This resource is not meant to list every known non-infectious disease, but rather to provide some links to reliable information on some of the more common conditions. Information on other diseases and illnesses are found throughout the support curricula for problem-based and case-based learning modules and in the Table for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases.
Resources for infectious conditions can also be found in the Key Resources section.
We hope you and your students find this information to be helpful.
Allergic conditions
NIH Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia—Allergic Reactions
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000005.htm
Center for Disease Control and Prevention-CDC—Fast Facts: Allergies and Hay Fever
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/allergies.htm
CDC—Food Allergies in Schools
https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/foodallergies/index.htm
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America—Allergy Facts and Figures
http://www.aafa.org/page/allergy-facts.aspx
Mayo Clinic—Allergies
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/allergies/symptoms-causes/dxc-20270197
Mayo Clinic—Allergies Treatment
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/allergies/diagnosis-treatment/treatment/txc-20270246
Teens Health from Nemours—Allergies
http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/allergies.html
Alcoholic Heart Disease
NIH—Heart Diseases (general) Medline Plus
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/heartdiseases.html
NIH—National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism—The Cool Spot: The Young Teen’s Place for Info on Alcohol and Resisting Poor Pressure
https://www.thecoolspot.gov/
NIH—Medline Plus—Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000944.htm
NIH—National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)—Alcohol: A Woman’s Health Issue
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochurewomen/women.htm
NIH—National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism—Alcohol Alert: Alcohol and Tobacco
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/AA71/AA71.htm
Nemours Foundation—Teens Health—Alcohol
http://kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/alcohol/alcohol.html
American Cancer Society—Alcohol Use and Cancer
http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/content/@healthpromotions/documents/document/acsq-017622.pdf
American Heart Association—Alcohol and Heart Health
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/HealthyEating/Nutrition/Alcohol-and-Heart-Health_UCM_305173_Article.jsp#.V2qsrPkrK70
Arthritis
NIH—MedlinePlus—Arthritis
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/arthritis.html#cat94
NIH—Medline Plus—Arthritis
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001243.htm
Arthritis Foundation—Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
http://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/types/juvenile-arthritis/
NIH—MedlinePlus—Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000451.htm
CDC—Arthritis
http://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/
Alzheimer’s Disease
NIH- Medline Plus—Alzheimer Disease
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000760.htm
NIH—Medline Plus—Alzheimer Disease video
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/anatomyvideos/000003.htm
NIH—Medline Plus—Alzheimer’s Disease
https://medlineplus.gov/alzheimersdisease.html
NIH—National Institute on Aging—Alzheimer’s Disease Information and Fact Sheet
https://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/publication/alzheimers-disease-fact-sheet
NIHSeniorHealth—Built with You in Mind—Alzheimer’s Disease
https://nihseniorhealth.gov/alzheimersdisease/whatisalzheimersdisease/01.html
Alzheimer’s Association—Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_what_is_alzheimers.asp
CDC—Alzheimer’s Disease
https://www.cdc.gov/aging/aginginfo/alzheimers.htm
Mayo Clinic—Alzheimer’s Disease—Overview
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/home/ovc-20167098
Mayo Clinic—Alzheimer’s Disease—Symptoms and Causes
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/symptoms-causes/dxc-20167103
Mayo Clinic—Alzheimer’s Disease: Self-management
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/manage/ptc-20167176
WebMD—7 Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/guide/alzheimers-disease-stages#1
Anorexia
NIH-Medline Plus-Anorexia
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000362.htm
NIH—Eating Disorders—Anorexia
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/eatingdisorders.html
NIH-National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)—Eating Disorders
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/eating-disorders/index.shtml
NIH-National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)—Eating Disorders: About More Than Food
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/eating-disorders/index.shtml
National Eating Disorders Association—Eating Disorders: General Information
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/learn/general-information
Mayo Clinic—Anorexia Overview
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anorexia/home/ovc-20179508
Mayo Clinic—Anorexia: Symptoms and Causes
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anorexia/symptoms-causes/dxc-20179513
Web MD—Anorexia Nervosa Health Center
http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/anorexia-nervosa/default.htm
TeensHealth from Nemours—Eating Disorders
http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/eat-disorder.html
Aneurysm
NIH—Medline Plus—Aneurysm
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001122.htm
NIH-Medline Plus-Aneurysm in the Brain
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001414.htm
NIH—Medline Plus-Aneurysms
https://medlineplus.gov/aneurysms.html
American Heart Association-What is an Aneurysm?
