ABDOMEN: DEEP PALPATION OF

From Loyola University, Chicago. Site targets medical students with an interactive, illustrated tutorial to evaluate abdominal mass structures. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/medicine/pulmonar/pd/pstep46.htm

ABDOMINAL ANGINA

From University Hospitals of Cleveland. Has clinical information and medical imaging slides. Slides can convert to full screen. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.uhrad.com/ctarc/ct169.htm

ABORIGINAL & INDIGENOUS STUDIES

This online research tool is regularly updated. Currently this page provides WWW links to 133 specialist information facilities. All links are inspected & evaluated before being added to this Virtual Library. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.ciolek.com/WWWVL-Aboriginal.html

ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLAND HEALTH

From the Australian Indigenous Health InfoNet. Has links to topics on indigenous health, population, environment, progams, key facts & other resources. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au

ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER HEALTH & WELFARE 2005

From Australian Institute of Health & Welfare. Fourth edition of 'The Health & Welfare of Australia's Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples' provides a unique overview of health and welfare of Australia's Indigenous population. Pdf format, full document prints 316 pages. Individual sections can be printed. (10/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.aihw.gov.au/publications/ihw/hwaatsip05/hwaatsip05.pdf

ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER NUTRITION

From National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nutrition Working Party. This report "National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nutrition Strategy and Action Plan 2000-2010" is in pdf format. Prints 55 pages. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.nphp.gov.au/publications/signal/natsinsa1.pdf

ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDERS: RESEARCH ETHICS

From Australian National Health and Medical Research Council. Site is a resource containing a document for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in relation to making decisions about health research in their communities. Pdf format, prints 52 pages. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/e65syn.htm

ABORTION

From Post Abortion Stress Syndrome Support. Site offers support, links to resources on topics ranging from medical to emotional. Site maintains a politically neutral stance. Resources link to both pro and anti choice sites & other relevant issues. US based. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.afterabortion.com

ABORTION ETHICS

Edited by Lawrence M. Hinman, University San Diego. Has sections on ethical theory & applied ethics. Topics include religion, environment, animal rights, race, gender, abortion, euthanasia & many others. Has an 'additional resources' section. This site is updated & has inbuilt search engine. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://ethics.sandiego.edu/Applied/Abortion/index.html

ABORTION TERMINATION

Information on pregnancy, abortion & many other contraception details. From 'Medical Online'. Australian based. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.medicalonline.com.au/medical/contraception/termination.htm

ABORTION: INDUCED

From UK Royal College of Obstretricians & Gynaeacologists. Clinical guideline aims to ensure that all women considering induced abortion have access to a 'uniformly high quality service', legal & ethical aspects, pre-abortion management, abortion procedures, and after-care. September 2004, pdf format, prints 115 pages. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.rcog.org.uk/resources/Public/pdf/induced_abortionfull.pdf

ABSENCE SEIZURES

From British Epilepsy Association. Has information on absence seizures (petit mal) & links to international classification, seizure charts, complex partial seizures & other generalised seizure information. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.epilepsy.org.uk/info/absence.html

ACANTHAMOEBA

'Bad Bug Book' from US Drug & Food Administration. Chapters on organism, name & nature & frequency of illness, diagnosis, foods incriminated, complications, target population, food analysis & selected outbreaks. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/chap29.html

ACINETOBACTER INFECTION

From Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Site discusses symptoms, treatment and prevention of these infection that often occur in ICU and other healthcare settings. Also has 'Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities, 2003', 'CDC Guidelines for Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings', and 'CDC Guideline for Isolation Precautions in Hospitals'. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_acinetobacter_prevent.html

ACNE

From National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases. Fact sheet containing information on acne, development, causes, and treatment options. Pdf format prints 24 pages. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/acne/AcneRP.pdf

ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY

Resource page for brain rehabilitation. Covers medical & social issues with many links to interesting topics. From Center for Neuro Skills. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.neuroskills.com

ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY

HomePage of the Brain Injury Association (US) based. Has links to treatment rehabilitation, prevention, high cost of brain injury & other topics. Has search engine. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.biausa.org

ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY

From University of Miami School Medicine. Topics on causes & evaluation in TBI, coma stimulation, neurological, cognitive & behavioural problems, movement disorders, exercises & home modifications, medical problems & other links. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://calder.med.miami.edu/pointis/tbifam/frametbi.html

ACRONYMS SCIENTIFIC

From Wiley Science. Site has large collection of over 200,000 scientific & technical acronyms. Easy to use. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/stasa/

ACUPUNCTURE

From the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. Has topics on acupuncture & modern medicine. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.medicalacupuncture.org/

ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES

From Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN). This guideline published in February 2007, provides evidence based recommendations on the in-hospital management of patients with an acute coronary syndrome. Guideline has information on assessment, diagnosis, initial management, reperfusion therapy for ST elevation acute coronary syndromes, risk stratification & non-invasive testing. Pdf format prints 58 pages. (3/07)

Last Reviewed: March 2007

http://www.sign.ac.uk/pdf/sign93.pdf

ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA ADULT

From National Cancer Institute's cancer.gov site. Has general information, cellular classification, stages, treatment option & other topics. Prints 12 pages. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/adultALL/healthprofessional/allpages/print

ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA CHILDHOOD

From National Cancer Institute's cancer.gov site. Has general information, cellular classification, treatment option overview & other information. Prints 37 pages. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/childALL/healthprofessional/allpages/print

ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA ADULT

From National Cancer Institute. Has information on classification, diagnosis & treatment options. Click on Print Entire Document icon. Prints 36 pages. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/adultAML/healthprofessional/allpages/print

ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA CHILDHOOD

From National Cancer Institute. Has general information, classification & treatment options. Click on Print Entire Document icon. Prints 27 pages. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/childAML/healthprofessional/allpages/print

ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME ARDS

From US based ARDS Support Center. Primary purpose of the ARDS Support Center is to provide information, education, care & support for clinicians, patients, survivors, & family members. Site contains information on treatment & consequences of this condition. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://ards.org

ADDICTION SEARCH

This site is targeted at health professionals, researchers & students. Topics organised into categories: addiction, statistics, populations, treatment, prevention, harm reduction, social issues & organizations. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://addictionsearch.com

ADDISON'S DISEASE

From US based NIDDK. Has information on causes, symptoms, diagnosis, tests, treatment, special problems, patient education & other resources. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/endo/pubs/addison/addison.htm

ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS: FROZEN SHOULDER

From UK National Health Service. Brochure aims to explain what a frozen shoulder is, how common the condition and why it occurs. Also explained are treatments & exercises that can help. Pdf format prints 4 pages. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.yess.uk.com/patient_information/leaflets/frozen_shoulder.pdf

ADOLESCENT TRANSITION CARE

From UK Royal College of Nursing. Has information ensuring a seamless transfer of adolescents to adult services. Pdf format, prints 24 pages. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.rcn.org.uk/publications/pdf/adolescenttransitioncare.pdf

ADRENOCORTICAL CARCINOMA

From National Cancer Institute. Has general information, classification & treatment options. Click on Print Entire Document option. Prints 9 pages. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/adrenocortical/healthprofessional/allpages/print

AEROMONAS HYDROPHILA

'Bad Bug Book' from US Drug & Food Administration. Chapters on organism, name & nature & frequency of illness, diagnosis, foods incriminated, complications, target population, food analysis & selected outbreaks. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/chap17.html

AFRICAN MEDICAL AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION

From African Medical and Research Foundation. Organisation working in seven countries across Africa. Provides practical support to health professionals to improve health of disadvantaged people. Information on treating and reducing diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, water borne disease and polio. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.amref.org

AGED CARE - RESTRAINT

From Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. Decision Making Tool responding to issues of restrain in aged care. Is a clinically based document. For health professionals and carers. Pdf format prints 30 pages. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/Publishing.nsf/Content/ageing-decision-restraint.htm/$FILE/decisiontool04.pdf

AGED CARE: MALNUTRITION

From Age Concern England. Research carried out on levels of malnutrition in older patients while in hospital. This 2006 report is targetted at health professionals and general public. Report "spells out the steps that hospitals must implement to eradicate avoidable malnutriton and ensure that older patients get the food they need and help with eating". Pdf format, prints 28 pages. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.ageconcern.org.uk/AgeConcern/Documents/Hungry_to_be_Heard_August_2006.pdf

AGED CARE: PALLIATIVE APPROACH

From Australian Government Department of Health & Ageing. For management and staff of reseidential aged care homes to develop and support effective evidence-based palliative care practices. Pdf format, prints 37 pages. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/palliativecare-pubs-workf-nav.htm/$FILE/navall.pdf

AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH & QUALITY

Formerly AHCPR. Has Clinical Practice Guidelines published in four versions: Clinicians' Guidelines, Quick Reference Guidelines & Consumers' Guidelines. Use search engine provided. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/bv.fcgi?rid=hstat

AIDS

Currently has options of internet links on AIDS & its description, articles, support groups and other links. From Drug Infonet. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.druginfonet.com/aids.htm

AIDS

From Specialized Information Services, National Library of Medicine. Has topics on HIV/AIDS. Includes facts, clinical trials, drugs, treatment, & consumer information. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/hiv.html

AIDS: POSTERS

From UCLA University. Site has 625 posters from 44 countries. Site is searchable by word, or browsable by country, subject, creator and title. Posters can be viewed in different sizes. (3/07)

Last Reviewed: March 2007

http://digital.library.ucla.edu/aidsposters

ALBINISM

From US National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation. Topics include ocular albinism, sun protection, vision, and education issues. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.albinism.org

ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUG INFORMATION FOR TEENAGERS

From US based National Children's Coalition. Site answers questions on substance abuse which teenagers are likely to want to know. Links to related sites that provide straight facts & immediate help when a teen's life becomes unmanageable because of drugs or alcohol. Has Quick Test for teenagers to identify problems. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.child.net/drugalc.htm

ALCOHOL EDUCATION

From UK based Alcohol Education & Research Council. Topics on alcohol abuse education, research & novel forms of help to those with drinking problems. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.aerc.org.uk

ALCOHOL PROBLEMS TEENAGERS

From US based streetdrugs.org. Tips for teenagers on alcohol. Information on binge drinking, blood alcohol concentration & driving plus other topics. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.streetdrugs.org/alcohol.htm

ALCOHOL STUDIES

From U.K. based Institute of Alcohol Studies. Has information on knowledge & consequences of alcohol, misuse, prevention & management. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.ias.org.uk

ALCOHOLISM: A CLINICIAN'S GUIDE

From US National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism. Guide is divided into several sections designed to assist practitioners with the process of screening for alcohol problems and conducting intervention. Also FAQ to assist clinicians. Pdf format, prints 31 pages. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/Practitioner/CliniciansGuide2005/clinicians_guide.htm

ALLERGIC RHINITIS & ASTHMA

From American Academy of Family Physicians. Clincal update with topics including diagnosis, treatment options, inflammation, therapy goals, pharmacology, immunotherapy & patient handouts. Pdf format, prints 19 pages. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.aafp.org/PreBuilt/videocme/allergicrhinitis_mono.pdf

ALLERGY

From National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases & other groups. This report is broken into three volumes. Volume 1 - Overview of Allergic Diseases: Diagnosis, Management & Barriers to Care; Volume II - Diseases of the Atopic Diathesis; & Volume III - Conditions that may have an Allergic Component. Uses Acrobat. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.theallergyreport.com

ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY

From American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology. Online information with links to clinical guidelines on asthma adult, asthma pediatric, food allergy, insect allergy, phinitis, sinusitis, prevention of allergies and asthma, skin allergies, conjunctivitis and drug allergies. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.aaaai.org/members/resources/practice_guidelines/

ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS AUSTRALIA

From Allied Health Professions Australia. This body represents the whole spectrum of allied health professionals from auidologists,

Last Reviewed: March 2007

http://www.ahpa.com.au

ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS AUSTRALIA

From Allied Health Professions Australia. This body represents Audiologists, Dietitians, Hospital Pharmacists, Occupational Therapists, Orthoptists, Orthotists and Prosthetists, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Psychologists, Radiographers, Radiation Therapists, Social Workers and Speech Pathologists. (3/07)

Last Reviewed: March 2007

http://www.ahpa.com.au

ALOPECIA AREATA

From Cornell University. Has links to topics on hair loss and baldness, research, images & illustrations & other dermatological sites. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.scn.org/~dcv/alopecia.html

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

This well-organised site provides access to information for patients, caregivers, & physicians. The "People with Alzheimer's" page provides information on undestanding & living with Alzheimer's. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.alz.org

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Sponsored by American Health Assistance Foundation. Has topics including information on Alzheimer's Disease, As an Expert, Caregiving, Medical Illustrations, Publications, Research, Resources & What's New. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.ahaf.org/alzdis/about/adabout.htm

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

From Drug InfoNet. Has links to information for health professionals, research, resources, discussion groups, dementia research & neurology sites. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.druginfonet.com/alzheime.htm

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND ALUMINIUM

From UK Alzheimer's Society. Site discusses connection between aluminum and Alzheimer's disease. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/Facts_about_dementia/Risk_factors/info_aluminium.htm

AMALGAM: DENTAL

From American Dental Association. Site has information on the safety and efficacy of dental amalgam which contains mercury, in repairing teeth. Includes comparison chart to composites, glass ionomers, and resin-ionomers. Pdf format prints 9 pages. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/positions/statements/statements_amalgam.pdf

AMBLYOPIA

From US based Optometrists Network. Has indepth information on causes & treatment of amblyopia. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.strabismus.org/amblyopia_lazy_eye.html

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Site has wealth of material including facts about specific types of cancer, treatment available, including alternative/complementary treatment, advice on prevention & early detection. Also has topic on 'living with cancer', providing information about daily living & coping with cancer. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.cancer.org

AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY INTERNATIONAL ACTION

This US based site is a coalition of over 165 non-profit organizations working worldwide in relief, development, environmental & refugee assistance. "Interaction" has latest information on disaster response. Also has links to Commission on the Advancement of Women. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://interaction.org

AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

HomePage of American Medical Association. Has links to many topics as well as peer reviewed resources. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.ama-assn.org

AMERICAN MEDICAL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION

American based association for women physicians and medical students. Links to health topics, education, meetings, publications & membership. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.amwa-doc.org

AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION

American Public Health Association with links to legislative affairs & advocacy, news & publications, science, practice & policy & public health resources. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.apha.org

AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATION

Site division of American Heart Association. Is more directly related to stroke management, prevention, treatment & recovery. Information for caregivers & access links to the Stroke Family Support Network which provides resources for families. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.strokeassociation.org

AMERICAN UROGYNECOLOGIC SOCIETY

This site has links to research, education, practice management, journals, organisations & patient information. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.augs.org

AMPHETAMINES

Information on cocaine, crack cocaine, amphetamines and other street drugs. A well set up site for this type of information. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.streetdrugs.org/amphetamine.htm

AMPUTEE INFORMATION

From Amputee Coalition of America. Site has an informative booklet "Living with Limb Differences" outlining experiences expected, false conceptions, prosthesis & other topics. Pdf format, prints 20 pages. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.amputee-coalition.org/sect3.pdf

AMYLOIDOSIS

From Mayo Clinic. Has information on what is amyloidosis, who gets it, symptoms, effects on kidneys, heart & nerves. Also has information on diagnosis, treatment & cure. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.mayoclinic.org/amyloidosis-rst/

AMYLOIDOSIS: AUSTRALIA

From Amyloidosis Australia. Is an Australia charity for Amyloidosis sufferers. Has information on the condition, treatment options, supportive therapies and other information. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.amyloidosisaustralia.org

AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS

From Doctor's Guide. Has information & other resources of Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS). Site has latest medical news & information for patients or friends/parents of patients diagnosed with ALS including links to Medical News & Alerts, ALS information, discussion groups & newsgroups. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.pslgroup.com/ALS.HTM

ANABOLIC STEROIDS

From Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine & Science. Site has information on how anabolic steroids work, steroid receptors, anti-catabolic effects, psychological effects & anabolic steroids & performance. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.sportsci.org/encyc/anabster/anabster.html

ANAESTHESIA ON LINE

From International Journal of Anaesthesia. Has full text articles & search capability. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.priory.co.uk/anaes.htm

ANAL ABSCESS

From Emedicine.com. Topics include: Indications, Relevant Anatomy, Contraindications, Workup, Treatment, Complications, Outcome And Prognosis, Future and Controversies and Images. Prints 9 pages. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2733.htm

ANAL CANCER

From Cancer.gov. Has information on the classification, treatment & stages of anal cancer. Sections for health professionals and patients. Prints 11 pages. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/anal/healthprofessional/allpages/print

ANAPHYLAXIS

From Postgraduate Medicine Online. Has topics on recognition, treatment & prevention. Has graphics & links to other allergies. Prints 8 pages. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/1996/08_96/wyatt.htm

ANATOMICAL LINE DRAWINGS

From Medscape. Site has line drawings (with/without labels) for doctors to use when explaining common illnesses and disorders to patients. Views include cardiovascular, dermatological, ear, nose and throat, endocrine, full body, gastrointestinal, lymphatic, musculoskeletal, nervous, ophthalmology, pediatrics, reproductive, respiratory and urinary. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.medscape.com/pages/features/ald/public/index-ald

ANATOMY OF HUMAN BRAIN

From Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. This self-study tutorial, aimed at students, describes the topography of the human brain using animated labeled pictures of all parts of the brain. Covers meninges, divisions of the brain, cerebral hemispheres, ventricles, thalamus, brainstem, cranial nerves, cerebellum, spinal cord and blood supply. (3/07)

Last Reviewed: March 2007

http://www.healcentral.org/content/6831/Anatomy%20of%20Brain.ppt

ANATOMY OF SKULL

The Skull Module was designed to demonstrate how World Wide Web technology and a graphical user interface could be used to assist in the development of classroom curriculum. From California State Univeristy. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.csuchico.edu/anth/Module/skull.html

ANATOMY THREE DIMENSIONAL

Links to a collection of movie clips, showing various medical reconstructions including Visible Man. You have the opportunity to 'fly through' CT of heart arteries, torso, lungs, brain, skull & colon. Other clips are of focused ultrasound, MR particle flow visualization & simulation of baby delivery. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.crd.ge.com/esl/cgsp/projects/medical

