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are excellent and helpful websites on nutrition and common health disorders.
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information provided is mainly written by international health experts,
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Nutrition |
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Health
Promotion Board, Singapore |
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Interactive
help on analysing the energy and nutrient composition of foods and recipes.
http://www.hpb.gov.sg/hpb/default.asp?pg_id=993
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Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs) on nutrition, stress, myopia and other issues.
http://www.hpb.gov.sg/hpb/default.asp?pg_id=1622
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Healthology,
USA |
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Great
information, videos and articles about nutrition and health benefits.
http://www.healthology.com/focus_index.asp?b=healthology&f=nutrition
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British
Nutrition Foundation |
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General
nutrition information as well as nutrition for various health conditions
such as diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and obesity.
http://www.nutrition.org.uk/home.asp?siteId=43§ionId=s
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The
Food Commission, UK |
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Campaign
for healthier food and publisher of “The Food Magazine”. Interesting
articles in the “Latest News” section.
http://www.foodcomm.org.uk/ |
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Health
Central, USA |
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Information,
help and diagrams on malnutrition, malabsorption, vitamin deficiencies and
their related health problems.
http://www.healthcentral.com/ency/408/000404.html |
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Common
Health Disorders |
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Allergy
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National
Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases, USA |
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Comprehensive
site with high standard of information about allergies and diseases and
fact sheets / brochures.
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/publications/allergies.htm |
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American
Academy Of Allergy, Asthma And Immunology |
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Excellent
overview, information and guidance on the management of allergic disorders.
The 'Just For Kids' section has printable coloring book pages, as well as
puzzles and games.
http://www.aaaai.org/patients.stm |
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Food
Allergy Network, USA |
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Up-to-date
research information regarding symptoms, tests, treatment and educational
resources.
http://www.foodallergy.org/ |
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Alzheimer’s
Disease |
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Alzheimer's
Association Of Victoria, Australia |
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Information
available from downloadable patient help-sheets. The News section provides
updates on current developments.
http://www.alzheimers.org.au/ |
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Alzheimer’s
Association, USA |
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Huge amount
of detailed, regularly updated information about Alzheimer's Disease. It
contains facts, research, medical issues and how to take care of patients.
http://www.alz.org/ |
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Appendicitis |
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National
Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases, USA |
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Information
on appendicitis.
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/appendicitis/index.htm |
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Arthritis |
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Surgery
Door, UK |
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Information
and related links on rheumatoid arthritis and other forms of arthritis.
http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/medcons/detail.asp?Recno=23068964 |
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National
Rheumatoid Arthritis Society, UK |
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Help for
adults and children with rheumatoid arthritis.
http://www.rheumatoid.org.uk/ |
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Asthma |
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National
Asthma Council, Australia |
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Large
collection of information, fact sheets and other resources, in multiple
languages!
http://www.nationalasthma.org.au/ |
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Asthma
Foundation Of Victoria, Australia |
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Information
and fact sheets / brochures on living with asthma.
http://www.asthma.org.au/ |
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Ed’s
Asthma Track |
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Resources
and tips for parents for children with asthma.
http://asthmatrack.com/ |
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Canadian
Lung Association |
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Great
site for information on asthma and other respiratory problems.
http://www.lung.ca/asthma/ |
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World
Health Organisation |
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Factsheet
on bronchial asthma.
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs206/en/index.html |
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Backache |
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American
Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons |
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Comprehensive
site with a lot of information.
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/category.cfm?topcategory=Spine |
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Medical
Multimedia Group USA – Patient Education Collection |
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Printable
PDF booklets available for many spine and bone conditions.
http://www.eorthopod.com/eorthopodV2/index.php?ID=1e69153b4390c6eff3095daeefe6031a |
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Surgery
Door, UK |
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Information
and related links on back pain.
http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/medcons/detail.asp?Recno=23068686 |
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Bronchitis |
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Australian
Lung Foundation |
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Resources
on chronic bronchitis and emphysema / COPD.
http://www.lungnet.org.au/ |
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Canadian
Lung Association |
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Great
site for information on chronic bronchitis and emphysema / COPD and other
respiratory problems.
