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21.Humana Press Inc
Humana Press is a publisher of scientific, medical, and trade works in molecular biology, neuroscience, cancer research, general medicine, and more. Site has descriptions of 778 books, information regarding its 16 journals, and series lists that can be found by browsing alphabetically by category or by conducting advanced searches. Free sample issues are available for two journals: Journal of Molecular Neuroscienceá and Molecular Biotechnology. Site also posts free chapters from selected books.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors.
Reference index:460
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.humanapress.com
22.Hypoglycemia Support Foundation
The Hypoglycemia Support Foundation explains the basics of the condition, offers an online questionnaire to allow users to determine if they should be tested by a doctor, and offers diet suggestions. Foundation was begun by Roberta Ruggiero, an author of cookbooks for hypoglycemics.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:87
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.hypoglycemia.org/
23.International Diabetes Center
The International Diabetes Center, locaed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a division of the Park Nicollet integrated health system. It provides an array of diabetes-related services: educating medical professionals, conducting research, educating diabetics about preventative care, and more. Site describes ongoing clinical trials and research studies and provides quite thorough descriptions of the services available to patients. Design is clean, and the introduction to the center is comprehensive.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Nurses, Patients.
Reference index:101
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.idcdiabetes.org/
24.INCIID Fact Sheet: Immunology May Be Key To Pregnancy Loss. By Carolyn B. Coulam M.D. and Nancy P. Hemenway
This detailed article goes into great depth in discussing the relationship between various immune system deficiencies and female infertility. Covered in most detail are the following indicators of autoimmune problems: antiphospholipid antibodies, antithyroid antibodies, antinuclear antibodies, and lupus-like anticoagulant. Several charts are included; links to other relevant pages appear at the end of the text, which is technical but accessible to curious members of the general public.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Patients.
Reference index:69
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.inciid.org/immune.html
25.Advanced Reproductive Technology
Provides information in areas of women's health including: infertility,
polycistic ovaries, in vitro fertilization (IVF), gamete
intra-fallopian transfer (GIFT), intracytoplasmic sperm injection
(ICSI), egg donation, endometriosis, and pelvic pain treatment option.
Includes also thorough overview of the causes and treatments of male infertility.
Endometriosis resources include medical literature, patient stories, operative photos and videos.
Extensive infertility resources include photos, an online text for patients, FAQ and links.
Internet visitor can contact Dr.Kaplan, Dr.Perloe or Dr. Sills, sign or
peruse the guestbook, ask a question, tour the IVF.com or join a discussion in the chatroom.
Contains also infertility glossary.
May be read online or downloaded, primarily focusing on patient information
Purpose: Learning, Reference, Simulation.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Medical Students, Patients.
Reference index:9
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.ivf.com/art.html
26.CARS: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The Center for Applied Reproductive Science introduces the condition known as polycystic ovary syndrome in this lengthy but accessible article. Details on possible causes, treatments, diagnoses, and more are all here.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Patients.
Reference index:39
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.ivf-et.com/pcosstate.html
27.Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (formerly the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation) documents its work on this large site. Find a guide to chapters and local affiliates, research updates, a selection of publications, tips on living with diabetes, and legislative updates. Design is uncluttered against a rich blue background, and content is copious.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Patients.
Reference index:1816
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.jdrf.org/
28.Welcome to JDRF Kids Online
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) presents this site, which features tons of content amid a very colorful, kid-friendly design. An online edition of the Countdown for Kidsß magazine is available, as are articles that introduce kids to the condition and teach them how to cope with its sometimes disruptive symptoms. The "Find a Friend" feature links diabetic kids via bulletin boards, pen-pal programs, and listings of local support organizations. All text is written in kid-accessible language, and the easy navigation features big, easy-to-use buttons. This is a great place for kids to explore what it means to have diabetes.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:33
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.jdrf.org/kids/
29.INFOMEDICAL Home Page
Kwok Lee MD PhD provides an encyclopedia of medical terms that can be searched either alphabetically or through subject matter. For Chinese speakers, there is a powerful feature translating between English-Chinese languages presented in Pin-yin image. If the tools on the site are not enough then one has an opportunity to peruse through selected links to major medical references, atlases, and professional organization practices to ensure continuing knowledge.
