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General Health Resources

  • BioMed Central
    BioMed Central is the publisher of more than 175 peer reviewed, open access journals. All original research articles published by BioMed Central are made freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication. BioMed Central's portfolio of journals includes general titles such as Journal of Biology, as well as specialist journals that focus on particular disciplines.
    http://www.biomedcentral.com/home/
  • Center for Disease Control
    This highly regarded site provides information on specific heath and safety topics, a public health image library, state and national data sets on health and disease, and much more. The A-Z index provides easy access to statistical and other information on specific conditions.
    http://www.cdc.gov/
  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
    The FDA oversees pharmaceuticals as well as medical devices and their approval. The FDA website provides information on the products that it regulates including: food, drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, and more.
    http://www.fda.gov/
  • Hardin Meta Directory of Internet Health Sources
    Created by the University of Iowa’s Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, this is a comprehensive directory of medical and health related links. This site includes a large, up-to-date collection of medical images and information.
    http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/
  • Health Education Assets Library (HEAL)
    The Health Education Assets Library (HEAL) is a digital library that provides freely accessible digital teaching resources. It includes images, video clips, animations, audio clips, presentations, and portable documents (PDF). This site provides access to several quality collections that focus on topics such as transcultural health, hematology, neurological exams, patient education, pathology, and much more.
    http://www.healcentral.org/
  • Institute of Medicine (IOM)
    The IOM is a nonprofit organization that provides unbiased evidence based information on matters of biomedical science, medicine, and health. IOM’s site provides access to numerous reports and information on a wide variety of health issues.
    http://www.iom.edu/
  • Karolinska Institute Library
    This site provides extensive listings of diseases, disorders, and related topics; written for professionals, researchers, and consumers.
    http://www.mic.ki.se/Diseases/index.html
  • The Merck Manuals
    This site allows you to access the full text of several highly regarded Merck Manuals. Included are the following: The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, The Merck Manual of Medical Information--Second Home Edition, The Merck Manual of Geriatrics, The Merck Manual of Health & Aging, and The Merck Veterinary Manual.
    http://www.merck.com/pubs/
  • National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health
    This website is a handy gateway to many of the valuable National Library of Medicine databases and resources.
    http://www.nlm.nih.gov/
  • Osh.Net: Gateway for Safety & Health Information Resources
    Geared to physicians, nurses, safety professionals, and individuals concerned with safety at home and work. Topics covered include: Safety (accidents/injury statistics), Industrial Hygiene (hazardous substances, toxicology), Emergency Management, Occupational Health (travel, disability), and more.
    http://www.osh.net/
  • PubMed
    A service of the National Library of Medicine, this resource offers access to Medline, an index of more than 13 million biomedical citations dating back to the 1950’s. Look for the “Books” link towards the top of the page to access a free, full text collection of biomedical books.
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/
  • PubMed Central
    PubMed Central is the U.S. National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) digital repository of full-text, peer-reviewed biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research journals. This excellent site provides free and unrestricted access to all materials in the PubMed Central digital collection.
    http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/
  • United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
    HHS is the U.S. government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. Access numerous categories of information by clicking the links on the left sidebar.
    http://www.hhs.gov/
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Complementary & Alternative

  • Alternative Health News Online
    This award winning site focuses on alternative, complementary, and preventive health news. It includes daily updates on alternative and conventionsl health related issues.
    http://www.altmedicine.com/
  • Quackwatch
    Founded by Dr. Stephen Barrett, the primary focus of this site is “quackery” related information that is difficult or impossible to get elsewhere. Quackwatch, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to combat health-related frauds, myths, fads, fallacies, and misconduct.
    http://www.quackwatch.com/
  • National Center for Complementary Medicine (NCCAM)
    From the National Institutes of Health, this site contains a wealth of information pertaining to complementary and alternative healing practices. It includes information on research, clinical trials, and a variety of heath topics and treatments.
    http://nccam.nih.gov/health/
  • Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS)
    Through its website, the ODS disseminates research on dietary supplements. It provides information on dietary supplement use and safety, dietary supplement fact sheets, nutrient recommendations, access to the International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements (IBIDS) Database, and more.
    http://ods.od.nih.gov/
  • Sloan-Kettering - About Herbs, Botanicals & Other Products
    This useful resource contains information on herbs, botanicals, vitamins, and other dietary supplements. Entries typically include a clinical summary, scientific name, purported uses, constituents, mechanism of action, food sources, pharmacokinetics, warnings, adverse reactions, drug or lab interactions, and extensive references.
    http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/11570.cfm
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Consumer Health and Wellness

