General Health Care Links

Doctor's Guide to the Internet (http://www.pslgroup.com/docguide.htm):

A content-rich, well-designed, and rapidly growing resource guide created by a medical consulting group with substantial drug company sponsorship.

Hardin MD (http://www.arcade.uiowa.edu/hardin-www/md.html):

A meta-directory, or list of lists of sites, organized by subspecialty and created by the same University of Iowa developers responsible for the Virtual Hospital.

Journal Club on the Web (http://www.webcom.com/mjljweb/jrnlclb/):

An ongoing interactive internal medicine literature review of major journals created by a Columbia University cardiologist without commercial funding.

Medical Matrix (http://www.slackinc.com/matrix/):

An extensively annotated and easily searchable database designed as a physician's homepage by the American Medical Informatics Association.

MedNexus (http://www.mednexus.com/):

An "Internet medical community," brainchild of a New Hampshire pediatrician and accessible after free registration, offering free and for fee services, such as the latest medical news, information from local and national medical organizations, conference information, listings of professional opportunities, full electronic library services, and a slide preparation service.

Medscape (http://www.medscape.com/):

A premier Web publication created by medical journalist that features peer-reviewed articles, "zoomable" color graphics, self-assessment features, medical news, Medline Reviews, and annotated links to Internet resources.

Multimedia Medical Reference Library (http://www.med-library.com/):

A comprehensive and aesthetically designed Web reference site, maintained by an MD/PhD student at Tufts University, with excellent search functions; movie, audio, and software links; and a full medical student curriculum.

The Six Senses Review (http://www.sixsenses.com/index.html):

A medical Web page designed by a healthcare-marketing firm that rates sites by content, aesthetics, interactivity, innovation, freshness, and character.

The Virtual Hospital (http://indy.radiology.uiowa.edu/VirtualHospital.html):

This product of the University of Iowa, Department of Radiology is a continuously updated digital health sciences library specifically designed to provide patient care support through multimedia textbooks and teaching modules, often with a radiologic focus.

WebDoctor (http://www.gretmar.com/):

An Internet navigator for primary care providers with a special focus on rural medicine.

Chapter 1 General Approach

American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Practice Guidelines (http://www.acc.org/clinical/guidelines/index.html):

Clinical practice guidelines and position statements from the American College of Cardiology that can be downloaded in Adobe Acrobat format.

HSTAT: Health Services/Technology Assessment Text (http://text.nlm.nih.gov/ftrs/gateway):

On-line versions of the AHCPR Clinical Practice Guidelines, the Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, and other commonly used documents from the National Library of Medicine.

Chapter 2 Testing & Decision Making

Artificial Intelligence Systems in Routine Clinical Use (http://www- uk.hpl.hp.com/people/ewc/list.html):

A comprehensive list of links to medical decision-making programs for a variety of uses, ranging from clinical toxicology to pulmonary function tests.

Chapter 3 Geriatrics

Multidisciplinary Education in Geriatrics & Aging (http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/dental/Dental_Educational_Software/Ger ontology_and_Geriatric_Dentistry/introduction.html#mainindex):

Designed for Columbia's Dental School, this hypertext reference is applicable to any health care practitioner dealing with geriatric aspects of such topics aspharmaceuticals, nutrition, and mental health.

Chapter 4 Perioperative Care

Preoperative Assessment and Premedication (http://www.bconnex.net/~jascah/preop.html):

Chapter 1 of the Virtual Anesthesia Textbook, this site combines insightful discussion with extensive links to other highly relevant resources.

Chapter 5 Cancer

OncoLink (http://www.oncolink.upenn.edu/):

A widely acclaimed University of Pennsylvania multimedia oncology resource site that includes ongoing clinical trials, subspecialty-oriented cases and manuscripts, and psychosocial support references.

START: State of the Art Oncology in Europe (http://telescan.nki.nl:80/start/):

A continuously updated reference source from a European consortium, providing clinical oncologists and physicians with updated information, subjected to a multistep review process.

Talaria (http://www.stat.washington.edu/TALARIA/TALARIA.html):

A hypermedia World-Wide Web implementation of the AHCPR Guidelines on cancer pain using referenced, peer-reviewed documents as well as movies about pain and opiate dependence.

Chapter 6 Skin & Appendages

Cutaneous Drug Reaction Database (gopher://gopher.dartmouth.edu:70/11/Research/BioSci/CDRD):

Dartmouth Medical School's plain text collection of published cutaneous drug reactions, searchable by generic or trade name of the offending agent.

Dermatologic Image Database (http://tray.dermatology.uiowa.edu/DermImag.htm):

Over 140 high-quality images of cases of clinical skin disease, culled from the teaching file for University of Iowa dermatology residents, with links from each image to a relevant Web site elsewhere.

