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Specialized Medical Reference
If you are studying a human disease, you may find that you need some specialized medical background information to help you understand what you're looking for, BEFORE you start looking for articles!
Instead of just Googling it and hoping for the best, try out a medical reference resource! Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Merck ManualsMerck is a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company. For nearly 200 years, this company has been financing a popular medical and pharmaceutical reference book aimed at healthcare professionals and the general public. This resource is now available free online, is updated regularly by healthcare professionals and reviewed by an editorial board.
- MedlinePlusA service of the National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus provides free high-quality medical information designed for the general public, without advertising or corporate sponsorship (unlike WebMD). It contains information about drugs and supplements, medical tests, genetic testing, and other health topics. The entire contents of the site can be viewed in Spanish by clicking the "Español" button on the right side of the toolbar.
- UpToDateUpToDate is a specialized reference resource written by healthcare professionals, for healthcare professionals. It updates continuously, and contains clinical background and treatment information about many diseases and conditions, as well as references for further study. Articles are reviewed by clinical experts. NOTE: UpToDate requires (easy and free!) signup for a personal account before use. Please read the instructions for first-time users on the Library landing page.
