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| Previous 10 | Word! A List of Weird Medical Words | http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/word/ Word! A List of Weird Medical Words | Top/Health/Education/Patient_Education/Glossaries From the award-winning KidsHealth.org |
| Previous | Medical Journals on the WWW | http://www.medbioworld.com/med/journals/med-bio.html Medical Journals on the WWW | Top/Health/Education/Patient_Education/Journals Links to the homepages of medical journals in dozens of disciplines. |
| Random 1 | Protecting Yourself Against Health Fraud | http://mentalhealth.about.com/health/mentalhealth/library/h/docs/bld02548.htm Protecting Yourself Against Health Fraud | Top/Society/Issues/Health/Fraud An index of selected information gathered from various government agencies that addresses health fraud - includes the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). |
| Random 2 | Sports medicine and Orthopedic Surgery | http://www.emedx.com/emedx/diagnosis_information/common_sports_injuries.htm Sports medicine and Orthopedic Surgery | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries An index of musculoskeletal injured areas common in sports related activities. From emedx.com [Note: graphics are actual x-rays or photos of injuries - ed] |
| Random 3 | Portia | http://www.chistell.com/about_portia.htm Portia | Top/Shopping/Publications/Books/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cancer/Breast The story of a successful Chicago, Illinois defense attorney who is in the fight of her life. Author Denise Turney has written a semi-autobiography about herself when she had breast cancer. |
| Random 4 | Strategic Solutions Management Consultants, Inc. | http://www.strategicsolutionsmgmt.com Strategic Solutions Management Consultants, Inc. | Top/Business/Healthcare/Consulting/S Assists physicians and medical care delivery systems, whether private practice, hospital-based or part of a larger physician network, maintain compliance with regulatory guidelines; services include practice evaluation, contract management, strategic planning, information system selection and implementation, network development, and quality assessment. |
| Random 5 | Labyrinth HealthCare Group | http://patientcare4u.com/ Labyrinth HealthCare Group | Top/Business/Healthcare/Case_Management/Consulting Assists with all issues related to healthcare and insurance. The service is sold both to consumers and to employers as a group benefit. Available throughout the USA. |
| Next | United States Pharmacopeial Convention | http://www.usp.org United States Pharmacopeial Convention | Top/Health/Education/Patient_Education/Brochures Includes "Just Ask," six online brochures containing patient FAQs on medications, evaluation tools for professionals to assess education and counseling, and drug information. |
| Next 10 | Europa: Growth Promoting Hormones Pose Health Risk to Consumers | http://europa.eu.int/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/02/604&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en Europa: Growth Promoting Hormones Pose Health Risk to Consumers | Top/Health/Specific_Substances/Dairy_Products/IGF-1 The EU Scientific Committee on Veterinary Measures relating to Public Health confirmed that the use of hormones as growth promoters for cattle poses a potential health risk to consumers. |
| Random 1 | Munkustrap Kitty's Cats Layer | http://www.angelfire.com/md/munkustrapkitty/main.html Munkustrap Kitty's Cats Layer | Top/Arts/Performing_Arts/Theatre/Musicals/C/Cats Site includes the categories of fun and games, history and casts, fanworks, and image galleries. It is the home of the JBGA (Jacob Brent Guardian Angels). |
| Random 4 | Hectorol Consumer Information - FDA | http://www.fda.gov/cder/consumerinfo/druginfo/hectorol.htm Hectorol Consumer Information - FDA | Top/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/D/Doxercalciferol Patient FAQ in html format with a link to approved labeling in pdf format. |
| Random 4 | Institute for Safe Medical Practices | http://www.ismp.org/ Institute for Safe Medical Practices | Top/Society/Issues/Health/Health_Policy/Hospitals Organization that gathers safety data from hospitals and makes recommendations to improve patient safety in hospitals. |
| Next 70 | Health Effects of Active Smoking | http://www.quit.org.au/quit/FandI/fandi/c03.htm Health Effects of Active Smoking | Top/Health/Specific_Substances/Tobacco/Effects Complete book chapter on health effects of cigarettes. |
| Previous 70 | HealthAnswers Inc | http://healthanswersinc.com HealthAnswers Inc | Top/Health/Education/Patient_Education Developing knowledgeable, empowered consumers actively engaged in managing their own health. Learn to work with professionals, managed care organizations, employers, pharmaceutical, device and other healthcare companies. |
