Bitstream's Medical Links

Medical Organisations

	World Health Organisation (W.H.O.) / Organisation Mondiale De La Sante
	Medicins Sans Frontiers
	St. Johns Ambulance [World-Wide] St. Johns Ambulance [Australia Wide] St. Johns Ambulance [Victoria, Australia]
	Health Net [Victoria]
	Australian Medical Association (AMA) [National]
	Australian Medical Students Association
	The Lancet
	Cancer News
	Vesalius Anatomy Project
	WHO Vision 2020 Project
	Australian Prescriber
	Clinicians Health Channel - [Victorian Government, Australia] Access to MIMS, Therapeutic Guidelines etc

Medical Sites of Interest

Miscellaneous

World Health Organisation (W.H.O.) / Organisation Mondiale De La Sante
Medscape A General Interest Medical Review
Health-Gate
Deciphering Doctor's Prescriptions
Australian Health Network
Bitstream's Unofficial Medicine Page

Medical Resources on the Internet

Free Medline Searches - Worldwide, covers many free medline access points - Brilliant!
Ingrateful Med [NLM Medline Search] - Excellent
Lycos Health & Medicine Resources Listing
Yahoo's Health Resources Listing
Yahoo's Medical Education Listing - Highly Recommended
Australian Medical Network
MedWeb *** Extremely Comprehensive Medical Site Listing ***
Nursing Resources - Maintained by Wendy Rains
More Nursing Resources
American Academy of Family Physicians
Internet Resources: Women's Health
Disease Database Highly Recommended
American Medical Association
American Heart Association
KidsHealth.org
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease
Seniors' Health-Related Resources
Virtual WWW Library - Medicine [Oregon Health Sciences University, US]
Dr. Price's World of Medicine Medicine Links
Australian Medical Review - Review of recent medical news -> Fantastic!
Victorian Government Healthnet
Law & Ethics - Entire textbook online!

Hospitals on the Internet

Worldwide Hospitals (Excluding USA) Excellent! This site contains links to many hospitals around the world!
Hospitals in the USA
Hospitals In Australia
Hospitals in Queensland, Australia

Medical Faculties on the Internet

Faculty of Medicine at Melbourne University
Gynaecology Oncology Dept., Mercy Hospital, Melbourne Uni.
Brownless Medical Library [University of Melbourne, Australia]
Faculty of Medicine at Monash University
Medical Schools (WorldWide)
TBS' Medical Schools Worldwide Comprehensive!

Medical Sites for Students

Virtual Medical Centre
Virtual Frog Dissection Kit
Online Medical Dictionary
Virtual Heart Tour Highly Recommended
Virtual Heart Tour - mirror
Download JOSEPH JOSEPH is an ECG tutorial program for IBM PCs/Compatibles
Basic Clinical Skills Highly Recommended
Virtual Stethoscope - Fantastic
Dictionary of Cell Biology Highly Recommended
Primer on Medical Genetics - Excellent - 5 stars!
Genome Database - www.gdb.org
Suturing - MedicineAU
Medical Education Page
Virtual Clinical Examination Excellent guide on clinical examination
Continued Medical Education

Journals

The Lancet
British Medical Journal (BMJ)
New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM)
Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA)
Medical Journal of Australia:
Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Journal
Journal of Immunology
Immunology Today
Journal of Clinical Investigation
American Journal of Epidemiology
Journal of bacteriology
Journal of virology
Blood
Chest
International journal of dermatology
Circulation
Archives of Surgery
British Journal of Anaesthetics
Arthritis and Rheumatism
Respiratory Care Journal Online
Medical & Surgical Dermatology
Endocrinology
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Nature
Cell
Science
Online Journals Worldwide [Kagoshima University] - Good resource

-- Alphabetical Links Start Here --

Addictions

Addiction - Criteria & Definition
Nicotine Addiction [US Based National Institute for Drug Addiction, NIDA]
Web of Addictions
Internet Addiction
Centre for On-Line Addiction [COLA]
Habit Smart
Addiction, recovery and prevention
Substance abuse internet sites [US Based National Institute for Health]

