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Useful LinksThe following links lead to web sites with information supporting the aims of ACAHF or dealing with matters of concern to ACAHF. A compact version of this list, without annotations, can be found here. This list is derived from a more comprehensive listing at The Green Light, a RatbagsDotCom project.
American Academy of Pediatrics About Herbs, Botanicals & Other Products This web site provides objective information for oncologists and healthcare professionals, including a clinical summary for each agent and details about constituents, adverse effects, interactions, and potential benefits or problems. Evaluations of alternative or unproved cancer therapies are also provided. ADA Statement on Dental Amalgam Advocates for Children in Therapy "Advocates for Children in Therapy (ACT) is a non-profit organization concerned about the methods used in the treatment of children’s mental health. Specifically with respect to psychotherapy, parenting techniques, and other mental-health practices applied to children, ACT advocates humane, non-violent and scientifically validated treatments, and seeks to eliminate inhumane, abusive and unvalidated practices". Comments censored from the anti-vaccination Age of Autism site The Allied Vaccine Group is comprised of websites dedicated to presenting valid scientific information about the sometimes confusing subject of vaccines. Think of this page as your portal to the real world of vaccines, a world based on scientific research, followed by honest disclosure of the research results -- pro and con. "AllRefer Health's mission is to be the Internet’s most trusted and extensive information resource for health and medical content. We will achieve this aim by presenting objective, comprehensive, up-to-date health information in a clear and concise format for consumers and health professionals alike" Alternative Medicine and Cancer Alzheimer Myths (dental amalgam, aspartame, …) American Academy of Pediatrics American Council on Science and Health Founded in 1978, and directed and advised by the world's leading scientists, physicians, and policy advisors — ACSH is a non-profit, consumer education organization dedicated to providing the public with mainstream scientific information on issues related to food, nutrition, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, lifestyle, the environment and health. Americans for Medical Progress "Americans for Medical Progress is a non-profit organization whose mission is to protect society's investment in research. To that end, we promote public understanding of and support for the appropriate role of animals in biomedical research so that scientists are able to continue their quest for cures and improved methods of treatment for illness, injury and disease". Andrew Wakefield: misguided maverick Answering Immunization Critics The purpose of this web page is to provide medical professionals with background information and practical resources that will help them discuss immunization with concerned parents or patients. The Anti-Immunization Activists: A Pattern of Deception Antivaccination Article annotated by Dr Horwitz A pack of lies titled "Dispelling Vaccination Myths" by Alan Phillips is reproduced in several places on the Internet. A real doctor has taken the time to address the sophistry, statistical misrepresentations and outright lies in Phillips' article. Anti-vaxxers - wear tinfoil hats A collection of thoughts about the Australian anti-vaccination movement Aromatherapy Debunked and Defended See what a true believer thinks of the scams and outrageous claims of some arometherapists and essential oil peddlers. This site has been developed to provide comprehensive information about Aspartame and serve as a reference for sound, scientific data. Association of Online Cancer Resources Australian Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting System In this system, you can report a case of a suspected adverse reaction in association with a medicine (including complementary, OTC or prescription) or a vaccine. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission The Australian Council Against Health Fraud "The Australian Council Against Health Fraud Inc is a non-profit association which focuses on health misinformation, fraud, and quackery as public health problems. Our positions are based upon the principles of science that underlie consumer protection law". Australian Immunisation Handbook 9th Edition 2008 The Handbook provides practitioners with clear guidance on vaccination, including vaccination procedures, the Australian Standard Vaccination Schedule, catch-up vaccination, vaccination for special risk groups and reporting requirements for adverse events and the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register. The Handbook also provides an accessible summary of vaccine preventable diseases in Australia. The Australian Nutrition Foundation Inc Australian Patient Safety Foundation Quacks love to say that real medicine doesn't do anything to increase patient safety. They are wrong. "Australian Prescriber is an independent publication providing readily accessible information about drugs and therapeutics. It covers topics assisting doctors, dentists, pharmacists and students" Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) "ASDs are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. CDC estimates that an average of 1 in 150 children in the U.S have an ASD. CDC is working to find out how many children have ASDs, discover the risk factors, and raise awareness of the signs" Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is dedicated to improving people's lives by sharing advances in health and learning with the global community. Biomedical Search - Medical Research and Health Resources "BioMedSearch is a biomedical search engine that contains NIH/PubMed documents, plus a large collection of theses, dissertations, and other publications not found anywhere else for free, making it the most comprehensive free search on the web". "CancerGuide is dedicated to helping you find the answers to your questions about cancer, and especially to helping you find the questions you need to ask". CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC - National Immunization Program "Vaccine-preventable disease levels are at or near record lows. However, we cannot take high immunization coverage levels for granted. To continue to protect America's children and adults, we must obtain maximum immunization coverage in all populations, establish effective partnerships, conduct reliable scientific research, implement immunization systems, and ensure vaccine safety". Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine Children's Healthcare Is a Legal Duty (CHILD, Inc.) Children's Healthcare Is a Legal Duty (CHILD, Inc.) is a non-profit national membership organization established in 1983 to protect children from abusive religious and cultural practices, especially religion-based medical neglect. CHILD opposes religious exemptions from duties of care for children. Promoting equal access to new and lifesaving vaccines worldwide. A skeptical guide to chiropractic history, theories, and current practices Chirotalk: The Skeptical Chiropractic Discussion Forum The Cochrane Library contains high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making. It includes reliable evidence from Cochrane and other systematic reviews, clinical trials, and more. Cochrane reviews bring you the combined results of the world’s best medical research studies, and are recognised as the gold standard in evidence-based health care. The Cochrane Library (Australian access) Free access to the Cochrane Library for Australian residents Colorado Children's Immunization Coalition The Commission for Scientific Medicine and Mental Health "Immunisation against infectious disease has probably saved more lives than any other public health intervention, apart from the provision of clean water." Verify medical credentials online. Current Issues in Alternative Medicine CINAM is a Christian based information and resource organization which seeks to educate the church as well as the wider audience of health consumers about issues which occur with “alternative” and other fringe health practices. CINAM evaluates alternative health practices, products, and promoters, considering both science and the spiritual / philosophical issues. Of particular interest is mis- information, quackery, health fraud, and spiritual world view.
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