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Australia's Health 2004
The ninth biennial health report of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. It is the nation's authoritative source of information on patterns of health and illness, determinants of health, the supply and use of health services, and health services expenditure. The report also includes a special chapter on the health of older Australians.
Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology
This text provides a "comprehensive resource describing the science underlying recent clinical developments as well as complete information to aid the clinician in the panorama of clinical care ranging from cancer prevention to the care of the terminally ill patient." -Preface (DeVita)
Clinical Evidence
Clinical Evidence is produced by the BMJ Publishing Group and is frequently updated. It provides a concise account of the current state of knowledge, ignorance, and uncertainty about the prevention and treatment of a wide range of clinical conditions based on thorough searches and appraisal of the literature.
Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment
Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2006 is a key reference for medical practitioners in both hospital and general practice. It emphasizes the practical features of clinical diagnosis and patient management in all fields of internal medicine and in specialties of interest to primary care practitioners and subspecialists who provide generalist care.
Harrisons Online
Updated daily, the site delivers the complete text, illustrations, and expanded features from the 15th edition of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, including additional references, many links to MEDLINE abstracts, and important information from emerging fields.
Merck Manuals
This website provides access to the Merck Manual of Medical Information, Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, Merck Manual of Geriatrics, Merck Veterinary Manual, Merck Index.
Mouse Models of Human Cancer
Mice have become the species of choice for modeling the complex interactions between tumor cells and the host environment. Mouse genetics are easily manipulated, and a growing array of technology exists for this purpose. Mouse models allow investigators to better understand causal relationships between specific genetic alterations and tumors, utilize new imaging techniques, and test novel therapies.
Oxford Textbook of Oncology
The Oxford Textbook of Oncology presents the basic and clinical science of cancer medicine. It includes science chapters, which aim to explain and illustrate the biology on which cancer treatment increasingly depends for its conceptual framework. It also describes principles of cancer treatment in its various forms and provides sections on specific tumors
Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine
The Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine aims to be as comprehensive palliative care text, with a body of knowledge based on sound research as well as extensive clinical experience