Links & Informational Resources

Allergy & Immunology
         General Resources
Airborne Allergens , National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Respiratory and Allergy Conditions
         Medical Organizations
Allergy and Asthma Network
         Patient Handouts
Children's Allergies
Exercise Suggestions for Allergic and Asthmatic Patients
Facts on Stinging Insects
Food Allergy
Hay Fever
House Dust Allergy
How to Create a Dust-Free Bedroom
Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots)
Immunotherapy Fact Sheet
Insect Stings
Pet Allergy
Urticaria
Alternative Medicine
         General Resources
Fraudulent Health Claims
Information About Dietary Supplements
Quackwatch
Cancer
         From Your Doctor
Cancer Glossary
Early Cancer Detection
         General Resources
Cancer Resource Center
Oncolink
Prostate Cancer
         Medical Organizations
American Brain Tumor Association
         Patient Handouts
Surgery for Cancer
Cardiovascular
         General Resources
Congenital Heart Defect Diagrams , University of Kansas Medical Center
The Heart - An Online Presentation , The Franklin Institute
         Medical Organizations
American Heart Association
Childhood Issues
         General Resources
Behavior, Emotions and Development of Children , Nemours Foundation
Childhood Development , Bright Futures
Parent's Place
         Patient Handouts
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder , National Institute of Mental Health
Bedwetting , American Academy of Pediatrics
Childcare: What's Best For Your Family , American Academy of Pediatrics
Your Child's Growth , American Academy of Pediatrics
Dentistry
         General Resources
Pediatric Dentistry - Information for Parents
Disease Prevention
         General Resources
Childhood Safety , Nemours Foundation
Traveler's Health , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Vaccines - General Information , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
         Patient Handouts
1999 Immunization Schedule , American Academy of Pediatrics
Breast Self-Examination , American Academy of Family Physicians
Chickenpox Vaccine (Varicella) , American Academy of Pediatrics
Protect Your Child From Poison , American Academy of Pediatrics
Shopping Guide to Car Seats , American Academy of Pediatrics
Sun Protection for Children , American Academy of Dermatology
The Sun and Your Skin , American Academy of Dermatology
Vaccination for Hepatits A & B , The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Vaccine - Chickenpox (Varicella) , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Vaccine - Diptheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTP and DTaP) , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Vaccine - Haemophilus Influenza type B (Hib) , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Vaccine - Influenza , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Vaccine - Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine (MMR) , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Vaccine - Pneumococcal , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Vaccine - Tetanus and Diphtheria (Td) , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Vaccines - Childhood Immunization Schedule , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Ear, Nose & Throat
         General Resources
Middle Ear Fluid in Young Children , Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
         Patient Handouts
Rhinitis , American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology
Sinusitis , National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Emotional & Mental Health
         General Resources
Psychiatric Disorder Affecting Children - Facts for Families , American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
         Patient Handouts
Autism , National Institute of Mental Health
Learning Disabilities , National Institute of Mental Health
Temper Tantrums , American Academy of Pediatrics
Understanding the Child with ADHD , American Academy of Pediatrics
Endocrine (Hormones)
         General Resources
Diabetes Information , National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Endocrine & Metabolic Diseases , National Institute on Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
         Medical Organizations
American Diabetes Association , American Diabetes Association
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation , Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
         Patient Handouts
Diabetes and Exercise , American Academy of Family Physicians
Eye
         General Resources
The Eye - NOAH , City University of New York
         Medical Organizations
National Eye Institute , National Eye Institute
Gastrointestinal
         General Resources
Digestive Diseases , National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Digestive Health Tips , American College of Gastroenterology
Overview of Digestive Diseases , The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
The Digestive Diseases Dictionary , The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Your Digestive System and How it Works , The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
         Medical Organizations
Celiac Sprue Association
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
Hepatitis B Foundation
Resource of Digestive Disease Organizations , The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
         Patient Handouts
Common GI problems , American College of Gastroenterology
Constipation , The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Constipation , American Gastroenterological Association
Gas in the Digestive Tract , The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Gas in the Digestive Tract , American Gastroenterological Association
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Heartburn) , The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
H. Pylori , American Gastroenterological Association
Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children , The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Lactose Intolerance , The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Stool Soiling in Children , American Academy of Family Physicians
