Medspeak helps you decipher medical terms
General Adult and Pediatric Medicine
MedlinePlus --- Awesome reference site by the National Institutes of Health and US National Library of Medicine
A great range of free patient information topics can be found at UpToDate, a clinical information site for the medical profession, usually available only by subscription
A new tool, called "My Family Health Portrait" can be downloaded for free and installed on your own computer. The tool will help you organize your family tree and help you identify common diseases that may run in your family.
Kid's Health with separate sections for parents, kids and teens. Also check out Dr.Greene's site: "We are dedicated to using information technology to make pediatric wisdom more accessible than ever before. Our goal is to improve children's health by informing and inspiring those who care for them."
Center for Disease Control and Prevention.--- Lots of medical information, alphabetical index of diseases, travelers' health advice
Mayo Clinic presents a wealth of general medical information that's updated daily. Here is one example: Pain Management Center with articles on dealing with chronic pain. They are also offering Housecall, a free weekly e-mail newsletter that provides the latest general health information from Mayo Clinic.
MSNBC Interactive Checkup: assess your personal health risks, calculate your BMI, determine pregnancy due date....
MedicineNet "Medical articles are organized by diseases and conditions, procedures and tests, and medications (non-prescription and prescription drugs). If you need a medical definition, use our award-winning medical dictionary. You can also search for medical information using our search function."
Healthfinder, a federal government site, works as a medical clearing house for reliable medical information as well as for information about such topics as health insurance, quality care etc.
Clean Hands Center for Disease Control site on hand hygiene "Clean Hands Save Lives" and Clean Hands for Kids (Dr. Greene's site)
Information for Teens about Sexuality on "Families are Talking" web site
Family Doctor by the American Academy of Family Physicians
MerckSource gives complete access a.o. to Merck Manual Home Edition, Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary, PDR Guide to Over-the-Counter Drugs, the A.D.A.M. Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, Medline SearchFor a sample Advanced Directive Form go to the website of the American Academy of Family Physicians. See also the form on our website from the Vermont Ethics Network. A video and workbook with a step-by-step guide to advance care planning are available for purchase at fidelitywisdomandlove.org under the auspices of Cornell Medical College
For people with brain injury and other disability: tools for independent livingThe Virtual Body: animations of heart, digestive tract, skeleton, brain
Quackwatch ---Your Guide to Health Fraud, Quackery, and Intelligent Decisions
Medical Myths Stories & RumorsContraception and Women's Health
Contraception: this article includes discussion of all methods, including oral, transdermal and injectable contraceptives, implants, various barrier methods, periodic abstinence (rhythm), sterilization, vasectomky. There is also a list of available birth control pills, listing ingredients and approx. costs.
For information on various birth control methods, including the OrthoEvra Patch and the NuvaRing, visit the Canadian website www.birthcontrol.com There is also information on the Today Sponge, which is again available
Emergency Contraception: Plan B or Preven
Three good sites with information about Genital Herpes: http://www.cdc.gov/std/Herpes/STDFact-Herpes.htm and http://www.herpesweb.net/general/facts/general.htm and http://www.ihmf.org/Patient/PatientResources.asp
VasectomyMedical.com for info on vasectomy and vasectomy reversalWomen's Mental Health website, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, is dealing with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, pregnancy and postpartum mood disturbance, and peri- and post-menopausal depression
Pain Management
Partners against Pain aand Mayo Clinic Pain Managment Center
Immunizations, Allergies, Asthma
CDC Link: Why immunize your child? and the CDC Immunization Page
Allergies, Asthma and Respiratory Diseases
Patient Information on Asthma, Allergies and other Respiratory Illnesses Link to National Jewish Medical and Research Center, ranked as one of the best hospitals for respiratory care.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology This site is loaded with information on Asthma, allergies and has lots of patient education materials. Includes lists of Asthma Camps for Kids in every state.
Quitting Smoking or Drinking Alcohol
Help in quitting smoking: Quit Wizard Also: Vermont Quit Line, call, toll free 877-937-7848, provides a free service to help you quit
Alcoholics Anonymous Website and for family members of alcoholics the Vermont site of Al-Anon/Alateen
Endocrine Problems
Hormone Replacement Therapy: Is it for you?
