A portfolio of Internet sites developed, or sponsored in-part by Roche Pharmaceuticals in the U.S.
Adipos© - Obesity Database
ADIPOS is a comprehensive database containing more than 6000 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, comorbidities, treatment, nutrition, behavior
modification and surgery and the outcomes associated with these interventions.
Anesthesiaweb - An
Educational Resource for Anesthesia Providors
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 and impact on current anesthesia practice. Content
areas are diverse, and include but are not limited to ambulatory care,
bioengineering, critical care, managed care, medical infomatics, pediatrics and
pharmacology.
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 1-800-LAROCHE)
*The guidelines have been endorsed by the governing board of the American
Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
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.
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 health care 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:
- Review the latest medical information and strategies - presented in a practical format utilizing clinical
- case studies - relevant for every day practice
- Take an on-line post-test for self-evaluation and to receive CME credits
- Review courses that are updated on a periodic basis.
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
health care professionals may utilize this Web site as a resource for
educational literature and health guideline descriptions. Information on
specific disorders are sponsored and co-developed with industry and the medical
community. For information on becoming a part of this endeavor call
800-845-1865.
fluFACTS.com - In-depth influenza information resource
fluFACTS.com is an online flu information resource with practical advice on flu prevention and treatment.
The site outlines specific steps that can be taken to protect against flu including vaccination, use of antiviral medications and good hygiene practices.
The site also addresses how to identify flu versus cold symptoms; when to see a doctor for early and accurate diagnosis; how to track flu spread in local areas; and more.
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 our 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 opinion 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.
ID
Links - Infectious Diseases and Communications Center
Sponsored in part by Roche.
John
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.
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.
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:
- Learn how to expand your knowledge about the causes of obesity, its effects on comorbidities, and treatment options for this disease.
- Take a post-test and evaluation for instant CE credit.
- Print a CE certificate upon completion of the post-test and evaluation.
- Track your progress using the Transcripts feature, which allows you to print copies of your online certificates.
PSSNY - Pharmacy Society, State of NY
The Pharmacists Society of the State of New York (PSSNY) is a 119-year-old
not-for-profit incorporated society who 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 our twelve regional affiliate organizations and two
annual meetings each year.
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 are drawn from
health plans across the United States and represent 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.
Transplant Patient Partnering Program - Transplant Support Program
Support every step of the way for transplant patients, their families and
caregivers.
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 centres
and research institutes. The aim of the research must be to improve the
outcomes of recipients of organ transplants.
Transplant Center - Sponsored by Roche, Powered by Medscape
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.