Reference Resources

Health

AIDS and HIV

HIV Insite

ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUG ABUSE

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

HerbMed - an interactive, electronic herbal database - provides hyperlinked access to the scientific data underlying the use of herbs for health. It is an impartial, evidence-based information resource provided by the nonprofit Alternative Medicine Foundation, Inc. This public site provides free access to 30 herbs.

ANATOMY

Anatomy Atlases
A digital library of anatomy information.
Get Body Smart
An Online Examination of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Visually Learn About the Human Body Using Interactive "Flash" Animations
Radiology Anatomy Teaching Modules
As more and more individuals elect to enter the various health science professions, there is an increased demand for teaching resources designed to keep students aware of basic skills and techniques. Created by the University of Washington, these radiology anatomy teaching modules are designed to supplement regular instruction and to serve as a reference resource for medical educators and students.

AVIAN INFLUENZA (Bird Flu)

Center for Technology and National Security Policy, National Defense University: Bird Flu and You -- Offers a full color poster (PDF; 1.26 MB) that "advises citizens on non-medical actions they can take to help prevent the spread of the virus. It also addresses a number of frequently asked questions concerning bird flu."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) -- Provides general information for the public as well as special populations, such as health care professionals, international travelers and poultry workers. Offers a page of links to references in science journals (most full-text)
Medline Plus: Bird Flu -- Offers news, vetted links to related websites and organizations, and information about research, clinical trials, public policy and more.
National Agricultural Library (USDA), Animal Welfare Information Center: Information Resources on Avian Influenza -- Offers diverse resources, such as research information, a Transcript of Technical Briefing regarding Avian Influenza U.S. Department of Agriculture - Washington D.C. - October 26, 2005, and an online book with 10 chapters. The USDA itself also has a small avian flu portal.
National Wildlife Health Center (USGS): Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 -- Nice collection of links to news items and government/NGO information. Of particular interest: a page of links to related maps from a variety of sources.
PandemicFlu.gov: Avian Influenza -- Concise page of bullet points that provide succinct facts about bird flu.
U.S. Department of Labor: Guidance for Protecting Workers Against Avian Flu -- In addition to general information about the virus, includes information on protecting farm workers and animal handlers, laboratory workers, medical workers, food handlers, airline flight crews and international travelers.
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs: Avian Flu Fact Sheet -- Aimed at international travelers, this document "alerts Americans to the most recent occurrences of Influenza A H5N1 (avian influenza strain)" and provides a brief explanation of the virus, in perspective.

Non-U.S. Government and NGO Websites

European Union (EU), Animal Health and Welfare: Avian Influenza -- Detailed information on the virus, including causative agent, clinical symptoms, transmission and spread, vaccination and threat to humans. Many documents on such things as outbreaks in different countries, meetings, presentations.
Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), Agriculture Department, Animal Production and Health Division: Avian Influenza -- Includes Bi-weekly Avian Influenza Maps, and a variety of guides and other documents.
Health Protection Agency (United Kingdom): Frequently asked questions on avian influenza -- Covers background, the current situation, different virus strains, control measures, human transmission and infection, symptoms, travel advice.
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO): Avian Influenza Resource Sites -- Large collection of links to websites, news and feature articles. Of particular interest: Bird Flu: Communicating the Risk, from PAHO's Perspectives in Health magazine.
Parliament of Australia, Parliamentary Library: The threat of an avian influenza (bird flu) pandemic: key issues and resources -- General information, maps, timelines, statistics, Australian preparations, international info, prevention and treatment, commentary, updates/news.
Prevention of Avian Influenza (Hong Kong Government Information Centre) -- Has a statistics page, an extensive FAQ, and a collection of public health videos in RealPlayer format.
Public Health Agency of Canada: Avian Influenza -- Offers general informations, FAQs and guidelines, travel health advisories, and information about Canada's Inter-agency Wild Bird Influenza Survey 2005, which detected avian influenza in migratory ducks.
Singapore Bird Flu Website -- Nicely designed site offers general information, news, FAQs, brochures, and briefing slides (PowerPoint)
World Health Organization (WHO): Avian Influenza -- Lots of information here, including news, reports of outbreaks, guidelines, recommendations, and various documents. Maintains updated information on the number and location of confirmed cases.

Media

National Public Radio (NPR): Q&A: What is Bird Flu and Who's At Risk -- "In a two-part report, NPR asked health experts to answer listeners' questions about bird flu. First, Dr. Hon Ip, director of the United States Geological Survey's Diagnostic Virology Laboratory at the National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wis., answers questions about the virus and how it spreads. In part two, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, answers questions about the government's preparations for a potential outbreak, and what individuals could do to stay safe."
New York Times: Avian Influenza -- "A free collection of articles about avian influenza published in The New York Times since 1996."
Wall Street Journal: Avian Flu News Tracker -- "Updated regularly with news on avian-flu precautions, research and outbreaks."

