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IX. MEDICAL RESOURCES
AIDS and HIV
Information Resource
Your one stop AIDS site; What is AIDS? Who gets it? Prevention,
HIV Testing, On Learning You are HIV-Positive, Treatment Overview & more
Cancer Society, American
Information, Programs and Events, Research and Progress, Joining the fight against
cancer.
Dental Association, American
This site covers research and clinical issues, Dental Societies, Education,
Careers, Legal & Ethical issues, and Licensure in the dental field.
Drug Information Online
Comprehensive and up-to-date source of drug information online. Providing free, accurate and independent advice on prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and natural products.
Fibromyalgia
Association
The UK Fibromyalgia Association is a non-profit organization working towards
raising awareness of fibromyalgia, which is still a little known condition.
Their aim is to offer help and support to sufferers, the newly diagnosed and
carers alike to ensure they do not have to struggle alone with this chronic,
life-altering illness.
Healthfinder
This is a U.S. Government gateway site for consumer health and human services
information. It includes health information from A to Z — prevention & wellness,
diseases & conditions, and alternative medicine — plus medical dictionaries, an
encyclopedia, journals, and more. There are online check-ups, publications,
clearinghouses, databases, web sites, support and self-help groups, government agencies
and non-profit groups.
Human Anatomy Online
Inner exploration of Human Anatomy. Each topic has animations, 100’s of
graphics, and thousands of descriptive links. Study the anatomy of the human body.
It’s fun, interactive, and an ideal reference site for students or those who just
want to know more about the medical descriptions used by doctors and nurses.
Marriage and Family Therapy,
American Association of
Locate a Family Therapist near you, books and articles on family problems, updates
on family problems, FAQ on MFT, resources for pratitioners, career and practice
information, legal & ethics information and much more.
Mayo Clinic
Lets you post your questions to Mayo Clinic doctors, search for information and
browse news articles. Areas include a library, cancer center, diet and nutrition
page, heart center, medicine center, Alzheimer's center, and pregnancy and children
section.
Medical Association, The American
Maintains a consumer health area. It's Doctor Finder will help you locate a
specialist or check out a physician's credentials.
MedicineNet
Includes news, links, and a medical dictionary, diseases and
treatments index, Pharmacy/Drugs index, First Aid, Poison Control
Center, and Health facts. You can also post a question and
get a response from a U.S. board-certified medical specialist.
Quackwatch
Your Guide to Quackery, Health Fraud, and Intelligent Decisions.
Devoted to combating health-related frauds, myths, fads, and fallacies.
Lots of useful information here.
Web MD
The leader in providing services that help physicians, consumers,
providers and health plans navigate the complexity of the healthcare system.
Their services streamline administrative and clinical processes, promote efficiency
and reduce costs by facilitating information exchange, communication and electronic
transactions between healthcare participants.
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