Resource Links

A portfolio of Internet sites developed, or sponsored in-part, by Roche Pharmaceuticals in the U.S.

http://www.adipos.com
Adipos© - Obesity Database
ADIPOS is a comprehensive database containing more than 6,000 journal citations related to obesity, its sequelae and treatment. To help physicians and other healthcare professionals obtain appropriate information that may affect your patients' outcomes, the database connects you immediately to information on epidemiology, risk factors, co-morbidities, treatment, nutrition, behavior modification and surgery and the outcomes associated with these interventions.

http://www.anesthesiaweb.com
AnesthesiaWeb - An Educational Resource for Anesthesia Providers
AnesthesiaWeb is an independent educational resource by and for anesthesia providers. This site is supported by an unrestricted grant from Roche Laboratories in partnership with Duke University. Designed in a monthly magazine format, AnesthesiaWeb seeks to present contemporaneous peer-reviewed information of interest to and impact on current anesthesia practices. Content areas are diverse, and include, but are not limited to, ambulatory care, bioengineering, critical care, managed care, medical informatics, pediatrics and pharmacology.

http://gasnet.med.yale.edu
APSF - Conscious Sedation Guidelines
The following content contained within is based upon the evidence-based American Society of Anesthesiologists Guidelines on Sedation and Analgesia by Non-Anesthesiologists.* (The complete guidelines may be obtained by calling your Roche representative at 800-LAROCHE)
*The guidelines have been endorsed by the governing board of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

http://www.preventcancer.org/
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month - Cancer Research Foundation of America
National Colorectal Cancer Month is Hoffmann-La Roche's latest effort in its ongoing commitment to promote colorectal cancer awareness and education to both professional and consumer audiences. The company also sponsors programs such as "Frankly Speaking about Colorectal Cancer," a patient education program conducted in partnership with The Wellness Community. Commitment to these programs derives from Hoffmann-La Roche's heritage of educational support in areas in which they retain a strong research and therapeutic interest, such as oncology.

http://www.medscape.com/cmecenterdirectory/hiv?src=hdr
Continuum of Care - A State-of-the-Art Guide to CME
Welcome to On-Line Interactive HIV/AIDS Continuing Medical Education, sponsored and produced by Medical Education Collaborative and Medscape. This accredited CME program offers state-of-the-art information on each of the topics listed.

This new series of courses has been developed for frontline HIV healthcare professionals. Each course has been peer reviewed by the Clinical Care Options for HIV National Scientific Advisory Board, a group of nationally recognized experts in AIDS research and treatment.
Access to continuing medical education through this site allows you to:

http://www.derm-infonet.com/
Derminfo-Net - The Treatment and Management of Skin Diseases
This Web site provides patients with up-to-date information on the treatment and management of disorders of the skin, hair and nails. Patients and healthcare professionals may utilize this Web site as a resource for educational literature and health guideline descriptions. Information on specific disorders is sponsored and co-developed with industry and the medical community. For information on becoming a part of this endeavor, call 800-845-1865.

http://www.earfacts.com/
Earfacts  - When Your Child Turns to You with an Ear Infection, You Can Turn Here...
Most parents know what it’s like to be up in the middle of the night caring for a child with an ear infection. In fact, ear infections rank second to the common cold as the most common health problem for preschool children.
This overview will help you understand the causes, symptoms and potential dangers of ear infections. With this knowledge, you can be more certain you’re doing everything you can to help your child, no matter what time of day it is.

http://www.facefacts.com/
FaceFacts - Get the Facts About Acne and its Treatment
FaceFacts! was created to encourage people with acne, especially young men, to see a doctor if their acne hasn't cleared up with the products they've tried.

http://www.fluiq.com/
FLUIQ - Check Your Influenza Knowledge
This interactive Web site allows you to measure your knowledge about influenza. How much do you know about influenza subtypes, symptoms, mortality, prevalence, complications and economic impact? Answers and explanations are provided at the conclusion of each question.

http://minisite.medscape.com/tamiflu
Flu Center - Brought to You From CBSHealthwatch by Medscape

http://www.hivresistance.com
HIV - Antiretroviral Drug Resistance
HIVresistance.com is an independent, educational resource dedicated to the advancement of anti-HIV therapy through information sharing and expert discussion of current issues in antiretroviral drug resistance and clinical HIV virology.