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/VascularHealth/AorticAneurysm/What-is-an-Aneurysm_UCM_454435_Article.jsp#.WW9mhITyu70
Brain Aneurysm Foundation-Warning Signs/Symptoms
https://www.bafound.org/about-brain-aneurysms/brain-aneurysm-basics/warning-signs-symptoms/
America Stroke Association—What You Should Know About Cerebral Aneurysms
http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/AboutStroke/TypesofStroke/HemorrhagicBleeds/What-You-Should-Know-About-Cerebral-Aneurysms_UCM_310103_Article.jsp#.WW9m84Tyu70
Appendicitis
NIH—Medline Plus-Appendicitis
https://medlineplus.gov/appendicitis.html
NIH—Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia—Appendicitis
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000256.htm
NIH—National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDKD)—Appendicitis
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/appendicitis
Mayo Clinic—Appendicitis
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/appendicitis/basics/definition/con-20023582
Healthline—Everything You Need to Know About Appendicitis
http://www.healthline.com/health/appendicitis
WebMD—Appendicitis
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-appendicitis#1
emedicinehealth—Appendicitis
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/appendicitis/article_em.htm
Asthma
NIH—Medline Plus—Asthma
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000141.htm
NIH—Medline Plus—Asthma in Children
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000990.htm
NIH—Medline Plus—Asthma-What To Ask the Doctor (for adult asthma)
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000208.htm
NIH—Medline Plus—Asthma-What To Aske the Doctor (for child asthma)
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000209.htm
NIH—National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute—What is Asthma
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/asthma/
American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology—Asthma
http://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/asthma
Mayo Clinic—Asthma
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/asthma/basics/definition/con-20026992
CDC—Asthma
https://www.cdc.gov/ASTHMA/
Autoimmune Diseases
NIH Medline Plus—Medical Encyclopedia-Autoimmune Diseases
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000816.htm
NIH—Medline Plus—Autoimmune hepatitis
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000245.htm
NIH—Medline Plus-Autoimmune Diseases
https://medlineplus.gov/autoimmunediseases.html
NIH—National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health_info/Autoimmune/default.asp
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
NIH—Juvenile Arthritis
http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Juv_Arthritis/default.asp
NIH-National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/juvenile-arthritis
Kid’s Health —Juvenile Arthritis
http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/arthritis/jra.html
American College of Rheumatology—Juvenile Arthritis
https://www.rheumatology.org/I-Am-A/Patient-Caregiver/Diseases-Conditions/Juvenile-Arthritis
Arthritis Foundation—What is Juvenile Arthritis?
http://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/types/juvenile-arthritis/
Arthritis Foundation: Kids Get Arthritis, Too—Early Signs and Symptoms
http://www.kidsgetarthritistoo.org/about-ja/juvenile-arthritis-early-signs-and-symptoms.php
WebMD—Diagnosing Juvenile Arthritis
https://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/diagnosing-juvenile-arthritis#1
Bronchitis
NIH—Medline Plus—Medical Encyclopedia-Bronchitis https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001087.htm
NIH—Medline Plus-Acute Bronchitis
https://medlineplus.gov/acutebronchitis.html
NIH-U.S. National Library of Medicine—PubMed Health—Bronchitis
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0022636/
NIH-U.S. National Library of Medicine—PubMed Health—Bronchitis: Treatments
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0022640/
NIH-National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute-What is Bronchitis?
