Lymphedema Online Medical Information Sources
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These are some great sites that I use for finding reliable (peer reviewed or evidence based) medical information, not only for lymphedema but for
many other conditions as well.
May 19, 2008
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Lymphedema Resources
http://www.healthcyclopedia.com/cardiovascular-disorders/vascular-disorders/lymphedema.html
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Here
is an outstanding medical information site
operated and maintained by Dr. Ed Friendlander.
The
Pathology Guy -- Online Help
http://www.pathguy.com/lectures.htm
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Vascular
Medicine
http://www.pathguy.com/lectures/vessels.htm
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The Pathology Guy
http://www.pathguy.com/
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Vascular.co.nz
http://www.vascular.co.nz/index.htm
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The Student Doctor Network
The Student Doctor Network (SDN) is a nonprofit web site, dedicated to the pre-health and health professional student community. Our mission is to assist and encourage students as they traverse the challenging and complicated health professions education process. We do this by hosting an online community and meeting-place, providing free and unbiased resources, and serving as a clearinghouse for associated information.
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Medscape
http://www.medscape.com/
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The Merck Manual of Medical Information
http://www.merckhomeedition.com/home.html
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Hardin.MD - The University of Iowa
http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/
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WebMD
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PubMed
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/
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MEDLINE plus Health Information from the
National Library of
Medicine
http://medlineplus.gov/
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MEDLINE Plus - List of Medical Resources with Direct Links
to each organization
Organizations by health Topichttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/organizations/orgbytopic_a.html
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MEDLINE Plus - Drug Information Page.
Browse by first letter of generic or brand name drug
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html
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MEDLINE Plus - Medical Providers Directory
Find a Provider Doctors, Hospitals, Dentists, Facilities and Services
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/directories.html
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American Medical Association
Search for a Physician
http://dbapps.ama-assn.org/aps/amahg.htm
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Family Village
A Global Community of Disability Resources
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/index.htmlx
Lymphedema Page
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_lymphedema.html
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MayoClinic.com
http://www.mayohealth.org/
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Healthfinder (R) - your guide to reliable
health information
http://www.healthfinder.gov/
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MDChoice.com
http://www.mdchoice.com/
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Library of the National Medical Society - Online
http://www.medical-library.org/
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Health and Medical Links:
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Medicine OnLine
http://www.meds.com/
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Medical Dictonary of popular medical terms
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp
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Medifocus Guide on Lymphedema
http://www.medifocus.com/lymphedema.asp
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Association of Cancer Online Resources
http://www.acor.org/
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Hormone Refractory Protate Cancer
Important site for men. Has extensive info on prostate cancer and an excellent lymphedema page
http://www.prostate-cancer.com/prostate-cancer-glossary/hormone-refractory-prostate.html
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allReferHealth
- Medical Encyclopedia
http://health.allrefer.com/health/health-topics.html
Health Cyclopedia
http://www.healthcyclopedia.com/index.html
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Value MD
Welcome to ValueMD! Specializing in Foreign and Caribbean Medical Schools and USMLE Step 1, 2, and 3 Prep, ValueMD provides a single source of information regarding all aspects of medical education ranging from premed to residency. Inside you will find discussion forums, residency program reviews, and medical news. This is the best site for answering your questions about medical school education
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Presciption Drug Information
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For information about Lymphedema
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=lymphedema\
For Information about Lymphedema Complications
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=complications_of_lymphedema
For Lymphedema Personal Stories
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=3
For information about How to Treat a Lymphedema Wound
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=how_to_treat_a_lymphedema_wound
For information about Lymphedema Treatment
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=treatment
For information about Exercises for Lymphedema
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=exercises_for_lymphedema
For information on Infections Associated with Lymphedema
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=infections_associated_with_lymphedema
For information on Lymphedema in Children
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=lymphedema_in_children
Lymphedema Glossary
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=glossary:listing
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Lymphedema People - Support Groups
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Children
with Lymphedema
The time has come for families, parents, caregivers to have a support
group of
their own. Support group for parents, families and caregivers of
chilren with
lymphedema. Sharing information on coping, diagnosis, treatment and
prognosis.