Dermatology Differential Diagnosis by Morphology (http://tray.dermatology.uiowa.edu/DDX-Morph.html):

Hyperlinked lists of differential diagnoses of skin disorders by clinical appearances of primary and secondary skin lesions designed for the University of Iowa dermatology residents.

Dermatology Online Atlas (http://www.rrze.uni- erlangen.de/docs/FAU/fakultaet/med/kli/derma/bilddb/db.htm):

A well-designed German online database with over 2000 dermatologic images available for browsing or keyword searching.

Electronic Textbook of Dermatology (http://telemedicine.org/stamfor1.htm):

A product of the Internet Dermatology Society, this site features brief text descriptions, images, and illustrations of common dermatologic topics.

An Introduction to Basic Dermatology (http://indy.radiology.uiowa.edu/Providers/Lectures/PietteDermatology/Basi cDermatology.html):

A primary care teaching module with color slides from the University of Iowa's Virtual Hospital.

Chapter 7 Eye

Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Module (http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/dept/aion/ion_indx.htm):

A University of Iowa teaching module that combines hypertext cross-links with color illustrations and funduscopic images.

Ophthalmic Image Files (http://www.web- xpress.com/athens/imagefil.html):

This on-line atlas of ophthalmic photos, topography, fluoro movies, and visual field diagrams is compiled by the Ophthalmology in Cyberspace site in Athens, Greece.

Pisa Archive of Ocular Images (http://icaro.zia.ms.it/oculistica/eye/immagigb.html):

The Virtual Eye Center of Pisa, Italy, presents an excellent series of ocular and funduscopic findings.

Chapter 8 Ear, Nose & Throat

Audiology Forum: Video Otoscopy (http://www.li.net/~sullivan/ears.htm):

Sponsored by several medical technology companies, this site presents hundreds of stills and videos of a diverse range of unusual audiology findings, ranging from tympanic membrane effects of Valsalva's maneuver to acute otitis externa with contact ulceration.

Ear, Nose, and Throat Information Center (http://www.netdoor.com/entinfo/):

An excellent resource for patients consisting of brochures from the American Academy of Otolaryngology.

Lymphoma of the Head and Neck Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/47/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Otolaryngology Resources on the Internet (http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/oto/othersa.html):

A comprehensive page of bookmarks to patient information, reference texts and atlases, practice guidelines, and cases and images.

Otology Online (http://www.ears.com/):

A video clip of a cochlear implant, a cookbook for patients with Meniere's disease, mini-monographs on hundreds of otolaryngology topics, and an on-line comprehensive textbook of otology furnished by the University of Texas Medical Branch are the highlights of this site.

Parotid Pleomorphic Adenoma Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/75/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Chapter 9 Lung

Asbestosis Module (http://www.vh.org/Providers/Textbooks/DiffuseLung/Text/Asbestosis.html) :

A Virtual Hospital teaching module that combines hypertext cross-links with X-rays and CT scans.

Asthma Module (http://www.vh.org/Providers/Textbooks/DiffuseLung/Text/Emphysema.ht ml):

A Virtual Hospital teaching module that combines hypertext cross-links with X-rays and CT scans.

Electric Diffuse Lung (http://www.vh.org/Providers/Textbooks/DiffuseLung/DiffuseLung.html):

An outstanding multimedia textbook on diffuse lung disease from the Virtual Hospital designed from a radiologist's perspective.

Electric Pulmonary Embolus (http://www.vh.org/Providers/Textbooks/ElectricPE/ElectricPE.html):< /DT>

An outstanding multimedia textbook on pulmonary emboli from the Virtual Hospital designed from a radiologist's perspective.

Emphysema and Other Obstructive Lung Diseases Module (http://www.vh.org/Providers/Textbooks/DiffuseLung/Text/Emphysema.ht ml):

A Virtual Hospital teaching module that combines hypertext cross-links with X-rays and CT scans.

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Module (http://www.vh.org/Providers/Textbooks/DiffuseLung/Text/IPF.html):

A Virtual Hospital teaching module that combines hypertext cross-links with X-rays and CT scans.

Invasive Aspergillosis with Air Crescent Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/180/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Lung Tumors 3-D Visualization and Measurements (http://everest.radiology.uiowa.edu/DPI/nlm/apps/lngtumor/lngtumor.html) :

A Virtual Hospital project providing rotational videos of volume and surface-rendered reconstructions of spiral CT images.

Lymphangiomyomatosis Module (http://www.vh.org/Providers/Textbooks/DiffuseLung/Text/LAM.html):

A Virtual Hospital teaching module that combines hypertext cross-links with X-rays and CT scans.

Lymphangitic Carcinomatosis Module (http://www.vh.org/Providers/Textbooks/DiffuseLung/Text/LymphangCarci no.html):

A Virtual Hospital teaching module that combines hypertext cross-links with X-rays and CT scans.

