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A-Z Free PDA and iPhone/iPod touch Resources
PDA and iPhone and iPod touch resources - list of free applications available for mobile and wireless devices from the Medical College of Wisconsin.
PDA and iPhone and iPod touch resources - list of free applications available for mobile and wireless devices from the Medical College of Wisconsin.
AACN (American Association of Colleges of Nursing) Data Center
Data on bachelor’s and graduate nursing degrees and student enrollment, faculty salaries and characteristics, deans’ salaries, and five year trend analyses for baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs
Data on bachelor’s and graduate nursing degrees and student enrollment, faculty salaries and characteristics, deans’ salaries, and five year trend analyses for baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs
AAMC Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH) Data Tools
Association of American Medical Colleges Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH)
Association of American Medical Colleges Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH)
AAMC Medical School Management Resources (MSMR)
Associaton of American Medical Colleges, MSMR is a gateway to AAMC data, research, and information relevant to medical school organization and management. Provides resources on current practice and ongoing research projects to deans, associate deans, department chairs, business officers, and other institutional leaders who are engaged in managing roles in medical schools.
Associaton of American Medical Colleges, MSMR is a gateway to AAMC data, research, and information relevant to medical school organization and management. Provides resources on current practice and ongoing research projects to deans, associate deans, department chairs, business officers, and other institutional leaders who are engaged in managing roles in medical schools.
AAMC Medical School Profile System (MSPS) Reports
Association of American Medical Colleges U.S. Medical School Faculty annual reports, U.S. Medical School Faculty Trends, pdf files, excel files
Association of American Medical Colleges U.S. Medical School Faculty annual reports, U.S. Medical School Faculty Trends, pdf files, excel files
AAMC Report on Medical School Faculty Salaries
Association of American Medical Colleges Faculty salary survey AAMC login required
Association of American Medical Colleges Faculty salary survey AAMC login required
AAP Clinical Practice Guidelines
American Academy of Pediatrics endorsed clinical practice guidelines. Full text articles and standardized abstracts.
American Academy of Pediatrics endorsed clinical practice guidelines. Full text articles and standardized abstracts.
Academic Center for Evidence-Based Nursing
Evidence Based Practice competencies, learning modules and resources on the World Wide Web, from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Nursing.
Evidence Based Practice competencies, learning modules and resources on the World Wide Web, from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Nursing.
ACOG Press Release "Women with Cancer Have Options for Preserving Fertility"
Overview of options for women to preserve fertility
Overview of options for women to preserve fertility
ADAM Symptom Navigator
A.D.A.M. Symptom Navigator empowers you to understand when self-care or a doctor visit is appropriate, by providing easy access into the award-winning A.D.A.M. Health Illustrated Encyclopedia. Simply select gender, body type, orientation, then choose the body area of interest.
A.D.A.M. Symptom Navigator empowers you to understand when self-care or a doctor visit is appropriate, by providing easy access into the award-winning A.D.A.M. Health Illustrated Encyclopedia. Simply select gender, body type, orientation, then choose the body area of interest.
Adobe Reader for Pocket PC and Palm OS
Free download for Pocket PC and Palm OS. Enables you to view PDF files on your handheld.
Free download for Pocket PC and Palm OS. Enables you to view PDF files on your handheld.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Links to Clinical information for Evidence Based Practice, Clinical Practice Guidelines, Consumer and Patient versions of Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Links to Clinical information for Evidence Based Practice, Clinical Practice Guidelines, Consumer and Patient versions of Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Access Clinical Information from the AHRQ including: scientific reviews, evidence reports, medical treatment findings, outcomes research, clinical effectiveness, technology reviews and much more.
Access Clinical Information from the AHRQ including: scientific reviews, evidence reports, medical treatment findings, outcomes research, clinical effectiveness, technology reviews and much more.
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), based in Atlanta, Georgia, is a federal public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Data resources include National Exposure registry, World Trade Center Registry, Asbestos Registry, Interactive map and links to hazardous waste site documents. Evaluations of hazardous substances and health effects
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), based in Atlanta, Georgia, is a federal public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Data resources include National Exposure registry, World Trade Center Registry, Asbestos Registry, Interactive map and links to hazardous waste site documents. Evaluations of hazardous substances and health effects
AIDSinfo
The site includes the Antiretroviral Toxicity Tool for Pocket PCs; federally-approved medical guidelines for Palm Powered or Pocket PC devices; the HIV/AIDS Glossary for Palm Powered devices. Mobile version supported by the National Library of Medicine.
The site includes the Antiretroviral Toxicity Tool for Pocket PCs; federally-approved medical guidelines for Palm Powered or Pocket PC devices; the HIV/AIDS Glossary for Palm Powered devices. Mobile version supported by the National Library of Medicine.
