Medical Multimedia Links
Do you need a piece of clip art to spice up your PowerPoint or web
presentation? Or an image of heart rupture, post-infarction? These
links will take you to sites containing medicine/health related
multimedia. Please note that most of the sites listed permit use of media for educational purposes. However, it is your responsibility to ensure that you comply with each site's terms of use.
presentation? Or an image of heart rupture, post-infarction? These
links will take you to sites containing medicine/health related
multimedia. Please note that most of the sites listed permit use of media for educational purposes. However, it is your responsibility to ensure that you comply with each site's terms of use.
Introduction
This page contains links to other pages and sites on the Internet offering biomedically related multimedia material, mostly images (photos, illustrations, etc.). Occasionally, the material may be downloaded and used free of charge. Normally, however, the material is strictly copyrighted, and may be used only after first having obtained explicit permission by the rightful owner.Anatomy [Databases]
Anatomy Atlases
Anatomy Atlases addresses the continuum of anatomy education and may be
of use primarily to three distinct populations. It is written for and
intended primarily for use by Medical Students, Residents, Fellows, or Attending Physicians studying anatomy. Other Health Care Providers studying anatomy should find it useful. Finally, Patients (including patient's family members or friends) may find it helpful.
of use primarily to three distinct populations. It is written for and
intended primarily for use by Medical Students, Residents, Fellows, or Attending Physicians studying anatomy. Other Health Care Providers studying anatomy should find it useful. Finally, Patients (including patient's family members or friends) may find it helpful.
[AnatomyAtlases.org is curated by Ronald A. Bergman, Ph.D.]
Atlases of the Brain
The atlases include brain and spinal cord images and MRIs of the
brain. Content is freely available for non-profit use by health science
educators. Interactive features allow the user to request an outline
of structures or a quiz on the image content.
brain. Content is freely available for non-profit use by health science
educators. Interactive features allow the user to request an outline
of structures or a quiz on the image content.
BioMed Image Archive
This is a categorized archive of 20,000 images. A search engine facilitates
retrieval of images on specific topics or conditions. Before downloading
full-size images, users must complete a free registration process,
but users can search and browse the archive first without registering.
The creators of the archive allow free use of the images for teaching
and educational purposes.The archive is maintained by the University
of Bristol, UK.
retrieval of images on specific topics or conditions. Before downloading
full-size images, users must complete a free registration process,
but users can search and browse the archive first without registering.
The creators of the archive allow free use of the images for teaching
and educational purposes.The archive is maintained by the University
of Bristol, UK.
Brian Connection
BrainConnection.com is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality
information about how the brain works and how people learn. Many
discoveries are being made in areas that relate to the human brain,
including language, memory, behavior, and aging, as well as illness and
injury. We believe that access to this information can provide
practical tools for teaching and learning as well as valuable insights
into almost every aspect of our daily lives.
BrainConnection.com is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality
information about how the brain works and how people learn. Many
discoveries are being made in areas that relate to the human brain,
including language, memory, behavior, and aging, as well as illness and
injury. We believe that access to this information can provide
practical tools for teaching and learning as well as valuable insights
into almost every aspect of our daily lives.
CELLS Alive!
Cells Alive! provides basic cell biology, microbiology, and immunology
videos, micrographs and diagrams. The images are available for use
in lectures and handouts and for other nonprofit, educational use with
some important exceptions.
Using Materials from CELLS Alive!
videos, micrographs and diagrams. The images are available for use
in lectures and handouts and for other nonprofit, educational use with
some important exceptions.
Using Materials from CELLS Alive!
[http://www.cellsalive.com/permissn.htm]
CHORUS Collaborative Hypertext of Radiology
CHORUS is a "quick reference" hypertext for physicians and medical students.
More than 1,100 documents describe:
CHORUS documents are indexed topically by organ system and alphabetically
by title. Docments are interconnected by a network of more than 2,200 hyperlinks.
More than 1,100 documents describe:
- diseases,
- radiological findings,
- differential-diagnosis lists ("gamuts"), and
- pertinent anatomy, pathology, and physiology.