Massive Pulmonary Embolism Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/22/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Mesothelioma Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/90/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma with Neuroendocrine Features Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad-bin/create_page.py/147/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Primary Pulmonary Histiocytosis X Module (http://www.vh.org/Providers/Textbooks/DiffuseLung/Text/HX.html):

A Virtual Hospital teaching module that combines hypertext cross-links with X-rays and CT scans.

Pulmonary Edema Module (http://www.vh.org/Providers/Textbooks/DiffuseLung/Text/Edema.html):

A Virtual Hospital teaching module that combines hypertext cross-links with X-rays and CT scans.

Pulmonary Embolism Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/116/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Pulmonary Sarcoidosis (Stage II) Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/149/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

The R.A.L.E. Repository (http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/ILSA/sounds/ralrepos.html):

Audio files of normal and pathologic lung sounds from the Respiration Acoustics Laboratory at the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg.

Respiratory Med Facts (http://www.njc.org/MFhtml/MFlist_subj.html):

Links to patient education brochures provided by National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine.

Round Pneumonia in an Adult Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/141/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Sarcoidosis Module (http://www.vh.org/Providers/Textbooks/DiffuseLung/Text/Sarcoidosis.html ):

A Virtual Hospital teaching module that combines hypertext cross-links with X-rays and CT scans.

Teach Your Patients About Asthma (http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/medicine/Allergy/Asthma/ast htoc.html):

A hypertext guide designed to help clinicians teach adults and children with asthma about the disease and its management, based on recommendations of the Expert Panel Report Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma developed by the National Asthma Education Program of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

Unilateral Absence of Pulmonary Artery Perfusion Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/23/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Chapter 10 Heart

American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Practice Guidelines (http://www.acc.org/clinical/guidelines/index.html):

Clinical practice guidelines and position statements from the American College of Cardiology that can be downloaded in Adobe Acrobat format.

Cardiac Arrhythmia Advisory System (http://wailer.vahsc.uokhsc.edu/einthoven.html):

A University of Oklahoma telemedicine experiment using knowledge- based ("expert") analysis and context-specific help to analyze individual ECG cases that you can submit.

CHFNet Home Page (http://www.webaxis.com/chfnet/index.htm):

An on-line, peer-reviewed medical journal devoted to the pathophysiology and clinical management of congestive heart failure.

A Guide to Cardiac Pacemakers (http://www2.interpath.net/devcomp/guide.htm):

An on-line version of A Guide to Cardiac Pacemakers, Defibrillators, and Related Devices, a reference text featuring photos, radiographs, and specifications of over 1000 pacemakers, plus links to other pacemaker sites.

Heart Sounds (http://synapse.uah.ualberta.ca/synapse/00b10000.htm):

Provided by a medical publishing company, this site offers more than 12 heart murmur sound files.

HeartWeb Home Page (http://www.webaxis.com/heartweb/):

An on-line peer- reviewed cardiology journal with such features as case reports, original contributions, multimedia slide presentations, 2-D motion echocardiography, and ECG puzzles.

Index of Echocardiographic Images (http://www2.umdnj.edu/~shindler/imgndx.html):

A compilation of echocardiographic images and text compiled from an electronic journal of echocardiography.

Right Atrial Myxoma Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/46/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Chapter 11 Systemic Hypertension

Hypertension, Dialysis, and Clinical Nephrology (HDCN): Renal Disease Electronic Journal (http://www.medtext.com/hdcn.shtm):

An electronic journal for physicians requiring free registration, that offers up-to-date review articles; links to relevant databases; audio grand rounds and clinical quizzes on renal disorders and their treatment; and information on hypertension, dialysis, and clinical nephrology topics.

Treatment of Hypertension Teaching Module (http://www- med.stanford.edu/MedSchool/DGIM/Teaching/Modules/HTN.html):

Lengthy, referenced document comparing various clinical trials of pharmacotherapy for hypertension.

Chapter 12 Blood Vessels & Lymphatics

Carotid Artery Stenosis Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/6/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Partial Obstruction of the Superior Vena Cava Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/58/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

3-D Visualization of Aortic Aneurysm (http://everest.radiology.uiowa.edu/DPI/nlm/apps/aorta/aorta.html):< /DT>

A Virtual Hospital project providing rotational videos of volume and surface-rendered reconstructions of spiral CT images.

Chapter 13 Blood

Aplastic Anemia Module (http://dpalm2.med.uth.tmc.edu/edprog/00000146.htm):

A University of Texas--Houston teaching module that combines hypertext cross-links with peripheral smears and bone marrow aspirates.

Atlas of Hematology (http://www.med.nagoya- u.ac.jp/pathy/Pictures/atlas.html):

An extensive atlas of blood smear and bone marrow findings in a variety of pathologic conditions from the site for the Nagoya, Japan, School of Medicine.

