Hypoxia

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Previous 10Apex Altitudehttp://www.apex-altitude.com/ Apex AltitudeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Altitude_Sickness A charity that exists to perform high altitude medical research and educate the public about the topic
PreviousHigh-Altitude Pulmonary Edema: Current Conceptshttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?CMD=Display&DB=PubMed High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema: Current ConceptsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Altitude_Sickness Abstract of a 1996 article summarizing the current state of HAPE research and treatment.
Random 1PowerShack Networkhttp://www.powershack.net PowerShack NetworkTop/Shopping/Health/Nutrition/Sports/Supplements Offers articles, results, online store, and links.
Random 2Green Mountain Logichttp://www.gmlogic.com Green Mountain LogicTop/Business/Healthcare/Computing/Consulting Creates software applications for medical device companies, hospitals, and laboratories. Includes recent projects.
Random 3Houston International Folkdancershttp://home.houston.rr.com/folkdancers/index.html Houston International FolkdancersTop/Arts/Performing_Arts/Dance/Folk_Dancing/International Recreational group in Houston, TX. Request dancing and teaching in informal setting. Focus on Balkan regions.
Random 4Homestead Professional Billinghttp://www.homesteadbilling.com/ Homestead Professional BillingTop/Business/Financial_Services/Medical_Billing A full service medical practice management and billing company.
Random 5The Chinese Medicine Samplerhttp://www.chinesemedicinesampler.com/ The Chinese Medicine SamplerTop/Health/Alternative/Acupuncture_and_Chinese_Medicine Public education site about Traditional Chinese Medicine. Maintained by the Lau Clinic.
NextHigh-Altitude Medical Guidehttp://www.high-altitude-medicine.com/ High-Altitude Medical GuideTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Altitude_Sickness Information on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of altitude illness, as well as other health issues affecting travelers to destinations at altitude.
Next 10Outdoor Placeshttp://www.outdoorplaces.com/Features/Mountain/altitude/page1.htm Outdoor PlacesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Altitude_Sickness Basic description of common illnesses encountered at various altitudes with prevention tips.
Random 1IMDb: Sleeping Beautyhttp://us.imdb.com/title/tt0053285/ IMDb: Sleeping BeautyTop/Arts/Animation/Movies/Titles/Sleeping_Beauty Cast and crew list, production information, trivia, reviews, links, and other details.
Random 4Laurens County Health Care Systemhttp://www.lchcs.org/ Laurens County Health Care SystemTop/Regional/North_America/United_States/South_Carolina/Localities/C/Clinton/Health Services provided and contact information.
Random 4Texas Gulf Coast Medical Grouphttp://txgulfcoastmed.com Texas Gulf Coast Medical GroupTop/Regional/North_America/United_States/Texas/Metro_Areas/Houston-Galveston/Health Multi-specialty group practicing in Clear Lake, Kingwood, League City, Webster, and Galveston County. Features locations, doctors, and specialties.
Next 70Obesityhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003101.htm ObesityTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Obesity Definition in the Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia. Illustration, alternative names, considerations, common causes, and home care.
Previous 70Bee and Wasp Stingshttp://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~ohioline/hyg-fact/2000/2076.html Bee and Wasp StingsTop/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.
Next 170Wilson's Diseasehttp://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/peds/pidl/gi/wilsons.htm Wilson's DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Wilson's_Disease Vanderbilt Medical Center takes an in depth look at this disease. Diagnoses, laboratory studies and treatment are discussed.
Previous 170Distal Humerus Fractures - Supracondylar Fractureshttp://www.embbs.com/ortho/suprc.html Distal Humerus Fractures - Supracondylar FracturesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Article by Alan S. Miller, M.D. describing one of most common fractures of the elbow in the 3 - 11 year old child.
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Previous 270UCLA 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 N0 Diabetes Insipidus - from Family Villagehttp://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_di.htm Diabetes Insipidus - from Family VillageTop/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 N1 Disorder-Specific Survival Kit: Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidushttp://depts.washington.edu/transmet/The%20process/ndi.htm Disorder-Specific Survival Kit: Nephrogenic Diabetes InsipidusTop/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 N2 Diabetes Insipidus Foundationhttp://www.diabetesinsipidus.org/ Diabetes Insipidus FoundationTop/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 N3 Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Diabetes Insipidushttp://content.jeffersonhospital.org/Content.asp?PageID=P00404 Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Diabetes InsipidusTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Diabetes_Insipidus Basic fact sheet on Diabetes Insipidus. Includes causes, treatments and diagnosis.
