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Cells Alive

Cells Alive!: Helicobacter Pylori: Bacteria That Cause Ulcers

For Students 9th - 10th
A short description of bacteria that is found in the stomach lining that causes chronic gastritis and peptic ulcers.
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Website
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Heart Healthy Foods

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides great information on the topic of heart healthy foods. The site is fairly in-depth with links scattered throughout for additional information on related subjects.
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Handout
American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Ulcers and H. Pylori Infection

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides information about ulcers. It discusses how ulcers are formed, diagnosed, and treated. Read about the bacteria, H. pylori, that causes causes infection the stomach, and how this bacteria is treated with antibiotics.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Digestive System Diseases

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes common diseases of the digestive system.
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National Institutes of Health

Niddk: H. Pylori and Peptic Ulcer

For Students 9th - 10th
Choose a question concerning ulcers from the top of the webpage and read a response. This website provides very brief answers to questions concerning the causes and treatments of stomach ulcers. Learn how to prevent getting an ulcer and...
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Other

Helicobacter Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource that delves into the diagnosis and treatment of H.Pylori. An interesting FAQ section is also contained in this resource
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Article
Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Ugh! Ulcers

For Students 3rd - 8th
Have you ever heard of ulcers? Learn all about them in this article for kids.
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Other

Chiropractic Research Results for Different Conditions

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know that through the manipulation of the spine people receive some relief from serious conditions such as Autism, Cancer, and Ulcers? This site provides of list of such ailments and connects the user to articles relating the...
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Handout
University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Mc Kinley Health Center: Peptic Ulcers

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what peptic ulcers are, how they develop, and how they are diagnosed and treated. This website provides a good report on peptic ulcers.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Surprising Cause of Stomach Ulcers

For Students 9th - 10th
What does cause stomach ulcers? Rusha Modi explains how one doctor's famous (and dangerous) experiment led us to the answer.
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Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Ulcers [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A fact card on ulcers and the bacterium, Helicobacter pylori, that causes them.
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BBC

Bbc Health: Peptic Ulcers

For Students 9th - 10th
The treatment for ulcers has evolved over the years from removal of parts of the digestive tract to today's use of antibiotics. This informative resource delves into the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of ulcers.
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Handout
Curated OER

Kids Health: Ugh! Ulcers

For Students 3rd - 8th
People used to think ulcers were caused by stress, but now doctors know they are caused by the H. pylori bacteria. In this article for kids, find out what an ulcer is, how to treat them, and how you can prevent them.
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Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Helicobacter Pylori and Peptic Ulcer Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
Here are some "Ulcer Facts," and a link to information on Ulcer Awareness Week from the Centers for Disease Control. This website gives a very short write-up on what ulcers are and how they develop. Included is a toll free number one can...