MedlinePlus
National Library of Medicine (U.S.)
PubMed
MEDLINE
Texas
Computer-Assisted Instruction
Understanding search failures in consumer health information systems. (1/25)
We examined queries that led to search failures on two National Library of Medicine Web-based consumer health sites, ClincialTrials.gov and MEDLINEplus. The purpose of the study was to analyze and categorize queries resulting that led to no results with the ultimate goal of developing interventions to assist users in recovering from those failures. We first analyzed over 2,700 queries, iteratively developing a coding scheme. We subsequently applied the codes to an additional set of 2,000 queries. We found that most of the queries were in scope, relevant to the system being searched, and did not exhibit so-called consumer language. As the final step, we developed a taxonomy based on whether the search failures were due primarily to content issues, to problems in query formulation, or to limitations of the search system. The results reported here have informed the further development of our own systems, and they may be helpful to others as they seek to improve consumer access to health information. (+info)Perception of quality and trustworthiness of Internet resources by personal health information seekers. (2/25)
OBJECTIVES: This paper focuses on one dimension of personal health information seeking: perception of quality and trustworthiness of information sources. DESIGN: Intensive interviews were conducted using a conversational, unstructured, exploratory interview style. SETTING: Interviews were conducted at 3 publicly accessible library sites in Arizona, Hawaii and Nevada. PARTICIPANTS: Thirty-eight non-experts were interviewed. RESULTS: Three separate and distinct methods used to identify credible health information resources were identified. Consumers may have strong opinions about what they mistrust; use fairly rigorous evaluation protocols; or filter information based on intuition or common sense, eye appeal or an authoritative sounding sponsor or title. CONCLUSIONS: Many people use a mix of rational and/or intuitive criteria to assess the health information they use. (+info)Interpreting hypernymic propositions in an online medical encyclopedia. (3/25)
Interpretation of semantic propositions from bio-medical texts documents would provide valuable support to natural language processing (NLP) applications. We are developing a methodology to interpret a kind of semantic proposition, the hypernymic proposition, in MEDLINE abstracts. In this paper, we expanded the system to identify these structures in a different discourse domain: the Medical Encyclopedia from the National Library of Medi-cine's MEDLINEplus Website. (+info)The Genetics Home Reference: a new NLM consumer health resource. (4/25)
The Genetics Home Reference (GHR) is a new information resource developed to be part of the National Library of Medicine's (NLM's) consumer health initiatives. The GHR's guiding principle is to make the health implications of the Human Genome Project accessible to the public. The GHR accomplishes this by providing a bridge between the NLM's consumer health systems MEDLINEplus and ClinicalTrials.gov on the one hand and the multiple resources emanating from the Human Genome Project on the other. The initial focus is on single gene conditions that are main topics in MEDLINEplus. (+info)Design of Genetics Home Reference: a new NLM consumer health resource. (5/25)
The authors have developed the Genetics Home Reference, a consumer resource that addresses the health implications of the Human Genome Project. The research results made possible by the Human Genome Project are being made available increasingly in scientific databases on the Internet, but, because of the often highly technical nature of these databases, they are not readily accessible to the lay public. The authors' goal is to provide a bridge between the clinical questions of the public and the richness of the data emanating from the Human Genome Project. The Genetics Home Reference currently focuses on single gene or polygenic conditions that are also topics on MEDLINEplus, the National Library of Medicine's primary consumer health site. As knowledge of genetics expands, the interrelationships between genes and diseases will continue to unfold, and the site will reflect these developments. (+info)Reformulation of consumer health queries with professional terminology: a pilot study. (6/25)
BACKGROUND: The Internet is becoming an increasingly important resource for health-information seekers. However, consumers often do not use effective search strategies. Query reformulation is one potential intervention to improve the effectiveness of consumer searches. OBJECTIVE: We endeavored to answer the research question: "Does reformulating original consumer queries with preferred terminology from the Unified Medical Language System (UMLS) Metathesaurus lead to better search returns?" METHODS: Consumer-generated queries with known goals (n=16) that could be mapped to UMLS Metathesaurus terminology were used as test samples. Reformulated queries were generated by replacing user terms with Metathesaurus-preferred synonyms (n=18). Searches (n=36) were performed using both a consumer