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(Harvard) Joint program in nuclear medicine teaching file |
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| A collection of more than 50 short cases for teaching diagnostic imaging drawn from several teaching hospitals associated with Harvard Medical School. Cases may be seen in full or presented as unknowns and the collection may be browsed by title or author. Files typically contain paragraphs on presentation, diagnostic imaging (some illustrations), discussion and a list of references. Users may add comments. |
| Diagnostic Imaging; Teaching Materials |
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A simple guide to orthopaedics and trauma |
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| A major collection of images forming a pictoral introduction to orthopaedic surgery, trauma, the orthopaedic/injured patient, congenital deformaties and bone tumours. Each image is accompanied by explanatory text. The many images available here are taken from the textbooks A Simple Guide to Orthopaedics and A Simple Guide to Trauma (both authored by Ronald L. Huckstep CMG, FTS, Hon MD, MA, MD, FRCS, FRACS and published by Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh). Published on the Web by WorldOrtho.
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| Audiovisual Aids; Bone Neoplasms; Bone and Bones / abnormalities; Orthopedics; Teaching Materials; Wounds and Injuries |
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm |
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| This interactive tutorial on abdominal aortic aneurysm has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial provides background information on abdominal aortic aneurysm and available surgery and covers anatomy, symptoms and their causes, preventive measures, surgical treatment, risks and complications, and post-operative recovery. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-
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| Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / surgery; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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Academic emergency medicine |
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| A collection of case studies with accompanying photographs taken from the Academic Emergency Medicine journal, the official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine. Topics covered include pediatric penile swelling, right index finger pain, left leg pain and swelling, insect bite to left leg, vaginal bleeding for one day, abdominal pain, painful red eye, scrotal pain, difficulty breathing, bilateral thigh pain. The case studies here are provided on the Web by EMBBS.
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| Emergencies; Emergency Medicine / case studies; Teaching Materials |
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Acid-base tutorial |
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| This resource is a tutorial on acid-base balance. It has sections on acid-base physiology, the production of acid, understanding pH, clinical considerations, terminology, acid-base history, clincal aspects, respiratory treatment, metabolic treatment, acid-base interpretation, terminology, and computing methods. A quiz on the Henderson Equation is provided, along with a list of refernces. The tutorial is produced on the Web by Alan W. Grogono, a professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, at the Tulane University School of Medicine. |
| Acid-Base Imbalance; Teaching Materials |
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ACLS megacode simulator |
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| This interactive cardiac simulator is produced and made available on the Web by MDChoice. There are two interactive case studies (prepared by Ash Nashed, M.D.) aimed at health care providers certified in ACLS.
Each case study provides a brief clinical history for the patient and there is a choice of interventions and drug treatments. |
| Emergency Medicine / case studies; Heart; Teaching Materials |
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Acne |
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| This interactive tutorial on acne has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and is made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial provides background information on acne and how it can be treated, and covers skin anatomy, causes, symptoms, available treatments (both prescribed and OTC medications), and tips on how to care for your skin. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in. |
| Acne Vulgaris / drug therapy; Acne Vulgaris / prevention control; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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Acute care education |
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| Acute Care Education is a medical and nursing education commercial company, based in Toronto, which provides critical care education to health care professionals. They run workshops in the Ontario region. This site provides educational quizzes to test knowledge (currently on 12 lead ECG interpretation and critical care), with relevant articles on critical care topics and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) guidelines. Details are provided of their workshops and courses. They also provide a collection of useful Web resources. Produced by Michelle Cleland RN, CNCC(C), the founder of ACE. |
| Critical Care; Teaching Materials |
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Acute pediatric care for the primary care physician |
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| A series of lectures that present standard approaches to common issues in pediatric acute and critical care. It is aimed at medical students and doctors, and covers acute illnesses in children, emphasizing the basics in initial management. Topics include recognising repiratory failure, initial mechanical ventilation, status epilepticus, shock, head trauma, pediatric trauma, burns, ingestions and poisonings, sedation and analgesia etc. The site is provided by the University of Minnesota.
