Health Link MCW

site URL - http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/996373507.html

Site description: An article about healthcare workers and latex allergies. Includes diagnosing and treatment.




Topic: Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Allergies/Latex

LINKURI & TITLEDESCRIPTION & TOPIC
Previous 10Keep Kids Healthyhttp://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/treatmentguides/allergy.html Keep Kids HealthyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Allergies Allergy treatment guide for children to treatment of hay fever, allergies or allergic rhinitis in your children, allergic salute, seasonal and perennial.
PreviousHealth Link MCWhttp://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1031002285.html Health Link MCWTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Allergies Dr. Jordan Fink clears the air with an article entitled: Sneezing, Wheezing, Coughing, Swelling... Is it an Allergy?
Random 1Christ Hospital's Sleep Disorders Labhttp://www.christhospital.org/sleepdisorders/sleepdisorders.html Christ Hospital's Sleep Disorders LabTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders/Centers Christ Hospital's Sleep Disorders Lab
Random 2University of Pennsylvania Medical Center - Presbyterianhttp://www.pennhealth.com/pmc/ University of Pennsylvania Medical Center - PresbyterianTop/Regional/North_America/United_States/Pennsylvania/Localities/P/Philadelphia/Health/Hospitals Health and medical facility. Includes information on services, physicians and location.
Random 3Asahi Chemical Co, Ltdhttp://www.asahi-kasei.co.jp/bemliese/e/index.htm Asahi Chemical Co, LtdTop/Business/Textiles_and_Nonwovens/Nonwovens/Spunbond,_Spunlace_and_Meltblown/Spunbond Japan. Versatile chemicals manufacturing company. Manufacturers of cellulose filament spunbond wiping media for medical, hygiene and industrial purposes. Description of fiber extrusion and fabric production, its properties and uses. English and Japanese.
Random 4Farmamondo.comhttp://www.farmamondo.com/ Farmamondo.comTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications Provides pharmaceutical information to Health professionals but can be of interest to the public as well. It provides instant information on some of the most innovative recently released international medicines, the moment they are put on the market anywhere in the world, and makes possible their immediate distribution.
Random 5Catalina Ear, Nose and Throathttp://www.catalinaent.com/ Catalina Ear, Nose and ThroatTop/Regional/North_America/United_States/Arizona/Localities/T/Tucson/Health/Physicians_and_Clinics Randall Cohen, M.D., practicing all aspects of otolaryngology head and neck surgery, including pediatric and adult, with special interests in sleep medicine, rhinology, and sinus disorders. Overview of office and procedures included.
NextMCW Healthlink - Allergieshttp://healthlink.mcw.edu/allergies/index.html MCW Healthlink - AllergiesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Allergies/Directories Research news and up-to-date information on allergies from MCW HealthLink, produced by the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
Next 10MedBioWorld's Associationshttp://www.medbioworld.com/cgi-bin/displaycontents.cgi?table=med&type=Associations&filecode=(M)%20Allergy MedBioWorld's AssociationsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Allergies/Associations Direct links to allergy medicine and allergology organizations and databases.
Random 1Swing Dance Alaskahttp://swingak.net Swing Dance AlaskaTop/Arts/Performing_Arts/Dance/Swing/Regional News, information, and other resources for the Alaska swing dance scene, including Lindy Hop and all other styles, in Anchorage and other Alaska cities.
Random 4Ortho-Dynamics Orthotics Laboratoryhttp://www.orthodynamics.com/ Ortho-Dynamics Orthotics LaboratoryTop/Shopping/Health/Feet/Orthotics Offers pre-molded orthotics, orthodics, and arch supports, in a variety of styles and for different conditions.
Random 4Intuitive Energy Healinghttp://www.energyhealing.com/ Intuitive Energy HealingTop/Health/Alternative/Energy_Healing Courses and workshops by medical intuitive Nancy A. Clark. Tucson, Arizona.
