Curated OER
Kids Health: Do You Know About Sickle Cell Anemia?
Good basic explanation of what this disease is, how it affects people who have it, and what treatments doctors and nurses use to help.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Treatment of Crohn's Disease
This website provides detailed information about Crohn's Disease. Defines the causes, symptoms, treatments and complications. Also discusses surgical measures and diet. Very informative.
Other
Health Communities: Parkinson's Disease
This site discusses the mystery and complexity of Parkinson's Disease. It mentions the history of the disease, signs and symptoms and incidence.
Other
H Net: Castorbean History and Connection to Als
This site is a letter from a Graduate Student who believes he has discovered a connection between ALS, otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, and the Castor bean. The site also provides responses from scholars at various universities...
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Biology Guide: Pathogens and Disease
Students learn about pathogens and disease. Some topics explored in the tutorial are bacteria, parasites, gene technology, and non-communicable diseases.