information site and a general search engine. Top 30 precision was used as a performance indicator to compare the performance of the original and reformulated queries. RESULTS: Forty-two percent of the searches utilizing reformulated queries yielded better search returns than their associated original queries, 19% yielded worse results, and the results for the remaining 39% did not change. We identified ambiguous lay terms, expansion of acronyms, and arcane professional terms as causes for changes in performance. CONCLUSIONS: We noted a trend towards increased precision when providing substitutions for lay terms, abbreviations, and acronyms. We have found qualitative evidence that reformulating queries with professional terminology may be a promising strategy to improve consumer health-information searches, although we caution that automated reformulation could in fact worsen search performance when the terminology is ill-fitted or arcane. (+info)High school peer tutors teach MedlinePlus: a model for Hispanic outreach. (7/25)
OBJECTIVES: The objective was to introduce the MedlinePlus Website to the predominantly Hispanic residents of the Lower Rio Grande Valley region of Texas by partnering with a health professions magnet high school (known as Med High). METHODS: Community assessment was used in the planning stages and included pre-project focus groups with students and teachers. Outreach methods included peer tutor selection, train-the-trainer sessions, school and community outreach, and pre- and posttests of MedlinePlus training sessions. Evaluation methods included Web statistics; end-of-project interviews; focus groups with students, faculty, and librarians; and end-of-project surveys of students and faculty. RESULTS: Four peer tutors reached more than 2,000 people during the project year. Students and faculty found MedlinePlus to be a useful resource. Faculty and librarians developed new or revised teaching methods incorporating MedlinePlus. The project enhanced the role of school librarians as agents of change at Med High. The project continues on a self-sustaining basis. CONCLUSIONS: Using peer tutors is an effective way to educate high school students about health information resources and, through the students, to reach families and community members. (+info)The MedlinePlus public user interface: studies of design challenges and opportunities. (8/25)
QUESTION: What are the challenges involved in designing, modifying, and improving a major health information portal that serves over sixty million page views a month? SETTING: MedlinePlus, the National Library of Medicine's (NLM's) consumer health Website, is examined. METHOD: Challenges are presented as six "studies," which describe selected design issues and how NLM staff resolved them. MAIN RESULT: Improving MedlinePlus is an iterative process. Changes in the public user interface are ongoing, reflecting Web design trends, usability testing recommendations, user survey results, new technical requirements, and the need to grow the site in an orderly way. CONCLUSION: Testing and analysis should accompany Website design modifications. New technologies may enhance a site but also introduce problems. Further modifications to MedlinePlus will be informed by the experiences described here. (+info)MedlinePlus is not a medical term, but rather a consumer health website that provides high-quality, accurate, and reliable health information, written in easy-to-understand language. It is produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, the world's largest medical library, and is widely recognized as a trusted source of health information.
MedlinePlus offers information on various health topics, including conditions, diseases, tests, treatments, and wellness. It also provides access to drug information, medical dictionary, and encyclopedia, as well as links to clinical trials, medical news, and patient organizations. The website is available in both English and Spanish and can be accessed for free.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Gross Domestic Product" (GDP) is an economic term, not a medical one. GDP is the total monetary or market value of all the finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period. It serves as a comprehensive measure of a nation’s overall economic activity.
If you have any medical questions or terms you would like defined, I would be happy to help!
PubMed is not a medical condition or term, but rather a biomedical literature search engine and database maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), a division of the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM). It provides access to life sciences literature, including journal articles in medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, health care systems, and preclinical sciences.
PubMed contains more than 30 million citations and abstracts from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Many of the citations include links to full-text articles on publishers' websites or through NCBI's DocSumo service. Researchers, healthcare professionals, students, and the general public use PubMed to find relevant and reliable information in the biomedical literature for research, education, and patient care purposes.
