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| Previous 10 | The World's Healthiest Foods: Feeling Great | http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=george&dbid=47 The World's Healthiest Foods: Feeling Great | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Nutrition Article speaks of foods that contain goitrogens, a substance that interferes with thyroid function. |
| Previous | HealthDay - Elderly Better Off With Underactive Thyroid | http://www.healthday.com/view.cfm?id=522615 HealthDay - Elderly Better Off With Underactive Thyroid | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Seniors Dutch researchers report that the very old do not experience adverse effects and may even live longer than those with normally functioning glands. |
| Random 1 | Universitatea de Ştiinţe Agricole şi Medicină Veterinară „Ion Ionescu de la Brad” | http://www.univagro-iasi.ro/ Universitatea de Ştiinţe Agricole şi Medicină Veterinară „Ion Ionescu de la Brad” | Top/World/Română/Regional/Europa/România/Iaşi/Educaţie/Universităţi Include o scurtă prezentare a istoricului si relaţiilor internaţionale ale instituţiei, detalii despre structură şi personal, activităţile de cercetare şi producţie, alături de informaţii despre admitere şi aspectele sociale ale acesteia. Conţinut afişat în limba engleză. |
| Random 2 | Fox Valley Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists | http://www.entofwisconsin.com Fox Valley Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists | Top/Health/Medicine/Surgery/Otorhinolaryngology/Clinics_and_Practices Located throughout Wisconsin. Practice offers information about their staff and medical and surgical treatments for patients. |
| Random 3 | Readers Digest Health | http://www.rd.com/common/nav/index.jhtml?articleId=8612437 Readers Digest Health | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Mobius_Syndrome A list of alternate names for mobius syndrome, along with a general discussion and resources. |
| Random 4 | MedLicense.com | http://www.medlicense.com/ MedLicense.com | Top/Business/Healthcare/Consulting/M Provides medical licensure services to physicians seeking a license to practice medicine in the United States. |
| Random 5 | Erowid Caffeine Vault | http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/caffeine/ Erowid Caffeine Vault | Top/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/C/Caffeine Information on Caffeine including research, legislation, media coverage, bibliography and lots of links. |
| Next | Thyroid Hormone Replacement | http://www.pituitarycenter.com/html/article5.html Thyroid Hormone Replacement | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Treatment/Medication Instructions for patients of the Pituitary Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, of interest to anyone taking levothyroxine. |
| Next 10 | OncoLink: Cancer of the Thyroid | http://www.oncolink.com/types/article.cfm?c=20&s=65&ss=513&id=107 OncoLink: Cancer of the Thyroid | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Cancer An article from the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center explains the risk factors, process of diagnosis and treatment options. Also features continuing medical education resources for physicians. Describes the staging systems used by doctors in unusually full detail. |
| Random 1 | West Virginia Highland Dancers | http://www.wvhighlanddancers.homestead.com/dancers.html West Virginia Highland Dancers | Top/Arts/Performing_Arts/Dance/Folk_Dancing/Celtic/Scottish/Demonstration_Groups Performance/competition group based in Elkins, WV. Site includes dance poll, picture albums. |
| Random 4 | HealthCentral: Balanitis | http://www.healthcentral.com/library/librarycontent.cfm?id=404 HealthCentral: Balanitis | Top/Health/Men's_Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Penis/Balanitis General overview of the condition is provided. Stresses disease prevention and professional help for chronic cases. |
| Random 4 | Health e-Technologies Initiative | http://hetinitiative.org Health e-Technologies Initiative | Top/Health/Medicine/Informatics/Telemedicine National office of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation supporting research which evaluates the effectiveness of interactive eHealth applications.(Internet, interactive TV and voice response systems, kiosks, personal digital assistants, CD-ROMs, DVDs) |
| Next 70 | Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge - The Wellness Place - Diabetes Services | http://www.mmcoakridge.com/mmc-dc.cfm Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge - The Wellness Place - Diabetes Services | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Support_Groups/Regional/North_America/United_States/Tennessee Monthly support groups and other services. |
| Previous 70 | Sanger Centre : Bordetella Pertussis | http://www.sanger.ac.uk/Projects/B_pertussis/ Sanger Centre : Bordetella Pertussis | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Whooping_Cough Project performed in collaboration with Duncan Maskell and Andrew Preston of the Centre for Veterinary Science, Dept. of Clinical Veterinary medicine, The University of Cambridge. Currently involved in sequencing the 3.88 Mb genome of Bordetella pertussis, the causative agent of whooping cough. |
| Next 170 | Healthy Me | http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/topic13676 Healthy Me | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Altitude_Sickness Basic information, including a bibliography. |
