TOC>Health Care on the Internet, Volume 2 Number 1 1998 (fwd)

[Laura Larsson]

Friends:

A table of content from a journal which I haven't seen yet, but which has
interesting-sounding articles on a variety of topics. 

Regards,

Laura
larsson at u.washington.edu
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http://weber.u.washington.edu/~hserv/hshome.html
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Health Care on the Internet

ISSN: 1089-4187
Volume 2 Number 1
1998

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                                  Contents

   o From the Editors
   o Healthy Eating Online: Nutrition Sites on the Web
   o World Wide Web Resources for Health Educators and Their Students
   o Locating Consumer Health Information on U.S. Federal Agency Web
Sites
   o Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) on the Web
   o Coping with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: Internet Resources
   o Finding Information About Chronic Diseases on the Internet
   o Alternative and Complementary Therapies
   o Health Tech
   o Questions and Answers
   o Book Reviews

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>From the Editors
page 1-2

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Healthy Eating Online: Nutrition Sites on the Web

by Anne Houston
ahousto at luc.edu
page 3-14

Abstract

The Internet has become a means of disseminating information to consumers
about nutrition. Numerous Web sites from universities, clinics, hospitals,
and non-profit organizations offer nutrition advice to consumers. Although
Internet users should beware of misinformation, nutrition Web sites and
newsgroups can provide a wealth of information is used with caution. 
Sites covering such topics as healthy eating, food values, weight control,
and vegetarianism and other special diets can be found on the Web. Some
Web pages may offer personalized diet information, and other sites can be
used to promote nutrition to children. This article reviews nutrition Web
sites and suggests some outstanding ones for consumers to use. 


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World Wide Web Resources for Health Educators and Their Students

by Mary Anne Hansen
alimh at gemini.oscs.montana.edu
page 15-28

Abstract

This article introduces educators to a variety of health-related Web
resources that can be incorporated into their daily lesson plans and
assignments. The different types of Web resources include: indexes and
directories, commercial sites, government resources, drug-related
information, and interactive resources. 


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Locating Consumer Health Information on U.S. Federal Agency Web Sites

by Heidi Lynn Cramer
hcramer at npl.org
page 29-41

Abstract

In the continuing tradition of the Federal Depository Library program,
many federal agencies are increasing the number of potential users by
providing their publications on the Internet. As the number of Internet
sites continues to grow exponentially, users find it difficult to locate
Web sites that are information sources rather than lists of links. 
Librarians can educate their users about evaluating information from the
Internet for validity. This article will examine several of the richest
consumer health information sites from the U.S. federal government and
will suggest search strategies to help the user find what he's looking for
within them. 


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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) on the Web

by Virginia A Lingle
lingle at hslc.org
page 43-55

Abstract

The occurrence of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and other overuse syndromes
has been on the increase with the advent of computer keyboards. Musicians,
assembly-line workers, and others can suffer from this condition, thereby
generating a widespread demand for information on diagnosis, treatment,
and prevention. Many resources about CTS and repetitive strain injury
(RSI)  exist on the Internet, but they appear in many formats and under a
broad spectrum of subjects - from neurology and rheumatology to ergonomics
and occupational hazards. In this discussion, various types of information
providers are profiled with sample Web sites described in each category. 

The categories include traditional medical literature sources, health
information interfaces or filters, and other CTS information providers,
which include: government agencies, medical associations, academic
institutions, clinical services, companies selling products, and personal
pages. 


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Coping with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: Internet Resources

by Carole A Larson
clarson at unomaha.edu
page 57-73

Abstract

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is a disease not well understood by
the medical profession or society at large, and the nature of illness is
under debate. In such a fluid environment, the Internet has become a
virtual treasure chest of current MCS information, much of which is full
text.  This article presents selected Internet sites chosen to assist
those afflicted with MCS in dealing with the disease on a day-to-day
basis. The article will be useful to others, as well, who are seeking
information on multiple chemical sensitivity

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Finding Information About Chronic Diseases on the Internet

by Juliet Mullenmeister and Gang Wu
jmullen at cms.cc.wayne.edu wendywu at med.wayne.edu
page 75-83

Abstract

Coping with a chronic disease is not easy. Sufferers need to have several
methods to get information about their conditions. The Internet is a
wonderful warehouse of information resources. Searchers looking for
information about chronic diseases like arthritis, chronic back pain,
chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes, hypertension, and lupus can locate
many WWW sites, mailing lists, and Usenet groups about them. Getting to
the Internet is a big hurdle. Users need to know what kind of connections
and capabilities are available to them. They also need to know that
Internet tools like search engines are available as well as how to use
them effectively. 


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Alternative and Complementary Therapies

Exploring the OAM in Cyberspace

by Nancy I Henry
nih at psulias.psu.edu
page 87-90


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Health Tech

Internet Cookies: How Edible Are They?

by P F Anderson
pfa at nwu.edu
page 91-98


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Questions and Answers

page 99-104

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Book Reviews

page 105-108

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Transcribed by Kirsty A Smith
3 March 1998