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The framework of toxicology information.
1Toxicology information program, National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, MD 20894.
Toxicology
|January 1, 1990
Summary
This review explores the scientific and societal aspects of toxicology information, detailing historical sources, publication patterns, and access to literature. It highlights computerized systems and organizations shaping the field, alongside applications in regulatory and judicial domains.
Area of Science:
- Toxicology Information Science
- Scientific and Societal Underpinnings of Toxicology
Background:
- Review of historical sources and publication patterns in toxicology literature (periodical, monographic, special reports).
- Examination of information access and dissemination within the toxicology field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of toxicology information resources and systems.
- To highlight key organizations and applications of toxicology information in various sectors.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of historical and current toxicology information sources.
- Description of specialized computerized information systems (e.g., TOXNET, CIS).
- Discussion of innovative electronic projects and information applications.
Main Results:
- Detailed review of traditional and electronic toxicology literature access.
- Identification and description of key toxicology information systems and organizations.
- Exploration of toxicology information's role in legislative, regulatory, and judicial processes.
Conclusions:
- Toxicology information management has evolved significantly with computerized systems.
- Understanding information flow is crucial for legislative, regulatory, and judicial applications.
- Emerging directions in toxicology information science are vital for future advancements.