Medline is not a medical condition or term, but rather a biomedical bibliographic database, which is a component of the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM)'s PubMed system. It contains citations and abstracts from scientific literature in the fields of life sciences, biomedicine, and clinical medicine, with a focus on articles published in peer-reviewed journals. Medline covers a wide range of topics, including research articles, reviews, clinical trials, and case reports. The database is updated daily and provides access to over 26 million references from the years 1946 to the present. It's an essential resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and students in the biomedical field.
I'm not aware of any medical definition for the term "Texas." It is primarily used as the name of a state in the United States, located in the southern region. If you're referring to a specific medical term or concept that I might not be aware of, please provide more context or clarify your question.
If you meant to ask for an explanation of a medical condition named 'Texas', it is likely a typo or a misunderstanding, as there is no widely recognized medical condition associated with the name 'Texas'.
Consumer participation in the context of healthcare refers to the active involvement and engagement of patients, families, caregivers, and communities in their own healthcare decision-making processes and in the development, implementation, and evaluation of health policies, programs, and services. It emphasizes the importance of patient-centered care, where the unique needs, preferences, values, and experiences of individuals are respected and integrated into their healthcare.
Consumer participation can take many forms, including:
1. Patient-provider communication: Consumers engage in open and honest communication with their healthcare providers to make informed decisions about their health.
2. Shared decision-making: Consumers work together with their healthcare providers to weigh the benefits and risks of different treatment options and make evidence-based decisions that align with their values, preferences, and goals.
3. Patient education: Consumers receive accurate, timely, and understandable information about their health conditions, treatments, and self-management strategies.
4. Patient advocacy: Consumers advocate for their own health needs and rights, as well as those of other patients and communities.
5. Community engagement: Consumers participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of health policies, programs, and services that affect their communities.
6. Research partnerships: Consumers collaborate with researchers to design, conduct, and disseminate research that is relevant and meaningful to their lives.
Consumer participation aims to improve healthcare quality, safety, and outcomes by empowering individuals to take an active role in their own health and well-being, and by ensuring that healthcare systems are responsive to the needs and preferences of diverse populations.
Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) is a type of educational technology that involves the use of computers to deliver, support, and enhance learning experiences. In a medical context, CAI can be used to teach a variety of topics, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical skills.
CAI typically involves interactive multimedia presentations, simulations, quizzes, and other activities that engage learners and provide feedback on their performance. It may also include adaptive learning systems that adjust the content and pace of instruction based on the learner's abilities and progress.
CAI has been shown to be effective in improving knowledge retention, critical thinking skills, and learner satisfaction in medical education. It can be used as a standalone teaching method or in combination with traditional classroom instruction or clinical experiences.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Internet" is a term that pertains to the global network of interconnected computers and servers that enable the transmission and reception of data via the internet protocol (IP). It is not a medical term and does not have a specific medical definition. If you have any questions related to medicine or health, I'd be happy to try to help answer them for you!
MedlinePlus
Cushing's syndrome
Nintendo thumb
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Triamcinolone
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Semaglutide
Sex differences in human physiology
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Ivacaftor
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Enalapril
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Intensive care unit
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MedlinePlus - Health Information from the National Library of Medicine
Diarrhea | MedlinePlus
Constipation | MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus - Wikipedia
Genetics
Organ Donation: MedlinePlus
