Pardoes Altitude & Acclimatization Page

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Site description: Information on proper acclimatization and hydration to reduce the incidence of altitude illness. Discussion of altitude's effect on diet, menstruation, and medications. Bibliography and links.




Topic: Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Altitude_Sickness

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Previous 10British Mountaineering Council - Mountain Medicine Centrehttp://www.thebmc.co.uk/world/mm/mm0.htm British Mountaineering Council - Mountain Medicine CentreTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Altitude_Sickness Information on altitude related illnesses with a focus on climbing at altitude.
PreviousBirmingham Medical Research Expeditionary Societyhttp://www.bmres.org.uk/ Birmingham Medical Research Expeditionary SocietyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Altitude_Sickness Site of a group of medical scientists studying the effects of altitude and the causes and management of acute mountain sickness.
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NextHigh Altitude Medicinehttp://www.highaltitudemedicine.com/ High Altitude MedicineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Altitude_Sickness About the book by Herb Hultgren, M.D., including ordering information.
Next 10Obesityhttp://www.healthanswers.com/centers/topic/overview.asp?id=weight+control&filename=1658.htm ObesityTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Obesity Definition, causes, dieting, when to see the doctor, medical tests, from Healthanswers.com.
Random 1Long Beach Ballet Arts Centerhttp://www.lbbac.org/ Long Beach Ballet Arts CenterTop/Arts/Performing_Arts/Dance/Ballet/Schools Dance school in southern California providing dance instruction for children and adults.
Random 4Ballet Arizonahttp://www.balletaz.org Ballet ArizonaTop/Arts/Performing_Arts/Dance/Ballet/Companies/North_America/United_States/Professional Lists the company's upcoming events, news/info, dancer profiles, etc.
Random 4Avalon Health Services, Inchttp://avalonhealthservices.com Avalon Health Services, IncTop/Health/Home_Health/Home_Care/Service_Providers/Non-Medical/North_America/United_States/Illinois A private-duty home care provider offering services to clients of all ages in the Greater Chicago area.
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Previous 70The Facts About Diabetes Insipidushttp://www.histio.org/association/library/diabetes.shtml The Facts About Diabetes InsipidusTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Diabetes_Insipidus Considerably well written informative article with a lot of detail on what DI is, how it affects you, symptoms, prevention, diagnosis, treatments with many reference links for the newly diagnosed to the medical professional.
Next 170Cardiovascular Consultants Medical Grouphttp://www.healthyhearts.com Cardiovascular Consultants Medical GroupTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Resources Extensive, easy to understand information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. The site is geared towards lay people and health professionals.
Previous 170ThyCa: The Thyroid Cancer Survivors Associationhttp://www.thyca.org/ ThyCa: The Thyroid Cancer Survivors AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Cancer Information on all types of thyroid cancers, built by patients with the help of members of the medical community. Features a support network and a Low Iodine Cookbook created by users.
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Previous 270Virtual Childrens Hospital: Managing Asthmahttp://www.vh.org/Patients/IHB/Peds/Allergy/Asthma/AsthmaHome.html Virtual Childrens Hospital: Managing AsthmaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma/Pediatric Information on treating this condition, including medications, and using an asthma diary. Includes information for school personnel.
Other resource N0 E-Medicinehttp://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic69.htm E-MedicineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Bronchitis An article authored by Samuel Ong MD about acute bronchitis. Extensive details include the work up, treatment medications and follow up.
Other resource N1 McKinley Health Center: Bronchitishttp://www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/health-info/dis-cond/cold/bronchit.html McKinley Health Center: BronchitisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Bronchitis Includes common characteristics, and the difference between acute and chronic types.
Other resource N2 Dynamics in Healthcarehttp://www.epler.com Dynamics in HealthcareTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Pneumonia Information about diagnosis, symptoms and treatment, plus articles.
Other resource N3 eMedicine Health - Bacterial Pneumoniahttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/Articles/17666-1.asp eMedicine Health - Bacterial PneumoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Pneumonia Consumer health resource center providing an overview and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
Other resource N4 Calgary Regional Health Authority.http://www.crha-health.ab.ca/hlthconn/items/whooping.htm Calgary Regional Health Authority.Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Whooping_Cough Complications, symptoms, when to call the doctor, prevention and vaccines for whooping cough.