Hematopathology Images (http://www- medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/HEMEHTML/HEMEIDX.html):

A set of color smear findings from the University of Utah WebPath on-line textbook.

Hemophilic Arthropathy Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/164/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Introduction to Blood Morphology (http://www.hslib.washington.edu/courses/blood/intro.html):

A compilation of color images of peripheral smear and bone marrow findings from the 19th edition of Cecil's Textbook of Medicine, including a gallery of mystery images for self-assessment.

Plasma Cell Myeloma Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/9/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Sickle Cell Anemia Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/81/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Chapter 14 Alimentary Tract

Acute Appendicitis Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/112/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Acute Lower GI Bleeding Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/126/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Atlas of Digestive Endoscopy (http://www.luz.ve/ICA/Atlas_med/i_index.html):

About 30 pathologic endoscopic images and live videos from a Venezuelan clinic, including such rarities as Ascaris entering the ampulla of Vater.

Atlas of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (http://www.mindspring.com/~dmmmd/atlas_1.html):

An aesthetically designed site from an Atlanta-area private practice featuring hundreds of normal and pathologic endoscopic findings.

Barrett's Esophagus Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/183/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Colonic Adenocarcinoma Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/85/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Diverticulitis Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/124/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Introduction to GERD(http://www.gerd.com/intro/home.htm):

An aesthetically designed multimedia textbook on gastroesophageal reflux created and sponsored by Astra Merck.

Jejunal Adenocarcinoma with Metastatic Disease to the Liver Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad-bin/create_page.py/60/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Lipomatous Hyperplasia of the Ileocecal Valve Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/48/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Meckel's Diverticulum Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/16/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Photography & Video of the GI Tract (http://www.gastro.com/photo.htm):

Annotated endoscopic images and videos highlight this site designed by two Connecticut gastroenterologists.

Sigmoid Volvulus Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/5/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Terminal Ileal Lymphoma Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/0/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Toxic Megacolon Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/178/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Chapter 15 Liver, Biliary Tract, & Pancreas

Acalculous "Sludge" Cholecystitis Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad-bin/create_page.py/95/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/55/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Acute Cholecystitis Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/96/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Acute Pancreatitis Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/187/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Carcinoma of the Ampulla of Vater Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/43/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Choledocholithiasis Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/99/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Cystic and Papillary Epithelial Neoplasm of the Pancreas Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad-bin/create_page.py/159/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology of Hepatocellular Carcinoma(http://www.rad.unipi.it:7080/works/hcc/presentation- hcc.html):

A multimedia presentation from the Department of Radiology at the University of Pisa, Italy, featuring high quality radiographic images, hyperlinks, and references.

Hemorrhagic Gangrenous Cholecystitis Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/45/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Hepatic Venoocclusive Disease Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/192/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

The Hepatitis Information Network (http://www.hepnetcom):

A Canadian site that 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, quizzes, and surveys.

Islet Cell Tumor of the Pancreas Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/184/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Liver Metastatic Disease Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad-bin/create_page.py/60/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Liver Tutorials Visualization and Volume Measurement(http://everest.radiology.uiowa.edu/DPI/nlm/apps/livertoc.htm l):

A Virtual Hospital project providing rotational videos of volume and surface rendered reconstructions of spiral CT images.

Pancreatic Carcinoma Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/27/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Chapter 16 Breast

Breast Tutorial (http://www.biostat.wisc.edu/surgery/wolberg/breast.html):

A University of Wisconsin multimedia tutorial covering physiology, pathology, and treatment of the breast, using high-quality color images and relevant hyperlinks.

Mammography Teaching File (http://sunsite.unc.edu/jksmith/UNC-Radiology- Webserver/Mammography.html):

This teaching file for radiology residents at the University of North Carolina features 9 mammography cases with relevant images and clinical discussion.

Chapter 17 Gynecology

Colposcopy Atlas (http://lib- sh.lsumc.edu/fammed/Atlases/colpo.html):

A how-to guide on colposcopy, with step-by-step instructions on procedures, annotated color pictures, patient handouts, and excellent descriptions of both normal and abnormal findings.

Cystic Teratoma Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/62/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Evaluation of Neoplasia of the Female Lower Genital Tract (http://www.oncolink.upenn.edu/classroom/colp/):

A synchronized multimedia lecture from the Oncolink's Virtual Classroom that teaches using real-time audio and color slides.

Gynecologic Oncology Tutorials (http://gynoncology.obgyn.washington.edu/Tutorials/Tutorials.html):

A series of 12 comprehensive tutorials designed for University of Washington residents covering topics from cervical cancer to uterine sarcoma.

Hemorrhagic Corpus Luteum Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/26/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Ob/Gyn Tool Box (http://www.cpmc.columbia.edu/resources/obgyntools/ ):

A collection of computational tools designed by a Mt. Sinai gynecologist , including a gestational age calculator and an endometriosis scoring computer.

