Adult Disease Specific Sites

Alcoholism/Substance Abuse

Clinic Listings

Clinics/Hospitals For Alcohol Abuse Treatment

http://www.med.upenn.edu/~recovery/direct1.html

General Information

Alcoholism

About.com Guide to: Alcoholism

http://alcoholism.about.com/

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

http://www.niaaa.nih.gov

An excellent search function is available on this site.

Substance Abuse

About.com Guide to Substance Abuse

http://substanceabuse.about.com

Club Drugs: MDMA, Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB), Rohypnol, and Ketamine

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040601/2619.html

National Institute on Drug Abuse

http://www.nida.nih.gov/

Recognition and Prevention of Inhalant Abuse

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030901/869.html

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

http://www.samhsa.gov

Treatment

General

Treatment Improvement Protocols

http://www.samhsa.gov/centers/csat/csat.html

Medications

Campral

http://www.campral.com

Allergy/Asthma

General Information

Allergies: Doctor's Guide to the Internet

http://www.pslgroup.com/Allergies.htm

Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Online

http://allergy.mcg.edu/

An information and news service for Patients and Parents of patients. This page is maintained by allergists, the medical specialists who treat allergies and asthma, and their professional association, the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

Allergy ABC's - Allergy's Basic Center - Allergy Internet Resources

http://www.io.com/~kinnaman/allabc.html

Contains valuable links to several web resources on allergy diagnosis, treatment, and education.

Allergies Information & Resources

http://www.pslgroup.com/Allergies.htm

Allergy Testing

Allergy Testing

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020815/621.html

Anaphylaxis

A Practical Guide to Anaphylaxis

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031001/1325.html

Asthma

Asthma and Allergy WWW Resources Page

http://www.sfu.ca/~prwrean/resources.html

A listing of asthma and allergy WWW resources of interest to those wanting to educate themselves about asthma and allergies. Compiled by Patricia Wrean - a non physician asthmatic.

National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Expert Panel Report 2: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/asthma/asthgdln.htm

Latex Allergy

Review of Latex Allergy

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/417863

Mold/Pollen Counts

National Allergy Bureau Report

http://www.aaaai.org/nab/default.stm

Find out this week's pollen and mold counts in your area.

Stinging Insect

Stinging Insect Allergy

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030615/2541.html

Cardiology

General Information

Topics

Comprehensive Management of Dizziness in Elderly Clients

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/408404

Prevention of bacterial endocarditis: Recommendations by the American Heart Association

http://www.journalclub.org/vol2/a50.html

The Use Of Digibind (DIGOXIN IMMUNE FAB) In Digoxin Intoxication

http://www.clinpharm.com/guideline.htm

Intraortic Balloon Pump

Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Counterpulsation

http://www.rjmatthewsmd.com/Definitions/IABP_Counterpulsation.htm

Web Sites

The Heart.org

https://www.theheart.org

Heart Info

http://www.heartinfo.org/

Heart Web

http://www.heartweb.org/

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/

ACLS

ACLS Algorithms

http://www.cardiac.org/aclsalgr.html

Home Defibrillator

http://www.HeartStartHome.com

Arrhythmias

Atrial Fibrillation

General

Acute Management of Atrial Fibrillation

Part I. Rate and Rhythm Control

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020715/249.html

Part II. Prevention of Thromboembolic Complications

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020715/261.html

Drugs for Conversion of Atrial Fibrillation

http://www.aafp.org/afp/980800ap/dello.html

Review of Atrial Fibrillation in Elderly Patients

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000115/tips/21.html

Anticoagulation

Anticoagulation in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000915/tips/3.html

Preventing Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation

http://www.aafp.org/afp/971200ap/wolf.html

Sick Sinus

Diagnosis and Treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030415/1725.html

Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome

Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome: Importance of the Long QT Syndrome

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030801/483.html

Pharmacology

Amiodarone: Guidelines for Use and Monitoring

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031201/2189.html

Congestive Heart Failure

General

Congestive Heart Failure

http://www.pslgroup.com/Congestiveheart.htm

Beta Blocker Use

Beta Blockers in Heart Failure Patients: Guidelines for Initiation

http://www.vh.org/Welcome/UIHC/UIHCMedDepts/IntMed/Cardiology/HeartFailure/BlockerInitiation.html

Coronary Artery Disease

General

Acute Myocardial Infarction

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030801/british.html

Doctor's Guide to Angina

http://www.pslgroup.com/ANGINA.HTM

Screening for Coronary Heart Disease: Recommendation Statement

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040615/us.html

Acute Coronary Syndrome

Unstable Angina and Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Part I. Initial Evaluation and Management, and Hospital Care

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040801/525.html

Unstable Angina and Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Part II. Coronary Revascularization, Hospital Discharge, and Post-Hospital Care

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040801/535.html

EKG

ECG Library

http://www.ecglibrary.com/ecghome.html

EKG Basics and Interpretation

http://www.int-med.uiowa.edu/education/Clerkship/Inpatient03/Documents/EKG.pdf

EKG Tutorial

http://www.studymed.com/ekgtutor.htm

Endocarditis

Prevention of bacterial endocarditis: Recommendations by the American Heart Association

http://www.journalclub.org/vol2/a50.html

Hyperlipidemia

General Information

Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/cholesterol/index.htm

Lipid Facts

http://www.lipidfacts.org

Lipid Forum

http://www.lipidforum.com

Lipid Health

http://www.lipidhealth.org/

Lipids On Line

http://www.lipidsonline.org/

Medscape Hyperlipidemia Resource Center

http://www.medscape.com/pages/editorial/resourcecenters/public/hyperlipidemia/rc-hyperlipidemia.ov

Report of the Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/cholesterol/

Screening

Recommendations Regarding Public Screening for Measuring Blood Cholesterol

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/cholesterol/chol_scr.htm

Treatment - General

Management of Dyslipidemia in Adults

http://www.aafp.org/afp/980501ap/ahmed.html
May 1, 1998 - American Academy of Family Physicians

NCEP 2: Harvard Decision Support

http://dsg.harvard.edu/public/guidelines/cholesterol/chlintun.html

New Tactics, New Targets: The Changing Landscape of Dyslipidemia Management in Coronary Prevention

http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/2239?mpid=10649

02/28/03.