http://www.lung.ca/copd/anatomy/chronicb.html |
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Cancer
General Information |
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National
Cancer Centre Singapore |
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Information
on cancer for patients and professionals.
http://www.nccs.com.sg/ |
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The
Cancer Institute, Singapore |
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Information
on the main types of cancer and treatment in Singapore.
http://www.tci.nhg.com.sg/cancerinfo_cancer.htm |
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CancerBACUP,
UK |
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Europe’s
leading cancer information service, with up-to-date cancer information,
practical advice and support for cancer patients, their families and care-givers.
http://www.cancerbacup.org.uk/Home |
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Healthology,
USA |
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Great
information, videos and articles about cancer awareness.
http://www.healthology.com/focus_index.asp?b=healthology&f=cancer |
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CancerHelp
UK, Cancer Research UK |
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Information
and help for cancer patients and their families.
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/ |
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National
Cancer Institute USA |
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Information,
help and current research on cancers.
http://cancer.gov/ |
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Surgery
Door, UK |
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Information
and related links on cancer.
http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/medcons/detail.asp?Recno=23069351 |
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Cancer
Index |
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Large
amount of information and links on cancers.
http://www.cancerindex.org/ |
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Breast
Cancer |
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Healthology,
USA |
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Great
information, videos and articles about breast cancer.
http://www.healthology.com/focus_index.asp?b=healthology&f=breast_cancer |
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Mayo
Clinic, USA |
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Good articles,
advice and resources.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00328 |
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Colorectal
Cancer |
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American
Cancer Society |
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Great
site with information, treatment options, interactive help and support.
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/lrn/lrn_0.asp |
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Medline
Plus / US National Library Of Medicine |
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Great
updated news and information from trusted sources, including symptoms, treatment,
prevention and research.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/colorectalcancer.html |
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Healthology,
USA |
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Great
information, videos and articles about colon cancer.
http://www.healthology.com/focus_index.asp?b=healthology&f=colon_cancer |
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Prostate
Cancer |
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National
Cancer Institute, USA |
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Information,
help and current research on prostate cancer.
http://cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/prostate |
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MedicineNet.com
USA |
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Large
amount of information on prostate cancer, treatment and medication.
http://www.medicinenet.com/prostate_cancer/index.htm |
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Stomach
Cancer |
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Mayo
Clinic, USA |
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Good articles,
advice and resources about stomach cancer.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00301 |
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Surgery
Door, UK |
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Information
and related links on stomach cancer.
http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/medcons/detail.asp?Recno=23069360 |
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Health
Central, USA |
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Information,
help and diagrams on stomach cancer.
http://www.healthcentral.com/ency/408/000223.html |
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Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome |
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CFIDS
Association Of America |
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Resources
and support for sufferers of chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome.
http://www.cfids.org/ |
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Alison
Hunter Memorial Foundation |
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Information
and research on Myalgic Encephalopathy/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).
http://www.ahmf.org/ |
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Colds |
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Sinus
Care Centre Of Jackson, USA |
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Excellent
site with information, recommendations and 3D pictures of sinus anatomy.
http://www.sinuscarecenter.com/index.html |
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Child
And Youth Health Service, South Australia |
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Information
on colds and flus.
http://www.cyh.com/SubContent.aspx?cp=76&p=226 |
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National
Prescribing Service, Australia |
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Information
about the difference between a cold and the influenza virus, suggestions
for getting over them, and ways to prevent yourself getting sick.
http://www.nps.org.au/site.php?page=2&content=/resources/content/ccncs_home.html |
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Constipation |
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National
Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases, USA |
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Information
on constipation.
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/constipation/ |
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Surgery
Door, UK |
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Information
and related links.
http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/medical_conditions/Indices/C/constipation.htm |
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Deep
Vein Thrombosis (DVT) |
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American
Venous Forum |
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Information,
handbook and resources on DVT and other vein disorders.
http://www.dvt-info.com/ |
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BUPA
UK |
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Information
and factsheets.
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/mosby_factsheets/Deep_Vein_Thrombosis.html |
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Health
Central, USA |
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Information,
help and diagrams on DVT.
http://www.healthcentral.com/ency/408/000156.html |
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Dengue
Fever |
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World
Health Organisation |
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Factsheet
on dengue and dengue haemorrhagic fever.
