site URL - http://www.personal.usyd.edu.au/~gerhard/pressure.html
Site description: Basic information plus a utility to calculate the atmospheric pressure at any altitude.
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| Previous 10 | MFAAA Emergency Preparedness: Hypothermia | http://www.mfaaa.org/help/emergency/prepare/cold.html MFAAA Emergency Preparedness: Hypothermia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Hypothermia Effects of cool temperatures on the elderly. Even normal room tmperatures can be serious. |
| Previous | Supplemental Oxygen for the General Aviation Pilot | http://www.dr-amy.com/rich/oxygen/ Supplemental Oxygen for the General Aviation Pilot | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Altitude_Sickness Article on determining the need for supplemental oxygen at density altitude. |
| Random 1 | PulseHR | http://www.pulsehr.com/ PulseHR | Top/Business/Healthcare/Employment/Job_Search Job search employment site for healthcare, medical and biotechnology professionals for North America. |
| Random 2 | Furr Clinic | http://www.furrclinic.com/ Furr Clinic | Top/Regional/North_America/United_States/Mississippi/Localities/O/Ocean_Springs/Health Richard T. Furr, M. D., P. A. Internal Medicine/Family Practice. Overview, philosophy, explanation of services, list of office hours, and payment policies. |
| Random 3 | Scolymus cardunculus | http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/a/artic068.html Scolymus cardunculus | Top/Science/Biology/Flora_and_Fauna/Plantae/Magnoliophyta/Magnoliopsida/Asteraceae/Scolymus short description and medicinal uses |
| Random 4 | Natural Medicine Company, Inc. | http://www.naturalmedicine.cc/ Natural Medicine Company, Inc. | Top/Shopping/Health/Alternative/Herbs/Specialty_Formulas Herbal formulas and single product capsules for a ariety of ailments. |
| Random 5 | ZonePerfect.Com | http://www.zoneperfect.com ZonePerfect.Com | Top/Shopping/Health/Weight_Loss/Programs The official site of The Zone Diet weight loss program, health and nutritional products. |
| Next | High Altitude Pathology Institute | http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/6280/ High Altitude Pathology Institute | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Altitude_Sickness High altitude travel advice. Information on chronic mountain sickness, high altitude pulmonary edema, the use of hyperoxic/hypoxic adaptation chambers, and triple hypoxia syndrome. |
| Next 10 | Bibliography of High-Altitude Medicine and Physiology | http://annie.cv.nrao.edu/habibqbe.htm Bibliography of High-Altitude Medicine and Physiology | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Altitude_Sickness Search by author, title, or citation. |
| Random 1 | Square Dance History | http://www.heritagedance.com/articles.html Square Dance History | Top/Arts/Performing_Arts/Dance/Folk_Dancing/Square_Dancing A collection of articles on the history of square dancing, calling, and costuming. |
| Random 4 | The Inside Story on Food and Health - Recipes | http://www.inside-story.com/Recipes.html The Inside Story on Food and Health - Recipes | Top/Home/Cooking/Special_Diets/Allergy Recipe directory from e-zine, "The Inside Story" for various allergies. Includes nutritional analysis for each recipe. |
| Random 4 | House passes medical malpractice bill | http://cnn.com/2003/ALLPOLITICS/03/13/medical.malpractice.ap/index.html House passes medical malpractice bill | Top/News/Online_Archives/CNN.com/2003/March/Politics [CNN] |
| Next 70 | Lose Weight Gain Health | http://www.loseweightgainhealth.ie/ Lose Weight Gain Health | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Obesity From Roche Pharmaceutical, provides practical advice on healthy eating, diet, obesity and losing weight. |
| Previous 70 | eMedicine Health - Black Widow Spider Bite | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/6436-1.asp eMedicine Health - Black Widow Spider Bite | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings/Arthropods/Spiders Information on the symptoms and treatment of black widow spider bites. |
| Next 170 | Scurvy | http://www.healthlibrary.com/reading/nature/chap50.htm Scurvy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Scurvy An article on this disease and its causes, symptoms and treatment. |
| Previous 170 | Hippocratic Treatise On Fractures | http://www.indiana.edu/~ancmed/fractures.htm Hippocratic Treatise On Fractures | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Translation of an original document written circa 400 B.C. |
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| Previous 270 | Prolactinoma | http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/endo/pubs/prolact/prolact.htm Prolactinoma | Top/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 N0 | Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus Foundation | http://www.ndif.org/ Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Diabetes_Insipidus The NDI Foundation was formed to support education, research, treatment, and cure for nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. |
