Nature: Victims of Venom
pbs.org
Description: PBS Nature series focusing on several venomous snakes and marine animals.Victims... of Venom
Specializes in: thirteen wnet pbs new york public broadcasting service public television nature george page... wildlife animal

Hypothermia Prevention, Recognition and Treatment
hypothermia.org
Description: Hypothermia Prevention, Recognition and Treatment. Articles, protocols and research... on the lifesaving skills of keeping hypothermia victims alive by core rewarming techniques
Specializes in: hypothermia prevention recognition treatment hypothermic hypothermie cold injuries exposure... frostbite shivering

UKAS
adhesions.org.uk
Description: Information about this organization devoted to adhesions and their related disorders... (ARD). Details about treatment and prevention.Our objectives are to provide information on Adhesions and Adhesion related disorders (ARD) its treatment and prevention. To provide support to members suffering from this debilitating .Adhesions are internal scars that form after trauma through complex processes involving injured tissues and the peritoneum. For most people, Adhesion formation has little effect. Some people however, have severe clinical consequences. Adhesions and ARD are conditions that are not clearly recognised nor understood and for those who are suffering it is often a very lonely existence. We wish to raise the level of awareness among doctors, healthcare providers, government, and the public as a whole, to prompt a more comprehensive and integrated care system for ARD sufferers. One of the biggest factors in the rehabilitation of Adhesion sufferers, appears to be the removal of feelings of loneliness. Being able to share your story. Participation in support groups and other forms of psychological support are a big help. We offer a discussion forum, e.g. a mailing list and a chat room, for support of members suffering from pain and other discomforts, brought on by this debilitating condition. To share their experiences, comfort each other and to feel that not all is futile, in the battle against Adhesions and their related disorders. The most common cause of Adhesion formation is after surgery. Almost 95% of patients are shown to have Adhesions at subsequent surgeries
Specializes in: society adhesions doctor database adhesion related disorder chat... forum endometriosis

HealthLink MCW
healthlink.mcw.edu
Description: An article addressing preventing home fires during the holidays.Cooking and smoking... are the two leading causes of residential fires, but holiday decorations, alcohol use, candles, portable heaters, fireplaces and certain types of stoves also play a role
Specializes in: burns fire prevention smoke alarms smoke detectors milwaukee wisconsin mcw medical... college health

About Fractures
orthopedics.about.com
Description: Comprehensive information about broken bones, and many resources to help understand... and treat this common orthopedic condition.A fracture and a broken bone actually mean the same thing. Common types of fractures or broken bones, as well as basic fracture treatment issues are discussed here. Look through this article for more broken bone information
Specializes in: fractures broken bone stress pathologic hip osteoporosis fixation... cast reduction

When is Back Pain a Fracture
spine-health.com
Description: Symptoms and diagnosis of a vertebral compression fracture caused by osteoporosis..., by Spinehealth.Osteoporosisrelated vertebral fractures can occur from activities as gentle as opening a window, and often go undiagnosed. For women, especially those with risk factors for osteoporosis, many physicians believe that a vertebral fracture should be suspected in any women over age 45 with sudden onset of back pain. By Spinehealth.com
Specializes in: osteoporosis fracture vertebral fracture thoracic kyphosis menopause compression fracture spine fracture osteoporosis fracture... back pain upper back pain

Extreme Heat
cdc.gov
Description: 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).This is the home page of Extreme Heat site
Specializes in: centers disease control cdc national center environmental health... nceh environment

eMedicine Health Vertebral Compression Fracture
emedicinehealth.com
Description: Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and... treatment of this disorder.A vertebral compression fracture occurs when the bones of the spine become broken due to trauma
Specializes in: vertebral compression fracture...

Management of Hypothermia
theberries.ns.ca
Description: Management of hypothermia in a clinical setting. Much of the information is also... useful in the field. By John Hickey
Specializes in: hypothermia...

Special Safety Considerations for High Altitude Mountaineering
cmc.org
Description: Article on the effects of altitude with an emphasis on climbing at altitude.Article... about handling the hazards found at altitudes above 15,000 feet
Specializes in: safety high altitude mountaineering...

