Musculoskeletal
- Science Daily News - Musculoskeletal Disorders
News releases regarding medical research developments from universities, the National Science Foundation, NASA, and other scientific institutions. These announcements present new discoveries in therapeutics and disease management. ScienceDaily Magazine.
- Fibromyalgia Coalition International
A nonprofit organization that provides educational materials for people with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome. This website includes information about the disease, news, publications, upcoming events, and support groups.
- Osteomyelitis at Best Practice of Medicine
A synopsis of clinical care that covers diagnostic and treatment steps, physical examination, testing, medical therapy, hospitalization, differential diagnosis, diagnostic criteria, complications, appropriate consultation. prognosis, prevention, and screening. Best Practice of Medicine is a clinical metasite that offers searchable, browsable, specialty-categorized clinical care articles and practice updates.
- Topix.net Gout News
News stories emerging on the Internet from online newspapers and magazines.
- "Gout" Powerpoint Lectures
Powerpoint lectures from medical schools, medical societies, etc. collected by the Google search service.
- Joint Replacement Resource Center at Medscape
REG A regularly updated collection of Medscape's key clinical content including news, conference summaries, articles, treatment updates, clinical management modules, Medline and Cochrane abstracts, practice guidelines, and links to professional organizations. Free registration.
- The Lower Extremities Exam
A physical examination and clinical education site for medical students and other health care professionals. UCSD School of Medicine.
- Medical News Today - Lupus
The latest medical and health news headlines directed to an international audience of health professionals. Includes articles and reports of pharmaceutical and biotechnology developments.
- The Lupus Site
Information on lupus (SLE) including symptoms, diagnosis, tests, medications, news, support, message boards, chat room & more.
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus at Best Practice of Medicine
A synopsis of clinical care that covers diagnostic and treatment steps, physical examination, testing, medical therapy, hospitalization, differential diagnosis, diagnostic criteria, complications, appropriate consultation. prognosis, prevention, and screening. Best Practice of Medicine is a clinical metasite that offers searchable, browsable, specialty-categorized clinical care articles and practice updates.
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Diagnosis
Diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus. AAFP
- Lupus Home Page at Hamline
Physician authored articles and a directory of links that cover the diagnosis and treatment of systemic lupus erythematosis. Hamline University, St Paul, MN.
- Lupus Clinical Overview
Original text article posted by a clinician.Covers systemic effects and diagnostic procedures. New York University.
- Imaging of Muscle Injuries at Iowa
Reviews the basic structure and physiology of muscle as well as the imaging characteristics of muscle injuries as seen on plain radiography and MRI. Virtual Hospital/University of Iowa.
- Avascular Necrosis of Bone: MRI Evaluation
Covers pathogenesis and treatment, MRI diagnosis, and screening protocols. Ongoing research efforts and opportunities for patient participation are discussed. David A. Bluemke, M.D., Ph.D., Johns Hopkins.
- Bonetumor.org Bone Tumor Atlas
An illustrated review of skeletal system tumors that includes an atlas of orthopaedic pathology and case presentations. Covers clinical evaluation of tumors, radiologic appearances, pathologic features, and surgical characteristics. Presented by the University of Massachusetts Medical School. .
- Cancer.gov - Osteosarcoma
A government-sponsored review of prevention, diagnosis, and state of the art management. National Cancer Institute.
- Bone Tumor Jeopardy
A fun way to review the clinical presentation, radiology, pathology and treatment of bone tumors. Henry DeGroot III / bonetumor.org team.
- Soft Tissue Sarcomas
An evidence-based treatment reference source for cancer therapy. Presents epidemiological data, risk factors, pathological diagnosis, case findings, reviews, and referral resources. European Oncology Reference.
- Soft-tissue Sarcoma of the Extremities Cases
Clinicopathologic & MRI Imaging Features. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Texas.
- Arthritis News at Doctor's Guide
The latest medical news and information for doctors or patients regarding arthritis and arthritis-related disorders. PSL Consulting Group, Inc.
- Medical News Today - Arthritis
The latest medical and health news headlines directed to an international audience of health professionals. Includes articles and reports of pharmaceutical and biotechnology developments.
- Topix.net Arthritis News
News stories emerging on the Internet from online newspapers and magazines.
- Arthritis Practitioner
A premier publication dedicated to nurse practitioners and physician assistants who diagnose and treat arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. Arthritis Practitioner emphasizes informative, how-to clinical features and columns as well as insightful practice management articles.