When to Start Cholesterol-Lowering Therapy in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease

http://www.americanheart.org/Scientific/statements/1997/039702.html

Treatment - Niacin

Use of Niacin in the Prevention and Management of Hyperlipidemia

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/407744

Hypertension

General

American Society of Hypertension

http://www.ash-us.org/

Are ACE Inhibitors or Diuretics Best?

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/449369?mpid=9897

Doctor's Guide to Hypertension

http://www.pslgroup.com/Hypertension.htm

The Hypertension Network

http://www.bloodpressure.com/

National Kidney Foundation

http://www.kidney.org

Emergencies

Hypertensive Emergencies

http://www.vh.org/Providers/Lectures/EmergencyMed/Hypertension/HypertensionTitle.html

Managing the Patient with Hard-to-Control Hypertension

http://www.aafp.org/afp/980301ap/oparil.html

Initial Evaluation

Initial Evaluation of Hypertension

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040315/poc.html

JNC 7

AFP Comment on New High Blood Pressure Guidelines

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030715/practice.html

Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/hypertension/jncintro.htm

Recommendations for Specific Therapy: JNC 7

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/458457_3

Landmark Studies

ALLHAT Results Reconciled With ANBP2 in Different Ways

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/458345_1

Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic Syndrome: A Growing Clinical Challenge

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/484166?src=search

Metabolic Syndrome: Time for Action

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040615/2875.html

Orthostatic Hypotension

Orthostatic Hypotension

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031215/2393.html

Peripheral Artery Disease

Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040201/525.html

Syncope

Use of SSRIs in Neurocardiogenic Syncope

Off-Label Applications for SSRIs

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030801/498.html

Dermatology

General Information

About.com Guide to: Dermatology

http://dermatology.about.coml

Dept. of Dermatology, Unversity of Iowa

http://tray.dermatology.uiowa.edu/home.html

A very comprehensive site with an atlas of skin conditions, links to other sites, patient information, meeting calendar and more!

Pruritus

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030915/1135.html

Acne

Accutane Information

http://www.rocheusa.com/products/accutane/

Topical Retinoids in Primary Care Practice

http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/2575?mpid=16757

Use of Systemic Agents in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20001015/1823.html

Alopecia

Common Hair Loss Disorders

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030701/93.html

Doctor's Guide to Hair Loss

http://www.pslgroup.com/HAIRLOSS.HTM

Telogen effluvium

http://www.dermnet.org.nz/dna.te/te.html

Eczema

Protopic

http://www.protopic.com

Infections

General

Diagnosis and Management of Common Tinea Infections

http://www.aafp.org/afp/980700ap/noble.html

Oncomycosis

Fungal Nail Infections: Treating From Head To Toe

http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/2963

Nail Fungus: Disfiguring and Difficult to Treat

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/407647

Topical treatments for fungal infections of the skin and nails of the foot

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/435247

Pityriasis

Pityriasis Rosea

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040101/87.html

Scabies

Ivermectin Use in Scabies

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030915/1089.html

Ovide Info

http://www.ovide.info

Pediculosis and Scabies

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040115/341.html

Tinea

Diagnosis and Management of Common Tinea Infections

http://www.aafp.org/afp/980700ap/noble.html

Malignant/Premalignant Lesions

Actinic Keratoses: Common Premalignant Skin Lesions

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/406303

Counseling to Prevent Skin Cancer: Recommendations and Rationale

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040215/us.html

Diagnosis and Treatment of Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinomas

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20041015/1481.html

Nail Lesions

Nail Abnormalities: Clues to Systemic Disease

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040315/1417.html

Pigmented Lesions

Common Hyperpigmentation Disorders in Adults: Part I.

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031115/1955.html

Common Hyperpigmentation Disorders in Adults: Part II.

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031115/1963.html

Treatment

Dermik

http://www.dermik.com/

Urticaria

Urticaria and Angioedema: A Practical Approach

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040301/1123.html

Endocrinology

General

Endocrinology Rounds

http://www.endocrinologyrounds.org

Endocrine Today

http://www.endocrinetoday.com

Diabetes

General

American Diabetes Association: Clinical Practice Recommendations

http://diabetes.org/for-health-professionals-and-scientists/cpr.jsp

CDC Diabetes Home Page

http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/

Diabetes Information and Resources: Doctor's Guide

http://www.pslgroup.com/DIABETES.HTM

DiabeticsOn-line Resources

http://www.mendosa.com/faq.htm

A rich resource of information on the internet for diabetic patients and their physicians.

Diabetes Roundtable

http://www.diabetesroundtable.com

Diabetes information for physicians.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

http://www.niddk.nih.gov/index.htm

Information for the public, patients, health educators, and health care providers about:

Diabetes, Digestive Diseases, Endocrine Diseases, Hematologic Diseases, Kidney Diseases, Nutrition and Obesity, and Urologic Diseases.

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse

http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/

Pfizer Diabetes Page

http://www.pfizerdiabetes.com/

General Treatment

Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

http://www.aafp.org/afp/990515ap/2835.html

Cardiovascular Risk Reduction

Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Message from the National Diabetes Education Program

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031015/1569.html

Diagnosis/Screening

Screening for Diabetes in General Practice

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/455503?mpid=14161

Screening for Type 2 Diabetes in Adults: Recommendations and Rationale

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030515/us.html

DKA

Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis

http://www.aafp.org/afp/990800ap/455.html

Education

BD Diabetes Education

http://www.bddiabetes.com/

National Diabetes Education Initiative

http://www.ndei.org

National Diabetes Education Program

http://www.ndep.nih.gov/

Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome

Management of the Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome

http://www.aafp.org/afp/991001ap/1468.html

Insulin

InDuo

http://www.induo-us.com/

Novolog

http://www.novolog.com

Insulin Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes: Rescue, Augmentation, and Replacement of Beta-Cell Function

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040801/489.html

Nephropathy

Combining an ACE Inhibitor and an ARB in the Treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/459003?mpid=16669

