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Categories | Health On the Net Foundation Guides lay persons and non-medical users and medical practitioners to useful and reliable online medical and health information. Provides leadership in setting ethical standards for Web site developers. |
 | Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) The Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). Vast quantities of information and resources for making the Web accessible to all. |
 | UCLA School of Public Health Academic information including admissions, research centers and projects, newsletter, alumni information and resource links. |
 | Accidental Hypothermia Covers recognition and treatment; discusses incidents not normally expected, such as the elderly in their homes. By National Institute of Health. |
 | Joslin Diabetes Center An affiliate of Harvard Medical School, has diabetes treatment facilities nationwide. Includes information on research and research volunteer opportunities, recent diabetes news, a user-friendly diabetes library, online classes, and online discussion grou |
 | WebMD Comprehensive health resources for consumers, physicians, nurses, and educators. Includes news, chat forums, health quizzes and consumer product updates. |
 | InteliHealth Harvard Medical School's consumer health information, journal databases, a medical dictionary, FAQs on latest news and live forums. |
 | Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Global publisher of medical, nursing and allied health information resources in book, journal, newsletter, looseleaf, and electronic media formats. |
 | Blood Online Magazine published by the American Society of Hematology. |
 | BD Manufactures and sells medical supplies, devices and diagnostic systems for use worldwide by health care professionals, research institutions and the general public. |
 | The Rand Organisation Seminal information about health care in the USA and its financing. The Rand organisation is concerned with a wide range of Health Economics Research. |
 | Healtheon Offering internet solutions to simplify and improve healthcare. |
 | Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) Charged under U.S. CERCLA statute to assess the presence and nature of health hazards at Superfund sites and to help reduce further exposures. Website has toxicity profiles for hazardous chemicals and extensive information on topics such as multiple chemi |
 | National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Conducts basic research on environmental health and environment related diseases. Links to facts, scientific research, information on programs, grants, events, contracts, employment, training, outreach events and public information. Major projects include |
 | National Center for Accessible Media Research and development facility that works to make media accessible to disabled persons, minority-language users, and people with low literacy skills. |
 | Frames Direct Offers eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses from company founded by two optometrists in Houston TX. |
 | The Leapfrog Group Promotes improvements in the safety of health care by giving consumers data to make more informed hospital choices. Includes hospital survey results, patient safety research, and links to related sites. |
 | Yale School of Public Health The first US academic program in public health. There are six academic divisions: Biostatistics; Chronic Disease Epidemiology; Environmental Health Sciences; Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases; Health Policy and Administration; and International Health |
 | University of Iowa College of Public Health Offers M.P.H., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. Also, the department of Health Management and Policy offers the MHA and PhD degrees through the Graduate Program in Hospital and Health Administration. |
 | Public Health Training Network - PHTN On-line catalog of courses and resources, information about upcoming public health related distance learning events, downloadable software, and background information on the PHTN. |
 | Association of Schools of Public Health National organization representing accredited schools of public health. Links to accredited schools, grants and funding, employment and public health resources. |
 | Children and Grief Discusses how children handle grief and loss and which signs indicate they have difficulty coping (AACAP Facts For Families). |
 | Family Caregiver Alliance National Center on Caregiving offers fact sheets, advice, research reports, public policy briefs, and newsletters. |
 | Chronic Disease Prevention Overview by National Center (USA) offers statistics, state programs, risk surveillance and risk factors per state. |
 | American Foundation for Urologic Disease Non-profit corporation for the prevention and cure of urologic disease, through the expansion of patient education, public awareness, research and advocacy. Includes prostate, kidney, impotence, bladder, infertility, and pediatric urology. |
 | American Urological Association Strives to promote the highest standards of urological clinical care through education, research and in the formulation of health care policy. |
 | What You Should Know About Pfiesteria piscicid This toxic dinoflagellate can cause symptoms in people exposed to water contaminated by the toxin. Information about the organism and links to technical and other material on this organism. |
 | CDC: Healthy Swimming Recommendations for healthy swimming behaviors needed to protect people from recreational water illnesses (RWIs) and will help stop germs from getting in the pool in the first place. |