American Diabetes Association---A guide to the diagnosis, care and treatment of diabetes mellitus
Kids learn about Diabetes created by kids with diabetes for kids with diabetes (under supervision of pediatric endocrinologist, Kathleen M. Link, MD
Take Care of Your Feet for a Lifetime: A guide for people with diabetes
Skin Diseases
Dr. Fungus: Everything you want to know about fungus problems
Skincarephysicians.com by the American Academy of Dermatology with up-to-date information on acne, psoriasis, melanoma, aging skin, actinic keratosis, eczema and rosacea.
Authoritative information on various skin diseases DermatologyChannel.net-- Sadly the site lacks pictures.
Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases
This outstanding Gastroenterology Website has links to Irritable Bowel Syndrome, GERD, Gas, Gas & Flatus Prevention Diet, and many other topics.
Hepatitis C Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus and affects approximately 4 million Americans, making it more common than HIV infection. Because hepatitis C often has no symptoms, many people do not know they have the disease and may be infecting others.
Infectious Diseases
Infection Spotlight, with information on diagnosis and treatment of infections, how to distinguish between viral and bacterial infections, the emerging problems with antibiotice resistance, travel advice and many other topics. Unbiased information although site is sponsored by pharmaceutical company.
The government issues new guidelines for the treatment of AIDS in adults and adolescents (July 14, 2003)
Neurology and Mental Health
Eating Disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa, Binging & Purging
ADHD in Children and Adults: the website of the National Alliance for the Advancement of ADHD Care (NAAAC) Requires registration which is free.
The American Medical Association's Migraine Page
Migraine Treatments for Children and Adolescents Report of the American Academy of Neurology. Article reviews evidence on the pharmacologic treatment of the child with migraine headache.
American Psychological Association Many topics related to Mental Health.
Information on all aspects of Alzheimer's Disease
American Pain Foundation addresses many sources of acute and chronic pain with information on management and medications
Restless Leg Syndrome - RLS Foundation website with information on diagnosis and treatment
Depression Central: This site is Internet's central clearinghouse for information on all types of depressive disorders and on the most effective treatments for individuals suffering from Major Depression, Manic-Depression (Bipolar Disorder), Cyclothymia, Dysthymia and other mood disorders.
National Clearinghouse for Drug and Alcohol Information---Information services provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services
Cancer
National Cancer Institute --- Cancer Net information for patients and professionals
Clinical Trials "The U.S. National Institutes of Health, through its National Library of Medicine, has developed ClinicalTrials.gov to provide patients, family members and members of the public current information about clinical research studies."
Association of Cancer Online Resources The free online lifeline for every affected by cancer and related disorders
Dr. Susan Love's Site noted breast cancer surgeon and author of Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book
Breast Cancer Info Latest in medical research in breast cancer. Very technical.
Steve Dunn's Cancer Guide: "CancerGuide is dedicated to helping you find the answers to your questions about cancer, and especially in helping you find the questions you need to ask. You may want to read about the pros and cons of researching your cancer before going any further."
Medication Information
MedicineNet Drug Information Database
RxList is a searchable database on more than 4000 drugs with cross referenced drug monographs. Can be searched by brand name, generic name, imprinted code or category. Data on herbs and homeopathics are also presented.
My Pill Box is designed to help you properly take medications. It was built with a focus on cardiac medications, but it is completely applicable for creating a schedule for all types of pills or supplements. On this site, you will be able to create and name schedules, edit your pill information, and then view a complete daily/weekly/monthly schedule.
Nutrition and Fitness
Join America on the Move - walk 10,000 steps a day
CDC Links to Nutrition and Physical Fitness
The Tufts University Nutrition Navigator is the first online rating and review guide to quickly find nutrition information best suited to your needs and whether to trust the information you find there.
The Hacker's Diet works for the sedentary types - an easy-to-follow exercise and diet plan.
Alternative Medicine
Here are some high quality links in this controversial field of medicine:The Natural Pharmacist - evidence-based information on herbs andl supplements with separate sections for consumers and professionals.
FDA site on dietary supplements
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database with separate editions for patients and medical professionals, by subscription only
