• Emergency medicine
• AIDS
• Example: Kidney disease
• Alcohol
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Emotional support

• Getting old
• Getting fertile
• Disabilities
• Drugs
• Headache
• Herpes
• Complementary and alternative medicine

• Weight loss
• List of health information resources
• Other health related links
• Smoking
• Red Cross and Red Crescent
• Computers and health
• The Visible Man

Emergency medicine

Practicing First Aid without proper coaching can be as dangerous as not doing it at all. A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing! The tips found on these links are not meant to be a substitute for attending a professional First Aid Course!

http://www.redcross.org/hss/facpr.html		(General)
http://www.familyinternet.com/babycare/dkfirsta.htm		(Babies)
http://www.pe.net/%7Eiddpc1/emergenc.htm		(Dental)

AIDS

The U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease home page is a rich resource of AIDS related information. The World Health Organization's Global Programme on AIDS is at http://www.unaids.org/, and the Official American Medical Association's (AMA) AIDS resource at http://www.ama-assn.org/special/hiv/hivhome.htm.
ÆGIS claims to be the largest HIV/AIDS web site in the world. Its Today's HIV News, also available via email subscription, provides the latest news on treatment, statistics, policy, and research.
This Hong Kong page at http://www.iohk.com/UserPages/mlau/aidshome.html has general information on AIDS, treatments and infections information, organizations, many links, etc.
Usenet has newsgroups like sci.med.aids (AIDS: treatment, pathology/biology of HIV, prevention), bionet.molbio.hiv, sci.med.aids. For more information, see http://www.aids.wustl.edu.
HIVNET is an international network for HIV and AIDS information and discussion. For information, try one of these links

http://www.hivnet.nl/
http://hivnet.fhcrc.org/

Example: Kidney disease

In Chapter 1, I told you that my wife has a rare disease called Polycystic Kidneys. Let me provide more details about what happened during the "online health trip" to CompuServe with her doctor:

The command "GO HEALTH" gave us the following menu:

1. HealthNet
2. Human Sexuality
3. Consumer Health
4. NORD Services/Rare Disease Database
5. PaperChase (MEDLINE)
6. Information USA/Health
7. Handicapped User's Database
8. Disabilities Forum
9. Aids Information
10. Cancer Forum

Another menu, listing available "PROFESSIONAL FORUMS," had choices like AAMSI Medical Forum and Health Forum. We also searched several medical databases.
Menu selection five gave us The National Library of Medicine's database (MEDLINE), full of references to biomedical literature.
This database had more than five million references to articles from 4,000 magazines from 1966 and up to the time of our search (1991). In 1994, it had grown to seven million references. Easy navigation by menus. Easy to search.
Those with no medical training may find it difficult to understand the information retrieved from MEDLINE. If this is the case for you, consider using databases of consumer health information, such as HealthNet or Health Database Plus on CompuServe.
The AAMSI Medical Forum (MedSIG) is sponsored by The American Association for Medical Systems and Informatics (AAMSI). It is for professionals within health care, people within associated technical fields, and ordinary CompuServe users. Its members meet to find, develop and swap information.

MedSIG has a library with programs and information files. This is an example of what you can find there:

ATLAS.ARC          21-Sep-88 30161 
 
Keywords: STEREOTAXIC STEREOTACTIC STEREOTAXIS 
ATLAS THALAMOTOMY MAP FUNCTIONAL GIF 
 
This contains several of the most useful stereotaxic
maps from the Schaltenbrand and Wahren Atlas in GIF 
format.  If you can get GIF into your CAD or drawing
program, you can scale the maps to fit your 
individualized patient's AC-PC distance, thereby 
generating a customized map for your patient.

CompuServe offers many programs for reading GIF files, and converting GIF files to other graphical formats.
Through IQuest, we searched medical databases. Simple menus helped define relevant search terms. When done, IQuest searched selected databases for us, and presented the selected articles on our local computer screen.
We used the "SmartScan" search mode in the "Medical research" area. IQuest searched several databases with a minimum of manual intervention.
First, it reported that the following databases would be included in the search:

BRS databases:

