FT-IR and Raman IR spectra. Search by name, CAS Registry Number, molecular formula, SMILES, structure and sub-structure.

Society for Adolescent Medicine
Description: Covers the advancements in healthcare for adolescents including links to a variety of health issues... Description: Covers the advancements in healthcare for adolescents including links to a variety of health issues under Teen/Family Resources. Professionals have access to information on continuing education, curriculum, and fellowships and training.

Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO)
Description: National medical specialty society trained in the comprehensive management of women with malignancies of the... Description: National medical specialty society trained in the comprehensive management of women with malignancies of the reproductive tract. The site provides professional and patient links to organizations and educational resources under Publications/Resources.

Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO)
Description: The mission of the Society of surgical oncology is to ensure that all cancer patients... Description: The mission of the Society of surgical oncology is to ensure that all cancer patients receive the highest quality, comprehensive, multimodal cancer care. Includes meeting abstracts and online SSO symposiums and cancer presentations.

Soft Tissue Sarcoma, MedlinePlus
Description: MedlinePlus, from the National Library of Medicine, is a consumer health-oriented site that has compiled... Description: MedlinePlus, from the National Library of Medicine, is a consumer health-oriented site that has compiled information related to Soft Tissue Sarcoma such as: overviews, diagnosis, treatment options, specific conditions, and links to related pages such as Kaposi’s Sarcoma and Rhabdomyosarcoma.

Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Description: A consumer-oriented page from MSK with information about soft tissue sarcomas, treatment options, risk factors,... Description: A consumer-oriented page from MSK with information about soft tissue sarcomas, treatment options, risk factors, diagnosis, clinical trials, and support.

Substance abuse and mental health data archives
Description: This site provides visitors with access to a wealth of statistical data on substance abuse... Description: This site provides visitors with access to a wealth of statistical data on substance abuse including: reports from the OAS, the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, Drugs and Alcohol Services Information Systems, and the Drug Abuse Warning Network.

Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) 1973-2004 Public Use Database
Description: Provides incidence and population data associated by age, sex, race, year of diagnosis, and geographic... Description: Provides incidence and population data associated by age, sex, race, year of diagnosis, and geographic areas (including SEER registry and county). A signed SEER Public-Use Data Agreement is required to access these data.

Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Cancer Statistics Review, 1975-2002
Description: A report of the most recent cancer incidence, mortality, survival, prevalence, and lifetime risk statistics,... Description: A report of the most recent cancer incidence, mortality, survival, prevalence, and lifetime risk statistics, is published annually by the Cancer Statistics Branch of the National Cancer Institute.

Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Description: This site provides information about the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at the MD... Description: This site provides information about the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at the MD Anderson Cancer Center including the types of thoracic cancer they treat and their methods of treatment.

Thoracic Oncology Network (TON), American College of Chest Physicians
Description: TON seeks to advance the care of thoracic cancer patients by promoting collaboration within the... Description: TON seeks to advance the care of thoracic cancer patients by promoting collaboration within the membership. Visitors to this site have access to many of the Thoracic Oncology Network’s publications including guides for patients and guidelines for practitioners.

Tox Town
Description: An introduction to toxic chemicals and environmental health risks you might encounter in everyday life,... Description: An introduction to toxic chemicals and environmental health risks you might encounter in everyday life, in everyday places.

TOXMAP
Description: Easy and intuitive access to data from TOXLINE, the EPA’s Toxics Release Inventory, the Hazardous... Description: Easy and intuitive access to data from TOXLINE, the EPA’s Toxics Release Inventory, the Hazardous Substances Data Bank, and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. GIS mapping of chemical releases by facility.

TOXNET
Description: Search up to nine databases simultaneously. Expect to find lengthy, well-organized, referenced records for most... Description: Search up to nine databases simultaneously. Expect to find lengthy, well-organized, referenced records for most commercially significant compounds. Databases include the Hazardous Substances Data Bank, Integrated Risk Information Management, Toxline, Toxic Release Inventory, and ChemIDplus. Serves as a portal to NLM databases such as the Household Products Database, MEDLINE, and Haz-Map.

Translational Research Initiative, National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Description: This site from the NCI provides resources to help with the steps involved in bench-to-bedside... Description: This site from the NCI provides resources to help with the steps involved in bench-to-bedside research.

UK Patent Office
Description: This site provides information on searching and applying for patents, trademarks, and copyright in the... Description: This site provides information on searching and applying for patents, trademarks, and copyright in the United Kingdom.

Uncle Sam's Reference Shelf
Description: This site provides links to three valuable sources for socioeconomic data for the United States;... Description: This site provides links to three valuable sources for socioeconomic data for the United States; the Statistical Abstract of the United States, State and Metropolitan Data Book, and the City and County Data Book.

United Hospital Fund of New York
Description: The United Hospital Fund advances and supports programs designed to promote quality, patient-centered healthcare. ... Description: The United Hospital Fund advances and supports programs designed to promote quality, patient-centered healthcare. This site provides access to some of their original research, grant information, and news about new programs and initiatives.

United States Department of Health & Human Services
Description: Principal agency responsible for the health of all Americans and providing essential health services especially... Description: Principal agency responsible for the health of all Americans and providing essential health services especially to those in greatest need. The Web site provides users with access to medical dictionaries and encyclopedias, publications on numerous health topics, information on available grants and fellowships, and healthcare policies and regulations.