Allergies

On Line Allergy Centre

Alternative Medicine

Herbal Medicine

Planet herbs
Medicinal herb FAQ
Herbology subject index

Homeopathy

Homeopathic medicine FAQ

Yoga

Yoga Paths
Sivanada Yoga Om Page
YogaCentral
Yoga@The Board
The Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother

Alzheimer's Disease

What causes Alzheimer's Disease [www.diseases-explained.doc]
Alzheimer's Association of Victoria [Victoria, Australia]
Alzheimer's Association [US Based]
Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease [Alzheimer's Association]
Alzheimers Disease Menu [Harvard University]
Doctors Guide to Alzheimers on the Internet [www.docguide.com]
Alzheimers Page [Washington University, USA]

Anaphylaxis / Anaphylactic Shock

Anaphylaxis [eMedicine]
Anaphylactic vs anaphylactoid reactions

Anatomy

Digital Anatomist **Extremely Highly Recommended **
Anatomy
More Anatomy
Visible Human Project - Worldwide Sites
Visible Human Viewer - Fantastic! Note - requires Java Capable browser
Medical Students And Cadavers Highly Recommended
Radialogy and Anatomy Learning Tools [Washington]

Anaemia

Fanconi Anaemia

Fanconi Anaemia [Children's Cancer Web]

Iron Deficiency Anaemia

Iron deficiency vs Anaemia of chronic disease - Excellent Introduction to Anaemias [Nurse Practitioner]
Iron Disorders
Anaemia of Chronic Disease [Iron Disorders Institute]
Thalassemia [Iron Disorders Institute] - Nb Also see Genetic Disease
Diagnosing Iron Deficiency Anaemia [Oregon Health Sciences University]

Thalassemia

Thalassemia [www.thalassemia.com]

Anaesthetics

Virtual Anaesthetics Textbook - University of Sydney - Excellent Resource
Endotracheal Intubation
Endotracheal Intubation - MedStudents.Com.Br
Global Textbook of Anaesthesia [GasNet]
Endotracheal Intubation - Difficult Patients [GasNet]
Anaesthesia Forums [Anesthesia Forums] - Anesthesia, Respiratory and Critical Care fields

Arthritis

American College of Rheumatology
Rheumatology Index
Division of Rheumatology - Multimedia site to aid doctors in diagnosing and treating arthritis.
About Arthritis [Medicine.net]

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis [medscape.com]
Osteoarthritis [American Medical Association]
Arthritis Net
The Arthritis Society Canadian Based Society for Arthritis Support
Arthritis Foundation Victorian Based Arthritis Foundation
Osteoarthritis [University of Washington, Orthopaedics]
Arthritis - Doctor's Guide to the Internet

Reiters Syndrome

Reiters Syndrome

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis - Excellent Site [DrDocOnline]
Rheumatoid Arthritis & Anaemia
Rheumatoid Arthritis Links
Rheumatoid Arthritis Fact Sheet [AARDA]
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Drugs Used to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
Juvenile Arthritis

Asthma

-- See Respiratory Disorders --

Aviation & Aerospace Medicine

Aerospace & Aviation Links
Human Physiology Changes in Space
Aviation Medicine

Autopsy

Virtual Autopsy

Cancer

General Cancer Servers/Information :

Cancer Glossary - List & explanation of terms used in oncology
Cancer Primer [Merck Manual Extract]
Association of Cancer Online Resources [www.acor.org]
Ben May Institute for Cancer Research
Cancer Guide [www.cancerguide.org]
Womens Cancer Network [www.wcn.org]
Onco-Link [University of Pennsylvania, USA]
CNS Paraneoplastic syndromes [Merck Manual]

Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer - Doctors Guide to the internet
Facts on Breast Cancer [Mediconsult]
Breast Cancer & the BrCa1 Gene Info about breast cancer gene
Homearts Breast Cancer Page
Breast cancer types [CancerNet]
Breast Cancer [Noah]
Breast Cancer [CancerNews]

Colon Cancer

Colon Cancer [OncoLink]
Colon Cancer [www.meds.com]
Colon & Rectal Cancer [American Cancer Society]
Colon Cancer Information/Screening