Ovarian Fibroma Hemorrhagic Torsion Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/44/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Salpingitis Isthmica Nodosa Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/56/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Chapter 18 Obstetrics

Ectopic Pregnancy Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/94/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/34/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/38/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Heterotopic Pregnancy Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/77/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Ob/Gyn Tool Box (http://www.cpmc.columbia.edu/resources/obgyntools/):

A collection of computational tools designed by a Mt. Sinai gynecologist, including a gestational age calculator and an endometriosis scoring computer.

Obstetric Ultrasound (http://www.hkstar.com/~joewoo/joewoo2.html):

An outstanding page that uses features such as ultrasounds, Doppler color images, fetal heart tones, and contextual links to other relevant sites

Chapter 19 Allergies & Immunology

Cytokines in Various Biological Phenomena (http://www.lmb.uni- muenchen.de/groups/ibelgaufts/thematic.html):

Research-oriented entries from the Dictionary of Cytokines compiled by a German researcher with links to the latest cytokine research.

The Cytokines Web (http://www.psynix.co.uk/cytweb/):

A research-oriented site that provides 3D molecular images of cytokines and their receptors, including topologic and evolutionary relationships between the molecules, and possible mechanisms of cytokine-receptor recognition.

Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte (http://www.comet.chv.va.us/quill/CTL.html-ssi):

A wonderful video clip of a small CTL attacking and killing a much larger virus-infected target.

TransWeb (http://www.transweb.org):

An index of sources for transplant-related information available through the Internet and a resource for transplant patients and families worldwide.

Chapter 20 Arthritis & Musculoskeletal

Enchondroma with Pathologic Fracture Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/163/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Juxtacortical Chondrosarcoma Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/53/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Orthopedic 3-Dimensional Imaging of the Knee(http://everest.radiology.uiowa.edu/tutor/app/ortho/knee.html):< /DT>

A Virtual Hospital project providing rotational videos of volume- and surface-rendered reconstructions of spiral CT images.

Osteogenesis Imperfecta Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/76/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Osteoid Osteoma of the Leg Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/91/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Osteoid Osteoma of the Tibia Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/54/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Osteomyelitis of Cervical Spine Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/119/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/170/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Chapter 21 Fluids & Electrolytes

Chapter 22 Kidney

Horseshoe Kidney Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/18/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Hypertension, Dialysis, and Clinical Nephrology (HDCN): Renal Diseases Electronic Journal (http://www.medtext.com/hdcn.shtml):

An electronic journal for physicians requiring free registration, that offers up-to-date review articles, links to relevent databases, audio grand rounds and clinical quizzes on renal disorders and their treatment, and about hypertension, dialysis and clinical nephrology topics.

Medullary Nephrocalcinosis Secondary to Parathyroid Adenoma Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad-bin/create_page.py/186/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Pyonephrosis Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad-bin/create_page.py/4/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

RenalNet(http://ns.gamewood.net//renalnet.html):

Extensive links and active on-line discussion forums relating to the management of kidney disease and end-stage renal disease are the highlights of this nephrology clearinghouse designed and supported by a husband-wife physician team.

Renal Osteodystrophy Case Study (http://www.med.harvard.edu:80/JPNM/BoneTF/Case21/WriteUp21.html):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Renal Trauma Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/127/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Chapter 23 Urology

Chronic Prostatitis (http://www.parsec.it/summit/p0.htm):

An on-line tutorial from Italy featuring diagrams and transrectal ultrasound images.

Digital Urology Journal (http://www.dju.com/index.html):

A peer-reviewed journal of adult and pediatric urology specifically designed for the Internet, featuring case presentations, original manuscripts, and the Urology Olympics.

Doppler Study of Testicular Torsion Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad-bin/create_page.py/125/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Key Publications in Urology (http://websurg.avonibp.co.uk/key_reviews/):

An updated compilation of abstracts from 11 prestigious journals and several urological subspecialties by an editorial board of British urologists.

Obstructive Hydroureteronephrosis Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad-bin/create_page.py/188/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Radionuclide Study of Testicular Torsion Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad-bin/create_page.py/80/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Renal Obstruction Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/2/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/79/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Chapter 24 Nervous System

Acute Cerebral Infarction Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/93/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Anaplastic Astrocytoma Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/95/full): :

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Brain Death Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad-bin/create_page.py/20/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Carotid Artery Stenosis Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/6/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

CMTnet (http://www.ultranet.com/~smith/CMTnet.html):

A repository of information for research and treatment of Charcot-Marie- Tooth disease with comprehensive researcher, patient, and practitioner links.

Diagnosis of Disk Disease (http://www.vh.org/Providers/Textbooks/DiagnosisDiskDisease/DiagnosisDi skDisease.html):

A Virtual Hospital teaching module that combines hypertext cross-links with MR and CT scans.

