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A visit to www.nlm.nih.gov (National Library of Medicine) provides a wealth of information on health-related topics. This column will review various sections of the Web site over the next few issues. If you click on Health Information, you can access MedlinePlus, which contains more than 600 health topics searchable in alphabetical order, a medical encyclopedia with images, drug information, including names of hospitals and doctors and the latest health news. There are links to ClinicalTrials.gov, which was reviewed in last month's Online column, as well as NIHSeniorHealth, Tox Town, Household Products Database, Genetics Home Reference, Medline/PubMed (Biomedical Journal Literature), Aidsinfo and Office of the Surgeon General.
NIHSeniorHealth is a Web site designed to meet the needs of older adults. You can hear the information and adjust the screen for easier reading. Topics include Alzheimer's, Arthritis, Balance Problems, Breast Cancer, Caring for Someone with Alzheimer's, Colorectal Cancer, Exercise, Hearing Loss, Lung Cancer and Prostate Cancer. There is also a form to contact NIH with suggestions.
The purpose of the Genetics Home Reference (GHR) is to provide consumer information about genetic conditions and the genes or chromosomes responsible for those conditions. The site cautions that it should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care or advice. Users seeking information about a personal genetic disease, syndrome, or condition should consult with a qualified health care professional. The site can be searched by topic, eg, genetic condition, specific genes or chromosome. You can type in any word for a search or browse the topics offered. There's a handbook that explains the basics of genetics and a “What's New” link to topics such as hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer and Cri du Chat syndrome.
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