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TECH:Medical Technology - Diagnostic (HST)
Students explore medical terminology used in diagnosis. They explore the dexterity needed by a doctor to perform surgery. Students explore diagnostic methods used today in the medical field, X-rays, Ultrasound, MRI, CT-PET Scans, and...
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Science Biographies: A Poster Approach
Second graders examine the lives and contributions of five people who have impacted science in the four lessons of this unit. Key facts in the life of the persons are placed on a timeline and a mini-biography is created.
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Civil War Weaponry and Medicine: A Disastrous Mismatch
Students identify the problems with battlefield surgery and factors in successful operations. They evaluate the methods of field surgery concerning communicable diseases and infections. Students analyze period photographs to reach...
American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society: Prostate Cancer
The American Cancer Society provides a wealth of information regarding prostate cancer. Content includes a general overview, a detailed guide, and links to other sources of information. This site is an excellent starting point for...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physicians and Surgeons
This resource contains information about medical careers, like physicians and surgeons.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: History of Medicine
A complete, self-guided lesson on the history of medicine and the advancements in medical technology. An interactive, virtual timeline helps students visualize the historical events. There is a self-checking quiz at the end of the lesson.
PBS
Pbs: A Science Odyssey
Website for the PBS series "A Science Odyssey." Numerous opportunities to explore the people and discoveries of science.
Boston University
American Painting: Eakins the Gross/agnew Clinic
An in depth comparison and analysis of Eakins', "The Gross Clinic" and "The Agnew Clinic". Ray Carney goes into great detail in subject and meaning of these two paintings by Thomas Eakins.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Nasal Cell Transplant Enables Paralyzed Man to Walk
Read about the incredible surgery that through the transplant of nasal cells has resulted in a paralyzed man being able to regain the use of his legs. Includes video.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Cancer.gov: What You Need to Know About Kidney Cancer
This resource provides detailed information about kidney cancer. Includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and causes of kidney cancer. Also, has links to definitions of many of the medical terms used throughout the site.
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Kids Health: How Stitches Help Kids Heal
Just about every kid needs to have stitches at one time or another. Whether you're playing a bit too hard and conk your head - ouch! - on your dresser, or your little brother trips you and you cut your knee, sometimes your skin needs...
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Videos Y Multimedia
Online presentations on more than 150 health topics, diseases, and conditions, from acne to viruses. Each plays as a slide presentation, with sound, that you can control or set to autoplay. Time varies from 5-20 minutes. Available in...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Next Generation Surgical Tools in the Body
Through this unit, students act as engineers who are given the challenge to design laparoscopic surgical tools. After learning about human anatomy and physiology of the abdominopelvic cavity, especially as it applies to laparoscopic...
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Cancer.gov: Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors (Pdq) Treatment
Learn about treatment options associated with ovarian germ cell tumors. This website, intended for patients, provides detailed information on the stages of this cancer and the methods used to fight it.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Cancer.gov: Ovarian Low Malignant Potential Tumors (Pdq)
Intended for patients with ovarian tumors with "low malignant potential," this website discusses stages and treatment options associated with this medical condition. Click on one of the hyperlinked topics at the top of the webpage to be...
Other
American Podiatric Medical Association
This site for the American Podiatric Medical Association is a good site for information on podiatry.
Other
Cook Children's Health Care System: Health Information: Videos and Animations
Collection of videos and animations that explain a variety of medical procedures, conditions, and treatments.
Other
Parkinson's Disease Foundation: Prescription Medications
This site discusses various treatments including medication and surgery to treat, not cure, Parkinson's Disease. Additional information is located on the left side of this site.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Does Anesthesia Work?
Steven Zheng explains what we know about the science behind anesthesia. [4:56]
Mark Harden's Artchive
The Artchive: Thomas Eakins
Following the biographical information, this site gives you a good reproduction of "The Gross Clinic" as well as several of Eakins' other paintings.
Other
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
This resource provides much information about specific procedures. Also has updated news about what's going on in the field of plastic surgery.
Other
American College of Emergency Physicians
Home page of a professional organization of Physicians working in emergency medical settings. Site includes a great deal of information about emergency medicine, including the education of EMT-Paramedics.
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Kids Health: Childhood Cancer
This article gives information about childhood cancer and its most common cause, genetic mutation. Treatment information is also included.
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Kids Health: What's It Like to Have Surgery
Do you want to know more about what one might expect during surgery? If so, this Kids Health article will provide you with a good understanding of what you can anticipate before, during, and after surgery. Don't miss the link on this...