Go Ask Alice!: Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac

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Site description: Advice on symptoms and treatment, including when to seek emergency medical care. From Columbia University Health Education Program.




Topic: Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Poison_Ivy

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PreviouseMedicine Health - Hives and Angioedemahttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/8611-1.asp eMedicine Health - Hives and AngioedemaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Hives Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
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NextThe Background of Seborrheic Dermatitishttp://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic396.htm The Background of Seborrheic DermatitisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Seborrheic_Dermatitis A medical observation and overview of Seborrheic Dermatitis. Includes clinical history, causes, treatment, and medication.
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Next 70HHCS Health Carehttp://www.hhcs.com/Default.htm HHCS Health CareTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Cystic_Fibrosis/Pharmaceuticals_and_Supplies Cystic Fibrosis Services, pharmacy for cystic fibrosis.
Previous 70eMedicine: Infective Esophagitishttp://www.emedicine.com/med/topic735.htm eMedicine: Infective EsophagitisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Esophagus Offers a physician's report on this esophagus condition caused by candida or herpes simplex virus infection, HIV, and certain medications. Includes a section on pill, chemotherapy, and radiation-induced esophagitis.
Next 170eMedicine Health - Corneal Abrasionhttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/14410-1.asp eMedicine Health - Corneal AbrasionTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Eye_Disorders/Cornea Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment for corenal abrasions.
Previous 170Dr. Wu's Liver Diseaseshttp://olddoc.tmu.edu.tw/chiaungo/profes/ Dr. Wu's Liver DiseasesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders Information on hepatic diseases with a focus on viral hepatitis. Includes web sites for medical students, and information and review articles on hepatology.
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Previous 270Mamas Healthhttp://www.mamashealth.com/Bloodpressure.asp Mamas HealthTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Hypertension An extensive look at what blood pressure is, including what it means and how to control it.
Other resource N0 Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents (Systemic)http://www.intelihealth.com./IH/ihtIH?d=dmtUSPV2&c=7906&p=~br,IHW|~st,8124|~r,WSIHW000|~b,*| Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents (Systemic)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Hypertension Patient advice on beta-blocker medications used in the treatment of high blood pressure, including brand names Lopressor, Inderal, Propranolol, Atenolol, and several others. Intelihealth USP Drug Database, Johns Hopkins Health Information.
Other resource N1 PPH Cure Foundationhttp://www.pphcure.org/ PPH Cure FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Hypertension/Pulmonary A non-governmental funder of medical research into the causes of and therapies for primary pulmonary hypertension. Includes background information, research articles, clinical trials, and patient stories.
Other resource N2 Healthtronix Lymphedema Treatment Centerhttp://www.healthtronix.com Healthtronix Lymphedema Treatment CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Lymphedema Specializing in the treatment of Lymphedema and providing products and services that improve the quality of life for those suffering from Lymphedema
Other resource N3 Swollen Legshttp://www.centervascularmedicine.com/swolegs.html Swollen LegsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Lymphedema Center for Vascular Medicine in Pittsburg offers this information on lymphedema.
Other resource N4 Westbury Total Health Carehttp://www.westburytotalhealthcare.com Westbury Total Health CareTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Lymphedema Physical medicine and rehabilitation medical practice specializing in Lymphedema Therapy and Musculoskeletal conditions.
Other resource N5 Center for Lymphatic Healthhttp://www.lymphatichealth.com Center for Lymphatic HealthTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Lymphedema The Center for Lymphatic Health is dedicated to promoting health and well-being with lymphatic therapy and education using the LymphStar Pro instrument for faster lymphatic massage results.
Other resource N6 eMedicine Health - Cuts or Lacerationshttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/6076-1.asp eMedicine Health - Cuts or LacerationsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Wounds Consumer health resource center providing information on wound symptoms and treatments.
Other resource N7 UPMC/Radiology Innovative Aortic Aneurysm Procedurehttp://www.rad.upenn.edu/IRRelease1.html UPMC/Radiology Innovative Aortic Aneurysm ProcedureTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Aneurysm University of Pennsylvania Medical Center has created an endovascular stent graft and successfully used the device to repair an aortic aneurysm with a minimally invasive procedure.
