Resources for Patients

AIDS Research Information Center
AIDS Research Information Center (ARIC), Inc. is a private, non-profit AIDS medical information service, whose mission is 'Patient Empowerment through Information'.

All the Virology of the WWW
On 'All the Virology on the WWW', you can find information about viruses, virology, microbiology and infectious disease. This comprehensive index site aims to provide information to a wide audience including virologists, students and patients.

American Academy of Dermatology
The Patient Information section provides the general public with access to a wide variety of information about the specialty of dermatology. Included are find links to foundations and patient support groups, news updates related to dermatological conditions and patient education.

American Herpes Foundation (AHF)
The official website of the American Herpes Foundation(AHF), a non-profit organization committed to improving the management and prevention of herpesvirus infections through research and education. The site contains both patient and physician information, and details of the AHF publication, the AHF Monitor.

American Social Health Association
The website of the American Social Health Association (ASHA), which is a non-profit organization dedicated to stopping sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and their harmful consequences to individuals, families and communities. Carries information about support groups, the range of hotlines operated by ASHA and STD news.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an agency of the US Department of Health and Human Services. Contains news, scientific data and statistics, details of CDC publications, health information and advice for travellers.

Doctor's Guide to the Internet
Doctor's Guide to the Internet is brought to you by P/S/L Consulting Group Inc., an organization dedicated to providing the information and information services most likely to help promote the informed and appropriate use of medicines by healthcare professionals and organizations as well as by the people to whom they are prescribed.

Health Advice Companies
The Health Advice Companies are a network of clinics and medical research facilities that aim to provide state-of-the-art patient care and access to cutting edge research. Their website includes information on current clinical trials, patient care referrals, education material and other resources and links.

healthfinder®
healthfinder® is a gateway consumer health and human services information website from the United States government.

Healthgate
The Healthgate mission is to be a pre-eminent electronic source of objective and credible health and medical information for healthcare professionals, their patients and consumers.

Herpestrial.org
Herpestrial.org is the dedicated website of the Herpes Clinical Research Study. The objective of this European study is to evaluate a new treatment in genital herpes recurrences. The site contains background information on genital herpes, the Herpes Clinical Research Study, the selection criteria of the study and the countries/cities where the study is being conducted.

HerpesWeb
The HerpesWeb site provides comprehensive information about genital herpes for both the general public and healthcare professionals. General visitors will find information about recognizing genital herpes, living with herpes, and treatment options. The healthcare professionals’ section has been developed to facilitate the proper exchange of information and medical views with respect to a particular topic. These pages contain information about treatment options, congresses, management strategies and much more.

Herpes Web Ring
The Herpes Web Ring is a list of web pages that have anything to do with the herpes simplex virus (I or II).

HIV InSight
HIV InSight is an information resource on AIDS-related issues. You'll find the latest findings in clinical research, along with such things as what researchers say works and doesn't work for preventing the disease.

International Herpes Alliance
The International Herpes Alliance (IHA) is a newly formed organization that aims to offer support and information to those with genital herpes, those helping to manage the disease and national patient support groups around the world. It is an independent, non-profit association run by a board of people from diverse backgrounds, including patients, medical professionals and patient support group leaders.

Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases
The official website of the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases. Offers information for patients and professionals. Has links to special interest groups in the UK, including the Herpes Simplex Advisory Panel.

Med Help
Med Help provides patient medical information via its virtual medical centre. The site includes a large medical library, news and patient networking.

Medicdirect
Medicdirect.co.uk is a free, interactive website that provides a complete health information resource for both consumers and medical practitioners. The site is hosted by 26 leading specialists in the field of medicine; these consultants also comprise the majority shareholders in the company.

MediStudy
MediStudy.com is Canada’s trusted source of clinical trial information. The site gives patients, caregivers and health professionals a better understanding of how research works, the safeguards for patients in clinical studies, and the responsibilities of those involved in research. Search their database for specific clinical trials that are now recruiting patients.

Melbourne Herpes
The Melbourne Herpes Self Help Group is a non-profit organization that offers support to people with genital herpes. Their website includes a useful links section.

Neuroanatomy & Neuropathology on the Internet
A searchable and browse-able directory compiled for medical students, residents, and other health professionals.

National AIDS Trust
The official website of the National AIDS Trust (NAT). NAT is a UK-based charity dedicated to policy research and campaigning to improve prevention efforts and the quality of life of people with HIV.

Netdoctor
Netdoctor features a wealth of information about diseases, health and medicine. It is written by leading doctors in a comprehensive and concise language.

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society aims to advance the knowledge of pediatric infectious diseases and its application to the care of children, including diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. The website includes patient resources, a journal listing, and details of training opportunities, meetings and events.

Ta Druga Opryszczka.pl
The Polish website www.tadrugaopryszczka.pl was launched on the 1st Dec 2007 with two main aims: 1. Provide the updated information about diagnosis, treatment and prevention of genital herpes in Poland to lay public and doctor; 2. Support and organise together with sponsors and Center for STD the first screening study in Poland on HSV-2