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| Critical Care / in infancy childhood; Pediatrics; Primary Health Care; Teaching Materials |
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AIDA |
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| AIDA is a free service that allows users to interactively simulate the effects of changes in insulin and diet on blood glucose profiles for a typical insulin-dependent diabetic patient (IDDM). 40 case studies are included. It is intended for educational use only, and not for the prediction of individual glucose profiles. It is available here for downloading for PC's, by Diabetes Insight. A Web-based online version is also available. AIDA is written by Dr. Eldon Lehmann of the Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine and of Royal Brompton Hospital and his associates. |
| Diabetes Mellitus / software; Teaching Materials |
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AIDS pathology [Tutorial] |
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| A collection of images and text forming a short tutorial on AIDS pathology, from the University of Utah's WebPath service. Includes electron micrographs of the AIDS virus, images of pneumocystis carinii, cytomegalovirus and cytomegalovirus pneumonia, mycobacterium and related infections, fungal infections, toxoplasmosis, herpes simplex, gastrointestinal protozoal infections, malignant neoplasms (e.g. Kaposi's sarcoma) and Lymphoid interstitial pneumonitis (LIP).
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| AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections; Teaching Materials |
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Allergies to house dust mites |
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| This interactive tutorial on allergies to house dust mites has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial provides background information on allergies and allergens, detailed information on house dust mites and how to control them, and available medications for treating allergy symptoms. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in. |
| Allergens; Dust; Insect Bites and Stings; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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Alopecia |
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| This interactive tutorial on alopecia (hair loss) has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial provides information on hair anatomy, the different types of hair loss, causes of alopecia, and available treatments. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in. |
| Alopecia; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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American Medical Association : atlas of the body |
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| This atlas of the body contains colour photographs and illustrations of human anatomy. Produced by the American Medical Association as an educational resource for the public, this atlas can be browsed by body systems. Body systems covered in this atlas include the brain, circulatory system, female reproductive system, respiratory system, muscles, nervous system, skin, skeletal, and urinary. Descriptive text and a glossary of anatomical terms are provided. |
| Anatomy; Atlases [Publication Type]; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
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| This interactive tutorial on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive disease of the nervous system, has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and is made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial provides background information on ALS and available treatments, and covers neuro-anatomy, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and available treatments (including Riluzole). Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in. |
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / drug therapy; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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Anaesthesiology and medicine MCQ for candidates for speciality examinations |
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| This database of anaesthesiology MCQs is prepared and edited for the Web by Dr Andrew Pybus, and made available by Manbit PL an Australian software company which specialises in the production of anaesthesia-related software. This database currently contains over 11000 anaesthesia MCQs in the following areas: surgery, paediatrics, general anaesthesia, anaesthesia monitoring and equipment, physiology, pharmacology, perfusion, electrocardiography, echocardiography, medicine, obstetrics, anatomy, x-ray, trauma and statistics. The database consists of over 800 Type 'A' (5 Part) and type 'K' (4 Part) MCQs and is aimed at candidates sitting for specialist examinations in anaesthesia. In addition, many of the questions also provide links to other Web sites and a MEDLINE search. |
| Anesthesiology / examination questions; Database [Publication Type]; Teaching Materials |
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Anatomical radical retropubic prostatectomy : evolution of the surgical technique |
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| Notes and images from a lecture on the evolution of radical prostatectomy published by The Brady Urological Institute of Johns Hopkins Hospital. There is a short list of further reading. Colour pictures illustrate the following: division of the puboprostatic ligaments; the relative positions of the dorsal vein complex, pelvic fascia, striated urethral sphincter, smooth musculature of the urethra, and neurovascular bundles; isolating and dividing the dorsal vein complex; oversewing the dorsal vein/urethral sphincter complex; transecting the urethra; the lateral and posterior components of the striated urethral sphincter; dividing the superficial fascia; releasing the lateral pelvic fascia; dividing the lateral pedicies; dividing and closing the bladder neck; catheter placement; anastomosis with distal urethra. |
| Audiovisual Aids; Prostatectomy; Teaching Materials |
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Anatomy of the shoulder |
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| An educational resource on shoulder anatomy, produced by the Anatomy and Clinical Skills Centre, at the School of Surgical Sciences, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne. Divided into sections: anatomy and applied anatomy, the tutorial contains textual material, photographs and videoclips and is accompanied by a glossary of terms. |
