Medical Care



Medical management reference materials, such as, first aid manuals, clinical practice guidelines, medical textbooks, pharmaceutical information, patient handout materials, infection control guides.

Allergies

Clinical resources on the medical treatment of asthma, MCS, dermatitis, etc. Asthma, pulmonary function tests, respiratory disease. Multiple chemical sensitivities. Allergic dermatitis. Latex allergies, food allergies, contact dermatitis.

Anatomy

Human anatomy quizzes. Tutorial on the human heart. Images of the brain. Muscle physiology. Anatomy textbooks. Hosford Muscle Tables. Musculoskeletal system.

Anesthesia

Resources for professionals related to anesthesia -related topics, safety, textbooks, etc. Anesthesia patient training. Anesthesia safety, anesthesia errors.

Bioterrorism

Medical management of biological and chemical casualties - clinical guides. Medical management of disasters. Medical center disaster plans. Clinical center emergency handbooks.

Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injury and coma articles, fact sheets, statistics, treatment guidelines, family assistance, legal issues and more. Traumatic brain injury.

Cancer

Large number of databases, articles, resources, patient handouts related to cancer topics. National Cancer Institute information designed for patients and the general public. SEER - cancer statistics. Clinical resources on the medical treatment of cancer.

Cardiovascular

Clinical resources on the medical treatment of cardiovascular disease. Educational materials for medical professionals related to cardiovascular diseases. Patient education. Descriptions of heart and circulatory system diseases and treatment procedures.

Clinical Guidelines

Large number of 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. Full text of clinical practice guidelines for numerous specialties in medicine.

Databases

Full text of more than 150 National Academy of Sciences reports on medical sciences & health care. Free access to MEDLINE, HealthSTAR, AISLINE, HISTLINE, HSRPROJ, SDILINE, TOXLINE & CANCERLIT. CDC Prevention Guidelines.

Dermatology

American Academy of Dermatology clinical practice guidelines. Full text of a textbook on dermatology. Patient education materials. Clinical resources on the medical treatment of dermatology disorders.

Diabetes

Comprehensive guides for medical professionals and patient handouts on diabetes. Clinical resources on the medical treatment of diabetes. Clinical practice recommendations for medical practioners. Full text of Diabetes in America, 2nd Edition. Diabetic foot management. Juvenile diabetes, diabetes mellitus.

Discussion

Medical discussion groups, forums, newsgroups, message boards and e-mail group lists.

Disease-Infectious

Online articles & brochures on infectious diseases & preventing foodborne illness. Causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of bacterial and mycotic diseases. Information on emerging infectious diseases. Preventive vaccines and medications. Resources on vector-borne infectious diseases. Treatment recommendations for common infections. Clinical resources on the medical treatment of infectious disease.

Education

Online tutorials/fact sheets on a large number of occupational and environmental health topics. Self-study tutorials for physicians to learn how to diagnose and treat environmental illnesses. Clinical cases, academic review and interactive quizzes on primary care medicine. Lists of conferences, multi-media library, online CME courses, & other continuing education resources. Self-study in pharmacology for health professionals. Seminars, online CME's, etc. for medical professionals - doctors, nurses.

Emergency Medicine

Interactive patient-care simulators designed to help clinicians practice their ACLS skills. Online medical text book on emergency medicine. Protocols for emergency medical services. ATSDR emergency procedures for incidents involving hazardous materials/chemicals. Patient case studies of toxicological origin.

First Aid

First aid for chemicals, eye care, CPR, etc. Resources for first aid training. First aid books, guides and manuals. Food poisoning. CPR chart, resuscitation. Defibrillators.

Infection Control

Guides and information on infection control. Recommendations for isolation practices and infection control in hospitals. Guidelines for controlling the risk of VRE infection and colonization. Emerging pathogens and multidrug-resistant organisms. Laundry guidelines. Needle sticks. Tutorial on drug-resistant organisms. Issues and recommendations for the prevention of nosocomial pneumonia.

