Special Resources » Databases: Medicine
Numerous medical management & clinical practice guidelines from the US federal government, medical schools, medical academies & associations. Examples: Occupational medicine, acute chemical exposures, heart disease & stroke, endocrine disorders, family practice, clinical preventive services, orthopedics, etc. Examples of medical databases: MEDLINE, HealthSTAR, AISLINE, HISTLINE, HSRPROJ, SDILINE, TOXLINE & CANCERLIT. Clinical trials listing services. Medical reference dictionaries. Large pharmaceutical databases.
The following is the collection of special resources throughout the library. Click on main category / sub-category for that section of the library OR Click on resource title for immediate access to the resource.
Chemical Safety » Poison Prevention
Poison control advice regarding preventing chemical poisoning, plant poisoning
Poison control advice regarding preventing chemical poisoning, plant poisoning
Poisoning First Aid [16967]
Overview, symptoms, treatment from poisonings of medicine, chemicals, household products, etc.
Overview, symptoms, treatment from poisonings of medicine, chemicals, household products, etc.
Life Sciences (Chemistry, Medicine, Pharmacology, etc.) Dictionary [292]
Thousands of terms associated with the life sciences
Thousands of terms associated with the life sciences
Medical Graphics Gallery [17384]
NIAAA is making available resources that have been used in the Institute's publications and presenta
NIAAA is making available resources that have been used in the Institute's publications and presenta
Public Health Image Library [27751] Use this material for reference, teaching, presentation, and public health messages
AEGIS Library: HIV/AIDS [2524]
More than 342,000 online documents on the subject of HIV/AIDS - includes US government sources
More than 342,000 online documents on the subject of HIV/AIDS - includes US government sources
AMA Physician Select [3907]
Reference source of demographic and professional information on individual physicians in US
Reference source of demographic and professional information on individual physicians in US
Bioethics Literature [3936]
Access to a database of ethics and related public policy issues in health care & biomedical research
Access to a database of ethics and related public policy issues in health care & biomedical research
CANCERLIT Bibliographic Database [3920]
Access to more than 1.4 million citations & abstracts from over 4,000 different sources
Access to more than 1.4 million citations & abstracts from over 4,000 different sources
CDC Surveys and Data Collection Systems [1017]
Access to a variety of CDC reports, guidelines, numeric datasets, etc.
Access to a variety of CDC reports, guidelines, numeric datasets, etc.
CIRRIE Database [25759]
Over 24,000 citations of international rehabilitation research published between 1990 and the present
Over 24,000 citations of international rehabilitation research published between 1990 and the present
DOCLINE [9246]
National Library of Medicine's automated interlibrary loan (ILL) request routing & referral system
National Library of Medicine's automated interlibrary loan (ILL) request routing & referral system
Endocrine Disruptors Database [26987]
A biological activity database, relevant literature citations, computational models, models for risk assessment
A biological activity database, relevant literature citations, computational models, models for risk assessment
FDA Consensus Standards [15002]
Database of FDA consensus standards used for medical device product clearance and approval
Database of FDA consensus standards used for medical device product clearance and approval
GenBank [326]
The NIH genetic sequence database, an annotated collection of all publicly available DNA sequences
The NIH genetic sequence database, an annotated collection of all publicly available DNA sequences
GenBank Sequence Database & Other NCBI Databases [3314]
Provides access to GenBank Sequence Database and other biotechnology databases
Provides access to GenBank Sequence Database and other biotechnology databases
Hardin Meta Directory [3776]
Provides lists of index sites that link to medical and health related topics
Provides lists of index sites that link to medical and health related topics
HIV/AIDS Information [3508]
Access to informatioin on acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and related topics
Access to informatioin on acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and related topics
HIV/AIDS Information [3935]
Prevention, testing, treatment, research programs, policies and resources
Prevention, testing, treatment, research programs, policies and resources
Hospital Search [2095]
Search engine finds names, addresses, phone numbers, maps of hospitals in the USA
Search engine finds names, addresses, phone numbers, maps of hospitals in the USA
Hospitals Search [26317]
Goal of database is to collect the address and contact details of every hospital in the world
Goal of database is to collect the address and contact details of every hospital in the world
HSRPROJ (Health Services Research Projects in Progress) [4860]
Access to database on health services research & use of clinical practice guidelines
Access to database on health services research & use of clinical practice guidelines
HSTAT - Health Services Technology Assessment Text [1042]
National Library of Medicine search engine for a variety of databases
National Library of Medicine search engine for a variety of databases
MedPix Medical Image Database [30063]
Diagnostic radiological images from thousands of real-life cases
Diagnostic radiological images from thousands of real-life cases
National Human Genome Research Institute [10118]
DNA and protein sequence, gene expression, cellular role, protein family & taxonomic data
DNA and protein sequence, gene expression, cellular role, protein family & taxonomic data
National Immunization Registry Clearinghouse [3386]
Resources related to immunization registries nationwide, guidance documents, etc.