Other resource N5 University of Oregon Health Centerhttp://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~uoshc/allergicrhinitis.html University of Oregon Health CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Rhinitis Information about allergic rhinitis including the causes and different treatment options.
Other resource N6 Virtual Hospitalhttp://www.vh.org/Patients/IHB/IntMed/ABA30/1997/Hayfever.html Virtual HospitalTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Rhinitis A discussion about hayfever, its symptoms and medications.
Other resource N7 Traditional Chinese Medicine and Rhinitishttp://www.tcmtreatment.com/images/diseases/chronic-rhinitis.htm Traditional Chinese Medicine and RhinitisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Rhinitis Describes in detail how TCM practitioners in China solve this disorder with traditional Chinese strategies and herbs.
Other resource N8 Health Square: Pleurisyhttp://www.healthsquare.com/ndfiles/nd0405.htm Health Square: PleurisyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Pleurisy Causes, symptoms and risks, plus advice on self care, and what to expect in hospital.
Other resource N9 Common Cold Centrehttp://www.cf.ac.uk/biosi/associates/cold/ Common Cold CentreTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Common_Cold Includes general information, plus an explanation of conventional and alternative medications.
Other resource N10 Hyperventilation Syndrome: A Diagnosis Begging for Recognitionhttp://www.wt.com.au/~pkolb/magarian.htm Hyperventilation Syndrome: A Diagnosis Begging for RecognitionTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Hyperventilation Article by Magarian et al. in the Western Journal of Medicine.
Other resource N11 InteliHealth: SARShttp://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/29785/35216.html InteliHealth: SARSTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS Information and special commentaries from the faculty of Harvard Medical School.
Other resource N12 Vads Cornerhttp://www.vadscorner.com/sars.html Vads CornerTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS Collected references on the disease and related topics, including general press, medical journals, and public health departments of affected countries.
Other resource N13 TIME Asia: Living in a Hot Zonehttp://www.time.com/time/asia/covers/501030407/ TIME Asia: Living in a Hot ZoneTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media Jim Erickson looks at the outbreak's medical and economic repercussions.
Other resource N14 SARS Affects the Health of Air Travelhttp://airtravel.about.com/cs/safetysecurity/a/SARS.htm SARS Affects the Health of Air TravelTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media Examines the affects that fear of the disease is having on international airlines. [About.com]
Other resource N15 Easy Breathers Clubhttp://www.ezbreatherz.org Easy Breathers ClubTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Support_Groups This club is for people with any lung disease. It features activities, forum, links to resources, saving money on medication, oxygen facts, and traveling with oxygen.
Other resource N16 Thyroid Disease Support Centerhttp://www.freewebs.com/thyroid/ Thyroid Disease Support CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid Presents physician articles, medical studies, symptoms, dangers, and treatment of gland disorders. Includes a chat forum.
Other resource N17 MedicineNet - Health and Medical Information on Thyroid Diseasehttp://www.medicinenet.com/thyroid/focus.htm MedicineNet - Health and Medical Information on Thyroid DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid An in-depth look at this gland and its role in preserving health.
Other resource N18 AllRefer Health - Congenital Hypothyroidism (Cretinism)http://health.allrefer.com/health/congenital-hypothyroidism-info.html AllRefer Health - Congenital Hypothyroidism (Cretinism)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hypothyroid Covers the causes, prevention, symptoms, tests, complications, diagnosis, and treatment.
Other resource N19 Graves' Diseasehttp://www.fitzgeraldmd.com/DOCS/article15.html Graves' DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Dr. Paul Fitzgerald of the UCSF Medical Center discusses symptoms, exophthalmos, skin myxedema and treatment options.
Other resource N20 Postgraduate Medicine - The Many 'Faces' of Graves' Diseasehttp://www.postgradmed.com/issues/1999/10_15_99/felz.htm Postgraduate Medicine - The Many 'Faces' of Graves' DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Practical diagnostic testing and management options. Includes CME learning objectives, biochemical markers, causes of thyrotoxicosis, and disorders that mimic high gland function.