| Previous 170 | eMedicine Health - Multiple Sclerosis | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/9560-1.asp eMedicine Health - Multiple Sclerosis | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis Consumer health resource center providing an overview of symptoms and treatment. |
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| Previous 270 | Jeff Grey | http://members.tripod.com/~Nivusers/Infob/Myinfo.html Jeff Grey | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Muscle_Diseases/Muscular_Dystrophies/Personal_Pages Jeff's experiences with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, especially medical and equipment issues including non-invasive ventilators. |
| Other resource N0 | MCW HealthLink | http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/921988627.html MCW HealthLink | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Muscle_Diseases/Stiff-Person_Syndrome An article about Stiff-person syndrome, a rare progressive neurological disorder. |
| Other resource N1 | Shaky-Leg Syndrome and Vitamin B(12) Deficiency | http://www.nejm.org/content/2000/0342/0013/0981.asp Shaky-Leg Syndrome and Vitamin B(12) Deficiency | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Movement_Disorders Correspondence about this condition to the New England Journal of Medicine. |
| Other resource N2 | Dystonia Medical Research Foundation | http://www.dystonia-foundation.org/ Dystonia Medical Research Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Movement_Disorders/Dystonia Canadian Foundation supporting research, awareness and support related to dystonia. |
| Other resource N3 | Blepharoplasty - Health Factsheets from BUPA | http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/mosby_factsheets/Blepharoplasty.html Blepharoplasty - Health Factsheets from BUPA | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Movement_Disorders/Dystonia/Blepharospasm Concise fact sheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of this disorder. Available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat. |
| Other resource N4 | West Penn Allegheny Health System | http://www.asri.edu/AGH/neuro/jannetta/Torticalis.htm West Penn Allegheny Health System | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Movement_Disorders/Torticollis Resources for diagnosis and treatment. |
| Other resource N5 | eMedicine Health | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/5783-1.asp eMedicine Health | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Movement_Disorders/Torticollis Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of torticollis. |
| Other resource N6 | eMedicine Health - Progressive Supranuclear Palsy | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/42135-1.asp eMedicine Health - Progressive Supranuclear Palsy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Movement_Disorders/Progressive_Supranuclear_Palsy Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of PSP, a rare degenerative disease of the brain. |
| Other resource N7 | Faculty: Glaze, D.G. | http://www.bcm.edu/neurol/faculty/dgg.html Faculty: Glaze, D.G. | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Rett_Syndrome Clinical Interests: Pediatric Neurology: Rett syndrome, epilepsy, medically intractable seizures, infantile spasms. Neurophysiology: children's sleep disorders. |
| Other resource N8 | Healthlink-MCW | http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1007069756.html Healthlink-MCW | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury Article from the Medical College of Wisconsin about "Sports Concussions a Growing Concern." Describes the symptoms and effects of mild brain injuries as well as multiple concussions. |
| Other resource N9 | eMedicine Health - Concussion | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/9251-1.asp eMedicine Health - Concussion | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of concussions. |
| Other resource N10 | Neurobehavioral Healthcare Systems | http://www.nhsltd.com Neurobehavioral Healthcare Systems | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs A network of rehabilitation facilities which includes rehabilitation for pediatric and adult patients who have suffered neurological or brain injury. |
| Other resource N11 | Virginia NeuroCare, Inc. | http://www.vanc.org/ Virginia NeuroCare, Inc. | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Offers client-centered and family-focused therapeutic programs for individuals with acquired brain injury. Provides transitional, vocational, and recreational rehabilitation, and has residential facilities. Formerly the John Jane Brain Injury Center, now affiliated with the Medical College of Virginia Hospital. |
| Other resource N12 | European Brain Injury Society (E.B.I.S.) | http://www.ebissociety.org/ European Brain Injury Society (E.B.I.S.) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Brings the many professionals and associations involved in the field of brain injury together with the survivors and their families. Projects include developing evaluation guidelines, research in the Epidemology, database on medical, scientific and social aspects, seminars and training, promoting support groups and public awareness. |
| Other resource N13 | New To Medical Science Brain Damage Psychogenically Dismissed. | http://www.newtoscience.com New To Medical Science Brain Damage Psychogenically Dismissed. | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages Caused by nervous exhaustion and mind drugs. Affects the senses, muscles, mind, speech and emotions. Autobiographical case history of misdiagnosed Stephen Cattier. |