  • CAPHIS - Consumer and Patient Health Information
    Created by the librarians of the Medical Library Association, the “CAPHIS Top 100 List” is the premier gateway to quality online health information.
    http://caphis.mlanet.org/consumer/index.html
  • Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs
    Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs is a free, grant-funded public information project of Consumers Union, the publisher of Consumer Reports. It provides reports that compare prescription drugs by category and include an expert review of the scientific evidence along with pricing information. These reports are designed to help patients - in consultation with their doctors - find effective, safe and affordable medicines.
    http://www.crbestbuydrugs.org/
  • FDA Consumer Health Information
    This Food and Drug Administration (FDA) site features timely consumer health stories on pressing FDA topics, provides links to its most requested information, includes easy to read publications, and much more. Also, be sure to visit the FDA home page http://www.fda.gov/ for in depth information on FDA regulated products, as well as links to numerous sources of information on FDA related activities.
    http://www.fda.gov/consumer/default.htm
  • Familydoctor.org
    This site is operated by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), a national medical organization representing more than 93,700 family physicians, family practice residents and medical students. All of the information on this site has been written and reviewed by physicians and patient education professionals at the AAFP.
    http://www.familydoctor.org
  • Healthfinder
    Consumer oriented database of health topics from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
    http://www.healthfinder.gov
  • Hospital Compare
    This consumer oriented website provides information on how well hospitals care for their adult patients. It includes patient survey results that rate the quality of care received during recent hospital stays.
    http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov
  • Household Products Database
    This database provides health and safety information on over 7000 household products. Information in the Household Products Database is taken from a variety of publicly available sources, including brand-specific labels and Material Safety Data Sheets prepared by manufacturers.
    http://hpd.nlm.nih.gov/
  • Lab Tests Online
    Lab Tests Online has been designed to help patients and family caregivers better understand the many clinical lab tests that are part of routine care, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of conditions and diseases. This site includes test descriptions, a library of conditions and diseases, screening guide, in depth articles, and an index to news articles.
    http://www.labtestsonline.org/
  • Mayo Clinic
    Sponsored by the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, this site provides practical, well organized consumer health information. It includes information on a variety of diseases and conditions, drugs and supplements, healthy living, and much more.
    http://www.mayoclinic.com/
  • Medicare.gov
    The official U. S. government site for people with Medicare provides access to the latest information on Medicare enrollment and benefits. It includes useful tools that allow you to compare hospitals, home health agencies, and nursing homes in your area using defined criteria and quality of care measures. This site also allows you to find and compare Medicare health plans, Medigap policies, and Medicare prescription drug plans.
    http://www.medicare.gov/
  • MedlinePlus
    This excellent resource brings together authoritative information from National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health, and other government agencies and health-related organizations. This site contains consumer oriented information on a variety of health topics; it includes directories to organizations, medical dictionary, medical encyclopedia, and a comprehensive drug database. Also available in Spanish.
    medlineplus.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/medlineplus.html
  • NOAH: New York Online Access to Health
    This online resource provides access to full-text articles on a wide variety of health topics and includes a reference database with abstracts from selected health-related periodicals. Information is easy to access and available in Spanish and English.
    http://www.noah-health.org/
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Directories


  Health Care Providers

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Disease Specific Sites


  Alzheimer’s Disease

  • Alzheimer's Association
    The Alzheimer’s Association provides information and support to family members, caregivers, and health professionals on Alzheimer’s disease. Its website is updated daily and includes current news articles, access to numerous publications, fact sheets and reports, a visual brain tour, and more.
    http://www.alz.org/
  • Alzheimer's Resource Room - The Administration on Aging
    This site provides information for elders, caregivers, and health care professionals. It includes care giving tips, tools for assessment and diagnosis, links to information on current research, and more.
    http://www.aoa.gov/alz/index.asp
  • Alzforum: Alzheimer Research Forum
    Founded in 1996, the Alzheimer Research Forum reports on the latest scientific findings, creates and maintains public databases on research data and reagents, and produces discussion forums to promote debate and the dissemination of new ideas. This site includes research and drug news, information on disease management, access to publications, and more.
    http://www.alzforum.org/

  Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism

  • Autism Society of America (ASA)
    The ASA and its chapters provide information and education, support research, and advocate for programs and services for the autism community. Its site includes resources for diagnosis and consultation, treatment, and education for children with autism.
    http://www.autism-society.org/
  • The National Autistic Society - Autism Data
    Provided by the National Autistic Society (NAS) in London, England, this is a database of more than 17,000 published research papers, books, articles, videos, and other materials. Bibliographic records for items in the NAS Information Centre Library are included, in addition to research articles that are not part of the NAS’s holdings. All entries contain abstracts and are searchable by keyword.
    http://www.autism.org.uk/autismdata/

  Cancer

  • The American Cancer Society
    Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the American Cancer Society is a community-based voluntary health organization with more than 3,400 local offices. Its website provides numerous resources for health care professionals, cancer patients, and their families.
    http://www.cancer.org/
  • The American Society of Clinical Oncology - People Living With Cancer
    This site provides oncologist approved cancer information and includes comprehensive guides to more than 120 types of cancer and cancer-related syndromes.
    http://www.plwc.org/portal/site/PLWC
  • National Cancer Institute
    This exceptional website provides comprehensive information on a variety of cancer topics. It includes a directory to multiples types of cancer, information on clinical trials, statistics, and other useful resources.
    http://www.cancer.gov/
  • National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
    The NCCN is a not-for-profit alliance of twenty of the world’s leading cancer centers working together to develop treatment guidelines for most cancers. Among this site’s resources is an online library of clinical practice guidelines.
    http://www.nccn.org/
  • OncoLink
    Created by the cancer specialists at the University of Pennsylvania, this website provides current information on specific types of cancer, updates on cancer treatment, news about research advances, and more.
    http://www.oncolink.com/
  • Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF)
    The mission of the GCF is to ensure public awareness of gynecologic cancer prevention, early diagnosis, and proper treatment. It also supports research and training related to gynecologic cancers. This site provides access to a variety of resources including brochures, bulletins, information sheets, and reports pertaining to women’s cancer.
    http://www.thegcf.org/

  Cardiovascular Disease


  Diabetes

  • American Diabetes Association
    This website covers a wide array of topics and includes information on nutrition, weight loss and exercise, diabetes prevention, research, and more. It also provides full text access to several scientific journals under the “Health Professionals and Scientist” link.
    http://www.diabetes.org/
  • Joslin Diabetes Center
    Founded in 1898, the Joslin Diabetes Center focuses on three critical areas related to diabetes: research, care, and education. Its website includes an online library of consumer health resources, as well as information for researchers and health care providers.
    http://www.joslin.org/
  • National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
    This site provides educational materials to increase knowledge and understanding about diabetes among patients, health care professionals, and the general public.
    http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/

  Eating Disorders

  • Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders (ANRED)
    ANRED is a nonprofit organization that provides information about anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other less known food and weight disorders. Materials include self-help tips, information on recovery and prevention, information on eating disorders in specific populations, and more.
    http://www.anred.com/
  • Bulimia Nervosa Resource Guide
    Produced by the ECRI Institute, this site includes a comprehensive guide to bulimia, resources for family and friends, information related to treatment, and more.
    http://www.bulimiaguide.org/
  • National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
    NEDA is a not-for-profit organization working to prevent eating disorders and provide treatment referrals to those suffering from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder, and those concerned with body image and weight issues. Among this site’s resources are an eating disorders information index, educational materials, information on research grants, and more.
    http://www.edap.org/
  • Something Fishy: Website on Eating Disorders
    This site is designed to raise awareness of eating disorders, and to provide support to people with eating disorders and their loved ones. It is user friendly and features information on topics such as treatment, cultural issues, recovery, prevention and causes, and more.
    http://www.something-fishy.org

