Clinical Specialties Resources
- Cardiology
- Critical Care
- Dentistry
- Dermatology
- Disease Management
- Emergency Medicine
- Endocrinology
- Epidemiology
- Gastroenterology
- General Medicine/Family Practice
- Geriatrics
- Gynecology
- Hematology
- HIV
- Immunology & Transplantation
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Nutrition
- Oncology
- Pain & Palliative Care
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatry
- Respirology
- Rheumatology
- Surgery
Cardiology
Virtual Hospital: University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook, Fourth Edition: Cardiology
Guidelines for the family practice physician on the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac conditions.
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/adult/provider/familymedicine/FPHandbook/03.html
Disease Management – Online Medical Reference | Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education
The Disease Management is an online medical reference, designed to provide nationally established treatment guidelines for the most commonly seen diseases and conditions.
http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/
Cardiology Articles from Medscape
https://emedicine.medscape.com/cardiology
Guidelines regarding thrombosis and thrombophilia
Clot Connect®(clotconnect.org) is an information and outreach project of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center.
http://www.clotconnect.org/healthcare-professionals/md-resources
American College of Cardiology (ACC)
The American College of Cardiology, a 49,000-member nonprofit medical society, is dedicated to enhancing the lives of cardiovascular patients through continuous quality improvement, patient-centered care, payment innovation and professionalism.
https://www.acc.org/
American Heart Association (AHA)
https://www.heart.org/
American Society of Hypertension (ASH)
The American Society of Hypertension is the largest organization of hypertension health care providers and researchers in the country.
https://www.ash-us.org/
Anticoagulation Forum (ACF)
The Anticoagulation Forum is a multidisciplinary nonprofit organization of health care professionals that will improve the quality of care for patients taking antithrombotic medications. The Anticoagulation Forum will minimize the risk and maximize the benefit of strategies used for the prevention and treatment of thromboembolic disease by providing education and networking opportunities for health care professionals, promoting the clinical application of evidence-based practices, facilitating research aimed at improving health outcomes, and informing healthcare policy, regulatory agencies, and industry about best practices.
http://acforum.org/
Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS)
http://www.ccs.ca/en/
CardioValens.com – Cardiology Portal
A Cardiology Web Portal for Cardiologists/Doctors, it is a huge compilation of information on Cardiology along with videos of interesting cases.
http://doctor.cardiovalens.com/main.asp
Co-enzyme Q10 for heart disease
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a substance that helps convert food into energy. CoQ10 is found in almost every cell in the body, and it is a powerful antioxidant.
http://www.clevelandheartlab.com/blog/horizons-coq10-what-are-the-heart-health-benefits/
Global Cardiovascular Infobase
https://www.who.int/chp/infobase/en/
Heart And Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC)
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada is a source of information about stroke, heart disease, surgeries and treatments. It also provides heart-healthy recipes, nutrition and physical activity tips to help prevent these diseases. The Heart and Stroke Foundation, a volunteer-based health charity, leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through the advancement of research and its application, the promotion of healthy living and advocacy.
http://www.heartandstroke.com/
Ins and Outs of Continuous Infusion Diuretics
The use of continuous infusion (CI) diuretics offers several advantages over traditional bolus dosing. These include production of a more consistent urine flow, fewer lterations in fluid balance and electrolytes, as well as utilization of a lower dose of diuretic.
https://professionals.ufhealth.org/files/2011/11/0205-drugs-therapy-bulletin.pdf
Stroke Best Practice
http://www.strokebestpractices.ca/
Critical Care
Virtual Hospital: University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook, Fourth Edition: Resuscitation, Airway Management, And Acute Arrhythmias
Guidelines for the family practice physician on resuscitation, airway management, and acute arrhythmias.
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/adult/provider/familymedicine/FPHandbook/01.html
American Trauma Society (ATS)
https://www.amtrauma.org/
CCTC Resources for Health Professionals
http://www.lhsc.on.ca/Health_Professionals/CCTC/
Critical Care Medicine Tutorials
http://www.ccmtutorials.com/
Emergency Medicine Articles
https://emedicine.medscape.com/emergency_medicine
Evidence-based Guidelines for Weaning and Discontinuing Ventilatory Support
http://www.rcjournal.com/cpgs/pdf/ebgwdvscpg.pdf
Gorillacillins in the ICU: From Space and Beyond…
Tim T.Y. Lau, PharmD, FCSHP. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia
http://www.vhpharmsci.com/Presentations/2010/Gorillacillins%20in%20ICU-T%20Lau%20(MAR10).pdf
Guidelines in Pulmonary & Critical Care – PulmCCM
https://pulmccm.org/pulmonary-and-critical-care-guidelines-clinical-practice-recommendations-ats-accp-bts-ers/
ICU web
Information on ICU topics, ICU images, ICU tutorials and selected anaesthetic topics
http://www.aic.cuhk.edu.hk/web8/index.htm
National Center for Emergency Medicine Informatics (NCEMI)
Emergency Medicine Resources: Free emergency medicine tools at NCEMI.
