CAPHIS Top 100 » Other Useful Health Sites
AMA Doctor Finder
http://www.ama-assn.org/aps/amahg.htm
This is a comprehensive Web database directory of medical doctors (MDs) and osteopaths (DOs) practicing in the United States. Search by physician name or specialty. Information provided includes basic professional data (medical school, year of graduation, board certification, telephone number, address) for both AMA members and non-members.
CenterWatch Clinical Trials Listing Service
http://www.centerwatch.com/
CenterWatch Clinical Trials Listing Service contains trials for many types of diseases. It is searchable by disease categories and geographic area. All of the trials listed are open (enrolling new patients).
ClinicalTrials.gov
http://clinicaltrials.gov
The U.S. National Institutes of Health,through its National Library of Medicine, has developed ClinicalTrials.gov to provide patients, family members and members of the public current information about clinical research studies. Before searching, you may want to learn more about clinical trials and more about this Web site. Check often for regular updates to ClinicalTrials.gov. ClinicalTrials.gov provides easy access to information about the location of clinical trials, their design and purpose, criteria for participation and additional disease and treatment information. Check often for regular updates to ClinicalTrials.gov.
eMedicine Health
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/
This site provides health, medical, lifestyle and wellness information for all ages. In addition, there is information to prepare consumers for medical emergencies, injuries, minor medical conditions and basic first aid. There are more than 5,500 pages of content written by physicians for the general public.
Genetics Home Reference
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/
This site provides consumer-friendly information about the effects of genetic variations on human health. Genetic disorders and related genes and chromosomes, along with information on concepts and tools to increase understanding are included.
Household Products Database
http://hpd.nlm.nih.gov/
Learn more about what's under your kitchen sink, in your garage, in your bathroom, and on the shelves in your laundry room. Information about these products, their potential health effects, and safety and handling is included.
Quackwatch
http://www.quackwatch.com/
Consumer Information: Quackwatch is a nonprofit company formed by Dr. Stephen Barrett to expose health-related "frauds, myths, fads and fallacies". Well-researched, up-to-date, authoritative information on a wide range of practices and medical advertising deemed questionable or obvious "quackery." English, Spanish, German, French, and Portuguese language versions are available.