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Buying Medical Products on Line - Thinking of buying prescription or over-the-counter drugs online? Is it safe? How can you tell if a Website that sells medical products is legitimate? What is FDA doing to stop sites that are breaking the law? What should you do before you buy medical products online? Here's information on how you can take advantage of the convenience and privacy of online buying while still protecting your health and your money.
Macintosh Assistive Technologies - Now we're talking MICE! Mice of different sizes and speeds, remote-controlled mice, and head-controlled mice. But don't look here for information about cute, little, furry rodents--this site is for you and your family if you're looking for adaptive technology solutions for your computer. The Mac Access Passport (under Learning and Speaking Solutions) is a comprehensive database of access products. You'll find expanded keyboards and other neat gadgets for the physically challenged, innovative software for the visually impaired, and lots of special education software. There is a list with links to popular shareware for you to download and a list of organizations that provide other adaptive technology resources. See also "IBM Special Needs Systems Home Page" (earlier) and "Microsoft Accessibility Home" that follows.
Medical Products and the Internet - Advice for Internet users in order to help them to obtain reliable, independent and comparable information on medicinal products. The guide has been developed in consultation with drug regulatory authorities, drug information experts, consumer organizations, and the pharmaceutical industry.
MedWatch: The FDA Medical Products Reporting Program - MedWatch, the FDA Medical Products Reporting Program, is an initiative designed both to educate all health professionals about the critical importance of being aware of, monitoring for, and reporting adverse events and problems to FDA and/or the manufacturer and; to ensure that new safety information is rapidly communicated to the medical community thereby improving patient care. The purpose of the MedWatch program is to enhance the effectiveness of postmarketing surveillance of medical products as they are used in clinical practice and to rapidly identify significant health hazards associated with these products.
Microsoft Accessibility Home - There are many ways computers can be adapted for people with varying physical disabilities. Microsoft offers a free video illustrating how some of them may be used. There are also online training manuals with step-by-step instructions for adjusting the accessibility features of Microsoft Windows and Office 2000. Don't miss the selection of accessibility products, including voice input, keyboard, and screen utilities, among others. See also "IBM Special Needs Systems Home Page" and "Macintosh Assistive Technologies" entries earlier.
SelfCare - Designed to help you take care of your own and your families' health and wellness needs by integrating information, products and community support. Visit the allergy center for great information on all types of allergies and how to combat them. In the Healthy Weight center you can create your own program to track and optimize a nutrition and fitness program.
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