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Allergies
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| http://allergy.mcg.edu | ||
| Covers a broad spectrum of issues related to allergies, asthma and immunology. | ||
| http://webmd.com | ||
| Web Directory for easy access to physician and consumer-focused healthcare information. | ||
| http://www.allernet.com | ||
| The A to Z of allergies, helpful hints, and frequently asked questions relating to allergies in general. | ||
| http://www.cancerpage.com | ||
| An in-depth page relating to cancer specific information and information centers. | ||
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Alzheimer’s
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| http://www.alz.org | ||
| Your gateway to a wealth of information from the Alzheimer’s association | ||
| http://www.alz.org | ||
| Your gateway to a wealth of information from the Alzheimer’s association. | ||
| http://www.brain.nwu.edu | ||
| Information on Alzheimer’s for caregivers, Healthcare providers and patients. | ||
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Angina
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| http://familydoctor.org/handouts/233.html | ||
| Discusses chest pains and it relates to your heart condition. | ||
| http://www.crha-health.ab.ca/hlthconn/items/angina.htm | ||
| Covers matters relating to angina and the heart. | ||
| http://www.mamashealth.com/angina.asp | ||
| A health information site with a spectrum of ailments and diseases. | ||
| http://www.thedailyapple.com/target/cs/artiole/cs/100245.html | ||
| The Daily Apple gives you ways to improve and take active control of you health. | ||
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Anxiety
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| http://panicdisorder.about.com/health/panicdisorder/mbody.htm | ||
| An in-depth look at anxiety and related conditions. | ||
| http://stressrelease.com/checklist.html | ||
| An anxiety-symptom checklist from the Center for Anxiety and Stress Treatment. | ||
| http://stressrelease.com/qadisorder.html | ||
| Frequently asked questions and answers from the Center for Anxiety and Stress Treatment. | ||
| http://stressrelease.com/strssbus.html | ||
| Stress Busters – Basic ideas on how to reduce stress in the workplace. | ||
| http://www.nimh.nih.gov/anxiety/anxiety/ | ||
| National Institute of Mental Health Home Page. All you need to know about anxiety disorders and panic attacks. | ||
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Arthritis
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| http://arthritis.about.com/health/arthritis/mbody.htm | ||
| A health and fitness page dedicated to Arthritis patients. | ||
| http://www.arthritis.org | ||
| Covers issues relating to arthritis, including symptoms and treatment from the Arthritis Foundation. | ||
| http://www.pslgroup.com/arthritis.htm | ||
| The most up to date news reports and general information for patients with arthritis. | ||
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Asthma
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| http://www.aanma.org | ||
| Information for mothers of asthmatics and an overall guide for caregivers and patients with asthma from the Allergy and Asthma Network. | ||
| http://www.healthzone.co.za | ||
| A user friendly and practical approach to explaining common medical conditions. | ||
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Bipolar Disorder
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| http://www.jaywalk.com/bipolar | ||
| The South African Bipolar site, includes support groups , articles and links to mental health sites. | ||
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Cancer
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| http://robertsreview.com | ||
| An hourly review on medical research, cancer journals, research breakthroughs and new cancer treatments. | ||
| http://www.cancer-info.com | ||
| Cancer Information and Support, an overall information directory. | ||
| http://www.cancernews.com | ||
| A specialized site with active links to events, newsletters and information with regards to cancer. | ||
| http://www.mdanderson.org | ||
| University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center. Research driven patient care and educational programs. | ||
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Cerebral Palsy
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| http://www.scope.org.uk | ||
| The Disability Organization in England whose Focus is on people with cerebral Palsy. | ||
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Cholesterol
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| http://www.cholesterol.co.za | ||
| A site dedicated to Cholesterol, which is purely educational with articles, diet regimes and facts related to Cholesterol. | ||
| http://www.heartpoint.com/cholesterolmain.html | ||
| A site map with links to Specialized Cholesterol sites on the Web. | ||
| http://www.howstuffworks.com/cholesterol.htm | ||
| An intensive page jammed with all you would want to know about Cholesterol which is linked to other Health care sites. | ||
| http://www.lifeclinic.com | ||
| This website deals with health and Specialized ailments, and is packed with interesting articles, links, facts and features. | ||
