General Medical Information Sites that Include Information About Hep C
Aetna Intelihealth
Internet address:
www.intelihealth.com
This site is sponsored by the Aetna, Inc., an insurance company
that is part of a larger international conglomerate. This site features Harvard
Medical School's Consumer Health Information.
The Alternative Health News On-Line
Internet address: www.altmedicine.com
The Alternative Health News On-Line site provides information on
alternative and conventional medicine as it relates to various health issues
including hepatitis.
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Internet address: http://www.naturopathic.org
This official site of the American Association of Naturopathic
Physicians offers a variety of resources on naturopathic medicine including a
message board, library, and a naturopathic physician finder.
The American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM)
Internet address: http://www.acam.org
The American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) is a
nonprofit medical society dedicated to educating physicians and other health
care professionals on the latest findings and emerging procedures in
preventive/nutritional medicine. ACAM's goals are to improve skills, knowledge,
and diagnostic procedures as they relate to complementary and alternative
medicine, to support research, and to develop awareness of alternative methods
of medical treatment.
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
Internet address: http://www.certifieddoctor.org
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) site has a
public education program, a physician locator, and information services. The
board certification status, location by city and state, and specialty of any
physician certified by one or more of 24 member boards of the ABMS can be
checked through this site. This service is free to consumers. Listed physicians
have subscribed to be included in this service.
The American Medical Association (AMA)
Internet address: http://www.ama-assn.org
The American Medical Association (AMA) site has a consumer
health section that includes links to general health issues, specific
conditions, your body, your family's health, Kids Health Club, Doctor Finder,
Hospital Finder, and a Medical Group Practice Finder. The nutrition section has
information on such things as vitamins and fitness. It also has a medical
glossary. There is a link to recipes, and new ones are posted every two weeks.
This link also has information on health-oriented cookbooks and nutritional
resources.
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Internet address: http://www.hepatitisinfo.org
Bristol-Myers Squibb sponsored consumer-focused hepatitis B resource. The site is NOT focused on promoting any specific drug. It's mission is to drive awareness of hepatitis B and provide basic information. The site covers topics such as treatment, support, myths vs. facts and informational interactive quizzes. They also offer videos on the prevalence of hepatitis B in areas of the world and what hepatitis B does to your body. The site is available for consumers in various languages.
The British Medical Journal
Internet address: http://www.bmj.com
The British Medical Journal is a free publication with
up-to-date information about hepatitis C, among many other topics.
CenterWatch
Internet address: http://www.centerwatch.com
CenterWatch is a clinical trials listing service of industry and
government sponsored trials including recently FDA approved drug therapies.
ClinicalTrials.gov
Internet address: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov
This site is sponsored by the National Cancer Institute. It
provides current information on many clinical trials.
Doc Misha's Chicken Soup Chinese Medicine
Internet address: http://www.docmisha.com
This site has general information about Chinese medicine. There
is specific information about HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C.
Dr. Koop.com
Internet address: http://www.drkoop.com
Dr. Koop is a former United States Surgeon General. This site
provides up-to-date information on hepatitis C and available treatments.
Dr. Weil.com
Internet address: http://www.drweil.com
Dr. Andrew Weil is a leader in the integration of western
medicine and the exploding field of alternative medicine. This site has
extensive information about integrated medicine.
Dr. Zhang.com
Internet address: http://www.dr-zhang.com
This site provides information on modern Chinese medicine
specifically related to hepatitis C. There is also information about some other
diseases such as Lyme disease and inflammatory bowel syndrome.
eBioCare.com
Internet address: http://www.eBioCare.com
This site provides information on risk factors, lifestyle, diet,
and treatment options for people living with hepatitis C.
Healthfinder
Internet address: http://www.healthfinder.gov
The Healthfinder site is easy to navigate and has a tremendous
amount of information. There is a lot of good information on hepatitis C
and non-western medicine under the "Hot Topics" section. The non-western
medicine information includes links for general information, therapies, nutrition
and lifestyle information, quackery and fraud, training and associations,
and other topics.
Health World On-line
Internet address: http://www.healthy.net
This comprehensive site provides access to information on a
variety of therapies including acupuncture, Ayurveda, Chinese medicine,
chiropractic medicine, homeopathy, and others. There are links to finding a
health care provider in several different disciplines. This site has links to
information on several diseases and conditions including hepatitis.
The Hepatitis B Foundation
Internet address: http://www.hepb.org
The Hepatitis B Foundation is a national nonprofit organization
dedicated to finding a cure for hepatitis B and improving the quality of life of
people affected by the illness. There are Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese
language versions of this site.
Hepatitis B Advocacy
Internet address:http://www.hepcadvocacy.org
This site is dedicated to providing up-to-date information on
hepatitis C, HIV, and HCV/HIV co-infection as it relates to federal and state
lobbying efforts, and HIV and HCV public policies and funding programs.
Moreover, the sites specifically addresses the issues of those
disproportionately affected by the epidemic, namely intravenous drug users and
the substance using community at large. This site was initiated by and designed
for advocates, service providers, and HIV/HCV co-infected consumers.