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/brnchi
NIH-Medline Plus-Chronic Bronchitis
https://medlineplus.gov/chronicbronchitis.html
Mayo Clinic—Bronchitis Overview, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bronchitis/home/ovc-20315098
Web MD Acute Bronchitis
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/acute-bronchitis-topic-overview
Cataracts
NIH-Medline Plus-Cataract
https://medlineplus.gov/cataract.html
NIH—Medline Plus-Catarct-adult
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001001.htm
NIH—Medline Plus-The Magazine—Cataracts and Other Common Eye Diseases
https://medlineplus.gov/magazine/issues/summer14/articles/summer14pg10-11.html
NIH—Medline Plus-Cataract Removal
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002957.htm
NIH—National Eye Institute-Facts About Cataracts
https://nei.nih.gov/health/cataract/cataract_facts
NIH—National Eye Institute-Cataract
https://nei.nih.gov/health/cataract
Johns Hopkins Medicine—Cataracts FAQ
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/wilmer/conditions/cataracts_faq.html
American Academy of Ophthalmology-What Are Cataracts?
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-are-cataracts
Mayo Clinic—Cataracts-Overview, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cataracts/home/ovc-20215123
WebMd—What Are Cataracts?
http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/cataracts/what-are-cataracts#1
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
NIH-National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke-(NINDS)-Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Fact Sheet
https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Carpal-Tunnel-Syndrome-Fact-Sheet
NIH-Medline Plus-Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
https://medlineplus.gov/carpaltunnelsyndrome.html
NIH-Medline Plus-Medical Encyclopedia-Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000433.htm
American Academy of Neurology
http://tools.aan.com/apps/disorders/index.cfm?event=database:disorder.view&disorder_id=872
Mayo Clinic—Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/home/ovc-20313865
Mayo Clinic-Carpal Tunnel Syndrome—Self-management
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/manage/ptc-20313980
Mayo Clinic—Carpal Tunnel Anatomy
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/multimedia/carpal-tunnel-anatomy/img-20007899
Medicinenet-Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
http://www.medicinenet.com/carpal_tunnel_syndrome/article.htm
Cellulitis
NIH-Medline Plus-Cellulitis
https://medlineplus.gov/cellulitis.html
NIH-Medline Plus-Medical Encyclopedia—Cellulitis
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000855.htm
Mayo Clinic—Cellulitis
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cellulitis/DS00450
MedicineNet. Com—Cellulitis
http://www.medicinenet.com/cellulitis/article.htm
WebMD—Cellulitis
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/cellulitis#1
Healthline—Cellulitis
http://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis
Merck Manual-Consumer Edition-Cellulitis
https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/skin-disorders/bacterial-skin-infections/cellulitis
Cholecystitis
NIH—Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia—Acute Cholecystitis
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000264.htm
NIH—Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia—Gallstones
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000273.htm
NIH—Medline Plus—Gallbladder Disease
https://medlineplus.gov/gallbladderdiseases.html
Mayo Clinic—Gallstones
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gallstones/home/ovc-20231394
The Merck Manual Online Medical Library http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec10/ch140/ch140c.html
Web MD—Cholecytitis
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/cholecystitis-overview
Healthline—What is cholecystitis?
http://www.healthline.com/health/acute-cholecystitis
Merck Manual—Consumer Version—Cholecystitis
https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/liver-and-gallbladder-disorders/gallbladder-and-bile-duct-disorders/cholecystitis
Cirrhosis
NIH—Medline Plus–Cirrhosis
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cirrhosis.html
NIH—National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases–Cirrhosis http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/cirrhosis/
American Liver Foundation–Cirrhosis
http://www.liverfoundation.org/abouttheliver/info/cirrhosis/
Web MD—What is Cirrhosis?
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/cirrhosis-liver
Mayo Clinic–Cirrhosis
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cirrhosis/DS00373
eMedicinehealth—Cirrhosis
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/cirrhosis/article_em.htm
Concussion
NIH—Medline Plus—Concussion
https://medlineplus.gov/concussion.html
NIH—U.S. National Library of Medicine—Traumatic Brain Injury
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0024859/
NIH—Medline Plus-the magazine—Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury
https://medlineplus.gov/magazine/issues/summer15/articles/summer15pg13.html
NIH—Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia—Concussion
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000799.htm
CDC Injury Center—HEADS UP to Brian Injury Awareness
https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/index.html
CDC—What is a Concussion?