ANCIENT MEDICINE

'Medicina Antiqua' is maintained by Dr Lee T. Pearcy, Episcopal College, Pennsylvania. Contains bibliographies, hypertext editions of historical texts, translations of ancient medical works, peer-reviewed essays & other contributions. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.medicinaantiqua.org.uk/

ANEMIA B12 DEFICIENCY

From Medlineplus. Has information & illustrations of definition, causes & risks, prevention, symptoms, tests, treatment & prognosis. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000574.htm

ANESTHESIA & CRITICAL CARE RESOURCES

Site maintained by A.J. Wright, School of Medicine, University of Alabama. Has extensive list of electronic resources for anesthesia, critical care & pain management. Can download text version of list. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.eur.nl/cgi-bin/accri.pl

ANESTHESIA HISTORY

From University of Alabama. Items include the hisotry of anesthesia, pain and pain management, and critical care medicine. "Features brief entries about people and events back to the 18th Century". (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.anes.uab.edu/aneshist/calendar.htm

ANGINA

From Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network. Has information on management of stable angina pectoris, investigation, referral, management of risk factors, drugs & patient information. Pdf format prints 63 pages. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.sign.ac.uk/pdf/sign96.pdf

ANGINA

From Royal Liverpool & Broad Green University Hospital. Site provides definition of chronic refractory angina, diagnosis, treatment, care pathways with information for primary care teams, nurses & patients. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.angina.org/index.htm

ANGIOPLASTY

From National Library of Medicine. Has information on heart bypass surgery/angioplasty, anatomy & physiology, diagnosis & symptoms, treatment, rehabilitation & research. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/angioplasty.html

ANIMAL PARASITES

From US Companion Animal Parasite Council. Site has information on diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of parasitic infections. Full text clinical guidelines available. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.capcvet.org

ANISAKIS SP & RELATED WORMS

'Bad Bug Book' from US Drug & Food Administration. Chapters on organism, name & nature & frequency of illness, diagnosis, foods incriminated, complications, target population, food analysis & selected outbreaks. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/chap25.html

ANKLE & FOOT TREATMENT

From American Family Physician. "Diagnostic & Therapeutic Injection of Ankle & Foot". Has information on Plantar Fascia, Ankle Joint, Tarsal Tunnel, Interdigital Space & First Metatar Sophalangeal Joint. Prints 8 pages. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031001/1356.html

ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS

From National Library Medicine. Has information on ankylosing spondylitis, FAQs, clinical trials, diagnosis & symptoms, disease management, treatment & juvenile ankylosing spondylitis. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ankylosingspondylitis.html

ANORECTIC DRUGS

Information on cocaine, crack cocaine, amphetamines & anorectic drugs. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.streetdrugs.org/anorectic.htm

ANOREXIA NERVOSA & RELATED EATING DISORDERS

Site is a nonprofit organisation that provides information about anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, compulsive exercising & other less well-known food & weight disorders. Site has information on definitions, symptoms, causes, treatment, recovery, prevention etc. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.anred.com

ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURY

From Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine & Science. Has topics on functional anatomy, rationale for treatment, causes, examination, management, surgical techniques & rehabilitation. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.sportsci.org/encyc/aclinj/aclinj.html

ANTHRAX

From Center for Disease Control. Has FAQ's on general information on anthrax. Also user can click on Technical Information & Additional Information. Site also has link to comprehensive CDC information about bioterrorism and related issues. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/anthrax_g.htm

ANTHRAX

From National Library of Medicine (U.S). This site has been created from Medlineplus and contains general overviews, prevention/screening, treatment, latest news & links to organisations such as Bioterrorism Preparednesss & Response Program. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/anthrax.html

ANTIBIOTIC ASSOCIATED DIARRHEA

From Cleveland Clinic, Florida. Has information on definition, prevalence, pathogenesis, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, therapy, outcomes & references. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/diseasemanagement/gastro/antibioticdiarrhea/antibioticdiarrhea.htm

ANTIBIOTIC GUIDE

From Johns Hopkins University. Site provides current information about the use of antibiotics for diagnosis & treatment of infectious diseases. Information mainly for clinicians. Free registration is required. Can enter search terms by diagnosis, pathogen or antibiotic. Drug information includes dosage, adverse reactions, interactions with other drugs & clinical trials. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://hopkins-abxguide.org

ANXIETY DISORDERS

From Hamilton Health Sciences. Has links to topics on panic disorder, agoraphobia, social phobia, specifc phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder & generalized anxiety disorder. Also has links to other resources. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.macanxiety.com/description.htm