| Other resource N1 | Diabetes Insipidus - from Family Village | http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_di.htm Diabetes Insipidus - from Family Village | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Diabetes_Insipidus Informative collection of links including who to contact, chat room and support details, and organisations and websites that deal with DI |
| Other resource N2 | Disorder-Specific Survival Kit: Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus | http://depts.washington.edu/transmet/The%20process/ndi.htm Disorder-Specific Survival Kit: Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Diabetes_Insipidus Includes information about the cause, diagnosis and management of NDI and other types of diabetes insipidus. |
| Other resource N3 | Diabetes Insipidus Foundation | http://www.diabetesinsipidus.org/ Diabetes Insipidus Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Diabetes_Insipidus Provides information on the different forms of diabetes insipidus. Includes email support group, articles, brochures, FAQs, and other information. |
| Other resource N4 | Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Diabetes Insipidus | http://content.jeffersonhospital.org/Content.asp?PageID=P00404 Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Diabetes Insipidus | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Diabetes_Insipidus Basic fact sheet on Diabetes Insipidus. Includes causes, treatments and diagnosis. |
| Other resource N5 | Empty Sella Syndrome | http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/emptysella.htm Empty Sella Syndrome | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Empty_Sella_Syndrome Information sheet compiled by NINDS compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. |
| Other resource N6 | Hypopituitarism | http://www.umm.edu/endocrin/hypopit.htm Hypopituitarism | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Hypopituitarism The diagnosis, causes, treatment and symptoms are discussed as well as what this disorder is. |
| Other resource N7 | Hypopituitarism | http://www.pituitary.org/disorders/hypopituitarism.php Hypopituitarism | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Hypopituitarism A brief description of this disorder. |
| Other resource N8 | eMedicine Health - Hypopituitary | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/34988-1.asp eMedicine Health - Hypopituitary | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Hypopituitarism Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of hypopituitary disorder. |
| Other resource N9 | eMedicine - Cushing Syndrome : Article by Gail Adler, MD, PhD | http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic485.htm eMedicine - Cushing Syndrome : Article by Gail Adler, MD, PhD | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Cushing's_Syndrome Contains an article on Cushing's, covering background, frequency, history, causes, and other problems to be considered if it is not discovered in an early stage and acted on immediately. |
| Other resource N10 | Cushing's syndrome hub | http://www.healthubs.com/cushing/ Cushing's syndrome hub | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Cushing's_Syndrome A brief definition of Cushing's syndrome, followed by links to overviews, research articles, clinical trials and case reports |
| Other resource N11 | UCLA NEUROSURGERY | Pituitary Disorders & Diseases | http://www.neurosurgery.medsch.ucla.edu/Diagnoses/Pituitary/PituitaryDis_8.html UCLA NEUROSURGERY | Pituitary Disorders & Diseases | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Cushing's_Syndrome UCLA Neurosurgery |
| Other resource N12 | Cushing's Syndrome and Cushing's Disease | http://cushings.homestead.com/ Cushing's Syndrome and Cushing's Disease | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Cushing's_Syndrome Offers information about this disorder, also called hypercortisolism, caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol. Chat to other people with Cushing's. |
| Other resource N13 | Overactive Adrenal Glands / Cushing's Syndrome | http://www.sharp.com/healthaz/detail.cfm?id=AA952096-787E-11D4-B4B600508B76449E&method=viewfull&topicid=DE508D0E-6345-11D4-B4B100508B76449E Overactive Adrenal Glands / Cushing's Syndrome | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Cushing's_Syndrome General information about Cushing's syndrome, including symptoms, treatment, and diagnosis. |
| Other resource N14 | Cushing's Support and Research Foundation | http://csrf.net/ Cushing's Support and Research Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Cushing's_Syndrome Cushing's Support and Research Foundation |
| Other resource N15 | The Jefferson Health System - Orthopedic Surgery: Sports Injuries | http://www.jeffersonhealth.org/diseases/orthopaedics/sports.htm The Jefferson Health System - Orthopedic Surgery: Sports Injuries | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries Brief descriptions of several common sport related injuries and treatment modalities. |
| Other resource N16 | Wound Care Guide - University of Illinois | http://www.uiuc.edu/departments/mckinley/health-info/dis-cond/wounds/woundcar.html Wound Care Guide - University of Illinois | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries Describes signs and symptoms of wound infections, types of wounds and recommended dressings. Written for the non-professional. |