University of Minnesota Cancer Center Cancer Information
Description: Covers prostate, bladder, kidney cancers including risk factors, screening and diagnosis, and treatments. The Center... Description: Covers prostate, bladder, kidney cancers including risk factors, screening and diagnosis, and treatments. The Center also has links to clinical trials, cancer therapeutics initiative, and research programs. Some of the research programs are genetic mechanisms of cancer, carcinogenesis and chemoprevention, and translational research program.

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center – Head & Neck Cancer
Description: Site has latest news including featured articles, information on treatments, clinical trials, and links to... Description: Site has latest news including featured articles, information on treatments, clinical trials, and links to patient education and support. The site also provides information on tobacco and cancer.

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center – Kids & Cancer
Description: Information on clinical trials, life after cancer care, and treatments at MD Anderson for various... Description: Information on clinical trials, life after cancer care, and treatments at MD Anderson for various childhood cancers such as acute myelocytic leukemia, spinal cord tumor, neuroblastoma, and many more. Links on the latest news and articles on childhood cancers and how to cope with the disease are also available.

Unusual Cancers of Childhood: Thoracic Cancers, National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Description: This Web site provides an overview of some of the more unusual cancers that can... Description: This Web site provides an overview of some of the more unusual cancers that can develop in children including breast, bronchial, thymoma, and mesothelioma. The prognosis, diagnosis, classification, and treatment of these thoracic cancers are discussed.

US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Description: Office established in order to protect inventors by securing exclusive rights to their discoveries for... Description: Office established in order to protect inventors by securing exclusive rights to their discoveries for a period of time. USPTO site allows you to search issued patents and applications, file for a patent or trademark, and print forms and publications.

Users Guides to Medical Literature, JAMA
Description: The complete set of Evidence-Based Medicine Users' Guides originally published as a series in the... Description: The complete set of Evidence-Based Medicine Users' Guides originally published as a series in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

The W. M. Keck Center for Interdisciplinary Bioscience Training
Description: The Center brings together computational, physical and biological scientists for the development and training of... Description: The Center brings together computational, physical and biological scientists for the development and training of a new type of scientist who can incorporate theory, simulation, and experiment to expand our understanding of modern biological problems. Access to many of the Keck Center’s publications and software is available through the site’s library.

Washington Musculoskeletal Tumor Center
Description: This site is part of the Washington Cancer Institute at Washington Hospital and the Lombardi... Description: This site is part of the Washington Cancer Institute at Washington Hospital and the Lombardi Cancer Center at George Washington University and provides basic information about sarcoma to state-of-the-art slideshows and video presentations.

WebElements Periodic Table
Description: General periodic table on the Web. Covers selected compounds in addition to providing element information.... Description: General periodic table on the Web. Covers selected compounds in addition to providing element information. Begun by Mark Winter of the University of Sheffield. References to specific literature not provided.

What is Soft Tissue Sarcoma? American Cancer Society (ACS)
Description: This consumer-oriented site from the ACS provides information about soft tissue sarcomas including where they... Description: This consumer-oriented site from the ACS provides information about soft tissue sarcomas including where they form, how they are treated, risk factors, and how to talk to your doctor.

Who Named It?
Description: Biographical dictionary of medical eponyms, listing an A-Z survey of medical phenomena named for a... Description: Biographical dictionary of medical eponyms, listing an A-Z survey of medical phenomena named for a person, along with a biography of that person. Eponyms are also listed by category, biographies by country and female entries.

Wikipedia
Description: Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, written collaboratively by people from around the world with a wide... Description: Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, written collaboratively by people from around the world with a wide range of topics and subjects covered. The term “wiki” means that anyone can add and edit articles simply by clicking on the edit this page link.

Wiktionary
Description: Collaborative project to produce a free multilingual dictionary in every language, with definitions, etymologies, pronunciations,... Description: Collaborative project to produce a free multilingual dictionary in every language, with definitions, etymologies, pronunciations, quotations and synonyms. Wiktionary is the lexical companion to the open-content encyclopedia Wikipedia.

WM Keck Center for Interdisciplinary Bioscience Training
Description: The Center brings together computational, physical and biological scientists for the development and training to... Description: The Center brings together computational, physical and biological scientists for the development and training to incorporate theory, simulation, and experiment to expand our understanding of modern biological problems. To view some of the Center’s publications, or software resources, click on Library.

World Health Organization (WHO)
Description: General health information on diseases and statistics accessible in six different languages: Arabic, Chinese, English,... Description: General health information on diseases and statistics accessible in six different languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Description: Visitors to this site can access the International Property Digital Library, a database which includes... Description: Visitors to this site can access the International Property Digital Library, a database which includes a collection of over 1,000,000 international patent applications and contains the full text of the patent applications or the patents.

WWW Virtual Library: Biosciences
Description: The site is a clearinghouse of links to various biosciences-related Web sites and organizations. The... Description: The site is a clearinghouse of links to various biosciences-related Web sites and organizations. The links are arranged alphabetically and descriptions are provided.

YourDictionary.com
Description: A comprehensive and authoritative language resource covering more than 200 languages. Description: A comprehensive and authoritative language resource covering more than 200 languages.