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Previous 10Nonfatal Dog Bite-Related Injuries Treated in Hospital Emergency Departments - United States, 2001http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/458224 Nonfatal Dog Bite-Related Injuries Treated in Hospital Emergency Departments - United States, 2001Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings/Mammals Review of the incidence of injuries, with recommendations on prevention.
PreviousFighting Fleas and Tickshttp://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/696_flea.html Fighting Fleas and TicksTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings/Arthropods Article from the US Food and Drug Administration about treating fleas and ticks.
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Next 70Outdoor Action Guide to High Altitudehttp://www.princeton.edu/~oa/safety/altitude.html Outdoor Action Guide to High AltitudeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Altitude_Sickness Description of altitude related illnesses, their symptoms and their treatment.
Previous 70RadiologyInfo: Radiography (X-ray) - Bonehttp://www.radiologyinfo.org/content/bone_radiography.htm RadiologyInfo: Radiography (X-ray) - BoneTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Easy to understand information for patients about bone x-rays. Learn what patients might experience, how to prepare for exams, benefits vs. and the risks.
Next 170Obesity Factorhttp://www.obesityfactor.org Obesity FactorTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Obesity News covering the epidemic, weight loss, and nutrition. Includes linked articles, article summaries, and resources.
Previous 170Hypopituitarismhttp://www.umm.edu/endocrin/hypopit.htm HypopituitarismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Hypopituitarism The diagnosis, causes, treatment and symptoms are discussed as well as what this disorder is.
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Previous 270Weight Control Doctorhttp://www.weightcontroldoctor.com/ Weight Control DoctorTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Insulin_Resistance This book and web site are dedicated to the topic of Syndrome X and its impact upon health. Tips about metabolism and healthy eating.
Other resource N0 The Glycemic Index: Flogging a Dead Horse?http://www.mendosa.com/wolever.htm The Glycemic Index: Flogging a Dead Horse?Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Insulin_Resistance Article arguing for the usefulness of the glycemic index.
Other resource N1 Insulin and Its Metabolic Effectshttp://www.mercola.com/2001/jul/14/insulin.htm Insulin and Its Metabolic EffectsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Insulin_Resistance The beginning article of a four part lecture by Ron Rosedale, MD, discussing the importance of insulin.
Other resource N2 Defeat Diabetes Foundationhttp://www.defeatdiabetes.org/Articles/cvd030212.htm Defeat Diabetes FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Insulin_Resistance Learn about the relationship between insulin resistance and obesity, and the role sugar plays in creating both health issues.
Other resource N3 Hypoglycemia Hollandhttp://lightning.prohosting.com/%7ehypoglyc/ Hypoglycemia HollandTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Hypoglycemia Offers information for those with non-diabetic hypoglycemia: links, literature lists, diets, useful addresses and FAQs.
Other resource N4 NKH Parent Networkhttp://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/6319/index.html NKH Parent NetworkTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Hypoglycemia For parents with children with Nonketotic Hyperglycinemia (NKH), a rare and still uncurable metabolic disorder.
Other resource N5 Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australiahttp://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au/ Hypoglycemic Health Association of AustraliaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Hypoglycemia Details about this non-profit organization which brings information on Hypoglycemia, psychotherapy and clinical nutrition. Includes articles, links and newsletters.
Other resource N6 Addison's Disease in relation to Hypoglycemiahttp://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/endo/pubs/addison/addison.htm Addison's Disease in relation to HypoglycemiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Hypoglycemia Addison's disease can cause irritability and depression. Because of salt loss, craving of salty foods also is common. Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is more severe in children than in adults.
Other resource N7 Hypoglycemia Discussion Boardhttp://users.cgiforme.com/poof/cfmboard.html Hypoglycemia Discussion BoardTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Hypoglycemia Please post your experiences with hypoglycemia here. You will find the answers to your questions, as well as support when your blood sugar just isn't behaving.
Other resource N8 American Academy of Family Physicians: Nocturnal Hypoglycemiahttp://aafp.org/afp/970915ap/tips5.html American Academy of Family Physicians: Nocturnal HypoglycemiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Hypoglycemia Nocturnal Hypoglycemia in Children with Type 1 Diabetes. Tips from other journals - American Family Physician, September 15, 1997.
