Free Medical Resources

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Free medical resources refer to a variety of medical information, tools, and services available to the public without any cost. These resources often aim to promote public health, raise awareness, and provide education on various medical topics.

Many medical textbooks and references are now available for free online.

Types of Free Medical Resources

Medical Information Websites

  • Wikipedia – While not exclusively a medical resource, Wikipedia offers a vast amount of information on health topics, diseases, medications, and more.
  • MedlinePlus – Operated by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, it provides high-quality information about diseases, conditions, and wellness.
  • WebMD – A comprehensive resource offering news, advice, and expertise on various medical topics.

Open Access Medical Journals

  • PubMed Central – A free archive of biomedical and life sciences journal articles at the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine.
  • BioMed Central – Offers free access to peer-reviewed articles in all areas of biology and medicine.

Medical Databases

  • ClinicalTrials.gov – A database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world.
  • Google Scholar – While not exclusively medical, it can be a useful tool for finding medical studies and articles.

Medical Courses and Lectures

  • Khan Academy Medicine – Offers courses on health and medicine.
  • Coursera and edX – Many universities provide free medical courses on these platforms, covering a wide range of topics.

Benefits of Free Medical Resources

  • Accessibility: Many people can access important medical information without financial barriers.
  • Education: Provides the general public, students, and professionals with valuable medical knowledge.
  • Awareness: Raises awareness on various medical issues and promotes public health.

Limitations and Concerns

  • Accuracy and Reliability: Not all free resources are accurate or reliable, so it's crucial to consult trusted sources or professionals.
  • Potential Misinterpretation: Without proper guidance, some information can be misinterpreted, leading to unnecessary panic or misinformation.

Health information resources

Better Health Channel A-Z of Conditions and Treatments

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Medical Education Resources

Grand Rounds

Free CME Webcasts and Videos on the Internet

Interesting Medical Articles

Online Medical Journals

Free Clinical Cases and Resources Online

Medical References

Free Clinical Cases and Resources Online

Medical References

Online Medical Texts and Resources

MD Bookmarks and Medical Resources Dr. McNabb's Medical Bookmarks is a collection of an MD's most valued medical websites. Each site has been critically evaluated and is frequently reviewed

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Clinical Calculators and References

Online Clinical Calculators from Medical College of Wisconsin Therapeutic Drug Levels Narcotic/Opioid Dose Calculators

Narcotic Analgesic Converter Fentanyl Patch Dosage Determination Based on Current Narcotic Analgesic Therapy Medical Calculators

Clinical Calculators

Medical Calculators Collection

MedCalc

The Doctors Lounge Calculators

Coronary Heart Disease Risk Calculator

Drug Interaction Checkers

Medical Search Engines OmniMedicalSearch.com

Free Medical Images 3dscience.com License Free Images (Link Requirements Apply)

Clinical Practice and Screening Guidelines

Preventive Services Task Force A-Z Screening Guidelines JNC 7 - Hypertension ATP 3 guidelines Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III) Physician Salaries

Physician Salaries Miscellaneous

AHRQ Web M&M Cases

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AbortionAccidentActivities of daily livingAcupunctureAdolescent medicineAdult daycare centerAdvance health care directiveAerobic exerciseAge-adjusted life expectancyAgelessAging and memoryAgingAlcoholismAllergyAlternative medicineAmputationAnaerobic exerciseAnaesthesiaAnatomical pathologyAnatomical terms of motion - AnatomyAndrologyAnimal-assisted therapyAntibiotic resistanceAppetiteAssisted reproductive technologyAthletic trainingAudiologyAutoimmune diseaseAuxology

B

BacteriumBaldnessBasic life supportBinge eatingBiochemical pathologyBiological standard of livingBiomedical researchBiomedical technologyBipolar disorderBirth attendantBirth controlBlood diseasesBlood testBody compositionBody Mass Index (BMI)Body shapingBody treatmentBrain death

C

CancerCell replacement therapyChemotherapyChild birthChinese medicineChiropracticClinical deathCognitive enhancementCognitive therapyCollaborative therapyCommunity-based rehabilitationCommunity healthComplementary and alternative medicineComplementary medicineConvalescenceCryosurgery

D

DeathDeficiency diseaseDental hygieneDentistryDermatologyDeterminants of healthDetoxificationDevelopmental disabilityDiabetesDiagnosisDiet (nutrition)Diet and obesityDietary fiberDietary mineralDietary supplementDieteticsDietingDigestionDigestive systemDigestive tractDisabilityDisease registryDiseaseDoctor-patient relationshipDysarthriaDyslexia - Diphtheria

