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Popular Sites & Portals -back to top

USC Health Information Center
DoctorNet
Drug Topics
Hardin Meta Directory on Internet Health Sources
HealthGate (Free Medline Access)
The Internet Drug Index
Med-Only Search! (Like a Yahoo, but done by clinicians)
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
MedAccess
Medical news
Medscape

MEDLINE - Free Physicians' Desk Reference
National Academy of Sciences

National Library of Medicine

Physician's Online
Science Guide
Virtual Hospital
WWW Virtual Library
Yahoo's Medical Resources

Medical

Tests & Procedures - back to top

EBT Scan
Health Test Scan Cneters
Call toll-free 1-877-432-7815

Sputum Cell Evaluation
Biomoda, Inc. 


Treatments- back to top

12 Major Alternative Cancer Treatments
Cancer Resource Center
University Of Pennsylvania Medical Cancer Center 
The Cure Cancer Foundation
Cancer Hospitals and Medical Centers
Cancer Related Links
Cancer Information Page
Scientific American at http://www.sciam.com/

Bladder Cancer Treatment
University of Pennsylvania Medical Cancer Center  
Call the NCI’s Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) or TTY at 1-800-332-8615. 

Breast Cancer Treatment 
University Of Pennsylvania Medical Cancer Center  
Breast Reconstruction
Reconstructive Surgeon Directory
Cancer Hospitals and Medical Centers
Cancer Related Links
Cancer Information Page

Cervical Cancer Treatment
University Of Pennsylvania Medical Cancer Center  
Cancer Hospitals and Medical Centers
Cancer Related Links
Cancer Information Page

Colon Cancer Treatment
Mayo Health Oasis
Cancer Hospitals and Medical Centers
Cancer Related Links
Cancer Information Page

Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat (Oro-pharyngeal) Cancer Treatment
University Of Pennsylvania Medical Cancer Center 
Oral Cancer Information Center
Baylor College Dental Oral Prevention 
Call the NCI’s Cancer Information Service 1-800-4-CANCER or (1-800-422-6237); TTY at 1-800-332-8615. 
National Cancer Institute

Endometrial Cancer Treatment
University Of Pennsylvania Medical Cancer Center  
Cancer Hospitals and Medical Centers
Cancer Related Links
Cancer Information Page

Lung Cancer Treatment
University Of Pennsylvania Medical Cancer Center 
American Lung Association 
American Cancer Society  
Stop Smoking Program  
Contact National Cancer Information 1-800-4-CANCER or (1-800-422-6237); TTY at 1-800-332-8615. 

Ovarian Cancer Treatment
University Of Pennsylvania Medical Cancer Center Page
American Cancer Society
Cancer Hospitals and Medical Centers
Cancer Related Links
Cancer Information Page

Pancreas Cancer Treatment
Gastroenterologist Directory
Cancer Hospitals and Medical Centers
Cancer Related Links
Cancer Information Page
Johns Hopkins University Medical School

Prostate Cancer Treatment
CCIHF  
University of Michigan Urology
Prostate Page
Cancer Hospitals and Medical Centers
Cancer Related Links
Cancer Information Page

Lower Back Lumbar Treatment
VAX-D
Back Pain Guide
Laser Spine Treatment
Dr. Liebler, New York, N.Y.

Impotence Treatment
Viagra Information for Consumers


Diseases - back to top

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Cardiovascular Surgery 
phone: 612 920 2009  fax: 612 920 2325
American College of Surgeons  - Olga Jonasson, MD, FACS, Director 
Tel: 312/664-4050, ext. 217; e-mail: ojonasson@facs.org    

Muscle and Bone Structure Diseases
America Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons 
American College of Rheumatology 
Oh, My Aching Back 

Allergy Disease Risk Factors
AAAAI E-mail: info@aaaai.org. 
Pollen Count  
National Allergy Bureau Pollen Picture Gallery 
How to Control Asthma 

Bladder Cancer Disease
University Of Pennsylvania Medical Cancer Center  
Call the NCI’s Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) or TTY at 1-800-332-8615. 