EMG Teaching Cases (http://daffodil.uthscsa.edu/henry/faculty/dumitru/emgs/index.html):< /dt>

A set of cases demonstrating the utility of electromyography from a University of Texas clinical neurophysiologist.

Epidural Hematoma Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/100/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Ganglioglioma Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/171/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Glioblastoma Multiforme Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/14/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

List of Clinical Trials for Brain Tumors (http://www.virtualtrials.com):

A complete database of ongoing clinical trials and noteworthy treatments for many different brain tumors sorted by tumor type, location, eligibility criteria, or treatment modality; plus data collection for an ongoing virtual, clinical trial.

Neuromuscular Disease Center (http://www.neuro.wustl.edu/neuromuscular/):

An extensively referenced and exhaustively cross-linked outline of hundreds of neuromuscular diseases and syndromes from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.

The Parkinson's Web (http://neuro-chief- e.mgh.harvard.edu/parkinsonsweb/Main/PDmain.html):

A resource directory from Massachusetts General Hospital for information about Parkinson's disease and its treatment available on the Internet, featuring links to differential diagnosis flowcharts, research updates, patient support resources, and hundreds of related Web links.

Spongiform Encephalopathy Consistent with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad-bin/create_page.py/156/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Stroke Care Map (http://nshade.uah.ualberta.ca//synapse/00w10000.shtml):

A publishing house's demonstration version of an algorithm- and forms- driven interface for diagnosis and treatment of a CVA.

Subdural Hematoma Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/98/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

The Whole Brain Atlas (http://www.med.harvard.edu:80/AANLIB/home.html):

An excellently annotated set of case studies of strokes; neoplasms; and degenerative, inflammatory, and infectious diseases, using MRI, PET scans compiled into "tours" and time-lapse movies.

3-D Visualization of Brain Aneurysms (http://everest.radiology.uiowa.edu/DPI/nlm/apps/aneur/aneur.html):< /dt>

A Virtual Hospital project providing rotational videos of volume- and surface-rendered reconstructions of spiral CT images.

Chapter 25 Psychiatry

ECT On-Line (http://www.priory.co.uk/journals/psych/ectol.htm):

This site provides a useful starting point for learning about electroconvulsive therapy, with useful abstracts of significant research papers, patient information, and a link to a downloadable ECT tutorial.

Internet Mental Health (http://www.mentalhealth.com/p.html):

A virtual encyclopedia of mental health information by a Canadian psychiatrist that features an on-line journal and descriptions of mental disorders, treatments, and research with abstracts of important, relevant papers.

Mental Disorders Symptoms & Treatment Mental Health Net (http://www.mhnet.org/sxlist.htm):

A hypertext index of DSM-IV mental illness criteria at the Mental Health Net site.

Psychopharmacology Tips (http://uhs.bsd.uchicago.edu/~bhsiung/tips/tips.html):

A frequently updated, hypertext index of useful psychopharmacology tips from practitioners around the world.

Chapter 26 Endocrinology

AACE Clinical Guidelines (http://www.aace.com/guidelines/):

Task-force developed guidelines from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists on a variety of topics, including treatments of thyroid disease, osteoporosis, and diabetes.

A Clinical Evaluation of the Thyroid in Health and Disease (http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/medicine/endo/thyroi d.htm)

A series of virtual lectures on major thyroid diseases, including abstracts of recent papers, designed by a Loyola University endocrinologist and subdivided into images appropriate for students, residents, and attending physicians.

Adrenal Leukodystrophy Module (http://vh.radiology.uiowa.edu/Providers/TeachingFiles/RCW/012696/01269 6.html):

A Virtual Hospital teaching module that combines hypertext cross-links with X-rays and CT scans.

Core Endocrine Laboratory Case Studies in Endocrinology (http://www.hmc.psu.edu/depts/endo/clincorr/clinmain.htm):

A series of case studies developed by the Penn State University Core Endocrine Laboratory, including postpartum thyroiditis and hyperandrogenism.

Medullary Nephrocalcinosis Secondary to Parathyroid Adenoma Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad-bin/create_page.py/186/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

McCune-Albright Syndrome with Fibrous Dysplasia Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/92/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Paget's Disease Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/12/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Paget's Disease with Tibial Fracture Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/120/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Parathyroid Adenoma Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/17/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Pheochromocytoma Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/169/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Renal Osteodystrophy Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/21/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Chapter 27 Diabetes Mellitus & Hypoglycemia

The Diabetic Foot (http://www.infowest.com/podiatry/medical/diabetic/index.html):

A comprehensive guide to diabetic foot care and diagnosis with clinical images, case presentations, and treatment protocols from a site designed for podiatrists.