Purpose: Learning.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:39
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://home.ipoline.com/~guoli/home/index.htm
30.Welcome to Sonja's hypothyroidism page
A Norwegian sufferer of hypothyroid disorder discusses her experiences and hypothyroidism on this compact and neatly designed site. She has much to say about the lack of attention paid to her condition by the Norwegian health system. A guestbook is available.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:14
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://home.online.no/~smidtlie/engl/index2.html
31.Internet Grateful Med
Internet Grateful Med (IGM) is a World Wide Web application running on a gateway system at the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM). Internet Grateful Med is most often used to search in MEDLINE - more than nine million citations to the biomedical literature of the world, from 1966 to the present.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Patients.
Reference index:8836
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://igm.nlm.nih.gov/
32.Care of Children With Diabetes in the School and Day Care Setting
This article from the journal Diabetes Careß of the American Diabetes Association investigates the proper care of children with diabetes in schools. Article, which is written in technical but accessible language, goes into a fair amount of detail. Parents needing to convince reluctant school officials to allow their children to administer self-care in school might want to print up this article for them.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Patients.
Reference index:14
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://journal.diabetes.org/fulltext/supplements/diabetescare/supplement100/s100.htm
33.Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology
The Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology aims to cover a full range of topics on the psychosocial and psychosomatic aspects of women¦s health and to encourage gynecologists to pay close attention to the psychological aspects of their work. Abstracts, editorials, letters to the editor, and more--all are found on this site, which sports a pleasant purple design. Full-text articles are not available online.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Nurses.
Reference index:71
Price:145.0000
URL:http://jpog.ispog.org/
34.Usmle
This page of the Kaplan Test Preparation company's website provides information related to the three steps of the USMLE test, an exam that doctors must pass in order to secure licensure in the United States. Find extensive introductions to each section of the test, complete with sample questions, strategy suggestions, and information on the company's fee-based preparation programs.
Purpose: Learning, Reference.
Audience: Medical Students.
Reference index:2
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://kaptest.com/repository/templates/Lev3InitDroplet.jhtml?_lev3Parent=/www/KapTest/docs/repository/content/Medical_Licensing
35.The Virtual Lecture Hall
Virtual Lecture Hall is a pleasantly designed site that offers online continuing education courses for health professionals. Membership is free and provides a more personalized educational experience; CME credits cost $10 per hour, but bulk discounts are available (see the payment FAQ for details). Examples of courses are Current Management of Domestic Violence and Skin Cancer Education for Primary Care; two "test-drive" courses are available to visitors.
Purpose: Learning, Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Medical Students.
Reference index:283
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.vlh.com/
36.Graves' Personal Stories
A pair of bloodshot eyeballs follows your mouse arrow around this site, which features personal stories of those who have suffered from Graves' Disease, including its eye-related symptoms. Stories are substantial and at times heart-rending; they are a good source of camaraderie for Web-surfing fellow sufferers.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:7
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.webpak.net/~deecee/stories.htm
37.Wiley Medicine
This site provides information about Wiley Publishing Company's books, journals, and electronic products, as well as links to online publications related to medicine. It is a simple list of reviewed links; all content is to be found on linked sites.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Medical Students.
Reference index:3
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.wiley.com/products/subject/medicine/
38.WHO/OMS: World Health Organization
Official Web site of the World Health Organization
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Dentists, Medical Doctors.
Reference index:49827
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.who.int/
39.Wilson's Thyroid Syndrome -- Hypothyroidism -- Hypothyroid -- Thyroid disease
This is the website of a company that distributes books, newsletters, audio tapes, and more on Wilson's Syndrome, a thyroid condition that, according to some physicians, does not really exist. The syndrome allegedly is caused by low body temperature, and the Dr. Wilson for whom the condition is named claimed to have successfully treated a variety of common symptoms by administering thyroid medication in such a way as to raise body temperature. The controversy is not mentioned on this site, as it exists in order to identify potential sufferers and convince them to order the company's products.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:137
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.wilsonssyndrome.com/
40.Human Reproduction Update
Human Reproduction Update is a highly regarded journal providing up-to-date, critical, and balanced reviews covering all areas of human reproduction. The compact disc edition of the journal publishes additional features including graphics, illustrations, databases, a dictionary of terms, and more. Site provides contents and abstracts of back issues and offers information on how to receive a sample copy.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Medical Students.
Reference index:6
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www3.oup.co.uk/jnls/list/humupd/
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