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• Clinical Advisors - Patient Handouts
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• Industry-sponsored clinical trials
  Comprehensive listing of industry-sponsored clinical trials by specialty.

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• Illustrated Guide to Surgeries & Procedures
  Interactive illustrations and descriptions of more than 140 medical procedures.
• MerckSource
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• The Merck Manual Home Edition
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• National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine
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• Patient Support Groups
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• Postmarket Drug Safety Information
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