E

Ecological healthEnergy medicineEnvironmental healthEnzymeEpidemicEthnicity and healthEvidence-based medicineEvidence-based practiceEvolutionary medicineEugenicsExercise equipmentExercise physiologyExercise

F

Fad dietFaith healingFamily centered careFamily planningFamineFast foodFemale infertilityFertilityFetal alcohol syndromeFolk medicineFood additiveFood allergyFood and cooking hygieneFood groupsFood pyramid (nutrition)Food qualityFood scienceFood supplementsFood technologyFoodForensic pathologyFree clinicFunctional diversity (disability)

G

Gene therapyGeneral fitness trainingGeneral surgeryGenetic counselingGenetic engineeringGenetically modified organismGeneticsGenital integrityGenitourinary medicineGenome projectGenomeGenomicsGeriatric sexologyGeriatricsGerontologyGlobal HealthGynaecology

H

HaematologyHand surgeryHealer (alternative medicine)HealingHealth applications and clinical studies of meditationHealth care deliveryHealth care industryHealth care systemHealth careHealth claims on food labelsHealth disparitiesHealth economicsHealth educationHealth geographyHealth information on WikipediaHealth literacyHealth observatoryHealth professionHealth promotionHealth scienceHealthHealthcare inequalityHealthcareHealthy dietHealthy eatingHistory of medicineHolistic healthHome birthHome remedyHomeopathyHomeostasisHormoneHospiceHospital accreditationHospitalHuman anatomyHuman cloningHuman enhancementHygiene

I

IllnessIllnesses related to poor nutritionImmortalityImmunity (medical)ImmunologyInfectious diseasesInfertilityInflammationInjuryInternal medicine

L

LifeLife expectancyLife extensionLongevity

M

MacronutrientMale infertilityMalnutritionManipulative therapyManual therapyMaternal healthMaximum life spanMedical cannabisMedical case managementMedical devicesMedical herbalismMedical historyMedical imagingMedical modelMedical physicsMedical privacyMedical schoolMedical sociologyMedical technologyMedical tourismMedicationMedicineMeditationMegadoseMegavitamin therapyMen's healthMental disorderMental healthMental hygieneMental retardationMetabolismMeteoropathyMicrobiologyMicronutrientMidwiferyMind-body interventionMiscarriageMortality rateMultivitaminMutation

N

NanomedicineNanotechnologyNatalismNaturopathic medicineNeonatal infectionNeuroimmunologyNeurologyNeuroscienceNeurosurgeryNoise health effectsNon-infectious diseaseNuclear medicineNurseNursing schoolNursingNutrient densityNutrientNutrigenomicsNutrition and pregnancyNutritionNutritional supplementNutritionist

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ObesityObstetrics and gynaecologyObstetricsOccupational hygieneOccupational medicineOccupational safety and healthOccupational therapyOld ageOncologyOnline pharmacyOphthalmologyOptometryOral hygieneOrgan transplantOrganic foodOrganismOrthopaedicsOsteopathyOver-the-counter drugOverweight

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Palliative careParamedicPathogenPathologyPediatricsPerioperative medicinePharmaceutical carePharmaceutical policyPharmaceutical sciencesPharmacologyPharmacyPhysical educationPhysical examinationPhysical exercisePhysical fitnessPhysical therapyPhysicianPlastic surgeryPopulation healthPositive mental attitudePosture and occupational healthPre-conception counselingPregnancyPregnant patients' rightsPrenatal carePrescription drugsPreventive medicinePrimary carePrimary health carePsychiatryPsychoanalysisPsychoeducationPsychoneuroimmunologyPsychotherapyPublic health

Q

Quality of Life (Healthcare)

R

RadiologyRare diseaseRejuvenation (aging)Reproductive endocrinology and infertilityReproductive healthReproductive medicineRight to HealthRheumatologyRural healthRural health clinic

S

STD testingSafe sexSanitationSaturated fatSelf careSelf-healingSelf-medicationSenilitySex and illnessSex educationSexual dysfunctionSexual health clinicSexual healthSexuality and disabilitySexuality educationSleep deprivationSleep hygieneSleepSmoking cessationSocial determinants of healthSocial medicineSpecial needsSports medicineSports nutritionStem cell treatmentsStress (medicine)Stress managementSupported livingSurgerySurvivabilitySymptom

T

Therapy dogToxicityToxicologyToxinTraditional Chinese medicineTraditional Korean medicineTraditional medicineTrans fatTrauma surgery - Tetanus

U

Universal design

V

VaccineVegetarianismVirusVitaminVulvovaginal health

W

Weight lossWellness (alternative medicine)WellnessWitch-doctorWomen's healthWorkplace health surveillanceWorkplace wellnessWorld Health Organization - Whooping Cough

X

X-ray

Y

Yoga

Z

-Zika virus


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