Other resource N21 Thyroid Health and Fitnesshttp://groups.msn.com/ThyroidHealthFitness Thyroid Health and FitnessTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support Weight loss forum provided by Indiana Support Group. Includes a drug database, articles, and health links.
Other resource N22 Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - Risk for Malignancy of Thyroid Nodules as Assessed by Sonographic Criteriahttp://www.jultrasoundmed.org/cgi/content/abstract/23/11/1455 Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - Risk for Malignancy of Thyroid Nodules as Assessed by Sonographic CriteriaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Nodules Abstract that discusses the need for biopsy.
Other resource N23 Radium Experiment Assessment Projecthttp://forums.delphiforums.com/carsreap Radium Experiment Assessment ProjectTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Radiation_Emergencies REAP, a delphi forum that is working to promote honest and ethical evaluation of the history of Nasopharyngeal Radium Irradiation (NRI), to promote a governmental and medical response to this public health issue.
Other resource N24 The World's Healthiest Foods: Feeling Greathttp://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=george&dbid=47 The World's Healthiest Foods: Feeling GreatTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Nutrition Article speaks of foods that contain goitrogens, a substance that interferes with thyroid function.
Other resource N25 Health News - Link Between Hypothyroidism, Glaucoma Foundhttp://www.healthcentral.com/news/NewsFullText.cfm?id=520970 Health News - Link Between Hypothyroidism, Glaucoma FoundTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Related_Diseases Contains a study involving 600 male patients.
Other resource N26 Inflammatory Diseases of the Thyroidhttp://www.bcm.edu/oto/grand/1694.html Inflammatory Diseases of the ThyroidTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Thyroiditis Acute and chronic thyroiditis from the Grand Rounds Archive, for a discussion at The Baylor College of Medicine. Information for health care professionals.
Other resource N27 HealthDay - Elderly Better Off With Underactive Thyroidhttp://www.healthday.com/view.cfm?id=522615 HealthDay - Elderly Better Off With Underactive ThyroidTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Seniors Dutch researchers report that the very old do not experience adverse effects and may even live longer than those with normally functioning glands.
Other resource N28 Healthtouch® - Drug Informationhttp://www.healthtouch.com/level1/p_dri.htm Healthtouch® - Drug InformationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Treatment/Medication Search by medication name from this page.
Other resource N29 Propyl-Thyracilhttp://www.rxmed.com/b.main/b2.pharmaceutical/b2.1.monographs/CPS-%20Monographs/CPS-%20(General%20Monographs-%20P)/PROPYL.html Propyl-ThyracilTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Treatment/Medication RXmed prescribing information for the antithyroid medication propylthiouracil.
Other resource N30 Mortality after the Treatment of Hyperthyroidism with Radioactive Iodinehttp://www.nejm.org/content/1998/0338/0011/0712.asp Mortality after the Treatment of Hyperthyroidism with Radioactive IodineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Treatment/Radioactive_Iodine_Therapy/Mortality_Research The New England Journal of Medicine. Results published in March, 1998 of a study done on radioactive iodine and hyperthyroid.
Other resource N31 Thyroid Cancer Treatmentshttp://www.cancergroup.com/em25.html Thyroid Cancer TreatmentsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Cancer Provides information, clinical trials and reviews to medical professionals, as well as lay persons. Survivors and their families can find new information here.
Other resource N32 Thyroid Cancer at Johns Hopkinshttp://www.thyroid-cancer.net/ Thyroid Cancer at Johns HopkinsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Cancer Information for thyroid cancer patients and families. Treatment, medication, specialist information and tools. You can create your own thyroid page, and find specialists (US only).
Other resource N33 Insulin and the Polycystic Ovarian Syndromehttp://www.nejm.org/content/1996/0335/0009/0657.asp Insulin and the Polycystic Ovarian SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Gonads/Polycystic_Ovarian_Syndrome New England Journal of Medicine editorial.