Other resource N8 Savon Healthhttp://www.savonaneurysms.com Savon HealthTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Aneurysm A comprehensive aneurysm informational site.
Other resource N9 Airhealth.orghttp://www.airhealth.org/ Airhealth.orgTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Thrombosis Provides information about Economy Class Syndrome and offers DVT prevention tips for pilots and passengers, treatment information, research, and a review of how well various airlines inform their passengers of the risks of blood clots from air travel.
Other resource N10 Severe Pulmonary Embolism Associated with Air Travelhttp://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/abstract/345/11/779 Severe Pulmonary Embolism Associated with Air TravelTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Thrombosis Article from the New England Journal of Medicine. [Free registration required to read full article]
Other resource N11 New England Journal of Medicine: Thromboembolismhttp://content.nejm.org/cgi/collection/anticoagulantsthromboembolism New England Journal of Medicine: ThromboembolismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Thrombosis Collection of articles covering topics such as embolic complications and thrombolytic therapies. Includes research articles, case reports, reviews, and editorial commentary. [Paid registration required to view some recent content]
Other resource N12 eMedicine Health: Blood Clot in the Legshttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/10885-1.asp eMedicine Health: Blood Clot in the LegsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Thrombosis Provides information on causes, symptoms, and treatment of deep venous thrombosis.
Other resource N13 Long-Term, Low-Intensity Warfarin Therapy for the Prevention of Recurrent Venous Thromboembolismhttp://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/abstract/NEJMoa035029v1 Long-Term, Low-Intensity Warfarin Therapy for the Prevention of Recurrent Venous ThromboembolismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Thrombosis/Clinical_Trials Abstract of a New England Journal of Medicine article detailing the results of the PREVENT clinical trial. [Paid registration required to view full article]
Other resource N14 Calgary Vein And Laserhttp://veinlase.com Calgary Vein And LaserTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Vascular_Treatments Offering an holistic approach to the treatment of venous diseases and cosmetic medicine.
Other resource N15 Atherosclerosis/Arteriosclerosis- HealthWorld Onlinehttp://www.healthy.net/library/books/hoffman/cardiovascular/ATHERO.HTM Atherosclerosis/Arteriosclerosis- HealthWorld OnlineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Atherosclerosis A look at the disease and herbal and other alternative treatment modalities.
Other resource N16 Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safetyhttp://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/diseases/raynaud.html Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and SafetyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Raynaud's_Phenomenon Questions and answers, including symptoms, causes, testing, prevention, and treatments for raynauds phenomenon.
Other resource N17 Vibration White Fingerhttp://www.geocities.com/keithjones61 Vibration White FingerTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Raynaud's_Phenomenon Know as Raynaud's Phenomenon, a health industrial disease. Tips on compensation claims, beating the medicals for compensation and make them pay for the disease.
Other resource N18 Readers Digest Healthhttp://www.rd.com/common/nav/index.jhtml?articleId=8612699 Readers Digest HealthTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Thromboangiitis_Obliterans Basic information and resources for Buerger's Disease from National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
Other resource N19 Dr.T C Hainhttp://www.tchain.com/otoneurology/disorders/medical/orthostatic.html Dr.T C HainTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Hypotension A look at what causes orthostatic hypotension as well as diagnosing, tests, treatment by way of non-drugs as well as drugs.
Other resource N20 PPP Healthcare Internationalhttp://www.axappphealthcare.co.uk/maia?h=fam_head&f=factsheet_footer&p=consumer/faq_callback&u=fam_utility&n=consumer/health_atoz& PPP Healthcare InternationalTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Hypotension Gives general information about hypotension, discussing causes and what other medical conditions may be associated with this.
Other resource N21 Haemophilia Forumhttp://www.hemophilia-forum.org/ Haemophilia ForumTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Blood_Disorders/Hemophilia Dedicated to supplying information on haemophilia to medical and health care professionals, providing an excellent opportunity to interact with worldwide specialists in the field of haematology.