Leukaemia

Leukemia Society of America Highly Recommended
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
Haematological Malignancies - Excellent
Mayo Clinic : Leukaemia
Acute Leukemia of Childhood and Adolescence
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) Frequently Asked QuestionsCML including inf. about Philadelphia Chromosome [ACOR]
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Hairy Cell Leukemia

Squirrel Tales Site for parents of children with leukemia

Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer Online [www.lungcanceronline.org]
What you need to know about lung cancer [www.ontumor.com]
Lung Cancer
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer [CancerNet]
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer [NCI]
Small Cell Lung Cancer [CancerNet]
Oncolink - Small Cell Lung Cancer [Oncolink]

Melanoma

Melanoma Matrix - Excellent guide to diagnosis of melanoma

Myeloma

International Myeloma Foundation - Recommended Starting Point
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation [MultipleMyeloma.Org]
Myeloma [Leukaemia Society of America]
Multiple Myeloma [MedStudents.Com]

Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer [CancerGuide]
The Prostate Cancer Home Page
Prostate Health
Prostate Cancer Screening

Cardiology

Cardiocenter: Emergency Cardiology
Clinical Cardiology [US Based Organisation]
Digoxin
Diltiazem
Nifedipine
Cardiac ionotropic drugs
Heart Sounds
CADI : Heart Sounds
Cardiac Monitoring Procedures

Bradyarrhythmias

AHA clinical Guidelines for Catheter Ablation [AHA]

Cardiac Failure

Heart Failure - American Heart Association

Disease

Cardiovascular Embryology - Fantastic Site

Coronary Angiography

Angiography - American Heart Association

Coronary Arterial Bypass Graft

CABG - American Heart Association Journal

Echocardiography

Echocardiography - Uses and prognostic information [American Heart Association]
Echocardiography Library - Excellent reference pictures

ECG Interpretation

ECG Learning Centre
ECG Interpretation
ECG Arrhythmias [Arrhythmia.com]
Cardiology CME ECG Atlas
ECG Quiz [Online Journal Cardiology]
12 Lead ECG Library Excellent reference for learning ECGs
ECG Filing Room - More ECG's
Internet ECG Medical Education Quiz

Myocardial Infarct

Myocardial Infarction [eMedicine.COM]
Myocardial Infarction ECG Index - Review by site/territory - [Online Journal Cardiology]
Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs - AHA

Tachyarrhythmias

Atrial Fibrillation Diagnosis & Management - AHA - Excellent Guide
Atrial Flutter [eMedicine.COM]
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Flutter & Fibrillation
Supraventricular Tachycardias - [CE Connection]
Supraventricular Tachycardias

Cardiovascular disease

1995 Heart & Stroke Guide [American Heart Assoc.]
Cardiovascular disease
Anatomy of Stroke
Guidelines for Thrombolytic therapy for strokes [American Heart Assoc.]
Carotid Endarterectomy [American Heart Assoc.]
Management of Atrial Fibrillation & Warfarin
Cardiovascular disease & stroke information
Therapeutic use of aspirin in cardiovascular disease
Role of obesity in Heart Disease
Angina - excellent reference
Unstable Angina
What is hypertension?
Hypertension Network
Hypertension Primer - 2nd Ed - American Heart Association
Malignant Hypertension
Are hypertension and high salt intake related?
Patient Education Materials for hypertension

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Patiet's guide to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome [Sechrest] - Excellent Resource
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome [Canadian Centre for Occupational Health]
Anatomy of the Hand [Southern Californian Orthopaedic Institute]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome [Southern Californian Orthopaedic Institute]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome [American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Plastic surgery - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Excellent resource

Congenital Disorders

Congenital Heart DiseaseCongenital Heart Disease Information & Resources
Congenital Heart Disease Resource Page
Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital Myopathies & Weakness
Congenital Hip Dislocation

Connective Tissue Disorders

Fibromyalgia
Behcet's disease

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

CPR Simulator [CPRISM]
St. Johns Ambulance [World-Wide]
St. Johns Ambulance [Victoria, Australia]