| Anatomy; Shoulder / anatomy histology; Teaching Materials |
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Anatomy.tv |
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| This interactive resource contains 3D anatomy views of the hand and forearm, shoulder, hip, knee, and foot and ankle. Published online by Primal Pictures, this resource has been created as a collaborative effort between leading Universities (including Cambridge University and University College, London) and provides anatomical structures from raw medical scan data. Each anatomical structure is presented in fine detail, and includes surface anatomy, cutaneous distribution, and nerves and arteries. Also included are common pathologies, radiological content, interactive quizzes and MCQs. This is a fee-paying resource and a free one hour trial is available after a brief registration. Please note that for users of the The National electronic Library for Health (NeLH) unlimited free access is provided for this resource, with an Athens username and password, with access via the NeLH Web site. |
| Anatomy; Audiovisual Aids; Human; Teaching Materials |
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Angina |
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| This interactive tutorial on angina has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial covers the signs of angina, what causes it, treatment options, and how to prevent the serious diseases that angina may be a sign of. This tutorial requires Flash plug-in. |
| Angina Pectoris; Chest Pain; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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Anthrax and bioterrorism |
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| This interactive tutorial on anthrax has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial provides background information on anthrax and its use as a biological weapon, also discussed are the causes and types of anthrax, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of anthrax through vaccination and bioterrorism awareness. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in.
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| Anthrax; Bioterrorism; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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Arrhythmias |
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| This interactive tutorial on cardiac arrhythmia has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and is made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial provides background information on cardiac arrhythmia and covers the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in. |
| Arrhythmia; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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Arthritis |
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| This interactive tutorial on arthritis has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial provides background information on arthritic conditions, and discusses signs and symptoms, causes, diagnosis and available treatments. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in. |
| Arthritis; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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Aspects of partial denture design : support |
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| A Web-based, computer-assisted learning (CAL) program aimed at dental undergraduates. The tutorial is composed of 15 illustrated questions on aspects of partial dental design, the answer chosen for each is marked right or wrong. Published on the Web by the Eastman Dental Institute, University of London. Written by D. Pollard and J. Davenport of the Eastman Institute, and Birmingham Dental School.
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| Denture Design; Denture, Partial; Teaching Materials |
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Asthma |
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| This interactive tutorial on asthma has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial provides background information on asthma, and covers anatomy, symptoms and their causes, triggers, diagnosis, and treatment options. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in. |
| Asthma; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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Atlas of brain perfusion SPECT |
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| This atlas, produced as part of the BrighamRAD project, is under development by the Decision Systems Group and the Division of Nuclear Medicine at the Department of Radiology, Brigham Women's Hospital. Currently the atlas contains approximately 21 cases, most of them presented with relevant case history, clinical information and SPECT images along with co-registered scans (SPECT merged with CT or MRI) and some temporal studies. Some general tutorials on normal brain anatomy, normal SPECT studies, procedures and protocols instrumentation, and radiopharmaceuticals are also included.
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| Audiovisual Aids; Brain / radionuclide imaging; Brain Diseases / radionuclide imaging; Teaching Materials; Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon |
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Atlas of mycocardial perfusion spect |
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| This atlas, produced as part of the BrighamRAD project, is under development by the Decision Systems Group and the Division of Nuclear Medicine at the Department of Radiology, Brigham Women's Hospital. The atlas currently contains approximately 70 cases, mostly presented with relevant case history, imaging data, and myocardial perfusion of SPECT images. The "findings" section includes annotated images and textual explanations of the images. General tutorials are included on normal mycocardial perfusion SPECT imaging, cardiac pathophysiology, basic imaging quality control, radiopharmaceuticals, stress protocols, imaging protocols and quantification. Teaching cases are included on topics such as normal variants, myocardial ischemia, multivessel disease, LV volume/pressure overload, and difficult cases. A slide show and quiz are also included.