| Next 170 | House of Commons - Smoking and Health - Second Report | http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk/pa/cm199900/cmselect/cmhealth/27/2702.htm House of Commons - Smoking and Health - Second Report | Top/Health/Specific_Substances/Tobacco/Resources UK scientific report on smoking in Britain, awareness of the health effects of active smoking, passive smoking, nicotine addiction, and the tobacco industry in Britain. |
| Previous 170 | 4girls Health | http://www.4girls.gov/index2.htm 4girls Health | Top/Health/Teen_Health Gives adolescent girls reliable, current health information. The site focuses on adolescent girls' health concerns and motivates girls to choose healthy behaviors. |
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| Previous 270 | Pirsue Sterile Solution | http://www.pirsue.com/ Pirsue Sterile Solution | Top/Health/Animal/Drugs_and_Medications Product information on Pharmacia's pirlimycin hydrochloride antibiotic for the treatment of mastitis in dairy cattle. |
| Other resource N0 | The Pet Pantry | http://www.thepetpantry.com/ The Pet Pantry | Top/Health/Animal/Drugs_and_Medications Informative site containing specific breed feeding instructions; listings of food ingredients and guaranteed analysis; local delivery contacts; over 400 Breed Listings with pictures. |
| Other resource N1 | Bird Health Examination | http://www.vetafarm.com.au/manage/documents/healthex.htm Bird Health Examination | Top/Health/Animal/Birds Details the different examination components and testing procedures. |
| Other resource N2 | Avian Health Network Inc | http://www.avianhealthnetwork.info Avian Health Network Inc | Top/Health/Animal/Birds Offers information and support for avian diseases such as exotic newcastle (END) and proventricular dilation disease (PDD), lost or stolen birds, and companion parrot/bird care. |
| Other resource N3 | Marine Mammal Health Care Program | http://www.spawar.navy.mil/sandiego/technology/mammals/veterinary.html Marine Mammal Health Care Program | Top/Health/Animal/Mammals Maintains the health of the US Navy's marine mammals. |
| Other resource N4 | Veterinary Information for Dog Owners | http://www.vetinfo.com/doginfo.html Veterinary Information for Dog Owners | Top/Health/Animal/Mammals/Dogs A comprehensive encyclopedia of canine veterinary medical information. |
| Other resource N5 | Dog Owner's Guide - Health and Veterinary Information | http://www.canismajor.com/dog/thlthvet.html Dog Owner's Guide - Health and Veterinary Information | Top/Health/Animal/Mammals/Dogs Collection of articles on diseases and general health care issues. |
| Other resource N6 | Your Dog: A Newsletter for Dog Owners | http://www.tufts.edu/vet/publications/yourdog/ Your Dog: A Newsletter for Dog Owners | Top/Health/Animal/Mammals/Dogs Monthly publication with articles from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. Sample articles, a listing of recent contents, and subscription information. |
| Other resource N7 | Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) | http://www.animalhealthcare.ca/sections2.asp?cat=dogs&scat=Nutrition Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) | Top/Health/Animal/Mammals/Dogs/Nutrition More than 20 articles on dog nutrition. Topics include feeding practices, food supplements, ingredients, food contaminants, relationship of diet to health, labelling and nutritional requirements. |
| Other resource N8 | Higher Fat Levels? For Dogs it Spells Good Health | http://www.doglogic.com/b2bfat.htm Higher Fat Levels? For Dogs it Spells Good Health | Top/Health/Animal/Mammals/Dogs/Nutrition/Fats,_Oils,_Fatty_Acids Dog Logic article on benefits of feeding fat to dogs. |
| Other resource N9 | Canine Epilepsy - Diagnosis and Treatment | http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-angels.com/ Canine Epilepsy - Diagnosis and Treatment | Top/Health/Animal/Mammals/Dogs/Conditions_and_Diseases/Epilepsy Learn about canine epilepsy, canine seizures, and medications to contol seizures in dogs. Personal responses to questions. Articles by leading vets. |
| Other resource N10 | College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri | http://www.cvm.missouri.edu/dm/ College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri | Top/Health/Animal/Mammals/Dogs/Conditions_and_Diseases/Degenerative_Myelopathy Information on degenerative myelopathy for dog owners and veterinarians and investigations into the cause of the disease being conducted on this disease at the University of Missouri and Texas A&M University. Includes information geared towards the condition's occurence in Pembroke Welsh Corgis. |
| Other resource N11 | Sports Horse Medicine | http://www.sporthorsemedicine.com Sports Horse Medicine | Top/Health/Animal/Mammals/Equine Applying equine sports medicine to enhance performance and prevent injury and disease in horses. |