Next 70Mamas Healthhttp://www.mamashealth.com/malaria.asp Mamas HealthTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Parasitic/Malaria Malaria, its symptoms, treatment and prevention.
Previous 70International Sleep Medicine Associationhttp://www.1sleep.com International Sleep Medicine AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders/Organizations New worldwide association for physicians, scientists, patients and corporations interested in sleep.
Next 170Chicago Department of Public Health: West Nile Virushttp://www.cityofchicago.org/Health/WestNileVirus/ Chicago Department of Public Health: West Nile VirusTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Viral/West_Nile_Virus Features press releases, fact sheet, mosquito control information, and treatment areas.
Previous 170Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome (VCFS)http://www.upstate.edu/ent/velo.shtml Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome (VCFS)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Velo-Cardio-Facial_Syndrome Overview of VCFS describing condition, causes and red flags. Provides contacts for more information and treatment. By the Center for the Diagnosis, Treatment and Study of Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome, SUNY Upstate Medical University (USA).
Next 270
Previous 270Subcutaneous Lipomas | BluePrint for Healthhttp://blueprint.bluecrossmn.com/topic/sublipomas Subcutaneous Lipomas | BluePrint for HealthTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Dercum_Disease BluePrint for Health provides information on health and wellness. It this case, it is a general article on lipomas, with reference to Dercum's disease.
Other resource N0 Healthology - Hair Losshttp://healthology.com/focus_index.asp?b=healthology&f=hairloss Healthology - Hair LossTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Hair_Loss Information on hairloss, balding, thinning, as well as treatments and new advances, articles and web casts.
Other resource N1 American Sympathectomy Institutehttp://www.sympathectomy.org/ American Sympathectomy InstituteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Skin_Disorders/Hyperhidrosis/Clinics This Institute in the University of Maryland Medical System offers thoracoscopic sympathectomy, a minimally invasive procedure to cure hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and facial blushing.
Other resource N2 Dr. Greene's HouseCallshttp://www.drgreene.com/html/21614.html Dr. Greene's HouseCallsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders A discussion of medical information on trisomy, trisomy 13, genetics, and his own personal family experience with this rare disease.
Other resource N3 National Library of Medicine: CNFShttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/jablonski/syndromes/syndrome252.html National Library of Medicine: CNFSTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Craniofrontonasal_Dysplasia Offers synonyms of craniofrontonasal syndrome, a summary and a list of features.
Other resource N4 Fact Sheets for Health Professionals: Fragile X Syndromehttp://hnb.dhs.vic.gov.au/commcare/yafs_yf.nsf/bced7550634b825a4a25676c00482e1b/1d5baac3ccee72744a256744000645a3?OpenDocument Fact Sheets for Health Professionals: Fragile X SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Fragile_X_Syndrome From the Victorian Government, Australia.
Other resource N5 Health Issues in Down Syndromehttp://www.ds-health.com Health Issues in Down SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Down_Syndrome A collection of medical essays and abstracts for parents.
Other resource N6 Down's Syndrome Medical Interest Group (UK)http://www.dsmig.org.uk/ Down's Syndrome Medical Interest Group (UK)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Down_Syndrome Information for healthcare professionals, including UK-specific growth charts, guidelines, and medical information library.
Other resource N7 eMedicine Health: Down Syndromehttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/50095-1.asp eMedicine Health: Down SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Down_Syndrome Provides an introduction to the disease and its characteristics, symptoms and treatment.
Other resource N8 Riverbend Down Syndrome Parent Support Grouphttp://www.altonweb.com/cs/downsyndrome/ Riverbend Down Syndrome Parent Support GroupTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Down_Syndrome/Organizations Resources and abstracts for parents and professionals on communication, early intervention, therapies, medicine, literacy, medical issues, mathematics, vitamins and other supplements.