High Blood Pressure | Hypertension | MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus - GlobalRPH
MedlinePlus - Search Results for: LINCOMYCIN
MedlinePlus - Search Results for: VORINOSTAT
MedlinePlus Reviews | medlineplus.gov @ PissedConsumer
Utilizing MedlinePlus Resources to Enhance Existing Patient Education Programs | NNLM
Menopause (MedlinePlus) - Consumer Health Ratings
MedlinePlus | Washington County Free Library 2023
MedlinePlus COVID Information | Ferguson Library
MEDLINEplus - Bullitt County Public Library
MedlinePlus Provides Reliable Health Information - Sedona Public Library
G6PD Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test - Heart Sofiron
Articles about Lyme Disease | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine
Articles about Alopecia Areata | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine
MedlinePlus: Twitter, Monticello, Fold3, More: Evening Buzz, July 4, 2012 - ResearchBuzz
Common Reproductive Health Concerns for Women | Reproductive Health | CDC
MedlinePlus - Health Information from the National Library of Medicine
Dietary Supplements: MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus: Medical Tests
CIENCIASMEDICASNEWS: Prostate Cancer: MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus Connect Web Service Demonstration
MedlinePlus | Calvert County Resource Center
MedlinePlus | East Brunswick Public Library
Trimipramine: MedlinePlus Drug Information (2023)
Genetics3
- Genetics Home Reference has become part of MedlinePlus. (donpokers.com)
- Information from Genetics Home Reference is now available in the " Genetics " section of MedlinePlus. (donpokers.com)
- The Genetics Home Reference pages included in MedlinePlus cover more than 1,300 genetic conditions and 1,475 genes, all of the human chromosomes, and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). (donpokers.com)
Connect2
- MedlinePlus Connect links patients or providers in electronic health record (EHR) systems to related MedlinePlus information on conditions or medications. (wikipedia.org)
- Other ways to access to access MedlinePlus content include MedlinePlus Mobile, which is a point-of-care tool for clinicians, and MedlinePlus Connect, which connects to Electronic Health Records (EHRs). (wikipedia.org)
20181
- In 2018, 277 million users viewed MedlinePlus more than 700 million times. (globalrph.com)
Content3
- The same or similar content is being provided through other NLM resources, namely PubMed and Bookshelf (for systematic review content), and MedlinePlus (for consumer health information). (wikipedia.org)
- MedlinePlus also offers most of their content in Spanish. (sedonalibrary.org)
- MedlinePlus includes a companion site in Spanish, [1] which offers similar content for the Spanish-speaking community. (wikipedia.org)
Website5
- The MedlinePlus website provides information in text-based webpages as well as in videos and tools. (wikipedia.org)
- MedlinePlus ad-free website on Menopause has many resources. (consumerhealthratings.com)
- If so, try MedlinePlus, a website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). (sedonalibrary.org)
- MedlinePlus is a free website that gives free consumer health information for patients , families, and health care providers. (wikipedia.org)
- MedlinePlus has updated the look and feel to their website and I have decided to try and test out their mobile version. (kraftylibrarian.com)
Spanish4
- MedlinePlus initially provided 22 health topics in English, which expanded to almost 1000 health topics in English and Spanish, plus links to health information in over 40 languages. (wikipedia.org)
- Medlineplus.gov en español" (in Spanish). (wikipedia.org)
- A large number of the patients are Spanish speaking and the modules provided in Spanish will greatly enhance the ability to use MedlinePlus as well as encourage patients to use the site at home. (nnlm.gov)
- If you have any questions about MedlinePlus, feel free to call the Reference Desk or stop by to pick up a brochure in English or Spanish. (sedonalibrary.org)
TOPIC2
- On the other hand, if you really want to dig into a topic, MedlinePlus offers free, in-depth, peer-reviewed research articles. (sedonalibrary.org)
- With this release, virtually all text and links available on MedlinePlus health topic pages become accessible in XML format. (researchbuzz.me)
Drugs2
- MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations including journal articles, extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and the latest health news. (washcolibrary.org)
- The mobile site does a great job in providing access to the top three things that I believe a mobile user would need/want from MedlinePlus, Search Box, Health Topics and Drugs. (kraftylibrarian.com)
National Instit2
- MedlinePlus links to health information from the National Institutes of Health and other federal government agencies. (medlineplus.gov)
- MedlinePlus is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). (globalrph.com)
Service2
- MedlinePlus is an online information service produced by the United States National Library of Medicine. (wikipedia.org)
