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Medline Plus
Provides authoritative information collected by the National Library of Medicine on 500 plus health topics, medical encyclopedia, drug information, interactive patient tutorials, videos on surgical procedures, preformulated MEDLINE searches, and the latest news.
Cancer | |
| Resources | Description |
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| American Cancer Society | Information on the nationwide, community based voluntary health organization as well as current news, treatments, and trends. |
| National Cancer Institute | Information with respect to cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer. |
| National Marrow Donation Program | Information for potential donors, transplant patients, and medical professionals. |
| Oncolink | The latest news on cancer treatment, cancer research, oncology advances, and cancer clinical trials. |
| People Living With Cancer (PLWC) | Oncologist-approved information to help patients and families make informed health-care decisions. |
| Susan G.Komen Breast Cancer Foundation | The latest news on cancer treatment, cancer research, oncology advances, and cancer clinical trials. |
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Cardiovascular Health (Heart) | |
| Resources | Description |
| American Heart Association | Provides information on research and prevention of heart disease and stroke as well as links to local AHA-sponsored programs and activities. |
| CDC Centers for Disease Control | Health Topic: Cardiovascular Disease. Focus is on prevention and control. |
| CDC Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention | Public health approach to heart disease, stroke and prevention. |
| National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute | Information on heart and vascular disease including health assessment tools, tutorials, and recipes for healthy eating. |
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Complementary & Alternative Medicine | |
| Resources | Description |
| Consumer Lab | Independent test results and information to help consumers and health care professionals evaluate health, wellness, and nutrition products. |
| Dietary Supplements Labels Database | The Dietary Supplements Labels Database offers information about ingredients in more than two thousand selected brands of dietary supplements. |
| HealthWorld Online | Information on alternative healing modalities, including advertising for commercial products and services. |
| HerbMed | Access to the Alternative Medicine Foundation's herbal database which provides scientific data underlying the use of herbs for health. |
| Herbal Research Foundation (HRF) | Comprehensive scientific information on medicinal plants. Contains the latest news and research reviews on herbs and supplements. |
| National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine | The federal government's lead agency for scientific research on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). |
| National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) | Aims to promote knowledge of supplements, stimulate research and disseminate research results. Includes the searchable International Bibliography of Information on Dietary Supplements. |
| University of Maryland School of Medicine Alternative/Complementary Health | |
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Dermatology (Skin) | |
| Resources | Description |
| American Academy of Dermatology | Information regarding medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails. |
| National Institute on Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases | Health topics, publications, studies with patients, patient research registries and outreach programs. |
| Skin Cancer Foundation | National and international organization that is concerned exclusively with the world's most common malignancy -- cancer of the skin. |
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Diabetes | |
| Resources | Description |
| American Diabetes Association | Information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health professionals and the public. |
| Diabetes Information Guide and Interactive Blood Glucose Diary | Healthy recipes and unique charting and tracking tools. |
| MedlinePlus: Diabetes | Provides authoritative information collected by the National Library of Medicine on diabetes. |
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Directories | |
| Resources | Description |
| AMA Doctor Finder | Provides basic professional information on virtually every licensed physician in the United States. |
| Business and License Complaints History Search | From the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Search this database to find selected complaints filed against physicians. Agree to terms of document before proceeding to the Complaint History Search. |
| Google Directories | National directory of physicians, doctors, and health care providers. |
| MedlinePlus: Directories | Links to directories to help you find health professionals, services and facilities. |
| Vitals | Provides a database of physicians, including such information as board certication, publications, disciplinary actions, and user-supplied ratings. |
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Drugs | |
| Resources | Description |
| DailyMed | DailyMed provides high quality information about marketed drugs. |
| FDA | Information about drugs from the Food and Drug Administration. |
| MedlinePlus: Drugs & Supplements | Information on drugs, supplements and herbs. |
| NLM Drug Information Portal | Provides a gateway to drug information from the National Library of Medicine and other key government agencies. |
| PDRHealth | Information about prescription and over-the-counter drugs, and herbal and dietary supplements. |
| WebMD Health-Drugs and Treatment | Find information on prescription and over-the-counter medications by brand or generic name. |
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Eating Disorders | |
| Resources | Description |
| Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders (ANRED) | Information about anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, compulsive exercising, and other less well-known food and weight disorders. |
| Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action Portal | A cooperative of professional and advocacy-based organizations committed to federal advocacy. |
| Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center | Database of eating disorder treatment professionals in the world. |
| National Eating Disorders Associations (NEDA) | Information and links about treatment referrals and support groups. |
| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) | Eating Disorders: Facts About Eating Disorders and the Search for Solutions. |
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General Health Topics | |
| Resources | Description |
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers. |
| Consumer Health Guide | Encylopedic guide to searching and finding health information on the web. |
| Consumer Health Links | Links for consumers from the Hawaii Medical Library. |
| Genetics Home Reference Guide | From National Library of Medicine, consumer information about genetic conditions and the genes or chromosomes responsible for those conditions. |
| healthfinder.gov | Sponsored by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion |
| Household Products Database | Health and safety information on household products. |
| Kids' Health | Children's health information from the Nemours Foundation. |
| Lab Test Online | Lab Tests Online has been designed to help patients or caregivers to better understand the many clinical lab tests that are part of routine care as well as diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of conditions and diseases. |