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs117/en/index.html |
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Dental
Problems |
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British
Dental Health Foundation |
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Good
information and frequently asked questions about dental matters.
http://www.dentalhealth.org.uk/
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Dr
Spiller.Com, USA |
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Everything
you ever wanted to ask your dentist, and more!
http://www.doctorspiller.com/Welcome.htm |
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Depression |
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Depression
Alliance, UK |
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Information
and support from UK’s leading charity on depression.
http://www.depressionalliance.org/ |
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Health
Central, USA |
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Information,
help and videos on the various types of depression.
http://www.healthcentral.com/channel/408/1130/Depression.html |
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Surgery
Door, UK |
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Information
and related links.
http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/medcons/detail.asp?Recno=23068720 |
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Diabetes |
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Diabetic
Society Of Singapore : "Does Eating Sugar Cause Diabetes?" |
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http://www.dss.org.sg/PHP/ARTICLES/SepArticle.php?THEMONTH=TRUE |
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American
Diabetic Association : ""Sweeteners And Desserts" |
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http://www.diabetes.org/nutrition-and-recipes/nutrition/sweeteners.jsp |
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Diabetes
UK : "Eating Well" |
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http://www.diabetes.org.uk/eatwell/index.html |
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Diabetic
Society Of Singapore |
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Information,
support and recipes for diabetics and their families.
http://www.dss.org.sg/PHP/index4.php |
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Diabetes
Australia NSW’s Glycemic Index Website |
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Great
site with detailed glycemic index.
http://www.glycemicindex.com |
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Surgery
Door, UK |
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Information
and related links on Type 1 diabetes.
http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/medcons/detail.asp?Recno=23069225 |
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Information
and related links on Type 2 diabetes.
http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/medcons/detail.asp?Recno=23068721 |
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Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation Australia |
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Help and
resources for children and people with diabetes.
http://www.jdrf.org.au/default.asp |
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Eczema
And Psoriasis |
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Healthology,
US |
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Great
information, videos and articles on skin health, psoriasis and eczema.
http://www.healthology.com/focus_index.asp?b=healthology&f=skinhealth |
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Health
Central, USA |
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Information,
help and diagrams on the various types of eczema.
http://www.healthcentral.com/ency/408/000853.html |
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National
Eczema Society, UK |
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Information,
factsheets, research and support for eczema sufferers.
http://www.eczema.org/ |
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The
Psoriasis Association, UK |
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Information
and management of psoriasis in adults and children.
http://www.psoriasis-association.org.uk/ |
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National
Psoriasis Foundation, USA |
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Information,
treatment and links for psoriasis.
http://www.psoriasis.org/home/ |
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Eye
Disorders And Infections |
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Better
Health Channel, Australia |
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Information
and links on various eye disorders including cataracts, conjunctivitis and
glaucoma.
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Eye_disorders_some_common_problems?open |
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Healthology,
USA |
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Great
information, videos and articles on eye care.
http://www.healthology.com/focus_index.asp?b=healthology&f=eyecare |
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McKinley
Health Center USA Website |
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Information
on eye sty.
http://www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/handouts/sty/sty.html |
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Surgery
Door, UK |
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Information
on conjunctivitis.
http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/medcons/detail.asp?Recno=23068712 |
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Flu
/ Influenza |
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World
Health Organisation |
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Factsheet
on influenza.
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs211/en/index.html |
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Australian
Government Department Of Health And Ageing |
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Information,
questions and answers about influenza and flu vaccines.
http://www.immunise.health.gov.au/public.htm |
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Surgery
Door, UK |
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Information
on preventing flu.
http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/medcons/detail.asp?Recno=23069307 |
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Food
Poisoning |
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Food
Safety Net, Australia |
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Information,
tips, industry information and even a bug bible!
http://www.safefood.net.au/ |
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World
Health Organisation |
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Factsheet
on food safety and food borne illnesses.