Cranio-Facial Anomalies

Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate Internet Resources
Cleft Lip/Palate Repair Poster
Management and Surgical Treatment of Cleft Lip/Palate [Virtual Hospital]
American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA/CPF)
Cleft Lip/Palate
Pierre Robin Syndrome
OMIM search for syndromes with cleft lip - over 140 syndromes
OMIM search for syndromes with cleft palata - over 250 syndromes
Cranio-facial abnormalities - esp craniosynostosis
Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate Surgery - Excellent

Delirium

-- See Psychiatry - Organic Brain Disorders --

Dementia

-- See Alzheimer's Disease --
-- See Psychiatry - Organic Brain Disorders --

Dermatology

Online Digital Dermatology Image Library - Excellent Dermatology Resource
Dermatology Image Quiz
Dermatology Internet Service - Offers an atlas, case studies, lectures and patient information.
Dermatology Online Journal
Dermatology News
Dermatology Online Journal
National Skin Centre of Singapore
Department of Dermatology, Mie University, Japan
Psoriasis Frequently Asked Questions
Psoriasis Self Help Information
Advances In Psoriasis Treatment Offer Hope To Millions
National Psoriasis Foundation - USA
Psoriasis Links - Excellent
Psoriasis Article (Rola M.D.,M.Sc)
Psoriasis - Questions and Answers
Acne
American Association of Dermatology
Cutaneous Drug Reaction Database

Diet

What are Vitamins?
More on Vitamins
Definitions of Vitamins
Minerals
Recommended Daily Intake for Vitamins/Minerals
Diet & Weight Loss
Vegetarian Diet Information
Diabetes & Diet
Obesity and Weight Loss in General Practice
Vitamin B12
Schillings Test & Vit B12
Caffeine in the diet

Downs Syndrome

National Down's Syndrome Support Group - U.S. Based
How to treat people with Downs Syndrome
Down Syndrome
Association for children with Down's syndrome

Embryology

The Visible Embryo - Week By Week Summaries Including Pictures and Video
Dept. of Embryology - Carnegie Institution of Washington
Univ. of Tuebingen - Institute for Human Anatomy and Embryology

Emergency Medicine

Emergency Medicine and Primary Care (EMBBS)
Injury Control Resource Information Network
Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness (CCEP)
Wilderness Emergency Medical Institute [Canada]
First Aid on the Trail - Be prepared when you're off the beaten path with kits from L.L. Bean.
Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center (HIPRC)
MedicineNet - First Aid
Snake bite First Aid

Emphysema

-- See Respiratory Disorders --

Endocrinology

Addison's Disease

Addison's Disease - [NIDDK, US] - Excellent reference
Australian Addison's Disease Association
Facts about Addison's Disease
Addisonian Crisis
Acute Adrenal Crisis - Addisonian Crisis [Healthanswers.com]
Adrenal.com
Hematologic, Electrolyte, and Metabolic Disorders: Adrenal Disease - Excellent

Cushings' Syndrome / Cushings' Disease

Cushing's syndrome

Diabetes Insipidus

Diabetes Insipidus Foundation, Inc
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus Organisation - WorldWide
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus - HealthLinkUSA
Diabetes Insipidus and Related Diseases
Diabetes Insipidus - AAFP Patient Handout

Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes.com - Diabetic Information Resource
Pathology of diabetes & its complications - WebPath
Diabetes Overview
Diabetes Control & Complications Trial [DCCT]
Diabetes Eye Disease
Gestational Diabetes
Non Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
The Diabetes Page
Diabetic gourmet
National institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
International Diabetes Web Site

Hypercalcaemia

Hypercalcaemia [eMedicine]

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis - University of Utah, USA

Phaeochromocytoma

Phaechromocytoma [Endocrine Web]

SIADH

Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH Secretion [SIADH]

Thyroid Disorders

Thryoid Gland Diseases
Thyroid Home Page - Physician Information; Excellent
Tests used for thyroid disorders - Excellent
Thyroid Cancer - Excellent

E.N.T.