CHORUS documents are indexed topically by organ system and alphabetically
by title. Docments are interconnected by a network of more than 2,200 hyperlinks.
CHORUS was developed using a "peer review" process that allowed Web-based
submission and anonymous review of documents. All CHORUS documents have
been reviewed (and updated as needed) within the past two years; the date
of most recent update is indicated on each document.
HON Health on the Net Media Gallery
This media gallery is put together by the Health on the Net Foundation,
an international body that seeks to encourage ethical provision of
online health informationt. The media gallery is indexed by body part
and includes images of medical conditions and procedures.
an international body that seeks to encourage ethical provision of
online health informationt. The media gallery is indexed by body part
and includes images of medical conditions and procedures.
Images from the History of Medicine
Produced by the National Library of Medicine, this database contains
nearly 60,000 images from the library's History of Medicine Division.
The works digitized here include prints, lithographs, engravings, etchings,
woodcarvings, and paintings.
nearly 60,000 images from the library's History of Medicine Division.
The works digitized here include prints, lithographs, engravings, etchings,
woodcarvings, and paintings.
Internet Atlas of Histology
The COM-UIUC Atlas of Histology contains over 1000, labeled, histological
images with accompanying functional descriptions. Interactive features
allow the user to change magnification and examine areas of interest
in great detail. Some images include a mouse-over function: when the
mouse pointer is over a labeled object, that object is highlighted,
its name is pronounced, and its identity is given in a drop-down menu.
images with accompanying functional descriptions. Interactive features
allow the user to change magnification and examine areas of interest
in great detail. Some images include a mouse-over function: when the
mouse pointer is over a labeled object, that object is highlighted,
its name is pronounced, and its identity is given in a drop-down menu.
JayDoc HistoWeb
JayDoc HistoWeb is an online histology atlas. The creators of HistoWeb
allow use of the content for non-profit, educational purposes.
allow use of the content for non-profit, educational purposes.
The Alan E. Lindsay ECG Learning Center in Cyberspace
The ECG Learning Center includes not only the expected ECGs but also
diagrams useful in explaining ECG abnormalities. Use of ECG Learning
Center images is governed by a Creative Commons Copyright which allows
rather liberal non-profit use -- please
review conditions of use.
diagrams useful in explaining ECG abnormalities. Use of ECG Learning
Center images is governed by a Creative Commons Copyright which allows
rather liberal non-profit use -- please
review conditions of use.
The Digital Anatomist Project
The interactive, anatomy atlases available at this site have been
produced by the University of Washington, Seattle. Brain, neuroanatomy,
thorcic viscera, and knee atlases are available. The software and images
are available for non-commercial use with some restrictions.
produced by the University of Washington, Seattle. Brain, neuroanatomy,
thorcic viscera, and knee atlases are available. The software and images
are available for non-commercial use with some restrictions.
The Visible Human Project
A project of the National Library of Medicine, the Visible Human
Project provides access to cross-sectional images of the human female
and male. Sample images are available free of charge. Access to the
complete sets of images requires a fee payment and completion of a
license agreement.
Project provides access to cross-sectional images of the human female
and male. Sample images are available free of charge. Access to the
complete sets of images requires a fee payment and completion of a
license agreement.
VH Dissector Pro (Visible Human)
[Available to HSL primary users only.]
Biology [Databases]
BioMed Image Archive
This is a categorized archive of 20,000 images. A search engine facilitates
retrieval of images on specific topics or conditions. Before downloading
full-size images, users must complete a free registration process,
but users can search and browse the archive first without registering.
The creators of the archive allow free use of the images for teaching
and educational purposes.The archive is maintained by the University
of Bristol, UK.
retrieval of images on specific topics or conditions. Before downloading
full-size images, users must complete a free registration process,
but users can search and browse the archive first without registering.
The creators of the archive allow free use of the images for teaching
and educational purposes.The archive is maintained by the University
of Bristol, UK.