http://www.ncemi.org/
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (PedsCCM)
PedsCCM: The Web Site for Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
http://pedsccm.org/
Dentistry
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, AAPD, is the authority on children’s oral health and dental care.
https://www.aapd.org/
American Dental Association (ADA)
The American Dental Association (ADA) is the nation’s largest dental association and is the leading source of oral health related information for dentists and their patients.
https://www.ada.org/en/
Canadian Dental Association (CDA)
http://www.cda-adc.ca/
Oral Pathology Review Images
https://digital.library.vcu.edu/digital/collection/opr
Dermatology
Atlas of Dermatology
http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/medicine/dermatology/melton/atlas.htm
Virtual Hospital: University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook, Fourth Edition: Dermatology
Guidelines for the family practice physician on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the skin.
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/adult/provider/familymedicine/FPHandbook/17.html
Disease Management Dermatology Chapters
The Dermatology section of the Disease Management Project online medical reference is offered free as a service of The Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education.
http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/dermatology/
Dermatology Articles – Medscape
https://emedicine.medscape.com/dermatology
American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
The American Academy of Dermatology promotes leadership in dermatology and excellence in patient care through education,research,and advocacy
https://www.aad.org/
JAMA Dermatology
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology
Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA)
Founded in 1929, the Canadian Dermatology Association represents Canadian dermatologists. The association exists to advance the science and art of medicine and surgery related to the care of the skin; provide continuing medical education for its members; support and advance patient care; offer public education on sun protection and other aspects of skin care; and promote a lifetime of healthy skin, hair and nails.
http://www.dermatology.ca/
Internet Dermatology Society (IDS)
http://www.telemedicine.org/ids.htm
National Eczema Association for Science and Education (NEASE)
Find out everything you need to know about the symptoms of eczema, available treatments and available resources through the National Eczema Association.
https://nationaleczema.org/
National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF)
The National Psoriasis Foundation works to find a cure for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and to eliminate their devastating effects through research, advocacy and education.
https://www.psoriasis.org/
Disease Management
Disease Management Association of America
http://www.dmaa.org/
Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine Articles – Medscape
https://emedicine.medscape.com/emergency_medicine
Virtual Hospital: Emergency Psychiatry Service Handbook
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/adult/provider/emergencymedicine/Psychiatry/TOC.html
ERWize – References for ER MD and RN
http://www.erwize.com/
Pediatric Emergency Drugs
This statement provides current recommendations about the use of emergency drugs for acute pediatric problems that require pharmacologic intervention.
https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/101/1/e13.full
Americal College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
https://www.acep.org/
Emergency Medicine on the Web
Emergency Medicine Resources: Free emergency medicine tools at NCEMI.
http://www.ncemi.org/
Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care Foundation
NPIC Foundation founded in Republic of Mauritius on 23rd July 2014 under the section 24(1) of the Foundations Act 2012, the Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care Foundation has a Council and an International Advisory Board.
http://www.npicfoundation.org/
Red Book – Arizona Emergency Medical Systems
https://www.aems.org/red-book-terms
Endocrinology
Endocrinology Articles – Medscape
https://emedicine.medscape.com/endocrinology
Endocrinology – An Integrated Approach
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20821847
Disease Management Endocrinology Chapters
The Endocrinology section of the Disease Management Project online medical reference is offered free as a service of The Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education.
http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/endocrinology/
Medscape – Diabetes & Endocrinology
http://www.medscape.com/diabetes-endocrinology
National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/
Epidemiology
American Journal of Epidemiology
https://academic.oup.com/aje
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.
http://www.cdc.gov/
Clinical Trial Service Unit (CTSU)
http://www.ctsu.ox.ac.uk/
Epidemiology and Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease
Welcome to RxSchool, the best source for ACPE and CME accredited continuing education and review courses for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, physicians, nurses and other health care professionals. New users can register for free access to our on-line learning tools and continuing education.
http://www.rxschool.com/Outside/CE/cholesterol_hyperlipidemia.cfm
International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE)
Pharmacoepidemiology,Pharmacovigilance,Drug safety,Vaccine safety,Risk Management,Adverse reaction,Adverse events,Adverse drug experience,Adverse experience,Side effects,unintended effects of medications,Medication errors,Epidemiology,Medical device safety,Pharmacology,Pharmaceutical Medicines
http://www.pharmacoepi.org/
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/mmwr_wk.html
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Articles – Medscape
https://emedicine.medscape.com/gastroenterology
Virtual Hospital: University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook, Fourth Edition: Gastroenterology And Hepatology
Guidelines for the family practice physician on the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal conditions.