  Gastrointestinal Disorders


  Genetic Disorders

  • Genetics and Genomics for Patients and the Public
    This site provides authoritative answers to common questions about genetics disorders, and genetic and genomic science. It includes information on specific genetic disorders, genetic testing, useful links, and more.
    http://www.genome.gov/19016903
  • Genetics Home Reference
    This site provides consumer friendly information about the effects of genetic variations on human health. It includes information on the genetics of more than 200 health conditions, diseases, and syndromes as well as information on related genes and chromosomes. Also included are a Help Me Understand Genetics handbook, a glossary of medical and genetic definitions, useful links to genetics information and organizations, and much more.
    http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/
  • National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
    Unfortunately, the reports available through the National Organization for Rare Disorders are not available for free. Despite this fact, however, the NORD site remains valuable for its extensive index of rare diseases. Brief descriptions of each disorder are provided, along with information on related organizations.
    http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdblist.html

  HIV/Aids

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Drugs and Chemicals

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Evidence Based Practice

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Food and Nutrition

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Health Disparities

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Health Literacy

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Health Policy

  • AcademyHealth
    AcademyHealth is a non-partisan resource that promotes interaction across the health research and policy arenas. Its site provides access to publications and reports pertaining to coverage and access, disparities, long-term care, patient safety, and more.
    http://www.ahsrhp.org/
  • Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
    This federal agency conducts and sponsors research on healthcare quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness. It provides access to numerous reports including the National Healthcare Quality & Disparities Reports.
    http://www.ahrq.gov/
  • American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research (AEI)
    Founded in 1943, AEI is a private, nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution dedicated to research and education on issues of government, politics, economics, and social welfare. Its website posts its publications, videos and transcripts of its conferences, biographies of its scholars and fellows, and schedules of upcoming events.
    http://www.aei.org/
  • American Public Health Association (APHA)
    The APHA is the oldest and largest organization of public health professionals in the world. Among this site’s many resources is a section on legislation, advocacy and policy. This site also includes a directory of state public health association’s websites.
    http://www.apha.org/
  • The Brookings Institution
    The Brookings Institution is a private, nonprofit organization that promotes independent research and innovative policy solutions. Its site provides access to many publications that pertain to health policy including: news releases, policy briefs, reports, and more.
    http://www.brook.edu/
  • The Commonwealth Fund
    The Commonwealth Fund is a private foundation that supports independent research for improved health care practice and policy. Its website provides access to numerous publications, survey results, data charts, grant information, and more.
    http://www.cmwf.org/
  • Duke Health Policy Gateway
    Organized by categories, this site is a comprehensive gateway to health policy websites. It covers key health policy issues such as health coverage, health reform, public health, and more. This site provides access to state, national, and international resources.
    http://www.hpolicy.duke.edu/cyberexchange/
  • Healthy People 2010
    Created by scientists both inside and outside of government, Healthy People 2010 is a comprehensive set of disease prevention and health promotion objectives for the United States. It identifies a wide range of public health priorities and specific, measurable objectives. Also outlined are the Federal government’s twenty-eight key areas for improving health of all Americans.
    http://www.healthypeople.gov/
  • Healthy People 2010 Information Access Project
    The purpose of this site is to make information and evidence-based strategies related to the Healthy People 2010 objectives easier to find. It provides "pre-formulated" search strategies to published literature in PubMed Medline as well as other resources related to the Healthy People 2010 focus areas.
    http://phpartners.org/hp/
  • The Heritage Foundation
    A conservative think tank, the Heritage Foundation publishes research on domestic and foreign policy issues. Included among this site’s resources are numerous research reports pertaining to health care.
    http://www.heritage.org/
  • Health Policy Monitor
    This site presents current health policy ideas and legislation at various stages of planning and implementation. Created by the International Network Health Policy & Reform, the purpose of this website is to enrich health policy discussions in and across countries.
    http://www.health-policy-monitor.org/index.jsp
  • The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)
    Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation is a non-profit, private operating foundation that focuses on the major health care issues facing our nation. The KFF develops and runs its own research and communications programs, often in partnership with outside organizations. This site provides access to many valuable resources pertaining to health policy.
    http://www.kff.org/
  • Hospital Compare
    This consumer oriented website provides information on how well hospitals care for their adult patients. It includes patient survey results that rate the quality of care received during recent hospital stays.
    http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov
  • National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH)
    The NAPH represents over 100 hospitals and health systems that together comprise the essential infrastructure of many of America's largest metropolitan health systems. Its site contains information about legal and health care policy issues that have an impact on poor and underserved populations.
    http://www.naph.org/
  • Public Policy - Institute of Medicine (IOM)
    The IOM is a nonprofit organization that provides unbiased evidence based information on matters of biomedical science, medicine, and health. This page contains links to current projects, events, and reports concerning public policy. A variety of issues are featured including smallpox vaccination strategies, insurance coverage, and vaccine financing.
    http://www.iom.edu/CMS/3716.aspx
  • RAND Health
    A division on the nonprofit RAND Corporation, RAND Health provides research summaries, publications, and survey data related to current health policy concerns. It includes information on topics such as diversity of health, public health, quality of care, and more.
    http://rand.org/health/
  • The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
    The RWJF provides research grants in health care and works toward the reduction of health disparities. Findings of each grant report are available online.
    http://www.rwjf.org/
  • State Health Notes: Vital Signs for State Policymakers
    Published by the National Conference of State Legislatures, this free biweekly newsletter delivers timely and unbiased health policy news and analyses. The newsletter offers a state perspective on health-care issues and informs readers about new and innovative state bills, laws, and programs.
    http://www.ncsl.org/programs/health/shn/
  • Thomas: Legislative Information on the Internet
    Includes information on House and Senate bills with their text and status, text of the Congressional Record, and committee information.
    http://thomas.loc.gov
  • Trust for America's Health (TFAH)
    Trust for America's Health is a non-profit, non-partisan research group that focuses on disease prevention. This website provides numerous statistics and reports on issues relating to health policy and public health in the United States.
    http://healthyamericans.org/
  • United Health Foundation
    The mission of the United Health Foundation is to provide information that supports the health and medical decisions made by health professionals, individuals, and community leaders in order to create better health outcomes and healthier communities. Among this site’s resources are the America's Health Rankings™ reports."
    http://www.unitedhealthfoundation.org/
  • United States Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
    The HRSA is the primary Federal agency for improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated, or medically vulnerable. Included among this site’s many resources is a Geospatial Data Warehouse.
    http://www.hrsa.gov/
  • The Urban Institute
    An independent nonpartisan organization, the Urban Institute gathers and analyzes data, conducts policy research, and evaluates programs and services related to various issues of national priority. To access information pertaining to health policy, click on “Health / Healthcare” link.
    http://www.urban.org/
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Health Statistics