- Osteoporosis and Bone Physiology
An in-depth, richly illustrated, image enhanced overview that covers bone density, prevention, treatment, osteomalacia, and physiology. Susan M. Ott, MD, of the Department of Medicine, University of Washington.
- Journal of Clinical Densitometry
Publishes the latest clinical research on the uses of bone mass and density measurements in medical practice. Humana Press, Inc. .
- National Osteoporosis Foundation
Presents information for patients and professionals, basic facts about osteoporosis prevention and treatment, publications, news & events, meetings, fashion tips, find a doctor setion. Searchable.
- Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases
Presents news, bone health information, reports of research, statements and programs, publications, special initiatives, research bibliographies, bone links. Full text of selected reports. Searchable. National Resource Center, National Institutes of Health.
- International Osteoporosis Foundation
Press releases, policy initiatives, surveys, and membership information for this well-supported worldwide advocacy organization.
- Science Daily News - Rheumatoid Arthritis
News releases regarding medical research developments from universities, the National Science Foundation, NASA, and other scientific institutions. These announcements present new discoveries in therapeutics and disease management. ScienceDaily Magazine.
- Topix.net Enbrel News
News stories emerging on the Internet from online newspapers and magazines.
- Topix.net Rheumatoid Arthritis News
News stories emerging on the Internet from online newspapers and magazines.
- "Rheumatoid Arthritis" Articles Collection of the BMJ
Archived, free, full text articles on "rheumatoid arthritis" from the British Medical Journal - the premier medical journal of Great Britain.
- "Rheumatoid Arthritis" Powerpoint Lectures
Powerpoint lectures from medical schools, medical societies, etc. collected by the Google search service.
- Arthritis Practitioner
A premier publication dedicated to nurse practitioners and physician assistants who diagnose and treat arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. Arthritis Practitioner emphasizes informative, how-to clinical features and columns as well as insightful practice management articles.
- Back Pain in Children Module
Provides a diagnostic algorithm, case images, and differential diagnosis for assessing back pain in children and adolescents. Virtual Hospital & University of Iowa.
- Spine Disorders Resource Center at Medscape
REG A regularly updated collection of Medscape's key clinical content including news, conference summaries, articles, treatment updates, clinical management modules, Medline and Cochrane abstracts, practice guidelines, and links to professional organizations. Free registration.
- Spinal Disk Disease Multimedia
A mulitmedia module that covers the diagnosis of disk disease using MRI or CT. Georges Y. El-Khoury, M.D., University of Iowa College of Medicine.
- The Back Letter
$ REG In-depth updates on research, diagnosis, and treatment of spinal problems and back pain. Published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and presented online by Findarticles.com. Fee registration. Subscription fee.
- e-Hand Electronic Textbook of Hand Surgery
A othopedic surgeon's web project which offers a hand anatomy review, briefs on common fractures, decision trees, clip art, an image gallery, slide lectures, and office forms. Charles Eaton, MD .
- eMedicine - Hand Surgery
Constantly-updated and carefully-edited online multimedia textbooks in various specialties. This web project presents disease synopses with clinical and physical findings, etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, differential diagnosis, and treatment options. Emedicine offers post-tests for CME credit; a typical fee is $7.50 per credit hour. Emedicine, Inc. Fee registration.
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
REG ASSH advances the science and practice of hand surgery through education, research and advocacy on behalf of patients and practitioners. Its website includes membership access to its newsletter, professional publications, patient education, and membership information. Restricted registration or content areas.
- eRadius International Distal Radius Fracture Study Group
REG Case presentations and information interchange among surgeons interested in distal radius fractures. Free registration.
- The Upper Extremities Exam
A physical examination and clinical education site for medical students and other health care professionals. UCSD School of Medicine.
- Hand Surgery Information Sheets
Disease and surgery image-enhanced descriptions. Dr. Belcher, MS, FRCS (Plast), Consultant Hand & Plastic Surgeon, Queen Victoria Hospital, UK.
- Shoulder Lesions Electronic Course (Belgium)
Selected multimedia clinical lessons, from a CD ROM product, regarding the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder lesions. Includes video-clips of examination techniques, clinical reasoning and interpretation, treatment with massage, manipulation, and infiltrations of rotator cuff lesions of the shoulder. Dr. L. Ombregt, Belgium .
- Distal Humerus and Supracondylar Fractures at EMBSS
Epidemiology, clinical exam, pearls, fracture classifications, and complications of distal humerus and supracondylar fractures in children. Alan S. Miller, M.D, EMBBS.
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