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Assignment: Write a research paper on the disease topic of your choice. The topic will be approved by Mr. Chaballa. Research citations must include the following sources:
1 reference book source
1 book on the subject
1 on-line source

SUGGESTED WEBSITES for DISEASE RESEARCH

Emergency Infectious Diseases
Yahoo Health
Disease Photos

ADDITIONAL REFERENCE WEBSITES
Merck Manual, 17th edition
Comprehensive source for medical diagnosis and therapy.
Merck Manual of Medical Information, The: Home Edition
Comprehensive information about diseases, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment in easy-to-understand English. Features illustrations, photos, animations, and videos.
All Health
This well organized and clearly written site provides accurate, up-to-date information in line with prevailing standards of care. Encourages visitors to ask questions of their physician.
Americas Doctor
Doctors answer quetions in one-on-one chat rooms. Doctor's credentials are not always clear, and their information is somewhat confusing.
Discovery Health
This site is comprehensive and easy to use. Helps patients formulate questions for their doctors.
Drkoop
Slanted toward preventive medicine. Summarizes relevant facts from professional articles.
Intelihealth
Slanted toward preventive medicine. Summarizes relevant facts from professional articles.
On Health
Slanted toward preventing primary health problems. Good "Ask the Expert" section, with clear credentials.
PubMed
National Library of Medicine (NLM) provides access to more than 11 million citations from MEDLINE.
Thrive Online
Multiple perspectives on issues, and good sections on fitness and nutrition.
WebMD
Excellent source for relevant information.
Yahoo Health
A Comprehensive Directory of Diseases