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Depression
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| http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-md01.html | ||
| An assortment of articles on diagnosis, treatments, research and personal experiences all related to Major Depressive Disorders. | ||
| http://www.nami.org/helpline/depress.htm | ||
| The nation’s voice on mental illness and major depression, including symptoms and treatment. | ||
| http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/depression.cfm | ||
| A broad look at the different forms of depression from the National Institute for Mental Health. | ||
| http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.html | ||
| A central clearing house for all types of depressive disorders and most effective treatments. | ||
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Dermatology
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| http://telemedicine.org/stamfor1.htm | ||
| This material is targeted to an audience of trained clinical Dermatologists. | ||
| http://tray.dermatology.uiowa.edu/Home.html | ||
| An in-depth look at skin diseases. | ||
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Diabetes
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| http://my.webmd.com/condition_centre/dia | ||
| The A to Z in health issues with easy to use drop down screens and interesting articles. | ||
| http://ndep.nih.gov | ||
| Diabetes information from the National Diabetes Education Program. | ||
| http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com | ||
| On-line support for kids, families and adults living with Diabetes. | ||
| http://www.diabetes.org | ||
| Care and commitment to Diabetes from the American Diabetes Association. | ||
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Disease Associated with Travel
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| http://www.cdc.gov/travel | ||
| Prevention and treatment of diseases related to traveling in all regions. Includes outbreaks, vaccinations, food, water and special requirements. | ||
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Drug Information
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| http://www.fda.gov/cder/consumerinfo | ||
| US Food and Drug Administration Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. Information sheets based on medicines package inserts. | ||
| http://www.rxlist.com | ||
| Search by Drug name for information, a wide range of drug/medicine related articles, both topical and relevant. | ||
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Drug Manufacturers
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| http://abbott.com | ||
| Corporate Website for Abbott Laboratories. | ||
| http://www.adcock.co.za | ||
| Adcock Ingram product information site. | ||
| http://www.astrazeneca.com | ||
| Corporate Website for Astra Zeneca. | ||
| http://www.bms.com | ||
| Corporate Website for Bristol-Myers Squibb. | ||
| http://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com | ||
| Corporate Website for Boehringer Ingelhiem. | ||
| http://www.janssen-cilag.com | ||
| Corporate Website for Jassen-Cilag. | ||
| http://www.lilly.com | ||
| Corporate Website for Eli Lilly and Company. | ||
| http://www.pharma.novartis.com | ||
| Corporate Website for Novartis. | ||
| http://www.pharmacare.co.za | ||
| Corporate website for Aspen Pharmacare. | ||
| http://www.roche.com | ||
| Corporate Website for Roche. | ||
| http://www.za.gsk.com | ||
| Corporate Website for GlaxoSmithKline. | ||
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Epilepsy
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| http://debra.dgbt.doc.ca/~andrew/epilepsy/FAQ.html | ||
| Answers to frequently asked questions relating to epilepsy. | ||
| http://www.efa.org/answerplace/treatment/intro.html | ||
| A range topics, services, research and treatments from the Epilepsy Foundation. | ||
| http://www.epilepsynse.org.uk/pages/info/leaflets/explaini.cfm | ||
| General information relating to epilepsy from the National society for Epilepsy. | ||
| http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/pedneuro/epilepsy.htm | ||
| Discusses the possible causes of seizure disorders in children and general guidelines and modules on how to cope with the condition. | ||
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General Health
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| http://dir.yahoo.com/health | ||
| A Web Directory, with links to specific medical issues and Ailments and Disease states. | ||
| http://health.discovery.com | ||
| Discovery Health’s website, for general health and fitness information. | ||
| http://medhlp.netusa.net | ||
| A medical forum site with Consumer Health Information Library. | ||
| http://www.cbshealthwatch.com | ||
| A comprehensive guide to health matters in general as well as topical and social health issues. | ||
| http://www.healthtouch.com | ||
| Health issues in general, including medication, health, disease, supplements and natural medicine. | ||
| http://www.healthy.net | ||
| Patient information on a wide range of diseases, symptoms and lifestyle changes. | ||
| http://www.healthzone.co.za | ||
| A user-friendly and practical approach to common medical conditions. | ||