Hyperhidrosis

Certain Dri

http://www.certaindri.com/

Palmoplantar Hyperhidrosis: A Therapeutic Challenge

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040301/1117.html

Osteoporosis

General Issues

ACOG Releases Guidelines for Clinical Management of Osteoporosis

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040315/practice.html

Bisphosphonates and Bone Health in Women With Breast Cancer: Clinical Practice Guidelines

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/464215?mpid=21303

National Osteoporosis Foundation

http://www.nof.org/

New Considerations in the Selection of Current Therapies to Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis

http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/2185

Osteoporosis: Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Treatment

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/410461

Osteoporosis: Part I. Evaluation and Assessment

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010301/897.html

Osteoporosis Update: Prevention and Treatment

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/416897

Male Osteoporosis

Alendronate Is Beneficial for Men with Osteoporosis

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010315/tips/1.html

Update on Male Osteoporosis

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/420442

Screening

Screening for Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040101/putting.html

Treatment

Actonel: Healthcare Professionals

http://www.actonel.com/hcp/index.jsp

Fosamax

http://www.fosamax.com/fosamax/home.html?request_url=/fosamax/hcp/home.html

Miacalcin

http://www.miacalcin.com

Pharmacologic Prevention of Osteoporotic Fractures

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20041001/1293.html

Osteoporosis: Part II. Nonpharmacologic and Pharmacologic Treatment

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010315/1121.html

Web Sites

Medscape Resource Center: Osteoporosis

http://www.medscape.com/pages/editorial/resourcecenters/public/osteoporosis/rc-osteoporosis.ov

National Osteoporosis Foundation

http://www.nof.org/

Osteoporosis

http://www.pslgroup.com/OSTEOPOROSIS.HTM

Doctor's guide to osteoporosis information & resources.

Parathyroid Disease

Hyperparathyroidism

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040115/333.html

Thyroid Disease

General

AACE Clinical Practice Guidelines for Evaluation and Treatment of Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism

http://www.aace.com/clin/guides/thyroid_guide.html

Hyperthyroidism

Subclinical Hyperthyroidism: Controversies in Management

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020201/431.html

Hypothyroidism

The Diagnosis and Management of Hypothyroidism

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/433851

Lab Tests

Common Tests to Examine Thyroid Gland Function

http://www.endocrineweb.com/tests.html

Thyroid Function Tests: Normal Values

http://www.endocrineweb.com/TFT.html

Myxedema Coma

Myxedema Coma:  Diagnosis and Treatment

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20001201/2485.html

Treatment

Armour Thyroid

http://www.ArmourThyroid.com

Levoxyl

http://www.levoxyl.com/

Synthroid

http://www.synthroid.com/

Fluids/Electrolytes

Calcium

Hypercalcemia

A Practical Approach to Hypercalcemia

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030501/1959.html

Hypocalcemia

eMedicine: Hypocalcemia

http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic271.htm

Sodium

Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia:  A systematic approach to causes and their correction

http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/2000/05_00/fall.htm

Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia in the Elderly

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000615/3623.html

Gastroenterology

General

John Hopkins Gastroenterology & Hepatology Resource Center

http://www.hopkins-gi.org

Diarrhea

General

Management of Infectious Diarrhea: IDSA Guideline

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010915/tips/4.html

The Management of Infectious Diarrhea

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/407978

Medications

Alinia

http://www.alinia.com/

Alinia Live

http://www.alinia-live.com/

Gallbladder Disease

Treatment for Indolent Gallbladder Polyps?

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/459009?mpid=16669

GERD

Advances in the Therapy of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Revolution or Evolution?

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/418747

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Diagnosis and Management

http://www.aafp.org/afp/990301ap/1161.html

Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031001/1311.html

Published 10/01/2003.

Medscape Resource Center: GE Reflux Disease

http://www.medscape.com/pages/editorial/resourcecenters/public/gerd/rc-gerd.ov

Medscape Special Report on Acid Related Disorders

http://www.medscape.com/pages/editorial/spreports/acid/sr-acid

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Management of Crohn's Disease -- A Practical Approach

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030815/707.html

IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

Diagnosing the Patient with Abdominal Pain and Altered Bowel Habits: Is It Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030515/2157.html

Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, and Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/2749?mpid=20519

IBS: Challenges in Diagnosis

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/461605?mpid=19059

Medscape's Irritable Bowel Syndrome Resource Center

http://www.medscape.com/pages/editorial/resourcecenters/public/ibs/rc-ibs.ov

Liver Disease

General

Hepatology

http://www.hepatologyjournal.org/index.html

The Official Journal of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases contains searchable abstracts.

Hepatitis

CDC: Viral Hepatitis

http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis

Hepatitis B

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040101/75.html

HepNet: The Hepatitis Information Network

http://www.hepnet.com/

This site focuses on the needs of the medical community, providing updates on patient care issues, serology, new clinical papers and news releases, as well as links to many other excellent hepatitis related sites.

Pancreatitis

Childhood Pancreatitis

http://www.aafp.org/afp/990501ap/2507.html

Diagnosis and Management of Acute Pancreatitis

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000701/164.html

Peptic Ulcer Disease

General

Doctor's Guide to Ulcers and other Gastric Disorders

http://www.pslgroup.com/ULCERS.HTM

H. Pylori

Current Status of Treatment for H. pylori Infection

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000801/tips/2.html

Diagnosis of H pylori Infection

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/417341

Helicobacter Pylori in Peptic Ulcer Disease

http://my.webmd.com/content/dmk/dmk_article_3961819

H pylori Diagnosis: Who Should Be Tested, and How?

