Endocrine & Gastrointestinal Links

Endocrine Links

• Endocrine System - From the Nursing Learning Objects Library at Mesa Community College, this site provides a variety of online study tools on the Endocrine system. Web Address / URL:
  http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/dept/d31/nur/learning_objects/_systems/

• Endocrine Glands & Their Hormones - This site from the U.S. National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program provides training modules on the Pituitary & Pineal Glands, Thyroid & Parathyroid Glands, Adrenal Gland, Pancreas, Gonads, and Other Endocrine Glands. Web Address / URL:
  http://training.seer.cancer.gov/module_anatomy/unit6_3_endo_glnds.html

• EndoText.com - "A complete, authoritative source for medical professionals on Diabetes, Thyroid disease, Osteoporosis, Obesity, Reproduction and Sexual Problems, Pituitary Disease, Adrenal, and Endocrine Problems in Children, Pregnancy and Aging."
  Web Address / URL: http://www.endotext.com

• Joslin Diabetes Center - The Joslin Diabetes Center is one of the leading diabetes clinics in the U.S. and is affiliated with the Harvard Medical School. Web Address / URL: http://www.joslin.org/index.asp

• National Diabetes Education Initiative (NDEI) for Healthcare Professionals - The content of this website focuses on Type 2 Diabetes. The following sections are accessible to persons who are not members of NDEI:  Treatment Guidelines, Glossary, and Product Indications. Web Address / URL: http://www.ndei.org

• National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) - Part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the NIDDK website provides links to information on digestive, endocrine, metabolic, kidney, and urologic diseases.
  Web Address / URL: http://www2.niddk.nih.gov/

• The Endocrine System - Information and a diagram of the endocrine system from the American Medical Association's Atlas of the Body. Web Address / URL:
  http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/7157.html

• The Hormone Foundation - This site provides information for health care professionals and patients on endocrine related diseases and conditions. Web Address / URL: http://www.hormone.org

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Gastrointestinal Links

• Gastrointestinal System - From the Nursing Learning Objects Library at Mesa Community College, this site provides a variety of online study tools on the Gastrointestinal system. The Study Stack section allows students to choose from the following options: flashcards, marching games, word search & crossword puzzles, or other games.
  Web Address / URL:
  http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/dept/d31/nur/learning_objects/_systems/

• American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) - Choose the "Patients" link to access information on a broad range of digestive disorders and conditions. Web Address / URL: http://www.acg.gi.org

• American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) - Choose the "Patient Center" link to access patient education brochures and other information on digestive disorders.
  Web Address / URL: http://www.gastro.org

• Ileostomy, Colostomy, & Ileoanal Reservoir Surgery - This site from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse provides information on the above topics and links to professional associations. Web Address / URL:
  http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/ileostomy/

• Digestive Diseases - This site from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) provides information on the causes and diagnosis of digestive diseases. Topics include:  Crohn's Disease, Gallstones, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD),  Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Peptic Ulcers,  Ulcerative Colitis.
  Web Address / URL: http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/a-z.asp

• The Digestive System - Information and a diagram of the digestive system from the American Medical Association's Atlas of the Body. Web Address / URL:
  http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/7155.html

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Revised 12/2007

Disclaimer:  These web pages are for educational purposes only.  Any medical or other decisions should be made in consultation with a qualified health care provider.