ANXIETY: MANAGING IN TIMES OF CRISES

From US Department of Health and Human Services. Site provides tips on coping and talking about fear, grief, and anxiety related to crises such as disasters, war, and terrorism. Also included are guides for parents and teachers about responding to needs of children. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/cmhs/managinganxiety

AORN ASSOCIATION OF OPERATAING ROOM NURSES

AORN is a professional organization of perioperative registered nurses whose mission is to promote quality patient care by providing education, standards, services, & representation. Has links to many interesting topics for the operating room nurse. Updated regularly. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.aorn.org

APHASIA

From UK Speakability. Site provides basic information about aphasia, communicating, discussion and publications. (12/06)

Last Reviewed: December 2006

http://www.speakability.org.uk

APLASTIC ANEMIA & MYELODYSPLASIA

From Aplastic Anemia Association of Canada. Has information on description, causes, treatment & other related resources. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.aamac.ca/

APNEA

From the American Sleep Apnea Association which is dedicated to reducing injury, disability, & death from sleep apnea & to enhancing the well-being of those affected by this common disorder. Site contains topics on research, information for health professionals & patients. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.sleepapnea.org

APPENDICITIS

From US National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Has general overview of appendicitis. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/appendicitis/

APPENDICITIS

From emedicine.com. Has clinical information, differentials, workup, pathophysiology, treatment, medication & follow-up. Prints 17 pages. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic41.htm

ARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGY JOURNAL

From Archives of Dermatology. Abstracts for current edition as well as some full text articles from previous editions. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://archderm.ama-assn.org

ARCHIVES PEDIATRICS & ADOLESCENT MEDICINE

Abstracts for current edition as well as some full text articles from previous editions. (12/06)

Last Reviewed: January 2006

http://archpedi.ama-assn.org

ARRHYTHMIAS

From UK National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. This site provides guidance on the use of implantable cardioverter difibrillators for arrhythmias. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=TA095&c=cardiovascular

ARSENIC

From Harvard University. Discusses the history of arsenic & the serious health problem that arsenic is causing in many areas of the world. Site includes articles, links, reports from 18 countries, information on remediation & the health effects of toxic exposure to arsenic. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://phys4.harvard.edu/~wilson/arsenic/countries/arsenic_project_countries.html

ARTHRITIS

From New York Online Access to Health (NOAH). Site offers links to many internet resources including care, treatment, diet, medications, hip replacement, alternative therapies & exercise. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.noah-health.org/en/bjm/arthritis/index.html

ARTHRITIS

From Arthritis Care, U.K. Arthritis Care is the only UK-based voluntary organisation working with & for patients with arthritis. Site provides information, training & support for patients. Site also raises awareness about arthritis. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk

ARTHRITIS

From ArthritisCentral.com. Site provides clinicians & patients with up-to-date information on rheumatic diseases with a unique point of view about the educational material that appears in medical literature & media. Includes glossary, guide to medications, treatment & diagnostic tests. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://arthritiscentral.com

ARTHRITIS

From Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center. Site has case rounds, information on rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, other types of arthritis, disease management & clincial trials. Also has links to other arthritis resources. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.hopkins-arthritis.org

ARTHRITIS & MUSCULOSKELETAL

From US National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases. Has health information, resources & clinical studies. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.niams.nih.gov/

ARTHRITIS: STANDARDS OF CARE

From UK Arthritis & Musculoskeletal Alliance. Standards of care with people with inflammatory arthritis. Pdf format prints 28 pages. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.arma.uk.net/pdfs/ia.pdf

ASBESTOS

From US Occupational Safety & Health Administration. Site provides information on recognizing, evaluating & controlling asbestos hazards, compling with regulations & how training in handling asbestos. Site has large number of links to information. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: December 2007

http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/asbestos

ASCARIS LUMBRICOIDES

'Bad Bug Book' from US Drug & Food Administration. Chapters on organism, name & nature & frequency of illness, diagnosis, foods incriminated, complications, target population, food analysis & selected outbreaks. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/chap30.html

ASCLEPION THE

From Indiana University, Professor N. Demand. Has information on the development & characteristics of early medicine including ancient civilizations such as Greece, Mesopotamia & Egypt. Site also has additional links to aid research. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.indiana.edu/~ancmed/intro.HTM

ASIA RESOURCES

From the Asia Society. Has information on the cultural, economic, social, historoical & political dimensions of Asia. Includes maps, statistics & directory of government officials. Profiles sections allows comparison of statistics between countries (up to 5 at a time). Also has links to other web sites. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.asiasource.org

ASPERGER SYNDROME

From the Asperger Syndrome Coalition of the United States. Site committed to providing the most up-to-date information on Asperger Syndrome & related conditions, including: Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified, High Functioning Autism, Nonverbal Learning Disability & Semantic Pragmatic Disorder. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://maapservices.org/