| http://www.medicinenet.com | ||
| A broad outlook on disease conditions, health information and treatment. | ||
| http://www.menshealth.com | ||
| Covers all male issues ranging from health to household tips. | ||
| http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual | ||
| The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy; Seventeenth Edition. | ||
| http://www.merckhomeedition.com | ||
| The Merck Manual – complete, in-depth information on health issues. | ||
| http://www.naturalhealth.co.za | ||
| This website covers all issues surrounding alternative medicine, including astrology, palm reading and related issues. | ||
| http://www.nutritionfocus.com | ||
| A complete source for Nutritional Information. | ||
| http://www.webmd.com | ||
| A Web Directory for easy access to physician and consumer-focused healthcare information. | ||
| http://www.wellnessweb.com/masterindex/mastindx.htm | ||
| A Master Index of Diseases and Conditions. New topics are added regularly. | ||
| http://www.who.int | ||
| The World Health Organization site, with health-related topics from A to Z. | ||
| http://www.womens-health.com | ||
| Covers a wide range of issues related to women and women’s health. | ||
| http://www.worldonline.co.za/heal/index.html | ||
| A to Z approach to family health and well being in both English and Afrikaans. | ||
| http://www.yourhealth.co.za | ||
| A comprehensive interactive site with Health Care Professionals. | ||
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Haemophilia
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| http://www.haemophilia.org.za | ||
| Bleeding Disorders: a complete with treatment guides, health tips, medical news and ‘Ask the Experts’ portal. | ||
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HIV/AIDS
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| http://www.aidsinfo.co.za | ||
| AIDS information and statistics from the Department of Health. | ||
| http://www.hivaids.co.za | ||
| This site looks at HIV/AIDS; the facts, impact, calculating the cost, economic consequences and impact on the youth. | ||
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Hypertension
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| http://www.cardio.com | ||
| Cardiovascular Institute of the South search site, for related cardiovascular events. | ||
| http://www.focusonhighbloodpressure.com | ||
| Research articles related to High Blood Pressure. | ||
| http://www.healthatoz.com/atoz/hypertension/hyperindex.asp | ||
| High blood pressure risk factors, complications and treatments. | ||
| http://www.lifeclinic.com | ||
| Information for all ages on diabetes care, high cholesterol and high blood pressure, and how it affects your life. | ||
| http://www.pslgroup.com/hypertension.htm | ||
| Latest medical news and information related to the diagnosis of Hypertension. | ||
| http://www.tipsofallsorts.com/hypertension.html | ||
| Tips on all health matters and ailments in general. | ||
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Insomnia
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| http://www.iris-publishing.com/sleep.html | ||
| Sleep/Insomnia Program, with a range of articles and publications based on sleep disorders. | ||
| http://www.sleepnet.com | ||
| Everything you wanted to know about sleep but were too tired to ask. | ||
| http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/insomnia/insomnia.html | ||
| To cure your Insomnia, a range of hints, tips and a guide to a peaceful night’s sleep. | ||
| http://www.thedailyapple.com/target/cs/article/tda/100728.html | ||
| Six ways to beat Insomnia, with a step by step guide to a good night’s sleep. | ||
| http://www.well.com/user/mick/insomnia/ | ||
| A collection of methods to encourage you to sleep off insomnia. | ||
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Malaria
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| http://www.malaria.org.za | ||
| Global networking against malaria, the facts , figures and advise. | ||
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Medicine Package Inserts
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| http://home.intekom.com/pharm | ||
| Easy access to drug information by trade name, generic name or classification of drug with South African Electronic Package Inserts. | ||
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Menopause
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| http://www.healthtalk.com/min/index.html | ||
| A range of articles and ailment links to Disease Education Networks. | ||
| http://www.ncpamd.com/Menopause.htm | ||
| Everything you need to know about menopause and other women’s health issues. | ||
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Parkinson’s Disease
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| http://www.ohsu.edu/som-neuro/parkinsons/parkinsons.html | ||
| The Parkinson’s Center of Oregon, dedicated to enlightenment of Parkinsonism. | ||
| http://www.parkinson.org | ||
| In-depth information on Parkinson’s Disease. | ||
| http://www.parkinsons.co.za | ||
| All you need to know about Parkinson’s Disease, from the Parkinson’s Association South Africa. | ||
| http://www.parkinsons.org.uk | ||
| A web page with hyperlinks to issues surrounding Parkinson’s. |