Kansas Historical Society
Kansas Historical Society: Lucy Hobbs Taylor
Find out about the first woman to earn her Doctorate Degree in Dental Surgery, Lucy Hobbs Taylor.
WebMD
Web Md: Multiple Sclerosis (Ms)
This site from WebMD Health provides great information on multiple sclerosis, or MS, and the main symptoms of it. Also included in the topic contents are an overview, risks, treatment, prevention, surgery, and home treatment.
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Web Md: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
This site from WebMD provides a great topic overview of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Also provides links to causes, symptoms, risks, medications, surgery information, home treatment and prevention.
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Web Md: Cesarean Section
A comprehensive site that explores what a cesarean section is, why it is performed, how the surgery is performed, and more.
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Web Md: Achilles Tendon Problems
This site from WebMD Health provides great information on the problems that can arise from the Achilles Tendon. Includes several pictures, quite a few links, and answers to commonly asked questions. This article has sections on causes,...
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Web Md: Hepatitis B
This site from WebMD Health contains great information on hepatitis B. Pictures, along with links to additional information are provided. Topics that are covered include: risks, prevention, treatment, causes and surgery.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Abdominal Hysterectomy
Why would a woman need a hysterectomy? Learn common medical reasons for getting a hysterectomy, hysterectomy methods, and alternatives to surgery. Links are provided to descriptions of a number of uterine problems.
Other
American College of Chest Physicians: Home Page
Web page of a professional organization of physicians who specialize in cardio-pulmonary care. This resource contains a great deal of information, especially research for the latest trends in cardiac and respiratory care.
Other
All About Vision: Astigmatism
Detailed information about the condition of Astigmatism including symptoms, causes, types, test to determine, and correction options.
University of Virginia
Etruscan and Roman Medicine
Gives a short description on the practice of medicine in Etruscan and Roman societies. The first doctors came from Greece but Roman medicine tended to be more of a "home remedy," situation.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Does Anesthesia Work?
Steven Zheng explains what we know about the science behind anesthesia. [4:56]
PBS
Now With Bill Moyers: Rising Costs of Health Care
Explore and evaluate different points of view on the rising costs of health care in the U.S., and identify the impact of rising costs. Formulate a solution to this problem, and write a persuasive letter proposing ways to control health...
WebMD
Medicine Net: Heart Attack
This site from MedicineNet.com provides great information on a myocardial infarction, otherwise known as a heart attack. Includes a definition and description, along with information on causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options
Mark Harden's Artchive
The Artchive: Thomas Eakins
Following the biographical information, this site gives you a good reproduction of "The Gross Clinic" as well as several of Eakins' other paintings.
Other
Transplant Q/a
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.
Other
Nichd: Spina Bifida
This site from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development provides in-depth information about the birth defect, Spina Bifida.
The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute Online: The Structure of the Heart
Description of the structure of the heart including the valves.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Fat: Obesity, Eating Habits and Weight Loss
Evaluate current guidelines for a healthy diet, compare them to one's own eating habits and learn safe behaviors for maintaining a healthy weight. Analyze the food pyramid, fast-food and health-food nutrition and the causes of obesity.
PBS
Pbs Teachers:scientific American: Affairs of the Heart: Exploring Vessel Physics
Explore the relationship between pressure and vessel diameter and create a model that represents how elevated blood pressure may affect weakened vessels. Design and critique a repair device.
American Heart Association
American Heart Association: Heart Valves Explained
Learn about the role of heart valves in how your heart functions and what happens when one is defective.
Other
American Academy of Physician Assistants
The home page of the premier professional organization of Physician Assistants. Site includes a bookstore, a search engine to research current health and healthcare issues, and biographical information on the top PA's in the country.
A&E Television
Biography: Dr. Benjamin Carson
Staff biography of Dr. Benjamin Carson. Page briefly details Dr. Carson's involvement with Johns Hopkins Medical Center, his education and training, his certifications and current appointment as well as books that he has written....
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Fractures
This site from the MayoClinic.com provides great information on fractures, or broken bones. The information is very brief with links to shock, CPR and severe bleeding. Also lets you know what to do if there is an injury or a trauma.
WebMD
Web Md: Diabetes Health Center
This article from WebMD Health provides a center of information for diabetes. Up to date articles are provided on great topics, and information from The Cleveland Clinic on a guide to diabetes is also given. This is a great site to check...
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