HighAltitude Medical Guide
high-altitude-medicine.com
Description: Information on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of altitude illness, as... well as other health issues affecting travelers to destinations at altitude.The High Altitude Medicine Guide. These web pages provide information about altitude illness and other health issues affecting travellers to high mountainous regions of the world
Specializes in: high altitude illness acute mountain sickness ams pulmonary... edema hape

Burn Resource Centre
burnresource.com
Description: Offers education and consultation to professionals and the community. Includes an... awareness quiz, articles [PDF], and list of training topics and seminars.Burn care resources for the public, the professional, the survivor and their families and friends
Specializes in: burn care 3rd degree treatment third degree wound care emergency burn care professional training critical care rehabilitation... consulting education

Cerebral Syndromes
emedicine.com
Description: Article from Emergency Medicine covering cerebral syndromes in altitude sickness... from AMS to HACE.Altitude Illness Cerebral Syndromes Altitude illness refers to a constellation of syndromes that result from hypoxic injury alone or in combination with various maladaptive physiological changes. Cerebral syndromes usually develop at altitudes above 2500 m (8000 ft). Everyone traveling to altitude is at risk, regardless of the level of physical fitness or previous altitude experience.The cerebral form of altitude illness includes a spectrum of severity from mild (eg, acute mountain sickness [AMS]) to severe (eg, highaltitude cerebral
Specializes in: altitude illness cerebral syndromes acute mountain sickness ams mal de montagne soroche... highaltitude cerebral edema hace

Warning: Altitude Sickness Shouldnt Be Taken Lightly
healthy.net
Description: Article from Health World about the effects of altitude on exercise.HealthWorld Online... is the Internets leading resource on alternative medicine, wellness, and mindbody health, featuring the Wellness Inventory whole person assessment program, the Healthy Shopping Network, Find a Practitioner Network, Healthy Update enewsletter, and thousands of expert articles, columns and interviews
Specializes in: health news wellness disease management wellness program alternative medicine nutrition herbs complementary medicine... obesity smoking cessation

Family Practice Notebook: High Altitude Sickness
fpnotebook.com
Description: Outline of symptoms, prevention, and diagnosis for all altitude related illnesses....Emergency Medicine: Dermatology: Stings Bee
Specializes in: stings bee dermatology hymenoptera wasp...

Ol Buffalo Cold Weather Camping
three-peaks.net
Description: Essay on camping comfortably in cold weather. Covers recognition and treatment of... hypotermia and frostbite. Written by Alaskan who was trained in arctic survival skills by the US Air Force and the Alaska Army National Guard.Tips for safe and enjoyable caming in winter and cold weather
Specializes in: aid bag boot boots boy scout camp camping cold... clothing freeze

HighAltitude Pulmonary Edema: Current Concepts
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Description: Abstract of a 1996 article summarizing the current state of HAPE research and treatment....PubMed is the National Library of Medicines search service that provides access to over 11 million citations in MEDLINE, PreMEDLINE, and other related databases, with links to participating online journals
Specializes in: medline ncbi national center biotechnology information library medicine... nlm pubmed

eMedicine Health Puncture Wound
emedicinehealth.com
Description: Consumer health resource center providing information on the treatment of puncture... wounds.A puncture wound is caused by an object piercing the skin and creating a small hole. Some punctures are just on the surface. Others can be very deep, depending on
Specializes in: puncture wound wound cut pierce stab poke hole skin... knife nail

Pediatric On Call
pediatriconcall.com
Description: Information of the Common eye injuries in children and the first aid measures that... should be followed.Information of the Common eye injuries in children at www.pediatriconcall.com
Specializes in: eye injuries children black eyes corneal aberrations eye trauma corneal trauma retinal detachment... intraocular foreign body vitreous hemorrhage

CDC Travelers Health Information on Altitude Illness
cdc.gov
Description: CDCs advisory for people planning travel to destinations at altitude.Official U.S.... government health recommendations for traveling. Provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC
Specializes in: travelers health travel traveling travelling cdc vaccination outbreak traveller... centers disease

Pardoes Altitude & Acclimatization Page
pardoes.com
Description: Information on proper acclimatization and hydration to reduce the incidence of altitude... illness. Discussion of altitudes effect on diet, menstruation, and medications. Bibliography and links
Specializes in: acclimatization alps altitude mont blanc mount whitney everest... mountain

About: Hip Fractures
orthopedics.about.com
Description: Hip fractures are an unfortunate injury most often requires surgical treatment. Learn... about this injury and treatment options.A hip fracture, also called a broken hip, is an unfortunate, but common injury. Hip fractures most often occur in elderly patients and are the result of osteoporosis. A broken hip usually requires surgery for treatment
Specializes in: broken hip information treatment elderly bone osteoporosis injury... pain diagnosis

Prevent Injuries in Young Soccer Players
healthlink.mcw.edu
Description: An article by Roger M. Lyon, MD Assistant Professor, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery..., Medical College of Wisconsin.Three million children in the US enjoy playing soccer. A healthy balance of practice time, game time, and days off can prevent overuse injuries
Specializes in: fitness shin splints strains stress fracture overuse injuries sprained ankle injury prevention milwaukee... wisconsin mcw

eMedicine Health Chemical Burns
emedicinehealth.com
Description: Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and... treatments.Chemical burns can occur in the home, at work or school, and as a result of accident or assault. Although few people in the United States die after contact with
Specializes in: acid burns chemical eye burn skin burn black skin dead skin deep tissue damage chemical burns...