Breast Cancer Disease
University Of Pennsylvania Medical Cancer Center  
Visit the Call the NCI’s Cancer Information Service 1-800-4-CANCER or (1-800-422-6237); TTY at 1-800-332-8615. 

Cervical Cancer Disease
University Of Pennsylvania Medical Cancer Center  

Colon Cancer Disease
American Gastroenterological Society 
American Cancer Society

Carotid Artery Disease
American Heart Association  

Cancer of the Lung 
University Of Pennsylvania Medical Cancer Center 
American Lung Association 
American Cancer Society
Stop Smoking Program  
Contact National Cancer Information 1-800-4-CANCER or (1-800-422-6237); TTY at 1-800-332-8615. 

Cancer of the Mouth 
University Of Pennsylvania Medical Cancer Center
Oral Cancer Information Center’s 
Baylor College Dental Oral Prevention 
Call the NCI’s Cancer Information Service 1-800-4-CANCER or (1-800-422-6237); TTY at 1-800-332-8615. 

Cancer of the Ovaries 
University Of Pennsylvania Medical Cancer Center Page
American Cancer Society 
Call the NCI's Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER or (1-800-422-6237); TTY at 1-800-332-8615.

Cancer of the Pancreas
University of Pennsylvania Medical Cancer Center  
Call NCI’s Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER or (1-800-422-6237); TTY at 1-800-332-8615. 

Cancer of the Prostate 
CCIHF Web page 
University of Michigan Prostate page

Cardiovascular Disease
Online Heart Disease Assessment Test
American Heart Association
Internet Medical Education
Heart, vessels and blood on line
Most common heart diseases questions
Some common heart conditions.
 
The Franklin Institute Science Museum - pictures of the heart.

Cancer Disease 
University Of Pennsylvania Medical Cancer 
American Cancer Society homepage 
Call the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service 1-800-4-CANCER or (1-800-422-6237); TTY at 1-800-332-8615. 

Cancer of the Skin 
University Of Pennsylvania Medical Cancer Center page 
Call the NCI's Cancer Information Service 1-800-4-CANCER or (1-800-422-6237); TTY at 1-800-332-8615. 

Cancer of the Testicles:
Go to prevention of testicular cancer
Call the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) or TTY at 1-800-332-8615. By dialing this toll-free number, you can speak with someone who can answer your questions. 
Or write to: 
National Cancer Institute 
Office of Cancer Communications 
31 Center Drive, MSC 2580 
Bethesda, MD 20892-258 

Cancer of the Thyroid 
University Of Pennsylvania Medical Cancer
American Cancer Society 
Call the NCI's Cancer Information Service 1-800-4-CANCER or (1-800-422-6237); TTY at 1-800-332-8615. 
Or visit: Cancer Network 

Chronic Hepatitis 
American Liver Foundation or call: 1-888-924-2624
National Cancer Institute

Coronary Artery Disease 
American Heart Association 
Visit: National Locations of the EBT Scan Diagnostic Treatment Centers 
EBT scan in Chicago at St. Luke's Presbyterian
Hospital:1-888-scan-123

Diabetes 
Diabetes Prevention
Diabetes Risk Analysis 
American Diabetes Association  
Directory of Diabetic Organizations  

Hearing 
For hearing prophylaxis, visit Silencio Web Page, or call: Silencio at 1-800-676-8920. 
Hearing Aids  
American Society of Otolaryngologists
For Hearing aids contact: 
John E. Thom, Ph.D., 
Coastal Hearing Aid Center 
3061 S. Staples St. 
Corpus Christi TX 78404 
800 687-5405 - FAX (512) 855-6095 