| Other resource N12 | J2 Equine Orthomolecular Medicine | http://www.rollingmeadows.com J2 Equine Orthomolecular Medicine | Top/Health/Animal/Mammals/Equine/Nutrition Veterinarian and top rider endorsed J2 works on lame, arthritic, and injured horses to relieve pain, repair tissue, and restore motion within four to ten days safely and chemical free. |
| Other resource N13 | Cat Health, Illness, & Well Being Topic Library | http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/alphalinks.html Cat Health, Illness, & Well Being Topic Library | Top/Health/Animal/Mammals/Cats Links to various sites relating to cat health. |
| Other resource N14 | Bengal Cat Health Corner | http://www.hdw-inc.com/healthcorner.htm Bengal Cat Health Corner | Top/Health/Animal/Mammals/Cats Offers articles on a variety of health related topics. |
| Other resource N15 | Health and Nutrition for Cats | http://www.serve.com/BatonRouge/nutr.htm Health and Nutrition for Cats | Top/Health/Animal/Mammals/Cats/Nutrition Articles, references and links on feline nutrition by Swiss Abyssinian breeder Christine Ruessheim, including raw meat diets, taurine, honey, vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, fiber and toxic plants. |
| Other resource N16 | Veterinary Nuclear Imaging | http://www.vetnucimaging.com Veterinary Nuclear Imaging | Top/Health/Animal/Mammals/Cats/Conditions_and_Diseases/Feline_Hyperthyroidism A southern California based veterinary facility providing diagnostic nuclear medicine and magnetic resonance imaging for animals as well as radioiodine therapy for feline hyperthyroidism. |
| Other resource N17 | Bud's FIV Therapy | http://www.geocities.com/joelkehler Bud's FIV Therapy | Top/Health/Animal/Mammals/Cats/Conditions_and_Diseases/Feline_Immunodeficiency_Virus Describes the full range of experimental therapies undertaken, as distinct from secondary diseases. Includes information on HIV drugs, immunomodulators, wasting therapies, promising botanicals. |
| Other resource N18 | Feline Asthma Inhaled Medication Users Group | http://groups.yahoo.com/group/felineasthma_inhaledmeds/ Feline Asthma Inhaled Medication Users Group | Top/Health/Animal/Mammals/Cats/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Diseases/Feline_Asthma An e-group encouraging professional discussion concerning feline inhaled medication topics. |
| Other resource N19 | Cornell Feline Health Center | http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/ Cornell Feline Health Center | Top/Health/Animal/Mammals/Cats/Conditions_and_Diseases/Pancreatic_Disorders/Diabetes_Mellitus Fact sheet about feline diabetes including diagnosis, treatment, insulin, diet, home care and prognosis. |
| Other resource N20 | Ratz R Us Health & Care | http://health.ratzrus.co.uk Ratz R Us Health & Care | Top/Health/Animal/Mammals/Rats Health, care, cage calculator, vet listing, breeding, medications, herbal remedies, illnesses, species, and other general information. |
| Other resource N21 | Peter Gurney's Guinea Pig Health Guide | http://www.oginet.com/pgurney/index.html Peter Gurney's Guinea Pig Health Guide | Top/Health/Animal/Mammals/Guinea_Pigs World-renowned British guinea pig health expert discusses various cavy disorders and treatments. |
| Other resource N22 | The Holistic Dairy Veterinarian | http://members.aol.com/rjhdvm/holvet.html The Holistic Dairy Veterinarian | Top/Health/Animal/Mammals/Goats Articles about holistic health therapies and medicine, related to livestock. |
| Other resource N23 | Reproductive Herd Health | http://www.breedersworld.com/springwood/ Reproductive Herd Health | Top/Health/Animal/Mammals/Sheep Springwood Livestock Management Services specializes in herd health, preventative medicine, reproductive problem solving, ultrasounding, synchronization and artificial insemination programs. |
| Other resource N24 | OPP and Sheep Health Facts | http://www.all-animals.com/groveland/sheeph.html OPP and Sheep Health Facts | Top/Health/Animal/Mammals/Sheep/Conditions_and_Diseases Fact sheets describe the disease and methods of eradication. Also includes membership information for the "OPP Concerned Sheep Breeders Society" and a veternarian referral list. |
| Other resource N25 | Alpharma Animal Health's Reporcin site | http://www.alpharma.com.au Alpharma Animal Health's Reporcin site | Top/Health/Animal/Mammals/Swine Information about Alpharma Animal Health and Reporcin (porcine growth product). |
| Other resource N26 | Teen Health FX | http://www.teenhealthfx.com/ Teen Health FX | Top/Health/Teen_Health Providing health and medical information, access to medical, mental health, and other support services in Northern New Jersey. |
| Other resource N27 | Teenagers and Mental Health | http://www.athealth.com/Practitioner/Newsletter/FPN_4_15.html Teenagers and Mental Health | Top/Health/Teen_Health Informative articles and links regarding depression, suicide, suicide prevention, youth violence, substance abuse. |
| Other resource N28 | Teen Health | http://www.theriver.com/Public/teenhealth/index.html Teen Health | Top/Health/Teen_Health Find ideas and resources for setting-up a teen health program at your school, or just for getting information that you want for yourself. |