Other resource N9 Topica Email List Directory for Hypoglycemiahttp://topica.com/lists/hypo-recipes@lists.Princeton.EDU/ Topica Email List Directory for HypoglycemiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Hypoglycemia Join Hypoglycemia Recipes mailing list.
Other resource N10 Iatrogenic Hypoglycemia and Malpractice Claimshttp://www.sma.org/smj/97feb21.htm Iatrogenic Hypoglycemia and Malpractice ClaimsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Hypoglycemia Abstract, report cases, discussions, and references.
Other resource N11 Treating Insulin Reactionshttp://www.diabetes.org/type-2-diabetes/hypoglycemia.jsp Treating Insulin ReactionsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Hypoglycemia In association with Hypoglycemia. Symptoms and treatment information given through the ADA.
Other resource N12 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 N13 Pituitary Tumor Network Associationhttp://www.pituitary.org/ Pituitary Tumor Network AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary For sufferers of various pituitary disorders and their caregivers. Includes glossary, a list of questions to ask doctors, and list of sponsoring pharmaceutical companies.
Other resource N14 Neuroendocrine Clinical Center & Pituitary Tumor Center at MGH/Harvardhttp://pituitary.mgh.harvard.edu/LnksPit.htm Neuroendocrine Clinical Center & Pituitary Tumor Center at MGH/HarvardTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary Massachusetts General Hospital's Neuroendocrine Support Clinic and Pituitary Tumor Clinic has consistently provided expert patient care and clinical research making it one of the most highly regarded pituitary treatment programs.
Other resource N15 NINDS Pituitary Tumors Information Pagehttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/pituitary_tumors.htm NINDS Pituitary Tumors Information PageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary Pituitary tumors information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Other resource N16 Pit Pat - The Pituitary Foundationhttp://www.pituitary.org.uk/disorders/index.htm Pit Pat - The Pituitary FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary Provides information and support to those suffering from pituitary disorders, their relatives, friends and carers. Includes newsletters, resources, GP fact file, general information for patients and a glossary.
Other resource N17 Dorset (UK) Pituitary Foundationhttp://www.communigate.co.uk/dorset/dorsetpituitaryfoundation/index.phtml Dorset (UK) Pituitary FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary Pituitary Awareness Website for Patients and Medics providing Health Information, Telephone Buddies, National Conferences, Links to International and National Endocrine Illness Groups and Alternative Therapies.
Other resource N18 Acromegalyhttp://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/endo/pubs/acro/acro.htm AcromegalyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Acromegaly Answers question such as what causes this, how common it is, how it is diagnosed and how it is treated. Suggested readings and other resources.
Other resource N19 Acromegaly and Gigantism - Medstudentshttp://www.medstudents.com.br/endoc/endoc8.htm Acromegaly and Gigantism - MedstudentsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Acromegaly A review of this disease with the focus on etiology, pathogenesis and treatment.
Other resource N20 The Pituitary Society - Information for the Publichttp://pituitarysociety.med.nyu.edu/patients_guide.htm The Pituitary Society - Information for the PublicTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Acromegaly Patient's guide to acromegaly diagnosis & therapy
Other resource N21 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 N22 Prolactinomahttp://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/endo/pubs/prolact/prolact.htm ProlactinomaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Prolactinoma The NIDDK prolactinoma information site discusses the cause of prolactinomas, treatment, specific symptoms, diagnosis, affects of pregnancies, and sites other resources.
Other resource N23 UCLA NEUROSURGERY | Pituitary Disorders & Diseaseshttp://neurosun.medsch.ucla.edu/Diagnoses/Pituitary/PituitaryDis_10.html UCLA NEUROSURGERY | Pituitary Disorders & DiseasesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Prolactinoma Prolactinoma information site from UCLA Neurosurgery
Other resource N24 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 N25 Wolfram Syndromehttp://wolfram.150m.com Wolfram SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Diabetes_Insipidus A comprehensive educational site. Diagnosis, treatment, symptoms, and quality of life issues related to this genetic progressive neurodegenerative disease are addressed by a physician.
