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A gateway to health information developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Healthfinder can lead you to selected online publications, clearinghouses, databases, web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as the government agencies and not-for-profit organizations that produce reliable information for the public.
The world’s largest biomedical library, NLM maintains and makes available information resources on a wide range of topics. It also supports and conducts research, development, and training in biomedical informatics and health information technology.
Powered by Wiley Online Library, The Cochrane Library (ISSN 1465-1858) is a collection of six databases that contain different types of high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making, and a seventh database that provides information about Cochrane groups.
From website: "Medscape is the leading online global destination for physicians and healthcare professionals worldwide, offering the latest medical news and expert perspectives; essential point-of-care drug and disease information; and relevant professional education and CME."
Free and online, but does require sign up to use tools like the drug interaction checker.
Although developed for patients, this site sponsored by the Radiological Society of North America has multiple useful links including Disease/Condition descriptions, as well as Test/Treatment information.
ICD10Data.com is a free reference website designed for the fast lookup of all current American ICD-10-CM (diagnosis) and ICD-10-PCS (procedure) medical billing codes.
The 2020 ICD-10-CM/PCS code sets are now fully loaded on ICD10Data.com. 2020 codes became effective on October 1, 2019, therefore all claims with a date of service on or after this date should use 2020 codes.