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| Audiovisual Aids; Cardiology; Heart / radionuclide imaging; Heart Diseases / radionuclide imaging; Teaching Materials; Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon |
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Atrial fibrillation |
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| This interactive tutorial on atrial fibrillation has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial provides background information on atrial fibrillation, and covers anatomy, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, cardioversion, anticoagulation, and prevention. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in. |
| Atrial Fibrillation; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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Back pain |
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| This interactive tutorial on back pain has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial provides background information on back pain, and covers anatomy, causes, disks and their problems, sacroiliac joints, preventing back pain, and good back techniques. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in.
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| Back Pain; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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Barium enema |
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| This interactive tutorial on the diagnostic procedure known as a barium enema, a test whereby a doctor can look at the colon, has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial provides information on the benefits and risks of a barium enema and also covers anatomy of the intestine. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in. |
| Barium Sulfate / therapeutic use; Enema; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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Basic immunology overview |
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| This tutorial covers major topics in basic immunology at an elementary level and higher. It comprises animations, figures and quizzes, as well as links to other immunological sites. The tutorial is produced by Professor V.V. Klimov, a clinical immunologist at Tomsk State University. Some sections of this tutorial are not provided on the Web, although the full table of contents is accessible. The site is also available in Russian.
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| Allergy and Immunology; Teaching Materials |
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BBC health : first aid action |
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| This resource on first aid is provided on the Web by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). First Aid Action is a self-paced interactive online course that provides practical and up-to-date first aid training. There are four stages to the course; getting started, essential skills, home skills and certificate. The course content is based on the "First Aid Manual" a publication of the St John Ambulance, the British Red Cross and St Andrew's Ambulance Association. Also provided is a message board for first aid experts and learners, and a first aid resource guide (Action File) that covers 45 aspects of first aid techniques and procedures. There is a directory of training organisations and course finders across the United Kingdom. |
| First Aid; Teaching Materials; Wounds and Injuries |
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Bell's palsy |
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| This interactive tutorial on Bell's palsy, a paralysis on one side of the face, has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial covers anatomy of the facial nerve, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and complications. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in. |
| Bell Palsy; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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Big picture book of viruses |
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| This Web site is a catalogue of virus images on the Internet for use as an educational resource by students and others seeking information on viruses. Viruses are listed in their taxonomic groups, and can be searched for by name (individual or family), by structure/genome, by host, or by disease. Electron microscope or computer-assisted images are provided for many, but as the site is still growing, images are not available for all viruses. The site presents thumbnail images that can be clicked to enlarge; the thumbnail also acts as a hyperlink to the relevant image host site from which the original picture has been provided. |
| Microscopy, Electron; Teaching Materials; Virology; Viruses |
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Blood banking |
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| A collection of text and images forming a short tutorial on blood banking, that covers blood testing, crossmatch and processing, transfusion reactions, apheresis, blood donation, autologous donation and directed donation. Published by the University of Utah's WebPath service.
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| Blood Banks; Blood Donors; Teaching Materials |
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Blue histology |
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| Online course materials for histology from the Department of Anatomy and Human Biology, University of Western Australia. The site includes lecture notes, multiple-choice questions, access to over 400 large images, and an explanation of the main functions of a teaching microscope.