Other resource N26 MedicineNet.com - Diseases & Conditions - Diabetes Insipidushttp://www.medicinenet.com/Script/Main/Art.asp?li=USA&ArticleKey=1912 MedicineNet.com - Diseases & Conditions - Diabetes InsipidusTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Diabetes_Insipidus Good article on what is Diabetes Insipidus, how it is diagnosed and treated. Also includes a forum for those with Diabetes Insipidus.
Other resource N27 Diabetes insipidus - Overviewhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000377.htm Diabetes insipidus - OverviewTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Diabetes_Insipidus Article from Adam.com includes information on this illness such as causes, incidences, risk factors, with links to central DI, Nephrogenic DI and links to further explanation of medical terminolgy used.
Other resource N28 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 N29 Empty Sella Syndromehttp://www.methodisthealth.com/endocrin/sella.htm Empty Sella SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Empty_Sella_Syndrome Methodist Health Care System explains what this syndrome is, the symptoms, diagnosis and its treatment.
Other resource N30 Empty Sellahttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/emptysella/ Empty SellaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Empty_Sella_Syndrome Email list available to anyone interested in sharing information and/or support for persons affected by this syndrome.
Other resource N31 Hypopituitarismhttp://methodisthealth.com/endocrin/hypopit.htm HypopituitarismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Hypopituitarism A look at this disorder and its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment by Methodist Health Care System.
Other resource N32 Hypopituitarismhttp://www.healthsouth.com/medinfo/home/app/frame?2=/medlib/medLibDispatcher&pageType=0&medkey=000343&medarttype=article HypopituitarismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Hypopituitarism A look at the treatment, prognosis and complications of this disease.
Other resource N33 OHSU Pituitary Unit - Hormone Replacement Therapy and Pituitary Hormone Deficiencyhttp://www.ohsupituitary.com/patients/hormone.asp OHSU Pituitary Unit - Hormone Replacement Therapy and Pituitary Hormone DeficiencyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Hypopituitarism Pituitary hormone deficiency can have many causes, but the vast majority of cases are caused by benign pituitary tumors pressing on and destroying the cells of the pituitary gland.
Other resource N34 NINDS Cushing's Syndrome Information Pagehttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/cushings_doc.htm NINDS Cushing's Syndrome Information PageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Cushing's_Syndrome Cushing's Syndrome information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Other resource N35 The Pituitary Society - Information for the Publichttp://pituitarysociety.med.nyu.edu/cush1.htm The Pituitary Society - Information for the PublicTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Cushing's_Syndrome An article about Cushing's syndrome from Pituitary Society.
Other resource N36 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 N37 Yahoo! Groups : Cushingshttp://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Cushings/ Yahoo! Groups : CushingsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Cushing's_Syndrome Yahoo! Groups: Cushings
Other resource N38 UpToDate Patient Resource Center: Pituitary glandhttp://patients.uptodate.com/topic.asp?file=endo_hor/6172 UpToDate Patient Resource Center: Pituitary glandTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Cushing's_Syndrome Discusses the signs and symptoms of Cushing's along with other useful information for patients on treatments, diagnosis, and effectiveness of treatment.
Other resource N39 Children And Sports Injurieshttp://www.hands-on-healing.com/children.htm Children And Sports InjuriesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries Information on common sports injuries to children, causes and suggestions in preventing injuries. Provided by the Foundation For Chiropractic Education And Research.
Other resource N40 Play It Safehttp://www.aaos.org/wordhtml/prevspor.htm Play It SafeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries Fact sheets and patient education brochures available on sports injuries from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Other resource N41 Prevent Injuries in Young Soccer Playershttp://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/970072746.html Prevent Injuries in Young Soccer PlayersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries An article by Roger M. Lyon, MD Assistant Professor, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin.
Other resource N42 Pediatric On Callhttp://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/CommonChild/eye_injuries.asp Pediatric On CallTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries Information of the Common eye injuries in children and the first aid measures that should be followed.