Other resource N9 Turner Syndrome: Toward Early Recognition and Improved Outcomeshttp://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/2155 Turner Syndrome: Toward Early Recognition and Improved OutcomesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Turner_Syndrome Detailed overview of this condition, including clinical features, genetics, diagnosis, defects and medical problems associated with the syndrome, and recommendations for treatment. Includes many photos. [Requires free registration.]
Other resource N10 Dept. of Dermatology - University of Iowa College of Medicinehttp://tray.dermatology.uiowa.edu/Alagil01.htm Dept. of Dermatology - University of Iowa College of MedicineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Alagille_Syndrome Images of Alagille's Syndrome.
Other resource N11 Cystic Fibrosis Resource Centerhttp://www.healingwell.com/cysticfibrosis/ Cystic Fibrosis Resource CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Cystic_Fibrosis Directory about Cystic Fibrosis, including books, medical news, articles and information, links, message boards.
Other resource N12 Cystic Fibrosis Medicinehttp://www.cysticfibrosismedicine.com Cystic Fibrosis MedicineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Cystic_Fibrosis Provides free information to professionals involved with the treatment of cystic fibrosis. An open access section is also available to both patients and family
Other resource N13 Sunny Shores Sea Camphttp://www.sunnyshoresseacamp.org/index.htm Sunny Shores Sea CampTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Cystic_Fibrosis/Camps Summer camp for kids with cystic fibrosis in the Florida Keys. All volunteers, including but not limited to Doctors, Nurses, Therapists and counselors and other staff, donate their time free of charge. The campers receive up to four CPT breathing treatments per day, as well as dozens of medicines and the special diet required to maintain weight and strength.
Other resource N14 Protein Structure of CFTR Unravelledhttp://www.lbl.gov/Science-Articles/Archive/abc-cystic-fibrosis.html Protein Structure of CFTR UnravelledTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Cystic_Fibrosis/CFTR_and_Genetic_Mutations Scientists have obtained their first three-dimensional look at a member of a large family of proteins that play a central role in the development of cystic fibrosis, can block the therapeutic effects of medications, and are also involved in a wide range of vital biological processes. The structure of this representative protein was solved by a team at the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and the University of California at Berkeley (UCB).
Other resource N15 American Medical Association: Cystic Fibrosis Testinghttp://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/9181.html American Medical Association: Cystic Fibrosis TestingTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Cystic_Fibrosis/Testing/Genetic Information on genetic testing to identify people who carry the mutation associated with this condition.
Other resource N16 Your Genes Your Health: Hemochromatosishttp://www.ygyh.org/ygyh/mason/ygyh.html?syndrome=hc&section=whatisit&video=0 Your Genes Your Health: HemochromatosisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Hemochromatosis Multimedia guide where you can learn what it is, what causes it, what it is like to have it, and how it is inherited, diagnosed, and treated.
Other resource N17 Yahoo Healthhttp://health.yahoo.com/health/dc/000392/0.html Yahoo HealthTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Familial_Hypercholesterolemia An overview of familial hypercholesterolemia including, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
Other resource N18 Klinefelter Syndromehttp://www.emedicine.com/PED/topic1252.htm Klinefelter SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Klinefelter_Syndrome Overview and medical information.
Other resource N19 National Library of Medicine: FHShttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/jablonski/syndromes/syndrome300.html National Library of Medicine: FHSTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Floating-Harbor_Syndrome Floating-harbor syndrome, the synonyms, a summary and a list of major features.
Other resource N20 Readers Digest Healthhttp://www.rd.com/common/nav/index.jhtml?articleId=8612551 Readers Digest HealthTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Nail_Patella_Syndrome A general discussion about nail-patella syndrome, including its alternate names.
Other resource N21 The Luke and Rachel Batten Foundationhttp://lrbf.org The Luke and Rachel Batten FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Batten Created to engage in education and medical research toward diagnosis, treatment and/or cure of Juvenile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (Batten disease) and to assist persons with the disease.
