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CenterWatch Clinical Trials Listing Service |
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CenterWatch is committed to providing patients and their advocates with a variety of information services about clinical research. Their website provides “an extensive list of IRB approved clinical trials being conducted internationally … and lists promising therapies newly approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).” They also offer in depth reports on specific illnesses that patients and advocates can purchase. |
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http://www.centerwatch.com/
Last Reviewed: 9/26/2003 7:06:00 PM
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Medscape |
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Articles, upon articles can be found covering almost every medical topic. You must register with the site first, but it's all free. Wonderful source for research material. The site seems to be directed towards those in the medical profession but the articles are well written and easy to understand. |
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http://www.medscape.com
Last Reviewed: 9/26/2003 7:06:00 PM
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Healthfinder |
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Don't be fooled by the simple site layout, there is some serious information here. Healthfinder.com, developed by the US Department of Health and Human Services, has gathered web sites that deal with health issues and organized them in a user-friendly website with quick download times. |
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http://www.healthfinder.com
Last Reviewed: 9/26/2003 7:05:00 PM
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ClinicalTrials.gov |
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The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed an extensive database of clinical trials accessible through their website, ClinicalTrials.gov. The site provides “patients, family members, health care professionals, and members of the public easy access to information on clinical trials for a wide range of diseases and conditions.” The site currently contains about 7,400 clinical studies sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, other Federal agencies, and the pharmaceutical industry in over 85,000 locations worldwide. |
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http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/
Last Reviewed: 9/26/2003 7:06:00 PM
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HealthandAge |
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HealthandAge operates under the philosophy that “aging - so long considered as something unpleasantly inevitable to be ignored for as long as possible - is in fact a life-long process that already starts at birth.” They invite anyone who visits their site to join in their dialogue about aging. Visit their site and you’ll be amazed at the amount of information available about the complex process of aging we all experience. |
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http://www.healthandage.com/
Last Reviewed: 9/26/2003 7:04:00 PM
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Medical Breakthroughs |
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Are you interested in staying abreast of current events in the medical world? Visit the Medical Breakthroughs website from Ivanhoe Broadcast News, the country's “largest news-gathering organization covering medical breakthroughs, family health and issues important to women.” Ivanhoe works to produce and deliver life-changing information to the world. Subscribe to their site and stay informed about the exciting advances in the world of health. |
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http://www.ivanhoe.com/home/p_home.cfm
Last Reviewed: 9/26/2003 7:05:00 PM
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InteliHealth |
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This comprehensive medical site has areas focusing on health for every age group you can think of! Done by the professionals at Harvard Medical School, this site addresses all types of issues as well as offering a "Drug Resource Center", "Today's News" and "Ask the Expert". Basically a one-stop shopping site for all your medical information needs. |
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http://www.intelihealth.com
Last Reviewed: 9/26/2003 7:04:00 PM
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WebMD Health |
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"Today, getting healthy is as much about how you embrace life day-to-day as about knowing where to go to treat an illness. The more we learn about ourselves, the more we realize that finding a balance of mind, body and spirit is a daily endeavor that makes a real difference in how we feel and in our ability to flourish in our complex lives. " WebMD Health emphasizes the day-to-day things that you can do to increase your well-being. Many of the articles are focused on holistic remedies and lifestyle adjustments. |
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http://my.webmd.com/webmd_today/home/default
Last Reviewed: 9/26/2003 7:03:00 PM
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Ask a Doctor |
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AskADoctor offers one of the largest and most specialized Medical Advisory Boards online, with over 160 specialties and thousands of board certified physicians nationwide. AskADoctor provides professional, personalized medical information for a low fee. From the comfort of your own home you can receive three independent answers to your medical question from three different board certified physicians. |
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http://www.askadoctor.com/
Last Reviewed: 9/26/2003 6:58:00 PM
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DrKoop.com |
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One of the best sources of basic medical information on the Web. DrKoop.com posts some great articles on current medical issues and topics. There is an extensive medical resource area along with over 130 support groups you can participate in through scheduled chat sessions. You will find articles and information covering everything from seasonal health issues to drug interaction and health polls. |
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http://www.drkoop.com/
Last Reviewed: 9/26/2003 6:56:00 PM
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