Treatments and therapies

These resources are meant to help you understand the various methods that may be used to treat, manage and diagnose different diseases and conditions.

Clinical trials

Search here for clinical research studies that are recruiting volunteers, studies that have been completed, and decision-making tools to help you address whether to participate in a clinical trial.

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)

These high-quality sites describe the evidence for treatments that may be outside the realm of conventional Western medicine, such as herbal remedies, dietary supplements, mind and body medicine and acupuncture.

Prescription and nonprescription drugs

Search here for drug names to find proper use, storage, side effects and other information for specific medications.

Tests, procedures and surgeries

These sites describe diagnostic tests and procedures, help interpret laboratory test results and describe or show what to expect during certain surgical procedures.