Internet Resources
Chinese Medicine & Alternative Medicine
Indexed in PubMed, published by British Medical Acupuncture Society, some selected articles of this journal are offered free on this site.
Acupuncture Today
This site includes articles from current and past issues of Acupuncture Today, listings of Chinese herbs (by common name) with information about dosage, indications, and precautions, information on vitamins, minerals, and supplements, articles on using acupuncture to treat specific conditions, and many links to other informative websites. It also includes an acupuncturist locator searchable by name or city and general information on acupuncture.
Classical Chinese Medicine
The Classical Chinese Medicine website reflects the voices of an international movement seeking to honor and restore the classical origins of Chinese medicine. This site features articles, lectures, and practical demonstrations by Heiner Fruehauf, Ph.D., L.Ac, and a group of like-minded scholars in China. The Associates Forum has been configured to feature video presentations and written material of the Classical Chinese Medicine teachings by Profs. Wang Qingyu, Liu Lihong, and Heiner Fruehauf. The Associates Forum is available to OCOM students, faculty and staff. Please see the library staff for user logon and password.
An international peer-reviewed journal by Oxford University Press with free full text articles available via this site as well as via the PubMed Central.
Institute for Traditional Medicine
The Institute for Traditional Medicine (ITM) has included many recent articles from their publications about Chinese medicine and herbal treatments on this site. Articles are also available about the history of Chinese medicine, general information about acupuncture and herbal therapies, and lots of articles on herb safety, interactions, and therapeutic uses.
The Institute for Traditional Medicine (ITM) has included many recent articles from their publications about Chinese medicine and herbal treatments on this site. Articles are also available about the history of Chinese medicine, general information about acupuncture and herbal therapies, and lots of articles on herb safety, interactions, and therapeutic uses.
This journal provides free full text articles on acupuncture including their most current issue. It is searchable by keyword or you can browse the tables of contents in the various issues.
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
Provides information on examination and certification by NCCAOM, a non-profit organization established in 1982, whose mission is to promote nationally recognized standards of competency and safety in acupuncture, Chinese herbology and Oriental bodywork therapy for the purpose of protecting the public. Allows you to search for a certified practitioner and download their newsletter for diplomates.
Oregon Acupuncture Association
This is the website for the Oregon Acupuncture Association, a professional organization for acupuncturists in Oregon State. It provides a list of members with their contact information searchable by name or zip code, general information on acupuncture, the latest updates on legal issues and current topics in the acupuncture field, information on seminars and presentations for acupuncturists, and access to the OAA newletter.
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
Provides information on examination and certification by NCCAOM, a non-profit organization established in 1982, whose mission is to promote nationally recognized standards of competency and safety in acupuncture, Chinese herbology and Oriental bodywork therapy for the purpose of protecting the public. Allows you to search for a certified practitioner and download their newsletter for diplomates.
Oregon Acupuncture Association
This is the website for the Oregon Acupuncture Association, a professional organization for acupuncturists in Oregon State. It provides a list of members with their contact information searchable by name or zip code, general information on acupuncture, the latest updates on legal issues and current topics in the acupuncture field, information on seminars and presentations for acupuncturists, and access to the OAA newletter.
Allopathic and BioMedicine
The premier consumer health information site from the National Library of Medicine. MedlinePlus has extensive information from the National Institutes of Health and other trusted sources on over 750 diseases and conditions. MedlinePlus also has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, and latest health news.
ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world. ClinicalTrials.gov gives you information about a trial's purpose, and who may participate. You can perform a search or browse by condition or sponsor.
Free access to Medline, the National Library of Medicine's bibliographic database covering both clinical and research aspects of biomedicine, complementary and alternative medicine, and science.
Trip is a leading resource for Evidence-Based Medicine. It allows users to rapidly identify the highest quality clinical evidence for clinical practice by answering real clinical questions using the principles of evidence based medicine. Available free on the Web
Atlas of Diseases of the Kidney
This site consists of five volumes of texts with images, searchable in numerous ways.
Dermatology Online Atlas (DOIA)
This database contains more than 3000 high quality images of more than 600 dermatological diagnoses. It is searchable by disease/diagnosis.
Geriatrics, National Institute on Aging
The Web site of National Institute on Aging; it has links to other related sites and information on clinical trials for seniors as well as recent news related to seniors and their health.
The Merck Manual
The complete Merck Manual is available on-line at this site. It is searchable by keyword of table of contents and gives the most recently updated information available (even newer than the last published book).
TOXNET: Toxicology Data Network
Offered by National Library of Medicine, this site includes numerous databases covering toxicology, hazardous chemicals, environmental health and related areas.
Webpath: the Internet Pathology Laboratory for Medical Education
This site was created to assist medical students in the study of pathology. It has many images and text, tutorials, lab exercises, and examinations for self-assessment.
This site consists of five volumes of texts with images, searchable in numerous ways.
Dermatology Online Atlas (DOIA)
This database contains more than 3000 high quality images of more than 600 dermatological diagnoses. It is searchable by disease/diagnosis.
Geriatrics, National Institute on Aging
The Web site of National Institute on Aging; it has links to other related sites and information on clinical trials for seniors as well as recent news related to seniors and their health.
The Merck Manual
The complete Merck Manual is available on-line at this site. It is searchable by keyword of table of contents and gives the most recently updated information available (even newer than the last published book).
TOXNET: Toxicology Data Network
Offered by National Library of Medicine, this site includes numerous databases covering toxicology, hazardous chemicals, environmental health and related areas.
Webpath: the Internet Pathology Laboratory for Medical Education
This site was created to assist medical students in the study of pathology. It has many images and text, tutorials, lab exercises, and examinations for self-assessment.
Herbs, Supplements and Prescription Drugs
The Dietary Supplements Labels Database offers information about ingredients in more than two thousand selected brands of dietary supplements. It enables users to determine what ingredients are in specific brands and to compare ingredients in different brands. Information is also provided on the health benefits claimed by manufacturers The Dietary Supplements Labels Database is free from the National Library of Medicine.
HerbMed
An herbal database and an evidence-based information resource by Alternative Medicine Foundation, Inc. Provides scientific data underlying the use of herbs. Searchable by scientific or common name of herbs.
HerbMed
An herbal database and an evidence-based information resource by Alternative Medicine Foundation, Inc. Provides scientific data underlying the use of herbs. Searchable by scientific or common name of herbs.
IBIDS is produced by the Office of Dietary Supplements to provide reliable scientific knowledge and information on vitamins, dietary supplements, and botanicals. Free on the Web.
Information on the usage of herbs, drugs, and vitamins, and their interactions. Also includes overviews on a variety of health conditions. Available free on the Web from Express Scripts, Inc., the nation's largest independent pharmacy benefit manager.
This information resource provides evidence-based information about herbs, botanicals, vitamins, and supplements. Information provided by the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's Integrative Medicine Service. Free on the Web
American Dietetic Association (ADA)
Includes abstracts of articles from Journal of the American Dietetic Association; ADA’s Nationwide Nutrition Network, and national registered dietitian referral service; and links to food and nutrition resources.
Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health
Includes dietary supplement fact sheets, a dietary supplement database, IBIDS (International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements Database), and conference/workshop information.