Respiratory Tract
- VentWorld.com
A source of ventilator product and supplier information, news, discussion, education, tools, and vent resources for the respiratory and critical care community. Amethyst Research, LLC.
- Mechanical Ventilation
A review from the textbook "Pulmonary Physiology in Clinical Practice", copyright 1999 by Lawrence Martin, M.D.
- Airway Management Modules at Gasnet
REG Multimedia tutorials hich present some of the more common conditions likely to affect airway management. Gasnet Anesthiology online project and Toronto Hospital. Free registration. D John Doyle, PhD, MD.
- Asthma News at Doctor's Guide
Presents constantly updated medical news briefs, research developments, and drug announcements. P.S.L Consulting Group, Inc.
- Medical News Today - Asthma / Respiratory News
The latest medical and health news headlines directed to an international audience of health professionals. Includes articles and reports of pharmaceutical and biotechnology developments.
- Asthma at NewsTrove.com
A directory of headline weblinks to US newspaper articles on asthma.
- Science Daily News - Asthma
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 Asthma News
News stories emerging on the Internet from online newspapers and magazines.
- "Asthma" Powerpoint Lectures
Powerpoint lectures from medical schools, medical societies, etc. collected by the Google search service.
- A Pocket Guide for Asthma Management and Prevention
Presents a summary of patient care information for primary health care professionals. Revised 1998. Supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the World Health Organization.
- Adult Asthma Standard ER Admit Orders
A quick reference document. Louisiana State.
- Asthma Kit for Clinicians
A multimedia educational module guide to teach asthma sufferers about their disease and its management. The guide is designed for health educators. PUblished in October 1992 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service. Presented online by Loyola University.
- Practical Guide for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma
REG An online textbook that describes how primary care clinicians can improve asthma care. It covers initial assessment, pharmacologic therapy, monitoring, and managing asthma exacerbations. The work is a product of the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Expert Panel of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Free registration. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
- Asthma Treatment Handbook
Presents an overview of the disease and its management. Covers diagnostic testing, spirometry, peak flow monitoring, and the approach to an acute attack. National Asthma Campaign.
- Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma
State-of-the-art clinical practice guidelines for diagnosing and managing asthma, at all severity levels, which incorporate the most recent scientific information available on medications. Authored by the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Expert Panel.
- Practice Parameters for Management of Asthma
Clinicians offer a global medical perspective to improve the quality of the diagnosis and treatment of asthma. Covers diagnosis and evaluation, management, and pharmacotherapy. Joint Council of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.
- "Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease" Articles Collection of the BMJ
Archived, free, full text articles on "chronic obstructive airways disease" from the British Medical Journal - the premier medical journal of Great Britain.
- COPD Professional.org
REG An international website providing original articles, abstracts, reviews, conference coverage, interactive case studies, video and audio for health professionals interested in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Free registration.
- Medical News Today - Lung Cancer
The latest medical and health news headlines directed to an international audience of health professionals. Includes articles and reports of pharmaceutical and biotechnology developments.
- RxPG Lung Cancer News Summaries (India)
Physician-authored summaries of clinically-relevant news stories emerging in worldwide media.
- Science Daily News - Lung Cancer
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.
- MedWire News - Lung Cancer
REG The latest, most important findings in the fast-moving world of medical research and clinical trials from scans of the world's leading journals. Free registration.
- The Lung Cancer Manual
Contains comprehensive information on lung cancer for patients including diagnosis, staging, vocabulary, and procedures. PDF format. Alliance for Lung Cancer.
- Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support and Education
Provides support worldwide to people at risk for or living with lung cancer. Detailed information about lung cancer, its treatment and supportive care options. ALCASE.
- Lung Cancer Information Library
Provides selected links to full text articles, fact sheets, and web resources related to etiology, risks, diagnosis, and management of lung cancer. Medicine OnLine .
- Cystic-L
Provides cystic fibrosis information, a support mailing list, and patient education information. Cystic Fibrosis Family Alliance.
- Acute Respiratory Failure 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.
- Science Daily News - Pneumonia
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.
- Clinical Focus Modules - Pulmonary Embolism
A comprehensive site on thrombosis and pulmonary embolism with the latest abstracts, analysis, reviews, consensus statements, and clinical tools. Thomson American Health Consultants, Inc.
- Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolus Multimedia Guide
A multimedia textbook devoted to the diagnosis of pulmonary embolus which inludes advances in radiologic techniques: ventilation perfusion, CT, and pulmonary angiography. Thirty case studies demonstrate the variety of presentations. Includes illustratrations with radiographs, CT scans and video clips. Presented online at the Virtual Hospital of the University of Iowa. Galvin, J., Choi, J. 1992. .
- Pulmonary Embolism Teaching Module
A multimedia case presentation from Loyola University.
- Medical News Today - Sleep / Sleep Disorders News
The latest medical and health news headlines directed to an international audience of health professionals. Includes articles and reports of pharmaceutical and biotechnology developments.
- Science Daily News - Sleep 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.
- "Sleep Apnea" Powerpoint Lectures
Powerpoint lectures from medical schools, medical societies, etc. collected by the Google search service.
- Sleep Review: The Journal for Sleep Specialists
Sleep medicine case reports, innovative research findings, business news, and product and service introductions Helps its 20,000 readers stay on top of changes in the rapidly growing field of diagnosing and treating sleep disorders. Offers inspiring stories of leading sleep centers and useful ideas for improving sleep laboratory operations.
- Sleep - Medical Journal
$ REG Presents articles such as "Sleep Stage Scoring Using the Neural Network Model." An international, peer-reviewed journal on sleep disorders and research. American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research Society. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts.
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine
A professional organization dedicated to the assurance of quality care for patients with sleep disorders, the advancement of sleep research, and public & professional education.
- American Sleep Apnea Association
The ASAA is dedicated to reducing injury, disability, and death from sleep apnea and to enhancing the well-being of those affected by this common disorder. The ASAA promotes education and awareness, the ASAA A.W.A.K.E. Network of voluntary mutual support groups, research, and continuous improvement of care.
- The National Sleep Foundation
An independent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving public health and safety by achieving understanding of sleep and sleep disorders, and by supporting education, sleep-related research, and advocacy.
- SleepDisorderChannel
Features the latest information from leading pulmonologists and neurologists on sleep disorders from insomnia to narcolepsy and the effects of rotating shift work. Healthcommunities.com.
- The Sleep Site
Provides information for patients, physicians, employers and health insurers. Columbus Community Hospital Regional Sleep Disorders Center.
- Phantom Sleep Resources
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and sleep-disorder informational files, papers, addresses, manufacturer info, sleep center info, and articles.
- SleepNet
Provides introductory information on common sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea. Forums are available for patient or professional use.
- Tb Chapter - Family Practice Notebook
A section from an ongoing compendium of the diagnosis and management of common medical problems seen in Family Practice. Family Practice Notebook, LLC.
- Tuberculosis 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.
- Tuberculosis Resources at the Centers for Disease Control
The CDC's National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention offers TB news updates, self-study modules, surveillance reports, and major TB guidelines.
- Science Daily News - Common Cold
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.
- Science Daily News - Rhinitis
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.
- Science Daily News - Sinusitis
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.
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