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- MEDLINEPlus
MedlinePlus will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. - CDC Health Topics A-Z
Health information (articles, fact sheets, checklists) from the Centers for Disease Control. Arranged alphabetically and by general category (Environmental Health, Senior Health, Food-Borne Illnesses, etc.). Limited Spanish language information. - Clinicaltrials.govClinicalTrials.gov is a registry of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world. ClinicalTrials.gov provides information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details. This information should be used in conjunction with advice from health care professionals.
- MyHealthfinder
Gateway to a variety of consumer health resources including online publications, databases, government agencies and clearinghouses. Portions of the site are available in Spanish. Created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - TESTING.com
A public resource on clinical lab testing; relies on medical review board to ensure information is science-based, accurate, and reflective of current data and findings. - Mayo Clinic Patient Care and Health Information
Information on diseases and conditions, symptoms, tests and procedures, and drugs and supplements. - Patient Education - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ClinicalKey)Materials authored by a variety of organizations and provided in several languages
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease: Health Topics"free resources...about health conditions that affect the bones, joints, muscles, and skin."
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: Health Resources for Community Outreach"free resources to educate patients and community members about bone, joint, muscle, and skin health"
