Additional Resources
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1.Virtual Dermatology
Virtual Dermatology case studies are designed for dermatologists and primary care physicians, including family practitioners, internists, and pediatricians, seeking a broad update of current information regarding common patient conditions. These case studies are also intended to be useful for medical students and residents-in-training.
Purpose: Learning.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Medical Students.
Reference index:116
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://erl.pathology.iupui.edu/cases/dermcases/dermcases.cfm
2.Proteinuria in Children
FamilyDoctor.org presents this easy-to-read fact sheet on proteinuria (excessive protein in the urine) in children. It provides background information on the condition along with a list of symptoms and treatment information.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:21
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://familydoctor.org/handouts/329.html
3.Hydranencephaly
The HealthLink service from the Medical College of Wisconsin presents this brief description of hydranencephaly, a neurological birth defect in which the hemispheres of the brain do not develop properly.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:19
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/921731324.html
4.HealthPromis WebCat
HealthPromis is the English national health promotion database; its focus is on health policy, evidence-based health advice, and health promotion. There are some technical difficulties, but the database contains references and links to a wide range of resources, medical databases, books, journal articles, and more. The HealthPromis Thesaurus, available through a link at the bottom of the page, outlines the entire hierarchy of terms by which articles are indexed in the database. Simply locate the topic for which you are searching and then enter it in the search form, which is accessible by clicking the main graphic in the center of the page.
Purpose: Learning, Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors.
Reference index:42
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://healthpromis.hda-online.org.uk/
5.The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Excellent designed site of The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry is dedicated to improving and maintaining the oral health of infants, children, adolescents, and persons with special health care needs. brochures with commonly asked questions, comprehensive answers and good illustrations, interactive games and a lot of fun for children and teens, as well as their parents, teachers and school nurses..
Purpose: Learning, Reference.
Audience: Dentists, Nurses, Patients.
Reference index:409
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://aapd.org/
6.Welcome to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry is devoted to the improvement and maintenance of oral health among infants, children, teens, and people with special health care needs. Site contains information about educational brochures for parents, teachers, and nurses; a directory of continuing education programs in pediatric dentistry; a directory of local dentists; and a link to a site designed exclusively for children. AAPD membership information, an Academy calendar of events, and information on Academy publications are also provided.
Purpose: Learning, Reference.
Audience: Dentists, Nurses, Patients.
Reference index:4
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://aapd.org/Pub.html
7.State Center for Health Statistics
The North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics (SCHS) is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating timely, comprehensive, and accurate health statistics. It provides health data on births, deaths, marriages, cancer, teen pregnancies, and other health topics; it focuses on a variety of populations. Site presents these statistics as well as a selection of publications and information on birth certificates.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Medical Students.
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://hermes.sches.ehnr.state.nc.us/SCHS/index.html
8.Rays of Sunshine Home Page
The Rays of Sunshine Home Page is a personal website that contains a good deal of information about the neurological birth defect known as hydranencephaly (improper development of the brain's hemispheres), orthopedic surgery, and inclusive classroom practices. Basic information about these topics is complemented by details of support groups and e-mail lists.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:21
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://hydranencephaly.tripod.com/
9.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/
10.The Grown Up Congenital Heart Patients Association - GUCH
The Grown Up Congenital Heart Patients Association (GUCH) is a British group providing support to adults who suffered from congenital heart defects as children. Site provides ample information, including a group history, a history of recent achievements, information sheets, an online newsletter, and event information.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:116
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.guch.demon.co.uk/
11.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/
12.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/
13.head lice treatment - HeadLiceInfo.com
This colorful, kid-friendly website points families toward head lice solutions. It primarily promotes the use of non-toxic olive oil to smother the holes through which head lice breathe. It offers a full book of information on this technique for a nominal fee, which is used to maintain this volunteer-run website. Online newsletter and FAQ are available, as is ordering information.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:179
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.headliceinfo.com/
14.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/
15.NCADI: For Kids Only
Aimed at kids 8-12 years old, this colorful site delivers interactive fun and multi-ethnic cartoon animals (Wally and the Know Gang) to steer youngsters away from drugs and alcohol. Site is well-intentioned, but it is a bit unkempt.
Purpose: Learning.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:270
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.health.org/features/kidsarea/
16.Oklahoma State Department of Health
The Oklahoma State Department of Health is a government agency that provides state residents with general medicine and health information as well as directories to community family, health, disease and prevention, and protective services. It also gives technical support and administrative guidance to 69 county health departments. The public can access comprehensive information about the prevention, self-diagnosis, and treatment of most disorders and diseases, and learn about health concerns that affect state residents by searching the OSDH database. Site also contains an Oklahoma nursing home inspection database and a home care administrator registry, along with school health and child care information, statistics of Oklahoma HIV/STD incidence, Oklahoma injury facts, and Oklahoma medical laws, regulations, and certifications. Those who want to volunteer or find employment in health education and promotion can learn about programs here. Site is easy to navigate, information is readily comprehendible, and useful data appears in abundance.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Medical Students.
Reference index:1557
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.health.state.ok.us/
17.HealthAnswers
Got HealthQuestions? Turn to HealthAnswers. A variety of medical categories are presented here, each introduced with encyclopedia and news articles and, sometimes, video. Site is cleanly designed and articles are thorough and well-written. However, the amount of information found under each category heading is not especially large.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:5077
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.healthanswers.com/
18.HealthAtoZ.com: Medical and health care resources for patients, their families, friends, health care workers and physicians. Providing answers to all of your questions!
A comprehensive health and medical resource center, HealthAtoZ.com aims to assist individuals and families in managing their health. Its services include a personal health calendar and e-mail reminder service (for refilling prescriptions); a personalized home page that allows users to tailor the delivery of health news; and e-mail interactions with healthcare professionals and other users. Site is well-designed (if a bit busy) and stuffed with plenty of content.
Purpose: Learning.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:8792
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.healthatoz.com/
19.HealthCentral - Pediatrics Encyclopedia - adrenoleukodystrophy
HealthCentral presents this concise guide to adrenoleukodystrophy, a genetically transmitted neurological condition affecting boys in which the myelin sheath of nerve cells begins to deteriorate. Cause, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more are all covered.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:25
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.healthcentral.com/peds/top/001182.cfm
20.HealthCentral - Pediatrics Encyclopedia - Rubeola
This is a compact but thorough page of information on the rubeola virus, which causes an infection among children commonly known as measles. Pictures of children with the disease's characteristic skin rash are available, as are sections on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and so on.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:28
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.healthcentral.com/peds/top/001569.cfm
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