Other resource N22 Reader Digest Healthhttp://www.rd.com/common/nav/index.jhtml?articleId=8612968 Reader Digest HealthTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Hereditary_Angioedema Hereditary Angioedema, a general discussion, alternate names and resources.
Other resource N23 Readers Digest Healthhttp://www.rd.com/common/nav/index.jhtml?articleId=8612437 Readers Digest HealthTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Mobius_Syndrome A list of alternate names for mobius syndrome, along with a general discussion and resources.
Other resource N24 THCME Medical Biochemistry Page: Fatty Acid Oxidationhttp://web.indstate.edu/thcme/mwking/fatty-acid-oxidation.html THCME Medical Biochemistry Page: Fatty Acid OxidationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Fatty_Oxidation An introduction, mobilization of fat stores, oxidation reactions, alternative oxidation pathways, regulation of fatty acid metabolism, clinical aspects of fatty acid metabolism, ketogenesis, regulation of ketogenesis, and clinical significance of ketogenesis.
Other resource N25 National Library of Medicinehttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/jablonski/syndromes/syndrome067.html National Library of MedicineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Incontinentia_Pigmenti Bloch-sulzberger syndrome, the synonyms, a summary and major features.
Other resource N26 Readers Digest Health: IPhttp://www.rd.com/common/nav/index.jhtml?articleId=8612393 Readers Digest Health: IPTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Incontinentia_Pigmenti A general discussion about incontinentia pigmenti, with alternate names and further resources.
Other resource N27 National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundationhttp://www.nucdf.org/ National Urea Cycle Disorders FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Urea_Cycle Information about the organization as well as the disease. Family support, membership, newborn screening project and medical information.
Other resource N28 MCW Healthlinkhttp://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/921991711.html MCW HealthlinkTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Zellweger_Syndrome An article about Zellweger syndrome, explaining what it is, the symptoms and prognosis.
Other resource N29 VhiHealth-ehttp://www2.vhi.ie/topic/topic100587360 VhiHealth-eTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Pseudoxanthoma_Elasticum A definition of Pseudoxanthoma elasticum followed by a description, causes and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis and prevention.
Other resource N30 National Library of Medicinehttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/jablonski/syndromes/syndrome272.html National Library of MedicineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Dubowitz_Syndrome Dubowitz syndrome, a look at the synonyms, a summary and list of major features.
Other resource N31 MaxAppealhttp://www.maxappeal.org.uk MaxAppealTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Velo-Cardio-Facial_Syndrome A British charity that supports children, families and the medical community concerning DiGeorge syndrome, also known as velo-cardial facial syndrome (VCFS) and 22q11 syndrome. Find events, news, info sheets, and a newsletter.
Other resource N32 Emergency Medicinehttp://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic2117.htm Emergency MedicineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Smith_Lemli_Opitz_Syndrome An extensive article about Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome, a multiple congenital anomalies/mental retardation syndrome caused by a defect in cholesterol synthesis.
Other resource N33 National Library of Medicinehttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/cgi/jablonski/syndrome_cgi?term=Pallister-Killian+syndrome&field=name National Library of MedicineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Pallister_Killian_Mosaic_Syndrome The synonyms of Killian syndrome, a summary and a list of major features.
Other resource N34 National Library of Medicinehttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/cgi/jablonski/syndrome_cgi?term=Noonan+syndrome&field=name National Library of MedicineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Noonan_Syndrome Includes the alternate names, a summary and a list of major features for Noonan syndrome.
Other resource N35 Propionic Acidemia Foundationhttp://pafoundation.com Propionic Acidemia FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Propionic_Acidemia The PAF is an organization that funds academic and medical research leading to better treatments and a cure of propionic acidemia, an inborn error of metabolism.
