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Consumer Health Information: Diseases and Conditions
 
Browsable list of commonly researched diseases. Briefly annotated links to key resources available on the Internet from government, university, and medical sites. From the Health Sciences Library System, University of Pittsburgh, Pa.
http://www.hsls.pitt.edu/guides/chi/diseases/
Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Diseases & Conditions
Last updated Jul 13, 2005
Diseases Database
This site features "a cross-referenced index of human disease, medications, symptoms, signs, abnormal investigation findings etc. This site provides a medical textbook-like index and search portal." Provides definitions, causes of diseases, links to Web sites on the topics, and related resources. Includes search tips and a FAQ. Browsable and searchable. From i-medicine.info.
http://www.diseasesdatabase.com/
Topics: Diseases & Conditions
Last updated Jul 13, 2005
Diseases, Disorders and Related Topics
Sweden's Karolinska Institute Library and Information Center provides an extensive collection of Web sites related to diseases, health conditions, and disorders. The topic list is based on MeSH (the Medical Subject Headings), but you can use a keyword search using everyday terms.
http://www.mic.ki.se/Diseases/
Topics: Diseases & Conditions
Last updated Jul 13, 2005
Healthtalkonline
This British site contains a "database of personal and patient experiences through in-depth qualitative research into over 40 different illnesses and health conditions." Some of the information is specific to the British healthcare system. Sponsored by the DIPEx Research Group at the University of Oxford as well as other public and private organizations.
http://www.healthtalkonline.org/
Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Nonfiction by Genre
Last updated Nov 13, 2008
Next Steps After Your Diagnosis: Finding Information and Support
This document "offers general advice for people with almost any disease or condition. And it has tips to help you learn more about your specific problem and how it can be treated." Includes sections on taking time to examine your options, getting support, talking with your doctor, seeking out information, and deciding on a treatment plan. Also available in Spanish. From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
http://www.ahrq.gov/CONSUMER/diaginfo.htm
Topics: Diseases & Conditions
Last updated Sep 23, 2008
WebMD: Health A-Z
Easy-to-understand information on hundreds of diseases and conditions. Each topic includes description, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and related articles.
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/common-topics/
Topics: Diseases & Conditions
Last updated Dec 2, 2007
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