Other resource N34 Association between Polycystic Ovaries and Extent of Coronary Artery Diseasehttp://www.acponline.org/journals/annals/01jan97/polycyst.htm Association between Polycystic Ovaries and Extent of Coronary Artery DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Gonads/Polycystic_Ovarian_Syndrome Article from the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Other resource N35 Women's Reproductive Health Informationhttp://nicho_v.tripod.com/index.html Women's Reproductive Health InformationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Gonads/Polycystic_Ovarian_Syndrome Information on concerns such as PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids and infertility.
Other resource N36 BBC News Health - Human Gland evolved from Gillshttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4067039.stm BBC News Health - Human Gland evolved from GillsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Parathyroid The human parathyroid gland, which regulates calcium levels, probably evolved from fish gills, say researchers.
Other resource N37 Hypoparathyroidismhttp://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH?t=11137&p=~br,IHW|~st,408|~r,WSIHW000|~b,*| HypoparathyroidismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Parathyroid/Hypoparathyroidism Symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, prognosis. InteliHealth - Harvard Medical School Information.
Other resource N38 The Australian Addison's Disease Associationhttp://www.addisons.org.au/index.html The Australian Addison's Disease AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Adrenal/Addison's_Disease Up to date information for the medical profession and patients alike. Support for patients.
Other resource N39 Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia dot Orghttp://www.congenitaladrenalhyperplasia.org Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia dot OrgTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Adrenal/Congenital_Adrenal_Hyperplasia An education and support network for people and families with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. Includes important medical links, FAQ, message board and archives.
Other resource N40 Diabetes Resource Center on Healingwell.comhttp://www.healingwell.com/diabetes/ Diabetes Resource Center on Healingwell.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes Comprehensive guide to resources on diabetes, including medical news, articles and information, message boards, books, and links to related sites.
Other resource N41 Diabetes Homehttp://www.diabeteshome.ca Diabetes HomeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes Information for diabetics and their families on symptoms, medicines, insulin and other treatments, diet and exercise and the latest research.
Other resource N42 Novo Nordisk- Keeping Well With Diabeteshttp://www.keepingwellwithdiabetes.com Novo Nordisk- Keeping Well With DiabetesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes Basic facts about diabetes, information on nutrition, exercise, medication, online newsletters, a new program for insulin users and home educational tools to help control diabetes.
Other resource N43 Exercise and Foot Care in Diabeteshttp://www.injurymanagement.ca/diabetes/ Exercise and Foot Care in DiabetesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes News, website reviews, and specific information relating to the management of diabetic complications with foot care and exercise (along with diet +/- medications).
Other resource N44 Diabetes - medcohealth.comhttp://www.medcohealth.com/medco/consumer/ehealth/topics.jsp?ltSess=y&currentPage=%2fconsumer%2fehealth%2ftopics.jsp&topicID=Diabetes Diabetes - medcohealth.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes Research diabetes or browse detailed drug information. Features include interactive tools and related news.
Other resource N45 HealthAtoZ: Type 2 Diabeteshttp://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/dc/caz/diab/dia2/dia2_gen_ovw.jsp HealthAtoZ: Type 2 DiabetesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes Personalized diary tracks blood sugar, medications, exercise and other health management tools. Plus, articles on research, a recipe exchange, risk assessment, and related conditions.
Other resource N46 ProHealthNetwork.com: Diabetes Chathttp://www.diabeteschat.net/ ProHealthNetwork.com: Diabetes ChatTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Support_Groups Offers chat rooms, message boards, and news. Registration required to post.
Other resource N47 Diabetes Health Carehttp://www.diabetes-health-care.com/ Diabetes Health CareTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Support_Groups Information about diabetes, a newsletter and forums.
Other resource N48 Pediatric Diabetes Center - California Pacific Medical Center (San Francisco)http://www.cpmc.org/advanced/pediatrics/services/diabetes.html Pediatric Diabetes Center - California Pacific Medical Center (San Francisco)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Support_Groups/Regional/North_America/United_States/California A diabetes support group, facilitated by the medical social worker, meets twice a month.