https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/basics/concussion_whatis.html
CDC—Heads Up to Parents
https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/parents/index.html
CDC—Basic Information about Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion
https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/basics.html
Mayo Clinic—Concussion Overview
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/concussion/home/ovc-20273153
Teens Health—Concussion: What To Do http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/first_aid/concussions.html
Web MD—Concussion: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention http://www.webmd.com/brain/tc/traumatic-brain-injury-concussion-overview
Corneal Ulcer
NIH—Medline Plus—Corneal Ulcers http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001032.htm
NIH—National Eye Institute—Facts About The Cornea and Corneal Disease http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/cornealdisease/
Cleveland Clinic Foundation—Corneal Disease http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/Corneal_Disease/hic_Corneal_Conditions.aspx
Mayo Clinic—Corneal Abrasion (scratch) First Aid
http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/first-aid-corneal-abrasion/FA00037/METHOD=print
American Academy of Ophthalmology—EyeSmart—Contact Lens-related Infections
http://www.geteyesmart.org/eyesmart/infections/lens_related.cfm
Diabetes
CDC—Diabetes Home
http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/home/index.html
NIH—Medline Plus-Diabetes
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001214.htm
NIH—Medline Plus-Type 1 Diabetes
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000305.htm
NIH—Medline Plus-Type 2 Diabetes
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000313.htm
NIH—Medline Plus-High Blood Sugar: Self-care
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000332.htm
NIH—Medline Plus-Gestational Diabetes
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000896.htm
The Merck Manual Online Medical Library-Diabetes Mellitus (DM) http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec13/ch165/ch165a.html
Mayo Clinic-Diabetes
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes/DS01121
Diverticulitis
NIH—National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/diverticulosis-diverticulitis
NIH-Medline Plus-Diverticulitis
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000257.htm
The Merck Manual Online Medical Library-Diverticulitis http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec09/ch128/ch128c.html
Web MD-Diverticulitis
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/diverticulitis-topic-overview
Emphysema
NIH—Medline Plus—Emphysema
https://medlineplus.gov/emphysema.html
NIH-Medline Plus—How To Breathe When You Are Short of Breath
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000053.htm
American Lung Association—Lung Health and Diseases—Emphysema
http://www.lung.org/lung-health-and-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/emphysema/
American Lung Association—Lung Health and Diseases—COPD
http://www.lung.org/lung-health-and-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/copd/
Mayo Clinic—Emphysema http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/emphysema/DS00296/DSECTION=symptoms
Cleveland Clinic—Emphysema
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/emphysema
Medicine Net—Emphysema
http://www.medicinenet.com/emphysema/article.htm
Web MD—Emphysema
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/emphysema
Fibromyalgia
NIH—Medline Plus Fibromyalgia
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000427.htm
NIH—National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)—Questions and Answers About Fibromyalgia
http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Fibromyalgia/default.asp
Mayo Clinic—Fibromyalgia
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fibromyalgia/DS00079
National Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Association—What is Fibromyalgia?
https://www.fmcpaware.org/aboutfibromyalgia.html
American College of Rheumatology—Fibromyalgia
https://www.rheumatology.org/I-Am-A/Patient-Caregiver/Diseases-Conditions/Fibromyalgia
Web MD—Fibromyalgia Health Center
http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/default.htm
Fracture
NIH—Medline Plus-Fractures
https://medlineplus.gov/fractures.html
Medline Plus—Fracture Types
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/1096.htm
NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center-Preventing Falls and Related Fractures
https://www.bones.nih.gov/health-info/bone/osteoporosis/fracture/preventing-falls-and-related-fractures
NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center-Once is Enough: A Guide to Preventing Future Fractures
https://www.bones.nih.gov/health-info/bone/osteoporosis/fracture
NIH—National Institute on Aging-Prevent Falls and Fractures
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/prevent-falls-and-fractures
Web MD—Understanding Bone Fractures-the Basics
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/understanding-fractures-basic-information
The Merck Manual Online Medicine Library-Overview of Fractures http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec21/ch309/ch309b.html
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons—Fractures
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00139
Gastric ulcers
NIH—Medline Plus-Peptic Ulcer
https://medlineplus.gov/pepticulcer.html
NIH—Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia-Peptic Ulcer
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000206.htm
The Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/peptic-ulcer/DS00242
The Merck Manual Online Medicine Library http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec02/ch013/ch013e.html
WebMD—What is a Peptic Ulcer?