| Other resource N29 | Student Health Ministries | http://www.studenthealthministries.com/ Student Health Ministries | Top/Health/Teen_Health Timely health related information for an ethically challenged world. |
| Other resource N30 | Pediatric Oncall - Teen Care | http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/TeenCare/teencarepat.asp Pediatric Oncall - Teen Care | Top/Health/Teen_Health Information on puberty, drugs, mental health conditions, and teenage health problems. |
| Other resource N31 | AdolescentHealth.com | http://www.adolescenthealth.com/ AdolescentHealth.com | Top/Health/Teen_Health Providing education, clinical care, research, and health care information for adolescents. |
| Other resource N32 | Health Considerations for the College-Bound | http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1028054516.html Health Considerations for the College-Bound | Top/Health/Teen_Health/Articles Article about medical issues that need to be addressed when young adults leave home for college. |
| Other resource N33 | Teen Health Centre | http://www.teenhealthcentre.com/ Teen Health Centre | Top/Health/Teen_Health/Advice Resources for those ages 12-24. Deals with teen health and social issues. Sections for teens and for parents. |
| Other resource N34 | Prevention Online | http://health.org/ Prevention Online | Top/Health/Teen_Health/Drugs_and_Alcohol The world's largest resource for current information and intervention, and treatment involving drugs. |
| Other resource N35 | Tips for Teens about Crack and Cocaine | http://www.health.org/govpubs/phd640i/ Tips for Teens about Crack and Cocaine | Top/Health/Teen_Health/Drugs_and_Alcohol Overview, quick facts and risks associated with crack and cocaine from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information. |
| Other resource N36 | Addaction | http://www.addaction.org.uk/ Addaction | Top/Health/Teen_Health/Drugs_and_Alcohol A UK based drug and alcohol treatment charity. Includes drug information, parent section, publications and links. |
| Other resource N37 | Inhalant Abuse | http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/InhalantAb.html Inhalant Abuse | Top/Health/Teen_Health/Drugs_and_Alcohol Guide to preventing inhalant abuse. |
| Other resource N38 | Interview with Howard A. Liddle, EdD, | http://www.athealth.com/Practitioner/particles/interview_howardliddle.html Interview with Howard A. Liddle, EdD, | Top/Health/Teen_Health/Drugs_and_Alcohol Answers to questions about the state of the science of adolescent substance abuse treatment and research. |
| Other resource N39 | Freevibe.com | http://www.freevibe.com/ Freevibe.com | Top/Health/Teen_Health/Drugs_and_Alcohol Provides teens with a safe space ask questions and to get reliable information about marijuana and its effects. |
| Other resource N40 | Help Against Drugs Organization of New York City | http://www.hadofnyc.org/ Help Against Drugs Organization of New York City | Top/Health/Teen_Health/Drugs_and_Alcohol Non-profit organization devoted to steering youths away from drugs through sports, modeling, and entertainment. |
| Other resource N41 | Teenage Pregnancy and Healthy Lifestyle | http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5296.html Teenage Pregnancy and Healthy Lifestyle | Top/Health/Teen_Health/Teen_Pregnancy Features an article with guidelines on helping young parents' chances of having a healthy baby. |
| Other resource N42 | National Medical Association | http://www.nmanet.org National Medical Association | Top/Health/Organizations Professional society representing the interests of physicians of African descent and the patients they serve. |
| Other resource N43 | Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs | http://www.amchp1.org/ Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs | Top/Health/Organizations Represents state public health leaders and others working to improve the health of women of reproductive age, children and youth, including those with special health care needs, and their families. |
| Other resource N44 | Thermophysiology International Resource Center | http://physio1.utmem.edu/THERMOPHYSIOLOGY/ Thermophysiology International Resource Center | Top/Health/Organizations Surveys the entire field of Thermal Physiology and fosters all its activities (including those outside of the purely medical sphere) world-wide. |
| Other resource N45 | Health Information Management Association of Australia | http://www.himaa.org.au Health Information Management Association of Australia | Top/Health/Organizations A national professional association representing health information managers. |
| Other resource N46 | International Foundation for Performing Arts Medicine | http://www.ifpam.org International Foundation for Performing Arts Medicine | Top/Health/Organizations Non-profit organization dedicated to providing performing artists and support staff/crews of the arts injury prevention information. |