 | The Bad Bug Book This handbook provides basic facts regarding foodborne pathogenic microorganisms and natural toxins. Each chapter focuses on either one bacteria, virus, parasite, or natural toxin, providing basic facts. |
 | FDA medical devices database Type KTH in the product code for a list of all anti-stuttering devices cleared for marketing in the United States. |
 | National Association of the Deaf NAD is a non-profit organization designed to empower Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals. This site covers much of what the NAD believes in as well as opportunity to become a member. Members have their own section with weekly articles and other perks. |
 | Deafness Research Foundation America's only voluntary health organization committed to curing and preventing all forms of hearing loss, and making lifelong hearing health a national priority. |
 | American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics ABC was created in 1948 to promote the welfare of the physically challenged by establishing standards for patients receiving orthotic or prosthetic care. ABC conducts examinations to evaluate the competency of those persons planning to enter the practice |
 | Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Information A series of short articles regarding genetics, diagnosis, treatment, and coping for people with EDS from the University of Washington's Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department. |
 | Global Alliance for TB Drug Development Seeks to develop and ensure equitable access to new tuberculosis drugs. Features organization information, disease information, new drug development, and news. |
 | Stop TB Initiative The Stop TB Initiative is a partnership for global action. The mission of Stop TB is to ensure that every person with TB has all the necessary information and access to treatment and cure; to protect vulnerable populations from TB and multidrug-resista |
 | WHO: Cholera Includes factsheets, news releases, control measures, vaccines, and information for travelers. |
 | WHO Fact Sheet - Typhoid Fever History, identification, occurrence, transmission, communicability, epidemic measures, disaster implications, prevention, and vaccination/travel advisory by the World Health Organization. |
 | CDC - Typhoid Fever General information, precautions and treatment by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. |
 | WHO: Global Salm-Surv Network of laboratories and individuals involved in surveillance, isolation, identification and antimicrobial resistance testing of Salmonella. |
 | CDC - Salmonellosis General information on the diagnosis, treatment, consequences, and prevention of infection with the Salmonella bacteria. |
 | A World without Polio Highlights the efforts for world-wide eradication of polio by UNICEF and its partners. |
 | CDC: Dengue fever and dengue hemorrhagic fever. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention presents detailed information about this mosquito-born disease, including maps of distribution of the mosquito and the disease, and photographs of the mosquito and the virus. |
 | Flu Net The World Health Organization links national influenza centres and collaborating centres for global influenza surveillance. |
 | Multilateral Initiative on Malaria An alliance of organizations and individuals concerned with malaria. MIM aims to maximize the impact of scientific research against malaria in Africa, through promoting capacity building and facilitating global collaboration and coordination. MIM will hol |
 | Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) MMV is a nonprofit foundation created to discover, develop and deliver new, affordable antimalarial drugs through effective public-private partnerships. |
 | Malaria Vaccine Initiative MVI's mission is to accelerate the development of promising malaria vaccine candidates and ensure their availability and accessibility for the developing world. |
 | Malaria Foundation International Facilitates the development, education and implementation of solutions to the health, economic and social problems caused by malaria. |
 | Filaria Journal Addresses the biology, infections, disease and control of filariasis, onchocerciasis, and guinea worm. |
 | Aventis Provides patients with information about allergies including treatment, medication, chronic idiopathic urticaria, hay fever and respiratory allergies causes. |
 | InteliHealth: Allergy Harvard Medical School-reviewed health information on allergy symptoms, causes, treatment, medications and prevention. |
 | SavonHealth A comprehensive allergy information site. Browse anonymously or sign up for a personalized report with information specific to your needs. |
 | The Siesta Project Sleep Research: A new standard for integrating polygraphic sleep recordings into a comprehensive model of human sleep and its validation in sleep disorders. |
 | Sleep Disorders Descriptions, symptoms, treatment, of various sleep disorders. Over a hundred articles on the topic. Sleep apnea, narcolepsy, sleep paralysis, insomnia. New Material added weekly. |
 | Sleep Disorders A selection of sites provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine (Medline Plus). |
 | The Sleep Well Information on sleep, disorders, activism and related events. |
 | InteliHealth - Eyes Medical information, articles, news, treatment, prevention and ask the expert. Information from Harvard Medical School. |
