|
•
|
A Video Journey Into Nanotechnology
- An animated video describing the promise of nanotechnology in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases, including cancer. To view this video you will need Windows Media Player or Apple Quicktime installed on your computer, which you can download for free for either a PC or a Macintosh. A text version of this video is also available. (National Cancer Institute)
http://nano.cancer.gov/resource_center/video_journey.asp
|
|
•
|
Age of Optimism
- The story of German scientist, Robert Koch, and how he succeeded in staining the tuberculosis bacteria with two dyes which finally brought the microbe into view on March 24, 1882. (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/topics/tuberculosis/Understanding/history/histor
ical_optimism.htm
|
|
•
|
Aging Under the Microscope: A Biological Quest
- This booklet explains how gerontologists are now able to discern many of the mechanisms by which cells, proteins, tissues, and organ systems cause or react to aging. Includes a glossary. (Publication No. 02-2756) (National Institute on Aging)
http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/AgingUndertheMicrosc
ope/
|
|
•
|
Airborne Allergens: Something in the Air
- (PDF FILE - 1.45MB) 40-page booklet summarizes what health experts know about the causes and symptoms of allergic reactions to airborne allergens, how health care providers diagnose and treat these reactions, and what medical researchers are doing to help people who suffer from these allergies. To view this PDF file you will need Adobe Reader, which you can download for free for either a PC or Macintosh. Download Acrobat (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/topics/allergicDiseases/PDF/airborne_allergens.p
df
|
|
•
|
Anabolic steroids
- Facts about anabolic steroids. What are they? What are common street names? How are they used? How many teens use them? What are common effects, e.g., hormone imbalance, stunted growth, mood changes, disfiguring effects, and death. (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/facts/facts_ster2.asp
|
|
•
|
Anthrax
- Fact sheet about anthrax - an acute infectious disease caused by the spore-forming, rod-shaped bacterium Bacillus anthracis. (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/anthrax.htm
|
|
•
|
Antimicrobial Resistance
- Fact sheet about antimicrobial resistance - a factor in virtually all hospital-acquired (nosocomial) infections. Many physicians are concerned that several bacterial infections soon may be untreatable. (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/antimicro.htm
|
|
•
|
Awake At the Wheel (Student Edition)
- [PDF FILE - 170 KB] This is a downloadable pdf file of a brochure for students which includes a Dear Students Letter; Top 5 Reasons to Get Enought Sleep; Feeling Sleepy? Here's Why; What Would You Do?; You should know.....: Opinion Poll; Wake Up Call (self-quiz). To view this PDF file you will need Adobe Reader, which you can download for free for either a PC or Macintosh. Download Acrobat (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/sleep/aaw/brochure.pdf
|
|
•
|
Awake At the Wheel (Teachers Guide)
- [PDF FILE - 46.4 KB] This Teacher's Guide is intended to accompany the Awake at the Wheel Student Edition - a brochure for students which includes a Dear Students Letter; Top 5 Reasons to Get Enought Sleep; Feeling Sleepy? Here's Why; What Would You Do?; You should know.....: Opinion Poll; Wake Up Call (self-quiz). To view this PDF file you will need Adobe Reader, which you can download for free for either a PC or Macintosh. Download Acrobat (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/sleep/aaw/tch_gde.pdf
|
|
•
|
Beacon of Hope (Exhibit)
- A history of the NIH Clinical Center's first forty years, this illustrated essay covers the founding years (1944-1953), the growth years (1953-1969), and the years of change and renewal (1969-1993). (DeWitt Stetten, Jr., Museum of Medical Research) (Office of NIH History)
http://history.nih.gov/exhibits/beacon/
|
Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next >> |
