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Reviewed Resources:
1.Welcome to Euthyroid.org
Euthyroid.org is a Europe-wide project to study the role of the thyroid in metabolism and brain development. Its site explains the project's aims and provides information on recruitment of eligible infants (who are the primary subjects of the study). Information is not too specific--just an overview.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Medical Students.
Reference index:20
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://euthyroid.org/
2.Gynecomastia: When Breasts Form in Males
Patient information from Your Family Doctor on gynecomastia-breast
development in male.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:12
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://familydoctor.org/handouts/080.html
3.Jason and Kevin's Home Page
The mother of two children--one of whom has Spina Bifida, the other of whom has diabetes--tells their stories. Photos are included.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:23
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://home.att.net/~ccg-tfg/
4.Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust Research and Development
This is the Official Research and Development Site of the Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust in partnership with Imperial College School of Medicine. This site is a valuable resource of information and offers good presentation of latest medical news in areas of internal medicine, surgery and gene therapy for common diseases. This site also has an excellent presentation of research done by leading specialists at Hammersmith Hospital.
Purpose: Learning, Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Medical Students.
Reference index:36
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.hammersmithresearch.org/
5.Harcourt Health Sciences
The Harcourt Health Sciences Family of Companies merges the medical and scientific publishing expertise of Churchill Livingston, Mosby, and W.B. Saunders to provide medical texts, journals, and educational CD-ROMs. Site has a products list, a searchable catalog, and short reviews of its latest medical-themed titles. Large site is clean and clearly arranged.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Dentists, Medical Doctors, Medical Students, Nurses, Patients.
Reference index:3580
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.harcourthealth.com/
6.HBDI Human Biological Database Interchange
The Human Biological Database Interchange (HBDI) is a place for sufferers of diabetes (both type one and type two), autism, and thyroid diseases to contribute to the development of improved treatments for their conditions. By filling out a confidential questionnaire--along with their family members--and submitting a blood sample, sufferers make their genetic and genealogical information available to scientists worldwide, who gather the data and blood samples for use in their research. Basic but thorough site explains the service to both participants and researchers.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Medical Students, Patients.
Reference index:105
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.hbdi.org/
7.HealingWell.com - Diabetes Resource Center
HealingWell.com hosts this thorough collection of materials on diabetes: featured articles, a message board, medical news, alternative therapy advice, and more. Design is dense but uncluttered, and content is ample.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:61
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.healingwell.com/diabetes/
8.E-Solutions for Health - The Health Network Company
THNC (The Health Network) is a New Zealand-based company providing Internet- and media-related consulting services for organizations and entities in the health industry. This site offers excellent consumer health information, and it is very comprehensive and easy to navigate. Find an A-Z guide to herbs, an "Ask an Expert" feature, and a daily health tip. There is also plenty of information available about the company's consulting services. A directory of health professionals around New Zealand is searchable by specialty, region, or suburb.
Purpose: Learning, Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:152
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.health.net.nz/
9.WorldWideHealthNews.com - Where the world goes for health information.
HealthAmericaOnline, compiled by researchers and physicians from around the world, is a beta version of a site that aims to provide easy-to-understand online and printed health material to the public and medical professionals. Site cites sources such as the New England Journal of Medicine,á JAMA,á and newswire reports. Information is currently spare, and design is rough around the edges.
Purpose: Learning, Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Patients.
Reference index:8
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.healthamericaonline.com/
10.UK Health Centre
This is an excellent medical search engine selected by medical specializations and target population.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Dentists, Medical Doctors, Medical Students, Nurses, Patients.
Reference index:4
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.healthcentre.org.uk/hc/index.html
11.Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Purpose: Learning, Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Medical Students, Patients.
Reference index:8610
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.hmc.psu.edu/
12.Thyroid Function Tests
This site presents one-paragraph explanations of the various tests available to diagnose thyroid glands suspected of not functioning correctly. Text is concise and informative, but it is most understandable for those who have some previous knowledge of thyroid-related terminology.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Nurses, Patients.
Reference index:29
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.hsc.missouri.edu/~daveg/thyroid/thy_test.html
13.Health News & Information Directory
This site provides consumers and practicing physicians with the fastest, most comprehensive, user-friendly physician directory and related health provider directories on the Internet. Current news feeds are updated hourly.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Patients.
Reference index:118
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.healthnewsdirectory.com/HealthNews/Directory/Default.asp
14.Diabetes Education Network - Gary Hall
This interview with Olympic gold medalist swimmer and diabetes patient Gary Hall is an inspirational reassurance to fellow diabetics that despite their diagnosis they can still strive for--and reach--their goals. The swimmer describes his initial reaction to his diagnosis and the work he has done since then to make his athletic career safe and successful.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:17
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.healthtalk.com/celeb/ghall/01.html
15.Medical CD-ROM Shop
Over 600 medical CD-ROM titles are for sale on this site. It includes a searchable database and main menu. For each title there is a small summary of the CD-ROM along with a price (in British pounds) and ordering information. Design and ease of navigation are both good.
Purpose: Reference, Simulation.
Audience: Dentists, Medical Doctors, Medical Students, Nurses.
Reference index:2
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.healthworks.co.uk/secure_shopping/index.asp
Order CD-ROM URL:http://www.netlink.co.uk/users/erol/cdshop.html
16.HeliosHealth
The experts at Helios Health are available to answer most frequently asked questions about health and health care. They disseminate their knowledge through animations, discussions, and email services. Topics addressed include allergies, asthma, heart health, birth control, prenatal and postnatal care, yeast infections, menopause, osteoporosis, PMS, and more. Complete information guides are provided for selected subjects.
Purpose: Learning.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:1009
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.helioshealth.com/
17.HELIX
This is a healthcare education information site. Medical, nursing and pharmacy CME programs contain on-line real audio lectures and testes.
Purpose: Learning, Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Nurses.
Reference index:1761
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.helix.com/
18.The Heuga Center
The Heuga Center is a Colorado treatment facility for multiple sclerosis and diabetes patients; it seeks to empower those with chronic diseases to take active control of their health. Multi-disciplinary professional teams assure that patients receive consultations from a variety of standpoints in the center's various treatment programs (which range from one-day programs to comprehensive clinical services). All this and more is introduced on the center's pleasant website, which also offers a calendar of events and news.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:43
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.heuga.org/
19.Human Growth Foundation
The Human Growth Foundation provides support for children and adults who face growth disorders. Organizational details, links to publications, clinical trial information, details of growth hormone replacement therapy, and a kids' section are all available on this compact site.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:228
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.hgfound.org/
20.Hong Kong Medical Journal
The Hong Kong Medical Journal (HKMJ), the former Journal of the Hong Kong Medical Association is a peer-reviewed bimonthly publication of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine and the Hong Kong Medical Association. Topics are from all subjects relating to clinical practice and research. Free abstracts and full texts.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Medical Students.
Reference index:621
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.hkmj.org.hk/hkmj/
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