Medical Resources

Use this page as your personal search index. Whenever you have a question or need detailed information on health related topics, discuss it personally with your own medical professional. 

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Health Associations

Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association is the oldest and largest national voluntary health organization dedicated to researching the cause, cure and prevention of Alzheimer's disease.

American Cancer Society
Learn the symptoms, treatment and prevention of cancer from the American Cancer Society, which consists of over 2 million American working together to conquer cancer.

The American Dental Association
Learn dental hygiene from the expert of teeth, The American Dental Association.

American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading voluntary health association concerned with diabetes and its complications.

American Heart Association
The AHA is committed to reducing disability and death from cardiovascular disease and stroke.

American Medical Association
Find out about the AMA with news and information, medical education and AMA publications and catalogs.

American Red Cross
Find out what the American Red Cross is doing in Bosnia and Haiti, you can even contact military family members who've been deployed in that area.

ARC - (formerly Association for Retarded Citizens)
Committed to the welfare of all children and adults with mental retardation and their families.

Arthritis Foundation
Find clear, simple answers to basic questions that you might have about arthritis.

International Cancer Information Center
Receive ICIC on-line publications, information on products and the latest news from the National Cancer Information.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease
Find out important research information, news releases and other U.S. Government health information on diabetes, digestive disorders and kidney disorders.

National Institutes of Health
The homepage for NIH provides health information, scientific resources, news and events and a listing of NIH institutes and offices.

National Organization of Albinism and Hypopigmentation
Provides information about albinism and NOAH. Posted are announcements of meetings and social events for NOAH members.

National Stroke Association
Stroke facts, volunteer opportunities and pointers to educational resources.

The American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
Dedicated to educating both the public and medical professionals on the latest breakthroughs in allergy research.

Vestibular Disorders Association
VEDA is a non-profit organization that exists to provide information and support to people suffering from inner-ear balance disorders.

World Health Organization
The homepage for WHO, which is one of the major international organizations in Geneva, Switzerland, is where you can search medical statistics and world health reports.

Health Topics

AIDS

AIDS Resources List
Find support groups, research data, and general information on HIV. Download a small red ribbon and show support for preventing the spread of HIV.

AIDS Daily Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National AIDS Clearinghouse provides daily information on the battle against AIDS.

Aneurysm

Aneurysm Information Project
Detailed information about aneurysms. Also provides a victims' support page and a list of aneurysm specialists.

Asthma

Allergy and Asthma Rochester Resource Center
Information for those concerned with allergy and asthma, Also included are related internet sites and pollen information.

Allergies

Food Allergy Network
Information about the Food Allergy Network including facts and fiction, commonly asked questions, monthly news and individual reports.

The On-line Allergy Center
All the news your nose needs to know about foods, facts, and treatments.

Alzheimer's

Alternative Natural Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease
Information pertaining to natural, non-toxic, and non- conventional treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's Website
Information about the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease.

Arthritis

Pediatric Rheumatology
Information on childhood arthritis and related conditions for patients, their families, and the physicians who care for them.

Cancer

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation. An international parent support network
Learn about the leading foundation in the field of pediatric cancer, and the only organization focused on a cooperative effort by parents and professionals.

National Cancer Institute. A source of cancer research information
Get the most accurate and current information on cancer. All the information located on CancerNet is continually reviewed and updated by oncology experts, and is based on the latest research in the field.

Cancer Information Service
The Cancer Information Service provides accurate, up-to-date information on cancer to patients and their families.

WWW CANCER
A Worldwide Web outreach project that enables easy access to Cancer related information worldwide.

Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization
The Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization is the nation's premier resource for breast cancer information and support. The goal of Y-ME is to create breast cancer awareness, lessen the impact of the disease and ensure, through information, empowerment, and peer support, no one faces breast cancer alone.

Diabetes

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease
Find out important research information, news releases and other U.S. Government health information on diabetes, digestive disorders and kidney disorders.

Children with Diabetes
An on-line magazine for kids, parents, families and adults living with juvenile diabetes.

The Diabetes Mall
You can look through books, information, Insulin pumps, newsletters and tapes on Diabetes.

First Aid

L.L. Bean's First Aid
Be prepared when you're off the beaten path with a variety of first aid kits from L.L. Bean.

Travel First Aid
Provides first aid tips for travelers.

Health And Medicine

Doctor's Guide to the Internet
This site is intended to be used by physicians and other medical professionals and provides in-depth medical information.

Global Health Network
Lists global resources, related health topics and networks, career opportunities, newsletters and other information.