| Other resource N17 | UKAS | http://adhesions.org.uk UKAS | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries Information about this organization devoted to adhesions and their related disorders (ARD). Details about treatment and prevention. |
| Other resource N18 | It's Just An Accident | http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1012406028.html It's Just An Accident | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries The new Injury Research Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin (IRC-MCW) has set about to change old ways of thinking about injuries, with the ultimate goal of reducing fatalities and disabilities. |
| Other resource N19 | OHSU Health -- Household/Common Emergencies | http://www.ohsuhealth.com/ntrauma OHSU Health -- Household/Common Emergencies | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries Overview from Oregon Health and Sciences University. |
| Other resource N20 | eMedicine Health - Finger Dislocation | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/5113-1.asp eMedicine Health - Finger Dislocation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment. |
| Other resource N21 | Heat Safety | http://www.nws.noaa.gov/er/lwx/heat.htm Heat Safety | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Heat_Related What to do when a heat wave strikes. Heat related illnesses and symptoms. The heat index section and its effects is especially important for high risk individuals. From the National Weather Service. |
| Other resource N22 | Extreme Heat | http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/hsb/extremeheat/ Extreme Heat | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Heat_Related Identifies people most at risk, explains how to stay healthy in hot weather, and lists symptoms and treatment of problems such as heat stroke, heat rash, and sunburns. From the US National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH). |
| Other resource N23 | Dead Heat - Why Don't Americans Sweat Over Heat-Wave Deaths? | http://slate.msn.com/id/2068612/ Dead Heat - Why Don't Americans Sweat Over Heat-Wave Deaths? | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Heat_Related Raises the question of why more attention is not paid to these preventable deaths. [Slate] |
| Other resource N24 | eMedicine Health - Heat Cramps | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/6186-1.asp eMedicine Health - Heat Cramps | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Heat_Related Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment. |
| Other resource N25 | Sun Protection | http://www.sunprotection.org/ Sun Protection | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Sunburn Learn about how UV's attack your skin and how to mount the most effective defense. Also learn how to choose the right SPF for your skin type. |
| Other resource N26 | Safe Sun Tips | http://www.aad.org/SkinCancerNews/SafeSunTips/index.html Safe Sun Tips | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Sunburn Recommendations from the American Academy of Dermatology. |
| Other resource N27 | MEDLINEplus: Sunburn | http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003227.htm MEDLINEplus: Sunburn | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Sunburn Description, home care, considerations and when to call your health care provider. Complete definitions of terms and images of the degrees of sunburn. |
| Other resource N28 | Beach Sun Safety Tips | http://beach.lifetips.com/ Beach Sun Safety Tips | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Sunburn Get sun safety tips, learn better swimming skills, advice on what games to play at the beach, beach trivia, beach photography and the importance of sun protection. Find out the best mosquito repellent. |
| Other resource N29 | Sunburn | http://www.surviveoutdoors.com/reference/sunburn.asp Sunburn | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Sunburn Facts on sunburn including treatment information presented by Survive Outdoors, Inc. |
| Other resource N30 | MEDLine Plus: Fractures | http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/fractures.html MEDLine Plus: Fractures | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Provides extensive links to articles on fractures. Also features a search engine. |
| Other resource N31 | The Facts About Fractures and Broken Bones | http://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/aches/broken_bones.html The Facts About Fractures and Broken Bones | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Article aimed at kids and their parents. |
| Other resource N32 | Hip Fractures | http://www.mayoclinic.com/home?id=DS00185 Hip Fractures | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Article on this common type of fracture, from the Mayo Clinic. |
| Other resource N33 | Patient Guide to Clavicle (Collarbone) Fractures | http://ww2.med.jhu.edu/ortho/sports/clavicle.html Patient Guide to Clavicle (Collarbone) Fractures | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures From Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. |