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| Histology; Teaching Materials |
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Body imaging teaching files |
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| A collection of case studies for teaching diagnostic imaging. Images include CT, US, MRI, angiography and plain films. Topics covered include testicular lymphoma, appendicitis, miliary tuberculosis and pulmonary infarct and much more. Information is presented in the form of case studies with accompanying images, patient history, diagnosis and discussion. The files were produced at the Department of Radiology (University Hospitals of Cleveland, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital and Case Western Reserve University.) |
| Diagnostic Imaging; Radiology; Teaching Materials |
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Bone densitometry |
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| This interactive tutorial on bone densitometry (a radiological test for detecting the early stages of osteoporosis) has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. This tutorial describes what osteoporosis is and outlines what to expect during a bone densitometry. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in. |
| Densitometry, X-Ray; Osteoporosis; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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Bone metabolism : normal and pathophysiology |
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| This is one in a series of tutorials made available on the Web by the Molson Medical Informatics Project, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University. This tutorial on bone metabolism is aimed at medical students and medical lecturers. Developed by McGill medical students under the supervision of the McGill Medical Faculty, this tutorial covers the basic and clinical scientific aspects of disorders of bone and mineral metabolism, normal bone physiology, pathological conditions of bone metabolism, and mineral homeostasis. |
| Bone and Bones / pathology; Bone and Bones / physiology; Teaching Materials |
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Brain cancer |
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| This interactive tutorial on brain cancer has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial provides background information on brain tumours and brain cancer, and covers brain anatomy, cancer and its causes, symptoms, primary brain tumours, metastatic brain tumours, diagnosis, surgery, and therapy. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in. |
| Brain Neoplasms; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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Brain tumors |
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| This is one in a series of tutorials made available on the Web by the Molson Medical Informatics Project, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University. This tutorial on brain tumours is aimed at medical students, medical professionals, medical lecturers, and patients. Developed by McGill medical students under the supervision of the McGill Medical Faculty, this tutorial covers the epidemiology, pathology, and clinical manifestations of brain tumours. |
| Brain Neoplasms / pathology; Teaching Materials |
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Breast cancer |
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| This short tutorial on breast cancer is made available on the Web by the University of Utah's WebPath service, and comprises a collection of images and text. It covers the incidence of breast cancer, risk factors for breast cancer, classification, immunoperoxidase techniques, flow cytometry, diagnostic procedures, grading and staging, treatment and prognosis, and references. |
| Breast Neoplasms; Teaching Materials |
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Breast cancer |
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| This interactive tutorial on breast cancer has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial provides background information on breast cancer, and covers anatomy, causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, staging, surgery, treatment, and follow-up treatment. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-
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| Breast Neoplasms; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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Breast cancer : surgery |
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| This interactive tutorial on breast cancer surgery, has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial discusses the benefits and risks of the different breast operations, and covers breast anatomy, clinical symptoms and their causes, treatment of cancerous lumps, and post-operative care. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in.
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| Breast Neoplasms / surgery; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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Breast lump : biopsy |
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| This interactive tutorial on breast biopsy has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial provides information on the benefits and risks of a breast biopsy, and covers breast anatomy, symptoms, medical examination, types of breast biopsy, and postoperative care. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in. |
| Biopsy; Breast / pathology; Breast / surgery; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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Bright Futures Center for Pediatric Education |
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| The Bright Futures Center for Pediatric Education in Growth and Development Behavior Adolescent Health is a project providing 25 self-contained peer-reviewed educational modules, covering important topics in child growth, development, behaviour, and adolescent health. The materials have been written and edited by faculty from Children's Hospital in Boston and Harvard Medical School and have been pilot-tested and evaluated in paediatric residency programmes across the United States of America. Case summaries and entire cases are available for downloading in PDF (requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader). Topics covered include abuse and neglect, adolescent mental health, adolescent screening and health promotion, adolescent sexuality and reproductive health, behavioural paediatrics, child development, schooling, and growth in children and adolescents. All these materials are freely available to paediatric educators. |
| Child Development; Pediatrics; Teaching Materials |
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Bristol BioMed learning and teaching project : BB-LT |
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| The Bristol BioMed Learning and Teaching project (BB-LT) is a learning and teaching resource that aims to "encourage and support the use of digital images within the biomedical learning and teaching domain, highlighting the range of ways in which Bristol BioMed images can be used." This resource contains a collection of practical examples of image-based learning and teaching materials, and these include online tutorials and case studies. Currently (October 2003) resources in this collection cover histology of the GI tract, pathology of pneumonia, renal failure, cobalt chromium wax-up, anatomy of dentures, the glomerulus, pathology of glomerulonephritis, denture design, and gypsum model and die materials. Detailed information is provided on the authors of these teaching materials, guides on how to use these resources, and a glossary of useful terms. These teaching resources have been created using PowerPoint, CALnet and Web page editors and include the use of documents created in MS Word. |
| Audiovisual Aids; Clinical Medicine; Dentistry; Teaching Materials |
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Bristol biomedical image archive |
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| A collection of around 8,500 medical, dental and veterinary images for use in teaching. Searches can be executed across data, such as keywords, category and title, associated with each image. Free individual registration is required to access large versions of the images. The Image Archive (Bristol BioMed) was developed to meet the needs of lecturers who require ready access to an archive of re-usable images and also of those who are currently creating computer-based learning materials for use in teaching. The images can be used free of charge in learning and teaching. The Archive has been developed as a shared resource, with images donated by members of medical, veterinary and dental institutions worldwide. Images may be downloaded and saved for inclusion in computer-based learning or teaching material. To access the images it is necessary to register. A collection of 20,000 images are also available on videodisc. Hosted by the Institute for Learning and Research Technology (ILRT) at the University of Bristol. |
| Audiovisual Aids; Teaching Materials |
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Bronchoscopy atlas |
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| A teaching file of bronchoscopy images to aid teaching and research, produced by the Virtual Hospital. This resource contains general bronchoscopy images,and images of the larynx, trachea, left main bronchus, right main bronchus and the distal airways. Topics to be covered at a later date include the postnasal space and the peripheral airways. This resource was created in July 1998 and updated in April 2000. (he Virtual Hospital is a continuously updated digital health sciences library created and maintained by the Department of Radiology at the University of Iowa, US. |
| Atlases [Publication Type]; Bronchoscopy; Teaching Materials |
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Burns |
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| This interactive tutorial on burns has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial covers skin anatomy, different degrees of burns, symptoms, and treatment. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in. |
| Burns / therapy; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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ByteSizeLearning |
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| This site provides a range of online training courses. Tutorials on offer include teaching medical terminology; current procedural terminology (CPT) coding, which is the standard for coding health insurance claims; improving skills on the tenkey number pad on a computer keyboard; an introduction to ICD9; and medical and dental claims processing. A fee is charged for these short courses
registration lasts for a 30 day period. Produced on the Web by Lazer Ventures Training Systems, a US based company. The courses may have a US bias.
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| Teaching Materials; Terminology |
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CAL reviews |
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| CAL Reviews is a database of teaching materials reviewed specifically for the clinical medical course at Cambridge University. The resources are intended to supplement the learning technology materials developed in house. Resources are divided by topic. Published by Cambridge Medical Interactive Technology Centre.
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| Computer-Assisted Instruction; Teaching Materials |
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Cardiac rehabilitation |
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| This interactive tutorial on cardiac rehabilitation, has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. This tutorial outlines issues that arise during a cardiac rehabilitation programme and discusses heart anatomy, narrowing of the arteries, angina, heart attack, monitored exercise, healthy eating, blood pressure, smoking cessation, exercise, obesity and other risk factors. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in. |
| Heart Diseases / rehabilitation; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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Carpal tunnel syndrome |
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| This interactive tutorial on carpal tunnel syndrome has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial outlines the benefits and risks of surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome and discusses issues such as hand anatomy, symptoms and causes, alternative treatments, surgical treatment, and postoperative care. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in. |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / surgery; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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Case studies in environmental medicine : arsenic toxicity |
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| An interactive case study on arsenic toxicity made available by the US Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). This case study is aimed at healthcare professionals and students and aims to increase their knowledge of "hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients." This case study explores the major exposure route for arsenic, environmental and occupational sources of arsenic exposure, arsenic as a health hazard, arsenic toxicity, and evaluation and treatment protocols. This case report was last revised in October 2000 and is valid until October 2003. This case study is available in PDF, which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. |
| Arsenic Poisoning; Case Report; Teaching Materials |
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Case studies in environmental medicine : asbestos toxicity |
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| An interactive case study on asbestos toxicity made available by the US Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). This case study is aimed at healthcare professionals and students and aims to increase their knowledge of "hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients." This case study describes asbestos as a health hazard, the factors contributing to asbestos toxicity, potential environmental and occupational sources of exposure to asbestos, and evaluation and treatment protocols for persons exposed to asbestos. This case report was last revised in November 2000 and is valid until November 2003. This case study is available in PDF, which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. |
| Asbestos / poisoning; Case Report; Teaching Materials |
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Case studies in environmental medicine : chromium toxicity |
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| An interactive case study on chromium toxicity made available by the US Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). This case study is aimed at healthcare professionals and students and aims to increase their knowledge of "hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients." This case study describes the major exposure route for chromium, chromium as a health hazard, factors contributing to chromium toxicity, and evaluation and treatment protocols for persons exposed to chromium. This case report was last revised in July 2000 and is valid until July 2003. This case study is available in PDF, which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. |
| Case Report; Chromium / poisoning; Teaching Materials |
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Case studies in environmental medicine : environmental triggers of asthma |
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| An interactive case study on environmental triggers of asthma made available by the US Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). This case study is aimed at healthcare professionals and students and aims to increase their knowledge of "hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients." This case study describes environmental triggers of asthma, interventions that can mitigate these triggers, and asthma management. This case report was published in April 2002 and is valid until March 2005. This case study is available in PDF, which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. |
| Asthma / etiology; Case Report; Teaching Materials |
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Case studies in environmental medicine : lead toxicity |
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| A case study on lead poisoning made available by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Objectives are to help the student to: explain why lead continues to be a chemical hazard of great concern, describe the known factors contributing to lead poisoning, assess a patient's environmental or occupational exposure to lead, identify evaluation and treatment protocols for lead-exposed patients and list sources of information on lead. As well as extensive textual information about lead poisoning, a series of questions are dispersed throughtout the text which is completed with a multiple choice test. Valid until September 2003.
