http://library.wciu.edu/links/ Recent bookmarks posted to Latourette Library Internet Research Links 60 http://www.lib.purdue.edu/pnhs/medlinetutorial/index.html An introduction to using Medline. admin Sun, 11 Feb 2007 01:29:19 +0000 diseases and conditions health medical advice medicine patient education prevention and wellness surgery and treatment procedures tests and diagnostic procedures http://health.msn.com/reports/obesity/ Interactive map of the U.S., showing the percentage of obese people in each state for 1985-2004. Also includes related articles such as 'Is Your State Overweight?' and 'Turning the Tide on America's Obesity Epidemic,' and a four-part series about weight loss and fitness.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Sat, 11 Nov 2006 05:57:03 +0000 diseases and conditions obese people obesity physical fitness weight loss http://www.kidney.org/atoz/atozItem.cfm?id=89 Information on low-protein diets, which are often necessary for those whose kidneys are not functioning properly. Includes suggestions for ''extend[ing]' protein in recipes so that a small amount seems more satisfying' and modifying recipes to lower the protein content (with a few recipes).. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Sat, 11 Nov 2006 02:16:59 +0000 diseases and conditions food preparation kidney failure kidneys: diseases low-protein diet recipes renal failure http://www.davita.com/recipes/ Recipes suitable for diets of those suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetes, and those undergoing kidney dialysis. Includes recipes for 'low protein, low sodium, low to moderate potassium, and low phosphorus' diets.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Sat, 11 Nov 2006 02:16:57 +0000 diabetes dialysis diet in disease diseases and conditions food preparation hemodialysis peritoneal kidneys - diseases low-protein low-protein diet: recipes recipes http://www.aidshotline.org/crm/asp/refer/ Extensive directory of organizations providing HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted disease (STD) services in California. Has listings for education, testing, case management, mental health and legal services, and other services and support. Also provides information about these diseases.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 10 Nov 2006 07:42:07 +0000 aids (disease) aids/hiv california: health california: jobs and work california: society and social issues diseases and conditions hiv infections infectious diseases reproductive and sexual health sexually transmitted diseases (stds) sexually transmitted diseases: california sexually transmitted diseases: patient services statistics stds volunteering women's health http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/dracunculiasis/ Info on dracunculiasis, known as Guinea worm disease (GWD), 'a preventable infection caused by the parasite Dracunculus medinensis. Infection affects poor communities in remote parts of Africa that do not have safe water to drink.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 10 Nov 2006 06:17:05 +0000 animals biology cdc nematodes diseases and conditions dracunculiasis guinea worm mmwr parasites parasitic diseases parasitic diseases: africa http://www.endocrineweb.com/ Collection of essays about the endocrine system (which includes hormone-secreting glands such as the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, and pancreas), diseases of the endocrine system, surgical procedures and other treatment options, and related topics.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 10 Nov 2006 05:51:17 +0000 diabetes diseases and conditions endocrine disorders endocrine glands - diseases endocrine glands: surgery osteoposis http://www.healthycomputing.com/ Describes the importance of computer ergonomics and how to avoid computer-related injuries. It 'contains tips on proper workstation setup, buyer's guides to ergonomic products, an encyclopedia of medical conditions associated with computer use' and more.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 10 Nov 2006 05:26:01 +0000 computer ergonomics computers diseases and conditions healthy computing medical treatments and devices http://www.mayoclinic.com/ A wealth of information on diseases and conditions, drugs and supplements, treatment decisions, healthy leaving, 'Ask a Specialist,' and Health Tools.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 10 Nov 2006 05:24:41 +0000 ' health tools 'ask a specialist diseases and conditions drugs and supplements health healthy leaving medical information medicine treatment decisions http://www.painfoundation.org This nonprofit organization serves 'people with pain through information, advocacy, and support.' Has information on topics such as facts about pain, pain and end of life, and prescription, over-the-counter, and nonprescription medicines.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Wed, 01 Nov 2006 06:24:48 +0000 diseases and conditions medications otc pain http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html 'Using animated graphics each tutorial explains a procedure or condition in easy-to-read language.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 20 Oct 2006 06:08:43 +0000 diagnostic procedures diseases and conditions health medical advice patient education prevention surgery tests treatment procedures tutorials tutorials: health wellness http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/influenza/ Explores the influenza epidemic that killed more than 600,000 Americans and between 20 and 40 million people worldwide.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 20 Oct 2006 04:39:56 +0000 boston diseases and conditions epidemics infectious diseases influenza (flu) philadelphia san francisco teacher's guide timeline http://www.cartercenter.org/healthprograms/program1.htm A program with hopes to eradicate Guinea worm disease (dracunculiasis), a parasitic disease 'contracted when stagnant water, contaminated with microscopic water fleas carrying infective larvae, is consumed.' Has an overview, reported cases by country (all in Africa), articles on the disease, and more. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Thu, 19 Oct 2006 05:17:09 +0000 animals biology diseases and conditions dracunculiasis fiery serpent emy university guinea worm medical assistance - africa nematodes parasites parasitic diseases parasitic diseases: africa http://www.redcross.org/services/prepare/0,1082,0_243_,00.html This fact sheet defines terms related to extreme heat, lists precautions to take during heat waves, and discusses signs and treatment of illnesses caused by extreme heat. Covers concepts such as the heat index, heat stroke, and sunstroke. Includes related links. In English and Spanish.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Sun, 01 Oct 2006 07:02:53 +0000 diseases and conditions extreme temperatures heat cramps heat exhaustion heat exposure heat stroke heat: physiological effect outdoor recreation safety sunburn weather http://www.chernobyl.info/ Information about the social, environmental, and health consequences of the 1986 nuclear accident in Chernobyl. Includes a glossary, news releases, and details about projects and organizations focused on the disaster. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Sun, 01 Oct 2006 07:02:14 +0000 belarus chernobyl nuclear accident (1986) chnobyl disasters disasters: social aspects diseases and conditions energy environment nuclear power power plants radiation radiation: environmental aspects radiation: health aspects russia ukraine