AIDSinfo Glossary
Comprehensive resource designed to help health professionals, researchers, and people living with HIV/AIDS and their families and friends to understand the complex web of HIV/AIDS terminology. Type a term into the search box or browse alphabetically
Comprehensive resource designed to help health professionals, researchers, and people living with HIV/AIDS and their families and friends to understand the complex web of HIV/AIDS terminology. Type a term into the search box or browse alphabetically
Alternative Medicine Homepage
Links to several databases on natural medicines and plants and alternative and complementary medicine topics.
Links to several databases on natural medicines and plants and alternative and complementary medicine topics.
AMA - Health Literacy Resources
Free online video "Helping Patients Understand" and clinician workbook. Physicians may earn CME for completing the health literacy toolkit.
Free online video "Helping Patients Understand" and clinician workbook. Physicians may earn CME for completing the health literacy toolkit.
AMA DoctorFinder
Search AMA’s database of licensed physicians, by name & state, or by specialty & state. Basic professional information on virtually every licensed physician in the US.
Search AMA’s database of licensed physicians, by name & state, or by specialty & state. Basic professional information on virtually every licensed physician in the US.
AMA Style Citations and References
Summary of AMA guidelines for citations and references, from American Journal of Public Health
Summary of AMA guidelines for citations and references, from American Journal of Public Health
AMA Style Guide - University of Evansville Libraries
One page quick guide on how to format citations in the reference page according to AMA (American Medical Association) rules.
One page quick guide on how to format citations in the reference page according to AMA (American Medical Association) rules.
AMA Style Guide - University of Washington
Guide to the most frequently used citation types, according to AMA (American Medical Association) rules
Guide to the most frequently used citation types, according to AMA (American Medical Association) rules
American Academy of Pediatrics: Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus (Swine Flu) Information for Health Professionals
On September 22, 2009, the AAP released their current practice guidelines for the H1N1 virus (swine flu). The guidelines cover preparedness & planning, vaccine recommendations & administration, antiviral therapy, and H1N1 testing. Also included is information for communicating with families, resources for schools, and other community guidance.
On September 22, 2009, the AAP released their current practice guidelines for the H1N1 virus (swine flu). The guidelines cover preparedness & planning, vaccine recommendations & administration, antiviral therapy, and H1N1 testing. Also included is information for communicating with families, resources for schools, and other community guidance.
American Board of Medical Specialties
American Board of Medical Specialties - resource for seeking information on physician qualifications. Physician information on maintenance of certification. Find out if a physician is board certified, or identify certified physicians by specialty, and state. Free online registration is required.
American Board of Medical Specialties - resource for seeking information on physician qualifications. Physician information on maintenance of certification. Find out if a physician is board certified, or identify certified physicians by specialty, and state. Free online registration is required.
American Board of Surgery
American Board of Surgery (ABS) founded the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training and knowledge. The ABS certifies surgeons in the fields of general surgery, vascular surgery, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgery of the hand, and hospice and palliative medicine. The ABS is one of the 24 member boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties.
American Board of Surgery (ABS) founded the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training and knowledge. The ABS certifies surgeons in the fields of general surgery, vascular surgery, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgery of the hand, and hospice and palliative medicine. The ABS is one of the 24 member boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties.
American Cancer Society
Patient/Family focus, but also includes information for professionals, such as Cancer Reference Information, Statistics and Research Program & Funding. Registration suggested for complete access to the site.
Patient/Family focus, but also includes information for professionals, such as Cancer Reference Information, Statistics and Research Program & Funding. Registration suggested for complete access to the site.
American College of Epidemiology
This site provides an introduction to the field of Epidemiology, in particular with an educational module titled What is epidemiology, anyway?
This site provides an introduction to the field of Epidemiology, in particular with an educational module titled What is epidemiology, anyway?
American College of Surgeons
American College of Surgeons Dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment
American College of Surgeons Dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment
American Heart Association Scientific Statements and Practice Guidelines
American Heart Association’s scientific statements and practice guidelines on various cardiovascular disease and stroke topics
American Heart Association’s scientific statements and practice guidelines on various cardiovascular disease and stroke topics
American Holistic Medical Association
Find a holistic medicine practitioner, books, publications and resources.
Find a holistic medicine practitioner, books, publications and resources.
American Hospital Association
Current news and information about policies and issues affecting hospitals. The American Hospital Association represents and serves hospitals, health care networks, their patients and communities.
Current news and information about policies and issues affecting hospitals. The American Hospital Association represents and serves hospitals, health care networks, their patients and communities.
American Hospital Directory
Search for any US hospital. Profiles include key characteristics, utilization, and financial information. Not affiliated with American Hospital Association.
Search for any US hospital. Profiles include key characteristics, utilization, and financial information. Not affiliated with American Hospital Association.
American Medical Association: Public Health.
This site is the American Medical Association’s compilation of their own program and policy web sites related to geriatric and adolescent health, violence prevention, health disparities and obesity.
This site is the American Medical Association’s compilation of their own program and policy web sites related to geriatric and adolescent health, violence prevention, health disparities and obesity.