| Other resource N14 | Paralyzed Veterans of America | http://www.pva.org/ Paralyzed Veterans of America | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury Addresses a wide array of issues experienced by veterans and other people with spinal cord injury or dysfunction. Subjects include legal, medical, sports accessibility, research and veterans issues. Includes many publications online. |
| Other resource N15 | Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education Corporation | http://www.kmrrec.org/ Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education Corporation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Research A non-profit medical research organization dedicated to the advancement of clinical research and professional education in physical medicine and rehabilitation, and improvement of the quality of life of physically-challenged individuals. |
| Other resource N16 | Yale and Alexion Report: Advance in Spinal Cord Repair | http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/1999-10/NC-YaAr-241099.php Yale and Alexion Report: Advance in Spinal Cord Repair | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Research The report, entitled "Xenotransplantation of Transgenic Pig Myelin Forming Cells Promotes Axonal Regeneration and Restores Conduction Across the transected spinal cord," is based on research conducted in the laboratories of Dr. Jeffrey D. Kocsis of the Department of Neurology, Yale University School of Medicine, and Dr. William L. Fodor, Senior Director of Xenotransplantation at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and their colleagues. |
| Other resource N17 | Canadian Spinal Research Organization | http://www.csro.com/ Canadian Spinal Research Organization | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Research Dedicated to the improvement of the physical quality of life for persons with a spinal cord injury through targeted scientific and medical research. |
| Other resource N18 | Harvard Medical School: The Whole Brain Atlas | http://www.med.harvard.edu/AANLIB/home.html Harvard Medical School: The Whole Brain Atlas | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Brain_Diseases Offers images of a normal brain, cerebrovascular disease, neoplastic disease, degenerative disease and inflammatory or infectious disease. |
| Other resource N19 | eMedicine Health - Electroencephalography (EEG) | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/6573-1.asp eMedicine Health - Electroencephalography (EEG) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Brain_Diseases Consumer health resource center providing information on EEG, which is used in the evaluation of brain disorders. |
| Other resource N20 | Drkoop: Medical Encyclopedia: Homocystinuria | http://www.drkoop.com/ency/article/001199.htm Drkoop: Medical Encyclopedia: Homocystinuria | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Brain_Diseases/Metabolic/Homocystinuria An in depth look at this disorder, including a definition, the causes and risk factors, symptoms, prevention, complications, prognosis, diagnosis and treatment. |
| Other resource N21 | E-Medicine: TGA | http://www.emedicine.com/NEURO/topic380.htm E-Medicine: TGA | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Brain_Diseases/Transient_Global_Amnesia Transient global amnesia: An introduction, clinical, differentials, work up, treatment, medication and follow up. |
| Other resource N22 | Readers Digest Health | http://www.readersdigesthealth.com/kbase/nord/nord988.htm Readers Digest Health | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Brain_Diseases/Bardet-Biedl_Syndrome Bardet-Biedl syndrome: General information and resources. |
| Other resource N23 | Ohio State University Medical Center | http://www.blepharospasm.org/meige.html Ohio State University Medical Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Brain_Diseases/Basal_Ganglia/Meige_Syndrome Meige's Syndrome is a form of dystonia in which there is blinking and chin thrusting. The condition and its treatment are described by George W. Paulson, M.D. |
| Other resource N24 | MCW HealthLink | http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/921394859.html MCW HealthLink | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Brain_Diseases/Chronic_Damage/Persistent_Vegetative_State A look at coma and persistent vegetative state. Includes a discussion on treatments and prognosis. |
| Other resource N25 | Chronic Pain Network | http://kimberlygraves.tripod.com/chronicpainnetwork/index.html Chronic Pain Network | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Pain_Syndromes Information for those that are suffering. A description of pain and how to help manage your medical needs. |
| Other resource N26 | Adhesive Arachnoiditis Sufferers QLD Australia | http://www.aasqa.info Adhesive Arachnoiditis Sufferers QLD Australia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Meningitis A.A.S.Q.A focuses on Adhesive Arachnoiditis and is looking to be of help to all who have acquired Arachnoiditis from any medical procedure. |
| Other resource N27 | eMedicine Health - Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/39837-1.asp eMedicine Health - Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Hydrocephalus Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of hydrocephalus. |