Linscott's Directory of Immunological and Biological Reagents
Online directory of more than 110,000 supplier listings of antibodies, assays, cytokines, enzymes, recombinant proteins, tissues, organs and custom services.
more info
more info
PLoS (Public Library of Science)
[ full text]
PubChem
[new]
Biotechnology [Databases]
BioMed Image Archive
This is a categorized archive of 20,000 images. A search engine facilitates
retrieval of images on specific topics or conditions. Before downloading
full-size images, users must complete a free registration process,
but users can search and browse the archive first without registering.
The creators of the archive allow free use of the images for teaching
and educational purposes.The archive is maintained by the University
of Bristol, UK.
retrieval of images on specific topics or conditions. Before downloading
full-size images, users must complete a free registration process,
but users can search and browse the archive first without registering.
The creators of the archive allow free use of the images for teaching
and educational purposes.The archive is maintained by the University
of Bristol, UK.
Cold Spring Harbor Protocols
[ full text, new]
EMBASE
[ full text, new]
ETHXWeb
Journal articles, book chapters, bills, laws, court decisions, reports, books, audiovisuals, and news articles relating to bioethics and professional ethics.
MEDLINE (from Ovid)
Search for clinical trials or systematic reviews in biomedical journals. MEDLINE includes 16 million journal citations. Use the Limit menu labeled "Clinical Queries" to access high quality clinical trials on specific clinical topics.
Also includes International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, Journals@Ovid, PsycInfo
Also includes International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, Journals@Ovid, PsycInfo
PLoS (Public Library of Science)
[ full text]
PubMed (MEDLINE)
Search for clinical trials or systematic reviews in biomedical journals.
[recommended]
Blood Transfusion [Databases]
Transfusion Medicine Learning Software
[Available to HSL primary users only.]
Clinical Genetics Information
GeneCards
Gene information retrieved from multiple databases of importance to the study of genes and genetic disorders. The retrieval tool for GeneCards was created by the Weizmann Institute of Science, the online data sources are from a variety of well respected government, corporate, and educational organizations.
GeneTests
Find current, authoritative information on genetic testing and its use in diagnosis, management, and genetic counseling. Provided by the National Institutes of Health to promote appropriate use of genetic testing.
OMIM, Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
An authoritative catalog of human genes and genetic disorders for medical professionals. Authored and edited by Dr. Victor A. McKusick of Johns Hopkins University and his colleagues.
PubMed Clinical Queries – Medical Genetics
Search PubMed quickly for genetic disorders related articles. Limit your genetic disorder topic to articles in the categories of Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, Clinical Description, Management, Genetic Counseling, Molecular Genetics, or Genetic Testing. This query was created by GeneReviews: Genetic Disease Online Reviews at GeneTests, University of Washington, Seattle.
Dentistry [Databases]
EMBASE
[ full text, new]
National Guidelines Clearinghouse - Oral Medicine and Dentistry Practice Guidelines
At NGC, select desired subject specialty under "Clinical Specialty" in order to find clinical guidelines.
Ovid Databases
[ full text]
PubMed (MEDLINE)
Search for clinical trials or systematic reviews in biomedical journals.
[recommended]
STAT!Ref
[ full text, Limited to 10 concurrent users.]
Drug Information [Databases]
Chemknowledge: Integrated Index Search (from Thomson Micromedex)
Formerly known as "TOMES Plus®", this database includes the TOMES information as well as the Meditext®, Infotext®, Hazardtext®, CHRIS®, HSDB®, IRIS®, RTECS®, Reprotext®, Reprotox®, Shepard's Catalog of Teratogenic Agents, and TERIS information databases.
Formerly known as "TOMES Plus®", this database includes the TOMES information as well as the Meditext®, Infotext®, Hazardtext®, CHRIS®, HSDB®, IRIS®, RTECS®, Reprotext®, Reprotox®, Shepard's Catalog of Teratogenic Agents, and TERIS information databases.
IPA (International Pharmaceutical Abstracts) (from Ovid)
Information on drug therapy, toxicity, and pharmacy practice as well as legislation, regulation, technology, utilization, biopharmaceutics, information processing, education, economics, and ethics as related to pharmaceutical science and practice. Also includes EBM Reviews: ACP Journal Club, EBM Reviews: Cochrane Library, International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, Journals@Ovid, PsycInfo
[Limited to one concurrent user.]
