an overview of a particular disease, condition

background information

What's the difference between depression and bipolar disorder?

I have a new patient with sickle cell anemia; I need an overview of this condition.

UpToDate

Clinical Evidence ("About this condition" tab)

eMedicine

Textbooks (print or online)

drug information

What is the pediatric dosage of erythromycin for strep throat?

What drugs have been approved by the FDA for the tx of Alzheimer's?

Clinical Pharmacology Online

Epocrates Online

Drug Facts and Comparisons (print) or USP-DI, et al.

MEDLINE for more specific information

a synthesis of best practice recommendations for disease management

(critically-appraised topics)

What's the latest on the management of panic disorder?

What's the best method of pain control in children?

TRIP [simultaneously searches multiple evidence-based resources, including systematic reviews and practice guidelines]

Clinical Evidence ("interventions" tab)

UpToDate

MEDLINE (Clinical Queries - Systematic Reviews, includes practice guidelines)

an answer to a narrow question that isn't addressed in the synthesis resources

(critically-appraised articles and unfiltered information)

In a 70 year old woman with primary insomnia and a previous adverse reaction to hypnotics, can cognitive behavior therapy improve sleep quality and duration?

In a toddler with croup, does dexamethasone (or other glucocorticoids) reduce symptoms better than standard supportive care?

TRIP [simultaneously searches multiple evidence-based resources, indcluding systematic reviews and practice guidelines]

MEDLINE (Clinical Queries - Clinical Study Category)

ACP Journal Club

Evidence Updates

evidence-based information about alternative therapies

Is melatonin safe and effective for treating insomnia?

Does music therapy help surgical patients heal faster?

MEDLINE (limit to "Complementary Medicine" subset and "Randomized Controlled Trial" publication type)

Alternative and Complementary Medicine Resources

information to share with patients

Where can I find some nutrition information for my newly-diagnosed patient with diabetes?

Informed Health Online

MEDLINEplus

Other Consumer Health Resources