ASTHMA

From Australian National Asthma Campaign. Has online topics for health professionals on asthma management handbook, asthma adherence guide, influenza, long-acting beta2 agonists in asthma management & other topics on asthma. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.nationalasthma.org.au/publications.html

ASTHMA

From Canadian Lung Association. Information on this disease with topics on prescription drugs, inhalers & other devices. Also has links to research projects, resource pages for teachers & children & guidance for school personnel who must respond to physical & emotional needs of children with chronic lung disease. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.lung.ca/asthma

ASTHMA

From National Library of Medicine's exhibition that 'examines the history of asthma, the experiences of people with asthma & contemporary efforts to understand the disease.' Site has graphic images, resources on asthma management & latest research. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/breath/breathhome.html

ASTHMA: MEASURING IMPACT ON QUALITY OF LIFE

From Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Report 'provides a comprehensive review of approaches to measuring the impact of asthma on quality of life that can be used in population-based monitoring'. Pdf format prints 103 pages. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.aihw.gov.au/publications/index.cfm/title/10091

ASTIGMATISM

From University of Michigan. Topics include refractive errors, nearsightedness & farsightedness, definition, symptoms, treatment & clinical information. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.kellogg.umich.edu/patientcare/conditions/astigmatism.html

ATAXIAS: CLASSIFICATION

From Washington University School Medicine. Divided into sections on congenital, hereditary, immune, infections, systemic & others. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.neuro.wustl.edu/neuromuscular/ataxia/aindex.html

ATHEROSCLEROSIS

From US Baylor College of Medicine. Links to overview, Atherosclerosis Clinical Research Laboratory, International Atherosclerosis Society & Giovanni Lorenzini Medical Foundation. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/medicine/athero

ATHLETE'S FOOT

From American Podiatric Medical Association. Has information on causes, symptoms, prevention & treatment. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.apma.org/topics/athfoot.htm

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

From eMedicine.com. Has introduction, clinical, differentials, workup, treatment, medication, follow-up, miscellaneous, pictures & bibliography. Prints 23 pages. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic46.htm

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: MANAGEMENT

From UK National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). Clinical guidelines on management of AF. Guidelines cover tests, diagnosis, treatment options, and treatment for patients with AF then have stroke. Pdf format, prints 171 pages. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=336576

ATROPHIC VAGINITIS

From University of Maryland Medical Center. Information on overview, symptoms, treatment, prevention, definition, causes, incidence, and risk factors. Site also has graphics. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/000892.htm

ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER

From Drug InfoNet. Has up to 8 links to resources including a site for women & girls with ADD, ADD coaching & other informative links. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.druginfonet.com/add.htm

ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER

From ADDvance. Online resource for women & girls with attention deficit disorder, ie hyperactivity. Has links to articles, support groups & other web sites. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.addvance.com

ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

From US National Institute of Mental Health. Has information on understanding the problem, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, educational options, treatment, research & resources. Prints 23 pages. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhd.cfm

AUDITORY BRAIN STEM IMPLANTS

From UK National Institute for Clincal Excellence. Document published in 2005 is an evidence-based guideline with information on auditory brain stem implants with topics including indications, outline of procedure, efficacy and safety. Pdf format prints 2 pages. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.nice.org.uk/pdf/IPG108guidance.pdf

AUSTRALASIAN LEGAL INFORMATION INSTITUTE

Australian site for State & Federal legislation & Acts. Has links to Indigenous Law Bulletin, the High Court of Australia Bulletin & other topics. AustLII is a joint facility of the Faculties of Law at the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) & the University of New South Wales (UNSW). (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.austlii.edu.au

AUSTRALIA: BABIES & CHILDREN

From Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. 'This bulletin on the health and wellbeing of Australia's babies is the first in a series to be published as part of a key national indicators project being undertaken by AIHW. It focuses on four selected topics - birthweight, gestational age, birth defects and infant mortality - and presents data for the five-year period from 1997 to 2001.' Pdf format, prints 16 pages. (12/06)

Last Reviewed: December 2006

http://www.aihw.gov.au/publications/aus/bulletin21/bulletin21.pdf

AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION RADIO NETWORK

ABC Australia - radio transcripts of 'The Health Report' interviews. Has archive list of previous programs. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.abc.net.au/rn/healthreport/

AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF STATISTICS - PROFILE OF AUSTRALIA

From the Australian Bureau of Statistics - Australia's official statistical organisation. 'A Statistical Profile of Australia'is a comprehensive overview of the economic & social conditions of contemporary Australia. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.abs.gov.au

AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT HEALTH & AGED CARE

Australian Government Department with links to media releases, information, statistics, immunisation information and other related sites. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.health.gov.au

AUSTRALIAN EARLY INTERVENTION NETWORK

The Australian Network for Promotion, Prevention & Early Intervention for Mental Health is a national project funded by the Australian Department of Health & Aged Care under the Mental Health Strategy & the National Suicide Prevention Strategy. Site provides a communications & clearinghouse service for promotion, prevention & early intervention in mental health across all ages of the lifespan including a searchable resources database. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://auseinet.flinders.edu.au

AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL PARLIAMENT

Australian Federal Parliament. Minutes of Senate, House votes, etc. Hansard, Parliamentary Handbook. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.aph.gov.au

AUSTRALIAN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGMEMENT

Health Information Management Association of Australia. Has links to state branches, education & other topics. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.himaa.org.au

AUSTRALIAN HEALTH INSURANCE COMMISSION

From the Health Insurance Commission (HIC) web site. The HIC is Australia's primary health information management & payment agency, & administers many major health programs & schemes. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/

AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF FAMILY STUDIES

From Australian Government. Has information on latest data on Australian families, research & links to other family related topics. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.aifs.org.au

AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF HEALTH & WELFARE

Australia's national agency for health & welfare statistics & information on a wide variety of health issues. Government agency. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.aihw.gov.au

AUSTRALIAN MEDICINES HANDBOOK

Australian Medicines Handbook - Australia's newest practical, reliable, comparative drug information resource for general practitioners, pharmacists, nurses, health professionals and students. Can order hardcopy. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.amh.net.au

AUSTRALIAN PRESCRIBER

Australian Prescriber is an independent on line review of therapeutics. It aims to provide short direct & didactic reviews on a range of topcis. User able to click on current issue. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: July 2007

http://www.australianprescriber.com

AUSTRALIAN RESOURCE CENTRE FOR HOSPITAL INNOVATIONS - ARCHI

Funded by Commonwealth Department of Health & Aged Care. 'ARCHI promotes the dissemination of information & resources related to innovative healthcare delivery both in hospitals & across the community'. Site includes a searchable database of contacts & papers regarding innovative healthcare models, activities & practices. Uses Acrobat. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.archi.net.au

AUSTRALIAN RURAL NURSES & MIDWIVES : ARNM

HomePage for the Association for Australian Rural Nurses & Midwives, a national organisation which promotes quality health care through excellence in rural nursing practice. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.arnm.asn.au/

AUSTRALIAN TRANSCULTURAL MENTAL HEALTH NETWORK

An Australian mental health page with links to organisations, research, policies, postgraduate courses, library and other related sites. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.mmha.org.au/

AUTISM

This site lists organisations, medical research facilities, special education programs, WebRings on autism & online chats. It has links to advocacy groups, developmental disability programs & parent training. It is searchable by region - US, Canada & Australia. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.autism-info.com

AUTISM

From Autism Society of America. Provides basic description of disorder, causes, diagnosis & definitions of relevant terms. Also includes myths, education resources & public awareness of autism. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

From Corey Seeman, University of Toledo. Resource guide on autism spectrum disorders. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/backissues2005/october05/autism.htm

AUTOIMMUNE LYMPHOPROLIFERATIVE SYNDROME DATABASE

From US National Human Genome Research Institute. ALPSbase is a database of mutations that cause Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome, a disease in which genetic defect in programmed cell death (apoptosis) leads to lymphocyte regulation breakdown. (9/07)

Last Reviewed: September 2007

http://research.nhgri.nih.gov/ALPS/

AUTOIMMUNE RELATED DISEASES

American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association. Information available on 56 autoimmune diseases. Links to women & autoimmunity, coping with autoimmunity, patient information, articles & research reports. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.aarda.org

AUTOPSY RESOURCE

From Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. Johns Hopkins Autopsy Resource (JHAR) is a database of over 50,000 indexed & searchable autopsy summaries, some dating back to the 1890's. Excellent resource. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.autopsydb.org

AUTOPSY: VIRTUAL

From University of Leicester. Learning tool for students. Site presents seven real autopsies that were performed. Users can click through the autopsy and arrive at cause of death. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.le.ac.uk/pathology/teach/va

AVIAN INFLUENZA: BIRD FLU

From World Health Organisation. Site has information, guidelines, food safety recommendations, vaccination, frequently asked questions and updates about latest outbreaks. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.wpro.who.int/health_topics/avian_influenza/

AVIAN INFLUENZA: BIRD FLU

From University of Leicester. Site has many links giving information on this topic from UK and worldwide sources. (5/07)

Last Reviewed: May 2007

http://www.le.ac.uk/library/clinical/influenza/index.html