Background information
BACKGROUND INFORMATION |
general health information typically available to the public. That doesn't mean it's easy to follow, but it should be less robust and more summative than a peer-reviewed study. |
Search the following resources:
NAU databases for background information:
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Access MedicineProvides instant access to multimedia and core medical textbooks, including Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment and Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine.
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Census.govFrom the United states Census Bureau, find popular facts (population, income, etc.) and frequently requested data about your community.
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MEDLINE Plus Health InformationPublic resource which provides information about specific health conditions and diseases for both health consumers and professionals. Links to consumer health information from the National Institutes of Health, dictionaries and clinical trials.
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UpToDate
Physician-authored clinical decision support resource used by clinicians to make point-of-care decisions. (In support of healthcare education in Arizona, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona has sponsored this for your use.)
