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Hormones
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Hormone Foundation 
 The Endocrine Society, an international organization of endocrinologists, publishes this site for lay readers. It has current news, information about specific endocrine diseases, links to relevant Web sites and clinical trials, and fact sheets. The information is easy to understand and coverage of important issues such as anabolic steroid abuse and hormone replacement therapy is very useful. http://www.hormone.org/ Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices, Senior Health, The Human Body Last updated Aug 28, 2002 MedlinePlus: Hormone Replacement Therapy
Links to news and information about post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Includes reports of clinical trials and other research into the use of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone; fact sheets on HRT; information on alternative therapy; and links to related organizations. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hormonereplacementtherapy.html Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Medical Treatments & Devices, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Senior Health, Women's Health Last updated Jun 19, 2004 Menopausal Hormone Therapy Information
Collection of links to "information resources, including the most current from the NIH, on both long-term and short-term [menopausal] hormone use, and other concerns related to women's health during and after menopause," including hot flashes, osteoporosis, and dementia. From the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nih.gov/PHTindex.htm Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Medical Treatments & Devices, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Jan 3, 2007 Men's Health: Aging Male Syndrome (AMS)
A syndrome affecting men "between the ages of 35 and 65 when their hormone levels (especially testosterone) decline." The site lists the signs and effects of a decline in the male hormone testosterone, treatment for low testosterone, and benefits and risks of testosterone therapy. Includes links to related information. From the National Women's Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.womenshealth.gov/mens/sexual/ams.cfm Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Health, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, People, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Senior Health Last updated Sep 29, 2009 National Historic Chemical Landmarks
"The American Chemical Society [ACS] ... has declared nearly 40 places, discoveries, and achievements historic chemical landmarks." This site discusses these items and the roles chemists played in "expanding the frontiers of knowledge, advancing medicine and industry, and creating products from aspirin to zippers." Browsable by topic, including new products (such as bakelite, nylon, and synthetic rubber) and medical miracles (such as synthetic hormones and penicillin). http://acswebcontent.acs.org/landmarks/ Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Science, Science Last updated Jan 27, 2009 The National Institutes of Health: Women's Health Initiative (WHI)
Established in 1991, this 15-year clinical study focuses on the effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), diet, and calcium and vitamin D supplements on heart disease, breast and colorectal cancer, and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. This Web site provides an overview on the program, plus updates and mid-study observations. It includes discussions of the decisions to stop early the estrogen-plus-progestin and estrogen-alone postmenopausal hormone therapy trials. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/whi/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Senior Health, The Human Body, Women's Health Last updated Mar 29, 2004 What Is Osteoporosis?
Gives an overview of the disease, as well as information on nutrition (including recipes and a calcium calculator) and exercise, diagnosis, and drug treatments. Available in English and French. Sponsored in part by several pharmaceutical companies. From the Osteoporosis Canada. http://www.osteoporosis.ca/index.php/ci_id/5526/la_id/1.htm Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type, Medical Treatments & Devices, Senior Health Last updated Sep 22, 2009 Women's Health Initiative (WHI)
This site for "one of the largest preventive studies of its kind in the United States" contains information and preliminary research results, including "risks and benefits," for a study of the impact of taking estrogen plus progestin (also known as Hormone Replacement Therapy, or HRT) in post-menopausal women who have not had hysterectomies. Also includes preliminary information about the impact of estrogen-only HRT on women who have already had hysterectomies. Has a FAQ and links to related resources. http://www.whi.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type, Health, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Senior Health, Women's Health Last updated Mar 10, 2004 |
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