• Ageline - Contains references to and abstracts of materials on aging and the elderly. Covers psychological, medical, economic, and political concerns.
• AIDS Database - Includes critically selected articles covering all aspects of AIDS, (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), and AIDS-related research.
• AIDS Knowledge Base - Provides an online textbook of the most current information on AIDS available from San Francisco General Hospital.
• Combined Health Information Database - For professionals, patients, and the general public, CHID contains references to a variety of materials on arthritis, diabetes, health education, digestive diseases, and high blood pressure. Provides abstracts.
• Embase - Includes extensive abstracts of articles related to biomedicine from medical journals worldwide. About 40% of the references are online only.
• Rehabdata - Covers articles, books, reports, and audiovisual materials dealing with the rehabilitation of the physically and mentally handicapped. References only.
• Sport Database - Indexes publications dealing with sports, including training, medicine, education, and history. Drawn mostly from English and French with technical articles from other languages.

Dialog databases:

• BioBusiness - Deals with the business aspects of biotechnology and biomedical research. Draws from BIOSIS and MANAGEMENT CONTENTS.
• BIOSIS Previews - Provides international coverage of all aspects of biological science.
• Cancerlit - Monitors articles from journals and other technical publications dealing with all aspects of cancer research throughout the world. Includes abstracts.
• Clinical Abstracts - Covers human clinical study articles of major importance selected from leading medical journals. Includes all aspects of clinical medicine. Corresponds to Abstracts in Internal Medicine. Abstracts available.
• Life Sciences Collection - Abstracts technical literature in the life sciences from journals and other scientific publications worldwide.
• Medline (1966 - to date) - Indexes articles from medical journals published worldwide. Corresponds to Index Medicus, International Nursing Index and Index to Dental Literature. Includes abstracts in roughly 40% of the records.
• SciSearch - Monitors worldwide literature across a wide range of scientific and technological disciplines. Produced by the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI).

Next, we entered our search term: "LIVER AND CYST/". The search word "CYST/" signified "cyst" should match any words starting with these four characters.

While searching, IQuest gave the following progress report:

  Scanning BRS databases. 
 
  Accessing Network...........Completed. 
  Accessing Database Host.....Completed. 
  Logging on..................Completed. 
  Logging on (second step)....Completed. 
  Selecting Databases.........Completed. 
 
  Each period equals one line 
  of scanned data.  This may take 
  several minutes.......................

It reported in the same way while "Scanning Dialog databases."
When the search results were presented, we quickly browsed the article abstracts, ordered two articles to be sent us by mail, and typed BYE.
CompuServe reported "Off at 09:12 EST 17-Nov-88 Connect time = 0:35." The two articles arrived in Norway by mail a few weeks later.
The trip, including visits in medical forums, took 35 minutes. The cost, including local telephone and network charges, was US$95. Of this total cost, the extra cost of searching through IQuest amounted to US$54.00. We all felt that the costs were well justified.

A note about costs: The online tour was done manually, using full menus. We discussed our search strategy while connected. This is more expensive than logging off to plan the next moves. Also, note that the extra cost of searching IQuest ($54) was not time dependent. Note that the cost of doing an equivalent search today may well be lower.

Since then, I first promised to donate one of my kidneys to her when the time came. This prompted me (in 1993) to join a mailing list for "Organ transplant recipients and anyone else interested in the issues" (the TRNSPLNT mailing list).
In October 1995, came D-Day. We were both enrolled at the Rikshospitalet in Norway. Her two kidneys were taken out, and my left kidney was put in there instead. The time at the hospital was critical, and we almost lost her. However, in late spring things started slowly to pick up again!!
If you're facing a transplant, visit The TransWeb - Transplantation and Donation page. It is well- informed and useful with information of interest to patients as well as professionals.

Alcohol

Has your life been affected by someone else's drinking? The Al-Anon & Alateen WWW Server is offered by a world-wide organization for the families and friends of alcoholics. Alateen is for teenagers.
If you are concerned about someone else's drinking, or were raised in an alcoholic home, then this resource may be for you. It offers a self-help recovery program for families and friends of alcoholics whether or not the alcoholic seeks help or even recognizes the existence of a drinking problem. Information is provided in several languages.