Oto-Laryngeal Net
Common simple emergencies - Pharyngitis
East Melbourne Hearing Research Group [Australian Based Organisation]
ENT Journal Sinus Care Centre Features multiple links and 3D Imagery [US Based]
Voice Centre - Excellent resource on Largyneal pathology and anatomy [Eastern Virginia Medical School]

Forensic Medicine

Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine

Gene Therapy

Human Gene Therapy Research
Human dimensions of Gene Therapy
Genetronics
Gene Therapy - Latest Information
W.H.O. Press Release - Gene Therapy
Gene Therapy Information
Gene Therapy & what it means to you
Reflections on Gene Therapy Highly Recommended
Pittsburg Human Gene Therapy Centre

Genetic Disease

Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM)

Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - [US Based]
Cystic Fibrosis Index of OnLine Resources - Excellent
Family Guide to CF Testing
CF Web
Cystic Fibrosis

Haemophilia

Haemophilia Home Page (Highly Recommended)
Haemophilia Gene Therapy
Blood Types Tutorial
Bloodline Hematology Resource
World Federation of Hemophilia

Von Willebrand's Disease

Von Willebrand's Disease

Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology Network [Australian Based]

General Practice

General Practice On Line
Teaching Modules in General Practice
Stanford University General Practice Teaching Modules - Excellent
Patient Information Leaflets - Good general medical information pamphlets!
Flu
A Cold or the Flu? Comparisons between Colds, influenza and pneumonia on clinical grounds
Sore Throat
Urinary Tract Infections
Information on illness in the Koorie Community
Otitis Media Hearing Disorders in the Aboriginal Community
Overview of Aboriginal Health Status in Queensland, Australia
Obesity and Weight Loss in General Practice
Ann Rose's Ultimate Birth Control Page - Very Comprehensive list of female/male contraception information on the net
Candida
1993 Guidelines on STD Treatment - Extremely Comprehensive

Gout

Gout [Arthritis Foundation, US]
Gout [Wellness Web]
Medications for Gout - Mayo Clinic

Gynaecology

Gynaecology History Taking
Gynaecology Examination Technique
Gynaecology Oncology Department, Mercy Hospital, Melbourne University
Pelvic Pain
Cervical Carcinoma - Excerpt from Merck Manual
Cervical Carcinoma - OncoLink Site
Colposcopic Terms Glossary - I
Colposcopic Terms Glossary - II
Virtual Classroom - Evalation of neoplasia and female lower genitary tract - Excellent
Gynaecological complications in women with bleeding disorders
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding and Amenorrhea
Dictionary of reproductive terms - Extremely comprehensive!
Endometriosis - Information & Links
Mayo health reference on Endometriosis
Secondary amenorrhoea
Merck Manual - Amenorrhoea
1993 Guidelines on STD Treatment - Extremely Comprehensive

Haematology

Transfusion Manual [UCLA]
Blood Grouping
Blood Typing/Grouping

Histology

Anatomy & Histology
Histology Society of Ohio, US.
HSO-Web
Histology
Histology Index
Electronic Guide to Histology ** Highly Recommended **
Histology Lessons
Histology Practice Practical
Human Histology Images

Immunology

Journal of Immunology
Immunology Lectures
Immunology Lectures & Syllabus for Study
Immunology Related Sites
Immunology Information

Immunisation

Centre for Communicable Diseases (CDC) Immunisation Guide Highly Recommended
Travel Health Information

Infections

See Also - Microbiology, Virology

Hepatitis

Hepatitis
Hepatitis Education Project
Atlas of Liver Pathology
Hepatitis A - [GMHC]
Hep A Fact Sheet [CDC]
Hepatitis B Virus
Hep. B Travel Information
Hep. B. Vaccination - [C.D.C. US]
Management of Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C Foundation [WorldWide]
Hepatitis C Therapy
Managing Hepatitis C
Hepatitis E - CDC Fact Sheet
Hepatitis G - CDC Fact Sheet
Hepatitis G

HIV/AIDS

United Nations AIDS Organisation - Recommended Starting Point HIV Net [WorldWide]
HIV/AIDS Internet Resource Centre
AIDS Resources on the Internet #2
AIDS related Information
World Health Organisation AIDS page HIV related Candidiasis
Candida
The Candida Page

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)

Herpes Overview for clinicians - Comprehensive Australia Site on HSV
Chicken Pox - Varicella Zoster
Shingles

Influenza

Flunet - Worldwide Demographic Data [WHO Surveillance]
Influenza Isolates Worldwide [WHO Surveillance - Updated weekly]
WHO Influenza Pandemic Plan - Updated 1999
WHO Flu vaccine recommendations

Polio Myelitis

The Late Effects of Polio Myelitis
Rollin' Rat - Mega post-polio syndrome and disabilities resource site.
A History of Polio
Polio Survivors Newsletters
What is Polio?
The Late Effects of Polio Myelitis
A History of Polio
Polio Survivors Newsletters
What is Polio?