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/adult/provider/familymedicine/FPHandbook/05.html
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
http://gi.org/
American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
http://www.gastro.org/
Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG)
The Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG) was founded in 1962 to promote the study of the digestive tract in health and disease.
https://www.cag-acg.org/
General Medicine/Family Practice
Bandolier Family Health
http://www.bandolier.org.uk/booth/booths/family.html
eMedicine’s Specialties
https://emedicine.medscape.com/specialties
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Academy of Family Physicians represents more than 115,900 family physicians, family medicine residents, and medical students.
https://www.aafp.org/home.html
Doctor’s Guide
http://www.docguide.com/
Family Practice Notebook
FPnotebook.com is a rapid access, point-of-care medical reference for primary care and emergency clinicians. Started in 1995, this collection now contains 6315 interlinked topic pages divided into a tree of 31 specialty books and 718 chapters. Content is updated monthly with systematic literature reviews and conferences.
http://www.fpnotebook.com/
General Practice Notebook
http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/
The Merck Manuals
http://www.merckmanuals.com/
Drug Use In The Elderly: Risk or Protection?
Medication in the elderly is often complicated because of multimorbidity. Dementia is common in old age, and finding effective therapy is challenging. This review focuses on drug use in the elderly, with special attention paid to the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/493271
Geriatrics
Bandolier – Older People
http://www.bandolier.org.uk/booth/booths/older.html
The Merck Manual of Geriatrics
http://www.merck.com/pubs/mm_geriatrics/contents.htm
Alzheimer Society of Canada
https://alzheimer.ca/en/Home
American Geriatrics Society (AGS)
https://www.americangeriatrics.org/
British Geriatrics Society (BGS)
Professional association of doctors, nurses and other health professionals dedicated to improving healthcare for older people
https://www.bgs.org.uk/
Gerontological Society of America (GSA)
The Gerontological Society of America
https://www.geron.org/
Huffington Center on Aging
The homepage for the Huffington Center on Aging.
https://www.bcm.edu/centers/huffington-center-on-aging/
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
https://www.nia.nih.gov/
Serotonin Syndrome: Identification, Resolution, and Prevention
One of the many ways that pharmacists make a difference in the care of their patients is through educating themselves about, monitoring for, and raising awareness of preventable medication-related conditions.
http://www.uspharmacist.com/content/t/geriatrics/c/10209/
Society of Geriatric Cardiology (SGC)
http://www.sgcard.org/
The Canadian Continence Foundation
Learn about bladder and bowel health, the causes of incontinence and leaking urine and how it can be managed.
http://www.canadiancontinence.ca/
The Geriatric Institute
http://www.geriatricinstitute.com/
Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology Articles – Medscape
https://emedicine.medscape.com/obstetrics_gynecology
Gynecology Notebook
Gynecology is a book containing the following 25 chapters: Anatomy, Breast Disorders, Cardiovascular Medicine, Cervical Disorders, Contraception Management, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Examination, General, Hematology and Oncology, Infectious Disease, Menstrual Disorders, Mental Health, Ovarian Disorders, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Prevention, Procedure, Radiology, Surgery, Symptoms, Uterine Disorders, Vaginal Disorders, Vulvar Disorders.
http://www.fpnotebook.com/Gyn/index.htm
Virtual Hospital: University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook, Fourth Edition: Obstetrics
Guidelines for the family practice physician on the care of pregnant women and childbirth, including screening for congenital conditions and complications of birth.
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/adult/provider/familymedicine/FPHandbook/14.html
Disease Management Women’s Health Chapters
The Women’s Health section of the Disease Management Project online medical reference is offered free as a service of The Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education.
http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/womens-health/
5HT-3 Antagonists in Obstetrics/Gynecology Patients
http://www.hosp.uky.edu/pharmacy/formulary/criteria/5ht3_ob-gyn.htm
Biochemical tests during pregnancy
Pregnancy is associated with normal physiological changes that assist the nurturing and survival of the fetus.
https://www.nps.org.au/australian-prescriber/articles/biochemical-tests-in-pregnancy
Breastfeeding and Medications
Breastfeeding and Medications, resources for info about medications while breastfeeding.
http://www.breastfeedingonline.com/meds.shtml
Motherisk
http://www.motherisk.org/
North American Menopause Society (NAMS)
Focused on menopause, The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) provides physicians, practitioners and women essential menopause information, help and treatment insights through annual meetings, publications, reports & other supportive materials.
http://www.menopause.org/
OBGYN.net – The Universe of Women’s Health
Online community for medical professionals focused on women’s health, featuring news and commentary on Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as active forums.
http://www.obgyn.net/
Hematology
Hematology Articles – Medscape
https://emedicine.medscape.com/hematology
Disease Management Project Hematology & Oncology Chapters
The Hematology-Oncology section of the Disease Management Project online medical reference / encyclopedia is offered free as a service of The Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education. Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed neoplasm (excluding nonmelanoma skin cancer) and is the second most common cause of cancer death, after lung cancer, in American men. Prostate cancer screening with PSA testing and a digital rectal examination is widely performed, but data supporting an impact on survival are not yet available. Chemotherapy for advanced prostate cancer can palliate the disease and modestly improve survival.
http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/hematology-oncology/
Hematology Education Program Book
By subscription
https://asheducationbook.hematologylibrary.org/
American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (ASBMT)
The American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation is an international professional membership association of more than 2,000 physicians, investigators and other healthcare professionals promoting blood and marrow transplantation and cellular therapy research, education, scholarly publication and clinical standards.
https://www.asbmt.org/
Atlas of Hematology
http://www.hematologyatlas.com/
Iron Disorders Institute (IDI)
http://www.irondisorders.org/
National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP)
https://bethematch.org/
The Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR)
Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR)
http://www.cibmtr.org/
HIV
The American Academy of HIV Medicine
https://aahivm.org/
Immunology & Transplantation
Immunosuppression – Medscape
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/432316-overview
Disease Management Allergy Medical References | Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education
Allergy Online Medical References, part of the Disease Management Project published by the Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education.
http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/allergy/
American Society of Transplantation (AST)
https://www.myast.org/
CenterSpan Source for Transplant Information
CenterSpan – Your comprehensive source of transplant information
https://www.centerspan.org/
United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
https://www.unos.org/
Nephrology
Clinician’s Tool – National Kidney Foundation
https://www.kidney.org/professionals/tools/
GFR Calculators – National Kidney Foundation
https://www.kidney.org/professionals/kdoqi/gfr
Nephrology Articles – Medscape
https://emedicine.medscape.com/nephrology
Which drugs are harmful to your kidneys?
https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/Drugs-Your-Kidneys
Virtual Hospital: University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook, Fourth Edition: Nephrology and Urology
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/adult/provider/familymedicine/FPHandbook/08.html
Disease Management Nephrology Chapters
The Nephrology section of the Disease Management Project online medical reference / encyclopedia is offered free as a service of The Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education.
http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/nephrology/
Renal Pharmacists Network (RPN)
http://www.renalpharmacists.net/
Hypertension, Dialysis and Clinical Nephrology (HDCN)
Hypertension, Dialysis, Kidney
Disease, Nephrology, Nutrition information. For physicians, nurses,
dietitians. Medical grand rounds, CME, CEU.
http://www.hdcn.com/
International Society of Nephrology (ISN)
The International Society of Nephrology Gateway
http://www.theisn.org/
Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (K/DOQI)
https://www.kidney.org/professionals/guidelines
National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/
National Kidney Foundation (NKF)
Dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease, the NKF helps those who care for, suffer from, and are at risk of kidney disease.
https://www.kidney.org/
Nephrology Channel
Keep your kids healthy and safe. The parents’ guide to all things pediatric health, from the experts at HealthCommunities.com.
http://www.healthcommunities.com/health-topics/kids-health.shtml
Nephron Information Center
Allows patient, professionals and the
public access to the vast kidney disease resources on the Web, including news, alerts, and kidney disease education,
Fadem’s Kidney Guide
http://www.nephron.com/
RENALNET – Kidney Information Clearinghouse
http://www.acumenmd.com/
RenalWEB – Vortex Web Site of the Dialysis World
RenalWEB is a dialysis information resource on the internet for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis products. Dialysis discussion groups, on-line chat, the Dialysis Yellow Pages, journals, job ads, dialysis stock reports can be found there. RenalWEB is an essential resource for everyone in the hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis industry and for those in the dialysis, nephrology, kidney disease, hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis medical fields. RenalWEB also promotes on-line dialysis education and training for improved patient outcomes.
http://www.renalweb.com/
The Drug Monitor – Renal Pharmacology
Diverse topics in Clinical Pharmacy / Pharmacology aimed at the clinical professional. The topics include aminoglycosides and vancomycin monitoring, diuretics, magnesium, troglitazone, metformin, immunosuppressants, sequential antibiotic therapy, pharmacokinetics tutorial, clinical tools, etc
http://www.thedrugmonitor.com/renalpharmacology.html
The Kidney Foundation of Canada
The Kidney Foundation of Canada is people working together for a common cause. We are volunteers, individuals living with kidney disease, donors, and staff members — from all walks of life, all across Canada.