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs237/en/index.html |
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Gastric
Reflux / Heartburn |
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Healthology,
USA |
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Great
information, videos and articles on heartburn.
http://www.healthology.com/focus_index.asp?b=healthology&f=heart |
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Gout |
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Mayo
Clinic, USA |
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Information
on symptoms, treatment and prevention of gout.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00090 |
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Surgery
Door, UK |
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Information
on gout.
http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/medcons/detail.asp?Recno=23068747 |
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Drug
InfoNet USA |
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Doctor’s
answers to common questions about gout.
http://www.druginfonet.com/faq/faqgout.htm |
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Headache
/ Migraine |
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American
Council For Headache Education (ACHE) |
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Good information
and support for those with headaches or migraines.
http://www.achenet.org |
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National
Headache Foundation USA |
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Information
and research for both sufferers and healthcare professionals.
http://www.headaches.org/index.html |
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World
Health Organisation |
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Factsheet
on headache disorders.
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs277/en/index.html |
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Healthology,
USA |
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Great
information, videos and articles on the different types of headachesvand
migraine.
http://www.healthology.com/focus_index.asp?b=healthology&f=headache |
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Heart
Disease |
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American
Heart Association |
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Great
resources on heart health.
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200000 |
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Mayo
Clinic, USA |
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Information
on symptoms, treatment and prevention of heart attack.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00094 |
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Information
on symptoms, treatment of heart arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats).
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00290 |
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Information
on treatment and prevention of congestive heart failure.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00061 |
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MedicineNet.com
USA |
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Detailed
information and diagrams of heart attacks.
http://www.medicinenet.com/heart_attack/article.htm |
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Detailed
information and advice on preventing atherosclerosis and heart attacks.
http://www.medicinenet.com/heart_attack_and_atherosclerosis_prevention/article.htm |
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Detailed
information and diagrams of coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
http://www.medicinenet.com/coronary_artery_bypass_graft/article.htm |
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Healthology,
USA |
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Great
information, videos and articles on cardio health and heart related matters.
http://www.healthology.com/focus_index.asp?b=healthology&f=cardio |
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Hepatitis
A, B And C |
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Health
Central, USA |
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Information,
help and diagrams on the various types of hepatitis.
http://www.healthcentral.com/ency/408/001154.html |
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British
Liver Trust |
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Information
and resources on the various types of hepatitis and other liver ailments.
http://www.britishlivertrust.org.uk/content/home/default.asp |
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Mayo
Clinic, USA |
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Information
on symptoms, treatment and prevention of hepatitis A.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00397 |
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Information
on symptoms, treatment and prevention of hepatitis B.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00398 |
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Information
on symptoms, treatment and prevention of hepatitis C.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00097 |
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Medicine
Net USA |
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Information
on hepatitis, vaccines and medication.
http://www.medicinenet.com/viral_hepatitis/index.htm |
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Hypertension
(High Blood Pressure) |
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American
Heart Association |
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Great
resources on hypertension.
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2114 |
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Mayo
Clinic, USA |
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Information
on symptoms, treatment and prevention of hypertension.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00100 |
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MedicineNet.com
USA |
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Detailed
information on management and treatments for hypertension.
http://www.medicinenet.com/high_blood_pressure/article.htm |
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Doctors
Guide USA |
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Good source
of current hypertension information.
http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/PatientResAllCateg/Hypertension?OpenDocument |
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Irritable
Bowel Syndrome (IBS) |
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Better
Health Channel, Australia |
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Information
and factsheet on IBS.
http://www.betterhealthchannel.com.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/(Pages)/Irritable_bowel_syndrome?OpenDocument |
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National
Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases, USA |
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Information
on symptoms and treatment of IBS.
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/ibs/index.htm |
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Mayo
Clinic, USA |
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Information
on symptoms, treatment and prevention of IBS.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00106 |
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Kidney
Disease And Failure |
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National
Kidney Foundation (NKF), Singapore |
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Information
on treatment and prevention of kidney disease.
http://www.nkfs.org/index.html |
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Healthology,
USA |
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Great
information, videos and articles on kidney health, disease and kidney stones.
http://www.healthology.com/focus_index.asp?b=healthology&f=kidney_health |
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Health
Central, USA |
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Lot of
information and diagrams on the various types of kidney diseases.
http://www.healthcentral.com/ency/408/000457.html |
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National
Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases, USA |
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Comprehensive
information on kidney disease and failure in adults and children.