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/417350

Rectal Fissure

Diagnosis and care of patients with anal fissure

http://www2.gastrojournal.org/scripts/om.dll/serve?action=searchDB&searchDBfor=art&artType=fullfree&id=agast1240233

Genetic Diseases

General Information

Doctor's Guide to Cystic Fibrosis

http://www.pslgroup.com/CF.htm

Kleinfelter Syndrome and Associates

http://www.genetic.org/

Turner's Syndrome Society of the US

http://www.turner-syndrome-us.org/

Immunodeficiency

Primary Immunodeficiencies

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031115/2001.html

Neurofibromatosis

National Neurofibromatosis Foundation

http://www.nf.org

Neurofibromatosis, Inc.

http://www.nfinc.org/

Geriatrics

General Information

Dr. Stall's Page Dedicated to Geriatric & Hospice Care

http://wings.buffalo.edu/~drstall/

National Council On Aging

http://www.ncoa.org

Hematology

General

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/

Anemias

General

Common Anemias: What Lies Beneath

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/436692

Hemolytic

Hemolytic Anemia

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040601/2599.html

Sickle Cell

Sickle Cell Information Center

http://www.emory.edu/PEDS/SICKLE/toc.htm#provider

Bleeding Disorders

Bleeding Disorders

http://www.vh.org/Providers/ClinRef/FPHandbook/Chapter06/01-6.html

Thrombotic Disorders

General

DVT and Pulmonary Embolism: Part I. Diagnosis

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040615/2829.html

DVT and Pulmonary Embolism: Part II. Treatment and Prevention

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040615/2841.html

Evaluation of Recurrent Thrombosis and Hypercoagulability

http://www.aafp.org/afp/971015ap/harris.html

Deep Vein Thrombosis

D-Dimer Helps Rule Out Deep Vein Thrombosis

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/461980?mpid=19059

Diagnosis and Treatment of Deep Venous Thrombosis

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010301/tips/3.html

Use of Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin in Outpatient Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/413618

Physician Tools: Thrombosis Management Clinical Guidelines

http://www.ahcpub.com/ahc_root_html/hot/physiciantools.html

Pulmonary Embolus

ACEP Releases Clinical Policy on Evaluation and Management of Pulmonary Embolism

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030815/practice.html

Infectious Disease

General Information

Articles

Evaluating the Febrile Patient with a Rash

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000815/804.html

Antibiotic Choice

John Hopkins Division of Infectious Disease: Antibiotic Guide

http://hopkins-abxguide.org/

Fever of Unknown Origin

Approach to the Adult Patient with Fever of Unknown Origin

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031201/2223.html

Postexposure

U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines for the Management of Occupational Exposures to HBV, HCV, and HIV and Recommendations for Postexposure Prophylaxis

http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5011a1.htm

Reyes Syndrome

National Reye's Syndrome Foundation

http://www.reyessyndrome.org/

A simple site with basic information.

Web Sites

Center for Disease Control

http://www.cdc.gov/

John Hopkins Division of Infectious Disease Antibiotic Guide

http://hopkins-abxguide.org

Sanford Guide

http://www.sanfordguide.com/

AIDS

Clinical Support

National Clinicians' Post Exposure Prophylazis Hotline

888-448-4911

National HIV/AIDS Telephone Consultation Service HIV Warmline

800-933-3413

General

About.com Guide to AIDS/HIV

http://aids.about.com/mbody.htm

AIDS Treatment Data Network

http://204.179.124.69/network/index.html

Clinical Care Options for HIV

http://www.healthcg.com/hiv/

An excellent comprehensive resource for HIV treatment which contains news items, guidelines, and CME.

Community Provider AIDS Training Project

http://itsa.ucsf.edu/warmline

Doctor's Guide to AIDS/HIV

http://www.pslgroup.com/Aids.htm

Emerging Infectious Diseases: Advance Dispatches From The CDC

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/advance.htm

ftp://ftp.cdc.gov/pub/EID/

HIV Counseling, Testing, and Referral

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040715/295.html

HIV Web Study

http://depts.washington.edu/hivaids/

Immune Net

http://www.immunet.org/

Treatment information for AIDS/HIV Caregivers. Links are listed and described.

The Johns Hopkins University AIDS Service Web Site

http://www.hopkins-aids.edu/

One of the most comprehensive and most up to date sites for AIDS information.

Treatment

Managing Issues Related to Antiretroviral Therapy

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030815/675.html

Management of HIV/AIDS

http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/822

Bacteria

Pertussis

Pertussis: An Update on Primary Prevention and Outbreak Control

http://www.aafp.org/afp/970915ap/pertussis.html

Pseudomonas

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Infections

http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1943.htm

Bioterrorism

General

AAFP: Bioterrorism

http://www.aafp.org/btresponse.xml

Recognition and Management of Bioterrorism Infections

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030501/1927.html

CDC Updates for Clinicians

CDC Clinician Registry for Terrorism and Emergency Response Updates and Training Opportunities

http://www.bt.cdc.gov/clinregistry/index.asp

Smallpox

AAFP Policy Statement

http://www.aafp.org/x10636.xml

ACIP Issues Guidelines on the Use of Smallpox Vaccine in a Pre-Event Vaccination Program

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030801/practice.html

CDC Smallpox Information

http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/smallpox/index.asp

MMWR Smallpox Vaccination and Adverse Reactions: Guidance for Clinicians

http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/rr/rr5204.pdf

Smallpox Vaccine: Contraindications, Administration, and Adverse Reactions

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030901/889.html

Training

Emergency Management Center (EMC) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

http://www.ornl.gov/EMC/

Fungal

Doctor Fungus

http://www.doctorfungus.org

Meningitis

General

CDC: Meningitis

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/submenus/sub_meningitis.htm

Clinical Pearls:  Bacterial Meningitis

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/451596_1

Meningitis Foundation of America

http://www.musa.org/

Meningococcal

Meningococcal disease prevention and control strategies for practice-based physicians (Addendum: recommendations for college students).

http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?doc_id=2775&nbr=2001

Meningococcal Meningitis

http://www.emedicine.com/NEURO/topic210.htm

Prevention and Control of Meningococcal Disease: June 30, 2000 / 49(RR07);1-10

http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr4907a1.htm

Necrotizing Soft Tissue

Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections: A Primary Care Review

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030715/323.html

Parasites

Common Intestinal Parasites

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040301/1161.html

Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: Recognition and Treatment

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040315/1455.html

SARS

General

CDC SARS Site

http://www.cdc.gov

Basic Information

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/factsheet.htm

Frequently Asked Questions

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/faq.htm

Interim Domestic Infection Control Guidance in the Health-Care and Community Setting for Patients with Suspected SARS

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/infectioncontrol.htm

MMWR Update: SARS

http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5216a1.htm

Travel Alerts

Health Alert Notice for International Travelers Arriving in the United States from China, Vietnam, and Singapore