Other resource N49 Williamson Medical Center (Franklin)http://www.williamsonmedicalcenter.org/classes.asp Williamson Medical Center (Franklin)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Support_Groups/Regional/North_America/United_States/Tennessee Diabetes support group meets the second Monday of each month from in the Ronald G. Joyner Conference Room (lower level).
Other resource N50 Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center - Community Calendarhttp://www.swfrmc.com/CommCal.asp Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center - Community CalendarTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Support_Groups/Regional/North_America/United_States/Florida The Diabetes Support Group meets the first Tuesday of every month from 12 noon until 1:00 pm.
Other resource N51 Department of Health and Human Services - Diabeteshttp://www.doh.state.fl.us/family/dcp/dcplinks.html Department of Health and Human Services - DiabetesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Support_Groups/Regional/North_America/United_States/Florida Web links and county contacts.
Other resource N52 New Directions in Diabetes; A Health Retreat at Canyon Ranchhttp://www.canyonranch.com/diabetes New Directions in Diabetes; A Health Retreat at Canyon RanchTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Facilities Address diabetes management and treatment, and learn healthy lifestyle habits. A week long health and fitness retreat at Canyon Ranch Health Resort in Tucson, Arizona.
Other resource N53 Joslin Diabetes Centerhttp://www.joslin.harvard.edu/ Joslin Diabetes CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Facilities US medical center dedicated solely to diabetes treatment, research, cure, and education. Offers research news, lifestyle and nutrition information, discussion groups, and a directory of nationwide affiliates.
Other resource N54 Researchers Recommend Testing Diabetic Children for Celiac Diseasehttp://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1009402816.html Researchers Recommend Testing Diabetic Children for Celiac DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Children As a result of their recent study, a group of Medical College of Wisconsin researchers are recommending that children with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) be tested for celiac disease.
Other resource N55 The Islet Foundationhttp://www.islet.org The Islet FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Treatments Islet xenotransplantation has reversed diabetes in people and monkeys without immunosuppressive drugs, and may deliver the cure within this decade.
Other resource N56 Veritas Medicine for Patients: Diabeteshttp://www.veritasmedicine.com/diabetes/ Veritas Medicine for Patients: DiabetesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Treatments Clinical trial listings and in-depth treatment information about diabetes. Perform a personalized search to find ongoing clinical trials that match your needs.
Other resource N57 Diabeteshttp://www.apma.org/topics/Diabetes.htm DiabetesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Foot_Care Information about caring for the diabetic's feet, available in this section of the American Podiatric Medical Association's Web site.
Other resource N58 Healthy Cooking Tips For Persons With Diabeteshttp://www.methodisthealth.com/diabetes/healthy.htm Healthy Cooking Tips For Persons With DiabetesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes/Nutrition Hints and ideas from the Methodist Health Care System in Houston, Texas.
Other resource N59 Optimal Management of Hypertension and Obesity in the Metabolic Syndromehttp://www.metabolicsyndromeonline.com/ Optimal Management of Hypertension and Obesity in the Metabolic SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Insulin_Resistance A continuing medical education monograph on the Metabolic Syndrome, otherwise known as insulin resistance or Syndrome X. In PDF.
Other resource N60 Emedicine Emergency Medicine: Hypoglycemiahttp://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic384.htm Emedicine Emergency Medicine: HypoglycemiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Hypoglycemia Pediatrics, Hypoglycemia, emedicine free online medical reference textbooks definition- In children and neonates, a value of blood glucose below 40 mg/dL represents hypoglycemia. Patients with hypoglycemia.
Other resource N61 The Pituitary Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Centerhttp://www.pituitarycenter.com/ The Pituitary Center at Vanderbilt University Medical CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary The Center, established in 1998, aims to provide expedient, state-of-the-art, comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care to patients with all types of hypothalamic and pituitary diseases.
