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BACTERIOLOGY COURSES, TEXTBOOKS & DATABASES

FOR BACTERIOLOGY ATLASES, CASES, COURSES, DATABASES, JOURNALS, TEXTBOOKS, TEACHING MODULES, VIDEOS, ETC. SEE THE PATHOLOGY, FORENSICS & VIROLOGY CENTER: MICROBIOLOGY & BACTERIOLOGY

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Bacteriology Journals

JOURNAL OF BACTERIOLOGY - American Society for Microbiology Multimedia Bacteriology Journal (Text & Images). For more information see Online Journals or the American Society for Microbiology

Bacteriology Databases with Text & Images

BUGS DATABASE - D.H. Duckworth, R. Crandall & R. Rathe, Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, College of Medicine, University of Florida Multimedia Medical Microbiology Database (Text & Images).
Medical Microbiology Database: BUGS Program
"...was designed to help medical students learn basic microbiology and pathogenesis in a clinical context..."
BUGS Database Subject Categories include:
"...Organisms;
Findings;
Diseases;
Sources;
Pathogens;
Normal Flora;
Diagnostic Factors;
Virulence Factors;
Treatment;
Aerobic;
Anaerobic;
Facultative Anaerobic;
Fastidious;
Gram Stain and Bacterial Morphology;
Parasite Morphology;
Viral Family and Morphology;
Viral Genome Type;
Fungus, etc..."

For more information see Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases; Donna H. Duckworth's Home Page; Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology; Second Year Medical Cirriculum; Medical Information Server or the College of Medicine

Bacteriology Textbooks with Text & Images

BACTERIOLOGY: INTRODUCTION TO (BACTERIOLOGY 102) - J.A. Lindquist, Department of Bacteriology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin Multimedia Bacteriology Teaching Modules (Text & Images).
Some examples of Bacteriology Teaching Modules include:
Dilution Theory; Glucose Fermentation Broth and O/F Medium;
Motility Medium; Starch Agar: EMB Agar; Enteric Plating Media;
Bacterial Identification; Purple non-sulfur photosynthetic bacteria;
Bacillus; Enteric bacteria; Lactic acid bacteria; etc..."
For more information see John A. Lindquist's Home Page; Information for Undergraduates or the Department of Bacteriology

BACTERIOLOGY: TODAR'S ONLINE TEXTBOOK OF - K. Todar, Department of Bacteriology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin Multimedia Bacteriology Textbook, Bacteriology Course (Text & Images).
Examples from "Todar's Online Textbook of Bacteriology" Subject Categories & Subcategories include:
General Bacteriology
"...Structure and Function of Procaryotes; Growth of Bacterial Populations;
Control of Microbial Growth; The Diversity of Procaryotic Metabolism; etc..."
Bacterial Relationships with Animals
"...The Bacterial Flora of Humans; Mechanisms of Bacterial Pathogenicity;
Bacteria of Medical Importance; etc..."
Principles of Bacterial Pathogenesis
"...Colonization and Invasion by Bacterial Pathogens; Bacterial Protein Toxins;
Bacterial Endotoxin; etc..."
Bacterial Pathogens and Diseases of Humans
"...Streptococcus and Streptococcal Disease;
Streptococcus pneumoniae and Pneumococcal Pneumonia;
Neisseria: Gonorrhea and Meningitis; Whooping Cough (Pertussis); Cholera;
Shigella and Shigellosis; Bacillus anthracis and Anthrax; Tuberculosis; etc..."
Emerging Pathogens; Important Groups of Procaryotes.
For more information see Information for Undergraduates or the Department of Bacteriology

Bacteriology Laboratory Teaching Modules with Text & Images

MICROBIOLOGY LAB WORK - A. Cann, Microbiology @ Leicester, Department of Biology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Leicester, U.K. Multimedia Microbiology Laboratory Experiments Teaching Modules (Text, Images, Animations & Simulations).
Microbiology Laboratory Interactive Experiments include
"...Antibody-Antigen Interactions;
Mr Campbell's Kidney;
Rubella Testing;
Gram Stain Procedure;
Influenza Virus Haemagglutination;
Henrietta Lacks (who dunnit? Find out using PCR!); etc..."
For more information see MicrobiologyBytes; Microbiology @ Leicester; Department of Biology or the School of Biological Sciences

Examples from over "8" Microbiology Laboratory Interactive Experiments include

Antibody-Antigen Interactions

In this experiment, you will determine:
"...The antibody concentration of a test antiserum;
The number of antigenic determinants (antibody binding sites) on an antigen molecule..."

Mr Campbell's Kidney: The ELISA (Enzyme Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay) Assay
The ELISA (Enzyme Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay) Assay
"...Mr Campbell suffers from chronic renal failure. A kidney with a good tissue match to Mr Campbell has just become available for transplantation. However, before the transplant, a blood test reveals that the kidney donor has mononucleosis (a relatively benign increase in the number of monocytes in the blood). Before proceeding with the transplant, Mr Campbell's surgeon has ordered serological tests for Epstein-Barr Virus (Result - negative) and cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. You will perform the assay for CMV antibodies..."

Biochemistry: Medical

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BIOCHEMISTRY CASES, COURSES & TEACHING MODULES

Biochemistry Related Centers

FOR MORE BIOCHEMISTRY ATLASES, CASES, COURSES, DATABASES, JOURNALS, TEXTBOOKS, TEACHING MODULES, VIDEOS, ETC. SEE THE CHEMISTRY CENTER

FOR INTERACTIVE MOLECULAR MODELING & STRUCTURE DATABASES SEE MOLECULAR MODELING & STRUCTURES

Biochemistry & Medical Biochemistry Courses with Text, Images, Animations, Interactive Molecular Modeling & Simulations

Biochemistry

BIOCHEMISTRY - H. Jakubowski, Department of Chemistry, College of Saint Benedict, Saint John's University Multimedia Biochemistry Course (Text & Images).
Biochemistry Chapters & Subchapters include:
Lipid Structure
"...Lipid Structure; Lipids in Water: Structure; Dynamics of Membrane Lipids; etc..."
Protein Structure
"...Composition, Sequence and Conformational Analyis of Proteins;
Understanding Protein Conformation; Proteins Folding - In Vivo and In Vitro;
Laboratory Determination of DGo for Protein Folding/Unfolding;
Thermodynamics and IMF's in Protein Stability; etc..."
Carbohydrates
Monosaccharides and Disssacharides; Complex Oligosaccharides;
Glycoproteins: Biosynthesis and Function; etc..."
DNA, Genomics, and Protemoics
"...The Structure of DNA; The Central Dogma of Biology;
The Language of DNA; etc..."
Binding
"...Reversible Binding I: Equations and Curves;
Reversible Binding II: Experimental Binding Curves, Kd, and Error Analysis; etc..."
Transport and Kinetics; Catalysis; Oxidation & Phosphorylation;
Signal Transduction.
For more information see Course Web Pages; Henry Jakubowski's Home Page or the Department of Chemistry

BIOCHEMISTRY (CH 431) - Richard A. Paselk Department of Chemistry, Humboldt State University Multimedia Biochemistry Course (Text & Images).
Examples from over "38" Biochemistry Lectures include
"...Amino Acids 2; Peptides and Amino Acid Chemistry;
Protein Structure: Domains and Quaternary Structures; Protein Folding;
Enzyme Kinetics: Multi-substrate Enzymes; Rate Effects of Temperature and pH; Introduction to Mechanisms of Enzyme Catalysis;
Mechanisms of Enzyme Catalysis;
Introduction to Vitamins and Cofactors;
Gluconeogenesis; Pyruvate DH; Introduction to the Kreb's Cycle; etc..."
For more information see Richard A. Paselk's Home Page or the Department of Chemistry

CONCEPTS IN BIOCHEMISTRY - J.K. Hardy, Department of Chemistry, Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, University of Akron Multimedia Biochemistry Course (Text, Images, Animations, 3D Molecular Modeling & Simulations).
Examples of Biochemistry Course Chapters include:
"...Amino Acids & Proteins;
Protein Architecture;
Enzymes;
Carbohydrates;
Lipids;
DNA and RNA;
Replication & Transcription;
Translation of RNA;
Recombinant DNA;
Metabolism & Bioenergetics;
Carbohydrate Metabolism; etc..."
For more information see The Virtual Classroom; HORDENET; James K. Hardy's Home Page or the Department of Chemistry

FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOCHEMISTRY (BIOCHEM 380) - William Knight, Division of Biological Sciences, University of Montana, Missola, Montana Multimedia Fundamentals of Biochemistry Course (Text, Images & Animations).
Examples from over "45" Fundamentals of Biochemistry Lectures include
"...Amino Acid Ionization, Protein Purification;
Protein Structure Techniques, Residue Conformation;
Enzyme Classes, MM Kinetics;
Transition States, Chemical Effects of Enzymes;
Lipoamide, Lipid Vitamins, CoQ, Cytochromes;
Thermodynamics, ATP, Redox Potentials;
Reactions of Gluconeogenesis, Precursors;
CAC Reactions, Energetics, Regulation, Biosynthesis;
Nucleotides, DNA Helix, Supercoiling; etc..."
For more information see Fundamentals of Biochemistry Home Page; Courses or the Division of Biological Sciences

Biochemistry II

BIOCHEMISTRY II (CHEM 445) - J.D. Cronk, Department of Chemistry, College of Arts & Sciences, Gonzaga University Multimedia Biochemistry II Course (Text, Images & Animations).
Examples from over "33" Biochemistry II Lectures include
"...Lipids, membranes, and mitochondria;
ATP synthase;
Pentose phosphate pathway;
Glycogen structure and metabolism;
Fatty acid metabolism;
Regulation of FA synthesis Eicosanoid hormones;
Glutamate catabolism. Transaminases & PLP;
Amino acid catabolism; etc..."
For more information see Jeff D. Cronk's Home Page or the Department of Chemistry

Medical Biochemistry

MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY - Course Director: S.J. Ackerman, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, College of Medicine, University of Illinois Multimedia Medical Biochemistry Course (Text & Images).
Biochemistry Course
"...Clinical correlations and relevancy of basic biochemical pathways will therefore serve as the focal point for understanding and appreciating the interplay between biochemistry, molecular medicine and clinical practice. The goal of this approach is to teach medical students how to use basic biochemical principles and concepts in the process of clinical problem solving..."
Examples from over "42" Medical Biochemistry Lectures include
"...Acid-Base Chemistry;
Amino Acids and Polypeptides;
Carboyhydrate Structure;
Biopolymer Analysis;
Enzyme Kinetics;
Citric Acid Cycle (Krebs/TCA);
Oxidative Phosphorylation;
Gloconeogenesis;
Pentose-Phosphate Pathway;
Glycogen Metabolism;
Lipid Metabolism;
Amino Acid Metabolism;
Disorders of AA Metabolism, the 1-Carbon Pool; etc..."
For more information see the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics or the College of Medicine

BIOCHEMISTRY (MEDS 350) - G.F. King, Protein Structure & Engineering Lab, University of Connecticut Health Center Multimedia Biochemistry Course (Text & Images).
Biochemistry Course
"...intended to provide graduate students with an introduction to basic concepts that underlie both the theoretical and practical aspects of biochemistry. The practical importance of many concepts will be highlighted with clinical correlations..."
Examples from over "32" Biochemistry Lectures include
"...Primary and secondary structure of DNA;
DNA synthesis and repair;
DNA replication II and III: Initiation and replication fork formation;
Posttranscriptional events;
Protein sequencing and purification;
Protein structure determination;
Catalytic strategies;
Primary and secondary structure of DNA;
Posttranscriptional events;
Protein ionization and buffers;
Techniques for protein mass determination;
Enzymes;
Regulation of enzymes;
Proteomics;
Biological Membranes;
MembraneTransport;
Biological Membranes; etc..."
For more information see the Biochemistry Course Home Page or the Protein Structure & Engineering Lab.(Glenn F. King's Lab.)

MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY - M.W. King, Terre Haute Center For Medical Education (THCME), School of Medicine, Indiana University Multimedia Medical Biochemistry Course (Text, Images, Animations, 3D Molecular Modeling & Simulations).
Examples from over "30" Medical Biochemistry Course Chapters include:
"...Protein Structure;
Hemoglobin and Myoglobin;
Vitamins and Co-enzyme;
Gluconeogenesis;
Metabolism of Ethanol;
Glycogen Metabolism;
Regulation of Blood Glucose Levels;
Metabolism of Major Non-Glucose Sugars;
Metabolism of Lipids;
Eicosanoid Metabolism;
Protein Synthesis;
Protein Modifications and Targeting;
Table of Common Vertebrate Hormones;
Blood Coagulation; etc..."
For more information see Michael W. King's Home Page; Courses; Terre Haute Center For Medical Education or the School of Medicine

Biochemistry: Computational Molecular Biology

BIOCHEMISTRY: COMPUTATIONAL MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (QUICKTIME) - Doug Brutlag, Department of Biochemistry, Stanford University Multimedia Biochemistry: Computational Molecular Biology Course (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound).
Examples from over "15" Biochemistry: Computational Molecular Biology Video Lectures include
"...Pattern Matching with Consensus Sequences Video Lecture;
Quantitative & Probabilistic Pattern Matching Video Lecture;
Sequence Alignment Video Lecture;
Distance Based Phylogenies Video Lecture;
Protein Sequence Motifs Video Lecture; etc..."
For more information see Bioinformatics Resource Classes & Videos or the Department of Biochemistry

Acid Base Balance, pH Textbooks & Teaching Modules with Text & Images

Textbooks

ACID BASE BALANCE: pH OF THE BLOOD - Author: Michael J. Bookallil, Department of Anaesthetics, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital; and Hosted by the Department of Anaesthetics, University of Sydney Multimedia Acid Base Balance: pH of the Blood Textbook (Text & Images).
Acid Base Balance Chapters & Subchapters include:
Definitions
"...Acid and Base; pH and Acid Base; Buffer Solution;
Distinction Between Buffer and Base; Respiratory, Non-Respiratory, Metabolic;
Acidosis and Alkalosis; Nanoequivalents H+/litre; Control of pH; etc..."
"...Normal pH; Buffer Control; Respiratory Control; Renal Controlm; etc..."
Description of pH or Acid-Base Status in Blood
"...Direct Analysis; Actual pH, PaCO2, Non-Respiratory pH; etc..."
Techniques for Measuring pH Status
"...pH electrode, Blood sampling; Astrup; pH and PCO2 Electrode Systems..."
Causes, Diagnosis and Effects of Abnormal pH
"...Chemical Classification of Changes in Blood pH;
Clinical Classification of Causes of Changes in Blood pH; etc..."
Treatment
"...Respiratory Acidosis; Respiratory Alkalosis; Metabolic Acidosis; etc..."
Relationship Between Potassium and pH; pH and Temperature; etc.
For more information see Anaesthesiology or Australasian Anaesthesthetists

Teaching Modules

ACID-BASE BALANCE - A.W. Grogono, Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, Tulane University Multimedia Acid-Base Teaching Modules, Diagrams & Calculators (Text & Images).
Acid-Base Balance
"...An interactive acid-base diagram is a major feature of this website. It allows numerical values to be visualized on an interactive diagram and simultaneously provides continuous text interpretation. The diagram operates in several modes allowing recognition of classical zones as well as self testing..."
Acid-Base Subject Catetories include:
"...Acid-Base History;
Acid-Base Physiology;
Acid Production;
Henderson Equation;
Acid-Base Diagram;
Clinical Considerations;
Acid-Base Therapy: Respiratory Correction;
Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis;
Acid-Base Interpretation;
Stewart's Strong Ion Difference; etc..."
For more information see Alan W. Grogono's Home Page

ACID AND BASE: pH TUTORIAL - G. Herring, UBC Chmeistry Department, University of British Columbia, Canada Multimedia Acid & Base pH Teaching Modules (Text & Images).
Acid & Base: pH Tutorial is
"... designed to help students with the fundamental concepts of acid-base chemistry..."
Acid and Base Subject Categories include:
"...The Nature of Acids and Bases;
The Dissociation of Water and the pH scale;
Strong Acids & Weak Acids;
Strong Bases & Weak Bases;
Buffered Solutions;
Titration Curves;
Acid-Base Indicators;
Solubility Equilibria; etc..."
For more information see Acid & Base: pH Tutorial Home Page; Courseware online or the Chemistry Department

THE POWER OF PROTONS - Robert Lancashire, Department of Chemistry, University of the West Indies, Mona, Kingston 7, Jamaica Multimedia pH Teaching Modules (Text & Images).
"...An Ongoing Attempt to Simplify the Understanding of Calculations involving pH..."
The Power of Protons Teaching Modules include:
"...Introduction to protons in biochemistry; Introduction to logarithms;
Proton concentrations and the pH scale; The Henderson_Hasselbalch Equation;
Using a pH meter; etc..."
For more information see Courses; Department of Chemistry or the University of the West Indies, Jamaica

Fatty Acid Synthesis & Modification Teaching Modules with Text & Images

FATTY ACID SYNTHESIS AND MODIFICATION - J. Baggott, Department of Biochemistry, Allegheny University of the Health Sciences and hosted by the Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah Multimedia Fatty Acids Teaching Modules (Text & Images).
Fatty Acids Teaching Modules include:
"...Significance of Fatty Acid Metabolism; Acetyl CoA-The Center of Lipid Metabolism;
General Features of Fatty Acid Structure; Nomenclature;
De novo Synthesis of Fatty Acids; Modification of Dietary and Endogenous Fatty Acids;
Mobilization and Transport of Adipose Fatty Acid; etc..."
For more information see Fatty Acids Home Page; Knowledge Weavers Program or the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library

Metabolic Pathways Teaching Modules

METABOLIC PATHWAYS OF BIOCHEMISTRY - K.J. Miller, George Washington University Multimedia Metabolic Pathways of Biochemistry Teaching Modules (Text & Images).
Metabolic Pathways of Biochemistry Teaching Modules include:
Carbohydrate Metabolism
"...Glycolysis; Kreb's-TCA-Citric Acid Cycle; Pentose Phosphate Pathway;
Glycogen Biosynthesis & Galactose Pathway; etc..."
Lipid Metabolism
"...Activation of Fatty Acids; Beta-Oxidation of Fatty Acids (even chain);
Beta-Oxidation of Fatty Acids (odd chain); Beta-Oxidation of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid; etc..."
Amino Acid Metabolism
"...Kreb-Henseleit Urea Cycle; Shikimate Pathway; Phenylalanine and Tyrosine Biosynthesis;
Tryptophan Biosynthesis; etc..."

MAJOR METABOLIC PATHWAYS - J.K. Hardy, Department of Chemistry, Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, University of Akron Multimedia Metabolic Pathways Teaching Modules (Text & Images). For more information see The Virtual Classroom; HORDENET; James K. Hardy's Home Page or the Department of Chemistry

Biomechanics

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BIOMECHANICS JOURNALS & TEACHING MODULES

Biomechanics Related Centers

FOR ORTHOPAEDIC ATLASES, CASES, COURSES, DATABASES, JOURNALS, TEXTBOOKS, TEACHING MODULES, VIDEOS, ETC. SEE THE ANESTHESIOLOGY & SURGERY CENTER: ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

Biomechanics Journals

JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS - American Society of Biomechanics, International Society of Biomechanics, European Society of Biomechanics and the Japanese Society for Clinical Biomechanics and Related Research, & Published by: Elsevier Science Multimedia Journal (Text and Images). "...publishes reports of original and substantial findings using the principles of mechanics to explore biological problems..." For more information see American Society of Biomechanics; International Society of Biomechanics or the European Society of Biomechanics

Biomechanics Teaching Modules with Text, Images & Videos/Movies

ANAYLSIS AND MODELING OF BIPEDAL GAIT DYNAMICS (QUICKTIME) - Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Southern Methodist University Multimedia Analysis and Modeling of Bipedal Gait Dynamics Teaching Modules (Text, Images, Animations & Videos/Movies).
Analysis and Modeling of Bipedal Gait Dynamics Videos include:
"...Period one locomotion Video; Period two locomotio Video; Period nine locomotion Video;
Type I cycle; Type II period 4 cycle Video; Type II period 7 cycle Video; Stair climbing Video;
Abruptly weakend hip Video; Abruptly weakend knee Video; etc..."
For more information see Systems Laboratory

Cancer

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CANCER CASES & GRAND ROUNDS, CLINICAL TRIALS, DICTIONARIES, DATABASES

Cancer Dictionaries

CANCER DICTIONARY - National Cancer Institute, NIH Multimedia Cancer Dictionary (Text & Images).
Dictionary of Cancer Terms "...contains more than 4,000 terms related to cancer and medicine..."
For more information see National Cancer Institute

Cancer Clinical Practice Guidelines

NCCN CLINICAL PRACTICE IN ONCOLOGY - National Comprehensive Cancer Network Multimedia Cancer Clinical Practice Guidelines (Text & Images).
"...These guidelines are updated at least annually in a consensus-driven process with explicit review of the evidence by multidisciplinary panels of expert physicians..."
For more information see Professionals or the National Comprehensive Cancer Network

Cancer Schema & Coding Databases with Text & Images

CANCER SITE-SPECIFIC SCHEMA AND CODING INSTRUCTION - American Joint Committee on Cancer Multimedia Cancer Schema and Coding Database (Text & Images).
The Collaborative Staging System
"...is a carefully selected set of data items that describe how far a cancer has spread at the time of diagnosis. Most of the data items have traditionally been collected by some cancer registries, including tumor size, extension, lymph node status, and metastatic status. New items were created to collect information necessary for the conversion algorithms, including the evaluation fields that describe how the collected data were determined, and..."
For more information see Manuals and Coding Aids; Collaborative Staging or the American Joint Committee on Cancer

SELECTION OF THE CORRECT SCHEMA - American Joint Committee on Cancer Multimedia Selection of the Correct Schema Database (Text & Images).
Selection of the Correct Schema
"...The choice of the correct CS schema is based on both histology and primary site. The first step is to evaluate the histology..."
"...CS Schema for Specific Histologies includes:
Melanomas; Kaposi Sarcoma; Retinoblastoma; Lymphoma; Mycosis Fungoides; Lymphoma; Hematopoietic; etc..."
For more information see Manuals and Coding Aids; Collaborative Staging or the American Joint Committee on Cancer

Cancer Cases, Grand Rounds, Symposiums, Databases with Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound

CANCER - National Cancer Institute (NCI), NIH Multimedia Cancer Cases, Cancer Databases, Cancer Teaching Modules (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound).
Examples of Cancer Subject Categories include:
"...Cancers by Body Location/System;
Childhood Cancers;
Women's Cancers;
NCI Drug Dictionary;
Testing;
Clinical Trials;
Genetics;
Complementary and Alternative Medicine; etc..."

CANCER - WELCOME TO ONCOLINK (QUICKTIME) - University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Oncology Resource Multimedia Cancer Cases, Cancer Databases & Cancer Teaching Modules (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound).
Cancer Cases, Databases & Teaching Modules include: "...Diseased Oriented Menus, Speicalty Oriented Menus, Psychosocial Support, Support Groups, Cancer organizations, Clinical Trials, etc..."

OncoLink menus can be accessed by

Types of Cancer
Types of Cancer include
"...Information about risk, prevention, screening, symptoms, diagnosis..."

Cancer Treatment Options
Cancer Treatment Options include
"...surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, clinical trials, proton therapy, complementary medicine, and cutting edge technologies..."

Cancer - Mammography Screening - Cases, Grand Rounds & Databases with Text & Images

DDSM: DIGITAL DATABASE FOR SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY - Image Analysis Research Laboratory University of South Florida Mulitmedia Mammography Cases & Mammography Database (Text & Images)
Digital Database for Screening Mammograhy
"...contains approximately 2,500 studies. Each study includes two images of each breast, along with some associated patient information (age at time of study, ACR breast density rating, subtletly rating for abnormalities, ACR keyword description of abnormalities) and image information..."
For more information see Image Analysis Research Laboratory

Cancer Cases & Grand Rounds with Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound

ONCOLOGY CASES (REALPLAYER) - American School of Oncology Multimedia Oncology Cases (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound).
Includes over "30" Oncology Cases in:
"...Breast Cancer;
Colon Cancer;
Gastric Cancer;
Leukemia/Lymphoma;
Lung Cancer;
Prostate Cancer; etc..."
For more information see American School of Oncology Program of the Week or the American School of Oncology

Chemotherapeutic Regimens

DATABASE OF CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC REGIMENS: GUIDE TO ONCOLOGY REGIMENS - Medicine On Line, UltiTech, Inc Multimedia Chemotherapeutic Regimens Database (Text & Images).
"...A reference list of 120 standard chemotherapeutic protocols, organized by type of cancer in which the regimen is used..."
For more information see DoseCalc OnLine Home Page or Medicine On Line

Breast Cancer

BREAST CANCER RISK CALCULATOR - S.B. Halls, Steven B. Halls Professional Corp
Breast Cancer Risk Calculator
"...Provides a detailed breast cancer risk assessment, that educates as it estimates a woman's chances of developing breast cancer..."
For more information see Steven B. Halls Professional Corp

BREAST CANCER INFORMATION CORE - Lawrence Brody; Creator and Curator, The BIC DatabaseNational Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), NIH MultimediaBreast Cancer Mutation Database (Text & Images).
"...An Open Access On-Line Breast Cancer Mutation Data Base..."
For more information see Online Research Resources Developed at NHGRI; Division of Intramural Research or the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

Pancreas Cancer

PANCREAS CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS CENTER - Pancreatica.org & is funded and maintained by the Lorenzen Cancer Foundation, Monterey, CA Multimedia Pancreas Cancer Clinical Trails Database (Text & Images).
"...the largest compilation of clinical trials against pancreatic cancer in the world..."
For more information see Pancreatica.org

Carcinogenic Potency - Long-term Animal Cancer Tests

CARCINOGENIC POTENCY DATABASE - The Carcinogenic Potency Database Project (CPDB), University of California, Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. Multimedia Carcinogenic Potency (Text & Images).
"...The Carcinogenic Potency Database (CPDB) is a widely used resource on the results of chronic, long-term animal cancer tests..."

Kidney Diseases & Nephrology - Diabetes

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KIDNEY DISEASES & NEPHROLOGY CASES & GRAND ROUNDS, COURSES, DATABASES, JOURNALS

Kidney Diseases & Nephrology Dictionaries

DIABETES DICTIONARY - National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease, NIH Multimedia Diabetes Dictionary (Text & Images).
For more information see Diabetes or NIDDK

Kidney Diseases & Nephrology Journals

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF KIDNEY DISEASES (AJKD) - National Kidney Foundation Multimedia Kidney Diseases Journal (Text & Images). For more information see National Kidney Foundation

Kidney Cases - Nephrology Cases & Grand Rounds

KIDNEY BIOPSY TEACHING CASES - American Journal of Kidney Diseases Multimedia Kidney Biopsy Teaching Cases (Text & Images).
Some examples from over "40" Kidney Biopsy Teaching Cases include:
"...Granulomatous Interstitial Nephritis Secondary to Histoplasmosis;
Acute Crescentic Glomerulonephritis in a Renal Allograft: An Unusual Complication of Fungal Infection;
Acute Phosphate Nephropathy Following Oral Sodium Phosphate Solution to Cleanse the Bowel for Colonoscopy;
Nodular Glomerulopathy in a 50-Year-Old Diabetic Man; etc..."
For more information see American Journal of Kidney Diseases or the National Kidney Foundation

NEPHROLOGY GRAND ROUNDS - American Journal of Kidney Diseases Multimedia Nephrology Grand Rounds (Text & Images).
Some examples from over "10" Nephrology Grand Rounds include:
"...Sarcoidosis: The Nephrologist�s Perspective;
Type 2 Pseudohypoaldosteronism: New Insights Into Renal Potassium, Sodium, and Chloride Handling;
Renal Replacement Therapies for Acute Renal Failure: Does Dose Matter?; etc..."
For more information see American Journal of Kidney Diseases or the National Kidney Foundation

Kidney Diseases Textbooks & Atlases Combined

ATLAS OF DISEASES OF THE KIDNEY - Series Editor: R.W. Schrier, Department of Medicine; The On-line edition brought to you by ISN Informatics Commission and NKF cyberNephrology Multimedia Diseases of the Kidney Atlas (High Resolution Images) & Diseases of the Kidney Textbook (Text & Images).
Examples from the "Atlas of Diseases of the Kidney" Volumes, Sections & Chapters include:
Volume I: Disorders of Water, Electrolytes and Acid-Base
"...Diseases of Water Metabolism; Disorders of Sodium Balance;
Disorders of Potassium Metabolism; etc..."
Volume I: Acute Renal Failure
"...Renal Histopathology, Urine Cytology, and Cytopathology of Acute Renal Failure;
Diagnostic Evaluation of the Patient with Acute Renal Failure;
Acute Renal Failure: Cellular Features of Injury and Repair;
Molecular Responses and Growth Factors; etc..."
Volume II: Glomerulonphritis and Vasculitis
"...The Primary Glomerulopathies; Vascular Disorders; etc..."
Volume II: Tubulointersitial Disease
"...Urinary Tract Infection; Cystic Disease of the Kidney; etc..."
Volume III; Volume IV and Volume V.
For more information see Atlas of Diseases of the Kidney; Atlas of Diseases of the Kidney: Second Address or cyberNephrology

Kidney Diseases Atlases

ATLAS OF RENAL PATHOLOGY - National Kidney Foundation, Inc. Multimedia Renal Pathology Atlas (Text & Images).
Atlas of Renal Pathology Sections include:
"...Primary Glomerular Diseases; Secondary Glomerular Diseases; Vascular Diseases;
Tubulointerstitial Diseases; Renal Transplantation; etc..."
For more information see American Journal of Kidney Diseases

Diabetes Atlases & Databases

DIABETES - National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK) Multimedia Atlases, Databases & Teaching Modules (Text & Images).
NIDDK's Diabetes Atlases, Databases & Teaching Modules include:
"...Diabetes Control & Complications Trials; Diabetes Eye Disease; Diabetes Overview;
Insulin-Dependent Diabetes and noninsulin-Dependent Diabetes; etc..."
For more information see National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK)

Kidney Diseases & Nephrology Databases, Lectures, Teaching Modules

KIDNEY DEVELOPMENT DATABASE - J.A. Davies, A.W. Brandli, Genes and Development Group, Division of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Edinburgh, U.K. Multimedia Kidney Development Database (Text & Images).
Kidney Development Database
"...was created to collect in one place the data from a large number of developmental studies that have a bearing on the study of kidney development...Supported by grants from the UK Medical Research Council (to Jamie Davies) and the Swiss National Science Foundation (to Andre Brandli)..."
For more information see Databases or Biomedical Sciences (BMS)

HEMBASE - National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK), NIH
"...Based on the mapping of the human genome and the development of information databases, a broad description of genes transcribed in blood cells is now known..."
For more information see NIDDK Laboratories or NIDDK

RENAL MAGNETIC RESONANCE ANGIOGRAPHY (MRA) - W. Weadock, Q. Dong, F. Londy & M. Prince, Division of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan Multimedia Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) Lectures & Teaching Modules (Text & Images).
Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) Lectures & Teaching Modules include:
"...MRA Introduction; Patient Setup; T1 Sagittal Loclizer; T2 Axial Faturation;
3D Gadolinium SPGR; 3D Phase Contrast; etc..."
For more information see the Department of Radiology

Some examples of Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) Lectures & Images include

3D Gadolinium SPGR

Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) Image Database
Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) Image Database includes:
Normal; Normal Variants; Mild/Moderate Renal Artery Stenosis;
Servere Renal Artery Stenosis; Renal Artery Occlusion; etc..."

Kidney Diseases & Nephrology Calculators & Applets

FOR DIABETES/INSULIN CALCULATORS & APPLETS SEE THE CALCULATORS ON-LINE CENTER: MEDICAL - DIABETES/INSULIN CALCULATORS & APPLETS

FOR RENAL/NEPHROLOGY CALCULATORS & APPLETS SEE THE CALCULATORS ON-LINE CENTER: MEDICAL - RENAL/NEPHROLOGY CALCULATORS & APPLETS

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