  Wisconsin Health Statistics

  National Health Statistics

  International Health Statistics

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International Health

  • Canadian Institute for Health Information
    Research reports, statistics, publications, and a variety of online resources provide detailed information that support the effective delivery of health services and raise awareness among Canadians of the factors that contribute to good health.
    http://secure.cihi.ca/cihiweb/dispPage.jsp?cw_page=home_e
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Travelers' Health
    This site provides timely information on the current distribution of many diseases, recent outbreaks, and recommended vaccinations for travel. You can find information on specific destinations, topics, or groups and settings. This site also provides access to the Yellow Book which is published every two years by CDC as a reference for those who advise international travelers of health risks. The Yellow Book is written primarily for health care providers, although others might find it useful.
    http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/
  • Cuba Health Reports
    This regularly updated site offers current news, interviews, background to the headlines, and profiles of leading figures in Cuban medicine and public health. It also provides access to Cuban health data and articles published in MEDICC Review, an English-language periodical about Cuban medical and public health policy, research, programs, and outcomes.
    http://www.medicc.org/cubahealthreports/
  • Demographics and Health Surveys (DHS)
    The DHS program collects, analyzes, and disseminates data on population, health, HIV, and nutrition on more than seventy-five developing countries. Its website provides access to data sets, country summaries, and comparative and analytical reports.
    http://www.measuredhs.com/
  • GlobalHealth.gov
    Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this site is designed to promote the health of the world's population through the advancement of global strategies and partnerships. It contains a useful FAQ, access to various publications and reports, health statistics, useful links, and more.
    http://www.globalhealth.gov/
  • Harvard World Health News
    World Health News offers original reporting along with a digest of news stories and commentaries from newspapers and magazines worldwide. It includes special features prepared by the Harvard School of Public Health, such as videotaped interviews with experts and access to radio and television coverage of important breaking public health news stories from websites of leading news organizations.
    http://www.worldhealthnews.harvard.edu/
  • Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
    PAHO is an international public health agency with 100 years of experience in working to improve health and living standards of the countries of the Americas. It serves as the specialized organization for health of the Inter-American System.
    http://www.paho.org/
  • Population Reference Bureau (PRB)
    Funded by private foundations, government agencies, and individual donors, the PRB provides timely and objective information on United States and international population trends and their implications.
    http://www.prb.org/
  • United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
    UNICEF is the leading advocate for children’s rights, active in 191 countries through country programs and National Committees. Its website provides information to individual countries and includes statistics on education, health, nutrition, and more.
    http://www.unicef.org/index.php
  • World Health Organization (WHO)
    This comprehensive site provides detailed information on many aspects of health care for countries that are members of WHO. It provides information on disease outbreaks, health statistics, traveler’s health, and more. Also includes access to many WHO publications, including the respected World Health Report.
    http://www.who.int/en/
  • WorldWideScience
    WorldWideScience is a prototype global science gateway connecting users to national and international scientific databases. This site, unfortunately, does not provide full text access to all of the indexed articles and may contain records in foreign languages. Despite these facts, however, it remains a powerful tool for performing comprehensive searches for obscure or hard to find global health information. Contact an Alverno librarian for help locating the full text of articles found in this database.
    http://www.worldwidescience.org/
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Nursing