Other resource N22 Health and Science Research Institute - Anemiahttp://www.health-science.com/anemia_frame.html Health and Science Research Institute - AnemiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Blood_Disorders/Anemia Overview of the condition with suggested treatments.
Other resource N23 IMPACT Children Foundationhttp://www.impactchildren.org IMPACT Children FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Blood_Disorders/Anemia/Thalassemia Creating awareness of Thalassemia in high-risk communities and funding medical research to find an effective cure and safe treatment of this illness. Includes disease information, links and contact details.
Other resource N24 Fanconi Canadahttp://www.fanconicanada.org Fanconi CanadaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Blood_Disorders/Anemia/Fanconi Canadian charity whose mission is to fund medical research into finding a cure for Fanconi Anemia and to serve as a support network for affected Canadian families.
Other resource N25 University of Maryland Medicinehttp://www.umm.edu/blood/aneper.htm University of Maryland MedicineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Blood_Disorders/Anemia/Pernicious A definition of pernicious anemia, the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment are discussed.
Other resource N26 Aplastic Anemia Answer Book: MEdIC -http://medic.med.uth.tmc.edu/ptnt/00001038.htm Aplastic Anemia Answer Book: MEdIC -Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Blood_Disorders/Anemia/Aplastic Patient information about this disease and all aspects of bone marrow. Diagnoses, treatment and some helpful hints are offered.
Other resource N27 Sickle Cell Disease: Information for Health Professionalshttp://www.sicklecellsociety.org/education/healthpr.htm Sickle Cell Disease: Information for Health ProfessionalsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Blood_Disorders/Sickle_Cell Basic facts, symptoms, how to recognise a crisis, diagnosis and management are some of the topics covered.
Other resource N28 Protein S Deficiency and Thrombophiliahttp://www.protein.org.uk/ Protein S Deficiency and ThrombophiliaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Blood_Disorders/Blood_Coagulation Information about these rare medical conditions, anticoagulant therapy, research and online forum.
Other resource N29 Principal Health News - Digestive Centerhttp://www.principalhealthnews.com/topic/digestivecenter Principal Health News - Digestive CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders Digestive disorders center for help with intestinal problems, from common disorders like flatulence or heartburn to less common ones such as Crohn's Disease or gallstones.
Other resource N30 Health Care Book: Digestive Systemhttp://www.nethealthbook.com/gastrointestinaldisease_digestivesystem.html Health Care Book: Digestive SystemTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders Symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatment, divided by specific conditions.
Other resource N31 eMedicine Health - Abdominal Pain in Childrenhttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/Articles/9810-1.asp eMedicine Health - Abdominal Pain in ChildrenTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders Consumer health resource center providing an overview of a tummy ache and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
Other resource N32 Veritas Medicinehttp://veritasmedicine.com/gastrointestinal_disorders Veritas MedicineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Intestinal Clinical trial listings for Gastrointestinal Disorders. Perform a personalized search to find ongoing clinical trials that match your needs.
Other resource N33 Zassi Medical Evolutions: Continent Ostomy Porthttp://www.zassimedical.com/products/cop.asp Zassi Medical Evolutions: Continent Ostomy PortTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Intestinal/Ostomies This system is a revolutionary, non-surgical system that should restore continence to millions of men, women and children in the next future.
Other resource N34 Clan Thompson Celiac Sitehttp://www.clanthompson.com/index.php3 Clan Thompson Celiac SiteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Intestinal/Celiac_Disease Gluten free food and drug lists, recipes, medical replies to celiac questions, a free newsletter, info for celiac vegetarians and lots of other resources for those who must avoid wheat, rye, barley and oats.
Other resource N35 ORS: The Medical Advance of the Centuryhttp://www.unicef.org/sowc96/joral.htm ORS: The Medical Advance of the CenturyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Intestinal/Diarrhea UNICEF and the use of oral rehydration salts (ORS) -- the best way of combating the dehydration caused by diarrhoea.