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/travel_alert.htm

Interim Guidelines about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) For Airline Flight Crew Members

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/flight_crew_guidelines.htm

 Interim Travel Advisory: Mainland China and Hong Kong; Singapore; and Hanoi, Vietnam

http://www.cdc.gov/travel/other/acute_resp_syn_multi.htm

Interim Travel Alert: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

http://www.cdc.gov/travel/other/sars_can.htm

STD

General

CDC Guidelines for the Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

http://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment/default.htm

CDC STD Prevention Site

http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/dstd/dstdp.html

Update on the Prevention and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030501/1915.html

Chlamydia/Gonorrhea

Rescreening for Chlamydial Infection and Gonorrhea

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/458405

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Screening Recommendations

http://www.ahcpr.gov/clinic/uspstf/uspschlm.htm

Herpes

Articles

Genital Herpes and the Primary Care Practitioner

http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/2366

Update on Genital Herpes: Incidence, Treatment, and Prevention

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/416626

Web Sites

American Herpes Foundation

http://www.herpes-foundation.org

Famvir

http://www.famvir.com/index.jsp

Genital Herpes

http://www.genitalherpes.com

Information about genital herpes infections.

Herpes Web

http://www.herpesweb.net

Valtrex

http://www.famvir.com/index.jsp

Syphilis

Diagnosis and Management of Syphilis

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030715/283.html

TB

General

Identification and Management of Tuberculosis

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000501/2667.html

Tuberculosis Net

http://tuberculosis.net/

Treatment

ATS, CDC, and IDSA Update Recommendations on the Treatment of Tuberculosis

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031101/practice.html

CDC White Paper: Targeted Tuberculin Testing and Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection

http://www.cdc.gov/epo/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr4906a1.htm

TB Prevention and Treatment

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/417309

Viral

General

Hidden Killers: Virus Profiles

http://hyperion.advanced.org/23054/profiles/index.html

Encephalitis

CDC Arbovirus

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/arbor/

Diagnosis and Management Of Viral Encephalitis

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/417374

Viruses Transmitted by Mosquitoes: La Crosse Encephalitis

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/410072

Herpes

General

Herpes Foundation

http://www.herpes-foundation.org

Current Management of Herpes Zoster

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/417398

Management of Herpes Zoster (Shingles) and Postherpetic Neuralgia

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000415/2437.html

Influenza

CDC-Influenza

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/flu/fluinfo.htm

InfluenZone

http://www.medscape.com/resource/flu

New Guidelines for Influenza Prevention and Control

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/462355?mpid=19361

Mononucleosis

Epstein-Barr Virus Infectious Mononucleosis

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20041001/1279.html

Mumps

Mumps in the U.S.

http://www.medscape.com/SCP/IIM/1997/v14.n09/m3272.vetter/m3272.vetter.html

West Nile Virus

CDC West Nile Virus Home Page

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/

West Nile Virus in the United States:  An Update on an Emerging Infectious Disease

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030815/653.html

Mental Health/Abuse

General Information

Center for Mental Health Services Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN)

http://www.mentalhealth.org/

The Primary Care Companion to the Journal of Psychiatry

http://www.primarycarecompanion.com

Abuse Issues

Child Abuse

Clearinghouse of Child Abuse and Neglect

http://www.calib.com/nccanch

Domestic Violence

Improving Screening of Women for Violence - Basic Guidelines for Physicians

http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/2777

Pavnet Online (Partnerships Against Violence Network)

http://www.pavnet.org/

Antipsychotics

General

Choosing an Antipsychotic and Why

http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/2014

Conventional and Atypical Antipsychotics in the Elderly

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/457366_1

Zyprexa

Zyprexa.com

http://www.zyprexa.com

Death and Dying Issues

Articles

Home Care in the Last Days of Terminal Illness: Relief of Physical Symptoms

http://www.mmhc.com/hhcc/articles/HHCC0008/lichter.html

Merck Manual: Care of the Dying Patient

http://www.msd.co.za/pubs/mmanual/section21/chapter294/294a.htm

Web Sites

Death Net

http://www.rights.org/deathnet/open.html

Is described as an international archive specializing in all aspects of death and dying - with a sincere respect for every point of view.

Depression

Approaching the Suicidal Patient

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031101/1814.html

Depression Advances

https://www.depressionadvances.com/

Doctor's Guide to Depression

http://www.pslgroup.com/DEPRESSION.HTM

Eating Disorders

Treatment Guideline for Eating Disorders

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000701/tips/15.html

Personality Disorders

Assessment and Management of Personality Disorders

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20041015/1505.html

PTSD

Diagnosis and Management of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031215/2401.html

Sexuality

Female Sexual Dysfunction

Avlimil

http://www.avlimil.com/

Neurology Links

General Information

Guidelines for Practice

American Academy of Neurology Practice Guidelines

http://www.aan.com/professionals/practice/guidelines.cfm

Dizziness

Dizziness: A Diagnostic Puzzle

http://www.medscape.com/quadrant/HospitalMedicine/1998/v34.n01/hm3401.03.bowen/hm3401.03.bowe.html

The Ten-Minute Examination of the Dizzy Patient

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/422863

Encephalitis

Diagnosis and Management Of Viral Encephalitis

http://www.medscape.com/SCP/IIM/1998/v15.n08/m3128.bale/m3128.bale-01.html

Adult ADHD

Center for Adult ADHD Answers

http://my.webmd.com/content/article/66/79556.htm?rdserver=adultadhanswers.webmd.com

Chronic Pain

National Pain Education Council

http://www.npecweb.org

Dementia

Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's Disease

http://www.pslgroup.com/ALZHEIMER.HTM

Alzheimer's Disease: An Update

http://www.medscape.com/Home/MedPulse/120597.html#06

The Alzheimer's Information Site

http://www.alzinfo.org/

Transforming Long-term Care for Alzheimer's Disease

http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/2410

Pick's Disease

Pick's Information Page

http://www.bhoffcomp.com/coping/picks.html

Treatment

Behavioral and Pharmacologic Treatment of Delirium

http://www.aafp.org/afp/971115ap/jacobson.html

Namenda

http://namenda.com/

Pharmacologic Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease: An Update