Other resource N4 Empty Sella Syndromehttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/emptysella.htm Empty Sella SyndromeTop/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 N5 Hypopituitarismhttp://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.
Other resource N6 Hypopituitarismhttp://www.pituitary.org/disorders/hypopituitarism.php HypopituitarismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Hypopituitarism A brief description of this disorder.
Other resource N7 eMedicine Health - Hypopituitaryhttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/34988-1.asp eMedicine Health - HypopituitaryTop/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 N8 eMedicine - Cushing Syndrome : Article by Gail Adler, MD, PhDhttp://www.emedicine.com/med/topic485.htm eMedicine - Cushing Syndrome : Article by Gail Adler, MD, PhDTop/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 N9 Cushing's syndrome hubhttp://www.healthubs.com/cushing/ Cushing's syndrome hubTop/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 N10 UCLA NEUROSURGERY | Pituitary Disorders & Diseaseshttp://www.neurosurgery.medsch.ucla.edu/Diagnoses/Pituitary/PituitaryDis_8.html UCLA NEUROSURGERY | Pituitary Disorders & DiseasesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Cushing's_Syndrome UCLA Neurosurgery
Other resource N11 Cushing's Syndrome and Cushing's Diseasehttp://cushings.homestead.com/ Cushing's Syndrome and Cushing's DiseaseTop/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 N12 Overactive Adrenal Glands / Cushing's Syndromehttp://www.sharp.com/healthaz/detail.cfm?id=AA952096-787E-11D4-B4B600508B76449E&method=viewfull&topicid=DE508D0E-6345-11D4-B4B100508B76449E Overactive Adrenal Glands / Cushing's SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Cushing's_Syndrome General information about Cushing's syndrome, including symptoms, treatment, and diagnosis.
Other resource N13 Cushing's Support and Research Foundationhttp://csrf.net/ Cushing's Support and Research FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pituitary/Cushing's_Syndrome Cushing's Support and Research Foundation
Other resource N14 The Jefferson Health System - Orthopedic Surgery: Sports Injurieshttp://www.jeffersonhealth.org/diseases/orthopaedics/sports.htm The Jefferson Health System - Orthopedic Surgery: Sports InjuriesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries Brief descriptions of several common sport related injuries and treatment modalities.
Other resource N15 Wound Care Guide - University of Illinoishttp://www.uiuc.edu/departments/mckinley/health-info/dis-cond/wounds/woundcar.html Wound Care Guide - University of IllinoisTop/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 N16 UKAShttp://adhesions.org.uk UKASTop/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 N17 It's Just An Accidenthttp://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1012406028.html It's Just An AccidentTop/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 N18 OHSU Health -- Household/Common Emergencieshttp://www.ohsuhealth.com/ntrauma OHSU Health -- Household/Common EmergenciesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries Overview from Oregon Health and Sciences University.
Other resource N19 eMedicine Health - Finger Dislocationhttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/5113-1.asp eMedicine Health - Finger DislocationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Other resource N20 Heat Safetyhttp://www.nws.noaa.gov/er/lwx/heat.htm Heat SafetyTop/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 N21 Extreme Heathttp://www.cdc.gov/nceh/hsb/extremeheat/ Extreme HeatTop/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 N22 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 N23 eMedicine Health - Heat Crampshttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/6186-1.asp eMedicine Health - Heat CrampsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Heat_Related Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Other resource N24 Sun Protectionhttp://www.sunprotection.org/ Sun ProtectionTop/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 N25 Safe Sun Tipshttp://www.aad.org/SkinCancerNews/SafeSunTips/index.html Safe Sun TipsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Sunburn Recommendations from the American Academy of Dermatology.
Other resource N26 MEDLINEplus: Sunburnhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003227.htm MEDLINEplus: SunburnTop/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 N27 Beach Sun Safety Tipshttp://beach.lifetips.com/ Beach Sun Safety TipsTop/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 N28 Sunburnhttp://www.surviveoutdoors.com/reference/sunburn.asp SunburnTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Sunburn Facts on sunburn including treatment information presented by Survive Outdoors, Inc.