Eye Diseases 
Call the National Eye Institute, 9000 Rockville Pike, Building 31, Room 6A32, Bethesda, MD 20892 
Telephone: (301) 496-5248 
Visit related web pages: 
American Academy of Ophthalmology 
The Eye Care Connection  
Cataract Surgery 
Myopia, Treatment  
Medlineplus: Glaucoma  
Macular Degeneration  
Ophthalmologist Directory by State

Female Genital Diseases 
Medlineplus: Cervical Cancer 
Medlineplus: Ovarian Cancer 
Endometrial Cancer 
Sexually Transmitted Diseases page 
CDC: Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention site    

Headaches
Headache Prevention
Migraine Headache
Treatment of Migraine Headache

High Blood Pressure
American Heart Association
AHA High Blood Pressure Site
Hypertension Network

Heart Attack 
Medlineplus: Heart Disease Prevention page 
American Heart Association or contact American Heart Association at 1-800-242-8721.

Hyper-thyroid 
Stanford Division of General Internal Medicine 
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists 

Hypo-glycemia
Diabetes Prevention

Hypo-thyroid 
Contact: Dr. John A. Allocca, Sc.D. 
                 Medical Research Scientist 
                15 Tebelt Lane, West Hurley, N.Y. 12491 
‘Essential Nutrition for Body Composition, Weight Reduction, and Great Health’
Phone (914) 338-4815 
Stanford Division of General Internal Medicine 
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists

Lung Disease 
American Lung Association

Male Genital Diseases 
Cancer of the testicle  
Medlineplus: Cancer of the Prostate 
CDC: Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention  
STD Clinic Directory

Obesity
Surgeon General: General Information on Obesity
General Information on Eating Disorders
Anorexia Nervosa description 
Bulimia 
American Diabetes Association 
American Dietetic Association 
American Heart Association 

Osteoporosis 
National Osteoporosis Foundation 

Peripheral Arterial Disease
American College of Surgeons

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) 
CDC: Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention 
Contact: 
AIDS Hotline (800) 342-2437 
AIDS Information Clearing House (800) 458-5231 9-7 EST 
CDC AIDS Ethnicity, Age recording (404) 330-3020 
CDC AIDS Transmission mode recording (404) 330-3021 
CDC AIDS Top 10, Projections recording (404) 330-3022
STD Clinic Directory 
HIV Insight

Stress Related Diseases
Mental Health Search
American Academy of Neurology
Job Stress Help
Behavioral Clinic for psychotic disorders.


Prevention- back to top

Alcohol and Drugs 
Tips How to Avoid Getting Drunk
General Information on Addictive Substances
Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers Directory
Narcotics Anonymous
Important Web Sites
MADD   

Back Pain
Orthopedic Surgeon Directory  
Chiropractic Directory 
Biofeedback Association 
Biofeedback Directory 
Oriental Acupuncture 

Breast Cancer Prevention
 USA AMA Hospital Directory
American Cancer Society   

Cancer and Diet
American Institute for Cancer Research
1759 R Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009
1-800-843-8114 (202) 328-7744 in Washington, D.C.  
AICR Internet WebSite Address: http://www.aicr.org
e-mail:support @aicr.org

Chronic Pain 
American Association of Anesthesiologist 
Or contact: 
American Academy of Neurology 
1080 Montreal Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55116 
Telephone: 612-695-1940 
Biofeedback Association 
Biofeedback Directory 
Oriental Acupuncture 

Colon Cancer
Cancer.gov: Colon Cancer

Diabetes Prevention
Directory of Diabetic Organizations 
Hypoglycemia 

Environment -
Environment - EPA

Estro-therapy
Menopause Online 
Menopause Health

Exercise
Shape Up America  

Female Genital Cancer Prevention 
Cancer.gov 

Headache Prevention
Headache Prevention  
Headache Solutions)

Heart Disease Prevention
Online Health Evaluation Test
American Heart Association 

Hypertension Prevention
American Heart Association

Impotence 
Write to: 
Impotence Anonymous 
National Headquarters 
5119 Bradley Blvd. 
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 
American Association of Sex Educators 
Counselors and Therapists 
1 East Wacker Dr., Suite 2700 
Chicago, IL 60601
Visit the infertility center at Internet Health Resources