Sponsored by Lymphedema People.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/childrenwithlymphedema/
Subscribe: childrenwithlymphedema-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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Lipedema
Lipodema Lipoedema
No matter how you spell it, this is another very little understood and
totally
frustrating conditions out there. This will be a support group for
those
suffering with lipedema/lipodema. A place for information, sharing
experiences,
exploring treatment options and coping.
Come join, be a part of the family!
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/lipedema_lipodema_lipoedema/?yguid=209645515
Subscribe: lipedema_lipodema_lipoedema-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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MEN WITH LYMPHEDEMA
If you are a man with
lymphedema; a man with a loved one with lymphedema who you are trying
to help
and understand come join us and discover what it is to be the master
instead of
the sufferer of lymphedema.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/menwithlymphedema/
Subscribe: menwithlymphedema-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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All
About Lymphangiectasia
Support group for parents, patients, children who suffer from all forms
of
lymphangiectasia. This condition is caused by dilation of the
lymphatics. It can
affect the intestinal tract, lungs and other critical body areas.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/allaboutlymphangiectasia/
Subscribe: allaboutlymphangiectasia-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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Lymphatic
Disorders Support Group @ Yahoo Groups
While we have a number of support groups for lymphedema... there is
nothing out
there for other lymphatic disorders. Because we have one of the most
comprehensive information sites on all lymphatic disorders, I thought
perhaps,
it is time that one be offered.
DISCRIPTION
Information and support for rare and unusual disorders affecting the
lymph
system. Includes lymphangiomas, lymphatic malformations,
telangiectasia,
hennekam's syndrome, distichiasis, Figueroa
syndrome, ptosis syndrome, plus many more. Extensive database of
information
available through sister site Lymphedema People.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/lymphaticdisorders/
Subscribe: lymphaticdisorders-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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Lymphedema People New Wiki Pages
Have
you seen our new
“Wiki” pages yet? Listed
below
are just a sample of the more than 140 pages now listed in our Wiki
section. We
are also working on hundred more.
Come
and take a stroll!
Lymphedema
Glossary
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=glossary:listing
Lymphedema
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=lymphedema
Arm
Lymphedema
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=arm_lymphedema
Leg
Lymphedema
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=leg_lymphedema
Acute
Lymphedema
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=acute_lymphedema
The
Lymphedema Diet
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=the_lymphedema_diet
Exercises
for Lymphedema
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=exercises_for_lymphedema
Diuretics
are not for
Lymphedema
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=diuretics_are_not_for_lymphedema
Lymphedema
People Online
Support Groups
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=lymphedema_people_online_support_groups
Lipedema
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=lipedema
Treatment
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=treatment
Lymphedema
and Pain
Management
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=lymphedema_and_pain_management
Manual
Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) and Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT)
Infections
Associated with
Lymphedema
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=infections_associated_with_lymphedema
How
to Treat a Lymphedema
Wound
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=how_to_treat_a_lymphedema_wound
Fungal
Infections Associated
with Lymphedema
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=fungal_infections_associated_with_lymphedema
Lymphedema
in Children
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=lymphedema_in_children
Lymphoscintigraphy
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=lymphoscintigraphy
Magnetic
Resonance Imaging
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=magnetic_resonance_imaging
Extraperitoneal
para-aortic lymph node dissection (EPLND)
Axillary
node biopsy
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=axillary_node_biopsy
Sentinel
Node Biopsy
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=sentinel_node_biopsy
Small
Needle Biopsy - Fine Needle Aspiration
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=small_needle_biopsy
Magnetic
Resonance Imaging
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=magnetic_resonance_imaging
Lymphedema
Gene FOXC2
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=lymphedema_gene_foxc2
Lymphedema Gene VEGFC
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=lymphedema_gene_vegfc
Lymphedema Gene SOX18
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=lymphedema_gene_sox18
Lymphedema
and
Pregnancy
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=lymphedema_and_pregnancy
Home page: Lymphedema People
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com
Page Updated: Dec. 14, 2011