General Information
         General Resources
Atlas of the Human Body , American Medical Association
Choosing and Using a Health Plan , Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
Common Medical Conditions in Spanish , Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
Healthfinder: Index of Medical Resources , U.S.Department of Health and Human Services
Medical News , Reuters
PubMed - Medline Access , National Library of Medicine
         Medical Organizations
American Academy of Pediatrics
         Patient Handouts
Adoption , American Society of Reproductive Medicine
Infections
         General Resources
Common Childhood Infections , Nemours Foundation
Index of Infectious Diseases , National Center of Infectious Diseases
         Medical Organizations
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
         Patient Handouts
Common Cold , National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Flu , National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
HIV , Journal of the American Medical Association
Insurance
         Patient Handouts
Aetna
Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Cigna
Humana
Prudential
United Healthcare
Medical Tests & Procedures
         General Resources
Common Blood Tests , American Medical Association
Common Radiology Tests , American Medical Association
Organ Transplantation , National Institutes of Health
Medications
         General Resources
Drug Database , Pharmaceutical Information Network
Nonprescription Pain Relievers , National Institutes of Health
         Patient Handouts
A Guide to Children's Medications , American Academy of Pediatrics
Anti-oxidant Vitamins , American Heart Association
Chickenpox and Corticosteroids , American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology
Cholesterol Lowering Drugs , American Heart Association
Harmful Effects of Medicines on the Digestive Tract , The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Long-acting Inhaled Bronchodilators , American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology
Your Child & Antibiotics , American Academy of Pediatrics
Musculoskeletal
         General Resources
Common Orthopedic Conditions , American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
         Patient Handouts
Back Injury Prevention - Do Back Belts Work? , National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Knee Problems , National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Neurological
         General Resources
Headaches , American Council for Headache Education Web Site
Headaches , American Council for Headache Education Web Site
Migraine Headache , American Medical Association
Migraine Headache , American Medical Association
Neurological Conditions A to Z , National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Neurological Conditions A to Z , National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
         Medical Organizations
Epilepsy Foundation , Epilepsy Foundation
Epilepsy Foundation , Epilepsy Foundation
         Patient Handouts
Febrile Seizures , American Academy of Pediatrics
Febrile Seizures , American Academy of Pediatrics
Nutrition & Fitness
         General Resources
Achieve Your Healthy Weight , National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Nutrition Analysis Tool , Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign
Nutrition Basics , American Medical Association
Nutrition and Fitness in Children , Nemours Foundation
Nutrition and Obesity , National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Step by Step: Eating to Lower Your High Blood Cholesterol , National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
         Medical Organizations
La Leche League , La Leche League
         Patient Handouts
Monosodium Glutamate , Food and Drug Administration
Obstetrics & Gynecology
         General Resources
Infertility Information , Fertile Thoughts
Infertility Information , American Society of Reproductive Medicine
Planned Parenthood , Planned Parenthood
Pregnancy - NOAH , City University of New York
Woman's Health Columns , American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
         Patient Handouts
Diagnostic Testing for Male Factor Infertility , American Society of Reproductive Medicine
Genetic Screening for Birth Defects , American Society of Reproductive Medicine
Human Papillomavirus and Genital Warts , National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) , American Society of Reproductive Medicine
Prediction of Fertility Potential in Older Female Patients , American Society of Reproductive Medicine
Preeclampsia , American Academy of Family Physicians
Pregnancy: What To Expect When It's Past Your Due Date , American Academy of Family Physicians
Prenatal Diagnosis: Amniocentesis and CVS , American Academy of Family Physicians
Risks of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) , American Society of Reproductive Medicine
Sexual Dysfunction , American Society of Reproductive Medicine
Stress And Infertility , American Society of Reproductive Medicine
Unexplained Infertility , American Society of Reproductive Medicine
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
         Medical Organizations
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons , American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
         Patient Handouts
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate , American Academy of Family Physicians
Respiratory
         General Resources
Air Quality , American Lung Association
Asthma - Patient Information , National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Asthma Information , American Lung Association
Lung Diseases A to Z , American Lung Association
Pulmonary Information , National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Skin
         General Resources
Alopecia Areata , National Alopecia Areata Foundation
Cosmetic Safety , Food and Drug Administration
         Patient Handouts
Poison Ivy & Poison Oak , National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases