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World Health Organization Publications :
The establishment of WHO Press consolidates publishing activities within WHO and reflects the importance of knowledge sharing in a world where the health needs of the world's poor are not being met, as demonstrated by the findings of the 10/90 gap study of the Global Forum for Health Research.
WHO Press becomes the publisher of choice for the dissemination of important scientific, technical and medical advice that WHO wishes to deliver to
HC Information Resources Inc. : Electronic publications on Legionellae Control, Legionnaires' disease, news, free articles, books and reports.
Gryphon Productions Ltd : Documentary video and film productions on a variety of subjects, including aboriginal communities, organizations, government, schools and hospitals.
Preventive Medicine : Devoted to international practice and theory, with authoritative contributions to the field of preventive medicine and public health. Online access requires a subscription.
Global Software Solutions : Industry specific resource directory. Virtual vertical communities and links to communications, public safety, information technology, non-profit, education, accounting, legal, health care, financial,
Hoolet: Magazine of RCGP (Scotland) : The magazine of Scotland's Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). Current and back issues are available online.
Institute for Healthcare Improvement : Offers a wide range of resources and teaching tools to help health care professionals lead effective improvement efforts, enhance clinical outcomes, and reduce costs. Contains information on research.
Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition : Reports new findings on issues pertinent to maternal, child and family health and related issues of population and nutrition. Articlesencompass all age groups and stages of life, with emphasis on fami.
Medical Care : Journal of the American Public Health Association. Journal contents, abstracts and author instructions. Searchable. [Subscription required for full-text.]
Positive Populations : Positive Populations is known for its coverage of Correctional and Public Health issues. The website features a fully searchable newsletter archive and forum.
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GOP: Health test recommendations could affect care (AP)
AP - Republicans are seizing on this week's recommendations for fewer Pap smears and mammograms to fuel concern about government-rationed medical care — and to try to chip away support by women for President Barack Obama's proposed health care overhaul. |
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Health Tip: Help Prevent Bunions (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- A bunion is a painful protrusion at the base
of the big toe that can make even walking a chore. A severe bunion can
affect the alignment of several toes, causing some to overlap. |
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Mammography: What to Do Now? (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18 (HealthDay News) -- When a U.S. government task
force recommended that women wait until they're 50 to get their first
mammogram to check for breast cancer, reaction was swift. |
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