| Other resource N47 | American Medical Group Association | http://www.amga.org American Medical Group Association | Top/Health/Organizations Trade association representing approximately 300 multi-specialty medical group members composed of approximately 67,000 physicians |
| Other resource N48 | American Medical Association - AMA | http://www.ama-assn.org/ American Medical Association - AMA | Top/Health/Organizations Journals, research, medical ethics, membership information |
| Other resource N49 | CIDA: Global Health | http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/health.htm CIDA: Global Health | Top/Health/Organizations A global health organization providing information, stories and images from developing countries on women's health, immunization, infectious diseases, nutrition and population. |
| Other resource N50 | Midwest Healthcare Marketing Association | http://www.mhma.com Midwest Healthcare Marketing Association | Top/Health/Organizations A nonprofit organization providing a forum for education and information about healthcare marketing. |
| Other resource N51 | Help for Health Trust | http://www.hfht.org Help for Health Trust | Top/Health/Organizations An independent, not-for-profit charitable organization providing a range of health information services. |
| Other resource N52 | Dr. I-Net | http://www.drinet.com/individuals.asp Dr. I-Net | Top/Health/Organizations Helps individuals without insurance who cannot afford the high cost of premiums in todays healthcare market. Provides access to free medical services, charity organizations, government programs, and alternative medicine. |
| Other resource N53 | Olive Index of Health Resources and the NHS | http://www.oliveweb.clara.net/health.htm Olive Index of Health Resources and the NHS | Top/Health/Organizations Directory of health resources, hospitals, trusts, charities and public information. |
| Other resource N54 | Medical Group Management Association | http://www.mgma.com/ Medical Group Management Association | Top/Health/Organizations Organization for professionals in group practice medical management. |
| Other resource N55 | Institute of Health Systems | http://www.ihsnet.org.in Institute of Health Systems | Top/Health/Organizations An autonomous research and educational institution engaged in health systems research, training and consultancy. |
| Other resource N56 | The Royal Society for the Promotion of Health | http://www.rsph.org The Royal Society for the Promotion of Health | Top/Health/Organizations Founded in 1876 with the aim of promoting the continuous improvement in human health through education, communication, and the encouragement of scientific research. |
| Other resource N57 | Danish Institute for Health Technology Assessment (DIHTA) | http://www.sst.dk/Planlaegning_og_behandling/Medicinsk_teknologivurdering.aspx?lang=en Danish Institute for Health Technology Assessment (DIHTA) | Top/Health/Organizations National organization that evaluates the conditions and consequences of using health technologies. |
| Other resource N58 | US Medical Alliance and Health Insurance Foundation | http://www.us-mahif.net US Medical Alliance and Health Insurance Foundation | Top/Health/Organizations A not-for-profit service organization formed to help fulfill the needs for modern healthcare and health education in developing and under-developed nations. |
| Other resource N59 | Kent Health and Education Partnership | http://www.kenthealthyschools.org Kent Health and Education Partnership | Top/Health/Education/High_School_Health Covers issues about making the school a safer place, stopping bullying, ensuring the grounds are clean and giving pupils a say in how their school is run. UK based. |
| Other resource N60 | Suicide in the School: A Health Issue | http://www.ncpamd.com/Suicide.htm Suicide in the School: A Health Issue | Top/Health/Education/High_School_Health Identifying and intervening with students at risk for suicide. Setting up school protocols for prevention and dealing with the aftermath of a suicide. |
| Other resource N61 | FamilyDoctor | http://www.familydoctor.co.nz FamilyDoctor | Top/Health/Education/Patient_Education A database of over 600 articles and guides, covering 37 common medical topics. All articles are reviewed and edited by family doctors and specialists. |
| Other resource N62 | PreOp.com | http://preop.com PreOp.com | Top/Health/Education/Patient_Education Offers patients animated videos, graphics, and medical illustrations as explanations for the most common surgical and diagnostic procedures performed in the US. |
| Other resource N63 | HELP - Health Education Library for People | http://www.healthlibrary.com HELP - Health Education Library for People | Top/Health/Education/Patient_Education with many free online full-text books and magazines on health and illness. |