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/topics/failure.asp |
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Obesity |
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Health
Central, USA |
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Fit Or
Fat nutrition and exercise questions and answers, tips, recipes and survival
guide!
http://www.healthcentral.com/fitorfat/408/index.html |
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Big
Matters, UK |
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Great
website for people who live daily with a weight problem. Information on
diet, lifestyle and fitness and also provides links to some support organisations
and helplines.
http://www.bigmatters.co.uk/ |
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Weight
Concern, UK |
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Information
and physical and psychological support to help adults and children improve
their health and feel good about themselves, whatever their weight.
http://www.weightconcern.com/ |
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Osteoporosis |
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Healthology,
USA |
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Great
information, videos and articles on osteoporosis, prevention and care.
http://www.healthology.com/focus_index.asp?b=healthology&f=osteoporosis |
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Health
Central, USA |
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Lot of
information and diagrams showing bones and osteoporosis.
http://www.healthcentral.com/ency/408/000360.html |
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Mayo
Clinic, USA |
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Information
on treatment and prevention of osteoporosis.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00128 |
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Pain
Management And Palliative Care |
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Pain
Relief Foundation UK |
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Information,
support and research on the causes and methods of treating and alleviating
chronic pain.
http://www.painrelieffoundation.org.uk/ |
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Action
On Pain, UK |
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Support
and positive advice for people affected by chronic pain, either as a sufferer
or a carer/relative. The website is run mostly by volunteers, the majority
of whom have chronic pain.
http://www.action-on-pain.co.uk/menu.htm |
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Growth
House, USA |
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Award-winning
website dedicated to helping with palliative care, pain management, emotional
and other issues for the terminally ill and their families.
http://www.growthhouse.org/ |
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Palliative
Care Australia |
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Website
of the national body for palliative care in Australia, with stories from
care-givers, information, links and resources.
http://www.pallcare.org.au |
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Pneumonia |
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Health
Central, USA |
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Lot of
information and diagrams on pneumonia.
http://www.healthcentral.com/ency/408/000145.html |
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Surgery
Door, UK |
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Information
on pneumonia.
http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/medcons/detail.asp?Recno=23069033 |
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Stomach
And Peptic Ulcers |
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Mayo
Clinic, USA |
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Information
on treatment of the various types of peptic ulcers.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?retryCount=1&id=DS00242 |
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Health
Central, USA |
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Lot of
information and diagrams on gastric (stomach) ulcers.
http://www.healthcentral.com/ency/408/000213.html |
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National
Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases, USA |
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Information
on symptoms and treatment of stomach ulcers and helicobacter pylori bacteria.
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/hpylori/index.htm |
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Stroke |
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National
Stroke Association, USA |
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Good resource
of stroke information, treatments, rehabilitation and prevention.
http://www.stroke.org/HomePage.aspx?P=b3c79e0d0cdd4c89946326be98d8af67&PopUp=1 |
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Health
Central, USA |
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Lot of
information and diagrams on brain function and stroke.
http://www.healthcentral.com/ency/408/000726.html |
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Healthology,
USA |
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Great
information, videos and articles on stroke, prevention and rehabilitation.
http://www.healthology.com/focus_index.asp |
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Surgery
Door, UK |
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Information,
diagrams and links on stroke.
http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/medcons/detail.asp?Recno=23068830 |
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Thyroid
Disorders |
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Health
Central, USA |
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Lot of
information and diagrams on thyroid diseases.
http://www.healthcentral.com/ency/408/001159.html |
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Mayo
Clinic, USA |
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Information
on treatment of hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid).
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00344 |
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Information
on treatment of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00353 |
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The
Thyroid Home Page, USA |
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Website
of Dr Richard B Guttler, Santa Monica Thyroid Diagnostic Centre, providing
information, newsletters and help.
http://www.thyroid.com/ |
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Uterine
Fibroids |
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Mayo
Clinic, USA |
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Information
on uterine fibroids (non-cancerous tumours in the uterus).
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00078 |
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Health
Central, USA |
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Lot of
information and diagrams on uterine fibroids.
http://www.healthcentral.com/ency/408/000914.html |
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