https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/peptic-ulcer-overview#1
WebMD—Understanding Ulcers
https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/understanding-ulcers-basic-information#1
Glaucoma
NIH—Medline Plus-Glaucoma
https://medlineplus.gov/glaucoma.html
NIH-Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia-Glaucoma
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001620.htm
NIH—Medline Plus the Magazine—Glaucoma
https://medlineplus.gov/magazine/issues/spring15/articles/spring15pg14-16.html
NIH-Medline Plus-Eye Diseases
https://medlineplus.gov/eyediseases.html
The Merck Manual of Health and Aging http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual_ha/details/ad36_1.html
American Academy of Ophthalmology—What is Glaucoma?
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-glaucoma
Glaucoma Research Foundation
http://www.glaucoma.org/
The Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/glaucoma/DS00283
Goiter
NIH—Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia-Goiter http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001178.htm
NIH-Medline Plus-Thyroid Diseases
https://medlineplus.gov/thyroiddiseases.html
The Merck Manual Online Medical Library—Consumer Version—Hyperthyroidism http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec13/ch163/ch163b.html
The Mayo Clinic–Goiter
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/goiter/DS00217
American Thyroid Association-Goiter
https://www.thyroid.org/goiter/
endocrineweb—Thyroid Goiter Basics: What They Look Like and How to Treat Them
https://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/goiters/thyroid-goiter-basics
WebMD—Understanding Goiter—The Basics
http://www.webmd.com/women/understanding-goiter-basics
Medscape
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/120034-overview
Gout
NIH—Medline Plus-Gout
https://medlineplus.gov/gout.html
NIH—National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases—Questions and Answers about Gout
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health_info/gout/
NIH—U.S. National Library of Medicine—Gout
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0022793/
NIH—U.S. National Library of Medicine—Fast Facts about Gout
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health_info/gout/gout_ff.asp
WebMD—Gout
http://www.webmd.com/arthritis/tc/gout-topic-overview#1
Heart Disease
NIH—Medline Plus—Heart Diseases
https://medlineplus.gov/heartdiseases.html
NIH—Medline Plus-How to Prevent Heart Disease
https://medlineplus.gov/howtopreventheartdisease.html
NIH—Medline Plus-Coronary Artery Disease
https://medlineplus.gov/coronaryarterydisease.html
NIH—Medline Plus-Heart Failure-Overview
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000158.htm
CDC—Heart Disease-Educational Materials for Patients
http://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/materials_for_patients.htm
Fact Sheet—Heart Disease http://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/docs/consumered_heartdisease.pdf
Men and Heart Disease Fact Sheet http://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/data_statistics/fact_sheets/fs_men_heart.htm
Women and Heart Disease Fact Sheet http://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/data_statistics/fact_sheets/fs_women_heart.htm
Heart Failure Fact Sheet http://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/data_statistics/fact_sheets/fs_heart_failure.htm
The Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack http://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/data_statistics/fact_sheets/fs_heartattack.htm
American Heart Association—Heart Valve Problems and Disease
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/HeartValveProblemsandDisease/Heart-Valve-Problems-and-Disease_UCM_450280_SubHomePage.jsp
Mayo Clinic—Heart Disease
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353118
Hiatal Hernia
NIH—Medline Plus-Hiatal Hernia
https://medlineplus.gov/hiatalhernia.html
NIH—Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia—Hiatal Hernia
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001137.htm
Web MD—Hiatal Hernia
http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/hiatal-hernia
Mayo Clinic-Hiatal Hernia
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hiatal-hernia/DS00099
eMedicine Health
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/hiatal_hernia/page3_em.htm
Inhalant Abuse
NIH—National Institute on Drug Abuse—Inhalants
https://www.drugabuse.gov/drugs-abuse/inhalants
NIH—National Institute on Drug Abuse—Drug Facts: Inhalants
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/inhalants
NIH—National Insitutue on Drug Abuse—What are the other medical consequences of inhalant abuse?
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/inhalants/what-are-other-medical-consequences-inhalant-abuse
NIH-National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens: Inhalants
https://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/inhalants
Alliance for Consumer Education—Dangers and Effects of Inhalant Abuse
http://www.consumered.org/learn/inhalant-abuse/dangers-effects
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services—Tips for Teens: The Truth About Inhalants
https://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content//PHD631/PHD631.pdf
Kawasaki Disease
NIH—Medline Plus—Kawasaki Disease http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000989.htm
Kid’s Health from Nemours– Kawasaki disease
http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/heart/kawasaki.html
Mayo Clinic—Kawasaki disease
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/kawasaki-disease/DS00576
The Kawasaki Disease Foundation—Caring for Precious Hearts
http://www.kdfoundation.org/
CDC—Kawaskai disease
https://www.cdc.gov/kawasaki/
Mayo Clinic—Kawasaki Disease—Symptoms and Causes
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/kawasaki-disease/symptoms-causes/dxc-20259787
Merck Manual Consumer Version—Kawasaki Disease
http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/children-s-health-issues/miscellaneous-disorders-in-infants-and-young-children/kawasaki-disease
KidsHealth—Kawasaki Disease
http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/kawasaki.html
Kidney stones
NIH—Medline Plus
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/kidneystones.html
The Merck Manual Online Medical Library –Stones in the Urinary Tract http://www.merck.com/mmhe/print/sec11/ch148/ch148c.html
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/Kudiseases/pubs/stones_ez/
The Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/kidney-stones/DS00282
Web MD—Kidney Stones Health Center
http://www.webmd.com/kidney-stones/kidney-stones-topic-overview
Lead poisoning
NIH—Medline Plus—Lead Poisoning
https://medlineplus.gov/leadpoisoning.html
NIH—Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia—Lead Poisoning
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002473.htm
NIH—National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences-Lead
https://kids.niehs.nih.gov/topics/pollution/lead/index.htm
NIH—National Institute of Environmental Health Science—Kids Environment Kids Health-The Lead Busters Club
https://kids.niehs.nih.gov/activities/stories/lead-busters-club/index.htm
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—Lead
https://www.epa.gov/lead
Merck Manual Consumer Version—Lead Poisoning
http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/injuries-and-poisoning/poisoning/lead-poisoning
Macular Degeneration
NIH Medline Plus Health Topics—Macular Degeneration http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/maculardegeneration.html
NIH-National Eye Institute (NEI)-Facts About Age-Related Macular Degeneration
https://nei.nih.gov/health/maculardegen/armd_facts
Mayo Clinic—Dry Macular Degeneration—Symptoms and Causes
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dry-macular-degeneration/symptoms-causes/dxc-20164888
Mayo Clinic—Wet Macular Degeneration—Symptoms and Causes
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/wet-macular-degeneration/symptoms-causes/syc-20351107
CDC—Learn About Age-Related Macular Degeneration
https://www.cdc.gov/features/healthyvisionmonth/index.html
CDC—Vision Health Initiative (VHI)—National Data and Statistics
https://www.cdc.gov/visionhealth/data/national.htm
CDC: The New Smoking Story—Going Blind
https://www.cdc.gov/features/smoking-eyesight/index.html
Meniscus Tear
NIH—Medline Plus—Meniscal Tears-Image and Overview
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9621.htm
NIH—Medline Plus—Meniscus Tears Aftercare
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000684.htm
NIH—Medline Plus—Knee Injuries and Disorders
https://medlineplus.gov/kneeinjuriesanddisorders.html
NIH—PodcastMed—Arthroscopy for Treatment of a Meniscus Tear
https://www.broadcastmed.com/4229/videos/knee-arthroscopy-for-treatment-of-a-meniscus-tear?view=displayPageNLM
Orthopedics About.com—Options for Torn Meniscus Tear or Knee Cartilage Treatment
http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/meniscusinjuries1/a/meniscus.htm
The Mayo Clinic—Knee Pain and Injuries
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/knee-pain/ds00555/dsection=symptoms
Migraine
NIH—Medline Plus—Migraine
https://medlineplus.gov/migraine.html
NIH—Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia—Migraine
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000709.htm
NIH Medline Plus-The Magazine—What is Migraine?