| Other resource N28 | Understanding MS | http://www.understandingMS.com Understanding MS | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis Articles and webcasts by medical doctors. |
| Other resource N29 | InteliHealth: Multiple Sclerosis | http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8320/8320.html InteliHealth: Multiple Sclerosis | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis Presents basic information, treatment options, current research and an ask-the-expert section. |
| Other resource N30 | WebMD Health | http://my.webmd.com/medical_information/condition_centers/multiple_sclerosis/default.htm WebMD Health | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis Consumer health site's MS section. |
| Other resource N31 | HealthTalk Multiple Sclerosis Education Network | http://www.healthtalk.com/multiplesclerosis/index.cfm HealthTalk Multiple Sclerosis Education Network | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis Treatment information and resources presented by leading multiple sclerosis experts. |
| Other resource N32 | London Health Sciences Center Multiple Sclerosis Clinic | http://www.lhsc.on.ca/programs/msclinic/ London Health Sciences Center Multiple Sclerosis Clinic | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Clinics Ontario. Clinic information, online patient handbook, news for MS patients. |
| Other resource N33 | Solent Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre | http://www.smstherapycentre.org.uk Solent Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Associations Alternative medicine applied to multiple sclerosis. |
| Other resource N34 | Doctor's Guide to Multiple Sclerosis | http://www.pslgroup.com/MS.HTM Doctor's Guide to Multiple Sclerosis | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Support_Groups The latest medical news and information for patients. |
| Other resource N35 | Rocky Mountain MS Center | http://www.ms-cam.org/ Rocky Mountain MS Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Treatment Reviews the effects of non-traditional treatments such as acupuncture or cooling on MS patients. Also looks at the special concerns of MS patients when using non-traditional medicines for common illnesses. |
| Other resource N36 | Stomp Out MS Foundation | http://www.stompoutms.org Stomp Out MS Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Fundraising_Events Raises funds for medical research, patient and provider education. |
| Other resource N37 | All about Guillain-Barre syndrome | http://www.jsmarcussen.com/gbs/uk/uk_index.htm All about Guillain-Barre syndrome | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Guillain-Barre_Syndrome Patient diaries, case histories, medical information on GBS. |
| Other resource N38 | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Sydenham Chorea | http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001358.htm MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Sydenham Chorea | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Sydenham's_Chorea Also known as St. Vitus Dance. Includes symptoms, cause, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention. |
| Other resource N39 | Washington University Physicians: Medical Library | http://wuphysicians.medicallibrary.medem.com/subcategories.cfm?parent_id=506&m1=http://wuphysicians Washington University Physicians: Medical Library | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders Links to archived articles covering various conditions. |
| Other resource N40 | Respiratory Medicine | http://users.pandora.be/spirometrie/ Respiratory Medicine | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders Includes information on asthma, copd, cystic fibrosis, telemedicine, spirometry, scientific publications, meetings and pulmonary medicine. |
| Other resource N41 | ARDS - The Merck Manual | http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section6/chapter67/67a.htm ARDS - The Merck Manual | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/ARDS Detailed information for physicians from this online medical textbook. |
| Other resource N42 | COPD | http://www.pattigibson.com/copd.htm COPD | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease Support groups, forums, medications, news, and research information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. |
| Other resource N43 | MedicineNet - COPD | http://www.aboutlungtherapies.com MedicineNet - COPD | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease Information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from MedicineNet.com |
| Other resource N44 | Geriatric Services of America | http://www.geriatricservices.com/ Geriatric Services of America | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease Information and support for lung disease sufferers. Find out how our Medicare-supported program of respiratory therapist-monitored prescriptions can keep you healthy and at home. |
| Other resource N45 | University of Maryland Medicine | http://www.umm.edu/respiratory/chrnbron.htm University of Maryland Medicine | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/Chronic_Bronchitis Description of chronic bronchitis as well as a look at the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment. |
| Other resource N46 | Mamas Health | http://www.mamashealth.com/emphy.asp Mamas Health | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/Emphysema Information about emphysema. What causes it, symptoms and the statistics. |