Miscellaneous

Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy (CIDRAP): Avian Influenza (University of Maryland) -- CIDRAP's mission is to "prevent illness and death from infectious diseases through epidemiologic research and the rapid translation of scientific information into real-world practical applications and solutions." Offers news, technical briefings, journal articles, statistics, guidlines and related links. Also from the University of Maryland: Understanding Avian Influenza, from the Cooperative Extension Service, offers links to general information and resources for family and home, farm and business.
New England Journal of Medicine: Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Infection in Humans -- "An unprecedented epizootic avian influenza A (H5N1) virus that is highly pathogenic has crossed the species barrier in Asia to cause many human fatalities and poses an increasing pandemic threat. This summary describes the features of human infection with influenza A (H5N1) and reviews recommendations for prevention and clinical management presented in part at the recent World Health Organization (WHO) Meeting on Case Management and Research on Human Influenza A/H5, which was held in Hanoi, May 10 through 12, 2005. Because many critical questions remain, modifications of these recommendations are likely."
SciDev.Net: Glossary -- "Accessible definitions of key terms used in articles and research papers relating to bird flu."

Items of interest to birdwatchers:

Birder's World: Answers to Your Questions about Avian Flu

CANCER

National Cancer Institute

CHILD/ELDER ABUSE

Child Welfare Information Gateway

CHILDREN'S HEALTH

DIET & NUTRITION

DISEASE & EPIDEMICS

Contagion: Historical Views of Disease and Epidemics

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS

EATING DISORDERS

Facts About Eating Disorders
A detailed booklet that describes symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping.
Eating Disorders: Q&A
Expert answers to common questions.
What's Going On With Me?
A guide to evaluating one's eating and exercise habits toward
determining whether there might be a "disordered eating" problem.
Anorexia
Discusses causes, signs, and health risks for women.
Bulimia
Discusses causes, signs, and health risks for women.
Binge Eating Disorder
Explains the condition and its complications. Describes various
approaches to treating the disorder.
Seeking Treatment
Offers advice on seeking help for eating disorders. Discusses medical
tests, treatments, and more.
Psychotherapy
Explains the importance of seeking treatment for eating disorders and
the role of psychotherapy in the process.

ERGONOMICS

Repetitive Stress Injury Exercises

FAMILY HEALTH

FOOD & NUTRITION

Center for Science in the Public Interest, Started in 1971, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has been an advocate for sound science, nutrition, and food safety for over thirty-five years. With close to 900,000 members, the Center continues its outreach work through such activities as creating policy briefs, sending out their Nutrition Action Healthletter, and providing news updates on items of relevance to the general public. Their homepage contains much of this material, all contained in thematic areas, including biotechnology, food safety, integrity in science, and nutrition policy.

GENERAL HEALTH RESOURCES

GERONTOLOGY & AGING

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)

Geriatric Nursing Resources for Care of Older Adults: Assessment Tools

Health Care Financing Administration

Manchester College's Gerontology Resources

National Aging Information Center

National Institute on Aging

National Institute on Aging: Alzheimer’s Disease Education

NIH Senior Health (National Institute on Aging)

Wisconsin Geriatric Education Center

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GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Health & Human Services - Office for Civil Rights - HIPAA

HIPAA.org

HIPAAdvisory

National Cancer Institute

National Center for Health Statistics

National Institute of Child Health & Human Development

National Institutes of Health

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services

U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services: Food & Drug Administration

Wisconsin Department of Health & Family Services

World Health Organization

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HEPATITIS

Hepatitis.org

Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Hepatitis

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MENTAL HEALTH

National Mental Health Association
The country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness.

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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Association of Medical Assistants

American Health Information Management Association

American Medical Association

Emergency Nurses Association

Wisconsin Society of Medical Assistants

WisMed: The State Medical Society of Wisconsin

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PSYCHOLOGY

Social Psychology Network

Monitor on Psychololgy

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RESEARCH

Science: Embryos and stem cells

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SUICIDE

National Institute of Mental Health: Suicide Prevention

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WOMEN'S HEALTH

4Woman.gov

American Association of Medical Assistants

American Health Information Management Association

American Medical Association

Emergency Nurses Association

National Library of Medicine

Our Bodies Ourselves

The National Women’s Health Information Center

Wisconsin Society of Medical Assistants

WisMed: The State Medical Society of Wisconsin

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