Other resource N36 HealthCentral General Encyclopedia: Hernia repairhttp://www.healthcentral.com/mhc/top/002940.cfm HealthCentral General Encyclopedia: Hernia repairTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Intestinal/Hernias Information, descriptions of disease aspect, risks of operation. Includes breakdown of costs, except surgeons fees.
Other resource N37 Children's Umbilical Herniahttp://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/abdomen/diagnose/umbilical-hernia.htm Children's Umbilical HerniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Intestinal/Hernias/Pediatric Symptoms, diagnosis, surgical repair, treatment and long-term outlook information provided by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
Other resource N38 Laparoscopic Repairhttp://www.hkam.org.hk/publications/hkmj/article_pdfs/hkm0109p319.pdf Laparoscopic RepairTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Intestinal/Hernias/Incisional Scientific paper published on the Honk Kong Medical Journal, with discussion and illustrations.
Other resource N39 HealtHubhttp://www.healthubs.com/diverticulitis HealtHubTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Intestinal/Diverticulitis A brief definition of diverticulitis, followed by links to research articles, overviews and case reports.
Other resource N40 eMedicine: Short Bowel Syndromehttp://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic2088.htm eMedicine: Short Bowel SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Intestinal/Short_Bowel_Syndrome Etiology, history, physiology, evolution, dietary, medical and surgical treatment of this illness in the childhood.
Other resource N41 IBS Resource Center - HealingWell.comhttp://www.healingwell.com/ibs/ IBS Resource Center - HealingWell.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Intestinal/Irritable_Bowel_Syndrome Very comprehensive site with medical news, articles and information, descriptive links, message boards,and books.
Other resource N42 Irritable Bowel Syndrome: What It Is and What to Do About Ithttp://www.familydoctor.org/healthfacts/112/ Irritable Bowel Syndrome: What It Is and What to Do About ItTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Intestinal/Irritable_Bowel_Syndrome Answers questions such as what it is, how to know if you have it, what the symptoms are, what the treatment is, what to change in the diet, medicines to take and stress.
Other resource N43 IBS Healthhttp://www.ibshealth.com IBS HealthTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Intestinal/Irritable_Bowel_Syndrome Resources, links and personal perspectives on living and dealing with Irritable bowel syndrome.
Other resource N44 McKinley Health Center - Irritable Bowel Syndromehttp://www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/health-info/dis-cond/misc/irr-bowe.html McKinley Health Center - Irritable Bowel SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Intestinal/Irritable_Bowel_Syndrome Discusses the general characteristics, symptoms and intestinal motility.
Other resource N45 eMedicine Health - Irritable Bowel Syndromehttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/10575-1.asp eMedicine Health - Irritable Bowel SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Intestinal/Irritable_Bowel_Syndrome Consumer health resource center providing an overview of IBS and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
Other resource N46 Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Diseasehttp://ibscrohns.about.com Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Intestinal/Inflammatory_Bowel_Disease A huge resource for these disorders, including original articles, chat, and links to information about medications, diet, symptoms, surgery, diagnostic testing, and more topics.
Other resource N47 Veritas Medicine: Inflammatory Bowel Diseasehttp://www.veritasmedicine.com/ibd/ Veritas Medicine: Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Intestinal/Inflammatory_Bowel_Disease Clinical trial listings and in-depth treatment information about IBD. Perform a personalized search to find ongoing clinical trials that match your needs.
Other resource N48 Prevention and Treatment Strategieshttp://www.healingwithnutrition.com/idisease/inflambowel/crohns.html Prevention and Treatment StrategiesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Intestinal/Inflammatory_Bowel_Disease/Crohn's_Disease Scientific research and statistics on inflammatory bowel disease. Includes nutrient and lifestyle options, medical options and precautions.
Other resource N49 A Life With Crohn's Diseasehttp://www.bizzcity.com/web/christieg/ A Life With Crohn's DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Intestinal/Inflammatory_Bowel_Disease/Crohn's_Disease A young adult dealing and living with this disease. Provides information about herself, surgical history, medications, message board and links.
