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Free medical resources refer to a variety of medical information, tools, and services available to the public without any cost. These resources often aim to promote public health, raise awareness, and provide education on various medical topics.

Many medical textbooks and references are now available for free online.

Types of Free Medical Resources[edit | edit source]

Medical Information Websites[edit | edit source]

  • Wikipedia – While not exclusively a medical resource, Wikipedia offers a vast amount of information on health topics, diseases, medications, and more.
  • MedlinePlus – Operated by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, it provides high-quality information about diseases, conditions, and wellness.
  • WebMD – A comprehensive resource offering news, advice, and expertise on various medical topics.

Open Access Medical Journals[edit | edit source]

  • PubMed Central – A free archive of biomedical and life sciences journal articles at the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine.
  • BioMed Central – Offers free access to peer-reviewed articles in all areas of biology and medicine.

Medical Databases[edit | edit source]

  • ClinicalTrials.gov – A database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world.
  • Google Scholar – While not exclusively medical, it can be a useful tool for finding medical studies and articles.

Medical Courses and Lectures[edit | edit source]

  • Khan Academy Medicine – Offers courses on health and medicine.
  • Coursera and edX – Many universities provide free medical courses on these platforms, covering a wide range of topics.

Benefits of Free Medical Resources[edit | edit source]

  • Accessibility: Many people can access important medical information without financial barriers.
  • Education: Provides the general public, students, and professionals with valuable medical knowledge.
  • Awareness: Raises awareness on various medical issues and promotes public health.

Limitations and Concerns[edit | edit source]

  • Accuracy and Reliability: Not all free resources are accurate or reliable, so it's crucial to consult trusted sources or professionals.
  • Potential Misinterpretation: Without proper guidance, some information can be misinterpreted, leading to unnecessary panic or misinformation.

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Index of health articles in WikiMD[edit | edit source]

A[edit | edit source]

AbortionAccidentActivities of daily livingAcupunctureAdolescent medicineAdult daycare centerAdvance health care directiveAerobic exerciseAge-adjusted life expectancyAgelessAging and memoryAgingAlcoholismAllergyAlternative medicineAmputationAnaerobic exerciseAnaesthesiaAnatomical pathologyAnatomical terms of motion - AnatomyAndrologyAnimal-assisted therapyAntibiotic resistanceAppetiteAssisted reproductive technologyAthletic trainingAudiologyAutoimmune diseaseAuxology

B[edit | edit source]

BacteriumBaldnessBasic life supportBinge eatingBiochemical pathologyBiological standard of livingBiomedical researchBiomedical technologyBipolar disorderBirth attendantBirth controlBlood diseasesBlood testBody compositionBody Mass Index (BMI)Body shapingBody treatmentBrain death

C[edit | edit source]

CancerCell replacement therapyChemotherapyChild birthChinese medicineChiropracticClinical deathCognitive enhancementCognitive therapyCollaborative therapyCommunity-based rehabilitationCommunity healthComplementary and alternative medicineComplementary medicineConvalescenceCryosurgery

D[edit | edit source]

DeathDeficiency diseaseDental hygieneDentistryDermatologyDeterminants of healthDetoxificationDevelopmental disabilityDiabetesDiagnosisDiet (nutrition)Diet and obesityDietary fiberDietary mineralDietary supplementDieteticsDietingDigestionDigestive systemDigestive tractDisabilityDisease registryDiseaseDoctor-patient relationshipDysarthriaDyslexia - Diphtheria

E[edit | edit source]

Ecological healthEnergy medicineEnvironmental healthEnzymeEpidemicEthnicity and healthEvidence-based medicineEvidence-based practiceEvolutionary medicineEugenicsExercise equipmentExercise physiologyExercise

F[edit | edit source]

Fad dietFaith healingFamily centered careFamily planningFamineFast foodFemale infertilityFertilityFetal alcohol syndromeFolk medicineFood additiveFood allergyFood and cooking hygieneFood groupsFood pyramid (nutrition)Food qualityFood scienceFood supplementsFood technologyFoodForensic pathologyFree clinicFunctional diversity (disability)

G[edit | edit source]

Gene therapyGeneral fitness trainingGeneral surgeryGenetic counselingGenetic engineeringGenetically modified organismGeneticsGenital integrityGenitourinary medicineGenome projectGenomeGenomicsGeriatric sexologyGeriatricsGerontologyGlobal HealthGynaecology