Hepatitis C Support Project
Internet address:http://www.hcvadvocate.org
The mission of the Hepatitis Support Project is to offer support
to those who are affected by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Support is provided
through information and education, and access to support groups. The Project
seeks to serve the HCV community and the general public. The Project also
operates an informative Internet site that addresses HCV and HIV/HCV coinfection.
The HCV Advocate Newsletter is available for download. Educational materials are
available in English and Spanish. There is information on support groups,
clinical trials, and regularly updated news items on HCV. The Medical Writers'
Circle features articles written by respected and knowledgeable physicians in
the field of liver disease.
Hepatitis Central
Internet address: http://www.hepatitis-central.com
Hepatitis Central offers extensive information about all forms
of hepatitis including hepatitis A, B, C, D, E, G, autoimmune hepatitis, and
more.
Hepatology
Internet address: http://www.hepatology.org
This site provides access to Hepatology, the official journal of
the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.
HIVandHepatitis.com
Internet address: http://www.HIVandHepatitis.com
The staff of HIV and Hepatitis.com state their common objective
is to create a quality online publication that provides accurate, timely and
cutting-edge information about treatment for HIV/AIDS, chronic hepatitis B and
hepatitis C, and co-infection with HIV/HCV and HIV/HBV. This site has an
extensive list of consulting editors who review all materials before posting.
ITM On-line (Institute for Traditional Medicine)
Internet address: http://www.itmonline.org
This is the site of the Institute for Traditional Medicine. The
Articles section has a Disorders Index that will take you to articles on
hepatitis C. The START Index has good basic information on a wide variety of
topics including acupuncture, the best time of day to take herbs, qi gong, the
immune system, pregnancy, and Chinese herbs.
The Lancet
Internet address: http://www.thelancet.com
The Lancet is a peer-reviewed medical journal. You are able to
search for articles on hepatitis C and are able to view the abstracts free of
charge; full text articles can be viewed for a fee.
Lab Tests Online
Internet address:
http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/index.html
Lab Tests Online is designed to help patients and caregivers better understand
the many clinical lab tests that are part of routine care as well as diagnosis
and treatment of a broad range of conditions and diseases.
National AIDS Treatment Advocacy Project (NATAP)
Internet address: http://www.natap.org
The NATAP mission is to educate individuals about HIV and
hepatitis treatments and to advocate on the behalf of all people living with
HIV/AIDS and HCV. Efforts in these areas are conducted on local, national, and
international levels. The information on the site is scientifically oriented,
abundant, and comprehensive in its coverage of both HIV and hepatitis. The site
is regularly updated with new articles, studies, and highlights from various
major conferences. Leading HIV and hepatitis researchers and treating physicians
regularly contribute to the website. An entire section devoted solely to HCV is
offered with easy to understand basic information, as well as advanced
scientific information. There is also a new feature where a panel of expert
physicians will answer HCV questions that are e-mailed to the site.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
Internet address: http://www.nccam.nih.gov
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) conducts and supports basic and
applied research and training and disseminates information on complementary and
alternative medicine to practitioners and the public. There are sections on
health information, current and completed research, news and events, and alerts
and advisories.
The New England Journal of Medicine
Internet address:http://www.nejm.org
This is the site of the well-respected medical journal, The New
England Journal of Medicine. It provides access to the PubMed database from
which you can search for and order medical journal articles on hepatitis C.
Net Wellness
Internet address: http://www.netwellness.com
This site is sponsored by the University of Cincinnati but is a
joint project of Case Western Reserve University, Ohio State University, and the
University of Cincinnati. The site is a consumer health information site and has
sections on current health news, health topics, clinical trials and more.
Oasis, Inc.
Internet address: http://www.oasisclinic.org
The Organization to Achieve Solutions in Substance Abuse (O.A.S.I.S.)
is a nonprofit organization. The primary mission of Oasis is to provide
low-cost, subsidized medical care, clinical research studies, and provision of
and/or access to social and vocational rehabilitation services for medically
marginalized former or current drug and alcohol users. They focus on people in
the Oakland, California area. A movie about hepatitis C is available for
download free of charge from the site.
United Network for Organ Sharing
Internet address: http://www.unos.org
This is the site of the United Network for Organ Sharing whose
mission is to advance organ availability and transplantation. The site has news
articles related to organ transplantation.
U.S. Pharmocopeia (USP)
Internet address: http://www.usp.org
In pursuit of its mission to promote public health, U.S.
Pharmocopeia establishes state-of-the-art standards to ensure the quality of
medicines for human and veterinary use. USP also develops authoritative
information about the appropriate use of medicines. The site has prescription
drug information and information about supplements.
The VA National Hepatitis Program
Internet address: http://www.hepatitis.va.gov
The Veterans Affairs National Hepatitis C Web site provides
information about viral hepatitis for health care providers inside and outside
the VA system, veterans, and the general public. The "Patient's Corner" area
of the site has basic information on hepatitis C for patients, their families,
and the general public.
WebMD
Internet address: http://www.webmd.com
This site is owned by WebMD Corporation. This is a comprehensive
on-line resource committed to providing general health information and support.
The site is extensive.
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