| Other resource N34 | A Broken Nose | http://abrokennose.com A Broken Nose | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Informative site about treatment. Rhinoplasty or nasal surgery is discussed. |
| Other resource N35 | Family.com - First Aid: Fractures | http://family.go.com/raisingkids/child/health/firstaidguide/dony69hl_fract/ Family.com - First Aid: Fractures | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures An excerpt on first aid for fractures from the Disney Encyclopedia of Baby and Child Care. |
| Other resource N36 | eMedicine Health - Ankle Fracture | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/Articles/4541-1.asp eMedicine Health - Ankle Fracture | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Consumer health resource center providing an overview of ankle fractures and their causes, symptoms and treatment. |
| Other resource N37 | eMedicine Health - Elbow Dislocation | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/5085-1.asp eMedicine Health - Elbow Dislocation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment. |
| Other resource N38 | eMedicine Health - Broken Collarbone | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/8917-1.asp eMedicine Health - Broken Collarbone | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment. |
| Other resource N39 | Pictures of Fractures | http://www.surviveoutdoors.com/emergency/fractures.asp Pictures of Fractures | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Includes scanned x-rays, and emergency outdoor treatment. From Survive Outdoors Inc. |
| Other resource N40 | Alberta Burn Rehabilitation Society | http://www.burnrehab.com/ Alberta Burn Rehabilitation Society | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns A dynamic site that offers support to burn survivors, their families and support workers. Provides a chat room where burn survivors and others can share information and experiences. |
| Other resource N41 | The KC Regional Firefighters Burn Foundation | http://www.kcburn.org/ The KC Regional Firefighters Burn Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns is an independernt, not for profit, volunteer organization, established with the goal of assisting in the recovery and rehabilitation of the burn patient. The foundation supports burn research and works towards the prevention of these injuries. The foundation serves in Kansas and Missouri. The membership consists of burn survivors, their families, firefighters, medical professionals and other interested persons. |
| Other resource N42 | International Society for Burn Injuries | http://www.worldburn.org/ International Society for Burn Injuries | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns The Society was founded to 'disseminate knowledge and stimulate prevention in the field of burns'. Current Regional and Country reports regarding burn care can be obtained from the site. |
| Other resource N43 | Illinois Fire Safety Alliance | http://www.ifsa.org Illinois Fire Safety Alliance | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns Information for persons or groups with a common interest in fire safety, burn prevention, and public education, and promotional programs and disseminate information related to fire safety and burn prevention. |
| Other resource N44 | Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Burn Unit | http://www.wfubmc.edu/burnunit/ Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Burn Unit | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns Description of the WFUBMC Burn Unit with information about staff, referral criteria, outreach, and mission. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. |
| Other resource N45 | Saskatchewan Professional Fire Fighters Association Burn Fund | http://www.spffaburnfund.com/ Saskatchewan Professional Fire Fighters Association Burn Fund | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns A Canadian association established in 1974 as a non-profit registered charity. Features fund raising and events, burn units, education and awareness and contacts. |
| Other resource N46 | Firefighters Burn Treatment Society, Edmonton Chapter | http://www.firefighterbtu.net Firefighters Burn Treatment Society, Edmonton Chapter | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns Information, history and pictures that show what the society is all about along with our Fund Raising efforts and the Alberta Children's Burn Camp. |
| Other resource N47 | HealthLink MCW | http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1008273330.html HealthLink MCW | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns An article addressing preventing home fires during the holidays. |
| Other resource N48 | Burn Survivors Throughout the World, Inc. | http://www.burnsurvivorsttw.org/ Burn Survivors Throughout the World, Inc. | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns Offers articles on various issues, advocacy and support. Includes a message board, scheduled chats, personal stories and mailing lists. |
| Other resource N49 | eMedcine Health - Chemical Eye Burns | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/14365-1.asp eMedcine Health - Chemical Eye Burns | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of chemicals in the eye. |
