Consumer Health Information

MedlinePlus.gov – An excellent resource that provides drug information, health tutorials, current news and comprehensive information on conditions, diseases and wellness. The entire website is also available in Spanish.

Cancer.gov –  Patient and health professional information on cancer.

Clinicaltrials.gov – Public information about clinical research studies.

Genetics Home Reference (www.ghr.nlm.nih.gov) – Information about genetic conditions and the genes responsible for those conditions. Provides summary descriptions of genetic conditions, symptoms, diagnostic processes and treatment options.

Lab Tests Online (labtestsonline.org) – Provides helpful information for understanding why a test might be given, how to interpret its results, and what kind of sample or specimen is required to perform the test.

Please contact the medical library at mlibrary@saintpetersuh.com or 732-745-8545, if you have any questions and/or comments.