National Library of Medicine Selects A.D.A.M. Multimedia Encyclopedia for MedlinePlus
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World’s Largest Medical Library Offers A.D.A.M.’s Multimedia Encyclopedia Complete with Articles, Illustrations and Streaming Video Content
Thursday March 26, 2009, 7:00 am EDT
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A.D.A.M., Inc. (Nasdaq: ADAM) today announced it has extended its relationship with the National Library of Medicine (NLM). As part of the agreement, NLM will use A.D.A.M.’s Multimedia Encyclopedia to enhance the health content on its MedlinePlus web site, an award-winning, free resource that brings together authoritative health information from the NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other public agencies, and respected private health-related organizations.
With more than 130 million unique visitors per year, MedlinePlus provides health information seekers access to leading health content, including drugs and supplements, a medical encyclopedia, and a medical dictionary. The site also provides national and local directories of health systems/hospitals/clinics/dentists, as well as interactive patient tutorials, and the latest health news. A.D.A.M.’s Multimedia Encyclopedia will provide MedlinePlus health information seekers with even more interesting, visually rich health content in a comprehensive and easy-to-navigate format with more than 80 streaming media animations. |