| Other resource N50 | Burn Survivor, Friend, and Family Stories | http://www.burnsurvivorsttw.org/list/storieslist.html Burn Survivor, Friend, and Family Stories | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns A list of stories from burn survivors, family members and friends from around the world. Read about their lives and how they reached the final goal of recovery. |
| Other resource N51 | B.C. Professional Firefighters Burn Fund | http://www.vanserve.org/home.html B.C. Professional Firefighters Burn Fund | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns Links and information about burns and their treatment. |
| Other resource N52 | Post Toasties | http://www.artmakers.com/fire/postoast.html Post Toasties | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns/Burn_Care For burn survivors with a sense of humor. Experiences and bulletin board. |
| Other resource N53 | First Aid and Burns | http://www.mayoclinic.com/home?id=5.6.1.1.3 First Aid and Burns | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns/Burn_Care Information about the degrees of burns, and chemical and electrical burns. From the Mayo Clinic. |
| Other resource N54 | Hellenic Association Dermatolology - Venereology. | http://www.edae.gr/plastic.html Hellenic Association Dermatolology - Venereology. | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns/Burn_Care Provides a list of links for plastic surgery, burn resources, including organizations, centers, discussion lists, journals, patient information, procedures, and research. |
| Other resource N55 | Bites and Stings | http://www.ci.phoenix.az.us/FIRE/bitessna.html Bites and Stings | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings Introduction and guide from the City of Phoenix, Arizona on snake, insect, gila monster and africanized honey bee bites. |
| Other resource N56 | eMedicine Health - Bites and Stings | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/collections/SU291.asp eMedicine Health - Bites and Stings | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings Collection of consumer health information on causes, symptoms, and medical advice relating to bee and wasp stings, insect and spider bites, water animal bites and stings, land mammal and human bites, snake bites, and tick bites. |
| Other resource N57 | International Venom and Toxin Database | http://www.kingsnake.com/toxinology/ International Venom and Toxin Database | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings/Snakes An online guide to Australias venomous creatures. Included also is information on venom research and antivenom. |
| Other resource N58 | eMedicine Health - Snake Bite | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/10707-1.asp eMedicine Health - Snake Bite | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings/Snakes Overview of symptoms and treatment of snake bites. |
| Other resource N59 | Nonfatal Dog Bite-Related Injuries Treated in Hospital Emergency Departments - United States, 2001 | http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/458224 Nonfatal Dog Bite-Related Injuries Treated in Hospital Emergency Departments - United States, 2001 | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings/Mammals Review of the incidence of injuries, with recommendations on prevention. |
| Other resource N60 | eMedicine Health - Animal Bites | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/Articles/4783-1.asp eMedicine Health - Animal Bites | Top/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 N61 | Nature's Nasties | http://www.fishontario.com/articles/bugs/index.html Nature's Nasties | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings/Arthropods Article from Fish Ontario by Bill Thompson on the numerous species of insects you may encounter. Linked insect images with descriptions and suggested remedies. |
| Other resource N62 | Fighting Fleas and Ticks | http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/696_flea.html Fighting Fleas and Ticks | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings/Arthropods Article from the US Food and Drug Administration about treating fleas and ticks. |
| Other resource N63 | Brown Recluse Spider Envenomations | http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic547.htm Brown Recluse Spider Envenomations | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings/Arthropods/Spiders Documents symptoms and treatment for Brown Recluse spider bites. |
| Other resource N64 | eMedicine Health - Black Widow Spider Bite | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/6436-1.asp eMedicine Health - Black Widow Spider Bite | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings/Arthropods/Spiders Information on the symptoms and treatment of black widow spider bites. |
| Other resource N65 | Bee and Wasp Stings | http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~ohioline/hyg-fact/2000/2076.html Bee and Wasp Stings | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings/Arthropods/Bees,_Wasps,_and_Ants An Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet, by William F. Lyon on human sensitivity to stings resulting in serious or fatal reactions. |
