Harvard University
Harvard University: Neurosurgical Service
This site from Harvard University offers a rating system of diagnosing Parkinson's Disease. It also presents the Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) which measures mentation, behavior and mood, activities in daily life and...
WebMD
Web Md: Airborne Allergens
This site from WebMD Health provides an article entitled, "Something in the Air: Airborne Allergens". Includes detailed information on why some people are allergic to certain substances, while others are not. Symptoms of airborne...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Tracking a Mystery: Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention site offers a detailed account of the 1993 outbreak in the western US that lead to discovery of a new disease linked to "a previously unknown type of hantavirus." Many related pages with...
WebMD
Web Md: Understanding Hepatitis
This site from WebMD Health contains great information on the various forms of hepatitis, including hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, D and E. Also includes information on diagnostic and test procedures as well.
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Sada: Symptoms of Sad
This site describes the symptoms of SAD, when they usually begin and end, and the typical onset of SAD.
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Parkinson's Disease Foundation: Primary Symptoms
This resource, provided by the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, discusses the primary and secondary symptoms of Parkinson's Disease.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Allergy Medications: Questions for Your Pharmacist
Nice article that gives you some questions to ask your pharmacist to help you find the correct allergy medication. It also gives a little background information on some of the drugs available.
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Bupa: Hepatitis
This site from the British United Provident Association contains great information on the disease known as hepatitis. Provides info on each of the different kinds of hepatitis along with the causes and risks of the disease.
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Genentech: Heart Attack Fact Sheet
The learning resource is a heart attack fact sheet. Some topics discussed are disease manifestation, aftermath, and symptoms.
WebMD
Web Md: Understanding Hay Fever
This site from WebMD Health provides the viewer with a great description of what hay fever is, the symptoms it causes and its treatment. A very well prepared and in-depth site with links to additional information on the subject.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Hepatitis A
This site from MayoClinic.com provides great information as to the prevention of the viral disease Hepatitis A. It discusses protecting yourself as well as protecting others.
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Cleveland Clinic: Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (Fdia)
A form of child abuse, Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (FDIA) formerly known as Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy is a factitious disorder. The Cleveland Clinic provides a definition, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Cleveland Clinic: Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self (Munchausen Syndrome)
This syndrome, identified as a type of factitious disorder, is named for Baron von Munchausen, an 18th century German officer. Site provides a full definition, causes, diagnosis, prognosis, and prevention.
WebMD
Web Md: Types of Allergies
This site from WebMD Health contains a list of all the various types of allergies. By clicking on each one, you can access a good deal of information. This is a great site to get general information on the whole subject.
WebMD
Web Md: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
This site from WebMD provides a great topic overview of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Also provides links to causes, symptoms, risks, medications, surgery information, home treatment and prevention.
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Guide to Seasonal Affective Disorder
This site give information on SAD, effects it has on people, and what causes it.
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Plant Physiology: Mineral Requirements
This page discusses the mineral requirments needed for plants to grow successfully. The website focuses on the soil and the types of soil that creates a loam for individual plant types.
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New Mexico Health Department: Hantavirus
This page details the mortality rate (43%), symptoms, testing, treatment options, and general information on Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome. Offers links to related sites.
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Reference Guide for Vitamins
This reference guide for vitamins contains an overview of information on many vitamins. Has information on deficiency symptoms and the importance of individual vitamins.
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Life Extension Foundation: Parkinson's Disease
This site offers information about the prevention and treatment of Parkinson's Disease. It defines the disease, signs and symptoms, medications and surgical interventions.
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American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
This resource describes an organization that is involved in studies and treatments of allergies. Research and education are also important parts of this organization.