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Knowledge: Evidence-based research, reports, journals, databases, and online collections.
Action: Practical tools such as guides, manuals, training courses, and patient information.
Community: Organizations, professional associations, discussion groups, and networks.
Practical pointers for primary care
Monthly collection of abstracts from primary care journals. Website includes: practical clinical information reminders; searchable medical subjects; and abstract highlights.
http://www.practicalpointers.org
Omega-3 intake in patients with coronary artery disease: Focus on recent studies
Review of recent research demonstrating the benefits of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in preventing CAD.
Cardiovascular Journal of Africa 2010; 21(1): 50 (open access)
http://www.cvja.co.za/downloads/hot_topics/V21_N1/cardio1_v21_n1_a14.pdf
Indigenous Nutrition
Online video series about traditional food systems in 12 indigenous communities throughout the world.
http://www.indigenousnutrition.org
Building electronic communities and networks
Training module for developing and facilitating electronic communities. Includes 29 lessons, approximately 15-90 minutes duration each, providing 16-22 hours of self-paced instruction. Free registration required to access the online course. Free copies of CD-ROM versions in English, French, or Spanish available. IMARK Group.
www.imarkgroup.org/modulelist_en.asp
Where there is no doctor CD
CD-ROM containing high- and low-resolution PDFs in English and Spanish of Where There is No Doctor. Book is available for free download at www.hesperian.org/publications_download_wtnd.php. Cost is US$16.00 for CD-ROM, US$22.00 for book version. Hisperian, 2009.
www.hesperian.org/index.php
Designing competencies for chronic disease practice
Competency guidelines for health professionals who practice chronic disease prevention and control. CDC.
http://cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2010/mar/08_0114.htm
Global Health Workforce Alliance YouTube channel
YouTube videos on health workforce issues.
http://www.youtube.com/user/ghwavideos
Traditional medical practitioners forum
Online forum dedicated to traditional medicines, alternative medicines, and traditional medical practitioners. Discussion topics include nutritional health problems, non-infectious diseases, and infectious diseases. African Networks on Ethnomedicines.
http://www.africanethnomedicines.net/forum/index.php
International health links resource
Website offers information and support for international partnerships around healthcare in developing nations. Resources include: Directory of health links; evaluations and recommendations for good practice; links for non-governmental and volunteer organizations, professional societies, and funding opportunities; and a discussion forum. International Health Links Centre.
http://www.ihlc.org.uk/