| Medical Library | Patient education information from our partner medical societies and other trusted sources. |
| MayoClinic.com | Information and tools that reflect the expertise of Mayo's 2,500 physicians and scientists, access medical services. |
| National Institutes of Health | From the U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services. |
| NOAH New York Online Access to Health | Consumer health information. |
| The 24 Languages Project | Electronic access to over 200 health education brochures in 24 different languages. |
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Hawaii Resources | |
| Resources | Description |
| Aloha United Way 211 | Comprehensive, statewide community information. |
| Hawaii State Department of Health | Information on health and environment for all people in Hawaii. |
| HIPHIVE | Hawaii Public Health Information Virtual Emporium. |
| Native Hawaiian Health Database | From the Native Hawaiian Center of Excellence. |
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Health News | |
| Resources | Description |
| Health News-New York Times | News on health topics. |
| MedlinePlus News Magazine | Monthly magazine from the National Institutes of Health. |
| Reuter's Health | Medical and healthcare news. |
| UH Health System Newsletter | University of Hawaii System newsletter. |
| WebMD | Medical and healthcare news. |
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HIV & AIDS | |
| Resources | Description |
| AEGIS | AIDS Education and Global Information Systems |
| AIDS info | AIDS information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
| HIV InSite Knowledge Base | An on-line textbook of HIV disease from the University of California San Francisco and San Francisco General Hospital. |
| National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention | From the CDC (Centers for Disease Control). |
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Men's Health | |
| Resources | Description |
| CDC Health | Topic: Men's Health |
| Internet Public Library Men's Health | Health matters unique to male physiology. |
| Medline Plus: Men's Health | Provides authoritative information collected by the National Library of Medicine on men's health. |
| Men's Health Network | Information on the health of men. |
| Men's Health | From the Department of Health and Human Services. |
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Mental Health | |
| Resources | Description |
| American Psychological Association Association Help Center | Resource for brochures, tips and articles on the psychological issues that affect your physical and emotional well-being, as well as information about referrals. |
| Mental Health America | Information about the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health issues from the National Mental Health Association. |
| mentalhelp.net | Information on mental health and wellness education and advocacy. |
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Nutrition/Health and Fitness | |
| Resources | Description |
| American Council on Exercise (ACE) | Provides sports nutrition and fitness information that is specific to age and medical conditions. |
| American Heart Association | Information on exercise and cardiovascular health benefits to all ages. Table tents and handouts are available. |
| Hawaii Foods | General and reliable food and nutrient information is provided on this website to help you make healthier choices. |
| Just Move.org (American Heart Association) | Exercise diary and fitness resources. |
| Low-fat Vegetarian Recipe Archive | Collection of over 4000 fat free vegetarian recipes, including selections from around the world. |
| Partnership For Healthy Weight Management | Information on strategies for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. |
| Presidents Council on Fitness and Sports | Information on the importance of exercise and gives ideas as to how to include exercise in your life. Provides fact sheets for nutrition professionals, coaches, parents and fitness experts. |
| USDA National Nutrient Database | Calculate food calories, carbohydrates, protein and fat, cholesterol, sodium, and vitamins and minerals. |
| Weight-Control Information Network (WIN) | From the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institutes of Health (NIH). WIN raises awareness and provides information on obesity, weight control, and related nutritional issues. |
| What's On My Food? | From Pesticide Action Network, What’s On My Food? is a searchable database designed to make the public problem of pesticide exposure visible and more understandable. |
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Senior Health | |
| Resources | Description |
| AARP American Association of Retired Persons | Information regarding senior health. |
| FirstGov.gov: Senior Citizen's Resources | U.S. Government's Official Portal providing health information for seniors. |
| National Osteoporosis Foundation | Information promoting lifelong bone health. |
| National Institute of Neurological Disorders | Information about neuroscience disorders, including stroke and Parkinson's disease information. |
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Substance Abuse | |
| Resources | Description |
| D.A.R.E. | Drug Abuse Resistence Education |
| MedlinePlus: Drug Abuse | Provides authoritative information collected by the National Library of Medicine on substance abuse. |
| National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) | Information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. |
| Partnership for a Drug-Free America | Nonprofit coalition of communication, health, medical and educational professionals working to reduce illicit drug use and help people live healthy, drug-free lives. |
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Surgery | |
| Resources | Description |
| American College of Surgeons | Patient education from the American College of Surgeons. |
| MedlinePlus: Surgery | Provides authoritative information collected by the National Library of Medicine on surgery. |
| YourSurgery.Com | Information for common and specific surgical procedures. |
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Travel Medicine | |
| Resources | Description |
| Traveler's Health/CDC | Health information for travel to specific destinations. |
| International Travel and Health/WHO | Guidance on the full range of health risks likely to be encountered at specific destinations and associated with different types of travel. |
| Medical Information for Americans Traveling Abroad | From the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs. |
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Women's Health | |
| Resources | Description |
| CDC Health Topic: Women's Health | Information on women's health topics. |
| Drug and Lactation Database (LactMed) | From the National Library of Medicine, a database of drugs to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. |
| healthy women.org | From the National Women's Health Resource Center. |
| National Osteoporosis Foundation | News, resources for patients and professionals, and information on advocacy and prevention. |
| Susan G.Komen Breast Cancer Foundation | The latest news on cancer treatment, cancer research, oncology advances, and cancer clinical trials. |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration | Women's health topics. |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration | Information for pregnant women. |
| Women's Health Matters | From the Cardiovascular Health Centre, information on women's health and lifestyle issues. |
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