Other resource N36 NetHealthBook.com - Eye Diseases and Eye-related Topicshttp://www.nethealthbook.com/eye_diseases_and_eye_related_topics.html NetHealthBook.com - Eye Diseases and Eye-related TopicsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Eye_Disorders Briefly covers symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment of several eye conditions.
Other resource N37 eMedicine Health - Ocular Hypertensionhttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/37513-1.asp eMedicine Health - Ocular HypertensionTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Eye_Disorders Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of ocular hypertension.
Other resource N38 eMedicine - Allergic Conjunctivitishttp://www.emedicine.com/oph/topic85.htm eMedicine - Allergic ConjunctivitisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Eye_Disorders/Conjunctivitis Causes, symptoms, and treatments for seasonal and perennial allergic conjunctivitis. Includes a review of common household and outdoor eye allergy triggers and medications.
Other resource N39 Savon Condition Centerhttp://www.savonblindness.com Savon Condition CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Eye_Disorders/Blindness A comprehensive information site including medical references and tools. [Only available in Internet Explorer and Netscape browsers]
Other resource N40 Macular Degeneration Holistic Eye Carehttp://www.altmacdegen.com/maculardegeneration.htm Macular Degeneration Holistic Eye CareTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Eye_Disorders/Retina/Macular_Degeneration Alternative medicine eye care site to help protect vision for those with this condition and similar eye diseases. Contains well-documented nutritional guidelines, self-help and prevention information.
Other resource N41 eMedicine Health - Diabetic Eye Diseasehttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/43510-1.asp eMedicine Health - Diabetic Eye DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Eye_Disorders/Retina/Diabetic_Retinopathy Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment for diabetes related eye disorders.
Other resource N42 Poor color visionhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00233 Poor color visionTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Eye_Disorders/Color_Blindness Mayo Clinic staff article includes overview, causes, when to seek medical advice, screening and diagnosis, treatment, and coping skills.
Other resource N43 Color Blindnesshttp://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0597838364/qid=1100093251/sr=1-6/ref=sr_1_6/002-7511131-2026445?v=glance&s=books Color BlindnessTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Eye_Disorders/Color_Blindness/Books A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References, by Icon Health Publications. No reviews.
Other resource N44 Ophthalmology Review Journal - Glaucomahttp://www.ophthal.org/ORJ/glaucoma/ Ophthalmology Review Journal - GlaucomaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Eye_Disorders/Glaucoma A non-profit organization devoted to the education and training of international eye care providers. Lists a number of medical articles and case studies about this severe eye disease.
Other resource N45 eMedicine Health - Acute Angle-Closure Glaucomahttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/Articles/37853-1.asp eMedicine Health - Acute Angle-Closure GlaucomaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Eye_Disorders/Glaucoma Consumer health resource center providing an overview of acute angle-closure glaucoma and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
Other resource N46 eMedicine Health - Understanding Glaucoma Medicationshttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/40870-1.asp eMedicine Health - Understanding Glaucoma MedicationsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Eye_Disorders/Glaucoma/Treatment Find details of this disorder and explanations of the different treatment options.
Other resource N47 eMedicine Health - Dry Eye Syndromehttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/43970-1.asp eMedicine Health - Dry Eye SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Eye_Disorders/Dry_Eye Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of DES.
Other resource N48 Uveitishttp://medweb.bham.ac.uk/HTTP/depts/ophth/NewUveitis.html UveitisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Eye_Disorders/Uveitis An English medical/opthamology professor describes his research in this area.
Other resource N49 eMedicine Health - Corneal Flash Burnshttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/14433-1.asp eMedicine Health - Corneal Flash BurnsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Eye_Disorders/Cornea Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment for corneal flash burns.
Other resource N50 Sleep Medicinehttp://www.users.cloud9.net/~thorpy/ Sleep MedicineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders A comprehensive links and resources one-pager for both professionals and sufferers.
Other resource N51 Sleep Disordershttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sleepdisorders.html Sleep DisordersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders A selection of sites provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine (Medline Plus).
