Patient care. (Resources).Want to know the latest happenings in research, technology and product news? Check out these long term care-related Internet sites: www.agenet.com This Website from the AgeNet Eldercare eld·er·care n. Social and medical programs and facilities intended for the care and maintenance of the aged. Network offers home, health, drugs, legal, insurance and caregiver care·giv·er n. 1. An individual, such as a physician, nurse, or social worker, who assists in the identification, prevention, or treatment of an illness or disability. 2. solutions for consumers. www.agingresearch.org The Alliance for Aging Research's Web site offers news on the latest discoveries in the field of aging, from news headlines to video clips A short video presentation. and articles in medical journals. There's also the Alliance Action Network, which tracks legislation on aging issues and enables people to write their lawmakers. www.ahcpub.com The flagship site for Thompson American Health American Health Inc. is a company that manufactures health supplements. It is located in Holbrook, New York. One of its products is labeled the "Chewable Original Papaya Enzyme" with the attached registered trademark, "The 'After Meal Supplement'". Consultants, the world's largest publisher of medical newsletters. www.alz.org The Alzheimer's Association The Alzheimer's Association, incorportated on April 10, 1980 as the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc., is a non-profit American voluntary health organization which focuses on care, support and research for Alzheimer's disease. Web site includes info on the latest breakthroughs in combating the disease, as well as fact sheets, newsletters, message boards and links to other Alzheimer's-related resource sites. www.americanheart.org The American Heart Association's site includes reference guides, health tips, news updates from medical journals and contact numbers to local AHA offices. www.bumc.buedu A new Web site for the New England Centenarian Study The New England Centenarian Study is a study of persons aged 100 and over (centenarians) in the Boston area. It's is one of the oldest, largest and most prestigious studies in the USA and the world. from the Boston University School of Medicine Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) is one of the graduate schools of Boston University. It is an American medical school located in the South End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. , which addresses the needs of the nation's 100-plus-year-olds and their families. Includes articles and research on aging from various journals on gerontology gerontology: see geriatrics. . www.cancer.org The American Cancer Society's site for news and features on cancer treatment, statistics, prevention and early detection, and more. www.centerwatch.com A major site for anyone seeking information related to clinical trials of new medical products. Features trial listings, research center and industry provider profiles, drug directories, patient and professional bookstores, industry news and more. www.docguide.com A Web site from the Doctor's Guide, offering the latest medical news an.d information for patients or friends/parents of patients diagnosed with diabetes. www.ghx.com Incorporating the former Medibuy.com site, the Global Healthcare Exchange site continues to feature news impacting those who provide medical equipment and supplies to the long term care industry. www.healthy.net HealthWorld Online's site gets a thumbs-up for the most creative home page, combining various elements such as health news, professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. and a referral network against a colorful backdrop. The list of 84 links to additional medical and health resources doesn't hurt, either. www.hospitalconnect.com Designed for health care industry leaders, offering industry news, new products and resources, and individual resources for various facets of the medical community, including long term care providers. www.incontinent in·con·ti·nent adj. 1. Lacking normal voluntary control of excretory functions. 2. Lacking sexual restraint; unchaste. .com Chock full of facts about urinary incontinence Urinary Incontinence Definition Urinary incontinence is unintentional loss of urine that is sufficient enough in frequency and amount to cause physical and/or emotional distress in the person experiencing it. and the latest literature, articles and products to aid people with this problem. www.infoagang.org Brought to you by the American Federation for Aging Research  This article or section is an autobiography, or has been extensively edited by the subject, and may not conform to Wikipedia's NPOV policy.Please see the relevant discussion on the . , this site offers news, tips and expert opinions on how to have age happily or help others do so. www.ir-net.com The Information and Referral Source Network site provides directory information and links to sites on the Internet for Human Services and associated information and referral, Health and Medical Services, disease centers and reports, prescription drug prescription drug Prescription medication Pharmacology An FDA-approved drug which must, by federal law or regulation, be dispensed only pursuant to a prescription–eg, finished dose form and active ingredients subject to the provisos of the Federal Food, Drug, products and reference material, community health and Outreach programs, and published information on these subjects. www.mayohealth.org The Mayo Clinic's general reference site for information on diseases plaguing humanity and the latest efforts to treat them. Also includes an "Ask the Expert" feature and reviews of new medical literature. www.medicaledu.com Otherwise known as the Wound Care Information Network, this site bills itself as the premier Internet site for free and unbiased wound care information." Information is arranged based on classification of wound. Includes online forums and access to other resources such as new videotapes and info on upcoming industry events. www.medec.com This site from Thompson Medical Economics offers updated releases on new medical products and industry developments, as well as links to 19 other Thompson health care-related Web pages. www.medproducts.com A comprehensive list of medical equipment, consumables, and instruments and accessories available for the medical industry, as well as the latest news involving those items. www.medwebplus.com A free service to help people find health sciences information quickly and easily, allowing search by subject and location worldwide. www.nafc.org Recently retooled Web site for the National Association of Continence continence /con·ti·nence/ (kon´tin-ens) the ability to control natural impulses.con´tinent con·ti·nence n. 1. Self-restraint; moderation. 2. keeps up with legislation affecting continence care, and offers facts and treatment options for continence-troubled persons and their families. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov The National Library of Medicine's Web site -- also known as PubMed -- provides access to more than 12 million MEOLINE citations going back to the mid-1960s and additional life science journals. PubMed includes links to many sites providing full text articles and other related resources. www.pain.com Like the name implies, this site offers "a world of information on pain." Site includes an "ask the doctor" tool, abstracted articles from medical journals that cover various types of pain, links to pain clinics, an online research library and the latest breaking "pain news" from the medical community for patients and healthcare professionals. www.snalfnews.com Web site dedicated to keeping people up to date with the latest news on matters related to the long term care industry. www.snfinfo.com Billed as "The Long Term Care Information Supersite," snfinfo.com features industry news releases, newsletters, a healthcare products marketplace and various special reports on long term care matters. www.uoa.org The newly launched United Ostomy ostomy Surgical opening in the body, or the operation creating it, usually to allow discharge of wastes through the abdominal wall. It may be temporary, to relieve strain on damaged organs, or permanent, to replace normal channels congenitally missing or surgically removed Association Inc. Web site offers a wealth of info for anyone who wants to keep up with occurrences in the field of urinary or intestinal tract health. Features include an advocacy action page offering contact with lawmakers and national media, industry news by state, new products and upcoming events. www.wocn.org The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse or WOCN is a clinical nursing specialty that involves the treatment of patients with acute and chronic wounds with evidence based practice as well as ostomy patients, who have had some kind of bowel or bladder diversion. Society includes information on new nurse education programs and certification review courses, a review of new industry literature, upcoming events and meetings, and updates on legislative, regulatory and reimbursement Reimbursement Payment made to someone for out-of-pocket expenses has incurred. issues. www.worldwidewounds.com An online resource for dressing materials and practical wound management information. Includes magazine articles, product news and medical information about various types of wounds. www.woundcarenet.com A recently updated Web site for the Advances in Skin & Wound Care medical journal. The site features breaking news involving the wound care industry, as well as access to articles from the ASWC ASWC Alaska State Writing Consortium ASWC Associated Students of Whitman College ASWC Alternate Serving Wire Center ASWC Alberta Sheep and Wool Commission ASWC Associated Students of Westminster College ASWC American States Water Company journal. www.woundcare.org The Wound Care Institute's Web site offers primarily information for persons treating or battling diabetes and related illnesses. Includes a medical library on the subject and links to nearly 100 other sites for product information, management training, news and support organizations. |
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