Toxicology information and computer sources for the medical practitioner.

This paper addresses the importance of toxicology information in medical practice. It begins by describing the role of clinical toxicology in dealing with health hazards that result from exposure to hazardous chemicals. This is followed by an overview of reference sources of practical value to physicians.

Toxicology information systems: a historical perspective.

Toxicology information systems have evolved swiftly from early, library-based bibliographic tools to advanced packages utilizing sophisticated computer and telecommunication technologies. These systems have evolved concurrently with the rapid expansion of the science of toxicology itself. Bibliographic files such as TOXLINE represent first attempts to handle the toxicology literature through on-line retrieval.

The toxicology data bank.

The paper describes the Toxicology Data Bank, a new system under development that will provide on-line access to chemical, physical, toxicologic, pharmacologic, use, and manufacturing data on 4000-5000 selected chemicals including drugs.