Drug Industry Document Archive September 25, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Business, Drugs, Health, Public Records.Tags: clinical trials, DIDA, Drug Industry Document Archive, Drugs, pharmaceutical companies, prescription drugs
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From the site: “The Drug Industry Document Archive (DIDA) contains over 2500 documents about pharmaceutical industry clinical trials, publication of study results, pricing, marketing, relations with physicians and involvement in continuing medical education… Most of these previously secret documents were made public as a result of lawsuits against the following pharmaceutical companies: Merck & Co., Parke-Davis, Warner-Lambert, Wyeth, and Pfizer.”
US Obesity Trends 1985-2008 July 17, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Health, Statistics.Tags: CDC, health statistics, obesity, state data, Statistics
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www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/trends.html
This report from the CDC provides state-by-state data on the obese and the overweight. Also includes statistics on obesity and race for 2006-2008 and geographic maps.
Orphanet: The Portal for Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs May 14, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Diseases, Drugs, Health.Tags: clinical trials, medical conditions, medications, orphan drugs, rare diseases
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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.
The Organic Center April 17, 2009
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Consumer Information, Environment, Food, Health, Plants, Science.Tags: Organic Center, organic farming, organic foods
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“The Organic Center is a great website that focuses on the science behind organic agricultural production. Their mission is ‘to generate credible, peer reviewed scientific information and communicate the verifiable benefits of organic farming and products to society.’ Under the ‘State of Science’ tab at the top of the page visitors should check out the ‘Hot Science’ section. The articles listed here will give the visitor an idea of all the aspects of organic production there are, and why they are important. For instance, articles such as ‘Common Insecticide Causes Neurological Deficits in Children’, ‘Soil Quality from Long-term Organic Management Nearly Doubles Flavonoids in Organic Tomatoes’ and ‘Hormone Growth Promoters Feed to Beef Cattle Linked to Adverse Impacts on Male Sexual Development’. The ‘Organic Resources’ tab at the top of the homepage has links to ‘Consumer Resources’ and ‘Science Resources’, which are loaded with links to websites regarding all aspects of organic agriculture. The ‘Leaders in Organics’ link, also under the ‘Organic Resources’ tab, has articles by a food scientist and by the chief marketing executive of an organic food company. Visitors interested in receiving the Organic Center’s monthly e-newsletter, The Scoop, can sign up by clicking on the ‘News & Media’ tab, and then clicking on the ‘Newsletter Archive’ link. After signing up, visitors should browse the archives of the newsletter, which go back to the beginning of 2007.”
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2009. http://scout.wisc.edu/
CAM Use in the US March 4, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Health, Statistics.Tags: alternative medicine, CAM, CAM statistics, complementary medicine
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http://nccam.nih.gov/news/camstats/2007/
From the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, this site presents the 2007 statistics on CAM use in the US. Links are available to the full report, a fact sheet and graphics.
UNOS Data February 9, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Health, Statistics.Tags: health statistics, organ transplant, Statistics, transplant, UNOS
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www.unos.org/data/about/viewDataReports.asp
This site compiles data and reports from the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). Statistics and data are available for multiple levels: National, Regional, State and Individual Center.
National Guildeline Clearinghouse January 8, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Diseases, Health.Tags: clinical practice, National Guideline Clearinghouse, NGC
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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.
The State of the World’s Children 2008 November 15, 2008
Posted by Sarah in All, Children, Countries, Health, Statistics.add a comment
www.unicef.org/publications/files/The_State_of_the_Worlds_Children_2008.pdf
The online version of the annual report from UNICEF. The 164-page report requires Adobe Reader to be viewed.
Rights and Responsibilities of a Minor October 29, 2008
Posted by Sarah in All, Children, Health, Job & Career, Law, Tennessee.add a comment
www.state.tn.us/tccy/om-rr-08.pdf
“Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Minor” is a publication put out by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth. Use this publication to verify age requirements for certain activities, to learn more about juvenile justice and to locate hotline numbers for various children’s services.
UNdata October 27, 2008
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Countries, Economics, Energy, Environment, Food, Health, Import/Export, Statistics, Technology, Water.add a comment
From The Scout Report:
“The United Nations (UN) website contains a tremendous amount of data, and for some new users (and even those who are more experienced), it may be a bit overwhelming. Recently, the UN created this fine website designed to assist those who might need a bit of assistance with this whole process. On the UN Data site, visitors can simply type in their search terms, look over a list of popular searches, and even take a look at their ‘News’ section, which offers up a selection of helpful recent additions. Further down on the homepage, visitors can look through the ‘Database Coverage’ area. Here they can take advantage of some specially culled statistics, including data sets related to the World Health Organization (WHO), refugees, industrial commodities, and children. The site is rounded out by a ‘Glossary’ section, which offers a nice summary of each term that might be encountered while utilizing the site.”
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2008. http://scout.wisc.edu/
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.
Hands-Only CPR August 13, 2008
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http://handsonlycpr.eisenberginc.com/
Recommended by the American Heart Association, hands-only CPR can be performed by any bystander and can save a life. This site from the AHA has an overview of what to do when someone collapses, a FAQ, and a video demonstration.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Index August 13, 2008
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From the University of Maryland Medical Center, this site provides information on most forms of complemetary and alternative medicine, including: acupuncture, aromatherapy, ayruveda, biofeedback, chiropractic, herbal medicine, homeopathy, hypnotherapy, massage, mind/body medicine, naturopathy, nutrition, osteopathy, relaxation techniques, spirituality, tai chi, therapeutic touch, traditional chinese medicine and yoga. Users can also search the site by condition.
FishWatch: U.S. Seafood Facts August 1, 2008
Posted by Sarah in All, Animals, Biology, Consumer Information, Environment, Food, Health, Rivers, Water.add a comment
FishWatch aims to create informed consumers by providing information on fish species, their life cycles, how much is available and how much is being caught, current management, and sustainability issues. Some nutritional information is also available.
Disability and Health in the United States, 2001-2005 August 1, 2008
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www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/misc/disability2001-2005.pdf
This is an 89-page report from the National Center for Health Statistics. Requires Adobe Acrobat to view.
Tennessee Vital Statistics July 31, 2008
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http://health.state.tn.us/statistics/vital.htm
Here you can find birth, death, marriage, divorce, and pregnancy rates and statistics for the state and each county.
50 Tips & Techniques for Caregivers June 20, 2008
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www.rncentral.com/nursing-library/careplans/50_communication_tips_for_caregivers
This article from RN Central lists 50 tips and techniques for anyone serving as a caregiver. Topics covered include: memory loss, speaking, attention, nonverbal communication and behavior.
WorldWideScience.org June 16, 2008
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Biology, Chemistry, Energy, Engineering, Environment, Geology, Health, Physics, Science, Technology.add a comment
From Library Journal:
“Developed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Scientific and Technical Information, this ‘Global Science Gateway’ allows one to search across 28 scientific databases from 18 countries. An international collaboration, the site provides access to published research findings in energy, medicine, agriculture, environment, and the basic sciences.” Simply type your query into the search blank to access information from all 28 databases.
Update: The database has expanded to include 32 national databases and access to portals in 44 countries. [6/16/08]
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.