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| Lead Poisoning; Teaching Materials |
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Case studies in environmental medicine : pediatric environmental health |
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| An interactive case study on paediatric environmental health made available by the US Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). This case study is aimed at healthcare professionals and students and aims to "increase the knowledge of health care
providers, especially pediatricians, of the special susceptibilities of children to hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in their evaluation of potentially exposed patients." This case study describes susceptibility to environmental hazards, environmental history, and environmental medicine. This case report was published in July 2002 and is valid until July 2005. This document is in PDF, which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. |
| Case Report; Child; Environmental Health; Teaching Materials |
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Case studies in environmental medicine : trichloroethylene toxicity |
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| An interactive case study on trichloroethylene toxicity made available by the US Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). This case study is aimed at healthcare professionals and students and aims to increase their knowledge of "hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients." This case study describes the major exposure routes for trichloroethylene, potential environmental and occupational sources of exposure to trichloroethylene, why trichloroethylene is a health hazard, trichloroethylene toxicity, and
evaluation and treatment protocols for persons exposed to
trichloroethylene. This case study was last revised during January 2001 and is valid until 2004. This case study is in PDF, which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. |
| Case Report; Teaching Materials; Trichloroethylene / poisoning |
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Case study : breast cancer |
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| A breast cancer case study aimed at medical students, nurses, physical therapists from the Virtual Health Care Team, a collection of interdisciplinary cases sponsored by the School of Health Professions and the School of Medicine at the University of Missouri, Columbia. The case study includes information on presentation, history and risk factors, treatment, postoperative evaluation, chemotherapy and rehabiliation and discharge of the patient. Questions for the student are interspersed with the case material. This material has been developed and published on the Web by the School of Health Related Professions, University of Missouri, Columbia. |
| Breast Neoplasms; Teaching Materials |
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Case study : Guillain Barre |
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| A short case study aimed at physical therapists and clinicians, illustrating the team management of a patient with Guillan Barre Syndrome. Includes information about the patient's presentation, a series of team goals from the rehabilitation team throughout the episode, progress notes and discharge notes. Materials here are prepared and presented by the School of Health Related Professions, University of Missouri.
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| Guillain-Barre Syndrome / case studies; Teaching Materials |
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Case study : near drowning |
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| A case study, aimed at paediatric intensive care workers, based on the near-drowning of a 6 year old child. This study covers the preparation of the emergency room before the arrival of the patient, intubation and mechanical ventilation, intepretation of blood-gas results and modification with final assessment of the patient. Materials have been prepared and published on the Web by the Virtual Health Care Team, School of Health Professions and the School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia.
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| Emergency Medicine; Near Drowning / case studies; Teaching Materials |
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Case study : post-polio syndrome |
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| A case study aimed at physical therapists, physicians, and other health professionals on the team management of post-polio syndrome. The case follows the presentation, history, evaluation and treatment of a patient with post-polio syndrome. These materials have been prepared and published on the web by the School of Health Related Professions, University of Missouri.
