HealthGate Data unveils HealthGate, the first World Wide Web medical information system for consumers; World Wide Web users can research medical diagnoses, illnesses, and treatments -- http://www.healthgate.com.BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 22, 1996-- HealthGate Data Corp. today launched the first World Wide Web information system that provides consumers with global access to biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to biomedicine. 2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences. , healthcare and wellness databases, journals, textbooks, and related resources. Unique to the World Wide Web, HealthGate offers immediate entry to a collection of 11 databases such as: MEDLINE The online medical database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM) whose parent is the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD. MEDLINE contains millions of articles from thousands of medical journals and publications. The consumer section of the site (http://medlineplus. , a leading provider of medical and healthcare information; AIDSLINE AIDSLINE AIDS Information OnLINE , a comprehensive catalogue of AIDS related articles and research; CANCERLIT CancerLit Oncology The NCI's bibliographic database of published research that contains compilations of select citations and brief reviews on cancer topics: wwwicic.nci.nih.gov/canlit/canlit.htm , a comprehensive database of cancer related journals, government reports and monographs; and MDX (MultiDimensional EXpressions) A multidimensional query language. MDX uses syntax similar to SQL, but whereas SQL is used to query relational tables, MDX is used to query multidimensional cubes (OLAP databases). See SQL and OLAP. Health Digest, containing references to consumer health articles from over 200 publications. Unlike other on-line services, HealthGate users can access MDX Health Digest for $0.25 per reference; other on-line services charge as much as $2.00 per reference. Users can browse any of the databases contained in the HealthGate Medical Library's basic services basic services, n.pl frequently insurance companies split dental procedures into basic and major categories. Basic services usually consist of diagnostic, preventive, and routine restorative dental services. and information found in Patient and Consumer Health Information free of charge, from HealthGate's Web Site: http://www.healthgate.com. Together, the Medical Library and the Patient and Consumer Health Information modules constitute the World Wide Web's most extensive and robust healthcare and biomedical researching device. "HealthGate's primary objective is to facilitate improvements in patient education and care, biomedical research, and medical education by bringing medical information to our subscribers in an approachable and affordable manner," said William Reece, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of HealthGate Data Corp. "Our service offers a range of information to all levels of medical understanding. Until today, medical databases and journals have been virtually inaccessible to the general public for their personal research; HealthGate provides the public with immediate easy access to these resources through our web site." Comprehensive Sources of Information A number of databases are available through HealthGate, each providing users access to specific research. HealthGate is the first on-line service to provide access to Well-Connected Consumer Health Reports, which contain current information from 56 different reports for healthcare consumers on specific common health conditions and problems. Also available is MEDLINE, the world's largest biomedical database with over 8 million references to journal articles in all fields of medicine and related disciplines. Many healthcare providers use MEDLINE as their first source for research. AIDSLINE supplies references to journal articles, technical reports, and books related to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, see AIDS. (AIDS). Other specialized databases accessible through HealthGate include: AIDSDRUGS, AIDSTRIALS AIDSTRIALS AIDS Clinical TRIALS , BIOETHICSLINE, Health Planning and Administration (HEALTH), MDX Health Digest, and CANCERLIT. Do-It-Yourself Quick and Comprehensive Searches HealthGate is redefining the future of information retrieval information retrieval Recovery of information, especially in a database stored in a computer. Two main approaches are matching words in the query against the database index (keyword searching) and traversing the database using hypertext or hypermedia links. through its easy-to-use searching device. HealthGate's ReADER technology enables users to access all HealthGate biomedical information sources using either natural language or controlled medical vocabularies. Anyone can search HealthGate's databases because ReADER technology seamlessly translates the user's words into appropriate database search queries. If, for example, a user is searching for information on CAT scans and is unaware of the searching terms "tomography, x-ray computed" they simply enter a phrase: "Tell me about CAT scans" and ReADER automatically translates the request into "Tell me about tomography, x-ray computed." The translation is transparent to the user and requires no further selections or codes to complete the research. Moments later the user will have over 100 references relevant to their query. Browse At No Cost Users can access HealthGate via the World Wide Web at -- http://www.healthgate.com -- and browse the medical titles for free. From the Web Site, subscribers can access the Medical Library or Patient and Consumer Health Information by clicking on the library icon or Patient and Consumer Health Information. After entering a query, HealthGate's search engine will display to users the most relevant titles of articles. Pricing and Availability HealthGate can be accessed today, free of charge, by anyone with World Wide Web access. Users can browse article titles free of charge, however, further pricing is divided into two categories for occasional users and frequent users. An occasional user can access detailed references for $.25 per bibliographic reference. Frequent users gain unlimited access for $14.95 per month. A special consumer program is available for $7.95 per month. This plan offers unlimited access to the most recent two years of MEDLINE, MDX Health Digest, and one Well Connected Consumer Health Report each month. About HealthGate Data Corporation HealthGate Data Corporation is the leading provider of interactive access to biomedical databases, journals, textbooks, and related information sources accessible through the World Wide Web. HealthGate Data Corp., based in Malden, MA, was founded by William Reece in 1994. The company uses the latest technology to provide on-line access to a variety of databases, journals, and other information. HealthGate's board is chaired by CEO William Reece, directed by Edson D. de Castro, founder of Data General; David Friend, founder of Pilot Software; Chris Horgen, CEO of Nichols Research Crop.; and Tina Blair, MD. The company also benefits from direct physician expertise on its Physician Advisory Panel headed by Dr. Barry M. Manuel, Associate Dean of the Boston University School of Medicine Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) is one of the graduate schools of Boston University. It is an American medical school located in the South End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. , and Dr. Arnold S. Relman Dr. Arnold S. Relman, M.D. is a professor emeritus of medicine and of social medicine at Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. He is a former editor of the New England Journal of Medicine (1977-91) and writes extensively on medical publishing and reform of the U.S. health care system. , Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of the New England Journal of Medicine The New England Journal of Medicine (New Engl J Med or NEJM) is an English-language peer-reviewed medical journal published by the Massachusetts Medical Society. It is one of the most popular and widely-read peer-reviewed general medical journals in the world. and professor of Medicine and Social Medicine at the Harvard Medical School Harvard Medical School (HMS) is one of the graduate schools of Harvard University. It is a prestigious American medical school located in the Longwood Medical Area of the Mission Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. . -0- HealthGate Data Corporation, HealthGate and ReADER are trademarks of HealthGate Data Corporation. AIDS DRUGS, AIDSLINE, AIDSTRIALS, BIOETHICSLINE, HealthPlanning and Administration (HEALTH), and MEDLINE are produced by the National Library of Medicine, CANCERLIT is a service of the National Cancer Institute. MDX Health Digest is a trademark of Medical Data Exchange. Well Connected Consumer Reports is a registered trademark of Nidus nidus /ni·dus/ (ni´dus) pl. ni´di [L.] 1. the point of origin or focus of a morbid process. 2. nucleus (2). Information Services See Information Systems. . CONTACT: William Reece HealthGate Data Corp. 800/434-4283 reece@healthgate.com or Jane Hiscock Neva Group 617/441-4000 ext. 224 jhiscock@neva.com |
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