https://medlineplus.gov/magazine/issues/fall15/articles/fall15pg4-5.html
NIH-PubMed Health-Migraine
htts://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0024778/
Mayo Clinic—Migraine-Overview, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/migraine-headache/symptoms-causes/dxc-20202434
WebMD—Migraine and Headaches Health Center
http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/default.htm
Merck Manual Consumer Version—Migraines
http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/brain-spinal-cord-and-nerve-disorders/headaches/migraines
Oral Cancer
NIH—Medline Plus—Oral Cancer
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001035.htm
NIH—National Cancer Institute— General Information About Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/lip-and-oral-cavity/patient
NIH—National Cancer Institute—Oral Cancer Prevention http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/prevention/oral/patient
NIH—National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research—Are You At Risk for Oral Cancer? What African American Men Need to Know http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/OralCancer/AfricanAmericanMen/oral_exam_brochure.htm
American Cancer Society—Learn About Cancer: Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer Detailed Guide http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/OralCavityandOropharyngealCancer/DetailedGuide/index
Mayo Clinic—Mouth Cancer
http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/mouth-cancer/DS01089/METHOD=print&DSECTION=all
Oral Cancer Foundation—Oral Cancer Facts
http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/facts/
Osteoporosis
NIH—Medline Plus—Osteoporosis
https://medlineplus.gov/osteoporosis.html
NIH—Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia-Osteoporosis
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000360.htm
National Osteoporosis Foundation—What is Osteoporosis and What Causes It?
https://www.nof.org/patients/what-is-osteoporosis/
Mayo Clinic—Osteoporosis
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoporosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351968
eMedicinehealth—Osteoporosis
https://www.emedicinehealth.com/osteoporosis/article_em.htm
healthline—What do You Want to Know About Osteoporosis?
https://www.healthline.com/health/osteoporosis
Phlebitis
NIH—Medline Plus— Deep Vein Thrombosis
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000156.htm
NIH—National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute—Deep Vein Thrombosis
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Dvt/DVT_WhoIsAtRisk.html
NIH—National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute-What is Deep Vein Thrombosis?
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/dvt
Mayo Clinic—Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/deep-vein-thrombosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20352557
WebMD—What is Phlebitis?
https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/phlebitis#1
eMedicinehealth—Phlebitis
https://www.emedicinehealth.com/phlebitis/article_em.htm
Pneumothorax
NIH—Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia—Collapsed Lung http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000087.htm
NIH—Collapsed Lung
https://medlineplus.gov/collapsedlung.html
NIH—National Heart Lung and Blood Institute—Explore How the Lungs Work http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/hlw/hlw_what.html
NIH—PubMed Health—Pneumothorax
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0023382/
Mayo Clinic—Pneumothorax http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/pneumothorax/DS00943/DSECTION=all&METHOD=print
American Lung Association
http://www.lungusa.org/
eMedicine Health—Collapsed Lung Symptoms, Causes, and Outlook
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/collapsed_lung/article_em.htm
Pulmonary Fibrosis
NIH—Medline Plus— Pulmonary fibrosis http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000069.htm
NIH—National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)—How the Lungs Work http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/hlw/hlw_what.html
NIH—National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)—What is Respiratory Failure?
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/rf
Mayo Clinic—Pulmonary Fibrosis
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pulmonary-fibrosis/home/ovc-20211752
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
http://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/life-with-pf/about-pf
Retinal Detachment
NIH—Medline Plus— Retinal detachment
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001027.htm
NIH—Medline Plus—Retinal Detachment
https://medlineplus.gov/retinaldetachment.html
NIH—Medline Plus—Retinal detachment repair—Series and Indications
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100132_2.htm
NIH—Medline Plus—Eyes and Vision
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100132_2.htm
NIH—PubMed Health—Retinal Detachment
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0023020/
Mayo Clinic—Retinal Detachment
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/retinal-detachment/DS00254
Reye Syndrome
NIH—Medline Plus—Reye Syndrome http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001565.htm
NIH—National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke—Reye Syndrome
https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Reyes-Syndrome-Information-Page
Mayo Clinic—Reye Syndrome
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/reyes-syndrome/DS00142
American Liver Foundation—Reye Syndrome http://www.liverfoundation.org/abouttheliver/info/reye/
Scoliosis
NIH—Medline Plus—Scoliosis
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001241.htm
NIH—National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases—Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents
http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Scoliosis/scoliosis_ff.asp
Spine-health—Scoliosis: What You Need to Know
https://www.spine-health.com/conditions/scoliosis/scoliosis-what-you-need-know
Spine-health—Scoliosis Video: What is Scoliosis?