Created and directed by its five-member board of HIV research clinicians, HIVresistance.com is designed to help HIV care providers and investigators alike. It provides a focused, accessible source of new information, practical knowledge and opinions on the rapidly evolving issues that surround antiretroviral drug resistance.

HIVresistance.com is funded through the UCLA Clinical AIDS Research and Education (CARE) Center, and is made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from Roche Pharmaceuticals. All content at HIVresistance.com is provided, selected and/or approved exclusively by the HIVresistance.com Advisory Board.

http://www.igotflu.com/
IGOTFLU - Know the Facts About the Flu?
This information is intended to help answer some basic questions about the flu. However, this information cannot take the place of a discussion between you and your healthcare professional. If you have any questions after reading this information, you should check with your healthcare provider.

http://www.idlinks.com/
ID Links - Infectious Diseases and Communications Center
Sponsored in part by Roche.

http://www.medscape.com/pages/editorial/resourcecenters/public/influenzone/rc-influenzone.ov?src=search
InfluenZone   - Sponsored by Roche, Powered by Medscape

Influenza - The A.R.T. of Influenza Management
Roche is pleased to announce the A.R.T. of Influenza Management, an educational series designed to provide physicians and other healthcare professionals with information on the importance of the Awareness, Recognition and Treatment of influenza this upcoming season.

http://hopkins-aids.edu/
Johns Hopkins Aids Service   
This Web site is provided as a resource for physicians and other healthcare professionals in providing care and treatment to patients with HIV/AIDS.

http://www.nabco.org/
NABCO - National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations
The National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO), a network of breast cancer organizations, provides information, assistance and referral to anyone with questions about breast cancer, and acts as a voice for the interests and concerns of breast cancer survivors and women at risk.

http://www.cecity.com/ncpa/obesity/
Obesity Education
Welcome to the Obesity Education monograph series, sponsored through an unrestricted educational grant from Roche Laboratories Inc. and hosted by CECity.com. These accredited CE activities are available for pharmacists and dietitians, and cover a variety of obesity-related topics.

These online CE activities allow you to:

http://www.pssny.org/index_new.htm
PSSNY - Pharmacy Society, State of New York
The Pharmacists Society of the State of New York (PSSNY) is a 119-year-old not-for-profit incorporated society that represents the pharmacist profession and is the largest pharmacy association in New York state. PSSNY is nationally accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education to pharmacists. ACPE is currently the only continuing education institution that the NYS Board of Pharmacy recognizes for purposes of licensure renewal. PSSNY provides thousands of hours of continuing education per year via its 12 regional affiliate organizations and two annual meetings each year.

http://www.diseasebenchmarks.com/
TRU - Total Resource Utilization
The Total Resource Utilization Conspectus is an ongoing series of reports for physicians and other healthcare professionals, discussing the total resource utilization requirements for treating an episode of a specific disease. The data contained in the Conspectus is drawn from health plans across the United States and represents the direct costs of care. The diseases that will be included as part of the Conspectus series were selected based on market research that identified them as important to you and for which comprehensive management of resources improves the possibility of a better outcome.

http://www.tppp.net/
Transplant Patient Partnering Program - Transplant Support Program
Support every step of the way for transplant patients, their families and caregivers.  

http://www.rotrf.org/
Transplantation Research Foundation
The Roche Organ Transplantation Research Foundation is a registered Medical Research Charity whose mission is to advance the science of organ transplantation by supporting research programs through operating grants directly allocated to research projects. Those eligible for operating grants are established members of academic staff in universities, transplant centers and research institutes. The aim of the research must be to improve the outcomes of recipients of organ transplants.

http://www.medscape.com/transplantationhome?pagename=transplantation
Transplant Center  - Sponsored by Roche, Powered by Medscape

http://www.weightlossbasics.com/
Weightlossbasics - The Basic Ingredients for Weight Loss
If you're serious about losing weight, we've got good news for you: There's a lot you can do starting right now to lose weight... and you don't have to go on one of those awful "crash diets." This overview is intended to help answer some basic questions about weight loss and weight-loss success.