Travel Medicine

Travel Health Online

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis Fact Sheet [W.H.O.]
TB Information [C.D.C. - US]
Tuberculosis Research Centre - Madras, India
Primary Care TB Teaching Modules - [Stanford] Excellent!!
Pathology of Tuberculosis
Meaning of a positive Mantoux/PPD [American Family Physician]
Disseminated TB
Tuberculosis Web Sites
Paediatric TB - [KidsHealth]

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Crohn's / Colitis Page
Crohn's Disease
Medications Overview for IBD - Excellent
Crohn's Disease Overview
Ulcerative Colitis Overview

Intensive Care Medicine

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

ACLS Algorithsm [www.cardiac.org]

Central Venous Pressure Monitoring

Central Venous Monitoring [RT Corner]
CVP Monitoring [University of Tasmania - Health Sciences]

Paediatric Advanced Life Support

Paediatric Advanced Life Support [MDChoice.COM]

Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure Monitoring

PAWP Monitoring [University of Tasmania - Health Sciences]

Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome

Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome Support Group

Menieres Disease

Menieres Disease

Mental Health

Psychology Web
Tourette Syndrome - Resources

Microbiology

Microbiology on the Net Highly Recommended
Microbiology Resoureces
Microbiology Web
Introduction to Clinical Microbiology
DNA Vaccine Web

Migraines

Official Migraine Foundation Home Page
Headache Research Group - Migraine
Basilar Artery Migraine Page
The Migraine Information Site
Migraine Information Centre
Migraines
Ronda's Migraine Page
Migraine [AMA]
National Headache Foundation [US Based]
Migraine Resource Centre
Headache Central
ACHENet - Headaches
MigraineZine

Neonatalogy

Merck Manual - Transient tachypnoea of the newborn
Causes of neonatal jaundice
Perspectives on neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia
Neonatology on the Web - Teaching files; fantastic reference
Neonatal Notes

Neurofibromatosis

Neurofibromatosis Resources - Excellent guide [Harvard Based]

Neuromuscular Disorders

Neuromuscular Disorders - including motor neuron disease, diabetic amyotrophy etc
Neuromuscular Diseases Highly Recommended

Nephrology / Renal Medicine

Nephrology - Best Practice - Guidelines for BP, proteinuria treatment - [St. James]
Inherited Kidney Diseases [KidneyDoctor.COM]
What is Glomerulonephritis?
Nephrotic Syndrome - [OutlineMed.COM] - Excellent
Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephrotic Syndrome in the Adolescent [Teaching Case, National Kidney Foundation (US)]

End Stage Renal Disease - Includes dialysis information - Excellent
Renal Osteodystrophy

Neurology

Neuroanatomy & Neuropathology links on the Internet - Useful Area to start
Online Neuropathology Atlas
Whole Brain Atlas
Neurobiology Excellent
Brainstem
Bells Palsy

Obstetrics

O & G Glossary Of Terms
T.O.R.C.H. Infections
Clinical Practice Recommendations for Gestational Diabetes
Understanding Gestational Diabetes -- Fantastic reference --
Understanding Gestational Diabetes
Parental guide for Gestational Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes - A to Z
Placenta praevia
Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy
Renal Cortical Necrosis due to Placental Abruption
Late Antepartum Haemorrhage
Rhesus Isoimmunisation
IntraUterine Growth Retardation (I.U.G.R.)
IUGR - Definition
Fetal Monitoring Frequently Asked Questions
Post-natal Depression [PDF File, WA Gov Public Health Site]

Opthalmology

-- Also see Ears Nose & Throat (ENT) section --

Eye Diseases - Excellent List of Links - Five Stars!
Images of the eye from Netter's Anatomy Atlas
Opthalmology Learning Modules - Excellent

