Useful Links
Here are some links you might find useful when looking for medical-related information. Some also provide health news, tools and risk assessments.
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Aetna InteliHealth's mission is to empower people with trusted solutions for healthier lives. They accomplish this by providing credible information from the most trusted sources, including Harvard Medical School and Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which is the principal agency in the United States government for protecting the health and safety of all Americans and for providing essential human services, especially for those people who are least able to help themselves.
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Doctors and laypersons working together for compassionate and effective medical practice, research, and health promotion. PCRM promotes preventive medicine through innovative programs. They encourage higher standards for ethics and effectiveness in research.
A free online medical dictionary search engine for definitions of medical terminology, pharmaceutical drugs, healthcare equipment, health conditions, medical devices, specialty terms and medical abbreviations.
The Drugs.com mission is to be the Internet’s most trusted information resource for over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medicines sold in the USA. They achieve this aim by presenting objective, comprehensive, up-to-date drug information in a clear and concise format for health professionals and consumers.
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