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There is a huge variety of medical information available on the web. Some comes from high quality sources, some from lesser known sources or places with particular reasons for posting it. You need to be sure you access quality information.
Topics are arranged alphabetically on each page and are listed in letter groups [A, B, C, … ]. Use the letter link buttons at the top of each page to reach these sections.
This page provides information on topics from Pandemic Diseases to sites about Vision.
A First Page covers topics from Aging to Coping Strategies & Resources.
A Second Page covers topics from Deep Vein Thrombosis to ‘Kid Specific’ Information/Sites.
A Third Page covers topics from Medical News to Organisations for Specialist Areas.
Each of these pages can also be reached using the numbered boxes above.
Additional information related to the study of Medicine is found here, though it is primarily directed at tertiary students and professionals.
Remember - check the following with any site :
- Who runs the site ? Those run by government bodies or associations are, generally speaking, more reliable;
- If the information or advice sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Be careful !
- Try to check a number of sites to find whether the information remains basically the same;
- Try to find if the information is current. Something from ten years ago could now be totally wrong !
- Besides what it can do, check to see if you are told any negative effects;
- No matter how good you may think a site is, nothing beats a visit to a qualified practitioner, or specialist !
- Evaluating Internet
Health Information
‘This tutorial teaches you how to evaluate the health information that you find on the Web. It is about 16 minutes long. You need a Flash plug-in, version 6 or above, to view it. The tutorial runs automatically, but you can also use the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen to go forward, backward, pause, or start over’.
Highly Recommended !
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Pandemic Diseases
- Avian Influenza - Fact Sheet [WHO]
- CDC, Plague Home Page
Plague information. For a view of plague in Australia visit Bubonic Plague in Australia. - Meningitis
Know what to look for if someone is suffering from this disease ? Symptoms to expect. - Smallpox Factsheet
World Health Organisation. History, forms, clinical features, treatment, infectivity, vaccines, more. Access training materials.
Parenthood
From pregnancy to coping with teenagers.
- Baby Centre
From getting pregnant to toddlers. - Childbirth
Great resource for soon-to-be parents. - Childbirth Connection
‘Your source for trustworthy up-to-date evidence-based information and resources on planning for pregnancy, labor and birth and the postpartum period’. - Essential Baby
- Lamaze International
‘Lamaze serves as a resource for information about what to expect and what choices are available during the childbearing years’. - Motherhood, Welcome to
Pregnancy & birth, family ties, growing pains, healthy living, eating right, parents at work, more. - Mumsweb
From pregnancy to teens, related topics such as Dad’s Place. Shopping available. - Power
‘Designed to provide information to Parents or expecting parents who are Overcoming Work and Education Restrictions [POWER]’. One Queensland High School’s response. - Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond
By a midwife. Loads of common sense. Birthing to naming. - Pregnancy Guide
UK site. Good introduction, symptoms, stages , pregnancy testing, pregnancy exercise. - WhatToExpect.com
‘Pregnancy & parenting, every step of the way’. Covers Preconception, Pregnancy, the First Year and Toddlers. Has links to related materials and programs.
Physiotherapy
- Australian Physiotherapy Association
Locate a physiotherapist, conditions & treatment, read publications, news, journal, more. - Australian Physiotherapy Council
‘Promotes a safe and competent physiotherapy workforce for the Australian community’. - PEDro
Physiotherapy Evidence Database. ‘Developed to give rapid access to bibliographic details, abstracts of randomised controlled trials, systematic reviews, evidence-based clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy’.
Plastic Surgery
More popular than ever. How it is done, what can be done, potential pitfalls.
- Australian Cosmetic Surgery Guide
‘CosmeticSurgeryAustralia.com.au is your comprehensive on-line guide to over 120 surgical and non-surgical cosmetic improvement options’. Includes cost guide, solutions, doctor listing, glossary, articles. - Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons
Essential reading, background, procedures, surgeon search, surgery links, FAQs, general information, more. - Awful Plastic Surgery
One person’s views on what did not go right in several cases. - Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
Procedures at a Glance. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons. All major procedures, so you know what will be involved. - Cosmetic Surgery for Men
About.com. Links, information on this topic. - Photo Gallery
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Potential surgery with photographs to give clear ideas of what is possible. - What is Plastic Surgery ?
About.com. Origin & Definition, Cosmetic v. Reconstructive, Public Opinion for and against, Is it right for you ?, Links to further information, more.
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Smoking - How to Quit
Some Free, others Fee-based. All require additional willpower.