| Other resource N66 | MedicineNet.com - Stinging Insect Allergies | http://www.medicineNet.com/Script/Main/Art.asp?li=MNI&d=294&cu=31337&w=0&ArticleKey=227 MedicineNet.com - Stinging Insect Allergies | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings/Arthropods/Bees,_Wasps,_and_Ants Comprehensive information, statistics, and treatments for allergic reactions to insect stings. |
| Other resource N67 | eMedicine Health - Bee and Wasp Stings | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/Articles/4761-1.asp eMedicine Health - Bee and Wasp Stings | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings/Arthropods/Bees,_Wasps,_and_Ants Overview of bee and wasp stings and their symptoms and treatment. |
| Other resource N68 | Tick removal methods and tools | http://remove-ticks.info/ Tick removal methods and tools | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings/Arthropods/Ticks_and_Mites Brief advice on how to remove ticks. |
| Other resource N69 | eMedicine Health - Shark Bite | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/6368-1.asp eMedicine Health - Shark Bite | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings/Aquatic_Organisms Overview of shark bites and their treatment. |
| Other resource N70 | Hypothermia Treatment Technology Web-Site | http://hypothermia-ca.com/ Hypothermia Treatment Technology Web-Site | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Hypothermia Hypothermia treatment should start in the field by rewarming victims with equipment supplying warm humidified air or oxygen and warm IV-fluids to minimize core-temperature afterdrop. |
| Other resource N71 | Cold Injuries & Cold Water Near Drowning Guidelines | http://www.sarbc.org/hypo2.html Cold Injuries & Cold Water Near Drowning Guidelines | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Hypothermia Guidelines developed for use by prehospital, clinic and hospital personnel in dealing with cold injuries. By the State of Alaska. |
| Other resource N72 | Hypothermia Tool Box | http://www.opsafesite.com/ToolBoxTalks/Hypothermia.htm Hypothermia Tool Box | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Hypothermia Presentation outline. Gives warning signs, first aid and prevention for hypothermia. |
| Other resource N73 | Georgia Farm Bureau Safety: Hypothermia | http://www.gfb.org/safety/winter.htm Georgia Farm Bureau Safety: Hypothermia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Hypothermia When you hear about hypothermia, you usually envision someone stranded in a terrible winter storm. However, hypothermia can occur when it's wet, windy and up to 50 or 60 degrees Fahrenheit. This condition is most common in cold weather, but infants and the elderly can develop hypothermia at temperatures greater than 60 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| Other resource N74 | Warning Signs of Hypothermia | http://www.islandnet.com/sarbc/resqair/warnhypo.html Warning Signs of Hypothermia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Hypothermia Image illustrating hypothermia symptoms. |
| Other resource N75 | Hypothermia: Treatment in the Field/Hospital | http://www.islandnet.com/sarbc/resqair/thermom.html Hypothermia: Treatment in the Field/Hospital | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Hypothermia Image illustrating body temperature vs symptoms and body temperature vs treatment. |
| Other resource N76 | Accidental Hypothermia | http://www.nih.gov/nia/health/agepages/hypother.htm Accidental Hypothermia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Hypothermia Covers recognition and treatment; discusses incidents not normally expected, such as the elderly in their homes. By National Institute of Health. |
| Other resource N77 | Heat Capacity, Body Temperature, and Hypothermia | http://jchemed.chem.wisc.edu/Journal/Issues/1998/Jan/abs48.html Heat Capacity, Body Temperature, and Hypothermia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Hypothermia Discussion of how water affects the ease with which victims become hypothermic. University of Colorado at Denver, Chemistry Department. |
| Other resource N78 | REI: Dealing With Temperature Extremes | http://rei1.m0.net/m/s.asp?H2665917336X932473 REI: Dealing With Temperature Extremes | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Hypothermia Human miscalculations during surges or drops in temperature may leave you vulnerable to weather-related injury or illness. The savvy wilderness traveler needs to know how to react when weather conditions move outside a human's customary comfort zone. |
| Other resource N79 | Rural Family Medicine | http://www.ruralfamilymedicine.org/clinical%20topics/hypother.htm Rural Family Medicine | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Hypothermia Links to useful sites on cold-weather injuries. |
| Other resource N80 | Hypothermia and Near Drowning | http://scuba-doc.com/hypoth.htm Hypothermia and Near Drowning | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Hypothermia Outlines of diagnosis, early treatment and management of the diver with hypothermia and near-drowning. From Diving Medicine Online. |