Although I've not read all of the Links included here, I have tried to use what I consider reliable sources Even reliable sources may have old or incorrect information. Knowlege about your health problems is very useful,But it never replaces an In Person interview and exam by a health care professional.

• American Heart Association This link includes information about cardiovascular disease, specifically heart attacks and strokes.
• Arthritis This link has imformation about arthritis in general.
• Diabetes
• Diabetes #2
• Exercise and Fitness
• Gastroenterology This page has a wealth of information on all types of intestinal and liver disorders; including Reflux, Ulcers, Chrohn's Disease, Irritable Bowell, Gall Bladder Problems, Cirrhosis, and many more.
• Center for Disease Control This page includes information about infectious disease (such as TB and AIDS) and travel medicine.
• Kidney Disease This site is about serious kidney problems that can lead to dialysis.
• Urologic Problems This is a large site that deals with structural problems of the urinary tract. This includes problems with incontinience, impotence, prostrate problems, kidney stones and more.
• Tinnitus (Ringing in the ears)
• Sinusitis
• Snoring
• Sleep Disorders This site deals with sleep apnea and narcololepsy.
• Hypertension
• Cancer # 1
• Cancer # 2
• Thyroid
• Osteoporosis
• Lung Disorders This excellent page deals with Asthma, Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis, Sarcoidosis, and WHY YOU SHOULD QUIT SMOKING. Many other areas are covered as well.
• Depression This interesting page is full of information about this Extremely Common Problem
• Drug Information
• General Information This extensive page has a little bit of everything.
• The Patient Medical Assistant For Common Outpatient Problems This is advice you might expect from an office nurse or medical assistant for common symptoms. AGAIN, THIS DOES NOT REPLACE AN IN PERSON INTERVIEW AND EXAM FROM A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL. It is good common sense health advice.

I hope these are helpful. I will try to add more as I build this page. The other two pages related to health care pertain to Long Term Care and Geriatric issues. The Long Term Care Page is more Health Professional oriented. The Geriatric Page is both patient and family caregiver specific.

Andy Smith MD