Introduction to MedlinePlus

About MedlinePlus MedlinePlus is the U.S. National Library of Medicine’s website for quality health information MedlinePlus is the U.S. National Library of Medicine’s website for quality health information Was created for consumers Was created for consumers Can be found at: Can be found at: Also available in Spanish Also available in Spanish

Features Over 800 Health topics in English and Spanish Over 800 Health topics in English and Spanish Drugs, Herbs and Supplement Information Drugs, Herbs and Supplement Information Videos & Animations Videos & Animations Health Check tools Health Check tools Easy-to-read Materials Easy-to-read Materials Multiple Languages Multiple Languages Medical Dictionary & Medical Encyclopedia Medical Dictionary & Medical Encyclopedia Health News from various news services Health News from various news services

Overview MedlinePlus is not a search engine, but a current collection of the best links to health information MedlinePlus is not a search engine, but a current collection of the best links to health information A search box at the right hand side of each web page for searching Medlineplus A search box at the right hand side of each web page for searching Medlineplus A link to Clinicaltrials.gov that connect users for a specific medical condition A link to Clinicaltrials.gov that connect users for a specific medical condition

Search Tips Key word versus phrase searching Key word versus phrase searching renal cell cancer = 975 results “renal cell cancer” = 24 results Boolean searching (OR, NOT) Boolean searching (OR, NOT) “weight loss” NOT surgery “weight loss” “gastric bypass” (AND is the default Use the asterisk to search for word variations Use the asterisk to search for word variations lymph* (lymphoma, lymphatic, lymphedema)

Designed for Everyone People use different search strategies People use different search strategies Type keywords in search box Scan list of topics Click on meaningful icons or visually appealing images appealing images Browse pages No matter how someone searches, they will find information on MedlinePlus! NN/LM National Pacific Southwest Region

Health Topics Click the Health Topics from the homepage Click the Health Topics from the homepage Search Health Topics in two ways: Find your topic by first letter or Find your topics by broad groups Search Health Topics in two ways: Find your topic by first letter or Find your topics by broad groups

Multiple Languages on Health Topic Pages

Drug and Supplements Selecting Drugs allows you to browse by brand or generic name for information on prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Selecting Drugs allows you to browse by brand or generic name for information on prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Browse dietary supplements and herbal remedies to learn about their effectiveness, usual dosage, and drug interactions. Browse dietary supplements and herbal remedies to learn about their effectiveness, usual dosage, and drug interactions.

Drug Record

Drug Record in Spanish

Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Consumer version 100 English and Spanish monographs 100 English and Spanish monographs Herbals, dietary supplements, and how they work Herbals, dietary supplements, and how they work Effectiveness ratings for different indications Effectiveness ratings for different indications Safety concerns, including precautions, warnings and possible interactions with medications, foods, and other herbs and supplements Safety concerns, including precautions, warnings and possible interactions with medications, foods, and other herbs and supplements Extensive lists of references, with links to PubMed Extensive lists of references, with links to PubMed

Videos and Cool Tools

Medical Dictionary Look for a medical definition or check spelling Look for a medical definition or check spelling

Medical Encyclopedia Offers access to photographs, diagrams, and illustrations on medical conditions Offers access to photographs, diagrams, and illustrations on medical conditions

Cools Tools: Games for Kids Food Detectives Fight Bac – Partnerships for Food Safety

Games for Teens National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Learn About Anatomy

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Training Programs for Seniors nihseniorhealth.gov/toolkit/toolkit.html

Free MedlinePlus Brochure English: Spanish: