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Breast imaging resources
Breast health, Breast Cancer Screening/Prevention, Breast imaging resources, mammography, Hormone therapy and many more breast topics are addressed at this site. Sponsored by Siemens. |
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101 Reasons to Breastfeed
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends it. Breastfeeding promotes bonding between mother and baby. Not breastfeeding increases mother's risk of breast cancer.
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Warning signs of Breast Cancer
Tells about warning signs of breast cancer such as; lump, unusual increase in size or location of one breast to the other, puckering of the skin, nipple discharge or dimpling, etc. |
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Prevention and treatment of fibrocystic breast disease
Prevention and Treatment of
Fibrocystic Breast Disease
by Ralph L. Reed, Ph.D.
Fibrocystic breast disease, for many women, is very treatable and preventable. This site also lists several cases of people and their experiences.
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Mammograms and Breast Cancer
Site tells how breast cancer is treated, kinds of exams to detect cancer such as mammo, doctors exam or self exam. |
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Treatment options
Site talks about improved treatment options for individuals with breast lumps found on mammo and ultrasound. |
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Breast cancer care
Information on Breast Cancer care, cancer risk assessment, breast ultrasound. |
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Fibrocystic breast disease
Fibrocystic breast disease, a benign (noncancerous) condition. This site gives information on cause, symptoms, and treatment. |
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Lipoma
Lipoma is a benign circumscribed fat-containing mass which is soft and mobile. Site shows a case study example of lipoma, with access to other case studies. |
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Fat Necrosis
This condition is usually the result of trauma to the breast. Find information on benign (non-cancerous) Breast Disease.
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Acute Mastitis
What is Acute Mastitis? What are the symptoms? What are the treatments? This information and more can be found at this site. |
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Paget's disease
Paget's disease of the breast is a very rare form of breast cancer. Find out about it's appearance, cause, symptoms and treatments. |
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Intraductal Carcinoma
WOMEN'S INFORMATION NETWORK AGAINST BREAST CANCER
DCIS, ductal carcinoma in situ (intraductal carcinoma) - Hyperplasia
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Breast Abscess
Engorgement, mastitis, or a plugged duct can sometimes lead to a breast abscess. |
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Mastitis
Blocked Ducts and Mastitis can occur even in women who are not breastfeeding or pregnant, and can even occur in small babies. |
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Medullary Carcinoma
WHAT IS BREAST CANCER? Not only is Medullary Carcinoma defined but site also gives information on other types of breast cancers. |
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National Breast Cancer Coalition
Links for special events, education and training, conferences, media workshops, Capitol Hill news, treatment programs, congressional forums, and legislative accomplishments. |
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Breast Abscess
Breast abscess is more common in nonlactating (nonpuerperal) women than in women who are lactating. Information is given on breast abscess and related conditions. |
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Fibro-Cystic Disease
Natural Solutions for Fibro-Cystic Breasts. . .
by Cindee Gardner, Ph.D., D. Hom., C. Hom
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Intraductal Papilloma
Contents of this page: Illustrations, Definition, Causes and risks, Prevention, Symptoms, Signs and tests, Treatment, Support groups, Prognosis, and Complications.
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Intraductal Carcinoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS). DCIS carries a nearly 100% cure rate. Get information, facts and answers here.
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Diffuse Carcinoma
Diagnosis: Inflammatory carcinoma of the right breast.
Brief history: Case study.
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5K race in more than 100 U.S. cities
5K race in more than 100 U.S. cities and three foreign countries with over 1.3 million participants expected. Proceeds go to breast research and health initiatives involving the breast. |
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Mammo and ultrasound imaging of breast
This site is about using mammography and ultrasound imaging together. Site has teaching cases for those pursuring a career in either mammography or ultrasonography. |
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Anatomy of Breast
This site explains all of the anatomy of the breast, diagnosis tests, and images of the breast. |
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Use of Ultrasound for Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Ultrasound uses pulses of high-frequency sound waves to detect abnormalities in the breast, unlike mammography, it can distinguish a benign fluid-filled cyst from a solid lesion that may be cancerous. |
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What is Cystic Fibrosis?
Comprehensive guide to causes, symptoms, approaches to treatment, and ongoing research into this disease. |
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Interactive Uroradiology
Site shows uroradiology case studies with images allowing opportunity for self testing and learning. Interactive programs, demonstrations, and interactive cases are given. |
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Post vasectomy pain syndrome.
This site gives an explanation of possible reasons for post vasectomy pain syndrome. Also offers suggestions for treatment, videos and links. |
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The Acute Scrotum
Scrotal ultrasound with information on the acute scrotum, testicular torsion, epididymitis, orchitis and testicular masses. |
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Acute Scrotum Case History
Case study of 4 year old boy brought to ER with recent onset of testicular pain. Includes options and discusses what should take place to diagnose this case. |
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Scrotal rashes
Site offers indepth information about scrotal rashes and being protected when engaging in sexual intercourse. |
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Abnormal Scrotum
Site discusses abnormalities of the scrotum and allows for questions to obtain information about the scrotum. |
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Scrotal Trauma
Site gives an introduction, indications, relevant anatomy and contraindications, lab workup, treatment, complications, outcome and prognosis. |
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Interesting Scrotal Cases
Site contains some interesting ultrasound cases with images allowing for testing of knowledge and use as a study aide. |
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Angiokeratomas
Angiokeratomas of the scrotum. Site goes into detail regarding definition, cause, frequency, and treatment. |
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Hydrocele
Information on pediatric hydroceles. |
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Orchitis
Orchitis - What you should know. |
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Brady Urological Institute
A detailed explanation of the function and anatomy of the testicle. The article also describes many diseases and the symptoms. |
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Scrotal Diseases and Conditions
This site discusses the diseases and conditions of the testicles. Some diseases are discussed and how the diseases are diagnosed and prevented. |
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Gray's Anatomy
Anatomy of the Human Body, information, and illustrations. |
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Testes and Scrotum
A brief overview of the purpose of the testicle is discussed as well as how testicular tumors are divided into two categories: germ cell and non-germ cell. |
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Hydrocele
A hydrocele occurs when fluid fills the membrane covering the front and sides of the testicle and epididymis in the scrotum. This site includes this and other information on health topics for men. |
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Lymphoma
This site is for those seeking information on lymphoma: Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. |
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Testicular Choriocarcinoma
Like other germ cell tumors (GCT), choriocarcinoma is diagnosed in men of a young age range. This and other information can be found at this site. |
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Seminoma
A gross specimen and an ultrasound of a seminoma. Site includes this and other information. |
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Epididmitis
The epididymis is a structure of tubules that transport sperm from the testicle. This and other male health topics are covered on this site. |
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Anorchia
Anorchia is a congenital (present from birth) absence of both testes.
Find out all the information on this site.
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Thyroid tests
THYROID DISEASE / TSH TESTS from Home Health Testing.
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The Thyroid Society
Site sponsored by The Thyroid Society for Education and Research. Has links that offer information on thyroid disease by research programs, educational programs, FAQ and news articles. |
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American Thyroid Association
Site sponsored by The American Thyroid Association. Features latest news articles regarding thyroid disorders and medications. |
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Thyroid information by Patient Advocate
Site sponsored by Patient Advocate - lists book reviews of relevant books to aid in patient education. Links to ask experts questions regarding thyroid topics. |
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Thyroid Federation International
Sponsored by Thyroid Federation International. Gives signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism/hyperthyroidism with each of body's symptoms. |
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Surgical Options
Surgical options-partial thyroid Lobectomy - lesion must be located in upper or lower portion of one lobe for this to be a choice. |
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Thyroid Cancer
Females are more likely to have thyroid cancer at a ratio of three to one. Symptoms are nodules, hoarseness, neck pain, and enlarged lymph nodes. Prognosis and Chemotherapy are discussed along with other thyroid related sites. |
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Thyroid conditions affecting women
Thyroid conditions affecting women along with signs and symptoms of disease listed. One of every 20 women develop throiditis within a few months of delivering a baby. This site goes over the problems and symptoms. |
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Global Perspective
Thyroid disease in a Global Perspective. Covers thyroid disease and how it affects many different body functions. Also offers online thyroid video which can be viewed using "real player" |
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