- The National Library of Medicine introduced MedlinePlus in October 1998, to provide a non-commercial online service similar, for example, to the commercial WebMD. (wikipedia.org)
Medical encyclopedia1
- In 2000s, A.D.A.M.'s medical encyclopedia was incorporated into MedlinePlus. (wikipedia.org)
Site3
- Located at http://MedlinePlus.gov , the site offers reliable information about diseases, symptoms, treatment, and even side effects and drug/supplement interactions. (sedonalibrary.org)
- You can access their mobile site on your smartphone or tablet by simply going to M.MedlinePlus.gov . (sedonalibrary.org)
- MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. (brainline.org)
Symptoms1
- The best thing about MedlinePlus, in my opinion, is the ability to search symptoms and find accurate, peer-reviewed information in an easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate format. (sedonalibrary.org)
Pages1
- Many pages also include trustworthy information about when to seek medical attention-unlike WebMD, MedlinePlus does not tell you that every scrape or ache is cancer! (sedonalibrary.org)
Patients2
- MedlinePlus is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends. (medlineplus.gov)
- This project will utilize the requested interactive smart board to introduce patients and/or family members to MedlinePlus resources. (nnlm.gov)
Links1
- MedlinePlus also links to health information from non-government Web sites. (medlineplus.gov)
Resources3
- Current educational programs do not include MedlinePlus resources. (nnlm.gov)
- Focusing on dental education, NLM's MedlinePlus resources will be chosen according to age and health issue. (nnlm.gov)
- Purchasing a portable board with WIFI, participants can be engaged in clinic waiting rooms, patient rooms, and exam areas as well as in traditional class rooms as the nursing department will also be using the smart board to incorporate MedlinePlus resources into patient curricula. (nnlm.gov)
Page1
- Simply visit medlineplus.gov/espanol or select the orange "Espanol" option on the top-right of each page. (sedonalibrary.org)
Million2
- In 2015, about 400 million people from around the world used MedlinePlus. (wikipedia.org)
- Over 150 million people from around the world use MedlinePlus each year. (wikipedia.org)
Brings1
- MedlinePlus: The National Library of Medicine brings quality information to health consumers" (PDF). (wikipedia.org)
Understand1
- MedlinePlus presents high-quality, easy to understand, relevant health and wellness information that is trusted. (globalrph.com)
Updates1
- Additionally, MedlinePlus email updates deliver messages about new sites on MedlinePlus along with other notices. (alz.org)
Library1
- MedlinePlus was recognized by the Medical Library Association for its role in providing health information. (wikipedia.org)
Authoritative2
- The National Library of Medicine's Mobile Medline Plus builds on the NLM's MedlinePlus Internet service, which provides authoritative consumer health information to over 10 million visitors per month. (highlighthealth.com)
- MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. (healthdirectory.com.au)
Topics3
- MedlinePlus initially provided 22 health topics in English, which expanded to almost 1000 health topics in English and Spanish, plus links to health information in over 40 languages. (wikipedia.org)
- MedlinePlus health topics are regularly reviewed, and links are updated daily. (unt.edu)
- MEDLINEplus is designed to link you to information on specific health topics, including cerebral palsy. (cdc.gov)
Bladder1
- Consequently, this type of bladder injury can cause hematuria, or blood in the urine, MedlinePlus explains. (lataillanderie.fr)
Free1
- Discover and share free, trustworthy health information using MedlinePlus.gov . (nnlm.gov)
Resource1
- MedlinePlus is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends. (medlineplus.gov)
Conditions1
- MedlinePlus Connect links patients or providers in electronic health record (EHR) systems to related MedlinePlus information on conditions or medications. (wikipedia.org)
Medical4
- MedlinePlus provides encyclopedic information on health and drug issues, and provides a directory of medical services. (wikipedia.org)
- MedlinePlus was recognized by the Medical Library Association for its role in providing health information. (wikipedia.org)
- In 2000s, A.D.A.M.'s medical encyclopedia was incorporated into MedlinePlus. (wikipedia.org)
- Written for the layperson, MedlinePlus from the National Library of Medicine is one of the best places to start your search for medical or health related information. (multcolib.org)
Magazine1
- She shared with NIH MedlinePlus Magazine how she manages both the physical and emotional impacts of the autoimmune disease and her advice for others facing the condition. (medlineplus.gov)
Answer health1
- MedlinePlus directs you to information to help answer health questions. (healthdirectory.com.au)
People1
- In 2015, about 400 million people from around the world used MedlinePlus. (wikipedia.org)