http://www.kidney.ca/
Neurology
Bandolier – Neurological Disorders
Critical reviews of neurological disorders, pain, dementia, head injury, multiple sclerosis, MS, Parkinsons, Parkinson’s
http://www.bandolier.org.uk/booth/booths/neurol.html
Bandolier – Stroke
Critical reviews of stroke treatment, stroke prevention, stroke rehabilitation
http://www.bandolier.org.uk/booth/booths/stroke.html
Neurology Articles – Medscape
https://emedicine.medscape.com/neurology
Virtual Hospital: University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook, Fourth Edition: Neurology
Guidelines for the family practice physician on the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions, including headache, dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, and seizures.
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/adult/provider/familymedicine/FPHandbook/09.html
Disease Management Neurology Chapters
The Neurology section of the Disease Management Project online medical reference / encyclopedia is offered free as a service of The Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education.
http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/neurology/
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
https://www.aan.com/
British National Clinical Guidelines for Stroke
https://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/resources/stroke-guidelines
Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences (CCNS)
http://www.ccns.org/
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is the leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/disorder_index.htm
Stroke Center
http://www.strokecenter.org/
Whole Brain Atlas
http://www.med.harvard.edu/AANLIB/home.html
Nutrition
Dietitians of Canada (DC)
http://www.dietitians.ca/
Food & Nutrition Information Center (FNIC)
https://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic
Food and Nutrient Information – ADA
Having diabetes should not prevent you from enjoying a wide variety of foods. You can learn how to eat healthful meals and include your favorite foods so you can thrive with diabetes.
http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/
Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans provides evidence-based nutrition information and advice for people age 2 and older.
https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/
Office of Nutrition Policy and Promotion (ONPP) – Health Canada
Office roles, activities, and organizational structure
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/branch-dirgen/hpfb-dgpsa/onpp-bppn/index-eng.php
U.S. Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS)
https://ods.od.nih.gov/
Oncology
Bandolier Cancer
http://www.bandolier.org.uk/booth/booths/cancer.html
DoseCalc Online – Guide to Oncology Regimens
Colon cancer discussion group, medical literature search, chemotherapy, Meds.com offers medical information and education in oncology and HIV/AIDS, Medline® literature searches, Daily Medical News, Cancer orums discussion groups, and more.
http://www.meds.com/DoseCalc/reg_dis_index.html
Oncology Articles – Medscape
https://emedicine.medscape.com/oncology
Disease Management Project Hematology & Oncology Chapters
The Hematology-Oncology section of the Disease Management Project online medical reference / encyclopedia is offered free as a service of The Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education. Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed neoplasm (excluding nonmelanoma skin cancer) and is the second most common cause of cancer death, after lung cancer, in American men. Prostate cancer screening with PSA testing and a digital rectal examination is widely performed, but data supporting an impact on survival are not yet available. Chemotherapy for advanced prostate cancer can palliate the disease and modestly improve survival.
http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/hematology-oncology/
OncoLink
OncoLink, the Web’s first cancer resource,provides comprehensive information on coping with cancer, cancer treatments, cancer research advances, continuing medical education, cancer prevention, and clinical trials
https://www.oncolink.org/
American Cancer Society (ACS)
Dedicated to helping persons who face cancer. Supports research, patient services, early detection, treatment and education. Contact us anytime day or night 1-800-227-234.
http://www.cancer.org/index
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
https://www.asco.org/
BC Cancer Agency – Info for professionals
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-professionals
Cancer – WHO
The mission of WHO Cancer Control Programme is to promote national cancer control policies plans and programmes, integrated to noncommunicable diseases and other related problems.
http://www.who.int/cancer/en/
Cancer Care
CancerCare provides telephone, online and face-to-face counseling, support groups, education, publications and financial and co-payment assistance.
https://www.cancercare.org/
Cancer Care Ontario (CCO)
https://www.cancercare.on.ca/
Cancer Information – National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Information from the National Cancer Institute about cancer treatment, prevention, screening, genetics, causes, and how to cope with cancer.
http://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer
Cancer News
Cancer News on the Net® is dedicated to bringing patients and their families the latest information on cancer diagnosis, cancer treatment and cancer prevention.
http://www.cancernews.com/
Cancer Supportive Care – The Fifth Dimension of Therapy
Cancer is a life-changing event! Cancer Supportive and Survivorship Care becomes the fifth dimension to improve the quality of life for newly diagnosed cancer patients on therapy, as well as promote long-term survivorship.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/
CancerHelp UK
Patient information from Cancer Research UK – Find information about cancers in general, types, clinical trials and research, and advice on coping with cancer.