American Medical Student Association
Social networking is transforming the way medical students communicate with one another, but is online content meeting professional standards?
Social networking is transforming the way medical students communicate with one another, but is online content meeting professional standards?
American Nurses Association
Nursing information for professional practice, health care policy, government affairs, career opportunities from the American Nurses Association.
Nursing information for professional practice, health care policy, government affairs, career opportunities from the American Nurses Association.
American Optometric Association Clinical Practice Guidelines
Consensus optometric clinical practice guidelines from the AOA.
Consensus optometric clinical practice guidelines from the AOA.
American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Physician Directory
Search by state or zip code. Directory provides speciality, osteopathic college attended, year of graduation and whether physician is certififed.
Search by state or zip code. Directory provides speciality, osteopathic college attended, year of graduation and whether physician is certififed.
American Psychiatric Association Practice Guidelines
APA practice guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for the assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders. This page links to the complete text of all APA practice guidelines published on PsychiatryOnline, which provides additional tools and resources for each guideline.
APA practice guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for the assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders. This page links to the complete text of all APA practice guidelines published on PsychiatryOnline, which provides additional tools and resources for each guideline.
American Public Health Association (APHA)
APHA is the oldest and largest association of public health professionals in the world. APHA provides a searchable web site in support of their mission to protect communities from preventable health threats.
APHA is the oldest and largest association of public health professionals in the world. APHA provides a searchable web site in support of their mission to protect communities from preventable health threats.
American Society of Clinical Oncology Recommendations on Fertility Preservation in Cancer Patients
Journal of Clinical Oncology, Vol 24, No 18 (June 20), 2006: pp. 2917-2931. To develop guidance to practicing oncologists about available fertility preservation methods and related issues in people treated for cancer.
Journal of Clinical Oncology, Vol 24, No 18 (June 20), 2006: pp. 2917-2931. To develop guidance to practicing oncologists about available fertility preservation methods and related issues in people treated for cancer.
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists: Public Health Resource Centers
This site provides links to five collections of online resources related to Emergency Preparedness, Health Disparities, Influenza, Pandemic Planning and Tobacco Cessation for both consumers and health care providers.
This site provides links to five collections of online resources related to Emergency Preparedness, Health Disparities, Influenza, Pandemic Planning and Tobacco Cessation for both consumers and health care providers.
Anthrax & Anthrax Vaccine
A Meta Directory of resources, complied by the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, University of Iowa.
A Meta Directory of resources, complied by the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, University of Iowa.
Anthrax (MEDLINEplus Health Topic Page)
Links to pertinent information at CDC, other federal agencies and professional associations covering news, overviews, diagnosis, research, treatment, etc., plus a link to a prefabicated MEDLINE search for recent research articles on Anthrax
Links to pertinent information at CDC, other federal agencies and professional associations covering news, overviews, diagnosis, research, treatment, etc., plus a link to a prefabicated MEDLINE search for recent research articles on Anthrax
APA Formatting & Style Guide
APA (American Psychological Association) style guide from OWL: Online Writing Lab, Purdue University, with examples of in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and reference page
APA (American Psychological Association) style guide from OWL: Online Writing Lab, Purdue University, with examples of in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and reference page
APA Style - Electronic References
Tips from APA (American Psychological Association) for citing electronic references
Tips from APA (American Psychological Association) for citing electronic references
ArcGIS Explorer
ArcGIS Explorer is Geographic Information System mapping software which can be downloaded for free from this web site.
ArcGIS Explorer is Geographic Information System mapping software which can be downloaded for free from this web site.
Archimedes Online
Download a free mobile medical calculator. Forget having to remember complicated formulas, just enter the values and out come the results.
Download a free mobile medical calculator. Forget having to remember complicated formulas, just enter the values and out come the results.
Ask NOAH About: Alternative (Complementary) Medicine
New York Access to Online Health, complimentary and alternative medicine
New York Access to Online Health, complimentary and alternative medicine
Assessing Drug Abuse Within and Across Communities
A report from the National Institute of Drug Abuse that provides guidelines and survey data on establishing networks to monitor and assess drug abuse patterns and trends at the community and state level.
A report from the National Institute of Drug Abuse that provides guidelines and survey data on establishing networks to monitor and assess drug abuse patterns and trends at the community and state level.
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
APICs mission is to improve health and patient safety by reducing risks of infection and other adverse outcomes. The site features APIC Guidelines and Standards, Public Policy links and extensive Resources links.
APICs mission is to improve health and patient safety by reducing risks of infection and other adverse outcomes. The site features APIC Guidelines and Standards, Public Policy links and extensive Resources links.
Association of American Medical Colleges
Information from Association of American Medical Colleges on US & Canadian medical schools.
Information from Association of American Medical Colleges on US & Canadian medical schools.
Association of State Medical Board Executive Directors
Search for licensed physicians via State Medical Board listings
Search for licensed physicians via State Medical Board listings
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