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031001/1365.html

Use of Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs in Patients with Dementia

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030601/2335.html

Dizziness

Evaluating the Dizzy Patient: Bedside Examination and Laboratory Assessment of the Vestibular System

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/458595?mpid=16669

Epilepsy

General

Cornell University Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

http://wo-pub1.med.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/pops-public.woa/wa/practice?name=Comprehensive+Epilepsy+Center

Epilepsy - Doctor's Guide to the Internet

http://www.pslgroup.com/epilepsy.htm#Disease

Management of Seizures and Epilepsy

http://www.aafp.org/afp/980401ap/marks.html

New Driving Criteria For People With Epilepsy

http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/f82be.htm

Status Epilepticus

Management of Status Epilepticus

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030801/469.html

Treatment

Oral Midazolam As Effective As Rectal Diazepam In Acute Treatment Of Seizures

http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/e647a.htm

When to Offer Treatment Following a Single Seizure

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/406311

Headaches

General

Diagnosing and Managing Headaches
http://www.medscape.com/PCI/headaches/public/headaches-about.html
Drug Treatment of Migraine: Part II. Preventive Therapy
http://www.aafp.org/afp/971200ap/noble.html
National Headache Foundation
http://www.headaches.org/
Treating Headache
http://www.medscape.com/quadrant/HospitalMedicine/1997/v33.n09/3309.01/hm3309.01.smit.html

Topamax

Prophylactic Topiramate Reduces Migraine Frequency and Severity

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/443835

Topamax Effective for Migraine

http://bipolar.about.com/library/sfx/bl-topiramate.htm

Movement Disorders

General

We Move web site

http://www.wemove.org

ALS

ALS-Doctor's Guide to the Internet

http://www.pslgroup.com/ALS.HTM

Multiple Sclerosis

Doctor's Guide to Multiple Sclerosis

http://www.pslgroup.com/MS.htm

Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's-Doctor's Guide to the Internet

http://www.pslgroup.com/PARKINSON.htm

Parkinson's Disease Foundation

http://www.pdf.org/

Parkinson's Institute

http://www.parkinsonsinstitute.org/

Update on Parkinson's Disease

http://www.aafp.org/afp/990415ap/2155.html

We Move: Parksinson's Disease

http://www.wemove.org/par/

Restless Legs

Restless Legs Syndrome

http://www.rls.org/

Sleep Disorders

SleepNet

http://www.sleepnet.com/

The National Sleep Foundation Homepage. A comprehensive, indepth site dealing with all sleep disorders.

Tremor

Information for Essential Tremor

http://www.wemove.org/et_tre.html

Tremor

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031015/1545.html

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

Management of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040915/1071.html

Paralytic Diseases

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040515/2405.html

RSD

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (also called Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome) Fact Sheet

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/pubs/rsds_fact_sheet.htm#treatment

Sleep Disorders

General

National Sleep Foundation

http://www.sleepfoundation.org

Talk About Sleep

http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/

Treatment

Lunesta

http://www.lunesta.com/

Stroke

General

Doctor's Guide to the Internet: Strokes

http://www.pslgroup.com/STROKES.HTM

The Internet Stroke Center

http://www.strokecenter.org

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

http://www.ninds.nih.gov

NINDS Stroke Information Page

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/stroke.htm

National Stroke Association

http://209.107.44.93/NationalStroke/default.htm

Prevention

Stroke: Part I. A Clinical Update on Prevention

http://www.aafp.org/afp/990501ap/2475.html

Studies

CAPRIE Study

http://www.plavix.com/hcp/caprie.pdf

CURE Trial

http://www.ccjm.org/pdffiles/gerschutz502.pdf

NINDS Trial

NIH Announces Emergency Treatment for Stroke

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/pressrelease_nih_announces_emergency_treatment_stroke_121395.htm?type=archived

ProFESS

http://www.profess-study.com

Stroke Prevention Using Oral Thrombin Inhibitor in Atrial Fibrillation (SPORTIF) III and V Trials Summary

http://www.emedicine.com/rc/atrial/psportif/display.htm

Treatment

Acute Ischemic Stroke: Future Options for an Unmet Medical Need

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/457744

Candesartan Improves Outcome in Acute Stroke

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/458626

Stroke: Part II. Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke

http://www.aafp.org/afp/990515ap/2828.html

Obstetrics/Gynecology

Gynecology

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

http://www.aafp.org/afp/991001ap/1371.html

Bartholin's Gland Cyst

Management of Bartholin's Duct Cyst and Gland Abscess

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030701/135.html

Breast Enhancement

Brava: High Tech Breast Enlargement

http://www.techtv.com/freshgear/features/story/0,23008,3378797,00.html

Endometriosis

Diagnosis and Treatment of Endometriosis

http://www.aafp.org/afp/991015ap/1753.html

Family Planning/Reproductive Health

Allan Guttmaker Institute of Reproductive Health Research, Policy Analysis, and Public Education

http://www.agi-usa.org/

Diaphragm Fitting

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040101/97.html

Emergency Contraception

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040815/707.html

New Contraceptive Options

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040215/853.html

Side Effects of Depo-Provera

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/455410?mpid=14161

Galactorrhea

Diagnosis and Management of Galactorrhea

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040801/543.html

HAIR-AN Syndrome

HAIR-AN Syndrome: A Multisystem Challenge

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010615/2385.html

Hirsutism

Evaluation and Treatment of Women with Hirsutism

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030615/2565.html

Hirsutism in Women: Diagnosis and Treatment of a Common Symptom

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/407183

Menopause

General

Managing Menopause

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000301/1391.html

Oral Contraceptive Use During the Perimenopausal Years

http://www.aafp.org/afp/981015ap/vanwinte.html

Risk Calculator For Hormone Replacement Therapy

http://www.medscape.com/Medscape/features/calculators/HRT/HRT1.html

Women and Menopause

http://www.womenandmenopause.com/

Vasomotor Symptoms

NAMS Releases Position Statement on the Treatment of Vasomotor Symptoms Associated with Menopause

