Useful Internet Links
The Internet can be an excellent resource for medical information. However, this information is not always accurate. Beautifully produced web pages may offer some of the worst advice. Good information may not be as attractively presented. To help you with this dilemma, Dr. Hissong suggests viewing the following links that are known to be trustworthy.
Multiple Topics
American Academy of Family Physicians This is an excellent resource for multiple medical conditions. There are easy to understand writings and great videos explaining how to recognize various conditions and possible treatments for them,
Beaumont Healthcare System (Oakwood Hospital Dearborn). Learn about the cancer, cardiac, spine, orthopedic, & women’s centers. Other available services are delineate.
Pediatric Health Problems This gives wonderful information on parenting as well as several topics on children’s health.
Mayo Clinic You can search by disease & condition, or by your symptoms. You can check out drugs and supplements, and tests and procedures
Univ. of Cincinnati Med Center. Discusses many health topics. Has referral to PubMed & Medline & is a resource for any medications.
Specific Topics
Allergy: Allergy Discussion Group
Alzheimer’s and other Dementia: Alzheimer’s Organization (Alzheimer’s disease and various dementia)
Arthritis and related disorders: (Arthritis, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Gout and many more):
American College of Rheumatology
Cancer:
Mayo Cancer Support Association
Chemical Dependency:
Ascension Eastwood Clinics Excellent local providers of outpatient mental health & chemical dependency treatment.
Diabetes Mellitus:
National Institute for Diabetes & Digestive Disorders
Heart: American Heart Association Learn ways to be heart healthy.
High Blood Pressure: The National Institute of Health
Mental Health:
HealthyPlace.com A comprehensive website features a wide variety of useful information on mental health disorders & the associated treatments.
Ascension Eastwood Clinics Excellent local providers of outpatient mental health & chemical dependency treatment.
Nutrition: Tufts University – Nutrition Navigator This site rates multiple other nutrition sites for accuracy and depth.