Infectious Diseases 
Center For Infectious Diseases
Chronic Disease and Prevention

Low-salt Diets
Penn State Nutrition Center  
417 E. Calder Way, Penn State University, University Park, PA 16801-5663  
Phone: (814) 865-6323.  
Ask for: Victoria M. Getty, M.Ed., R.D

Lung Disease Prevention 
American Lung Association

Massage Therapy
MassageWebpage   
For a list of licensed Massage Therapist  
contact American Massage Therapy Association
at 847-864-0123  

Oral Hygiene 
American Cancer Society: 
Contact your local office of the American Cancer Society, or call 
Tel: 800-ACS-2345. 
American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons 
9700 W. Bryn Mawr 
Rosemont, IL 60018 
Tel: 800-467-5268 (Public Information Number) 
National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse 
1 NOHIC Way 
Bethesda, MD 20892-3500 
Tel: 301-402-7364 
National Cancer Institute (National Institutes of Health) 
9000 Rockville Pike 
Bethesda, MD 20892 
Tel: 800-422-6237 (Cancer Information Service) 
Dentist Directory

Proscar 
Merck Website

Prostate Cancer Prevention 
Merck Website 

Sexual Activity Risks

Sexual Activity Risk Evaluation
STD Clinic Directory
CDC: Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention
CDC: HIV Prevention Webpage

Sleeping
Sleep Disorder Center Directory
Medlineplus: Sleep Disorder Information

STD Prevention
Sexual Activity Risk Evaluation
STD Clinic Directory

Skin and Sunburns  
Ultra Violet Rays Index by Region  
UV Index in your region  
American Academy of Dermatology or call 800-845-1865.   

Sunscreens
American Academy of Dermatology

Testicular Cancer Prevention  
Karolinska Institute Library   
Testicular Diseases Contributing to Testicular Cancer     
Cryptorchidism    
Epididymitis       
Vasectomy
Testicular Cancer Center

Thyroid
 American Society of Endocrinology

Toxic Exposure  
Toxic Environmental Prevention

Individual substance information on Top Toxic Substances:  

  1. Lead
  2. Arsenic
  3. Mercury, Metallic
  4. Vinyl Chloride
  5. Benzene
  6. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
  7. Cadmium
  8. Benzo(a)pyrene
  9. Chloroform
10. Benzo(b)fluoranthene
11. DDT, P'P',DDD, P'P
12. Trichloroethylene
13. Chromium (+6)
14. Chlordane
15. Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
16. Dieldrin

Toxic Substances
Carcinogen Index of Chemicals
Drinking Water Advisory

Travel Diarrhea 
Center for Disease Control      
CDC Traveler's Diarrhea 
Worldwide Emergency for Travelers 
Please, call and register before traveling abroad: 
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Phone: 1-800-860-1111 
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E-mail: webmaster@globalmed.com 
For Emergency Air Transport: Call Proflight


Eating Profiles

Binging
National Institute for Diabetes, Digestion and Kidney   Disorders
Visit Something Fishy and their Eating Disorders page


Sports Injuries - back to top

American Sports Injuries Institute

Orthopedic Surgeon Directory 

Chiropractic Directory

Biofeedback Association

Biofeedback Directory

Oriental Acupuncture

Stephen M. Pribut Foot Clinic

Shoulder Injury
Sulzer Orthopedics, Inc, Austin, Texas

The Best Sports Injury Medical Centers

California State University

Continuing Education Web Link (cewl.com

University of North Dakota

The Internet ATC

Mankato State

National Athletic Trainers' Association


Wellness- back to top
General
National Wellness Institute
Vitamins and Minerals - Suprahealth
Pritican Health Institute

Diet and Nutrition

Food Preparation and Purchasing
Wisconsin Beef Growers Association: Beef Tips
FDA