Chapter 28 Lipid Abnormalities

The Nutritionist's Tool Box (http://www.fsci.umn.edu/tools.htp):

The University of Minnesota's compilation of useful on-line calculators and databases, including a "kCal-culator" and a nutrition analysis tool using the USDA food database.

Chapter 29 Nutrition

CAMP: CAse-based Menu Planner (http://toros.ces.cwru.edu/~marling/camp.html):

An artificial intelligence program, using case-based reasoning, that tailors a menu to satisfy daily caloric and nutritional requirements while meeting dietary preferences.

The Nutritionist's Tool Box (http://www.fsci.umn.edu/tools.htp):

The University of Minnesota's compilation of useful on-line calculators and databases, including a "kCal-culator" and a nutrition analysis tool using the USDA food database.

Chapter 30 Infectious Disease

CDC Travel Information(http://www.cdc.gov/travel/travel.html):

CDC's most current prevention guidelines for international travelers with cross-references by country, disease, and activities.

The Childhood Immunization Informatics Collaboratory(http://ycmi.med.yale.edu/immserve/):

A rule-based program in development that accepts a child's immunization history and produces recommendations indicating which vaccinations are currently due and which are to be scheduled next.

Infectious Diseases of the Central Nervous System (http://vh.radiology.uiowa.edu/Providers/TeachingFiles/CNSInfDisR2/IDC NSHomePg.html):

A Virtual Hospital multimedia tutorial highlighted by gross and microscopic pathology and radiologic findings.

Outbreak (http://www.objarts.com/cgi-outbreak- unreg/dynaserve.exe/index.html):

An on-line information service that surveys emerging diseases. The service maintains a worldwide collaborative database and tracks outbreak events as they happen in real time, using health agency and press reports.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Tutorial (http://edcenter.med.cornell.edu/Pathophysiology_Cases/STDs/STD_TOC.ht ml):

A superb hypertext teaching file from Cornell Medical School featuring case presentations and an extensive library of clinical images.

Chapter 31 HIV

AIDS Dementia Case Study (http://www.med.harvard.edu/AANLIB/cases/case14/mr1- tc1/010.html):

A page from the Whole Brain Atlas that demonstrates the unique neurologic findings of this disease, using MRI and PET scans.Clinical commentary also provided.

CMV Retinitis & Treatment (http://www.healthcg.com/cmv/default.htm):

A drug company-sponsored site that offers a comprehensive multimedia tutorial of epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical findings, and treatment of CMV retinitis.

HIV/AIDS Prevention (http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/hiv_aids/dhap.htm):

This official site of the CDC's Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention offers current epidemiologic information, slideshows, and links to other relevant sites elsewhere.

HIV InSite (http://HIVInsite.ucsf.edu/):

A superb project of the University of California AIDS Research Institute (among others), this site provides links to the latest clinical research findings, expert advice from clinical textbooks, listings of clinical trials and recent antiretroviral therapies, and materials relating to prevention, education, and social issues.

JAMA HIV/AIDS Information Center

JAMA's collection of health professional resources on AIDS offers extensively reviewed and frequently updated links to the latest journal articles and practice guidelines.

Chapter 32 Viral & Rickettsial

CMV Retinitis & Treatment (http://www.healthcg.com/cmv/default.htm ):

A drug company-sponsored site that offers a comprehensive multimedia tutorial of epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical findings, and treatment of CMV retinitis.

The Hepatitis Information Network (http://www.hepnet.com):

A Canadian site that 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, quizzes and surveys.

Herpesviruses in Man (http://www- medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/TUTORIAL/HERPES/HERPES.html):

A brief tutorial on pathologic findings in infections of viruses of the Herpes family from the University of Utah's WebPath.

Infectious Mononucleosis Case Study (http://path.upmc.edu:80/cases/case37.html:

A case selected from the extensive University of Pittsburgh Department of Pathology database that uses radiologic, histologic, and laboratory studies to solve a complex clinical diagnostic dilemma.

Chapter 33 Bacterial & Chlamydial

Hepatic Tuberculosis Case Study (http://path.upmc.edu:80/cases/case30.html):

A case selected from the extensive University of Pittsburgh Department of Pathology database that uses radiologic, histologic, and laboratory studies to solve a complex clinical diagnostic dilemma.

MedMicro Profiles (http://mchip00.med.nyu.edu/med-ed/microbiology/infect- disease/MedMicro_Profiles6.html):

The clinical microbiology laboratory comes on line at this teaching site that demonstrates the biochemical and morphologic tests used to identify clinically important bacteria.

Meningococcemia Case Study (http://path.upmc.edu:80/cases/case53.html):

A case selected from the extensive University of Pittsburgh Department of Pathology database that uses radiologic, histologic, and laboratory studies to solve a complex clinical diagnostic dilemma.