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/
CancerIndex
This non-profit site contains an overview of cancer resources on the Internet. It contains information for both parents and physicians, with over 4000 links to pages with cancer information available via various sub-menus: by disease type, locations etc.
http://www.cancerindex.org/
Cancerlinks – Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS)
Cancer A to Z Links – A thoughtful source and guide to cancer care information on the World Wide Web. Choose from hundreds of helpful, supportive, and useful links world wide with more added daily for your cancer needs.
http://www.cancerlinks.org/
CancerNetwork.com Cancer Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Cancer Network offers oncology and hematology news, conference coverage, and review articles from the journal ONCOLOGY on cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
https://www.cancernetwork.com/
CancerTrack.com – Tracking Cancer Online
http://www.cancertrack.com/
Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting Guidelines for Adult and Pediatric Patients at UK Hospital
http://www.hosp.uky.edu/pharmacy/formulary/criteria/chemoinduced_N-V.pdf
Clinical Trial Service Unit (CTSU)
http://www.ctsu.ox.ac.uk/
Colony Stimulating Factor (CSF) Guidelines for Adult Patients
http://www.hosp.uky.edu/pharmacy/formulary/criteria/colonystim.htm
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, is a world leader in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research. Our oncologists and cancer researchers practice and develop some of the most advanced cancer treatments in the world.
http://www.dana-farber.org/
International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (ISOPP)
http://www.isopp.org/
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Receive your cancer treatment and learn about cancer prevention at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Appointments Available. 1-877-632-6789.
http://www.mdanderson.org/
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC)
For more than a century, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has offered the best possible care for patients with cancer and has sought strategies to prevent, control and ultimately cure cancer in the future. Our continuing record of success in the laboratory and at the bedside attests to our position as one of the nation's premier cancer centers.
https://www.mskcc.org/
National Cancer Institute of Canada (NCIC)
The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.
http://www.cancer.ca/
OncoLink
OncoLink, the Web’s first cancer resource,provides comprehensive information on coping with cancer, cancer treatments, cancer research advances, continuing medical education, cancer prevention, and clinical trials
http://www.oncolink.org/
Oncology Channel
From breast cancer to prostate cancer, chemotherapy to radiation, get trusted cancer diagnosis, symptoms and treatment information from HealthCommunities.com.
http://www.healthcommunities.com/health-topics/cancer.shtml
Southwest Oncology Group
SWOG is a cancer research cooperative group that designs and conducts multidisciplinary clinical trials to improve the practice of medicine in preventing, detecting, and treating cancer, and to enhance the quality of life for cancer survivors. Primary support for SWOG comes from the National Cancer Institute. The group was formerly known as the Southwest Oncology Group.
http://www.swog.org/
The Canadian Association of Pharmacy in Oncology (CAPhO)
Canadian Association of Pharmacy in Oncology, the national forum for oncology pharmacy practitioners and other health care professionals interested in oncology pharmacy
https://www.capho.org/
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) – Physician Guidelines
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), an alliance of the world’s leading cancer centers, is an authoritative source of comprehensive cancer care information that strives to insure the quality of cancer care and advance clinical research.
http://www.nccn.org/
World Oncology Network (WON)
World Oncology Network (WON) is a source of education for cancer care providers, doctors, nurses as well as public and patients
http://www.worldoncology.net/
HemOnc.org
Created as a knowledge base for hematology & oncology providers, HemOnc.org is a collaborative wiki containing details about 100’s of hematology/oncology drugs, and 1000’s of antineoplastic regimens. Content is added by hematology & oncology providers, and undergoes continuous peer review.
https://hemonc.org/wiki/Main_Page/
Pain & Palliative Care
Clinical Practice Guideline on the Management of Cancer Pain
https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/pain-research-center/
Narcotic Analgesic Conversion Chart
Health care providers online conversion chart for narcotics/opiates. Equianalgesic conversion chart.
http://www.globalrph.com/narcotic.htm
Oxford Pain Site (Textbook)
http://www.medicine.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/booth/painpag/Index.html
American Academy of Pain Management
The American Academy of Pain Management advances an integrative, patient-centered model of care through continuing education, credentialing, and advocacy.
https://painmed.org/
American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA)
http://www.theacpa.org/
American Pain Foundation (APF)
http://www.painfoundation.org/
American Pain Society (APS)
http://americanpainsociety.org/
Australian Pain Society (APS)
https://www.apsoc.org.au/
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA)
CHPCA provides leadership and advocacy for quality hospice palliative care for all Canadians and increased awareness of end of life care issues in Canada.
