Links

SPECIAL SITES

RI Dept of Health (Special Advisories and Info on Mycoplasma, Flu, etc) http://www.health.state.ri.us/

Merck Source (3D Animations of Medical Conditions and Procedures) http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_home.jsp#

CHOLESTEROL, HEART DISEASE, HYPERTENSION AND DIABETES INFO

American Heart Association Cholesterol Site http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1516

American Heart Association Hypertension Site http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2114

American Heart Association Peripheral Arterial Disease Site http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3020242

American Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp

Chantix (New Smoking Cessation Pill; unlike any previous meds) http://www.chantix.com/

iVillage Total Health (Heart and other topics covered) http://heart.health.ivillage.com/cholesterol/

MAYO CLINIC STRESS AND ANGER MANAGEMENT

Mayo Clinic Anger Management http://mayoclinic.com/health/anger-management/MH00073

Mayo Clinic Stress Reduction Techniques http://mayoclinic.com/health/stress/SR99999

Merck Medicus http://www.merckmedicus.com/pp/us/hcp/templates/tier2/patientEdu.jsp

Physical Activity in Your Life (American Heart Association) http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2155

DEPRESSION SITES

ABOUT.COM http://depression.about.com/od/treatments/Treatments.htm

DEPRESSION.COM http://www.depression.com/

MAYO CLINIC http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression/DS00175

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/depressionmenu.cfm

WebMD (Diseases and Conditions) http://www.webmd.com/atoz_guide/health_topics.htm

WebMD (Health and Wellness) http://www.webmd.com/health_and_wellness/default.htm

DRUG AND PHARMACEUTICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

EACH PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY WILL HAVE THEIR OWN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Partnership for Prescription Assistance https://www.pparx.org/Intro.php

RIPAE (Pharmaceutical Assistance to Elderly) http://www.dea.ri.gov/programs/prescription_assist.php

Rx Assist http://www.rxassist.org/

Rx Outreach (thru Express Scripts) http://www.rxoutreach.com/en/index.aspx

OTHER RECOMMENDED SITES

AFP Information for the Patient http://familydoctor.org/

Berkeley Wellness Letter http://www.wellnessletter.com

CDC Health Topics A to Z http://www.cdc.gov/health/diseases.htm

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov

Food and Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov

HealthAtoZ http://www.healthatoz.com

HealthFinder Guide to Health Information http://www.healthfinder.gov/

Heart Point Gallery of Pictures of Heart, Circulation and heart Disorders http://www.heartpoint.com/gallery.html

Human Genome Project http://genomics.energy.gov/

Intelihealth (Aetna-excellent) http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/408/408.html

iVillage Total Health (Excellent Resources) http://health.ivillage.com/

Medical Web Sites http://webapps.jhu.edu/jhuniverse/research/health_medicine_research/

Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage http://www.cms.hhs.gov/home/medicare.asp

Medline Plus Encyclopedia and Diagrams http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/encyclopedia.html

Medline Plus Health and Drug Information http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthtopics.html

Medscape http://www.medscape.com/px/urlinfo

Merck Manual of Therapy: http://www.merckmedicus.com/pp/us/hcp/hcp_home.jsp

MSNBC Health Site http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032076/

My Symptom Checker https://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/common/standard/transform.jsp?requestURI=/healthatoz/Atoz/tl/symc/symindex.jsp

National Cancer Institute http://cancer.gov/

National Institutes of Health http://health.nih.gov/

Patient Care Online (Excellent handouts/drug info,etc) http://www.patientcareonline.com

PDR Health http://www.pdrhealth.com/

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

Alzheimer’s Disease in RI http://alzheimers.about.com/od/chapters/a/chapter_rhode.htm

Alzheimer’s Forum http://www.alzforum.org

ARTHRITIS

Arthritis.com http://www.arthritis.com

AllAbout Arthritis.com http://www.allaboutarthritis.com

ASTHMA AND ALLERGY

Allernet http://www.allernet.com

Asthma and Allergy Foundation http://www.aafa.org

Asthma in Adults https://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/common/standard/transform.jsp?requestURI=/healthatoz/Atoz/dc/caz/resp/asth/asth_gen_ovw.jsp

Peanut and Other Allergy http://allergies.about.com/library/weekly/aa010499.htm

Bee Sting Allergy http://www.allergic-reactions.com/consumer/2_1.cfm

BIPOLAR DISORDERS (MANIC DEPRESSIVE ILLNESS)

Bipolar Disorder Sanctuary http://www.mhsanctuary.com/bipolar/

Children and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation http://www.bpkids.org/

BLOOD PRESSURE

American Heart Association Hypertension Site http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2114

Your Guide to Lowering Blood Pressure http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/

BREAST SELF EXAM

Breast Exam http://breastcancer.about.com/od/doyourbreastselfexam/ht/bse_howto.htm

Breast Cancer Facts http://www.getbcfacts.com/home/index.asp

Breast Cancer Organization http://www.breastcancer.org/

CANCER

Cancer Topics from the National Cancer Institute (Excellent site on all cancers) http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics

Cancer Symptoms http://www.cancersymptoms.org/

CancerNet: PDQ http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/geneticsprevention.html

Colon Cancer http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/types/colon-and-rectal

CARDIOLOGY (HEART ATTACKS, CHEST PAIN, AND OTHER HEART DISEASES)

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200000

Chest Pain; Is It a Heart Attack? http://www.fmnetguide.com/vo1iss1/symptom.html

FRAMINGHAM HEART STUDY FACTS http://www.framinghamheartstudy.org/heartfacts.asp

Heart Healthy Online http://heart.healthcentersonline.com/

HeartCenter Online http://www.heartcenteronline.com/myheartdr/home/index.cfm

HeartPoint http://www.heartpoint.com

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

MedicineNet http://www.medicinenet.com/carpal_tunnel_syndrome/article.htm

National Institute Neurological Disorders http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/carpal_tunnel/detail_carpal_tunnel.htm

Wikipedia version http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpal_tunnel_syndrome

Wrist Supports http://www.medsupports.com/MedSupports/wrist-handproducts.html?gclid=COe_ntmEg4oCFU8KFQodzx_RQw

CERVICAL SPINE DISEASE / SURGERY

http://www.spine-health.com/topics/surg/cervdec/cervdec02.html

http://www.spine-health.com/dir/spine.html Interactive views

CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT

Cleveland Clinic Pain Management Site-Videos http://www.clevelandclinic.org/painmanagement/whatsnew/videos.htm

NINDS Chronic Pain Information Page http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/chronic_pain/chronic_pain.htm

COMMON COLD

NIH http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/cold.htm

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RHODE ISLAND

RI Dept of Health http://www.health.state.ri.us/

DIABETES

American Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.org

BD Diabetes (with Demo) http://www.bddiabetes.com/us/

Diabetes.com http://www.diabetes.com

Endocrine Web http://www.endocrineweb.com/index.html

HealthAtoZ http://www.healthatoz.com

Lifescan One Touch Glucose Monitoring System http://www.lifescan.com/

Lilly Diabetes (Humalog Pen Products)

http://www.lillydiabetes.com/default2.cfm and http://www.lillydiabetes.com/Products/UsingThePen.cfm

EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT

Mayo Clinic Ear Infection Guide http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ear-infections/EI99999

Merck Manual of Therapy: http://www.merckmedicus.com/pp/us/hcp/hcp_home.jsp

Neck Swelling http://familydoctor.org/flowcharts/514.html

FAMILY MEDICINE

FamilyDoctor.org http://www.familydoctor.org/

Mayo Clinic Guides (Use these visual guides to learn about your health) http://www.mayoclinic.com

Mayo Clinic Treatment Decisions http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/TreatmentDecsionIndex/TreatmentDecisionIndex

MDAdvice.com http://www.mdadvice.com/library/

GASTROENTEROLOGY

American College Gastroenterology (Common GI problems) http://www.acg.gi.org/patients/

American College Gastroenterology (Patient Education Brochures) http://www.acg.gi.org/patients/brochures.asp

HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL (AND AETNA INTELLIHEALTH)

http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/408/408.html?k=menux408x408

HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES

Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI https://www.bcbsri.com/BCBSRIWeb/index.jsp

Neighborhood Health Plan http://www.nhpri.org/matriarch/default.asp

United Healthcare Plans http://www.uhc.com/home.htm

HOME HEALTH CARE

CARE NEW ENGLAND http://www.cnehomehealth.org/body.cfm?id=103&chunkiid=14072

IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION

CDC 2007 Adult Immunization Schedule http://www.cdc.gov/nip/recs/adult-schedule.htm

CDC 2007 Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule http://www.cdc.gov/nip/recs/child-schedule.htm

CDC 2007 Teen Immunization Schedule http://www.cdc.gov/nip/recs/teen-schedule.htm#chart

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Mononucleosis http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00352

INFLUENZA (“THE FLU”)

http://www.lungusa.org/diseases/luninfluenz.html#treated

http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/flu.html

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/flu/fluinfo.htm

JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL LINKS

http://www.hopkinshospital.org/health_info

KNEES

3-D VIEWS

http://vertex.biostr.washington.edu:80/cgi-bin/DA/PageMaster?atlas:Knee+ffpathIndex/active1+2

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Knee Physical Therapy http://physicaltherapy.about.com/

KNEE INJURY INDEX

http://sportsmedicine.about.com/library/injury/bl_knee_index.htm

CHONDROMALACIA AND CARTILAGE DAMAGE

http://sportsmedicine.about.com/library/injury/bl_knee6.htm

LAB FACILITIES

East Side Lab http://www.eastsidelab.com/

Quest Diagnostics http://www.questdiagnostics.com

LOW BACK PAIN INFORMATION AND EXERCISES

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/

Causes http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/brochure/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=10&topcategory=Spine

Herniated Disk http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?thread_id=185&topcategory=spine

Imaging Techniques http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?thread_id=212&topcategory=about%20orthopaedics

Low Back pain Hub http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/backpain/a/Backpainhub.htm

Sciatica http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?thread_id=167&topcategory=spine

Spinal Stenosis http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?thread_id=128&topcategory=spine

LYMPHOMA WARNING SIGNS http://lymphoma.about.com/od/symptoms/tp/warningsigns.htm

MALE GENITOURINARY DISORDERS

Erectile Dysfunction Infocenter http://www.erectile-disfunction-infocenter.com/index.html

Erectile Dysfunction NLM http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/impotence/

Medline Plus http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/erectiledysfunction.html

Prostatectomy Surgery http://www.yoursurgery.com/ProcedureDetails.cfm?BR=7&Proc=41

What to do if Prostate Cancer Strikes http://www.cancerresearch.org/prostatebook.html

MAYO CLINIC SITES

Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.com

Mayo Clinic Weight Loss http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/weight-loss/HQ01625/SI%20=%202864&UPDATEAPP=0

Mayo Clinic When Is Back Surgery Necessary? http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/back-surgery/HQ00305/FORCESSL=false&

Mayo Clinic Pain Management http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pain/PN00047/FORCESSL=false&

MEDICARE DRUG PLANS AND OTHER SITES

Medicare Drug Plans http://www.medicare.gov/

Long Term Care http://www.medicare.gov/LongTermCare/Static/Home.asp

Medicare Prescription Drug Plans RI

http://www.medicare.gov/MPDPF/Public/Include/DataSection/Results/ListPlanByState.asp#PDP

Medicare Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs http://www.medicare.gov/pap/index.asp

Medicare Website http://www.medicare.gov/default.asp

Preventive Services Medicare http://www.medicare.gov/health/overview.asp

MEDICATIONS AND PHARMACY

FDA Site Regarding Purchasing Drugs Online http://www.fda.gov/buyonline/

My Pillbox.org (Designed to help take meds properly) http://www.mypillbox.org/mypillbox.php

Prescription & OTC Drug information for consumers & professionals http://www.drugs.com/

RxList http://www.rxlist.com

SafeMedication.com (What Your Pharmacist Wants You to Know About Your Medications) http://www.safemedication.com/

MIGRAINE HEADACHES

MAYO CLINIC http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/migraine-headache/DS00120

FamilyDr.org http://familydoctor.org/127.xml

WebMD http://www.webmd.com/diseases_and_condition/headaches_and_migraines.htm

NIH MEDLINE TOPICS

NIH Medline Plus Diagnostic Procedures Tutorial http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html

NIH Medline Plus Dictionary http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mplusdictionary.html

NIH Medline Plus Diseases and Conditions http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html

NIH Medline Plus Drugs and Supplements; Herbal Meds http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html

NIH Medline Plus Encyclopedia of Medical Topics http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthtopics.html

NIH Medline Plus Health Topics http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthtopics.html

NIH Medline Plus Surgery Videos http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/surgeryvideos.html

MENOPAUSE

http://www.menopause.org/consumers/

MENTAL HEALTH

Mental Health Matters.com (Mental Health, Self Help & Psychology Information Resources) http://www.mental-health-matters.com/

OSTEOPOROSIS

International Osteoporosis Foundation http://www.osteofound.org

Osteoporosis Videos http://www.fore.healthology.com/focus_index.asp?f=osteoporosis

Osteoporosis Reducing Risk MD Net Guide http://www.fmnetguide.com/vo1iss1/goodlife.htm

OTHER SITES

Aircast Ankle Braces & Tennis Elbow Straps http://aircast.com/

AntiEmbolism Stockings http://elitemedical.com/jobst.html

PEDIATRICS

American Academy of Pediatrics (Parenting Corner and Various Pediatric Issues) http://www.aap.org/family/

General Pediatrics http://www.generalpediatrics.com/AZSearchLay.html

Pediatrics-About (Fever, Rashes, and Parenting Issues) http://pediatrics.about.com/

PediHeart (Congenital Heart Disorders and Other Cardiac Diagnoses) http://www.pediheart.org/kidzone/

PLANTAR FASCIITIS

Heel Spurs.co (Very Detailed Explanation, Treatments and Supplies) http://heelspurs.com/_intro.html

American Family Physician (Plantar Fasciitis and Other Foot Problems) http://www.aafp.org/afp/990415ap/2200.html

Orthotics and Beyond http://www.orthoticsandbeyond.com/c-3-plantar-fasciitis-splints.aspx

SEARCH ENGINES

Google http://www.google.com

Ask.com http://www.ask.com/?o=333#subject:ask|pg:1

SKIN CANCER

ABCDs of Moles and Melanomas http://www.skincancer.org/self exam/look for.php

UROLOGY

Prostate Info.com Info on Prostate Disease http://www.prostateinfo.com/patients/disease/index.asp

Prostate Info Terminology http://www.prostateinfo.com/toolkit/terminology_translator.asp

WOMEN’S HEALTH

HealthyWomen http://www.healthywomen.org

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