Other resource N52 Sleep and Healthhttp://www.sleepandhealth.com Sleep and HealthTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders A resource dedicated to advancing the public's knowledge of sleep disorders, alertness, mood, performance and other health related issues.
Other resource N53 eMedicine Health - Disorders That Disrupt Sleep (Parasomnias)http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/42677-1.asp eMedicine Health - Disorders That Disrupt Sleep (Parasomnias)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders Consumer health resource center providing information on several sleep disorders.
Other resource N54 Snoring Treatment Homepagehttp://www.snoringtreatment.com Snoring Treatment HomepageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders/Sleep_Apnea Overview of anatomy and physiology of snoring and sleep apnea syndrome. A review of current medical and surgical treatments available to help correct both conditions.
Other resource N55 Snoring and Sleep Apnoea. Health factsheets from BUPAhttp://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/Mosby_factsheets/snoring.html Snoring and Sleep Apnoea. Health factsheets from BUPATop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders/Sleep_Apnea Concise factsheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of Snoring and Sleep Apnoea, available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat format.
Other resource N56 Personal Health Zone Insomnia Centerhttp://www.personalhealthzone.com/insomnia2.html Personal Health Zone Insomnia CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders/Insomnia Information on causes and symptoms of insomnia as well as some tips on treatment and prevention.
Other resource N57 National Women's Health Center Insomnia Pagehttp://www.4woman.gov/faq/insomnia.htm National Women's Health Center Insomnia PageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders/Insomnia Insomnia related information as well as ways to combat this disorder.
Other resource N58 McKinley Health Centerhttp://www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/health-info/dis-cond/misc/insomnia.html McKinley Health CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders/Insomnia Information about insomnia and other related sleep problems.
Other resource N59 Nocturnal Enuresis: Health Fact Sheethttp://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/Mosby_factsheets/Nocturnal_Enuresis.html Nocturnal Enuresis: Health Fact SheetTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders/Sleep_Enuresis Concise factsheet on causes,symptoms and treatment of bed wetting by a healthcare provider.
Other resource N60 eMedicine Health - Bedwettinghttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/Articles/8783-1.asp eMedicine Health - BedwettingTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders/Sleep_Enuresis Consumer health resource center providing an overview of bedwetting and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
Other resource N61 The Narcolepsy Institutehttp://hometown.aol.com/narcolepsyinst The Narcolepsy InstituteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders/Narcolepsy The Narcolepsy Institute provides support services to individuals who have narcolepsy and their families in New York City (Montefiore Medical Center).
Other resource N62 Sydney Sleep Research Grouphttp://www.sleepsydney.org/ Sydney Sleep Research GroupTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders/Research The Sleep Research Group of the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research aims to develop, foster and promote Australia's world class research and clinical capability in the field of sleep medicine.
Other resource N63 The School of Sleep Medicinehttp://www.sleepedu.net/ssm.shtml The School of Sleep MedicineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders/Organizations Runs courses on sleep medicine ranging from basic to advance, pediatric to adult. CMEs and preparation for board certification.
Other resource N64 International Sleep Medicine Associationhttp://www.1sleep.com International Sleep Medicine AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders/Organizations New worldwide association for physicians, scientists, patients and corporations interested in sleep.
Other resource N65 Restless Legs Syndrome and Leg Cramps in Fibromyalgia Syndromehttp://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/312/7042/1339 Restless Legs Syndrome and Leg Cramps in Fibromyalgia SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders/Restless_Legs_Syndrome British Medical Journal article, 1996: a controlled study.
Other resource N66 Northside Hospital Sleep Medicine Institutehttp://www.nshsleep.com/services.htm Northside Hospital Sleep Medicine InstituteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders/Centers A description of the sleep disorders treated here, including sleepwalking, night terrors, sleep related violence, sleep eating, gastroesophageal reflux and childhood sleep disorders. Atlanta,GA.