- Health Consequences of Smoking
Office of the US Surgeon General. Report on all aspects of smoking. - QuitNet
Resources, quit calendar, guides, links, a Talk To Someone section. - Quit Now
Specifically Directed Health Sites
- Migraine
How to minimise this, what drugs are being used, Migraines in childhood. Australian. - Men’s Health Site
Information on men’s health. Health, diet, regular check-ups, conditions. - Sleep Disorders
Medline Plus. Specific conditions, various therapies [including alternative ones], quiz, trials, genetic information, research, more. - Sleep Foundation, National
Sleep disorders, additional information, publications, specialist areas, various activities where they are involved. - Ulcers
Symptoms to help you clarify their existence, what can be done to cure them. - Varicose Veins
Self-help, care. - Women’s Health
Health issues specifically for women.
Sports Injuries
Medical sites, what they are, how to prevent them, finding cures, what is involved. None replace visits to specialist doctors after injuries.
Staph Infections
- MRSA
IStaph Infections with emphasis on the methicillin resistant variety. - Staphylococcus
General concepts, text and diagrammatic information, slideshow, bibliography. - Staphylococcus [2]
Relationship to other diseases, identification, MRSA cases, references. Links to specific staph types including Staphylococcus aureus. From Wikipedia.
Stress. See the Teacher Health page.
Surgery & Diagnosis
- BetterMedicine.com - Health and Medical Information You Can Trust.
Conditions, Symptoms, Drugs & Treatments, Symptom Checker, Forums, Ask a Question section.
Previously listed as Wrong Diagnosis. - Diagnostic Tests — The Family Health Guide
Harvard Medical School. Answers questions about tests from Abdominal CT Scan to Wire Localisation Biopsy of the Breast. Under area headings, also alphabetically for easy access.
Brilliant ! - Surgery.com
‘Your trusted source for surgery information’. 12 sections from Plastic & Cosmetic to Gastroenterology. Additional access to articles for these areas. - Surgery & Procedures Index
From AllRefer Health. ‘Comprehensive and reliable medical information on over 150 surgeries and procedures ranging from gastrointestinal conditions, to cataract, to plastic surgery. Find your topic by using the A-Z listing or the search function’. - Videos of Surgical Procedures
‘This page provides links to prerecorded webcasts of surgical procedures. These are actual operations performed at medical centers in the United States since 2004. The videos last an hour. The videos are in Flash format’. Extensive listing of operations. - Your Diagnosis
‘Confidential health record taking system. Tailors its medical questions to your particular case. You control your medically acceptable report, which includes possible diagnoses of any current problem’.
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Tutorials
Includes virtual tours.
- MEDLINEplus Interactive Health Tutorials
Free, quality interactive tutorials. -
MEDtropolis - Virtual Body
Tour the body. Four major sections. Links to other Medtropolis areas, including one for children.
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Vision
Links to specific vision sites, sites with a vision related emphasis.
- Australasian College of Behavioural Optometrists
Information for optometrists, also covering areas such as vision therapy, myopia, vision and learning, turned and lazy eyes, more.
Cataracts
- Cataracts - Vision Australia
What it is, people who have them, services, equipment, links to other information. You can also access a Cataracts Fact Sheet. - Facts About Cataracts [NEI Health Information]
‘This information was developed by the National Eye Institute to help patients and their families search for general information about cataracts’. - What are Cataracts ?
About.com. Watch a video, short transcript, links to other vision information.
- Laser Eye Surgery
MedLine. Information, overviews, pictures, diagrams, prevention, screening methods, rehabilitation, research, specific conditions and aspects, dictionary, glossary. - Macular Degeneration Foundation
‘Macular Degeneration [MD] is the leading cause of blindness in Australia, affecting central vision. MD is primarily age related and most frequently affects people over the age of 50’. Information, Fact Sheets and other Publications, Research, Personal stories, Living with MD, more.
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Women’s Health
Links to specific sites addressing women’s overall health, fitness, health during stages of life, … .
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HealthyWomen
Select from the various sections including ‘health centres, help topics A to Z, pregnancy & parenting, midlife & beyond’ plus much more information. -
Women’s Health [HealthInsite]
‘Follow the links to find information on women’s health issues such as menopause, osteoporosis, pregnancy, sexual health, breastfeeding and breast diseases, and gynaecological problems.’. -
Women’s Health [myDr.com.au]
Select from the topic list for specific information or use the A-Z listing which is also available as part of the topic list.