Cataracts Vision Simulator
This simulation is designed to help patients and their caregivers better understand
the possible progression of cataracts.
Cataracts - VisionChannel
Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition which causes a clouding of
the eye and can cause a loss of vision if untreated.
Fact Sheet - FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME
A list of causes, and recommendations on how to handle alcohol and pregnancy.
Preeclampsia -- familydoctor.org
Information for patients from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Hyperthyroidism
Discusses symptoms, possible causes, diagnosis, treatment, and weight gain issues.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - FAS by Anuppa Caleekal BA, M.Sc.
A review of contemporary research, by Anuppa Caleekal, with implications for
alcohol and prenatal education.
renal agenesis
Description, clinical features, and management.
Amblyopia (Lazy eye) - DrGreene.com
An article discussing "Lazy Eye", which includes symptoms, diagnosis, causes,
treatments and prevention.
OST Annual Report Section 18
OST annual report section.
Diabetic Retinopathy Information
Facts and information including causes, treatments, prevention and illustrations.
Vitamin A, Linus Pauling Institute's Micronutrient Information Center
Discussion of function, deficiency, disease prevention, disease treatment, food
sources, supplements, new research, and recommendations from the Linus Pauling ...
General Growth and Development Articles
Provides articles for children of all age categories covering a wide range of
topics including early childhood development, speech and language development, ...
Morning Sickness (NVP) During Pregnancy :: Mommyguide.com :: Peer ...
Provides information on the progression of morning sickness, answers to frequently
asked questions, and remedies for relief.
Baby-Parenting.com - Pregnancy Problems & Pregnancy Complications
offering a list of common pregnancy complaints and solutions.
Pregnancy.org - Breastfeeding Basics 101
Offers basic tips and advice for breastfeeding.
Shingles virus - symptoms, treatment, link with chicken pox
Concise factsheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of Shingles,
available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat format.
Alcohol During Pregnancy
Statistical information regarding those affected by FAS.
fetal alcohol syndrome
Information for the prevention of FAS. Lists possible difficulties an individual
with this disease may encounter, as well as prevention activities.
Listeriosis
Factsheet with symptoms, risk factors, treatment, and prevention.
Diabetic Retinopathy (Proliferative) Vision Simulator
This simulation is designed to help patients and their caregivers better understand
the possible progression of diabetic retinopathy.
Toxoplasmosis
Includes cause, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, complications, treatment, and
prevention.
Twins: Development and Language
Speech-Language Pathologist Caroline Bowen provides information for parents and
others about language development (and related issues) in twins.
Vitamin A - retinol, beta-carotene, sources, benefits, dosage ...
Vitamin A fact sheet offering details on the functions, health benefits, dosage,
sources, deficiency and overdose symptoms of this vitamin.
Rubella
Factsheet that discusses rubella and pregnancy.
Fifth Disease
Fifth disease is a viral illness that causes a bright red rash among its symptoms.
Features signs and symptoms, treatment, risks, prevention, and description of ...
Thalidomide
Short article about this drug, its history of causing birth defects, its current
uses, and limitations on its use. From US Center for the Evaluation of Risks to ...
Laser Eye Surgery: Is It Worth Looking Into?
An article from the July-August 1998 issue of the FDA Consumer Magazine examining
the benefits and risks of laser eye surgery.
Chagas Disease Facts
Factsheet with cause, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Baby, pregnancy, motherhood : discover the magic of being a mother ...
Pregnancy and being-a-mother information from the UK. From planning to the baby's
first year.
eMedicine - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease and Pregnancy : Article by ...
Covers the background, pathophysiology, and frequency of Postpartum Thyroiditis,
Hashimoto's and Graves' Disease. From eMedicine.
Medical Definitions: Pregnancy and Pregnancy Loss
Medical terms and definitions used in association with miscarriage.
Pregnancy Today: Pregnancy and baby-related resources for parents ...
A community for expectant parents, offering many unique features to guide you
through pregnancy.
Early Intelligence (Lise Eliot) - book review
A review of Lise Eliot's book on how the brain and mind develop in the first five
years of life.
Graves' Eye Disease
The Angeles Vision Clinic presents descriptions and photos that show how excessive
levels of thyroid hormones and related antibodies attack the muscles of the ...
Spider Vein Treatment (Sclerotherapy) Information and Photos ...
Information on sclerotherapy or laser treatment and the common benefits of these
procedures. Offers insight on recovery period, risks and costs.
A Primer on Preemies
Learn about the special needs and health concerns of premature infants, as well
as the innovative care they receive that allows them to thrive long after they ...
Medical References: Cerebral Palsy
March of Dimes defines cerebral palsy and related disorders, and describes causes
and treatment.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - Is it worth the risk?
Diagram showing effects, and discussion of the other possible consequences of
drinking during pregnancy.
Development of the Preborn Child in the Womb - Pregnancy
Photographic history of a human child from conception through all further stages
of pregnancy.
Diabetes Pregnancy Guide and Glucose Control Tips
Comprehensive information on preconception planning, pregnancy health, and glucose
control for women with diabetes.
Newborns: Growth and Development
Links to reviewed articles focusing on infant growth and development.
Alcohol And Pregnancy Don't Mix, HYG-5534-93
A Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet. What happens when you drink alcohol
and how can it affect your baby when you're pregnant.
Secondhand Smoke and Children
American Academy of Otolaryngology public service brochure. What secondhand smoke
does to: the fetus and newborn; children's lungs and respiratory tracts; ...
Unplanned Pregnancy
Support for unplanned pregnancy, whether the mother-to-be is undecided or has
made the choice of abortion or adoption.
Chlamydia
What is this? How to prevent catching it? These and more answers are answered by
Mamashealth.com.
Diabetes in Pregnancy - Pregnancy Clinic with BIDMC
A collaborative effort of the Joslin Clinic's medical staff and high-risk
maternal-fetal medicine specialists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
What Can We Do About Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
An article by Ann Pytkowicz Streissguth, PhD, addressing prevention and cause.
High Blood Pressure
An in-depth look at high blood pressure in pregnancy.
California Diabetes Foundation
Southern California's educational site to create awareness and help in the
prevention of this disease.
Overactivity of the Thyroid Gland During Pregnancy
Questions and answers on the effects of hyperthyroidism on pregancy and after.