https://www.spine-health.com/video/scoliosis-video-what-scoliosis
Kid’s Health from Nemours—Treating Scoliosis http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/bones/scoliosis.html
WebMD—What is Scoliosis and What Causes It?
https://www.webmd.com/back-pain/causes-scoliosis#1
Skin Cancer
NIH-National Cancer Institute —Skin Cancer, Patient Version
https://www.cancer.gov/types/skin
NIH—Medline Plus—Skin Cancer
https://medlineplus.gov/skincancer.html
NIH-News in Health-Sun and Skin, The Dark Side of Sun Exposure
https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2014/07/sun-skin
NIH-National Cancer Institute—Anyone Can Get Skin Cancer
https://www.cancer.gov/types/skin/anyone-can-get-skin-cancer
American Academy of Dermatology—“Suntelligence” Survey
https://www.aad.org/suntelligence/quiz.aspx
The Skin Cancer Foundation
http://www.skincancer.org/
MedicineNet—Skin Cancer
https://www.medicinenet.com/skin_cancer_overview/article.htm
American Academy of Dermatology—Types of Skin Cancer
https://www.aad.org/public/spot-skin-cancer/learn-about-skin-cancer/types-of-skin-cancer
Web MD—Precancerous Skin Lesions and Skin Cancer Slideshow—The Warning Signs of Skin Cancer
https://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/ss/slideshow-skin-lesions-and-cancer
Skull fracture
NIH—Medline Plus—Skull Fracture
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000060.htm
NIH—Medline Plus—Head Injuries
https://medlineplus.gov/headinjuries.html
Healthline—Skull Fractures
https://www.healthline.com/health/skull-fracture
Merck Manual Consumer version—Skull Fracture
http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/injuries-and-poisoning/head-injuries/skull-fracture
Medscape—Skull Fracture Treatment and Management
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/248108-treatment
John Hopkins Medicine—Health Library—Head Injury
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/conditions/nervous_system_disorders/head_injury_85,P00785
Stroke
NIH—National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute—What is a Stroke?
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/stroke/
NIH—Medline Plus—Stroke
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000726.htm
NIH-National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke—Definition, Treatment , Prognosis, Clinical Trials
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/stroke/knowstroke.htm
NIH-National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke— What You Need to Know About Stroke
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/stroke/stroke_needtoknow.htm
NIH-Medline Plus—Stroke
https://medlineplus.gov/stroke.html
NIH-National Institute of Neurological Disorders—Know Stroke
https://stroke.nih.gov/materials/actintime.htm
National Stroke Association—Effects of Stroke: Physical, Emotional, Cognition http://www.stroke.org/site/PageServer?pagename=EFFECT
Family Doctor.org—Stroke
https://familydoctor.org/condition/stroke/?adfree=true
Toxic shock syndrome
NIH—Medline Plus—Toxic Shock Syndrome http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000653.htm
Mayo Clinic—Toxic Shock Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Risk factors, Complications and Prevention
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/toxic-shock-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20355384
Teens Health for Nemours—Toxic Shock Syndrome http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/girls/tss.html
Web MD—Understanding Toxic Shock Syndrome—The Basics
https://www.webmd.com/women/guide/understanding-toxic-shock-syndrome-basics#1
Kid’s Health—Toxic Shock Syndrome http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/skin/toxic_shock.html
Medicine Net—Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
https://www.medicinenet.com/toxic_shock_syndrome_tss/article.htm
eMedicine Health—Toxic Shock Syndrome http://www.emedicinehealth.com/toxic_shock_syndrome/article_em.htm
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