American Academy of Family Physicians
Aafp: Update on Parkinson's Disease
This article, presented by the American Academy of Family Physicians, discusses recent breakthroughs in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease. Included are tables and graphs.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Life Sciences Quiz
Take an interactive, multiple choice quiz over life science careers. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
Black Past
Black Past: Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment (1932 1972)
In this encyclopedia entry you'll learn about the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment, in which scientists infected blacks with syphilis to gather scientific data. There is a link to a website to gain more information about this grave ethical...
Black Past
Black Past: Wright, Louis T.
This encyclopedia article tells about Louis T. Wright, a black doctor and medical researcher.
Other
Osteoporosis Resource Centers: What Is Osteoporosis?
This site is offered by an organization of physicians' offices in the Mid-Atlantic region for educating the public as well as the diagnosis, treatment and management of osteoporosis.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts, Grade 10: Henrietta's Dance
Students consider the importance of leaving a legacy and the myriad ways that we can leave a legacy, through our language, our families, or even our cells. Students also explore the issue of ownership and ethics of medical research. This...
Other
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.
Other
Rx Med: Herpes Zoster
Here, learn what shingles is and how it is caused. Included is information on how to treat the symptoms associated with this disease.
Patsy Stevens
Garden of Praise: Walter Reed: Physician
The Garden of Praise profiles the life of Dr. Walter Reed (1851-1902), whose pioneering work in yellow fever research made the connection between insects and the transmission of disease. Text is geared toward younger students.
Robin Chew
Lucid Cafe: Jonas Salk m.d.
This site provides a brief biography of Dr. Jonas Salk (1914-1995 CE), research scientist who is noted for his research and discovery of the polio vaccine. Links available to video and other biographical information on Salk, books...
CNN
Cnn: Michael J. Fox Reveals He Has Parkinson's Disease
This article, from CNN.com, discusses actor Michael J. Fox's battle with Parkinson's Disease. It provides information on disease treatments and has links to other sites with information on Parkinson's Disease.