Other resource N50 Julie's Storyhttp://www.julies-story.org/ Julie's StoryTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Intestinal/Inflammatory_Bowel_Disease/Ulcerative_Colitis Details personal experiences with the disease so that sufferers can compare symptoms. Includes medical updates, diet and j-pouch information.
Other resource N51 AFA - Association Francois Aupetithttp://afa.asso.fr/accueilA.htm AFA - Association Francois AupetitTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Intestinal/Inflammatory_Bowel_Disease/Organizations The French medical research association to find the cure for inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis), to inform and help patients and their families.
Other resource N52 Pediatric Surgery Home Page, KMUhttp://www.kms.ac.jp/~psurgery/index.html Pediatric Surgery Home Page, KMUTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Liver The surgeons at Kagawa Medical University pioneered hepatobiliary surgical techniques that are now utilized worldwide. Special interests are related to the hepato-biliary-pancreatic system including choledochal cysts and pancreato-biliary malunion. Other fields of interest include gastro-intestinal motility disorders and surgical nutrition. The full-text of journal articles are published online.
Other resource N53 eMedicine Health - Newborn Jaundicehttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/10101-1.asp eMedicine Health - Newborn JaundiceTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Liver Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Other resource N54 Hepatitishttp://hepatitis.about.com HepatitisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Liver/Hepatitis Offers articles, including medications used to treat it, information on clinical trials and a glossary.
Other resource N55 Liver Study Unit, University of Chicagohttp://liver.bsd.uchicago.edu/html/hepatitis_c.html Liver Study Unit, University of ChicagoTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Liver/Hepatitis Provides information about hepatitis for patients, medical students, and physicians.
Other resource N56 HepQuesthttp://www.hepquest.com HepQuestTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Liver/Hepatitis Hepatitis related information for patients and medical professionals.
Other resource N57 A Hepatitis C Primerhttp://www.hepcprimer.com A Hepatitis C PrimerTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Liver/Hepatitis/Hepatitis_C Resource for anyone wanting to learn more about this virus. Personal experiences and medical abstracts.
Other resource N58 e-Medicine Health - Hepatitis Chttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/11365-1.asp e-Medicine Health - Hepatitis CTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Liver/Hepatitis/Hepatitis_C Consumer health resource center providing an overview , the causes, symptoms and treatment.
Other resource N59 Health Canada Hepatitis C Initiativehttp://www.accb.ns.ca/hep.html Health Canada Hepatitis C InitiativeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Liver/Hepatitis/Organizations Information about the disease as well as the organization. Includes the location, links, and newsletter.
Other resource N60 Disease Information: Hepatitis A - Travel Medicine Programhttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/info/hepa_e.html Disease Information: Hepatitis A - Travel Medicine ProgramTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Liver/Hepatitis/Hepatitis_A Features cause, symptoms, prevention, vaccination, treatment, and transmission.
Other resource N61 USC Liver Transplant Program and Center for Liver Diseasehttp://www.surgery.usc.edu/divisions/hep/index.html USC Liver Transplant Program and Center for Liver DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Liver/Transplant Specializing in the surgical and medical management of the following disease entities: pancreas, liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, portal hypertension surgery, and liver transplantation.
Other resource N62 Liver Study Unit - University of Chicagohttp://liver.bsd.uchicago.edu/html/overview.html Liver Study Unit - University of ChicagoTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Liver/Transplant An overview of liver transplantation. Information for patients, physicians, nurses and other medical professionals.
Other resource N63 Oxalosis and Hyperoxaluria Foundationhttp://www.ohf.org/ Oxalosis and Hyperoxaluria FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Liver/Associations Providing information, service, and support to the patients and the families of those with oxalosis and hyperoxaluria and the medical professionals who treat them.
Other resource N64 eMedicine: Infective Esophagitishttp://www.emedicine.com/med/topic735.htm eMedicine: Infective EsophagitisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Esophagus Offers a physician's report on this esophagus condition caused by candida or herpes simplex virus infection, HIV, and certain medications. Includes a section on pill, chemotherapy, and radiation-induced esophagitis.