Cancer

Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. If the spread is not controlled, it can result in death. Anyone can get cancer. Since incidence rises with age, most cases affect adults in mid-life or older.
Researchers estimate that if everything known about the prevention of cancer was applied, up to two-thirds of cancer could be prevented (source: The American Cancer Society).
Subscribe to the CANCER-L discussion list. A while ago, a member from Brazil posted the following message on CANCER-L:

"A close friend was just diagnosed with acute leukemia of a type called calapositive pre-B linphoplastic. It is supposedly an early diagnosis since he is not anemic. We are very shocked but he is reacting quite bravely and all he wants is to have access to literature on his condition. Are there any new genetic engineering developments effectively clinically available? What is the present state of knowledge about this specific form of leukemia?

He was diagnosed three hours ago, is 48 yrs old, and will start chemotherapy tomorrow. He was informed that chemotherapy is quite effective in this type of leukemia. But we wonder if there isn't a possibility to use gene therapy.

Any help will be greatly appreciated. - Dora."

Dora had several helpful replies. This came from the United States:

"In response to the request for information on treatment for leukemia, I recommend that you access CancerNet, the National Cancer Institute's mail server on the Internet which provides current information on treatment for leukemia. To request the Contents List and Instructions, send a mail message to

cancernet@icicb.nci.nih.gov (Internet address)

Leave the subject line blank, and in the body of the mail message, enter "HELP." When you receive the Contents list, request the statement for Adult Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (cn-101024).

There are also News and General Information items, under the Heading PDQ Database Information in the Contents List which provide information on centers which have access to Physician Data Query, NCI's database of cancer treatment information which includes clinical trials information for leukemia. - Cheryl."

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Online Support Group is an information list and online support group for patients, caregivers, and medical professionals.
CancerNet is the U.S. National Cancer Institute's international information center. It offers a quick and easy way of getting recommended treatment guidelines from the National Cancer Institute's Physician Data Query system. Languages are English and Spanish. Check these links:

http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov
http://wwwicic.nci.nih.gov/icichome.htm
http://imsdd.meb.uni-bonn.de/cancernet/cancernet.html [Germany]

Other links:

National Cancer Center, Japan
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in France
The World Health Organization (WHO)
The International Union Against Cancer - in English and French
OncoLink
The German Cancer Research Center
(Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum) - in German and English

Check Breast Cancer Information Clearinghouse's "After Diagnosis: Common Questions & Expectations of Cancer Patients and Their Families".
Oncology Tools - hosted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - offers information related to cancer and approved cancer drug therapies for consumers, patients, and health care professionals.
The Medical Information Archives links to an index of archived messages from Usenet groups dealing with cancer.
The Online Leukemia Support Group is for for patients, caregivers, and professionals who are interested in and involved with all types of leukemia. Archives of Leukemia can be accessed from http://www.rwneill.com/publishing/ and http://reference.com. See http://www.egroups.com/list/leukemia/info.html.
You should also check the HEM-ONC listserv site.

Diabetes

The patient oriented Diabetes FAQ has been collected among members of the misc.health.diabetes newsgroup. Also, check these Internet resources:

http://www.ability.org.uk/diabetes.html
http://www.diabetic.org.uk/index.htm
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/tools/faq.htm

The Diabetes News Page provides the latest news on diabetes and related subjects, and has informative links.
The DIABETIC mailing list is where diabetic patient can exchange ideas, comments, gripes, fears, or whatever, related to his or her condition. Expect to find lots of "real world" accounts about living with diabetes.

Disabilities

Online conferences give equal access to all persons. Everybody is treated the same way, regardless if they sit in a wheel chair, have a hearing impairment, stutter, cannot speak clearly, have difficulties in thinking or acting quickly, or just have a different looks.
You need not worry about typing errors. Those who read them will never know whether it is because you never learned how to write on a computer, or if it is because you have difficulties in controlling your movements.
You alone decide if others are to know about your personal disability. If you want it to be a secret, then it will remain a secret.
Nobody can possibly know that you are mute and lame from the neck and down, that computer communication is your main gate into the outer world, and that you are writing messages with a stick attached to your forehead. Therefore, joining the online world has changed the lives of many people with disabilities.
Computer communications have opened a new world for those who are forced to stay at home, or who thinks that it is too difficult to travel. Those who can easily drive their car to the library, often have difficulties in understanding the significance of this.
Usenet has alt.education.disabled. It covers all areas of disabilities, technical, medical, educational, legal, etc. CompuServe's Disabilities Forum has sections called: General Interest, Develop. Disabilities, Emotional Disturbances, Hearing Impairments, Learning Disabilities, Vision Impairments, Mobility Impaired, Rights/Legislation, Education/Employment and Family Life/Leisure.
The AUTISMTALK mailing list is devoted to the developmentally disabled, their teachers, and those interested in this area.
The BLIND-L list focuses on "Computer Use by and for the Blind." BLINDFAM is for blind people and their families. Sighted people are welcome to take part if any member of their family has a visual impairment.
DEAF-L is the "Deaf Discussion List," and DEAFBLND the "Deaf-Blind Discussion List."
DEAF-MAG is a weekly Deaf Magazine. The Central Institute for the Deaf is at: http://cidmac.wustl.edu/, and there's a Deafdigest.
BACKS-L discusses research on low back pain disability. There is a large amount of disability-related information and links at http://www.eskimo.com/~jlubin/disabled.html.
ADVOCACY is a discussion list dedicated to addressing the issues of people with disabilities in bettering their lives and protecting their rights.
Here are some Web sites devoted to the blind and disabled:

http://www.nfb.org/default.htm
http://www.rit.edu:80/~easi/

The Internet Mental Health Resources home page (Canada): http://www.mentalhealth.com/
LD OnLine offers information on learning disabilities, learning disorders, attention deficit disorder, ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dysnomia, speech disorder, reading difficulties, special education, parenting, teaching, psychologists, pediatricians.

Drugs

For information about drugs, check http://www.links2go.com/more/http:/www.drugtext.org/. It offers an abundance of links to information about drug abuse, drug dependence, and about drugs like Amphetamines, Cannabis, Cocaine/Crack, Ecstasy, Ketamine, LSD, Nitrites/Poppers, Opiates/Heroin, Solvents, Steroids, Tranquillizers.

Emotional support

There are over 200 resources on the Internet offering emotional support. Areas covered include Abuse, Addiction, Anxiety and panic, Attention Deficit, Broken Relationships, Divorce, Depression, Loneliness, Obsessive- Compulsive, Personality Disorders, Schizophrenia, Low Self Esteem, Suicide, etc. Check out the links at http://www.compulink.co.uk/~net-services/, and see the Panic-Anxiety Page.
If you are already addicted to the Internet, don't hesitate. Click for "Netaholics Anonymous."

Getting old

Ageing is focused at http://alpha.genebee.msu.su/agenews.html. The page has links to bionet.molbio.ageing, sci.life-extension, and archives of old postings at BIOSCI/bionet.
The Alzheimer's disease - What's New page brings summaries of the most recent research and news updates.
Ageline is a database produced by the American Association of Retired Persons. It does an excellent job covering research about older persons, particularly on consumer issues and health care, by summarizing journal articles and the contents of other published reports.
While our "face-to-face" world sometimes makes it difficult for older people to participate in discussions between young people, this is not the situation in the online world. All people are treated the same way. It is impossible for others to know your age, unless someone tells them.

Getting fertile

The Atlanta Reproductive Health Centre informs about women's health issues such as infertility and endometriosis. An online book for couples describing infertility treatment is included. A photo gallery illustrates various problems that result in pelvic pain and infertility. Various surgical treatments are shown. Text and graphics explore the latest in high-tech fertility options.

Headache

ACHE - Understanding Headache is worth a visit for sufferers. Understanding the problem is the first step towards solutions.
The Migraine page provides answers to: What is a Migraine Headache? How is it treated?

Herpes

"In the U.S. alone, an estimated 40 million adults have genital herpes, and 50 million might have oral herpes (cold sores)," said the Herpes Education page. It covers symptoms, diagnosis, transmission, treatments, medications, self- help, pregnancy, recurrences, current research, personal experiences, diet and nutrition, products, and have pointers to other Web sites.
Also, visit http://www.racoon.com/herpes/ for more information and links on treatment, support, research.

Complementary and alternative medicine

The US National Institute of Health's OAM Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Citation Index consists of more than 90,000 bibliographic citations from 1966 to 1997, obtained from the National Library of Medicine’s Medline database. Users may perform a search of the bibliographic data or browse through citations organized by CAM system, disease, or method.
"Healthcare in India" offers Holistic Healing, a 20-part series on the ancient art of holistic healing and mind-body integration.
HOLISTIC-L is dedicated to "providing information and discussion on holistic concepts and methods of living which provide a natural way of dealing with the challenges of life." Here are some topics dealt with in this forum:

Various Dimensions of Holistic Healing and Health
States of Consciousness
Meditation and the role it plays in spiritual/physical health
The impact of a healthy diet - including Herbs and Vitamins
Bodywork - such as Rolfing, Trager bodywork, Reichian, etc.
Acupuncture/pressure
Hypnosis and Biofeedback
Visualizations and Affirmations
Spiritual Healing - Psychic healing methods
Bioenergetics
The holistic connection between mind and body
Honest discussion of topics relevant to personal/spiritual growth - And anything else within context for the betterment of the world.

