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Adoption

• National Adoption Information Clearinghouse
  The National Adoption Information Clearinghouse is a comprehensive resource on all aspects of adoption, including infant, intercountry and special needs adoption. NAIC is a service of the Administration for Children, Youth and Families, Department of Health and Human Services.

Aging

• National Institute on Aging
  Provides information on a wide range of topics, including specific diseases and treatments.
• Geriatrics
  Geriatrics is an online magazine for midlife medicine and beyond. The Patient Education portion of the site includes a list of educational resources by topic, as well as information on pneumonia, strokes and erectile dysfunction.

AIDS

• National AIDS Clearinghouse
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide resources and information about AIDS and HIV.

Allergy, Asthma

• American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
  Answers common questions about allergic disease including asthma, animals, dermatologic (skin) and food allergies as well as allergic and non-allergic rhinitis.
• Asthma Information Center
  The largest source for asthma information on the Internet.
• Food Allergy Network
  The Food Allergy Network offers consumer information about food allergies, product alerts and food allergy research.

Alzheimer's Disease

• Alzheimers Association
  Provides practical information to help Alzheimer's caregivers manage the disease more confidently, effectively and economically.
• Alzheimer's Disease Education
  Includes news about Alzheimer's disease, caregiver information and medical information and research (such as drug trials), public policy information and links to related sites.

Amputations

• Manual for Above-Knee Amputations
  A thorough guide to above-knee amputations, from surgery to final prosthesis and care developed by Orthotics and Prosthetics Online.
  
  
• Manual for Below-Knee Amputations
  A thorough guide to below-knee amputations, from surgery to final prosthesis and care developed by Orthotics and Prosthetics Online.

Anesthesia

• American Society of Anesthesiologists
  The public information section of this site includes information on anesthesia for ambulatory surgery, the nervous system, the conquest of pain, monitors: tools of vigilance, anesthesia yesterday and planning your childbirth.

Arthritis

• American College of Rheumatology
  The patient information portion of this site include brochures about Ankylosing Spondylitis, back pain, exercise and arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Giant Cell Arteritis, gout, HIV-associated rheumatic disease syndromes, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lyme Disease, myopathies, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, pseudogout, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, Sjogren's Syndrome, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and tendinitis/bursitis.
• Arthritis Foundation
  Includes advocacy, publications, resources, facts and tactics as well as a search feature allowing visitors to search for specific topics.
• Lupus Foundation of America., Inc.
  Includes commonly asked questions about Lupus, current information on living with Lupus, a health forum for discussion of issues related to Lupus and a research and resource library with links to other medical sites on the internet.
• National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
  Includes health information on arthritis, avascular necrosis, fibromyalgia, hip replacement, knee problems, lumpus, lyme disease, polymyalgia rheumatica, psoriasis, Reynaud's Phenomenon, shoulder problems and vitiligo.
• Scleroderma Foundation
  The Scleroderma Foundation, headquartered in Danvers, Massachusetts, provides facts about scleroderma, literature, support groups, research grants, an AOL chatroom and links to other resources on the web.
• Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation
  Offers information and support to those suffering from Sjogren's Syndrome.

Birth Defects

• March of Dimes
  Provides information on birth defects as well as ways to prevent them from occurring.
• March of Dimes - Kentucky
  Includes information on events sponsored by the Ohio Valley Chapter.

Brain Injury

• Brain Injury Center
  Information on how brain injuries affect families and links to other brain injury sites from the Brain Injury Association of Kentucky.

Breastfeeding

• LaLeche League
  Provides tips and useful information on breastfeeding your baby.

Cancer

• American Cancer Society
  Includes information on research grants, ordering ACS publications, the breast cancer network, alternative therapies, tobacco information and information on specific cancers.
• National Cancer Institute
  Includes news, information on intra- and extramural research, information for the public and patients, an events calendar, the international cancer information center and cancernet and technology transfer. The National Cancer Institute also sponsors the CancerNet site containing accurate, credible cancer information.
• Oncolink
  Offers information on different types of cancer in adults and children, as well as medical issues related to cancer treatment; cancer news; and oncology journal articles.
• Women's Cancer Network
  Developed by the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, Women's Cancer Network is an interactive web site dedicated to informing women around the world about gynecologic cancer. The site is designed to help women who have cancer of the ovary, endometrium, cervix or breast understand more about the disease and learn about treatment options. It also includes a quick, interactive survey to help women identify their risk levels for gynecological and breast cancers.

Children's Health

• American Academy of Pediatrics
  This web site includes a section for You and Your Family which offers TIPPS age-related safety sheets for children at various ages, as well as educational materials on television and the family, environmental tobacco smoke, infant sleep positioning and SIDS, protecting your child from poison, raising children to resist violence, immunization schedules and concerns, talking to your young teen about sex and sexuality, pacifiers, air bag safety and other issues.
• Kentucky Regional Poison Control Center
  This site offers information on poisonous plants, recommendations to parents on poison-proofing the home and other educational material on accidental poisonings.
• Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Network
  The Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Network offers a wealth of information on SIDS, including risk reduction, parent and sibling grief and FAQs on sleep, smoking, apnea/monitoring, vaccinations and research.
• KidsHealth
  Information about growth, food and fitness, childhood infections, immunizations, lab tests and medical conditions, plus games and animations.
• Wellness Web
  Graphics, animations and sound help school-aged children learn about wellness.