Micromedex Healthcare Series
Web tutorial
Micromedex® includes the DRUGDEX®, DRUG-REAX®, IDENTIDEX®, IV INDEX®, Index Nominum, Martindale, PDR®, POISINDEX®, REPRORISK®, USP DI®, DISEASEDEX®, TOMES®, Lab Advisor®, and Alternative Medicine databases.
Micromedex® includes the DRUGDEX®, DRUG-REAX®, IDENTIDEX®, IV INDEX®, Index Nominum, Martindale, PDR®, POISINDEX®, REPRORISK®, USP DI®, DISEASEDEX®, TOMES®, Lab Advisor®, and Alternative Medicine databases.
[ full text]
Ovid Databases
[ full text]
Cytokines [Databases]
Cytokine Reference
[ full text]
Embryology [Databases]
Macbaby 6.0: Fundamentals of Human Embryology
[Available only to HSL primary users.]
Genetics [Databases]
Cold Spring Harbor Protocols
[ full text, new]
Cytokine Reference
[ full text]
EMBASE
[ full text, new]
GenETHX
Books, journal articles, book chapters, bills, laws, court decisions, reports, news articles and audiovisuals relating to ethics and public policy issues in genetics.
PLoS (Public Library of Science)
[ full text]
PubGene
user guide, FAQ
Plugin: The free Adobe SVG plugin enhances use of PubGene.
Plugin: The free Adobe SVG plugin enhances use of PubGene.
Science Signaling (formerly Science STKE)
[ full text]
SciFinder Scholar (Chem Abstracts)
Off campus access is not allowed.
[Limited to 6 concurrent users.]
Histology [Databases]
Internet Atlas of Histology
The COM-UIUC Atlas of Histology contains over 1000, labeled, histological
images with accompanying functional descriptions. Interactive features
allow the user to change magnification and examine areas of interest
in great detail. Some images include a mouse-over function: when the
mouse pointer is over a labeled object, that object is highlighted,
its name is pronounced, and its identity is given in a drop-down menu.
images with accompanying functional descriptions. Interactive features
allow the user to change magnification and examine areas of interest
in great detail. Some images include a mouse-over function: when the
mouse pointer is over a labeled object, that object is highlighted,
its name is pronounced, and its identity is given in a drop-down menu.
JayDoc HistoWeb
JayDoc HistoWeb is an online histology atlas. The creators of HistoWeb
allow use of the content for non-profit, educational purposes.
allow use of the content for non-profit, educational purposes.
The American Society of Hematology (ASH) Image Bank
The American Society of Hematology (ASH) Image Bank is intended to
serve as a comprehensive reference and teaching tool that is widely
accessible to physicians and hematology students around the world. The
images are presented in a digital, case-based format that allows both
the images and text to be searched, cross-referenced, and hyper-linked
to other cases as well as other educational resources, including
Hematology, the Society's annual meeting Education Program Book, the
ASH Teaching Cases and the syllabus from the ASH Self-Assessment
Program. In addition to the case studies, the Image Bank includes a
collection of basic atlas images.
serve as a comprehensive reference and teaching tool that is widely
accessible to physicians and hematology students around the world. The
images are presented in a digital, case-based format that allows both
the images and text to be searched, cross-referenced, and hyper-linked
to other cases as well as other educational resources, including
Hematology, the Society's annual meeting Education Program Book, the
ASH Teaching Cases and the syllabus from the ASH Self-Assessment
Program. In addition to the case studies, the Image Bank includes a
collection of basic atlas images.
Visual Histology
Click the link to get the password. If off campus, library login required. Access is avail. only to UCDHSC primary patrons.
[Passworded resource.]
Image Resources
NOTE: Copyrighted images should be used only for limited educational purposes, such as your peer teaching presentation. Even when images are not copyrighted, the source of the image should be included in your slide.