http://www.chpca.net/
Canadian Pain Society
https://www.canadianpainsociety.ca/
Chronic Pain Association of Canada (NACPAC)
http://chronicpaincanada.com/
Hospice Foundation of America (HFA)
http://hospicefoundation.org/
Hospice Information
http://www.hospiceinformation.info/
International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC)
https://hospicecare.com/home/
International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
http://www.iasp-pain.org/
Palliative Medicine Handbook
Palliative Care Guidelines Plus Palliative Medicine Handbook on-line
http://book.pallcare.info/
Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care (SPPC)
http://www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/
The Mayday Pain Project
http://www.painandhealth.org/
Pediatrics
Pediatric Pharmacotherapy
http://www.medicine.virginia.edu/clinical/departments/pediatrics/education/pharm-news/1995-2000/199612.pdf
American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines
https://www.aap.org/en-us/professional-resources/practice-support/quality-improvement/Pages/Guidelines-and-Policy-Development.aspx
Canadian Pediatric Society Position Statements
Canadian Paediatric Society: Protecting and promoting the health and well-being of children and youth.
http://www.cps.ca/
Virtual Children’s Hospital: Common Questions Quick Answers: Pediatrics
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/pediatric/patient/pediatrics/cqqa/index.html
Pediatrics Articles – Medscape
https://emedicine.medscape.com/pediatrics_general
Virtual Hospital: University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook, Fourth Edition: Pediatrics
Guidelines for the family practice physician on the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of pediatric conditions, including neonatal emergencies, respiratory problems, vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration.
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/pediatric/provider/pediatrics/familypracticehandbook/index.html
Virtual Children’s Hospital: Acute Pain Management for Pediatric Patients
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/pediatric/provider/pediatrics/PediatricPainMgmt/index.html
Virtual Children’s Hospital: Anatomy of the Unilateral and Bilateral Cleft Lip and Nose
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/pediatric/provider/otolaryngology/CleftLipandPalate/index.html
Virtual Children’s Hospital: Anticonvulsant Drug Therapy
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/pediatric/patient/neurology/anticonvulsantdrugtherapy/index.html
Virtual Children’s Hospital: Back Pain in Children – a Common Clinical Problem in Children
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/pediatric/provider/radiology/BackPainInChildren/BackPainChildren.html
Breastfeeding Issues – Neonatal Handbook
The Neonatal ehandbook provides a structured approach to the clinical management of conditions regularly encountered by health professionals working in newborn special care nurseries. It details over 90 newborn conditions that may present during the early newborn period.
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/neonatalhandbook/
Case Based Pediatrics for Medical Students & Residents
http://www.hawaii.edu/medicine/pediatrics/pedtext/
Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting Guidelines for Adult and Pediatric Patients at UK Hospital
http://www.hosp.uky.edu/pharmacy/formulary/criteria/chemoinduced_N-V.pdf
Virtual Children’s Hospital: Clinical Genetics: A Self Study for Health Care Providers
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/pediatric/provider/pediatrics/ClinicalGenetics/Contents.html
Clinical Growth Chart
http://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/clinical_charts.htm
Common Pediatric Clinical Problems in Radiology
A pediatric radiology and pediatric imaging digital library
https://radiologyed.org/
Virtual Children’s Hospital: Correlapaedia – a Correlative Encyclopedia of Pediatric Imaging, Surgery, and Pathology
http://web.archive.org/web/20040620051944/www.vh.org/pediatric/provider/radiology/CAP/CAPHome.html
Virtual Children’s Hospital: Denial of Critical Care
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/pediatric/provider/pediatrics/neglect/index.html
Virtual Children’s Hospital: ElectricAirway: Upper Airway Problems in Children
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/pediatric/provider/pediatrics/ElectricAirway/ElectricAirway.html
Guidelines for Preventing Medication Errors in Pediatrics
http://www.ismp.org/Newsletters/acutecare/articles/20020601.asp
KidsHealth
KidsHealth is the #1 most-trusted source for physician-reviewed information and advice on children’s health and parenting issues. For parents, kids, teens, and educators, in English and in Spanish.
https://kidshealth.org/
Virtual Children’s Hospital: MetaTextbook of Pediatric Radiology: Imaging Appearances of Common Pediatric Diseases
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/pediatric/provider/radiology/MetatextbookPedRad/MetaTBPedRad.html
Virtual Hospital: University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook, Fourth Edition: Pediatrics
Guidelines for the family practice physician on the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of pediatric conditions, including neonatal emergencies, respiratory problems, vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration.