| Other resource N64 | HealthAnswers Inc | http://healthanswersinc.com HealthAnswers Inc | Top/Health/Education/Patient_Education Developing knowledgeable, empowered consumers actively engaged in managing their own health. Learn to work with professionals, managed care organizations, employers, pharmaceutical, device and other healthcare companies. |
| Other resource N65 | Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati | http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/family/pep/ Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati | Top/Health/Education/Patient_Education Patient education information written by the nurses and physicians at Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati. |
| Other resource N66 | MUSC Health | http://www.muschealth.com MUSC Health | Top/Health/Education/Patient_Education Complete health and disease information along with the latest health care news. Presented by the experts at the Medical University of South Carolina. |
| Other resource N67 | StopGettingSick.com | http://www.stopgettingsick.com StopGettingSick.com | Top/Health/Education/Patient_Education Current medical news, articles, and research. |
| Other resource N68 | AllAboutBlackHealth | http://www.allaboutblackhealth.com AllAboutBlackHealth | Top/Health/Education/Patient_Education Information on health related issues as they affect African Americans and other minorities at risk. |
| Other resource N69 | Health Helper.com | http://www.healthhelper.com Health Helper.com | Top/Health/Education/Patient_Education Medical and health self-help information, covering conventional and alternative health. |
| Other resource N70 | Patient Protect | http://www.PatientProtect.com/en/ Patient Protect | Top/Health/Education/Patient_Education Consultation devoted to protecting patients against healthcare costs, abuse, negligence, and incompetence in the field. Articles, resources, and links for those seeking medical advice or treatment. |
| Other resource N71 | Home Healthcare Guide | http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/hhcg/detail1.asp?level1=Welcome Home Healthcare Guide | Top/Health/Education/Patient_Education The NHS Home Healthcare guide from SurgeryDoor provides over 120 pages on common ailments, their causes, effects and treatment. |
| Other resource N72 | Allexperts Medical Q&A | http://www.allexperts.com/central/healthfitness.shtml Allexperts Medical Q&A | Top/Health/Education/Patient_Education Doctors, professors, and others in all major fields of medicine ready, willing, and able to answer your questions. |
| Other resource N73 | JAMA's Patient Education Pages | http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/collection/patient_page JAMA's Patient Education Pages | Top/Health/Education/Patient_Education The full text of patient education pages from the Journal of the American Medical Association. |
| Other resource N74 | MCare: Health at Home | http://www.mcare.org/healthathome/ MCare: Health at Home | Top/Health/Education/Patient_Education An online book covering a broad range of health topics, with questions to guide the reader as to whether the condition can be treated at home or should be checked by a doctor. |
| Other resource N75 | Medscape | http://www.medscape.com Medscape | Top/Health/Education/Patient_Education/Directories Offers the web's largest collection of free, full-text, peer-reviewed clinical medicine articles. |
| Other resource N76 | Mdwebcompendium.com | http://www.mdwebcompendium.com Mdwebcompendium.com | Top/Health/Education/Patient_Education/Directories Medical Reference Guide to the Internet. Health care professionals will find reviews and ratings, by medical editors, of the "best sites" on a particular disease/condition. Visitor feedback is encouraged. |
| Other resource N77 | PatientCareRx | http://www.patientcarerx.com PatientCareRx | Top/Health/Education/Patient_Education/Directories Centralized medical information and services. Seeks to link readers to various private and public health care related sites on the world wide web. |
| Other resource N78 | HealthPathfinder | http://www.law.uh.edu/healthpathfinder/ HealthPathfinder | Top/Health/Education/Patient_Education/Directories Contains many annotated links from the Health Law and Policy Institute's web site to sites pertaining to health law, health policy, and general health. Offers a wide range of topics from Advance Directives to personal health guides; from clinical information to alternative health sources. |
| Other resource N79 | Asking the Doc | http://www.askingthedoc.com Asking the Doc | Top/Health/Education/Patient_Education/Directories Consumer can get their medical questions answered by actual Doctors. Companies can advertise their services and product in the MEDI-PLEX. |
| Other resource N80 | Health Library Reading Room | http://www.healthlibrary.com/reading/index.htm Health Library Reading Room | Top/Health/Education/Patient_Education/Directories Free full-text online health books for patient education. |