Specialized HIV/AIDS Internet Resources [Disclaimer]
This web page contains links to sites that focus on specific aspects of HIV/AIDS. Listed alphabetically by topic or demographic: cancer, insurance, lab tests, multimedia, patients, statistics etc.Cancer
http://www.cancer.gov/cancer_information/doc.aspx?version=patient&viewid=85d2a0cc-431a-4b84-88f9-b8cc124184f1 (Aids-related section)
The National Cancer Institute has comprehensive information on AIDS-related lymphoma (PDQ). This includes: treatment (new and traditional), tests, stages, glossary, types, references, and signs/symptoms. Patient, Health Professional, and Spanish versions.
Insurance
http://www.medicare.gov
The official government site for the facts about Medicare. Direct support information provided.
Lab Tests
http://www.labtestsonline.org
A comprehensive resource where patients and health care professionals can find up-to-date clinical lab testing information written at the consumer health level. This site includes test descriptions, conditions, screening guides, news, FAQ's, links, a glossary, and in-depth articles. One can search by disease or by the name of the test.
Multimedia Resources
http://www.AIDSchannel.org
"A multimedia portal facilitating exchange of information on HIV/AIDS among NGOs, CBOs and a global community of producers and broadcasters using radio to help fight HIV/AIDS."
http://www.knowhivaids.org/index.html
This is the official site for one of the latest HIV/AIDS ad campaigns meant for teens and young adults. You can view and use in your programs all the latest commercials for TV, radio, and posters for free as well as other resources.
For Patients
http://www.thebody.com/
A comprehensive and fun multimedia resource focused solely on HIV/AIDS. Includes quizzes, polls, fact-of-the-day, and photo gallery features as well as the latest news and research. Also in Spanish.
http://medlineplus.gov/ (main)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/aids.html (AIDS section)
The first place for patients to search for health-related information. Includes over 700 health topics, a drug, herb, and supplement database, a medical encyclopedia and dictionary, tutorials, videos and more. Separate health topics on AIDS, AIDS and infections, AIDS and pregnancy, and AIDS- Living with AIDS. HIV information is found under AIDS.
http://Familydoctor.org (main)
http://familydoctor.org/x5414.xml (HIV section)
Some Spanish; printer-friendly; email options. Highlights most important consumer HIV questions. Information on: reducing your risk, including occupational exposure; living with; women-specific issues, including pregnancy; medicine; avoiding infections; acute syndrome; PCP; nutrition and exercise; testing, including plasma viral load, and more.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/ (main)
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hiv-aids/DS00005 (HIV/AIDS section)
Comprehensive. It is divided into basic subjects such as Diseases and Conditions, Healthy Living, Drug Searches, Ask a Specialist, Programs and Tools, and My Health Interests. Useful if you need information to help you make a major decision in treating or preventing a condition. Focus on prevention. There are highlights on current topics of interest.
http://www.healthfinder.gov/
A free database for consumers. One can type AIDS or HIV in the search box along with a specific keyword. Results are a list of links to useful web sites.
Statistics
http://www.statehealthfacts.org/cgi-bin/healthfacts.cgi? (main) http://www.statehealthfacts.org/cgi-bin/healthfacts.cgi?action=compare&welcome=1&category=HIV%2fAIDS (HIV/AIDS)
Database of state health-related statistics. Useful state comparison, demographic, and insurance information. Extensive HIV/AIDS section.