Atlases of the Brain
The atlases include brain and spinal cord images and MRIs of the
brain. Content is freely available for non-profit use by health science
educators. Interactive features allow the user to request an outline
of structures or a quiz on the image content.
brain. Content is freely available for non-profit use by health science
educators. Interactive features allow the user to request an outline
of structures or a quiz on the image content.
BioMed Image Archive
This is a categorized archive of 20,000 images. A search engine facilitates
retrieval of images on specific topics or conditions. Before downloading
full-size images, users must complete a free registration process,
but users can search and browse the archive first without registering.
The creators of the archive allow free use of the images for teaching
and educational purposes.The archive is maintained by the University
of Bristol, UK.
retrieval of images on specific topics or conditions. Before downloading
full-size images, users must complete a free registration process,
but users can search and browse the archive first without registering.
The creators of the archive allow free use of the images for teaching
and educational purposes.The archive is maintained by the University
of Bristol, UK.
CELLS Alive!
Cells Alive! provides basic cell biology, microbiology, and immunology
videos, micrographs and diagrams. The images are available for use
in lectures and handouts and for other nonprofit, educational use with
some important exceptions.
Using Materials from CELLS Alive!
videos, micrographs and diagrams. The images are available for use
in lectures and handouts and for other nonprofit, educational use with
some important exceptions.
Using Materials from CELLS Alive!
[http://www.cellsalive.com/permissn.htm]
Clip Art for Health Communication
From Johns Hopkins University
DermAtlas: Dermatology Image Atlas
Dermatlas is made available by Johns Hopkins University. There are
currently over 4,900 images submitted by more than 180 contributors
in the database. Users can search by categories, diagnoses, or body
sites. Images are copyrighted by Dermatlas, but may be used freely
for teaching purposes. Please review restrictions on
use.
currently over 4,900 images submitted by more than 180 contributors
in the database. Users can search by categories, diagnoses, or body
sites. Images are copyrighted by Dermatlas, but may be used freely
for teaching purposes. Please review restrictions on
use.
eMedicine World Medical Library
Select "emedicine" under the search box. Search your topic, then look for the Multimedia link in the article.
Google Images
Some images are for purchase and download.
HEAL
(Health Education Assests Library)
HON Health on the Net Media Gallery
This media gallery is put together by the Health on the Net Foundation,
an international body that seeks to encourage ethical provision of
online health informationt. The media gallery is indexed by body part
and includes images of medical conditions and procedures.
an international body that seeks to encourage ethical provision of
online health informationt. The media gallery is indexed by body part
and includes images of medical conditions and procedures.
HONMedia
(Health on the Net Foundation)
Images from the History of Medicine
Produced by the National Library of Medicine, this database contains
nearly 60,000 images from the library's History of Medicine Division.
The works digitized here include prints, lithographs, engravings, etchings,
woodcarvings, and paintings.
nearly 60,000 images from the library's History of Medicine Division.
The works digitized here include prints, lithographs, engravings, etchings,
woodcarvings, and paintings.
Internet Atlas of Histology
The COM-UIUC Atlas of Histology contains over 1000, labeled, histological
images with accompanying functional descriptions. Interactive features
allow the user to change magnification and examine areas of interest
in great detail. Some images include a mouse-over function: when the
mouse pointer is over a labeled object, that object is highlighted,
its name is pronounced, and its identity is given in a drop-down menu.
images with accompanying functional descriptions. Interactive features
allow the user to change magnification and examine areas of interest
in great detail. Some images include a mouse-over function: when the
mouse pointer is over a labeled object, that object is highlighted,
its name is pronounced, and its identity is given in a drop-down menu.
JayDoc HistoWeb
JayDoc HistoWeb is an online histology atlas. The creators of HistoWeb
allow use of the content for non-profit, educational purposes.
allow use of the content for non-profit, educational purposes.
Protist Image Data
Protist Image Data is part of the Molecular Evolution and Organelle Genomics
program at the University of Montreal
program at the University of Montreal
The Alan E. Lindsay ECG Learning Center in Cyberspace
The ECG Learning Center includes not only the expected ECGs but also
diagrams useful in explaining ECG abnormalities. Use of ECG Learning
Center images is governed by a Creative Commons Copyright which allows
rather liberal non-profit use -- please
review conditions of use.
diagrams useful in explaining ECG abnormalities. Use of ECG Learning
Center images is governed by a Creative Commons Copyright which allows
rather liberal non-profit use -- please
review conditions of use.
