Health effects of toxicants: Online knowledge support.
Research in toxicology generates vast quantities of data which reside on the Web and are subsequently appropriated and utilized to support further research. This data includes a broad spectrum of information about chemical, biological and radiological agents which can affect health, the nature of the effects, treatment, regulatory measures, and more. Information is structured in a variety of formats, including traditional databases, portals, prediction models, and decision making support tools. Online resources are created and housed by a variety of institutions, including libraries and government agencies. This paper focuses on three such institutions and the tools they offer to the public: the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and its Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Reference is also made to other relevant organizations.
National Library of Medicine (NLM), Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program, USA.
Philip
P
Wexler
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USA.
Richard
R
Judson
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Environment Directorate, Environment, Health and Safety Division, France.
Sally
S
de Marcellus
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Environment Directorate, Environment, Health and Safety Division, France.
Joop
J
de Knecht
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Environment Directorate, Environment, Health and Safety Division, France.
Eeva
E
Leinala
D016208:Databases, Factual; D004782:Environmental Health; D005060:Europe; D006262:Health; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D009317:National Library of Medicine (U.S.); D066150:Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development; D000069436:Toxicological Phenomena; D014116:Toxicology / Q000379:methods; D014481:United States; D014484:United States Environmental Protection Agency
Chemical databases; Computerized information; Databases; Environmental health; Environmental health database; Hazardous chemicals; National Library of Medicine; OECD; Online toxicology information; Online toxicology resources; Toxicity; Toxicoinformatics; Toxicology; Toxicology databases; Toxicology information; US Environmental Protection Agency