Find up-to-date medical reference databases, Medical imagery, graphics, and
animation. Also Live Web events, User experience Interactive tools, and search:
Stay healthy, Newly diagnosed, Living with Illness. Master list of Hospitals on the Web.
Best Nursing Homes
Comparative financial data for most hospitals. Their database of information is
built from Medicare claims data, cost reports, and other public use files.
GoodRx
gathers current prices and discounts to help you find the lowest cost pharmacy
for prescriptions in your area. Type in your drug’s name in the search field,
and click the "Find the Lowest Price" button. You can print out
the coupon, or you can have them email you a GoodRx
card to use for all your needs.
If
you have no insurance or a high-deductible insurance plan. NBC
News - New Website is helping slash
doctor bills.
The mission is to enable seniors to successfully
age in place, with access to high-quality, affordable health and support services
that preserve and protect their dignity, quality of life.
The
first device shown was the cell phone ECG made by AliveCor. The second device
was a handheld ultrasound called the Vscan. The third device demonstrated
is made by Dexcom. The fourth device, called the Visi Mobile, is made by Sotera
Wireless.
Relevant information in clear, jargon-free language that puts health into context
in peoples' lives. Insights from experts and real people, and breaking news- how
it happened, what it feels like, what you can do about it.
Spend
minutes, not weeks, finding a doctor. CPR illustrated in easy to follow steps A
free public service.
View medical books online or download them. Some may surprise
you - Notes
on Nursing - first published in 1859 by Florence Nightingale.
Active First Aid Online is the Internet version of the PARASOL EMT First
Aid book. Written by ambulance paramedics with a total of 40 years experience.
MEDLINEplus - Find resources to help research your
health questions.
KidsHealth
The train cars above lead to hundreds of articles and features
- Information on infections, behavior & emotions, food & fitness, as well as cool
games and animations!
University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital - Has topics for
various ages including: Guidelines for Parenting, and a library of health topics
Covers news, travelers' health, and information to promote health and quality
of life by preventing and controlling disease and injury.
A physician reviewed service offering medical professionals, women and
industry a home for publishing, accessing information and global interaction.
Three sections focus on different segments of the women's health community: Medical
Professionals, Medical Industry and Women.
Their goal is to bring the public the most current practical, authoritative health
information, drawing on the expertise of the 8,000 faculty physicians. Search
their Family Health
Guide for information on over 500 Diagnostic Tests, and much more.
One of America's leading sex therapists answers your questions. DR Laura - Let her fix your mind then "Go take on
the day."
An amazing amount of content, a huge "show
archive" - search by date and topic. Also has a site search engine.
Keep healthy the Natural Way with Vitamins and Herbal Medicine Spontaneous
Healing and 8 Weeks to Optimum Health.
Lots of medical Information. Do you want to
participate in a clinical trial at Johns Hopkins? Here
A gateway to consumer health and services information
developed by the U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services.
Consumer health publications, clinical trials,
and health hotlines.
Information on Nutrition, Diet, Fitness, Recipes,
Weight Loss, Prevention and more for Healthy Living.
Doctors who produce health information for the
public. Procedures and tests are explained. Shows how to create a family disaster
first aid supplies kit, and a list of certified poison control centers.
IMH covers the 52 most common mental disorders and the 67 most common psychiatric
drugs.
Get the latest on research and other developments
in medicine from JAMA, the Archives specialty journals, and AMNews. There
are also Podcasts. Give one
a try.
This colorful site from one of the biggest HMOs has great information on preventing
and treating illnesses.
A medical and health information resource containing outstanding database of health
articles and reference materials.
One
step closer to better health. Search over 1,300 conditions, 1,500 symptoms, and
20,000 treatments & medications - Drug Interactions and Comparisons. Pill Identifier
and Body Maps .
Aside
from Health topics from A-Z, quizzes and articles, you can get answers from Dr.
Anne.
Better
Homes and Gardens offers you their guide to fitness and health.
Get
weekly e-mail about important medical subjects. Also full-text,
peer-reviewed clinical medicine articles, enhanced with: Medscape's Journal
Club Forum keyword searches and zoomable graphics.
Health World Online features information
on nutrition, wellness, alternative medicine, self-care, and stress deduction.
They have up to date travel health notices
and detailed information on any destination you may travel to. Check the vaccines
and medicines list for the country you plan to vist. As they say - Travel Safe.
The
CaptionCall phone has a large, easy-to-read screen that quickly displays written
captions of what your callers say. How
Is It FREE? The phone is available by government funding at no cost
with professional certification.
Your
Surgery uses many images to help explain surgical procedures as it takes you step
by step through them.
Health news, tips, opinions, book reviews and true
stories.
General information, treatment options and research articles. Also - What Is
Dementia?
Alzheimer facts - Changes in the Brain - Signs and Symptoms - What Causes Alzheimer’s
- Diagnosis - Treatment - Support - Participating in Clinical Trials
Focus
on - Cancer, Chemotherapy, Diabetes, Heart and Lyme Disease, Carpal
Tunnel, Spine, PSA Tests.
Dedicated to providing you with education and information
on fighting heart disease and stroke.
It's important to learn all you can about your
cancer diagnosis and the side-effects of chemotherapy
Massachusetts General Hospital Neurology Based
Web Forums Headaches Lyme Disease, Strokes.
One of the most-watched morning shows of 2000,
when NBC Today co-anchor Katie Couric, whose husband, Jay Monahan, died of colon
cancer, underwent a colonoscopy. They have up to date news stories, links
and information on searching for better, non-invasive tests to help detect colorectal
cancer in its early, easy-to-treat stages.
If you have a question about breast cancer, you'll find the answer here.
You can download a copy of their "Understanding the Breast Cancer Pathology
Report". Women worry more about breast cancer than about any other disease.
What are the signs? In their new and improved FAQ section you'll find the answers.
Read
about diabetes-related stories. Get official ADA news releases and use the message
board and Chat Room at these sites.
New to Lyme Disease? Need Answers? Start Here for the EZ-Guide to answers on symptoms,
rashes, ticks & more.
The Lyme Disease Network is a non-profit foundation with Headlines, Support Groups,
and offers a Site Search for medical and scientific abstracts.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - A Patient's Guide to Cumulative Trauma Disorders
Carpal tunnel release is surgery to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr. Rick Allen - Treating Carpal
Tunnel and Other Repetitive Strain Injuries Without Drugs or Surgery
Aside from a number of articles, a doctor directory,
information on clinical trials, educational newsletters, a back pain message board,
and books, you can view animated presentations of spinal anatomy, conditions,
surgery, and injections. - Osteomyelitis:
Spinal
decompression can be achieved both surgically and non-surgically. It is
used to treat conditions that result in chronic back pain such as disc bulge,
disc herniation, sciatica, spinal stenosis, and isthmic and degenerative spondylolisthesis.
The "free" PSA test (PSA-f)
and how it may spare you a biopsy.
More
Topics: Does
My Percent-Free PSA Really Mean Anything? What
Is BPH or an Enlarged Prostate? Does
Your PSA Density Actually Matter? The
most important facts to know about the PSA test. What
Else Can Cause an Elevated PSA? Tests
to Determine the Extent of the Cancer.
Pet Health Network is dedicated to the health and
well-being of your dogs and cats. Created for people who have dogs, cats, and
other pets as part of their families.
Reliable, up-to-date animal health information
from the veterinarians and experts of the Veterinary Information Network.
