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Reviewed Resources:
21.Prenatal Diagnosis
Prenatal Diagnosisß relates the findings of original research conducted in a variety of clinical and scientific settings involving in utero diagnosis of fetal abnormalities that result from genetic and environmental factors in humans and animal models. The journal provides a multidisciplinary forum for the exchange of information regarding all aspects of prenatal diagnosis research, the aetiology and pathogenesis of fetal abnormality, and abnormality prevention and methods of treatment. Among some topics normally discussed are antenatal care in relation to the prevention of fetal abnormality; genetic counseling and selective termination of pregnancy; advances in amniotic cell culture and cytogenetic techniques; pre-implantation diagnosis; and much more. Site contains subscription information and free article abstracts.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors.
Reference index:94
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.interscience.wiley.com/jpages/0197-3851/
22.The Journal of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
The Journal of Maternal-Fetal Medicineá is a bimonthly journal that publishes original papers on the physiology and pathology of conception; early pregnancy loss; physical adaptation in pregnancy; the immunology of pregnancy; and the diseases, conditions, and factors (such as hypoxia, asphyxia, and substance abuse) that influence the outcome of high-risk pregnancies and the course of the subsequent postpartum and perinatal period. Information regarding the role of various diagnostic imaging techniques for in utero surveillance and biochemical and biophysical methods for fetal monitoring are also included in each issue. Site has tables of contents dating from 1996 and allows users to view article abstracts. Enhanced abstract and full-text article access requires a subscription. Site also has some good links.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors.
Reference index:39
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.interscience.wiley.com/jpages/1057-0802/
23.IVF.com: Infertility, IVF, Endometriosis
Infertility Home on the Net explores the causes and possible treatments of infertility, including polycystic ovaries, male infertility, and endometriosis. Here you can locate a specialist of in vitro fertilization, browse a FAQ, or read chapters from the book Miracle Babies. Site is produced by a group called the Georgia Reproductive Specialists.
Purpose: Learning, Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:2840
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.ivf.com/
24.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
25.IVF.net - IVF, Infertility and Embryology News and Resources for Scientists and Patients
IVF.NET is excellent portal for professionals involved in the study and
practice of reproductive medicine and science and for patients seeking
or undergoing IVF procedure or other fertility treatment.
It is designed by Alpha, on-profit organization, an international forum
for scientists in reproductive medicine, located near Cambridge, UK.
Contents: IVF patient information, IVF scientists resources and
information, IVF images.
For IVF member scientists offers latest information including discussion areas, online newsletter and article submission, image database,
links to other sites of interest. Has held 2
MSc courses. Provides pre-congress educational work shops and events
around the world.
Purpose: Learning, Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Medical Students, Patients.
Reference index:159
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.ivf.net/
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.iVillageHealth
The iVillageHealth website is a content-packed, well-designed source of information on women¦s health. It provides news, data on drugs, herbs, and supplements, and information on hundreds of diseases--searchable by name, by organ, or body system. Quizzes and chat are available, as are support groups and an online radio show.
Purpose: Learning.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:6576
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.ivillagehealth.com/
28.Welcome to the Journals of Reproduction and Fertility
Reproduction, originally two separate journals (the Journal of Reproduction and Fertilityß and Reviews of Reproduction), is the official journal of the Society for the Study of Fertility, an organization that studies human and animal fertility and reproduction. Site has free abstracts, tables of contents dating to 1996 (separate archives exist for original journals), and supplements to proceedings and meetings. Users must subscribe to access full text articles.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors.
Reference index:99
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.journals-of-reproduction.org.uk/
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.Dictionary of On-Line Medical Resources
This is an on-line medical dictionary that contains about 1400 entries of medical terms with explanations and hypertext links to resources on the Internet.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Students, Patients.
Reference index:659
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://home.ipoline.com/~guoli/med/dict0.htm
31.Sarah Smile's World
Read the story of a young girl living with Spina Bifida. Photos are included along with the narrative.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:21
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://hometown.aol.com/dwill2424/
32.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/
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.Vhihealthe
Excellent site for everyone. Read about health information, fitness, nutrition, lifestyles, wellness, women's health, men's health, senior health, children's health, pregnancy, baby, complementary health, work, travel health, interactive health and more. Here you can find a health service, calculate your body mass index or ovulation period, ask experts or find necessary products.
Purpose: Learning.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:2576
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.vhihealthe.com/
35.Visible Embryo
The Visible Embryo is an interactive guide to prenatal human development. For information on each of forty stages of fetal growth, simply click on the small corresponding picture. Information is non-technical and design is pleasant. Despite site's name, fetus is not all that visible: there are no images of sonograms or the fetus provided.
Purpose: Reference, Simulation.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Medical Students, Patients.
Reference index:1101
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.visembryo.com/
36.Vitrolife
Vitrolife is an international biotech corporation active in the area of advanced nutrient-solutions and devices for the preparation, cultivation and preservation of human cells, tissues and organs. It is focused to four areas including fertility systems, cell therapy and tissue engineerning systems, transplantation systems, and biosupportive systems.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:29
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.vitrolife.com/
37.Welcome to WCN
This site is devoted to providing users with news related to gynecological cancer. Interactive survey calculates your risk level for developing breast cancer, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, and cervical cancer. External links lead to other resources, organizations, and events, as well as to a directory of specialists. Survivor stories offer support for current patients.
Purpose: Learning, Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:1343
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.wcn.org/
38.Westside Crisis Pregnency Center
Government-sponsored (Department of Health) sexuality information for teens, with emphasis on abstinence. It gives facts and tries to help with decision when to start with sex. Sexuality is more than a physical act; it is a combination of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs. While most information is for girls, the site
contains also a (boy-friend÷ page of questions that a responsible man needs to ask himself before deciding to become sexually involved with his girl-friend.
Has a page about sexually transmitted diseases and what to do when afflicted.
The site does not appear to have been updates since 1998.
Purpose: Learning, Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:4
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.w-cpc.org/sexuality/index.htm
39.Disease Profile for yeast (candida) vaginitis
This is a technical profile of Candidaß yeast vaginitis. A general description of the condition is followed by paragraphs outlining the causes and treatments of the condition.
Purpose: Reference.
Audience: Medical Doctors, Patients.
Reference index:24
Price:Web site is free
URL:http://www.wdxcyber.com/dxvag004.htm
40.Woman's Diagnostic Cyber
Woman's Diagnostic Cyber is a robust source of information on gynecological health issues. Information is available here on endometriosis, yeast infections, fibroids, and other woman-specific conditions.
Purpose: Learning, Reference.
Audience: Patients.
Reference index:11
Price:77.0000
URL:http://www.wdxcyber.com/index.htm
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