Mental Health

Resources on prevention, treatment & rehabilitation services for specific mental disorders. Coexisting mental illness and substance abuse. Articles, fact sheets, patient handouts, resources. Clinical resources on the medical treatment of mental health disorders. Psychiatric disabilities, psychopharmacology.

Nursing

Managed care in nursing. Continuing education - online courses. AAOHN certification. Fundamentals of Nursing Guide. Certified Registered Nurse Intravenous (CRNI). Continuing education resources for the nursing profession. Nursing tutorials.

Occupational Medicine

Index of medical illnesses, conditions & symptoms. ACOEM workplace guidelines. Indoor air pollution and radon guides. State of California medical guidelines and advisory protocols for occupational medicine. ADA enforcement guidance on pre-employment medical examinations. OSHA medical surveillance requirements. OSHA regulated substances medical tests. Guidelines for OEM professionals to establish an effective employee health program. Medical management of laser injuries & radiation accidents.

Ophthalmology

American Academy of Ophthalmology FAQ reports on eye diseases, eye health and safety. Glaucoma, cataracts. Refractive surgery.

Orthopedics

Guidelines for the initial evaluation of the adult patient with acute musculoskeletal symptoms. Full text of Wheeles' Textbook of Orthopedics. Clinicial shoulder evaluation techniques, diagnosis and treatment. Clinical examination of ligamentous wrist injuries. Orthopedic surgery.

Pain

Patient pain assessment forms. Therapeutic options to migraines. Common conditions and treatments for low back pain and neck pain. Cancer pain research and practice. Headaches & migraines. Cancer pain. Pain assessment. Sickle cell crisis.

Patient Handouts

Patient handouts educational materials for patients about cardiovascular diseases, orthopedics, consumer drug information, health education, & a wide variety of illnesses & medical procedures.

Pharmaceuticals

Databases of over 4,000 generic/tradenames with information on dosage, indications for use, warnings, etc. Monographs on new drugs. Antibiotic guide. Food and drug interactions. Comparative drug charts. ASHP Practice Standards. Intravenous medication administration. FDA Orange Book. ASHP practice standards.

Pulmonary

Spirometry, medical treatment of asbestosis, asthma & other respiratory diseases. Clinical resources on the medical treatment of pulmonary disease. Respiratory toxicity.

Radiation

Emphasis on safety & health references for the nuclear medicine department. Patient radiation dosage. Radiation shielding.

Radiology

Explanation of medical imaging procedures & techniques. Large number of resources for medical professionals relating to radiology. Safety concerns. Full text of a book on common recurring problems in musculoskeletal radiology. Full text of American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria Archive. Radiology examinations.

References

Medical terminology. Convert apothecaries, metric and avoirdupois measurements. Conversions, formulas & equivalencies, ideal body weight calculations and more. Immunization schedules. Creatinine Clearance Estimating Methods and Renal Function Tests. Body Mass Index Calculator. Glasgow Coma Scale.

Rehabilitation

Series of papers and articles related to clinical and nonclincial issues of the disabled. Practical strategies for accomodating the disabled. Job Accomodation Network. Gait analysis.

Software

Medical software. Free downloadable software for public health professionals for epidiological statistical purposes.

Sports Medicine

Recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics on sports injuries. Online examining of virtual patients to learn about sports medicine injuries. Medical guidelines on camps from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Surgery

References such as Aldrete Scoring System, Ambulatory Surgery Discharge Scoring Systems and more. Online medical textbook on anesthesia. Suggested recommendations and guidelines for antiobiotic surgical prophylaxis. Spine and peripheral nerve surgery.

Textbooks

Full text of medical reference books, including the Merck Manual of Diagnosis & Therapy, Baron's book on medical microbiology, Clinician's Handbook of Preventive Services & others. Family Practice Handbook. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion manuals.

Trials

Clinical trials listing services. Collection of research studies being conducted at the NIH Clinical Center. Ongoing or planned research studies or clinical trials related to rare diseases or conditions.

Wound Care

Wound Care Educational Guide. Classifying Pressure Ulcers. Chronic Wound Healing tutorial. NPUAP staging. Chronic wound healing.
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