Topics: Medicine : Medical Specialties
Medical Specialties are for sites that pertain to information, practitioners, clinics and resources on the listed medical speciality. In turn, each sub-category of the Medical Speciality is broken down into areas related to that sub-category such as: Clinics and Hospitals, Journals, and
Aerospace Medicine
Aerospace Medicine is a branch of preventive medicine that is concerned with the physiological and psychological stresses on the human body in flight.
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Allergist
List of specialists in Allergy. For diseases see the link to "Allergies."
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Andrology
Andrology is defined as the branches of science and medicine dealing with reproductive functions of the male under physiological and pathological conditions.
Clinics and Practices,
Conferences,
Journals,
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Anesthesiology
World wide web sites concerned with anesthesiology, the practice of this medical specialty and related areas.
Associations,
Departments,
Journals,
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Behavioral Medicine
Behavior is a major factor in health and quality of life. Exercise, smoking, diet, ways of handling stress, are all behaviors, and all have huge impacts on health; to promote or damage health.
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Cardiology
Cardiology is the medical specialty dealing with diseases and disorders of the heart and the circulatory system.
Clinics and Practices,
Diagnostic Tests,
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Critical Care
Critical care evolved from an historical recognition that the needs of patients with acute, life-threatening illness or injury could be better treated if they were grouped into specific areas of the hospital.
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Dermatology
This category features web sites about general dermatology issues. Dermatology is a medical specialty concerned with the skin, its structure, functions, diseases, and treatment.
Academic Departments and Institutes,
Associations,
Atlases,
Journals,
Physicians and Clinics,
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Diving Medicine
Diving Medicine is a specialized area of medical science dealing with the biological effects of the undersea environment on health and safety.
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Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine is the medical specialty that focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessaryto prevent death or any further disability.
Clinics and Physicians,
Hospital Departments,
Journals,
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Endocrinology
A subspecialty of internal medicine concerned with the metabolism, physiology, and disorders of the endocrine system including all endocrine glands (ductless, hormone-producing glands), such as the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreatic and pituitary glands.
Clinics and Practices,
Journals,
Organizations,
Reproductive,
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Family Medicine
Family Medicine is the medical specialty concerned with the total health care of the individual and family.
Associations,
Clinics and Physicians,
Journals,
Remote and Rural,
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Gastroenterology
A subspecialty of internal medicine concerned with the study of the physiology and diseases of the digestive system and related structures (esophagus, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas).
Academic Departments,
Clinics and Physicians,
Endoscopy,
Journals,
Organizations,
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Geriatrics
Geriatric Medicine is a branch of general medicine concerned with the clinical, preventive, remedial and social aspects of illness in older people.
Associations,
Clinics and Physicians,
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Hematology
A subspecialty of internal medicine concerned with morphology, physiology, and pathology of the blood and blood-forming tissues.
Associations,
Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation,
Blood Banks,
Blood Products,
Clinics and Physicians,
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Infectious Diseases
This is a sub-specialty of Internal Medicine, and involves further training beyond that of a general physician.
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Internal Medicine
A medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the internal organ systems of adults.
Associations,
Clinics and Practices,
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Nephrology
A subspecialty of internal medicine concerned with the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the kidney.
Clinics and Practices,
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Neurology
The study of nervous system. The branch of medicine that deals with the structure and function of the nervous system and the treatment of the diseases and disorders that affect it.
Academic Departments and Institutes,
Associations,
Clinical Neurophysiology,
Clinics and Practices,
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Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear medicine documents organ function and structure, in contrast to diagnostic radiology, which is based upon anatomy.
Teaching Files,
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
The branch of medicine that deals with obstetrics and gynecology.
Clinics and Physicians,
Education,
Gynecology,
Journals,
Obstetrics,
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Occupational Medicine
Medical specialty concerned with the promotion and maintenance of the physical and mental health of employees in occupational settings.
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Oncology
A subspecialty of internal medicine concerned with the study of neoplasms (tumors).
Medical Oncology,
Organizations,
Pediatric Oncology,
Radiotherapy,
Surgical Oncology,
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Ophthalmology
Welcome to Ophthalmology "The branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, functions, pathology, and treatment of the eye."
Children,
Clinics and Practices,
Education,
Institutes,
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Pain Management
What is Pain Management? (i) the systematic study of clinical and basic science and its application for the reduction of pain and suffering; (ii) the blending of tools, techniques and principles taken from the discrete healing art disciplines and reformulated as a holistic application for the reduction of pain and suffering; and (iii) a newly emerging discipline emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach with a goal of reduction of pain and suffering.
Chronic Pain,
Clinics and Practices,
Organizations,
Pediatrics,
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Palliative Care
Palliative care is the active total care of patients whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment.
Associations,
Pediatric,
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Pathology
Pathology is the term used for disease processes, the scientific study of them, and/or their detection using various tests and equipment.
Academic Departments,
Associations,
Cytopathology,
Dermatopathology,
Forensic Pathology,
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Pediatrics
Pediatrics is the branch of medicine concerned with the care and development of children and with the prevention and treatment of children's diseases.
Academic Departments,
Associations,
Clinics and Physicians,
Education,
Journals,
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Perinatology
This is a subspecialty of obstetrics and neonatology concerned with the care of the mother and fetus when there are increased risks of complications.
Journals,
Organizations,
Research,
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Podiatry
Podiatry is the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment and care of the feet.
Clinics and Physicians,
Education,
Organizations,
Publications,
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Psychiatry
Psychiatry is a medical specialty practiced by physicians with an M.D. or D.O. degree. Psychiatrists treat patients with mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
Academic Departments,
Associations,
Clinics and Practitioners,
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Pulmonary Medicine
A subspecialty of internal medicine concerned with the study of the respiratory system. It is especially concerned with diagnosis and treatment of diseases and defects of the lungs and bronchial tree.
Clinics and Physicians,
Journals,
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Radiology
This category is for information, organizations, groups, medical concerns and any other information dealing with Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging such as x-ray, MRI and Ultrasound.
Departments,
Digital and Teleradiology,
Directories,
Education,
Employment,
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Rehabilitation Medicine
A branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and help for recovery for somebody who has survived a serious injury or illness or an addiction, that will enable him or her to live a healthy and productive life.
Clinics and Practices,
Journals,
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Rheumatology
A subspecialty of internal medicine concerned with the study of inflammatory or degenerative processes and metabolic derangement of connective tissue structures which pertain to a variety of musculoskeletal disorders, such as arthritis.
Associations,
Clinics and Physicians,
Journals,
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Sports Medicine
Clinics,
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Toxicology
Toxicology is the scientific study of poisons, especially their effects on the body and their antidotes.
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Wilderness Medicine
Education,
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