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Research

  • Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
    This federal agency conducts and sponsors research on healthcare quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness. The site has information for consumers and as well as health practitioners and includes a research section devoted to nursing.
    http://www.ahrq.gov/
  • Author Manuscripts on PubMed Central
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Public Access Policy requests that research funded by the NIH be made available to the public through the National Library of Medicine's PubMed Central (PMC). Click on the “list of author manuscript” link to access this collection of electronic peer-reviewed manuscripts.
    http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/about/authorms.html
  • CIOMS International Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research Involving Human Subject
    Created by the Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences (CIOMS), this site provides access to the full text of the International Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research Involving Human Subjects. Revised and updated in 2002, this text includes 21 guidelines on ethics and scientific validity of research, informed consent, vulnerability of individuals and populations, women as research subjects, confidentiality, compensation for injury, and other topics.
    http://www.cioms.ch/frame_guidelines_nov_2002.htm
  • ClinicalTrials.gov
    ClinicalTrials.gov provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers. This site also gives information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details.
    http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui
  • Federal Legislation and Regulations for Research with Humans
    Produced by the American Psychological Association (APA), this site contains links to federal regulations for the Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, and Department of Education. Also included are links to the Belmont Report, text of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, and the privacy provisions of the Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This site also provides access to information on nonhuman animal research and much more.
    http://www.apa.org/science/research/reglaws.html
  • Google Scholar
    A subset of Google, Google Scholar provides access to scholarly journal citations from a wide range of subject areas, with the strongest coverage in science & technology. Google Scholar is not valued as a repository for free full text articles, because many items are not available in full text. The real value of this site is its citation index – a handy research tool that allows users to easily establish which documents cite a particular research article. It is an excellent tool for verifying citations and locating similar articles. To access the citation index, look for the “cited by” link.
    http://scholar.google.com/
  • Grants.gov
    Grants.gov is the premier source for finding information on federal government grants. It is a central storehouse for information on over 1,000 grant programs and provides access to approximately $400 billion in annual awards. The site includes tools and documents that will help new users understand the application process.
    http://www.grants.gov/
  • National Institute of Health - Regulations and Ethical Guidelines
    This National Institute of Health (NIH) resource offers basic regulations and ethical guidelines for clinical research. It includes access to the Belmont Report, Code of Federal Regulations for the Protection of Human Subjects, Declaration of Helsinki, Guidelines for Conduct of Research Involving Human Subjects at NIH (gray booklet), and the Nuremberg Code.
    http://ohsr.od.nih.gov/guidelines/index.html
  • National Institute of Nursing Research
    The mission of this organization is to provide information on its own funding initiatives. Its site includes information on diversity programs and awards, links to nursing organizations for various specialties, training opportunities, and more.
    http://www.ninr.nih.gov/
  • ScanGrants
    ScanGrants is designed to facilitate the search for funding sources to enhance individual and community health. The funding sources listed here may be of interest to medical researchers, social workers, nurses, students, community-based health educators, academics, and others. Funding sources most frequently listed include those of private foundations, corporations, businesses, and not-for profit organizations. Federal and state funding sources are typically not included.
    http://www.scangrants.com/
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Senior Health

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Transcultural Health

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