Other resource N43 Dr. Pribut's Sports Pagehttp://www.drpribut.com/sports/spsport.html Dr. Pribut's Sports PageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries Comprehensive information on injuries related to runners. In-depth descriptions, graphics, risk factors, and treatment recommendations.
Other resource N44 Wound Healerhttp://woundhealer.com Wound HealerTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries Site for education, information, treatment of wound healing problems.
Other resource N45 How to Prevent Heat-Related Illness in Childrenhttp://www.ehow.com/ehow/ehow.jsp?id=7177 How to Prevent Heat-Related Illness in ChildrenTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Heat_Related Steps, tips and overall warnings. From eHow.com
Other resource N46 HowStuffWorks: How Heat Stroke Workshttp://www.howstuffworks.com/question699.htm HowStuffWorks: How Heat Stroke WorksTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Heat_Related Brief narrative explains the cause, effect and treatment of heat stroke.
Other resource N47 Heat-Related Illnesshttp://www.redcross.org/services/hss/tips/heat.html Heat-Related IllnessTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Heat_Related Tips for staying safe in warm weather, and how to recognize and care for different stages of heat injuries. Includes a glossary of related terms. From the American Red Cross.
Other resource N48 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 N49 Heat Exhaustion and Heat Strokehttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/6209-1.asp Heat Exhaustion and Heat StrokeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Heat_Related Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment on heat related illness. Presented by eMedicine Health.
Other resource N50 Discovery Online -- Planet Earth Cams: Sunburn Camhttp://www.discovery.com/cams/sunburn/uv.html Discovery Online -- Planet Earth Cams: Sunburn CamTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Sunburn Maps showing the total amount of UV radiation reaching the surface of the Earth, the Erythermal Exposure Index. Extensive UV exposure can cause skin cancer and blinding cataracts in the eyes of humans and other animals.
Other resource N51 Rxinsiderhttp://rxinsider.com/monographs/sunburn.htm RxinsiderTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Sunburn An informational monograph on Sunburns for patient education and counseling.
Other resource N52 Ladies Home Journal - Sunburnhttp://www.lhj.com/home/Sunburn.html Ladies Home Journal - SunburnTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Sunburn Ideas and treatments to keep skin looking and feeling healthy and protected from harmful sunburns.
Other resource N53 PoisoningSun.comhttp://poisoningsun.com/ PoisoningSun.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Sunburn Provides poisoning sun definition, symptoms and treatment. Free tips and guidelines available.
Other resource N54 Common Foot and Ankle Fractureshttp://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/sep_96/thordar.htm Common Foot and Ankle FracturesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures In-depth article with descriptions and x-ray photos of fractures of the ankle and hind foot.
Other resource N55 Falls and Hip Fractures Among Older Adultshttp://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/falls.htm Falls and Hip Fractures Among Older AdultsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Article from the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control.
Other resource N56 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 N57 AAOS - Fractureshttp://orthoinfo.aaos.org/brochure/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=9&topcategory=About%20Orthopaedics&searentry=fractures AAOS - FracturesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Information on fractures from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Other resource N58 Medline: Fracture Overviewhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000001.htm Medline: Fracture OverviewTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Definition of types of fractures, their symptoms, treatment and prevention.
Other resource N59 Fractures and Splintinghttp://www.whmentors.org/saf/fracture.html Fractures and SplintingTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Describes initial care of various types of fractures aimed at the layman.
Other resource N60 The Internet Classics Archive - On Fractures by Hippocrateshttp://classics.mit.edu/Hippocrates/fractur.mb.txt The Internet Classics Archive - On Fractures by HippocratesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Translation by Francis Adams. An 89k text-only version is available for download.
Other resource N61 eMedicine Health - Boxer's Fracturehttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/4585-1.asp eMedicine Health - Boxer's FractureTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Consumer health resource center providing information on causes, symptoms, and treatments.
Other resource N62 eMedicine Health - Vertebral Compression Fracturehttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/5822-1.asp eMedicine Health - Vertebral Compression FractureTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this disorder.
Other resource N63 eMedicine Health - Cast Carehttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/9027-1.asp eMedicine Health - Cast CareTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Consumer health resource center providing information on plaster/fiberglass cast care.