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040715/practice.html#a

Women's Health Initiative Study

Use of Combination Hormone Replacement Therapy in Light of Recent Data From the Women's Health Initiative

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/438357

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Current Perspectives in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030815/697.html

Does Metformin Improve Clinical Features of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031201/cochrane.html

New Guidelines for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/467811?mpid=24221

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: It's Not Just Infertility

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000901/1079.html

Sexuality

Society for Human Sexuality at UW

http://weber.u.washington.edu/~sfpse/

Vaginitis

Chronic Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010215/697.html

Diagnosis of Vaginitis

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000901/1095.html

Obstetrics

General Information

About.com Guide to Ob/Gyn

http://obgyn.about.com

OBGYN.net - The Obstetrics & Gynecology Network

http://www.obgyn.net/

Ob-gyn Toolbox

http://www.cpmc.columbia.edu/resources/obgyntools/

The tools include: Body Surface Area Calculator, Birthweight Conversions, Creatinine Clearance Estimation, Endometriosis Scoring, Gestational Age Calculator, and OB Ultrasound Analyzer.

Obstetrics and Maternity Care Teaching Materials for Family Medicine

http://www2.family.mcw.edu/wolk/ob_pres/lib_pg.ht

This is a Beta Test of the STFM Group on Family Centered Perinatal Care education materials library. They have posted a list of teaching materials you can download. From my view, its a great start so far! They are looking for contributions, so feel free to let them know if you have a useful document you would like to share with others. Write to Michael S. Wolkomir, MD (wolkomir@POST.ITS.MCW.EDU).

Blunt Trauma

Blunt Trauma in Pregnancy

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20041001/1303.html

Breast Feeding

Returning to Work While Breastfeeding

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031201/2199.html

Dermatology

Pregnancy Related Dermatoses

http://www.medscape.com/Medscape/womens.health/1997/v02.n12/wh4402.goh/wh4402.goh.html

Visible Embryo Project: Developmental Stages in Human Embryos

http://www.visembryo.com/baby/index.html

Gestational Diabetes

Management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031101/1767.html

Screening for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Recommendation and Rationale

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030715/us.html

Group B Strep

CDC Recommendations for Prevention of Group B Strep Disease

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/bacter/strep_b.htm

Herpes

Preventing Herpes in the Pregnant Woman and the Neonate

http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/2569?mpid=16757

Hyperemesis

Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030701/121.html

Labor Management

Methods for Cervical Ripening and Induction of Labor

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030515/2123.html

The Nature and Management of Labor Pain: Part I. Nonpharmacologic Pain Relief

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030915/1109.html

The Nature and Management of Labor Pain: Part II. Pharmacologic Pain Relief

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030915/1115.html

Repair of Obstetric Perineal Lacerations

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031015/1585.html

Shoulder Dystocia

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040401/1707.html

MityVac

Use of Mityvac

http://www.mityvacob.com/operation.html

Pharmacology

Over-the-Counter Medications in Pregnancy

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030615/2517.html

PreTerm Birth

Predicting Preterm Birth

http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/3708?src=mp

Respiratory Viruses

Evaluation of Pregnant Women Exposed to Respiratory Viruses

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000515/3065.html

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis and Pregnancy: Update on an Old Nemesis

http://www.medscape.com/SCP/IIM/2000/v17.n04/m1704.02.rigb/m1704.02.rigb-01.html

Vaccinations

Vaccinations in Pregnancy

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030715/299.html

Varicella

Varicella in Pregnancy

http://www.niv.ac.za/virussa/virusa/vsa73_1.htm

Ophthalmology Links

General Information

About.com Guide to Ophthalmology

http://ophthalmology.about.com

American Academy of Ophthalmology

http://www.eyenet.org

An excellent source of written and graphic information.

Glaucoma

Open-Angle Glaucoma

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030501/1937.html

Injury

Management of Corneal Abrasions

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040701/123.html

Medication Effects

Drugs Harmful to the Eyes

http://www.visionworksusa.com/faq-harm.asp

Oral Health/ENT

Dental

About.com Guide to Dentistry

http://dentistry.about.com/

National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse

http://www.nohic.nidcr.nih.gov/

Oral Health America

http://www.oralhealthamerica.org

Wide Smiles

http://www.widesmiles.org/

Otolaryngology Links

General

Otolaryngology Resources on the Internet

http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/oto/others.html

An extensive listing of Internet resources.

Hearing Loss

Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Hearing Loss

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030915/1125.html

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000501/2749.html

Nasal Fractures

Management of Acute Nasal Fractures

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20041001/1315.html

Otitis Externa

Cipro Otic

http://www.ciprohc.com

Necrotizing (Malignant) External Otitis

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030715/309.html

Pharyngitis

Management of Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcal Pharyngitis

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010415/1557.html

Sialorrhea

Sialorrhea: A Management Challenge

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040601/2628.html

Sinuses

Sinuses.com

http://www.sinuses.com

Tinnitus

Diagnostic Approach to Tinnitus

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040101/120.html

Orthopedics/Rheumatology

Arthritis

General

Arthritis Central

http://www.arthritiscentral.com

Arthritis Huddle

http://www.arthritishuddle.com/

Rheumatology Online

http://www.jointandbone.org

Digital Mucous Cyst

Office Management of Digital Mucous Cysts

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20011215/1987.html

Fibromyalgia

Use of SSRIs in Fibromyalgia is addressed in:

Off-Label Applications for SSRIs

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030801/498.html

Gout

Gout and Hyperuricemia

http://www.aafp.org/afp/990215ap/925.html

Monarthritis

Diagnosing Acute Monoarthritis in Adults: A Practical Approach for the Family Physician

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030701/83.html

Polyarthritis

Diagnostic Approach to Polyarticular Joint Pain

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030915/1151.html

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Advancing the Art and Science of Treating RA and Spondyloarthropathies: The Expanding Role of TNF Inhibitors

http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/2243

Humira

http://www.humira.com/

Rheumatoid Arthritis Resource Center

http://www.medscape.com/pages/editorial/resourcecenters/public/rheumarthritis/rc-rheumarthritis.ov

SLE

Diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031201/2179.html

Orthopedics

General

American College of Rheumatology Treatment Guidelines

http://www.rheumatology.org/research/guidelines/guidelines.html

Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dental Patients with Total Joint Replacements

http://www.aaos.org/wordhtml/papers/advistmt/denta.htm

University of Washington Bone and Joint Sources

http://www.orthop.washington.edu

Public Information for patients, families, students, physicians, scientists, and therapists. Topics include: Neck, Arthritis, Back / Spine, Pediatric Orthopædics, Shoulder / Elbow, Outcomes, Hand / Wrist, Radiographic Anatomy of the Skeleton, Hip, Sports Medicine, Knee, Trauma / Injuries, Ankle / Foot, Tumors / Oncology, and Research.