H[edit | edit source]

HaematologyHand surgeryHealer (alternative medicine)HealingHealth applications and clinical studies of meditationHealth care deliveryHealth care industryHealth care systemHealth careHealth claims on food labelsHealth disparitiesHealth economicsHealth educationHealth geographyHealth information on WikipediaHealth literacyHealth observatoryHealth professionHealth promotionHealth scienceHealthHealthcare inequalityHealthcareHealthy dietHealthy eatingHistory of medicineHolistic healthHome birthHome remedyHomeopathyHomeostasisHormoneHospiceHospital accreditationHospitalHuman anatomyHuman cloningHuman enhancementHygiene

I[edit | edit source]

IllnessIllnesses related to poor nutritionImmortalityImmunity (medical)ImmunologyInfectious diseasesInfertilityInflammationInjuryInternal medicine

L[edit | edit source]

LifeLife expectancyLife extensionLongevity

M[edit | edit source]

MacronutrientMale infertilityMalnutritionManipulative therapyManual therapyMaternal healthMaximum life spanMedical cannabisMedical case managementMedical devicesMedical herbalismMedical historyMedical imagingMedical modelMedical physicsMedical privacyMedical schoolMedical sociologyMedical technologyMedical tourismMedicationMedicineMeditationMegadoseMegavitamin therapyMen's healthMental disorderMental healthMental hygieneMental retardationMetabolismMeteoropathyMicrobiologyMicronutrientMidwiferyMind-body interventionMiscarriageMortality rateMultivitaminMutation

N[edit | edit source]

NanomedicineNanotechnologyNatalismNaturopathic medicineNeonatal infectionNeuroimmunologyNeurologyNeuroscienceNeurosurgeryNoise health effectsNon-infectious diseaseNuclear medicineNurseNursing schoolNursingNutrient densityNutrientNutrigenomicsNutrition and pregnancyNutritionNutritional supplementNutritionist

O[edit | edit source]

ObesityObstetrics and gynaecologyObstetricsOccupational hygieneOccupational medicineOccupational safety and healthOccupational therapyOld ageOncologyOnline pharmacyOphthalmologyOptometryOral hygieneOrgan transplantOrganic foodOrganismOrthopaedicsOsteopathyOver-the-counter drugOverweight

P[edit | edit source]

Palliative careParamedicPathogenPathologyPediatricsPerioperative medicinePharmaceutical carePharmaceutical policyPharmaceutical sciencesPharmacologyPharmacyPhysical educationPhysical examinationPhysical exercisePhysical fitnessPhysical therapyPhysicianPlastic surgeryPopulation healthPositive mental attitudePosture and occupational healthPre-conception counselingPregnancyPregnant patients' rightsPrenatal carePrescription drugsPreventive medicinePrimary carePrimary health carePsychiatryPsychoanalysisPsychoeducationPsychoneuroimmunologyPsychotherapyPublic health

Q[edit | edit source]

Quality of Life (Healthcare)

R[edit | edit source]

RadiologyRare diseaseRejuvenation (aging)Reproductive endocrinology and infertilityReproductive healthReproductive medicineRight to HealthRheumatologyRural healthRural health clinic

S[edit | edit source]

STD testingSafe sexSanitationSaturated fatSelf careSelf-healingSelf-medicationSenilitySex and illnessSex educationSexual dysfunctionSexual health clinicSexual healthSexuality and disabilitySexuality educationSleep deprivationSleep hygieneSleepSmoking cessationSocial determinants of healthSocial medicineSpecial needsSports medicineSports nutritionStem cell treatmentsStress (medicine)Stress managementSupported livingSurgerySurvivabilitySymptom

T[edit | edit source]

Therapy dogToxicityToxicologyToxinTraditional Chinese medicineTraditional Korean medicineTraditional medicineTrans fatTrauma surgery - Tetanus

U[edit | edit source]

Universal design

V[edit | edit source]

VaccineVegetarianismVirusVitaminVulvovaginal health

W[edit | edit source]

Weight lossWellness (alternative medicine)WellnessWitch-doctorWomen's healthWorkplace health surveillanceWorkplace wellnessWorld Health Organization - Whooping Cough

X[edit | edit source]

X-ray

Y[edit | edit source]

Yoga

Z[edit | edit source]

-Zika virus


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