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| Postpoliomyelitis Syndrome / case studies; Teaching Materials |
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Catalog of clinical images |
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| This Web-based collection of 200 clinical images is created and maintained by Charlie Goldberg, M.D., and provided on the Web by the School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego. This resource provides images that are "representative of common and uncommon physical exam findings" and are arranged by anatomic location. These images may be downloaded for educational purposes and credit must be given to the author and this Web site. |
| Audiovisual Aids; Teaching Materials |
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Cataracts |
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| This interactive tutorial on cataracts has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial provides background information on cataracts, anatomy, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, surgery, risks and complications, and post-
operative care. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in.
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| Cataract; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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Cells of the blood |
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| A small teaching tool designed to help students identify the different types of blood cell. A graphical respresentation of the blood is displayed, clicking on a cell brings up a short piece of text about that cell type. Made available by Leicester University's Department of Immunology and Microbiology.
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| Blood Cells; Teaching Materials |
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Cephalometric practical |
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| An educational resource on cephalometrics (interpretation of lateral skull radiographs). This practical introduces the student to the techniques of tracing the radiographs, identifying common cephalometric points and analysis and interpretation of results. The site is aimed at dental students and is published on the Web by the Ross Hobson at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. |
| Cephalometry; Teaching Materials |
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Cerebral palsy |
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| This interactive tutorial on cerebral palsy has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial provides information on neuroanatomy, what cerebral palsy is, clinical signs and symptoms, complications, causes and risk factors, diagnosis, prevention and available therapies. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in. |
| Cerebral Palsy; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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Chemotherapy |
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| This interactive tutorial on chemotherapy as a treatment for a variety of cancers, has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial provides background information on possible causes of cancer and discusses issues such as how chemotherapy works, blood related side effects, hair loss, nausea and vomiting, stomatitis, diarrhoea, constipation, effect on the skin, and fertility and sexuality. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in. |
| Neoplasms / drug therapy; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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Chest pain |
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| A teaching file on assessment of the patient with chest pain, from the Virtual Hospital. Includes cases presented as unknowns with radiological images, with diagnosis and detailed explanation of the images. There are cases on pneumothorax, left ventricular hypertrophy/aortic stenosis, pneumonia, ascending aortic aneurysm and lung carcinoma. The Virtual Hospital is a continuously updated digital health sciences library created and maintained by the Department of Radiology at the University of Iowa, US. |
| Chest Pain / case studies; Teaching Materials |
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Chestnet.net |
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| The Chestnet.net project provides online respiratory medicine training and reference resources. These include tutorials and quizzes with self-assessments, that are aimed primarily at those at registrar grade (although of use to all involved in respiratory medicine). Chestnet.net also provides access to SpRite (Specialist Registrar internet training environment), a password protected site available only to SpRs and Consultants. The Chestnet.net is supported and funded by the British Thoracic Society.
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| Respiratory System; Teaching Materials; Thoracic Diseases |
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Cholecystectomy |
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| This interactive tutorial on cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal surgery), has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. This tutorial outlines the benefits and risk of both open and laparascopic surgery and discusses issues such as anatomy, symptoms, treatments, surgical procedures, and postoperative care. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in. |
| Cholecystectomy; Gallbladder / surgery; Patient Education; Teaching Materials |
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Cleft palate case study |
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| This computer-assisted learning (CAL) teaching resource has been developed by Elisabeth Horrocks, a consultant orthodontist, who is based at the Eastman Dental Institute, UCL. Aimed at dental students, this resource contains both images and questions on a cleft palate case study. Published on the Web by the Eastman Dental Institute.
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| Cleft Palate; Teaching Materials |
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Clinical antibiotic tutorial site |
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| This is one in a series of tutorials made available on the Web by the Molson Medical Informatics Project, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University. This tutorial on antibiotic pharmacology is aimed at medical students, medical professionals, medical lecturers, and patients. Developed by McGill medical students under the supervision of the McGill Medical Faculty, this tutorial covers all the major antibiotics and is divided into four sections: antibiotics 101; bacterial cell wall inhibitors; bacterial protein synthesis inhibi | | | | (Message over 64k, truncated.)
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