Anatomy/Neuroanatomy of the eye and visual system

Anatomy of the eye and ear
Neuro-opthalmology

Cataracts

Cataracts

Diabetic Opthalmology

Diabetes and the eye

Glaucoma

Glaucoma Foundation - [US Based Organisation]
Glaucoma [National Eye Institute (US)]
Understanding Glaucoma [RNIB (UK)]

Paediatric Opthalmology Disorders & Information

American Assoc. for Paediatric Opthalmology & Strabismus
Paediatric Eye Disorders [New England Eye Centre]
Paediatric Opthalmology Links [Childrens Hospital of Buffalo, US]
Strabismus - Web Book [Childrens Hospital of Buffalo, US]
Amblyopia [Childrens Hospital of Buffalo (US)]
Amblyopia [Canadian Opthalmological Society]
Journal of Paediatric Opthalmology & Strabismus

Orthopaedics

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics - Fantastic online reference
Patellofemoral Syndrome

Ankle Trauma

Inversion Injuries - AAFP Factsheet

Fractures

Galeazzi's Fracture [Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics]
Bennett's Fracture/Dislocation [Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics]

Perthes' Disease

Perthes' Disease - Orthoseek.COM

Shoulder Injuries

Shoulder Problems [Sechrest] - Recommended
Shoulder [National Institute of Arthritis,Musculoskeletal and skin diseases]
The Shoulder [Laguna Medical Systems]
Shoulder Dislocation/Fractures
Bankart Lesion [Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics]
Anterior Shoulder Reconstruction - Bankart's procedure [Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics]

Pathology

Univerisity Of Melbourne Pathology
Internet Resources for Pathology
The Urbana Atlas of Pathology
Martindale's Health Science Guide, Pathology & Virology Center
Martindale's Health Science Guide - Excellent
Amyloid
Ed's Pathology Links and Notes
Internet Atlas of Pathology - Fantastic!

Paediatrics - Medicine

Paediatrics on the net - Excellent reference site
The Childs Doctor
Virtual Childrens Hospital
Breath Holding Attacks
Child Secure - Breath Holding Attacks
Parent-Time : Breath Holding Attacks
Development Checkups - Milestones
Illustrated Timeline - Milestones within first year
Intoeing (Pidgeon Toes)
Childhood Infections - Scarlet Fever
Thrive Online - Scarlet Fever
Henoch-Schonlein Purpura
Henoch Schonlein Purpura Article - Excellent
Tracheo-Malacia
Not all that wheezes is asthma
Idiopathic Thrombocytopaenic Purpura [ITP] - Fantastic reference

Paediatrics - Surgery

OnLine Pediatric Surgery Handbook - Good starting point
Paediatric Neurosurgery Home Page - Excellent
Salter-Harris Classification of paediatric fractures
Salter-Harris Fractures

Paediatrics - Surgery - Biliary Atresia

Biliary Atresia [University of Maryland, USA]
Biliary Atresia [Virtual Hospital] Biliary Atresia - Children's Liver Alliance

Parkinsons Disease

World Parkinsons Disease Association [World-Wide organisation]
Parkinsons Institute [US Based]
Parkinson's Home Page (Highly Recommended)
National Parkinson Foundation [US Based organisation]
Parkinson's Disease - Teaching Presentation
Mulligan Foundation (Parkinson's Support & Research Group)
Yahoo - Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Information Somerset Pharmaceuticals guide to Parkinsons
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
Parkinson's New Zealand
Parkinson's Assocation of Western Australia [Australian based organiosation]

Pharmacology

Rx List - Fantastic!
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacokinetics - Virtual Anaesthesia Textbook
Efficacy of ipratropium bromide in combination with salbutamol
Pharmacology Resources Highly Recommended - Includes Practice Exams!
Pharmacology Information Excellent
Pharmacology Exams
Pharmacology - Anaesthetics Documentation Excellent
GlaxoWellcome
MIMS Current Australian Drug Prescription Database
Digoxin
Diltiazem
Nifedipine
Pravastatin
Tissue Plasminogen Activator [American Heart Assoc.]