 | Your Genes, Your Health The DNA Learning Center's multimedia guide to genetic disorders. Complete in depth articles about each disease listed. |
 | Ocular Rosacea. Signs, Symptoms, and Tear Studies Before and After Treatment with Doxycycline [Abstract, Jan Arch Dermatol. 1997;133:49-54] (c) AMA 1997 |
 | Calculate your Body Mass Index (USA) National Institute of Health (NIH) page uses height and weight (english or metric) to determine degree of obesity. |
 | Safe Sun Tips Recommendations from the American Academy of Dermatology. |
 | Extreme Heat Identifies people most at risk, explains how to stay healthy in hot weather, and lists symptoms and treatment of problems such as heat stroke, heat rash, and sunburns. From the US National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH). |
 | Food and Your Body An educational site by Lilly that discusses the importance of every diabetic person utilizing a measured meal plan. |
 | InteliHealth: Diabetes Information on treatment, medication, diet, insulin, foot ulcers and alternative therapies as well as free diabetes e-card, online diary and Ask The Experts -reviewed by Harvard Medical School. |
 | The Canadian Lung Association Information on a variety of conditions, including asthma, sleep apnea and tuberculosis, plus a drug information search. Includes information about the respiratory system, and a kid's corner. |
 | Meningitis Trust Information about meningitis and meningococcal disease, what research is taking place and what support is offered to sufferers by this global charity. |
 | Meningitis Research Foundation Includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, after effects, scientific research and on support for those who have experienced the disease. |
 | World Medical Association WMA policy: Statement on persistent vegetative state. Includes a definition, recovery and guidelines. |
 | Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease (WHO) World Health Organization factsheet on CJD. Includes brief history, different forms of the disease, clinical features, diagnosis, epidemiology, CJD/BSE link and WHO involvement. |
 | UCSF Memory and Aging Center Dedicated to providing the highest quality of care for individuals with cognitive problems. Conducts cutting edge research on causes and cures for degenerative brain diseases. |
 | DBMD - Botulism Information about this disorder, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, complications and prevention. |
 | The Alzheimer's Society The leading UK care and research charity for people with this disease and other dementias, their families and carers. It provides a network of support and delivers quality day and home care, it campaigns for the interests of people with dementia, and fund |
 | Alzheimer's Association The national Alzheimer's Association. Provides information about Alzheimer's disease, resources, research advances, publications, and events; includes contact information and links to local AA chapters all over the United States. |
 | Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Your About.com guide brings you information to help you learn to control and live with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia through treatments, diet and exercise. Chat rooms and bulletin boards, all at About.com. |
 | Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Offers information about CFS and its diagnosis and treatment. Includes information on support groups, research and publications. A U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention site. |
 | National AIDS Trust (NAT) Dedicated to policy research and campaigning to improve the UK's prevention efforts and the quality of life of people with HIV. |
 | The Stephen Lewis Foundation Dedicated to fighting AIDS in Africa. Find information about the organization, a FAQ's, projects, news and links. |
 | AIDS Headlines Links to current news stories about AIDS in the African media. |
 | HIV and AIDS in Africa Summary of news, statistics, orphan information and drug availability in Africa. Updated monthly. |
 | AmFAR The American Foundation for AIDS Research, a leading organization dedicated to the support of HIV/AIDS research. |
 | AIDSinfo A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services project providing information on HIV/AIDS clinical trials and treatment. It also disseminates federally approved HIV treatment and prevention guidelines. |
 | AIDScience Portal for scientists and researchers; from the publisher of Science magazine. Daily headlines, projects by global region, conference calendar and editorials. |
 | InteliHealth: HIV / AIDS Harvard Medical School-reviewed health information on HIV infection and associated conditions. Includes information on complementary and alternative medicine. |
 | HIV InSite Comprehensive information about treatment, prevention and policy from the University of California, San Francisco. |
 | The Body A comprehensive site featuring in-depth information on topics ranging from HIV prevention to state-of-the-art treatment issues, forums, and even humor and culture. |
 | BBC Health Features current news plus archives, guides by subject, "Ask a Doctor" inquiry feature, a searchable conditions database, message board, and e-mail newsletter subscription. |
 | C-Health Features current health news, columnists, health association news, and a searchable database called "Disease in Depth" for more information about any particular disease or condition. |
 | Zoomedia Offers strategy, development, production, and distribution of web-based communications solutions for life sciences. |
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