Other resource N64 RadiologyInfo: Radiography (X-ray) - Bonehttp://www.radiologyinfo.org/content/bone_radiography.htm RadiologyInfo: Radiography (X-ray) - BoneTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Easy to understand information for patients about bone x-rays. Learn what patients might experience, how to prepare for exams, benefits vs. and the risks.
Other resource N65 Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundationhttp://www.aarbf.org/ Alisa Ann Ruch Burn FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns Recognizing that prevention education is essential to avoid the agony of burn injuries, the Burn Foundation has produced a variety of innovative prevention materials. Survivor assistance programs are designed to relieve emotional suffering, create opportunities for socializing, and help build the skills necessary to cope in a society that highly values physical appearance.
Other resource N66 Burn Emergencieshttp://www.ci.phoenix.az.us/FIRE/burns.html Burn EmergenciesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns Burn classifications, methods, degree (types) of burns and how to determine severity. Initial treatment modalities are listed. From The City of Phoenix, Arizona.
Other resource N67 MedicineNet.com - Burnshttp://www.medicinenet.com/Script/Main/Art.asp?li=MNI&d=128&f=306&ArticleKey=306 MedicineNet.com - BurnsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns Categorizations, why body area location is significant, and treatment for simple burns.
Other resource N68 The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, Inc.http://www.phoenix-society.org/ The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, Inc.Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns Helping burn survivors and their families cope with and overcome the unimaginable and difficult challenges they encounter following a burn injury.
Other resource N69 Burn Children Recovery Foundationhttp://www.burnchildrenrecovery.org/ Burn Children Recovery FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns Information about the organization which helps teach children about fire prevention, helps support child burn victims, and offers training to protect children from fire. Details about the programs and contacts.
Other resource N70 Burn Resource Centrehttp://www.burnresource.com/ Burn Resource CentreTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns Offers education and consultation to professionals and the community. Includes an awareness quiz, articles [PDF], and list of training topics and seminars.
Other resource N71 Children's Burn Foundationhttp://www.childburn.org Children's Burn FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns Provides financial resources to meet the needs children suffering severe burns caused by abuse, neglect, or accident. Includes information about the programs and request for funding.
Other resource N72 Burn Survivor USAhttp://www.burnsurvivorusa.com/ Burn Survivor USATop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns Richard Webser tells his personal story and discusses the long-term issues of being a burn survivor. Includes pictures.
Other resource N73 Assessing a Burnhttp://www.burnsurvivorsttw.org/burns/assessment.html Assessing a BurnTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns How to determine the severity of a burn.
Other resource N74 eMedicine Health - Chemical Burnshttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/4849-1.asp eMedicine Health - Chemical BurnsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatments.
Other resource N75 Burn Recovery Centerhttp://www.burn-recovery.org/ Burn Recovery CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns Describes burn treatment therapies including skin grafts and reconstructive surgery. Information on burn centers and resources for long-term treatment and care.
Other resource N76 My Long Hard Battlehttp://www.angelfire.com/fl3/lc24fan/index.html My Long Hard BattleTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns/Burn_Care Laura's burn survival story.
Other resource N77 An Easy Guide to Outpatient Burn Rehabilitationhttp://www.ncddr.org/rr/burn/burnguide.html An Easy Guide to Outpatient Burn RehabilitationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns/Burn_Care Online guide includes introduction and extensive information on burn care and scar management. Videos in .mov format available.
Other resource N78 Pediatric Oncallhttp://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/CommonChild/Burns.asp Pediatric OncallTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns/Burn_Care An overview of burns in children: first, second and third degree burns; its treatment and skin grafting.
Other resource N79 BSTTWhttp://groups.msn.com/BurnSurvivorsThroughoutTheWorld BSTTWTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns/Burn_Care An international 501 (c)(3) non profit organization offers peer support, education, advocacy, elists, membership, weekly and emergency chats for the burn survivor community and the public.
Other resource N80 Nature: Victims of Venomhttp://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/victims/ Nature: Victims of VenomTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings PBS Nature series focusing on several venomous snakes and marine animals.

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