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Other

Sada: Treating Seasonal Affective Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes three types of treatment for this disorder. These treatments are light therapy, anti-depressant drugs and psycho therapy.
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Other

American Psychiatric Association: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page of a professional organization of physicians specializing in psychiatry or the treatment of mental and emotional disorders.
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Website
Other

National Hemophilia Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Hemophilia Foundation site offers comprehensive information on bleeding illnesses and updates on research.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Going to a Physical Therapist

For Students 3rd - 5th
There are different reasons for going to a physical therapist. Kids go there, as do older people. Sometimes kids go to help them get well after a minor injury, like a broken arm or leg. Some kids go because they have a physical...
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Handout
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Stomach Cancer Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about stomach cancer with this Mayo Clinic resource.
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Article
WebMD

Web Md: Airborne Allergens

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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WebMD

Web Md: Adult Brain Tumors

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD Health provides great information on adult brain tumors. Describes what they are, gives information on treatment, and then provides a link to many of the different kinds of adult brain tumors.
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Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Tracking a Mystery: Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Handout
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Cancer.gov: Liver Cancer Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This site by the National Cancer Institute provides a general overview of liver cancer. Also provides links to more detailed information about stages, treatment, prevention, genetics, causes and screening for liver cancer.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: A Matter of Leaching

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students leach organic matter from soil to create a water sample with high dissolved organic matter content (DOM), and then make filters to see if the DOM can be removed. They experience the difficulties of removing DOM from water, and...
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Other

Cancer Information Network: What You Need to Know About Cancer of the Colon

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an extensive evaluation of what colon cancer is, how it is treated, symptoms, etc.
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Website
Other

Lung Cancer: It's Time to Focus on Lung Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
LungCancer.org contains great information, from an easy-to-understand guide to the disease to the very latest in treatment options. The site is sponsored by Cancer Care and the Oncology Nursing Society and provides great information...
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Website
Other

The Addiction Counselor Certification : Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Students interested in a career in counseling will find a good overview to the certification requirements for the state of Oregon, along with lots of related information.
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Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Diabetes Type 2 Faq

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of type 2 diabetes through a Q & A format. Use this site to learn about symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.
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Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Treatments for Specific Allergies

For Students 9th - 10th
Briefly describes some of the treatments for the various allergic reactions--anaphylaxis, rhinitis, etc.
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Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Insect Venom Allergies

For Students 9th - 10th
Informational article that includes images and descriptions of several insects that often cause allergic reactions as well as information on prevention and treatment.
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Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Allergy Medications: Questions for Your Pharmacist

For Students 9th - 10th
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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University of Hawai'i

Univ. Of Hawaii: Penicillin the Wonder Drug

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Univ. of Hawaii, is a great place to learn info about Alexander Fleming, the guy who discovered Penicillin, as well as info about Penicillin. Also contains info about the two other men, Howard Florey and Ernst B....
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Power of the Placebo Effect

For Students 9th - 10th
Emma Bryce dives into the mystery of placebos' bizarre benefits. [4:37]
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Handout
WebMD

Medicine Net: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from MedicineNet, Inc. contains information on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. There is also an article on what the future holds for patients with lupus.
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Other

Encyclopaedia of Occupational Health and Safety: Environmental Pollution Control

For Students 9th - 10th
This study provides an orientation to the methods that are applied to control and prevent environmental pollution. The basic principles followed for eliminating negative impacts on the quality of water, air or land are discussed.
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Website
Other

Osteoporosis Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on the Osteoporosis Australia organization. It has useful links for definitions and prevention and treatment measures.
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Website
Other

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive information on CF from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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Handout
Other

Treatment Advocacy Center: Schizophrenia: Consequences of Non Treatment

For Students 9th - 10th
The Treatment Advocacy Center describes what can happen if you don't get any type of treatment for schizophrenia.