Monday, June 9, 2008

ONLINE REFERENCE SITES

1.) “Open Studies: Hydrocephalus”. (2008). U.S. National Institue of Health: Clinical Trials.gov. Retrieved June 9, 2008. http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Hydrocephalus%22

ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry of federally supported clinical trials in the United States and around the world. There are many different clinical trials listed that include Hydrocephalus. Some recent trials include comparing treatments for infants and comparing catheter related infection rates among different shunt systems. A registry of clinical trials can be helpful for anyone considering a certain treatment. They can look up the testing results and how the trial went. It is also helpful for anyone looking to become involved in a clinical trial. Being involved in a clinical trial gives a patient the opportunity to help researchers discover something new and eventually be able to make an impact on finding a cure.

 

2.) “Hydrocephalus”. (2008). Encyclopedia Britannica 09 June 2008. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/278367/hydrocephalus

Encyclopedia Britannica provides an in depth look at Hydrocephalus. It gives a detailed definition, links to provide descriptions of complicated subjects concerning Hydrocephalus, and different references. They also give links to other informational websites. There is a downloadable “widget” you can install onto a computer to give constant updates. There are also audio and video options. Encyclopedia Britannica is easy to navigate through and easily understandable. 

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