Other resource N62 eMedicine Health - Acromegalyhttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/Articles/38312-1.asp eMedicine Health - AcromegalyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Acromegaly Consumer health resource center providing an overview of acromegaly and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
Other resource N63 OHSU Pituitary Unit - Prolactinomahttp://www.ohsupituitary.com/patients/prolac.asp OHSU Pituitary Unit - ProlactinomaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Prolactinoma A prolactinoma is a prolactin secreting pituitary tumor. In most cases a prolactinoma can be treated with medications called dopamine agonists. These medications will usually lower the prolactin level to normal and dramatically shrink the tumor.
Other resource N64 The Facts About Diabetes Insipidushttp://www.histio.org/association/library/diabetes.shtml The Facts About Diabetes InsipidusTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Diabetes_Insipidus Considerably well written informative article with a lot of detail on what DI is, how it affects you, symptoms, prevention, diagnosis, treatments with many reference links for the newly diagnosed to the medical professional.
Other resource N65 Overview of Cushing's Syndrome - Endocrinology Health Guidehttp://www.umm.edu/endocrin/cushing.htm Overview of Cushing's Syndrome - Endocrinology Health GuideTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Cushing's_Syndrome Health guide on cushing's syndrome, a condition that results from adrenal glands producing excess hormones
Other resource N66 Sports medicine and Orthopedic Surgeryhttp://www.emedx.com/emedx/diagnosis_information/common_sports_injuries.htm Sports medicine and Orthopedic SurgeryTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries An index of musculoskeletal injured areas common in sports related activities. From emedx.com [Note: graphics are actual x-rays or photos of injuries - ed]
Other resource N67 OHSU Health -- Household/Common Emergencieshttp://www.ohsuhealth.com/ntrauma OHSU Health -- Household/Common EmergenciesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries Overview from Oregon Health and Sciences University.
Other resource N68 Dehydration and Heat Strokehttp://www.umm.edu/non_trauma/dehyrat.htm Dehydration and Heat StrokeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Heat_Related Presents the causes, symptoms, and prevention, from the University of Maryland Medicine.
Other resource N69 Cervical Spine Fractureshttp://www.hughston.com/hha/a.cspine.htm Cervical Spine FracturesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Describing c-spine fractures with illustrations. Hughston Sports Medicine Foundation.
Other resource N70 eMedicine Health - Broken Elbowhttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/4607-1.asp eMedicine Health - Broken ElbowTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatments.
Other resource N71 eMedicine Health - Broken Armhttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/8895-1.asp eMedicine Health - Broken ArmTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Other resource N72 eMedicine Health - Crutcheshttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/9039-1.asp eMedicine Health - CrutchesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Consumer health resource center providing information on crutches.
Other resource N73 Burns - University of Missouri-Rollahttp://www.umr.edu/~umrshs/burns.html Burns - University of Missouri-RollaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns A brief description of degrees of burns, self care information and when to seek medical attention for burns.
Other resource N74 Fireworks Safetyhttp://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1024078264.html Fireworks SafetyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns Information from the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Other resource N75 eMedicine Health - Thermal (Heat or Fire) Burnshttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/4871-1.asp eMedicine Health - Thermal (Heat or Fire) BurnsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of burns.
Other resource N76 eMedicine Health - Snake Bitehttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/10707-1.asp eMedicine Health - Snake BiteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings/Snakes Overview of symptoms and treatment of snake bites.
Other resource N77 eMedicine Health - Animal Biteshttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/Articles/4783-1.asp eMedicine Health - Animal BitesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings/Mammals Overview of symptoms and treatment of bites from dogs, cats, and wild mammals.
Other resource N78 Family Practice Notebook: Insect Bitehttp://www.fpnotebook.com/ER9.htm Family Practice Notebook: Insect BiteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings/Arthropods Advice for emergency medical personnel on treatment of bites and stings by insects, spiders, and other arthropods.
Other resource N79 eMedicine Health - Brown Recluse Spider Bitehttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/10729-1.asp eMedicine Health - Brown Recluse Spider BiteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings/Arthropods/Spiders Information on the symptoms and treatment for brown recluse bites.
Other resource N80 eMedicine Health - Jellyfish Stingshttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/6277-1.asp eMedicine Health - Jellyfish StingsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings/Aquatic_Organisms Overview of symptoms and treatment of jellyfish stings.

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