Lower Extremity

Diagnosing Heel Pain in Adults

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040715/332.html

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Injection of the Ankle and Foot

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031001/1356.html

Evaluation and Management of Toe Fractures

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031215/2413.html

Evaluation of Patients Presenting with Knee Pain: Part I.

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030901/907.html

Evaluation of Patients Presenting with Knee Pain: Part II.

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030901/917.html

Osteochondritis Dissecans: A Diagnosis Not to Miss

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000101/151.html

Article from 01/01/2000.

Upper Extremity

Common Acute Hand Infections

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031201/2167.html

Diagnosis and Management of Scaphoid Fractures

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040901/879.html

Repetitive Strain Injury

General

ErgoWeb

http://www.ergoweb.com/

ErgoWeb is the place for ergonomics on the World Wide Web. We continue to offer volumes of useful ergonomics information for free to a large world wide audience.

University of Texas/Austin, General Libraries, Ergonomics Task Force

http://www.lib.utexas.edu/Pubs/etf

Has links to exercises, monitoring software, legislation, and ergonomics.

University of Virginia/Environmental Health Sciences Ergonomics Training and Resources

http://www.virginia.edu/~enhealth/ERGONOMICS/toc.html

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Computer Related Repetitive Strain Injury

http://engrss2.unl.edu/ee/eeshop/rsi.html

Describes RSI, shows how to use a computer correctly, shows stretching exercises, and has links to RSI books.

Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030715/265.html

Which Nonsurgical Treatments for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Are Beneficial?

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030815/cochrane.html

Sports Medicine

General

About.com Guide to Sports Medicine

http://sportsmedicine.about.com/

Cardiovascular Risks to Young Persons on the Athletic Field

http://www.acponline.org/journals/annals/01sep98/athletic.htm

Institute for Preventive Sports Medicine

http://members.aol.com/wwwipsm/index.html

Med Web Sports Medicine

http://www.gen.emory.edu/medweb/medweb.sportsmed.html

The Physician and Sportsmedicine

http://www.physsportsmed.com

Sports Medicine

http://www.ivanhoe.com/sportsmed/

IHSS

Sudden Death in Young Athletes: Screening for the Needle in a Haystack

http://www.aafp.org/afp/980600ap/oconnor.html

Stress Fractures

Common Stress Fractures

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031015/1527.html

Pathology

General Information

Pathology Simplified

http://www.erinet.com/fnadoc/path.htm

An excellent page put together by Dr. Pat Connelly, listing descriptions and graphics of some common pathology. Hot links are also given for each condition listed.

Tumorboard

http://www.tumorboard.com

Pharmacology

Adverse Reactions

Adverse Drug Reactions: Types and Treatment Options

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031101/1781.html

FDA

FDA Home Page

http://www.fda.gov

FDA News

http://www.fda.gov/opacom/hpwhats.html

FDA Safety Alerts 2004

http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/SAFETY/2004/safety04.htm#Bicillin

NSAID Use

Limited Use of Cox-2 Inhibitors Recommended

http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ANSWERS/2004/ANS01336.html

Pulmonary

General

Evidence-Based Approach to Acute Exacerbations of COPD

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/449622

03/03/03.

Alpha1-Antitrypsin

Alpha1-Antitrypsin Deficiency in COPD: Clinical Implications

http://www.medscape.com/Medscape/RespiratoryCare/journal/1998/v02.n02/mrc3114.eden/mrc3114.eden.html

Bronchitis/Pneumonia

Acute Bronchitis

Diagnosis and Management of Acute Bronchitis

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020515/2039.html

Pneumonia

Community-Acquired Pneumonia

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/448700?mpid=10737

03/05/03

Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Recent Insights Into an Old Disease

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/458823_1

08/05/03

Home Oxygen

Domiciliary oxygen for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Cochrane Review - abstract)

http://www.cochrane.org/cochrane/revabstr/AB001744.htm

Pulmonary Embolus

Suspected Pulmonary Embolism: Part I. Evidence-Based Clinical Assessment

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040115/poc.html

Suspected Pulmonary Embolism: Evidence-Based Diagnostic Testing

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040201/poc.html

Pulmonary Hypertension

Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010501/1789.html

Sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040715/312.html

Sleep Apnea

Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Primary Care

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040201/561.html

Ventilator Management

Adult Ventilation Management

http://www.corexcel.com/courses/body_index.htm

The Mechanical Ventilation Simulator

http://www.peds.umn.edu/divisions/pccm/teaching/acp/vent/default.html

Surgery

Infection/Prevention

Guideline for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection, 1999

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/hip/SSI/SSI_guideline.htm

Organ Transplantation

Share Foundation

http://www.asf.org/

Splinter Removal

Splinter Removal

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030615/2557.html

Vasectomy

Access to Voluntary and Safe Contraception

http://www.avsc.org/avsc

Lists surgeons who perform no scapel vasectomy

Wound Care

Wound Care Information Guide

http://medicaledu.com/wndguide.htm

Urology

General

Urology Channel

http://www.urologychannel.com/

Erectile Dysfunction

General

Erectile Dysfunction Discussion on Doctor's Guide

http://www.pslgroup.com/ERECTILE.HTM

Medscape's Erectile Dysfunction Resource Center

http://www.medscape.com/pages/editorial/resourcecenters/public/erectiledys/rc-erectiledys.ov

Premature Ejaculation

AUA Guidelines

http://www.auanet.org/guidelines/pe.cfm

Use of SSRIs

Off-Label Applications for SSRIs

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030801