The following message is typical:

From: Helen Subject: Re: Asthma and Sinus Problems To: Multiple recipients of list HOLISTIC

My condolences to fellow people allergic to cats. Cats and strawberries are two of the most allergenic substances. Behavorial changes have proven to be EVERYTHING to me. The techniques I've employed have helped many others. First, try sleeping at a 45 degree angle. This usually requires piling up pillows. The elevation of the head facilitates drainage from the sinuses. When the situation gets really bad, I've slept sitting up on a couch or arm chair propped up by numerous pillows and cushions. This technique can take some getting used to, but, it works like a charm and is kinder to your system than drug therapy.
Second, try "ephedra" tea. This is an herb found in Chinese herb shops. Ask the herbalist how to prepare it.
I highly recommend the book "Natural Health, Natural Medicine" by Andrew Weil, M.D. of U of A Med School in Tucson. See pages 253-256 for more information on asthma.
Fourth, stay hydrated. This means not only drinking PLENTY of fluids, but humidifying the house (that is if you are not also allergic to molds).
Basic behavorial techniques are important....diet, exercise, etc. etc, ...but this is the holistic network...I'm preaching to the choir...
Finally, take heart! Being allergic to cats is not well received by cat lovers...often we're cat lovers ourselves. Depending on the breed of cat, there is a good chance you will eventually habituate to those you are around over the long term. Good luck, the advice about sleeping with your head significantly elevated is the best I have ever given out to fellow sinus problem sufferers. It really works!!

Helen.

HomeoNet, a service of the Institute of Global Communications (IGC), is for those interested in homeopathic medicine. The Homeopathic Internet Resource List is a catalogue of net resources on Homeopathy.
Also, you may want to check these sites:

http://www.people.virginia.edu/~pjb3s/ComplementaryHomePage.html
http://www.cc.emory.edu/WHSCL/medweb.html
http://www.healthwwweb.com/
http://dir.yahoo.com/health/alternative_medicine/

Islamic Medical Manuscripts is an illustrated, online catalog of essays on featured texts accompanied by thumbnail images, physical descriptions, provenance, and additional resources.

Weight loss

The Diet-bflo mailing list is for the discussion of Weight Loss issues -- Sure, there is NO one way that is perfect for everyone, and the members share ups and downs and in-betweens.

List of health information resources

You may want to browse the comprehensive guide to Internet Clinical Medicine resources, and check Medterms.com when you encounter an unknown medical term (classic or contemporary).
Medscape offers free searching of the National Library of Medicine's MEDLINE abstracts database, and lots of information and news in full text for practitioners and health care consumers.
OMNI is a gateway to Internet resources in medicine, biosciences, health care and health management. You can browse and search the comprehensive list of United Kingdom resources or the best resources from around the World.
At http://www.people.virginia.edu/~pjb3s/Acupuncture.html, you'll find a comprehensive list of acupuncture links.
Here are some resources that may be of interest to people not working in the health profession:

ALLERGY		About all types of human allergies - how allergies influence our health and lifestyles, treatments for allergies from the consumer perspective and experience, self-help prevention of allergy symptoms, allergy self-care, allergy support systems, and basic facts. Related topics also include hives, sinusitis, asthma, itches, eczema, rashes, sinus, nasal and respiratory difficulties, mastocytosis, etc.
AMALGAM		Mercury Poisoning from Dental Amalgam
BEHAVIOR		Behavioral and Emotional Disorders in Children.
HERB		Medicinal and Aromatic Plants discussion. Make sure you also visit http://sunsite.unc.edu/herbmed for databases containing a wealth of interesting information.
SPORTPSY		Exercise and Sports Psychology.
talk.abortion		About abortion.
MALARIA		a forum for anyone wishing to ask, preach, or communicate on the general subject of malaria.

