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American Medical Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is the homepage of the association responsible for licensing all medical education programs in the US, and setting the standards for medical education, practice, and research. Contains professional and educational resources.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Cancer.gov: Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors (Pdq) Treatment

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about treatment options associated with ovarian germ cell tumors. This website, intended for patients, provides detailed information on the stages of this cancer and the methods used to fight it.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Cancer.gov: Ovarian Low Malignant Potential Tumors (Pdq)

For Students 9th - 10th
Intended for patients with ovarian tumors with "low malignant potential," this website discusses stages and treatment options associated with this medical condition. Click on one of the hyperlinked topics at the top of the webpage to be...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biotechnology and Medicine

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Informational text and video clips about biotechnology and medicine. After reading the text, review the key vocabulary terms and answer review questions.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Encephalitis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the MayoClinic.com provides a great look at the acute inflammation of the brain caused by a viral infection known as encephalitis. Sections in the article include: signs and symptoms, causes, screening, treatment,...
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Waves: Practical Applications

For Students 9th - 10th
Given diagrams, scenarios, illustrations, or descriptions, students will identify uses of waves in medical and industrial applications.
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Transplant Q/a

For Students 9th - 10th
Article with questions and answers relating to heart transplants. Great info from who is eligible, what is an average cost, what drugs are related and much more.
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Careers in Medical Laboratory Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
This site lists many of the careers in lab technology, along with descriptions of each one. There is also information on schooling and certification.
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Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Worker's Compensation

For Students 9th - 10th
This law site from the Cornell University School of Law features information regarding worker's compensation coverage. Information about congressional acts that provided workers compensation such as Longshoreman & Harbor's Workers...
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Careers New Zealand

Kiwi Careers: Surgeon

For Students 9th - 10th
KiwiCareers offers a simple and general description of tasks and duties of a surgeon.
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American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Peripheral Arterial Disease and Claudication

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides information about peripheral arterial disease and claudication (poor circulation) and related health problems it.
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National Institutes of Health

Niehs: Enfermedades Provocados Por El Ambiente De a a Z

For Students 3rd - 8th
An A to Z list of illnesses and disorders caused by environmental factors, e.g., asthma, allergies, mercury poisoning, cancer and others. Each is listed with a short, one paragraph overview of the condition and causes.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Virulence Factors in Outbreak Strain Cholera

For Students 9th - 10th
This study resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for the MCAT. Questions related to the structure, growth, physiology and genetics of prokaryotes and viruses.
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Naacls: Lab Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Services lists information on becoming a certified lab technician. There are several links to schools which offer programs, along with the certification information.
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Popular Mechanics: Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Popular Mechanics covers science and technology developments, including the latest trends, breakthroughs, background, analysis and information in science today. Updated every 20 minutes.
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Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a complete list of accredited schools that offer a Medical Assistant program.