Resources related to immunization registries nationwide, guidance documents, etc.
National Institutes of Health Clinical Alerts [1166]
National Library of Medicine clinical alerts issued by NIH agencies
National Library of Medicine clinical alerts issued by NIH agencies
NIH Health Information Index [13308]
Information on diseases currently under investigation by NIH and other important health-related topi
Information on diseases currently under investigation by NIH and other important health-related topi
NLM Gateway [16974]
Allows users to search in multiple retrieval systems at US National Library of Medicine
Allows users to search in multiple retrieval systems at US National Library of Medicine
PDQ (Physician Data Query) [9256]
Database on current information on cancer treatment and clinical trials
Database on current information on cancer treatment and clinical trials
Rare Disease Database [13304]
Abstract info for health care consumers on rare diseases, related organizations & orphan drugs
Abstract info for health care consumers on rare diseases, related organizations & orphan drugs
REHADAT - Database on the Disabled [4503]
Online access to ten databases that support vocational integration of the disabled
Online access to ten databases that support vocational integration of the disabled
Research: Health and Medicine [8927]
Text of National Academy of Sciences reports on medical sciences & health care
Text of National Academy of Sciences reports on medical sciences & health care
Specialized Information Services [448]
National Library of Medicine databases - require userid/password
National Library of Medicine databases - require userid/password
Health Care Safety » Accreditation
Organizations & their procedures for accreditation of health care facilities
Organizations & their procedures for accreditation of health care facilities
Health Care Safety » Health Care Bioterrorism
Medical management of biological and chemical casualties - clinical guides
Medical management of biological and chemical casualties - clinical guides
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In Vitro Diagnostic Device Over the Counter OTC Database [29094]
Information on in-home diagnostic tests (in vitro diagnostic devices, or IVDs)
Information on in-home diagnostic tests (in vitro diagnostic devices, or IVDs)
Occupational Medicine » Allergies
Clinical resources on the medical treatment of asthma, MCS, dermatitis, etc.
Clinical resources on the medical treatment of asthma, MCS, dermatitis, etc.
Occupational Medicine » Anesthesia
Textbooks, adverse events, anesthesia safety and related materials
Textbooks, adverse events, anesthesia safety and related materials
ASA Postoperative Visual Loss Registry [15152]
International Registry to investigate the mechanism of perioperative ION
International Registry to investigate the mechanism of perioperative ION
CancerNet [2725]
Database of information reviewed by oncology experts based on the results of current research
Database of information reviewed by oncology experts based on the results of current research
Occupational Medicine » Cardiovascular
Clinical resources on the medical treatment of cardiovascular disease
Clinical resources on the medical treatment of cardiovascular disease
American Heart Association A to Z Guide [550]
American Heart Association Heart & Stroke Encyclopedia
American Heart Association Heart & Stroke Encyclopedia
Chemicals Causing Cardiovascular or Blood Toxicity [7959]
List of chemicals that cause adverse cardiovascular effects or blood toxicity
List of chemicals that cause adverse cardiovascular effects or blood toxicity
Occupational Medicine » Clinical Guidelines
Full text of clinical practice guidelines for numerous specialties in medicine
Full text of clinical practice guidelines for numerous specialties in medicine
National Guideline Clearinghouse [9495]
An internet resource for evidence-based clinical practice guidelines
An internet resource for evidence-based clinical practice guidelines
Occupational Medicine » Dermatology
Clinical resources on the medical treatment of dermatology disorders
Clinical resources on the medical treatment of dermatology disorders
Botanical Dermatology Database [12133]
Plants causing mechanical and chemical injury, herbal remedies, etc.
Plants causing mechanical and chemical injury, herbal remedies, etc.