Other resource N67 Bondi Junction, Centre for Snoring and Sleep Disordershttp://www.snoring.com.au Bondi Junction, Centre for Snoring and Sleep DisordersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders/Centers Information site for patients and medical professionals dealing with snoring and sleep related conditions. The Centre for Snoring and Sleep Disorders, Bondi Junction, Sydney, Australia.
Other resource N68 Cheshire Center for Sleep Studies, NHhttp://www.cheshire-med.com/programs/sleep/intro.html Cheshire Center for Sleep Studies, NHTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders/Centers A cooperative effort between the Cheshire Medical Center and the Dartmouth Sleep Disorder to provide a facility offering evaluation and treatment of the full range of sleep disorders.
Other resource N69 The Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati Sleep Disorders Clinichttp://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/programs_services/391/ The Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati Sleep Disorders ClinicTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders/Centers The Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Sleep Disorders Clinic staff provides a multidisciplinary assessment and assistance with managing sleep problems.
Other resource N70 Sleep Services of Americahttp://www.sleepservices.net Sleep Services of AmericaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders/Centers An affiliate of Johns Hopkins, HSI Medical Services Corporation/Sleep Services of America is a provider of sleep diagnosis and treatment services in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Other resource N71 Wesley Medical Center's - Sleep Disorders Centerhttp://www.wesleymc.com/CustomPage.asp?guidCustomContentID={18DC58DD-40A2-11D4-A2E1-00508B62BE1F} Wesley Medical Center's - Sleep Disorders CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders/Centers Basic information from this Wichita based sleep disorders center.
Other resource N72 VCU Health Systems Sleep Disorders Centerhttp://www.vcu.edu/sleepwell VCU Health Systems Sleep Disorders CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders/Centers Located in Richmond, Virginia. Information on apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia, RLS, and links to other sites.
Other resource N73 Morningstar Sleep Medicine Associates, LLC.http://www.virtualsleepclinic.com/ Morningstar Sleep Medicine Associates, LLC.Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders/Centers Virtual sleep disorders clinic. Find information about the services, the doctors, news and a FAQs.
Other resource N74 The Regional Center for Sleep Medicinehttp://www.trcsm.com The Regional Center for Sleep MedicineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders/Centers A member of the Sleep Network, a national consortium of diagnostic and treatment sleep disorders centers, specializing in sleep apnea.
Other resource N75 The Brain, Circadian Rhythms, and Clock Geneshttp://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/317/7174/1704 The Brain, Circadian Rhythms, and Clock GenesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders/Biological_Rhythms British Medical Journal Article on circadian rhythms (1998). A clinical review.
Other resource N76 Cherubshttp://www.cherubs-cdh.org CherubsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Rare_Disorders A non-profit support group for the families and medical care providers of children and adults born with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
Other resource N77 Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man - Progeriahttp://www3.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Omim/dispmim?176670 Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man - ProgeriaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Rare_Disorders/Progeria Progeria medical database resource for textual information, pictures, and reference information.
Other resource N78 Cystinosis Foundationhttp://www.cystinosisfoundation.org Cystinosis FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Rare_Disorders/Cystinosis Includes brochures, FAQs, medical exchange, research, and a message forum as well as details about the organization and its events, conferences and fund raising.
Other resource N79 National Library of Medicine: Cleidocranial Dysplasia (CCD, CLCD)http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/jablonski/syndromes/syndrome233.html National Library of Medicine: Cleidocranial Dysplasia (CCD, CLCD)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Rare_Disorders/Cleidocranial_Dysplasia A list of synonyms, summary and major features.
Other resource N80 E-Medicine: Moyamoya Diseasehttp://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic616.htm E-Medicine: Moyamoya DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Rare_Disorders/Moyamoya Introduction, clinical features, differentials, work up, treatments, medication and follow up.

link to main page of directory

Back to Art Vernissage