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AIDS |
Allergies and
asthma • National Jewish Medical and Research Center Website of the medical and research center devoted to respiratory, allergic and immune system diseases including asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, AIDS, cancer and autoimmune diseases; includes a special section for children |
Arthritis • Arthritis Foundation Contains information about treatment and coping skills, e.g., self-help courses, exercise classes; support groups and videotapes • Johns Hopkins Arthritis Intended for providers but offers many resources for patients, including complications of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, clinical trials, disease management and ask the expert. |
Cancer
• Empire Plan
Chemotherapy
Benefits
• American Cancer Society
• OncoLink
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Children • Dr. Greene's House Calls A pediatrician's searchable website in question & answer format • KidsHealth Expert medical information with separate sections for parents, kids and teens • Virtual Children's Hospital Sponsored by Children's Hospital of Iowa, with useful tips for parents on how to help children deal with pain and fear of medical procedures; children can learn about being a patient prior to a hospital admission |
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trials • Centerwatch Clinical Trials Listing Service Offers information about clinical trials and an e-mail notification service for patients interested in specific trials and new drugs; also includes profiles of clinical research centers • ClinicalTrials.gov National Institutes of Health website which provides current information about clinical research studies |
Diabetes • American Diabetes Association Information for newly diagnosed diabetics and those who have been living with diabetes for years including Recipe of the Day, Diabetes in the News and nutrition tips • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Helpful information for families including what to do in blood-sugar emergencies, diabetes management at school, recommended reading and Countdown For Kids Magazine |
Disease
prevention and wellness • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Includes fact sheets and disease prevention information, Travelers' Health, CDC Prevention Guidelines, National Immunization Program • NetWellness Health information created and evaluated by faculty at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve University; includes Ask an Expert, Minority Health and TeensLook@Health • Nutrition: Ask NOAH (NY Online Access to Health) Includes general information; nutrition as it relates to aging, pregnancy, children and disease; and food biotechnology/irradiation |
Headache •American
Council for Headache Education Includes What You Should Know About
Headache and Ask the Expert
• Headache: Hope Through Research Information from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke • Headache Self-care Flow Chart Helps a layperson decide whether to seek treatment for headache • Migraines: What a Pain! Useful information for children with migraines • National Headache Foundation Contains educational resources, clinical trials and support group listings |
Heart disease and stroke • American Heart Association A clearinghouse for information about heart disease and stroke including an interactive risk assessment, a "Heart and Stroke A-Z Guide," and a family health section • National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Contains interactive pages which show how to lower your cholesterol, assess your body mass and evaluate your risk for weight-related illnesses |
| Mental health • Dr. Ivan's Depression Central Includes useful information about depression, bipolar disorder and mood ailments • The Infinite Mind Site of a weekly radio program focusing on the art and science of the human mind and spirit, behavior and mental health • National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Contains reports on different types of mental illness including schizophrenia and depression, plus information for consumers and family members • American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Includes information on child and adolescent psychiatry, fact sheets for parents and caregivers, current research, and links to other organizations that focus on the needs of children and families. |
Urology
•The website of Brady Urological Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital provides detailed information about adult and pediatric urology.
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Women's
Health
• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists The professional association of physicians who specialize in women's health care. • www.4woman.gov The federal government's clearinghouse for women's health information • AFI-A Friend Indeed Web site and newsletter that provide information and support to women in menopause and mid-life |