Chemicals Causing Skin or Sense Organ Toxicity [7960]
List of chemicals that cause adverse effects on the skin or sensory organs
List of chemicals that cause adverse effects on the skin or sensory organs
Occupational Medicine » Disease-Infectious
Clinical resources on the medical treatment of infectious disease
Clinical resources on the medical treatment of infectious disease
Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases [3382]
Causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of bacterial and mycotic diseases
Causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of bacterial and mycotic diseases
Infectious Diseases Information [2100]
Clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests, complications and more
Clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests, complications and more
ACLS & EKG Interpretative Algorithms [511]
Includes clinical algorithms and drugs used in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Includes clinical algorithms and drugs used in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Occupational Medicine » Mental Health
Clinical resources on the medical treatment of mental health disorders
Clinical resources on the medical treatment of mental health disorders
National Mental Health Information Center [1135]
Access to mental health information including a wide variety of topics
Access to mental health information including a wide variety of topics
Health Information Encyclopedia [11466]
Hundreds of diseases, including symptoms, prevention methods and treatment options
Hundreds of diseases, including symptoms, prevention methods and treatment options
Database of Over 4,000 Generic/Tradenames [1011]
Search engine provides access to over 4,000 drugs on US market
Search engine provides access to over 4,000 drugs on US market
Drug and Medications Guide [12052] Database of information on medications for consumers - alphabetical by drug
Drug Interaction Clinical Table [30058]
Drug interactions that are the result of competition for, or effects on the human cytochrome P450 system
Drug interactions that are the result of competition for, or effects on the human cytochrome P450 system
Drug Resource Center [9707]
Brand and generic drug search, FDA new approvals, news, drug basics, poison control
Brand and generic drug search, FDA new approvals, news, drug basics, poison control
FDA Drug Information [11277]
New drug approvals, consumer drug info, adverse events reporting system, drug master files & more
New drug approvals, consumer drug info, adverse events reporting system, drug master files & more
Hispanic Herbal Remedies [30060]
Evidence for effectiveness and potential drug interactions for both Hispanic and commercial herbal remedies
Evidence for effectiveness and potential drug interactions for both Hispanic and commercial herbal remedies
IBIDS: International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements [13307]
A database of abstracts of published, international, scientific literature on dietary supplements
A database of abstracts of published, international, scientific literature on dietary supplements
Important Food and Drug Information [3872]
NIH information about known interactions between certain foods and medications
NIH information about known interactions between certain foods and medications
Listing of Newly Approved Drug Therapies [2565]
Information on drugs recently approved by the Federal Food and Drug Administration
Information on drugs recently approved by the Federal Food and Drug Administration
MedicineNet [15155]
Information on medications cross-indexed with related medications, diseases and conditions
Information on medications cross-indexed with related medications, diseases and conditions
Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Information [9019]
Addresses, e-mail addresses, links & telephone numbers for many pharmaceutical manufacturing firms
Addresses, e-mail addresses, links & telephone numbers for many pharmaceutical manufacturing firms
PhRMA Clinical Study Results Database [32874]
Clinical trial results for for many marketed pharmaceuticals
Clinical trial results for for many marketed pharmaceuticals
Recently Approved Drugs and Indications [3412]
Articles on new drugs approved by the FDA as well as articles on new drugs from around the world
Articles on new drugs approved by the FDA as well as articles on new drugs from around the world
Chemicals Causing Respiratory Toxicity [7961]
List of chemicals that cause adverse effects on the pulmonary system
List of chemicals that cause adverse effects on the pulmonary system
ACR: Appropriateness Criteria for Imaging and Treatment Decisions [8869]
References from the American College of Radiology on Appropriate Utilization
References from the American College of Radiology on Appropriate Utilization
Occupational Medicine » References
Lab values, height/weight charts, glossaries, abbreviations & measurements, etc.
Lab values, height/weight charts, glossaries, abbreviations & measurements, etc.
Medical Dictionary [24292]
A dictionary of over 70,000 medical, pharmaceutical, biomedical & healthcare acronyms and abbreviations
A dictionary of over 70,000 medical, pharmaceutical, biomedical & healthcare acronyms and abbreviations
Guidelines for Improving Access to Health Care Facilities and Providers [2868]
A Guide for Health Professionals for healthcare facilities design
A Guide for Health Professionals for healthcare facilities design
Cancer Clinical Trials [15926]
Search for clinical trials in the National Cancer Institute's Clinical Trials database
Search for clinical trials in the National Cancer Institute's Clinical Trials database
Clinical Studies [3868]
Collection of research studies being conducted at the NIH Clinical Center - search engine
Collection of research studies being conducted at the NIH Clinical Center - search engine
Clinical Trials and Noteworthy Treatments for Brain Tumors [2567]
Supplies information on the clinical trials and treatments available for brain tumors
Supplies information on the clinical trials and treatments available for brain tumors
Clinical Trials Listing Service [2568]
International listing of thousands of ongoing clinical trials actively recruiting patients
International listing of thousands of ongoing clinical trials actively recruiting patients
Finding Clinical Trials [13504]
Search National Cancer Institute list of 4,000+ clinical trials accepting participants
Search National Cancer Institute list of 4,000+ clinical trials accepting participants
Karmanos Cancer Institute Clinical Research Trials [9724]
Listing of the available research treatment programs for cancer and other diseases
Listing of the available research treatment programs for cancer and other diseases
National Institutes of Health Clinical Trials Database [8282]
Search the collection of research studies being conducted at the NIH Clinical Center
Search the collection of research studies being conducted at the NIH Clinical Center
PDQ Clinical Trials - Cancer [2566]
Information on over 1600 ongoing clinical trials for children and adults with cancer
Information on over 1600 ongoing clinical trials for children and adults with cancer
NAACCR Cancer Statistics [1293]
Database of cancer incidence information from registries in North America
Database of cancer incidence information from registries in North America
Wellness Programs » Consumer Health
Health and medical resources and libraries for the general public
Health and medical resources and libraries for the general public
State List of HHS Certified Laboratories [9794]
Laboratories Which Meet Minimum Standards To Engage in Urine Drug Testing for Federal Agencies
Laboratories Which Meet Minimum Standards To Engage in Urine Drug Testing for Federal Agencies
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