References & Sources

We publish health content that’s evidence-based, doctor-reviewed, and regularly updated. This page lists the core databases, clinical guidelines, drug information compendia, and public-health sources we rely on.

For each article or tool on our site, you’ll also find page-level references at the end of that page.

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How we choose sources

We follow an evidence hierarchy and prefer:

  1. Systematic reviews & meta-analyses
  2. Clinical guidelines from recognized bodies
  3. Randomized & high-quality observational studies
  4. Authoritative drug labels/monographs
  5. Government and public-health datasets
    We avoid unsupported claims, non-transparent funding, and predatory journals.

Evidence databases

Authoritative portals we search to locate peer-reviewed studies and systematic reviews:

  • PubMed / MEDLINE – biomedical literature index
  • Cochrane Library – systematic reviews
  • WHO IRIS – global health documents & research
  • ClinicalTrials.gov – registered clinical studies
  • DOAJ – vetted open-access journals

Tip: Each article on our site cites the exact records we used; this page lists the families of sources we rely on most.

Clinical guidelines

We reference applicable, up-to-date guidance from recognized organizations, including (regionally where relevant):

  • WHO (global)
  • CDC (United States), ECDC (Europe), NHS/NICE (United Kingdom)
  • MoHFW / ICMR / NCDC (India)
  • AHA/ACC, IDSA, USPSTF (condition-specific)
    Only current or officially archived versions are used; older guidance is labeled as historical if cited.

Drug information & labeling

For medicine safety, dosing context, and contraindications we consult:

  • FDA (US) – drug safety communications & labels
  • EMA (EU) – product information
  • DailyMed – US label database
  • Health Canada, TGA (Australia) – product monographs
  • National formularies (e.g., BNF) when appropriate

We never replace professional judgment. Our tools and content are educational.

Public-health & surveillance

We use official statistics and situation reports from:

How we cite on each page

  • Inline links to source pages when helpful.
  • A numbered “References” list at the end of each article/tool with author/year/title/publisher/URL.
  • Update notes when major guidance changes affect recommendations.

References

  1. World Health Organization (WHO) — https://www.who.int
  2. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — https://www.cdc.gov
  3. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — https://www.nih.gov
  4. National Library of Medicine / PubMed — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. Mayo Clinic — https://www.mayoclinic.org
  6. Harvard Health Publishing, Harvard Medical School — https://www.health.harvard.edu
  7. American Heart Association (AHA) — https://www.heart.org
  8. American Diabetes Association (ADA) — https://diabetes.org
  9. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) — https://www.acog.org
  10. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE, UK) — https://www.nice.org.uk

Updating & corrections

  • Routine literature checks and guideline monitoring.
  • Substantive changes appear in an “Updates” section with date and summary.
  • Found an issue? See Report a Correction.

Suggest a source

Know a high-quality database, registry, or guideline we should consider?
Email: support@mymedicineadvisor.com or use Contact.

Licensing & fair use

We cite official sources and link to original documents. Names and marks of third-party organizations are their trademarks. Citations ≠ endorsement

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