| Other resource N47 | National Jewish Medical and Research Center | http://www.nationaljewish.org/medfacts/alpha1.html National Jewish Medical and Research Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/Emphysema Definition, diagnosis, and treatment for inherited emphysema. |
| Other resource N48 | Drugs for COPD - A Medical Primer for Patients | http://www.mtsinai.org:80/pulmonary/books/breathe/ASTHMADR.htm Drugs for COPD - A Medical Primer for Patients | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/Treatment There are many ways to classify drugs for asthma and COPD. The classification offered here is based on their mechanism of action in improving the basic problem and by their route of administration (oral or pill form, by inhalation, or by injection). |
| Other resource N49 | Certain Candles May Cause Health Risk: News Release | http://news.ifas.ufl.edu/print/1999/99_1222.html Certain Candles May Cause Health Risk: News Release | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/News_and_Articles UF/IFAS Educational Media & Services News Release. High soot production from certain candles can cause respiratory health problems |
| Other resource N50 | Healthy Life Network | http://www.myasthma.com/ Healthy Life Network | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma Membership offers a personal medical record and diary, plus access to a forum and chat rooms. |
| Other resource N51 | Principal Health News | http://www.principalhealthnews.com/topic/allergyasthmacenter Principal Health News | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma Offers news and general information, including symptoms, treatment and management. |
| Other resource N52 | Asthma | http://asthma.upmc.com Asthma | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma Information from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, including diagnosis, treatment and some Frequently Asked Questions. |
| Other resource N53 | eMedicine Health - Asthma | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/8655-1.asp eMedicine Health - Asthma | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma Consumer health resource center providing an overview of asthma and its causes, symptoms and treatment. |
| Other resource N54 | Yahoo! Health - Asthma Health Center | http://health.yahoo.com/health/centers/asthma/ Yahoo! Health - Asthma Health Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma Find information on triggers, diagnosis, symptoms, treatments, air quality maps, and pollen maps. |
| Other resource N55 | Clean Air Healthcare Ireland Ltd. | http://www.cleanairhealthcare.ie Clean Air Healthcare Ireland Ltd. | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma/Treatments An Irish supplier of a medical device for the reduction of inhalent allergens for use by asthma sufferers in the home. Find clinical trials, product information and testing methods. |
| Other resource N56 | Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center: Asthma | http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/allergy-asthma/diagnose/asthma.htm Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center: Asthma | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma/Pediatric Information on how to reduce and deal with an attack. |
| Other resource N57 | Virtual Childrens Hospital: Managing Asthma | http://www.vh.org/Patients/IHB/Peds/Allergy/Asthma/AsthmaHome.html Virtual Childrens Hospital: Managing Asthma | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma/Pediatric Information on treating this condition, including medications, and using an asthma diary. Includes information for school personnel. |
| Other resource N58 | Victorial Asthma Health Educators Association | http://www.asthmaeducatorsvic.org.au/ Victorial Asthma Health Educators Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma/Organizations The VAHEA provides support, professional development and networks for health professionals involved in asthma education. Includes standards, members directory, and resources. |
| Other resource N59 | McKinley Health Center | http://www.uiuc.edu/departments/mckinley/health-info/dis-cond/cold/bronchit.html McKinley Health Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Bronchitis Characteristics and symptoms of acute and chronic bronchitis, detection, and treatment. |
| Other resource N60 | Methodist Health Care System | http://www.methodisthealth.com/pulmonary/acubron.htm Methodist Health Care System | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Bronchitis Descriptions of acute bronchitis and explains the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. |
| Other resource N61 | eMedicine Health - Bronchoscopy | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/11603-1.asp eMedicine Health - Bronchoscopy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Bronchitis Consumer health resource center providing information on the risks and benefits of bronchosopy procedures. |
| Other resource N62 | Pneumonia (Audio Health Library) | http://www.yourhealth.com/ahl/1986.html Pneumonia (Audio Health Library) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Pneumonia Information about pneumonia, with option for audio version. |
| Other resource N63 | eMedicine Health - Viral Pneumonia | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/15339-1.asp eMedicine Health - Viral Pneumonia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Pneumonia Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this disorder. |
