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MEDLINE (OVID)
Three separate components of
Medline
available through OVID interface:
Medline 1966 - present (offers
author/journal/keyword/subject,
or MESH,
searching), Oldmedline 1950 -
1965 (offers
same but subject searching), and
In-Process
around 2 recent months (offers
same but
subject
searching).
URL: http://library.cpmc.columbia.edu/hsl/eres/countact.cfm?resourceid=1301
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POPULATION INDEX
'Population Index is the primary reference
tool to the world's population literature.
It presents an annotated bibliography of
recently published books, journal articles,
working papers, and other materials on
population topics. This website provides a
searchable and browsable database
containing 46,035 abstracts of demographic
literature published in Population Index in
the period 1986-2000.'
URL: http://www.columbia.edu/cgi-bin/cul/resolve?APH1576
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SCIENCE CITATION INDEX (WEB OF KNOWLEDGE INCLUDING WEB OF SCIENCE)
The chief aim of this index is to
provide access to related
articles by indicating sources in
which a known article by a given
author has been cited. Over 3,300
journals are indexed.
URL: http://portal.isiknowledge.com/portal.cgi?Init=Yes&SID=1An77E1GMhCDH11CcAA
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ASPEN DICTIONARY OF HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Provides definitions of current health care and public health terminology. A useful list of commonly used abbreviations and acronyms is included as Appendix A. Located in Reference Stacks at
REF RA 971.G579 1989.
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ASSOCIATION FOR PROFESSIONALS IN INFECTION CONTROL AND EPIDEMIOLOGY (APIC)
Offers guidelines and reosources
on emergency prepareness,
infection control and other
related issues.
URL: http://www.apic.org
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DICTIONARY OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
Edited for the International Epidemiological Association, this work provides basic definitions of terms used in the field of epidemiology. Important persons and formulas are also included. An authoritative printed dictionary of classical epidemiology
Located in Reference Stacks at
REF RA 651 D56 1995.
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ICD-10: INTERNATIONAL STATISTICAL CLASSIFICATION OF DISEASES AND RELATED HEALTH PROBLEMS
10th REVISION, CLINICAL MODIFICATION. 3rd edition., World Health Organization. 1992.
Classification developed to classify morbidity and mortality information for statistical purposes. Disease conditions are arranged in a way that is most suitable for general epidemiological purposes and the evaluation of health care.
Located at the Circulation/Reserve Desk at
RESERVE RB115 In82 1992.
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Audio Visual and Software
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AN INTRODUCTION TO EPI-INFO
One videocassette (34 minutes)
MEDIA RESERVE RA652.2.D38 I57 1992.
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EPI-INFO
A software program designed to assist public health workers and epidemiologists in conducting investigations and surveys. The package consists of a word processor for drafting questionnaires, database software, and a basic data analysis program.
MEDIA RESERVE RA 652.2.D38 E64 1994.
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HIV EPIDEMIOLOGY
One videocassette (20 minutes)
MEDIA RESERVE RC607.A26 A346 1991.
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Internet Guides and Resources
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EPI-INFO HOME PAGE AT THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL
Resources include an online
manual for the EPI-INFO software
package and a tutorial.
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/epiinfo/
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EPIDEMIOLOGY -- HEALTHWEB (UNIV. OF MICHIGAN)
Statistical Resources on the Web. Part of
the University of Michigan Library's
Document Center.
URL: http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/sthealth.html
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EPIDEMIOLOGY -- WORLD WIDE WEB VIRTUAL LIBRARY
This page is maintained by the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of California San Francisco.Links to a very large number of sites arranged by category.
URL: http://www.epibiostat.ucsf.edu/epidem/epidem.html
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IARC - INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON CANCER
"The International Agency for Research on
Cancer (IARC) is part of the World Health
Organization.
IARC's mission is to coordinate and conduct
research on the causes of human cancer, the
mechanisms of carcinogenesis, and to
develop scientific strategies for cancer
control. The Agency is involved in both
epidemiological and laboratory research and
disseminates scientific information through
publications, meetings, courses, and
fellowships."
Offers publications and
databases "including the Monographs
Database containing a complete list of
agents, mixtures and exposures, all
evaluated with their classifications, the
Cancer Epidemiolgy Database which provides
access to information on the occurrence of
cancer worldwide, IARC's TP53 Database, and
other useful resources.
IARC Resources:
IARC Monographs Database on Carcinogenic
Risks to Humans;
IARC Cancer Epidemiology Database;
IARC Screening Group;
IARC TP53 Database;
EPIC - European Prospective Investigation
into Cancer and Nutrition;
Genetic Epidemiology Database;
INHANCE - International Head and Neck
Cancer Epidemiology Consortium;
ILCCO - International Lung Cancer
Consortium" etc. and related resources:"
CAREX - International Information on
Occupational Exposure to Carcinogens
compiled by the Finnish Institute of
Occupational Health, in collaboration with
IARC", etc.
URL: http://www.iarc.fr/
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INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY NETWORK (INCLEN)
INCLEN has helped clinicians and other scientists obtain the knowledge and tools to improve the health of people in the developing world. It provides a forum for researchers to discuss critical health issues.
URL: http://www.inclen.org/
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NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES
The main mission of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is to support research that will lead to a better understanding of the causes, cures, and prevention of infectious diseases. Plenty of online literature as well as Internet links to diseases such as AIDS, hepatitis, and Lymc disease.
URL: http://www.nfid.org/
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NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH STATISTICAL PORTAL - EPIQUERY
EpiQuery, a component of NYCDOH
My Community Health umbrella
portal, offers NYC health, vital,
youth, demographic, etc.
statistics down to the neiborhood
level. Publications presented at
My Community Health site report
statistics and contain research
based on statistics compiled.
URL: http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/community/community.shtml
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SOCIETY FOR HEALTHCARE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF AMERICA (SHEA)
SHEA focuses its activities on enhancing
the quality of health care in order to
prevent and control adverse patient care
outcomes in hospital settings and to
protect the health and safety of hospital
workers.
URL: http://www.shea-online.org/
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U.S. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION
The CDC is the Federal agency responsible for protecting the public health of people in the United States by providing leadership and direction in the prevention and control of diseases and other preventable conditions. It is also responsible for responding to health emergencies.
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/
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U.S. NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS
The Nation's principal health statistics agency. Its mission is to provide statistical information that will guide actions and policies of government agencies handling health related issues.
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/nchswww/
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