Orphanet: The Portal for Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs May 14, 2009
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www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/index.php?lng=EN
Orphan drugs are drugs that treat rare diseases (diseases affecting <200,000 Americans), and this portal is a great place for information on these drugs, clinical trials and rare diseases.
National Guildeline Clearinghouse January 8, 2009
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From the site: “The National Guideline Clearinghouse™ (NGC) is a comprehensive database of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and related documents.” Although it is designed for professionals, it may be of interest to some of our customers. The site has multiple searching and browsing options.
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse October 25, 2008
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http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/index.htm
This site includes an A to Z index of related topics, information on clinical trials, statistics and much more. From the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders and the National Institute of Health.
Undiagnosed Diseases Program May 22, 2008
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http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/Resources.aspx?PageID=31
The National Institute of Health’s Rare Diseases Office has started a new program to assist individuals with mysterious conditions that elude diagnosis. Patients must be referred by a physician to be considered for the study. Information for patients and health-care providers is available on the website.
Global Wildlife Disease News Map May 16, 2008
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Animals, Biology, Birds, Countries, Diseases, Environment, Fire, Hazards, Health, Water.add a comment
http://wildlifedisease.nbii.gov/wdinNewsDigestMap.jsp
This interactive map from the Wildlife Disease Information Node allows users to view real-time information about worldwide wildlife conditions. Topics covered include: bird flu, rabies, wildfires, pollution, global warming and much more.
BioBasics April 18, 2008
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www.biobasics.gc.ca/english/view.asp?x=556
From the Canadian government, the BioBasics site offers a great introduction the world of biotechnology. Includes information on genetically-modified foods, genetic engineering, sustainable development, and much more.
Paralysis Resource Center March 26, 2008
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“The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) promotes the health and well-being of people living with a spinal cord injury, mobility impairment and paralysis by providing comprehensive information, resources and referral services. “ The website includes sections on Rehabilitation, Rights & Benefits, Active Living, Tools & Tech, and much more.
AllPsych Online: Virtual Psychology Classroom November 26, 2007
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This is a very comprehensive site, covering most areas of psychology. Users have access to online texts, practice tests, reference tools, biographical information, career guides and much more.
National Sudden Infant Death Resource Center November 20, 2007
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This is a comprehensive site for information on SIDS and other infant deaths. Collected from local, state and federal organizations, as well as children’s health and bereavement groups, this site has an easy to use topic index, covering SIDS, stillbirth, miscarriage and other related topics.
Bentham Open Access Journals November 19, 2007
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www.bentham.org/open/JrnlsBySub.htm
Bentham Publishers has launced over 200 peer-reviewed, open-access journals. This link directs you to the list of subjects covered. Use the links on the left to access a list of title in alphabetical order. Details about the editorial board and submission guidelines are available for each title. Disciplines covered include: Agriculture, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Dentistry, Energy & Fuels, Engineering, Evolution, Genetics, Imaging, Immunology, Mathematics, Nanoscience, Nursing, Operational Research, Optics, Pharmacology, Psychology, Transportation, Virology, and much more!
OrganizedWisdom Health September 24, 2007
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http://organizedwisdom.com/Home
From Neat New Stuff: “‘Human powered and doctor guided search service for health.’ The ‘Wisdom cards’ – which do not yet exist for all conditions – include selected info, including ‘5 great resources’ on the issue, definition, symptoms, treatments, prevention, foundations and support groups, messages boards and discussions, scientific journal articles, clinical trials, and ‘Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs.’”
American Heart Association: Diet and Nutrition September 14, 2007
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From Neat New Stuff:
http://americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200010
“Offers nutrition acts, diet and lifestyle recommendations, a heart-healthy recipe finder, a ‘no-fad’ diet plan for life, and a personalizable checklist of AHA-approved heart-healthy foods to aid your grocery shopping.”
Herbal Medicine September 8, 2007
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/herbalmedicine.html#cat57
MedlinePlus has a great introduction to herbal medicine, including descriptions of particular herbs and their medicinal uses.
Eye Health from EyeCare America August 14, 2007
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From the Foundation of the American Academy of Opthamology, this site covers eye diseases and conditions, vision issues, treatment and care of the eye, and access to services. Eye disease simulators and information on free vision care is also offered.
Blood Donation Eligibility Requirements August 9, 2007
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www.redcross.org/services/biomed/0,1082,0_557_,00.html
This page from the American Red Cross, outlines the basic guidelines for blood donation as well as specific conditions that may affect donor eligibility.
National Center for PTSD June 28, 2007
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www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/index.jsp
From the Veterans’ Administration, this is a clearinghouse for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder resources. Resources are offered for veterans, the general public, and health professionals. Includes special sections on returning from war and surviving a natural disaster.
National Women’s Health Resource Center June 20, 2007
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Healthywomen.org is a comprehensive site covering all issues of women’s health. Choose “Health Topics A-Z” to learn more about Acupuncture, Breastfeeding, Eating Disorders or any number of topics. Or, click on “Health Centers” for in-depth information in one of the following areas: Metabolic Syndromes, Midlife Health, Reproductive Health or Sexual Health.
Private Sector Health Projects Database June 7, 2007
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www.psp-one.com/section/project
According to the site, this is “a searchable database of over 140 health projects worldwide that work with the private commercial sector. This database is a central repository of the private sector projects in family planning, reproductive health, and HIV/AIDS. It contains a brief description of the project and is searchable by keyword, country, region, and implementing organization.”
Glossary of Eye Conditions April 3, 2007
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www.afb.org/seniorsite.asp?SectionID=63&DocumentID=2139
This site, from the American Foundation for the Blind, lists eye conditions and diseases alphabetically and offers a brief description of each. Also includes links to useful online resources when available.
Core Health Indicators from WHO March 2, 2007
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www3.who.int/whosis/core/core_select.cfm
From LII: “This site offers the latest statistics from World Health Organization (WHO) publications such as World Health Statistics and World Health Report. Find data by country or region, year, and a large selection of vital and epidemiological indicators such as deaths, life expectancy, diseases, risk factors, and access to health care. From the WHO Statistical Information System (WHOSIS).”