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/pediatric/provider/pediatrics/familypracticehandbook/index.html
Neonatal Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
http://www.slhd.nsw.gov.au/rpa/neonatal/html/docs/tpn.pdf
Virtual Children’s Hospital: Paediapaedia: An Imaging Encyclopedia of Pediatric Disease
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/pediatric/provider/radiology/PAP/PAPHome.html
Virtual Children’s Hospital: Pediatric Abdominal Mass Imaging: Imaging a Child with an Abdominal Mass
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/pediatric/provider/radiology/PedAbdomMassImaging/KaosMenu.html
Pediatric Fluids and Electrolyte Therapy Calculator
Online Clinical Calculators
http://www.medcalc.com/pedifen.html
Virtual Children’s Hospital: Pediatric Non-Breath-Hold Cardiac MR Imaging
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/pediatric/provider/radiology/PedsCardiacMR/Home.html
Pediatric Pharmacy Advocay Group, Inc. (PPAG)
https://www.ppag.org/
Virtual Hospital: Pediatric Psychopharmacology Seminar
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/pediatric/provider/psychiatry/cps/index.html
Pediatric Radiology
A pediatric radiology and pediatric imaging digital library
http://www.pediatricradiology.com/
Virtual Children’s Hospital: Pediatric Radiology Teaching Files
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/pediatric/provider/radiology/PedRadSecTF/PedRadSecTF.html
Pediatric Surgery Handbook
A Handbook to seek information on Pediatric Surgery related topics. Created in March 2000 to help medical students and surgery residents learn basic principles of Pediatric Surgery.Permission is granted to copy the manual giving credit to those authors that appears.
http://home.coqui.net/titolugo/handbook.htm
Virtual Children’s Hospital: Pulmonary Developmental Anomalies
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/pediatric/provider/radiology/PedsChest/chest.html
Virtual Children’s Hospital: Surgical Correction of Congenital Heart Disease
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/pediatric/provider/surgery/SurgicalCHD/index.html
Thoracopaedia: An Imaging Encyclopedia of Pediatric Thoracic Disease
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.virtualpediatrichospital.org/providers/TAP/Thoracopedia.shtml
Virtual Pediatric Hospital
Virtual Pediatric Hospital is a digital library of pediatric information
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.virtualpediatrichospital.org/
Psychiatry
Psychiatry Articles – Medscape
https://emedicine.medscape.com/psychiatry
Disease Management Psychiatry and Psychology Chapters
The Psychiatry and Psychology section of the Disease Management Project online medical reference is offered free as a service of The Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education.
http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/psychiatry-psychology/
American Psychiatric Association Guidelines
http://www.psychguides.com/
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
http://www.cmha.ca/
Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT)
http://www.canmat.org/
Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA)
Founded in 1951, the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) is the national voluntary professional association for Canada’s 4,000 psychiatrists. The CPA’s mission is to forge a strong, collective voice for Canadian psychiatrists and to promote an environment that fosters excellence in the provision of clinical care, education and research. Canadian psychiatrists dedicated to high quality care.
http://www.cpa-apc.org/
Internet Mental Health
http://www.mentalhealth.com/
Psychopharmacology Tips by Dr. Bob
http://www.dr-bob.org/tips/
Respirology
Pulmonology Articles – Medscape
https://emedicine.medscape.com/pulmonology
Disease Management Pulmonary Disease Chapters
The Pulmonary section of the Disease Management Project online medical reference is offered free as a service of The Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education.
http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/pulmonary/
American Thoracic Society (ATS)
American Thoracic Society
http://www.thoracic.org/
Canadian Lung Association
http://www.lung.ca/
Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS)
https://cts.lung.ca/
Rheumatology
Disease Management Rheumatology Chapters
The Rheumatology section of the Disease Management Project online medical reference is offered free as a service of The Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education.
http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/rheumatology/
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)
American College of Rheumatology represents rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals around the world and is committed to advancing rheumatology.
http://www.rheumatology.org/
Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, control and cure of arthritis in the United States.
https://www.arthritis.org/
National Institutes of Health – Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases (NIH ORBD~NRC))
http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/
Wheeless’Textbook of Orthopaedics
http://www.wheelessonline.com/
Surgery
General Surgery Articles – Medscape
https://emedicine.medscape.com/general_surgery
Neurosurgery Articles – Medscape
https://emedicine.medscape.com/neurosurgery
Orthopedic Surgery Articles – Medscape
https://emedicine.medscape.com/orthopedic_surgery
Thoracic Surgery Articles – Medscape
https://emedicine.medscape.com/thoracic_surgery
Vascular Surgery Articles – Medscape
https://emedicine.medscape.com/vascular_surgery
Virtual Hospital: University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook, Fourth Edition: General Surgery
Guidelines for the family practice physician on preparations for surgery, including preoperative and postoperative care.
http://web.archive.org/web/20040625204734/www.vh.org/adult/provider/familymedicine/FPHandbook/15.html
Surgical Treatment – Evidenced Based & Problem Oriented
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK6880/