Other resource N29 MEDLine Plus: Fractureshttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/fractures.html MEDLine Plus: FracturesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Provides extensive links to articles on fractures. Also features a search engine.
Other resource N30 The Facts About Fractures and Broken Boneshttp://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/aches/broken_bones.html The Facts About Fractures and Broken BonesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Article aimed at kids and their parents.
Other resource N31 Hip Fractureshttp://www.mayoclinic.com/home?id=DS00185 Hip FracturesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Article on this common type of fracture, from the Mayo Clinic.
Other resource N32 Patient Guide to Clavicle (Collarbone) Fractureshttp://ww2.med.jhu.edu/ortho/sports/clavicle.html Patient Guide to Clavicle (Collarbone) FracturesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures From Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Other resource N33 A Broken Nosehttp://abrokennose.com A Broken NoseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Informative site about treatment. Rhinoplasty or nasal surgery is discussed.
Other resource N34 Family.com - First Aid: Fractureshttp://family.go.com/raisingkids/child/health/firstaidguide/dony69hl_fract/ Family.com - First Aid: FracturesTop/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 N35 eMedicine Health - Ankle Fracturehttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/Articles/4541-1.asp eMedicine Health - Ankle FractureTop/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 N36 eMedicine Health - Elbow Dislocationhttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/5085-1.asp eMedicine Health - Elbow DislocationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Other resource N37 eMedicine Health - Broken Collarbonehttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/8917-1.asp eMedicine Health - Broken CollarboneTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Other resource N38 Pictures of Fractureshttp://www.surviveoutdoors.com/emergency/fractures.asp Pictures of FracturesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Fractures Includes scanned x-rays, and emergency outdoor treatment. From Survive Outdoors Inc.
Other resource N39 Alberta Burn Rehabilitation Societyhttp://www.burnrehab.com/ Alberta Burn Rehabilitation SocietyTop/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 N40 The KC Regional Firefighters Burn Foundationhttp://www.kcburn.org/ The KC Regional Firefighters Burn FoundationTop/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 N41 International Society for Burn Injurieshttp://www.worldburn.org/ International Society for Burn InjuriesTop/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 N42 Illinois Fire Safety Alliancehttp://www.ifsa.org Illinois Fire Safety AllianceTop/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 N43 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Burn Unithttp://www.wfubmc.edu/burnunit/ Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Burn UnitTop/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 N44 Saskatchewan Professional Fire Fighters Association Burn Fundhttp://www.spffaburnfund.com/ Saskatchewan Professional Fire Fighters Association Burn FundTop/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 N45 Firefighters Burn Treatment Society, Edmonton Chapterhttp://www.firefighterbtu.net Firefighters Burn Treatment Society, Edmonton ChapterTop/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 N46 HealthLink MCWhttp://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1008273330.html HealthLink MCWTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns An article addressing preventing home fires during the holidays.
Other resource N47 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 N48 eMedcine Health - Chemical Eye Burnshttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/14365-1.asp eMedcine Health - Chemical Eye BurnsTop/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 N49 Burn Survivor, Friend, and Family Storieshttp://www.burnsurvivorsttw.org/list/storieslist.html Burn Survivor, Friend, and Family StoriesTop/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 N50 B.C. Professional Firefighters Burn Fundhttp://www.vanserve.org/home.html B.C. Professional Firefighters Burn FundTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns Links and information about burns and their treatment.
Other resource N51 Post Toastieshttp://www.artmakers.com/fire/postoast.html Post ToastiesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Burns/Burn_Care For burn survivors with a sense of humor. Experiences and bulletin board.
Other resource N52 First Aid and Burnshttp://www.mayoclinic.com/home?id=5.6.1.1.3 First Aid and BurnsTop/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 N53 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 N54 Bites and Stingshttp://www.ci.phoenix.az.us/FIRE/bitessna.html Bites and StingsTop/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 N55 eMedicine Health - Bites and Stingshttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/collections/SU291.asp eMedicine Health - Bites and StingsTop/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 N56 International Venom and Toxin Databasehttp://www.kingsnake.com/toxinology/ International Venom and Toxin DatabaseTop/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 N57 eMedicine Health - Snake Bitehttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/10707-1.asp eMedicine Health - Snake BiteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings/Snakes Overview of symptoms and treatment of snake bites.