| Other resource N64 | Sanger Centre : Bordetella Pertussis | http://www.sanger.ac.uk/Projects/B_pertussis/ Sanger Centre : Bordetella Pertussis | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Whooping_Cough Project performed in collaboration with Duncan Maskell and Andrew Preston of the Centre for Veterinary Science, Dept. of Clinical Veterinary medicine, The University of Cambridge. Currently involved in sequencing the 3.88 Mb genome of Bordetella pertussis, the causative agent of whooping cough. |
| Other resource N65 | Methodist Health Care System | http://www.methodisthealth.com/health/allergy/rhinitis.htm Methodist Health Care System | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Rhinitis Description of rhinitis and further discussion about the different types, diagnosis and treatment. |
| Other resource N66 | Health Link MCW | http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/992530573.html Health Link MCW | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Rhinitis An article about allergic rhinitis in children. |
| Other resource N67 | Mamas Health | http://www.mamashealth.com/hayfever.asp Mamas Health | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Rhinitis Find out what hay fever is, what causes it, the symptoms and if it can be controlled. |
| Other resource N68 | eMedicine Health - Pleurisy | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/17644-1.asp eMedicine Health - Pleurisy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Pleurisy Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment. |
| Other resource N69 | Kidshealth: Common Cold | http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/cold.html Kidshealth: Common Cold | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Common_Cold Features causes, prevention, treatment, and symptoms. |
| Other resource N70 | eMedicine Health - Hyperventilation | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/18951-1.asp eMedicine Health - Hyperventilation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Hyperventilation Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment. |
| Other resource N71 | Health Canada: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) | http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/protection/warnings/sars/ Health Canada: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS Updates on Canadian cases of the disease, description of its symptoms, and travel advisory. |
| Other resource N72 | Australian Dept of Health and Aging | http://www.health.gov.au/sars/index.htm Australian Dept of Health and Aging | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS Surveillence updates, and information for healthcare staff, border and airport staff, and the general public. |
| Other resource N73 | Health - canada.com network | http://www.canada.com/health/story.html?id=%7B7A851514-4B76-4E39-9BA7-D99869C0730C%7D Health - canada.com network | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media How China's totalitarian government put the rest of the world at risk to the new virus. [The Daily Standard] |
| Other resource N74 | New England Journal of Medicine: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) | http://nejm.org/earlyrelease/sars.asp New England Journal of Medicine: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media Early release of several articles dealing with the outbreak in Hong Kong and Canada. |
| Other resource N75 | Health Care Book: Hormones | http://www.nethealthbook.com/hormonalproblems.html Health Care Book: Hormones | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders Symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatment, divided by specific conditions. |
| Other resource N76 | eMedicine Health - Thyroid Problems Overview | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/13571-1.asp eMedicine Health - Thyroid Problems Overview | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid Consumer health information. Lists the causes, symptoms, tests, and treatment of thyroid illness. |
| Other resource N77 | AllRefer Health - Toxic Nodular Goiter (Plummer's Disease, Toxic Adenoma, Toxic Multinodular Goiter) | http://health.allrefer.com/health/toxic-nodular-goiter-info.html AllRefer Health - Toxic Nodular Goiter (Plummer's Disease, Toxic Adenoma, Toxic Multinodular Goiter) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Goiter Contains an overview, causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, prevention, and treatment. |
| Other resource N78 | Intelihealth - Hyperthyroidism | http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH?t=9513&p=~br,IHW|~st,24479|~r,WSIHW000|~b,*| Intelihealth - Hyperthyroidism | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid Harvard Medical School's consumer health information answers questions about gland function, including the auto-immune disorder Graves' Disease. |
| Other resource N79 | Thyroid Clinical Pathology | http://www.mcl.tulane.edu/classware/pathology/medical_pathology/thyroid/01title.html Thyroid Clinical Pathology | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Includes a case study, lab testing, and thyroid metabolism. Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Tulane University School of Medicine. |
| Other resource N80 | Cigarette Smoking and Thyroid Eye Disease | http://www.hkmj.org.hk/hkmj/abstracts/v6n2/195.htm Cigarette Smoking and Thyroid Eye Disease | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease The association between cigarette smoking and ocular diseases, such as Graves' Ophthamopathy. From the Hong Kong Medical Journal. |