These mailing lists often save all messages in log files, and let you search these files for topics of interest. Thus, they are both living discussion forums and interesting searchable databases!
Mednews is a weekly electronic newsletter. Its columns bring regular medical news summaries from USA Today, Center for Disease Control MMWR, weekly AIDS Statistics from CDC, and more.
The World Health Organization provides access to world health statistics, WHO press releases, full text of selected WHO publications and more .
You can easily find where to find information about different health topics provided by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) by using the irsearch service at http://search.info.nih.gov/.

Other health related links

The MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia contains over 4,000 articles and medical images organized in eight topical sections: Disease, Injury, Nutrition, Poison, Special, Surgery, Symptoms, and Tests.
The Ear, Nose, and Throat Manual offers general information regarding some of the more common diseases in ear, nose, throat such as: ear infections, ear tubes, tinnitus, nasal obstruction, rhinitis, nosebleeds, sinusitus, sinus surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, septoplasty, tonsillitis, adenoid hypertrophy, tonsillectomy, snoring, adenoidectomy, obstructive sleep apnea, uvulopalatopharygoplasty, hoarseness, head and neck cancer .
AllAllergy.net is a metasite of resources on allergies, asthma and food intolerance.
The ChiMed webpage functions as a clearinghouse for scholars who study the history of medicine in China.
CYSTIC-L is a free email service dedicated to the exchange of information and support specific to cystic fibrosis. An extensive Cystic-L Handbook is available on-line (contains much CF information, and references to other CF resources.
Information about the Hepatitis B Information and Support List can be found at http://hbv.web-page.net.
Multiple sclerosis - MS is the site of the International MS Support Foundation. Hundreds of articles and links. For those with MS, their family, and friends. Also, check this portal to MS information.
Diarrhoea: http://www.bdf.org.uk/leaflets/diarrhoe.html. Medline Plus has a comprehensive psoriasis resource.
The US National Center on Sleep Disorders Research (NCSDR) offers information on sleep disorders and related resources for both the general public and the scientific community. Talkaboutsleep.com is an Internet sleep information community providing information about sleep and sleep disorders with chat support, and message boards, and articles.
Many additional health and medicine links: http://www.HealthAtoZ.com/
The Disability and Medical Resource Directory covers disability products, medical products and resources for the disabled, elderly, caregivers and healthcare providers.

Smoking

The No Smoke Cafe supports people recovering from addiction to cigarettes. It is for anybody with an interest in quitting smoking or in helping others quit. The NOSMOKE mailing list is for "support to people who want to quit smoking cigarettes, cigars or stop using smokeless tobacco products. It is for people who want to quit, are already quit, or anyone supporting a significant other who would like to quit."
(Avoid Usenet's alt.smokers - about "Puffing on tobacco," Cigarsoft.com, and the Cigar Intelligence Agency.
The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has their Web home page at http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/nhlbi/nhlbi.htm For comprehensive information about cardiology, coronary care, angioplasty, heart attack, stroke, vascular disease, tachycardia, angina, cholesterol, blood pressure, heartburn, atherosclerosis, hypertension, see http://www.hearthome.com/.

Red Cross and Red Crescent

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has a presence at http://www.ifrc.org/. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is at http://www.icrc.ch.

Computers and health

Oh, yes! Almost forgot Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). You may know it as typing injury. Start by browsing The Typing Injury FAQ document, then follow the leads.
The RSI Newsletter is for people who suffer from keyboard related injuries. It is regularly posted to the SOREHAND mailing list, for Discussion of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, etc.
There is a Chronic fatigue syndrome / Myalgic encephalomyelitis Web page, an interesting Carpal Tunnel Syndrome page, and a Co-Cure mailing list - "the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Information Exchange."
If you have even the slightest pain in your arm or shoulder that could be related to your use of a computer, check out these leads. Personally, I lingered too long, and it took me over nine months to be reasonably well again.

Act now!

The Visible Man

For 3-dimensional digitized images of the human body, point your browser at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/research/visible/visible_human.html. Beware! While these pictures are very interesting, they are also big. You may also want to try Human Anatomy On-line.
If you need more, visit Galaxy Net's Medicine page. It contains several subject areas as well as powerful search engines tied to specialty and subspecialty areas. Galaxy searches Internet documents and offers listings tied to specialty areas and topical interests.