Other resource N58 Nonfatal 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.
Other resource N59 eMedicine Health - Animal Biteshttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/Articles/4783-1.asp eMedicine Health - Animal BitesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings/Mammals Overview of symptoms and treatment of bites from dogs, cats, and wild mammals.
Other resource N60 Nature's Nastieshttp://www.fishontario.com/articles/bugs/index.html Nature's NastiesTop/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 N61 Fighting 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.
Other resource N62 Brown Recluse Spider Envenomationshttp://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic547.htm Brown Recluse Spider EnvenomationsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings/Arthropods/Spiders Documents symptoms and treatment for Brown Recluse spider bites.
Other resource N63 eMedicine Health - Black Widow Spider Bitehttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/6436-1.asp eMedicine Health - Black Widow Spider BiteTop/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 N64 Bee and Wasp Stingshttp://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~ohioline/hyg-fact/2000/2076.html Bee and Wasp StingsTop/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 N65 MedicineNet.com - Stinging Insect Allergieshttp://www.medicineNet.com/Script/Main/Art.asp?li=MNI&d=294&cu=31337&w=0&ArticleKey=227 MedicineNet.com - Stinging Insect AllergiesTop/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 N66 eMedicine Health - Bee and Wasp Stingshttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/Articles/4761-1.asp eMedicine Health - Bee and Wasp StingsTop/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 N67 Tick removal methods and toolshttp://remove-ticks.info/ Tick removal methods and toolsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings/Arthropods/Ticks_and_Mites Brief advice on how to remove ticks.
Other resource N68 eMedicine Health - Shark Bitehttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/6368-1.asp eMedicine Health - Shark BiteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Bites_and_Stings/Aquatic_Organisms Overview of shark bites and their treatment.
Other resource N69 Hypothermia Treatment Technology Web-Sitehttp://hypothermia-ca.com/ Hypothermia Treatment Technology Web-SiteTop/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 N70 Cold Injuries & Cold Water Near Drowning Guidelineshttp://www.sarbc.org/hypo2.html Cold Injuries & Cold Water Near Drowning GuidelinesTop/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 N71 Hypothermia Tool Boxhttp://www.opsafesite.com/ToolBoxTalks/Hypothermia.htm Hypothermia Tool BoxTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Hypothermia Presentation outline. Gives warning signs, first aid and prevention for hypothermia.
Other resource N72 Georgia Farm Bureau Safety: Hypothermiahttp://www.gfb.org/safety/winter.htm Georgia Farm Bureau Safety: HypothermiaTop/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 N73 Warning Signs of Hypothermiahttp://www.islandnet.com/sarbc/resqair/warnhypo.html Warning Signs of HypothermiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Hypothermia Image illustrating hypothermia symptoms.
Other resource N74 Hypothermia: Treatment in the Field/Hospitalhttp://www.islandnet.com/sarbc/resqair/thermom.html Hypothermia: Treatment in the Field/HospitalTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Hypothermia Image illustrating body temperature vs symptoms and body temperature vs treatment.
Other resource N75 Accidental Hypothermiahttp://www.nih.gov/nia/health/agepages/hypother.htm Accidental HypothermiaTop/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 N76 Heat Capacity, Body Temperature, and Hypothermiahttp://jchemed.chem.wisc.edu/Journal/Issues/1998/Jan/abs48.html Heat Capacity, Body Temperature, and HypothermiaTop/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 N77 REI: Dealing With Temperature Extremeshttp://rei1.m0.net/m/s.asp?H2665917336X932473 REI: Dealing With Temperature ExtremesTop/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 N78 Rural Family Medicinehttp://www.ruralfamilymedicine.org/clinical%20topics/hypother.htm Rural Family MedicineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Hypothermia Links to useful sites on cold-weather injuries.
Other resource N79 Hypothermia and Near Drowninghttp://scuba-doc.com/hypoth.htm Hypothermia and Near DrowningTop/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.
Other resource N80 BBC News: Cold 'killing 50,000' each winterhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/298533.stm BBC News: Cold 'killing 50,000' each winterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Wounds_and_Injuries/Hypothermia News article: Campaigners are calling for action to help prevent 50,000 deaths from cold in the UK each year.

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