The Digital Anatomist Project
The interactive, anatomy atlases available at this site have been
produced by the University of Washington, Seattle. Brain, neuroanatomy,
thorcic viscera, and knee atlases are available. The software and images
are available for non-commercial use with some restrictions.
produced by the University of Washington, Seattle. Brain, neuroanatomy,
thorcic viscera, and knee atlases are available. The software and images
are available for non-commercial use with some restrictions.
The Visible Human Project
A project of the National Library of Medicine, the Visible Human
Project provides access to cross-sectional images of the human female
and male. Sample images are available free of charge. Access to the
complete sets of images requires a fee payment and completion of a
license agreement.
Project provides access to cross-sectional images of the human female
and male. Sample images are available free of charge. Access to the
complete sets of images requires a fee payment and completion of a
license agreement.
Nutrition [Databases]
Food Processor: Nutrition Analysis Software
[Available to HSL primary users only.]
Nutrition in Medicine (from UNC)
Instructions for access at the site:
* Click on the N.I.M. link to left
* In column to right under Online Courses choose Webcourses Login
* Create a new account
* Choose the University of Colorado School of Medicine from the Institution drop down menu
* You will need to activate your account from the email sent to the email account you entered
* The password you chose is for login only
* When you login again, you will see your course listings. nutrition is the password for these modules.
* Click on the N.I.M. link to left
* In column to right under Online Courses choose Webcourses Login
* Create a new account
* Choose the University of Colorado School of Medicine from the Institution drop down menu
* You will need to activate your account from the email sent to the email account you entered
* The password you chose is for login only
* When you login again, you will see your course listings. nutrition is the password for these modules.
Nutrition Series on CD-ROM
Precursor to the UNC Nutrition in Medicine web site.
7 Titles: Diabetes & Weight Management,
Lifecycle I,
Nutrition and Cancer,
Nutrition and Cardiovascular Disease,
Nutrition and Stress,
Nutritional Anemias
7 Titles: Diabetes & Weight Management,
Lifecycle I,
Nutrition and Cancer,
Nutrition and Cardiovascular Disease,
Nutrition and Stress,
Nutritional Anemias
[Available to HSL primary users only.]
Toxicology [Databases]
Chemknowledge: Integrated Index Search (from Thomson Micromedex)
Also known as: Corporate Solutions from Thomson Micromedex.
WebWISER
WISER is the Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders, a system designed to assist first responders in hazardous material incidents. WebWISER is the web version. See also: WISER versions for Palm, PocketPC, and Windows PC.
Pharmacology [Databases]
Cold Spring Harbor Protocols
[ full text, new]
EMBASE
[ full text, new]
IPA (International Pharmaceutical Abstracts) (from Ovid)
Information on drug therapy, toxicity, and pharmacy practice as well as legislation, regulation, technology, utilization, biopharmaceutics, information processing, education, economics, and ethics as related to pharmaceutical science and practice. Also includes EBM Reviews: ACP Journal Club, EBM Reviews: Cochrane Library, International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, Journals@Ovid, PsycInfo
[Limited to one concurrent user.]
MEDLINE (from Ovid)
Search for clinical trials or systematic reviews in biomedical journals. MEDLINE includes 16 million journal citations. Use the Limit menu labeled "Clinical Queries" to access high quality clinical trials on specific clinical topics.
Also includes International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, Journals@Ovid, PsycInfo
Also includes International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, Journals@Ovid, PsycInfo
Micromedex Healthcare Series
Comprehensive disease and drug information resource including major drug references and annotations written by PharmDs. Available for PDAs.
[ full text]
PubMed (MEDLINE)
Search for clinical trials or systematic reviews in biomedical journals.
[recommended]
STAT!Ref
[ full text, Limited to 10 concurrent users.]