Poisons

Poisons Information Database - Dangerous Animals
Natural Toxins and Poisons in Snakes
Drugs & Poisons Act of Victoria

Psychiatry

Anorexia Nervosa

Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia Bulimia Nervosa Association [A.B.N.A.] - Australian Based Organisation
Links for Anorexia Nervosa

Anxiety Disorders

Mental Health Net - All About Anxiety
What is anxiety?
Anxiety Disorders
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Panic Anxiety Disorder Association of Western Australia [PADAWA, Australian Based Organisation]
Fact Sheet for PTSD
Symptoms of PTSD
Medications for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder [OCD]
NIMH - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Treatment for OCD
What are phobias?

Delirium

Delirium
Virtual Hospital Pyschiatric Emergencies - Delirum

Dementia

-- Also See Alzheimer's Disease --
Dementia
Facing Dementia - A Guide for patients
Merck Manual - Dementia; Aetiology and Classification
Fact Sheet - Dementia
Dementia: Management of Behavior Problems
Dementia Information Resource - Wellness Interactive Network

Depression

Depression.COM (Highly Recommended)
Coping With Depression

Emergency Psychiatry

Emergency Psychiatry Service Handbook - Excellent!

Psychoanalysis

Freud's Psychoanalysis

Schizophrenia

NIMH - Schizophrenia, Questions and Answers
Schizophrenia; Doctors Guide to the Internet
Schizophrenia Home Page - Excellent reference
Treatment of Schizophrenia
Lilly - Impact of schizophrenia

Radiology

Mammography [UNC Radiology Teaching File] - Excellent
ChestX-Ray.COM [ChestXRay.COM] - Recommended thoracic radiology site
Medical Imaging F.A.Q. [www.FAQs.org] - Guide to radiology hardware and software

Respiratory Disorders

Respiratory Sounds - Excellent introduction to auscultation

Asthma

Asthma (Highly Recommended)
Patricia Wrean's Asthma & Allergy Resources (Highly Recommended)

Chronic Bronchitis & Emphysema (C.O.A.D.)

Chronic Obstructive Airways Diseases - C.O.A.D Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis etc
Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease
Pathology of C.O.A.D.

Emphysema

Emphysema
Inherited Emphysema
Volume Reduction Surgery for Emphysema
Emphysema Page

Software

Health Programs & Data for Palm-Pilot - Excellent resource for this fantastic PDA
Medical Software Companies Listing [MultiMedia Reference Library]
Misc/medical - Medical Software Catalog
Med-Ed archive at the University of California, Irvine.
University of Houston med-ed mirror(Gopher)
Medicine Software at the University of Valencia, Spain.
University of Limburg - Dept. of Medical Informatics - FTP
Slice of Life Anonymous FTP Server -- Download Demos! (Some nice pictures!)
University of Texas - Houston Medical School: extensive medical education archive.
State University of Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Interactive Anatomy programs
Medical Education Software Home Page

Surgery

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

See Vascular Surgery

Breast Lumps

See Breast Cancer as differential diagnosis

Benign Breast Lumps - Excellent Surgical Guide

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Deep Vein Thrombosis [Index of Links]
DVT [eMEDICINE]
Deep Vein Thrombosis [MedStudents]

Diverticular Disease

Diverticular Disease/Diverticulitis

Musculoskeletal

Note - Also See Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Stenosing Tenosynovitis
DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger/Thumb [Sechrest]
Trigger Finger [US Based]

Small Bowel Obstruction

Small Bowel Obstruction [Emergency Medicine]
Small Bowel Obstruction Radiology [Virtial Hospital]

Large Bowel Obstruction

Large Bowel Obstruction [Emergency Medicine]
Distinguishing LBO and SBO on radiology

Renal Stones

Nephrolithiasis

Salivary Gland

Salivary Gland Swellings
Salivery Gland Disorders
Sialolithiasis

Varicose Veins

Varicose Veins

Vascular surgery

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Aortic aneurysms
Chronic Arterial Insufficiency - Critical Review [AMHRT]

Trauma

Trauma Centre
WWW Trauma-Net

Transplantation

Transplant Resources Directory
Transplant pathology Internet services

Virology

Viral Database
Virology
All about Viruses Highly Recommended
Institute for Virology Highly Recommended
Virology Course Notes Excellent
Influenza Information

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