Deaf and Hearing Impaired

• Deaf World Web
  deaf-related information on all subjects, from resources to references available worldwide.
• H.E.A.R.
  Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the real dangers of repeated exposure to excessive noise levels which can lead to permanent, and sometime debilitating, hearing loss and tinnitus.

Dental & Oral Health

• American Dental Association
  The Patients & Consumers section of this site offers a wealth of information on oral health, including dental emergencies, tooth decay vaccine, tooth whitening, bad breath, finding a dentist, sealants, root canals, gum disease, fluorides and flouridation and a special section for parents and kids.
• American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  The Patient Information section of this site includes information on anesthesia, corrective jaw surgery and orthognathic surgery, cosmetic maxillofacial surgery, dental implants, dentures, facial injuries and sports safety, lip and mouth cancer, nutrition, TMJ and wisdom teeth.

Diabetes

• American Diabetes Association
  Information on diabetes.
• Diabetes.com
  A wealth of information about diabetes, including news, diet, exercise, risk factors, prevention, trends and children.
• Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
  Includes information on diabetes, publications, research, local chapters and a pharmacy area.
• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
  Includes information for the public, news, scientific and funding resources for researchers and data bases for health professionals.

Digestive Problems

• American College of Gastroenterology
  The "Digest This!" area of the site contains health information on a wide variety of common GI problems, including gastroesophageal reflux, ulcers, colorectal cancer, constipation, gallstones, hemochromatosis, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome and liver disease. Also included are sections on Understanding Your GI Tract and Digestive Health Tips.
• American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  The patient information section of the site includes information about anal abscess/fistula; anal fissure; anal warts; bowel incontinence; colonoscopy; colorectal cancer; constipation; Crohn's Disease; diverticular disease; hemorrhoids; Irritable Bowel Syndrome; ostomy; pilonidal disease; polyps of the colon&rectum; Pruritus Ani; rectal prolapse and new surgical options for the treatment of ulcerative colitis.
• National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
  A service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, NDDIC provides information about digestive diseases and health to people with digestive diseases and their families, health care professionals, and the public. Topics covered include appendicitis, bleeding in the digestive tract, celiac disease, cirrhosis, constipation, Crohn's disease, cyclic vomiting syndrome, diverticulosis and diverticulitis, gallstones, gas, gastroesophageal reflux, peptic ulcer, hemochromatosis, hemorrhoids, hepatitis, hiatal hernia, Hirschsprung's disease, inguinal hernia, Ménétrier's disease, pancreatitis, porphyria, proctitis, short bowel syndrome, traveler's diarrhea, ulcerative colitis, Whipple's disease, Wilson's disease and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.

Diseases

• Center for Disease Control
  Includes news from the CDC, health information on various diseases, traveler's health information, publications and data&statistics.
• Office of Rare Diseases
  Provides information about ongoing or planned research studies and clinical trials about rare diseases and conditions.
• National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
  NIAID offers information on AIDS, including treatment and prevention; asthma and allergies; chronic fatigue syndrome; emerging infectious diseases; fungal diseases; malaria; sexually transmitted diseases; tuberculosis; chickenpox; common colds; cytomegalovirus; flu; giardiasis; group A streptococcal infections; mononucleosis; Lyme disease; mastocytosis; parasitic roundworm diseases; rabies, sinusitis, tick-borne diseases; primary immune deficiency; and Wegener's granulomatosis.

Drugs: Pharmaceutical and Over-the-Counter

• RxList
  A searchable database of about 4000 prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs designed for use by the lay public. A Top 200 Prescriptions feature, representing nearly two-thirds of all prescriptions filled in the U.S., is available with links to generic prescribing information.

Eye Problems

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
  Includes information on eye health and safety, low vision resources, and eye conditions such as cataract; glaucoma; low vision; macular degeneration; amblyopia; learning disabilities and vision; ptosis; strabismus; AIDS, HIV and the eye; diabetic retinopathy, and floaters and flashers.
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  Information about cataracts, cataract surgery and refractive surgery, including videos of surgical procedures.
• National Eye Institute
  Section on "Disease Information for Patients" includes brochures on age-related macular degeneration; cataract; corneal disease; diabetic retinopathy; glaucoma and histoplasmosis.
• Prevent Blindness America
  Very comprehensive site with information about macular degeneration, cataracts, computers and your eyes, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, low vision and common eye myths. Special children's section with information on amblyopia and strabismus. Also includes information on eye safety and eye tests you can perform at home.

First Aid

• American Red Cross
  Comprehensive list of safety and health topics, including information on courses and programs affiliated with the American Red Cross.

Foot Problems

• American Association of Podiatric Physicians and Surgeons
  The Resources section of this site includes A Foot Talk Place on the Net which offers information on a variety of foot disorders, including heel pain, corns, calluses, ingrown toenails, metatarsal stress fracture and bunions as well as foot anatomy. Links to other foot-related sites are also provided.
  
  
• American Podiatric Medical Assocation
  This site includes sections on Foot Health and Foot Facts. The Foot Health section includes information on aging, arthritis, athlete's foot, children's feet, diabetes, flying, foot and ankle njuries, foot health, footwear, forefoot surgery, fungal nails, heel pain, orthoses (arch supports), rearfoot surgery, walking, warts and women's feet. Information on sports-related foot health is also offered.

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