Pathology of Tuberculosis (http://www- medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/TUTORIAL/MTB/MTB.html):

A brief tutorial on pathological findings in pulmonary and disseminated tuberculosis from the University of Utah's WebPath.

Chapter 34 Spirochetes

CNS Lyme Disease Case Study (http://path.upmc.edu:80/cases/case59.html):

A case selected from the extensive University of Pittsburgh Department of Pathology database that uses radiologic, histologic, and laboratory studies to solve a complex clinical diagnostic dilemma.

Lyme Encephalopathy Case Study (http://www.med.harvard.edu/AANLIB/cases/case19/mr1- tc1/020.html):

A page from the Whole Brain Atlas that demonstrates the unique neurologic findings of this disease, using MRI and PET scans.Clinical commentary also provided.

Chapter 35 Protozoans & Helminths

Amebic Abscess Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad-bin/create_page.py/24/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Malaria Case Study (http://path.upmc.edu:80/cases/case43.html):

A case selected from the extensive University of Pittsburgh Department of Pathology database that uses radiologic, histologic, and laboratory studies to solve a complex clinical diagnostic dilemma.

Chapter 36 Mycoses

Disseminated Aspergillus Sepsis Case Study (http://path.upmc.edu:80/cases/case54.html):

A case selected from the extensive University of Pittsburgh Department of Pathology database that uses radiologic, histologic, and laboratory studies to solve a complex clinical diagnostic dilemma.

Disseminated Cryptococcosis Case Study (http://path.upmc.edu:80/cases/case57.html):

A case selected from the extensive University of Pittsburgh Department of Pathology database that uses radiologic, histologic, and laboratory studies to solve a complex clinical diagnostic dilemma.

Invasive Aspergillosis with Air Crescent Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/180/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

Chapter 37 Anti-infectives & Antibiotics

Drugs in Development WebDatabase (http://www.phrma.org/webdb/help.htm)

A compilation of the latest drugs and their current stage of research and testing, sorted by drug name, indication, and disease targeted, compiled by PhRMA, the pharmaceutical research industry trade group.

Chapter 38 Disorders Due to Physical Agents

Radiation Health Effects Resource: Ionizing Radiation Health Effects (RadEFX) (http://radefx.bcm.tmc.edu/ionizing/ionizing.htm ):

The Ionizing Radiation Health Effects forum from Baylor, including sections on health effects of acute radiation exposure and patient treatment and management.

Chapter 39 Poisoning

Anticholinergic Toxicity Case Study (http://path.upmc.edu:80/cases/case47.html):

A case selected from the extensive University of Pittsburgh Department of Pathology database that uses radiologic, histologic, and laboratory studies to solve a complex clinical diagnostic dilemma.

ATSDR ToxFAQs (http://ATSDR1.ATSDR.cdc.gov:8080/toxfaq.html):

A database of patient information summaries and medical treatment information about hazardous substances from CDC's Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

HyperTox (http://www.ozemail.com.au:80/~ouad/toxi0001.htm):

On-line toxicology protocols and "clinical adventures" authored by physicians in an Australian toxicology service.

Materials Safety Data Sheet Database (http://www.ps.uga.edu/rtk/msds.htm):

An on-line compilation of hundreds of Materials Safety Data Sheets from the University of Georgia's Right To Know program.

The Toxikon Mutlimedia Project (http://toxikon.uih.uic.edu/toxikon/):

A much-lauded site sponsored by the University of Illinois at Chicago Program in Emergency Medicine presenting referenced virtual toxicology cases, critical reviews of toxicology literature, and toxidrome reviews.

Chapter 40 Medical Genetics

Gaucher's Disease Case Study (http://path.upmc.edu:80/cases/case39.html):

A case selected from the extensive University of Pittsburgh Department of Pathology database that uses radiologic, histologic, and laboratory studies to solve a complex clinical diagnostic dilemma.

Genetic Conditions/Rare Conditions Support Group and Information(http://www.kumc.edu/GEC/support/supgroup.html):

A comprehensive listing of both rare and common genetic conditions, with many links to their respective online information sites, designed by the Medical Genetics center of the University of Kansas.

GenLine (http://www.hslib.washington.edu/genline/):

A University of Washington "electronic textbook" presenting prototype disease profiles annotated with links to references and clinical images.

Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (http://www3.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Omim/):

A widely praised site, produced by Johns Hopkins physicians in conjunction with the NIH, displays nearly 10,000 characterized genetic loci with detailed references, precise descriptions of related diseases, and links to relevant clinical images.

Trisomy 21 (Down's Syndrome) Demonstration Case (http://www.med.harvard.edu/brad- bin/create_page.py/185/full):

A case from BrigRad, Brigham & Woman's Radiology teaching file site combining clinical vignettes with an extensive library of CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MR, and conventional radiology images.

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