Other resource N65 Reflux Treatment Centers of America, LLChttp://www.refluxcenter.com Reflux Treatment Centers of America, LLCTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Esophagus/Reflux_Disease A national network of Medical Centers and Physicians specializing in the treatment of heartburn and indigestion, medically known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD.
Other resource N66 The Great Debates: Bridging the Gap Between Expectations and Results in Acid-Suppression Therapyhttp://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/2646 The Great Debates: Bridging the Gap Between Expectations and Results in Acid-Suppression TherapyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Esophagus/Reflux_Disease Review articles for medical professionals discuss issues in the diagnosis and treatment of GERD, other acid-peptic disorders, and H. pylori infections. [Flash video or text-plus-slides formats. Requires free registration.]
Other resource N67 The Canker Sore Relief Centerhttp://www.saveyoursmile.com/cankersores/dzcankersores.html The Canker Sore Relief CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Oral/Mouth_Ulcers Resource for preventing and treating canker sores. Free newsletter, extensive background on canker sores, and information on available medications.
Other resource N68 Traditional Chinese Medicine and Gastritishttp://www.tcmtreatment.com/images/diseases/chronic-gastritis.htm Traditional Chinese Medicine and GastritisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Stomach Describes in detail how TCM practitioners in China solve this with traditional Chinese strategies and herbs.
Other resource N69 Mamas Healthhttp://www.mamashealth.com/stomach.asp Mamas HealthTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Stomach/Peptic_Ulcer Learn about ulcers and what causes them.
Other resource N70 Mamas Health: Helicobacter Pylorihttp://www.mamashealth.com/stomach3.asp Mamas Health: Helicobacter PyloriTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Stomach/Peptic_Ulcer/Helicobacter_Pylori Offers information about this spiral shaped bacterium which lives in the stomach and duodenum.
Other resource N71 Hemorrhoids - EDRIShttp://www.edris.com/ Hemorrhoids - EDRISTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Anorectal/Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids explained with medical terms and discussion of hemorrhoid treatments, vericose veins and spider veins.
Other resource N72 Mamashealth: Gallstoneshttp://www.mamashealth.com/gstones.asp Mamashealth: GallstonesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Gallbladder/Gallstones Basic information about symptoms and diagnosis.
Other resource N73 Department of Dermatology - Univ. of Iowahttp://tray.dermatology.uiowa.edu/Home.html Department of Dermatology - Univ. of IowaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders The Deptment of Dermatology of the University of Iowa College of Medicine. The site provides information and resources for the public, patients and medical professionals about skin disorders.
Other resource N74 Ask The Doctor - The Dermatology Forumhttp://www.medhelp.org/forums/dermatology Ask The Doctor - The Dermatology ForumTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders Ask the Doctor - online medical forum (Q&A)for all aspects of skin / dermatology conditions.
Other resource N75 Health Link MCWhttp://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/992528141.html Health Link MCWTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders Presented is a question and answer concerning sun blisters.
Other resource N76 IngrownHairs.comhttp://www.IngrownHairs.com/ IngrownHairs.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders Information on ingrown hair and treatment from medical professionals.
Other resource N77 eMedicine Health - Cellulitishttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/19926-1.asp eMedicine Health - CellulitisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Other resource N78 Head Lice - Health factsheethttp://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/Mosby_factsheets/head_lice.html Head Lice - Health factsheetTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Head_Lice Concise factsheet on symptoms and treatment of head lice, this factsheet can also be downloaded in Acrobat format
Other resource N79 U.S. National Library of Medicinehttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000840.htm U.S. National Library of MedicineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Head_Lice Provides definition, causes, risk, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention of head lice.
Other resource N80 Clara's Psoriasis Connectionhttp://www.geocities.com/hotsprings/3364/index1.html Clara's Psoriasis ConnectionTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Psoriasis Online support group with forums, mailing lists, and scheduled live chats. Also offers medical links and resources.

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