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Public Health Journals ~ Public Health & Epidemiology Statistics

Section I:
Grand Rounds, Air Quality, Chemicals, MSD's,
CWA, Bioterrorism, Diseases, Environment

Section II:
Epidemiology

Section III:
Genetic Diseases, Geriatrics, Toxic Materials,
Health Economics, Insects, Land Mines, Nuclear Safety, Oil Spills

Section IV:
Parasites, Pesticides, Poisons, Radiation, Tropical Medicine,
Water Quality, Waste/Wastewater Treatment, Public Health Schools

Public Health, Epidemiology, Medical, Nutrition, Calculators

PUBLIC HEALTH GRAND ROUNDS & CASES

Public Health & Cases with Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound

CDC LEARNING CONNECTION - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Multimedia Public Health Training Modules, Lectures, Grand Rounds, Seminars, Cases, etc. (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound).
Examples of "CDC Learning Connection" Subject Categories include
"...Chronic Diseases;
Emergency Management;
Infectious Diseases;
Preparedness and Response;
Public Health; etc..."
For more information see CDC Learning Connection Home Page or the CDC

PUBLIC HEALTH GRAND ROUNDS (WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER) - School of Public Health & Public Health Services, George Washington University Multimedia Public Health Grand Rounds (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound).
Examples from over "20" "Public Health Grand Rounds" Videos include
"...Global Health Protection in the 21st Century Video;
Poverty, Culture and Social Injustice: Determinants of Health Disparities Video;
Vaccination - Successes and Stresses Video; etc..."
For more information see the School of Public Health & Public Health Services

PUBLIC HEALTH GRAND ROUNDS (WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER) - College of Public Health, University of Okalahoma Multimedia Public Health Grand Rounds (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound).
Examples from over "50" "Public Health Grand Rounds" Videos include
"...Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race Video;
Public Health: Lessons from the Past - Applications for the Future Video;
America's Public Health: Where Do We Go From Here? Video;
The Public Health Implications of Corporate Poultry Production Video; etc..."
For more information see the Office for Public Health Practice

PUBLIC HEALTH GRAND ROUNDS (REALPLAYER) - School of Public Health, University at Albany, State University of New York Multimedia Public Health Grand Rounds (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound).
Examples from over "60" "Public Health Grand Rounds" Videos include
"...Eliminating Health Disparities Video;
Immunization of Newborn Close Contacts Video;
Communicating Across Cultures Video;
Countering Anti-Vaccine Myths Video;
Creating Health Equity through Social Justice Video;
Crisis and Risk Communication Video;
Ethics in Public Health Video;
Genomics and Public Health Video;
Prison and Jail Health Video;
Potable Water: A Public Health Issue Video;
Public Health and Public Policy Video;
Public Health Nursing Video;
Public Health and the Uninsured Video; etc..."
For more information see Continuing Education or the School of Public Health

PUBLIC HEALTH GRAND ROUNDS (REALPLAYER) - Webcast.AHSC, Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, Arizona Health Sciences Center (AHSC), University of Arizona Multimedia Public Health Grand Rounds (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health; Webcast.AHSC; College of Medicine or the Arizona Health Sciences Center (AHSC)

Public Health & National Security

BUILDING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE TO DISASTERS: A WAY FORWARD TO ENHANCE NATIONAL HEALTH SECURITY - Authors: A. Chandra, J. Acosta, S. Stern, L. Uscher-Pines, M.V. Williams, D. Yeung, J. Garnett & L.S. Meredith; Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Research was conducted in RAND Health, RAND Corporation Multimedia Promoting Accountability in Public Health Emergency Preparedness Research Brief (Text & Images).
Building Community Resilience to Disasters: A Way Forward to Enhance National Health Security
"...This report provides a roadmap for federal, state, and local leaders who are developing plans to enhance community resilience for health security threats and describes options for building community resilience in key areas..."
For more information see Health Publications; RAND Science & Technology or the RAND Corporation

BIOTERRORISM WITH ZOONOTIC DISEASE: PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS LESSONS FROM A MULTIAGENCY EXERCISE - Brian A. Jackson, et.al., RAND Corporation Multimedia Bioterrorism with Zoonotic Disease: Public Health Preparedness Lessons from a Multiagency Research Brief (Text & Images).
Bioterrorism with Zoonotic Disease: Public Health Preparedness Lessons from a Multiagency Exercise
"...esponding to agricultural bioterrorism with pathogenic agents that are communicable from animals to humans (zoonotic diseases) requires effective coordination of many organizations, both inside and outside of government. Action must be simultaneously taken to address public health concerns, respond to the agricultural dimensions of the event, and carry out the necessary law enforcement investigation..."
For more information see the Health Publications or the RAND Corporation

THE GLOBAL THREAT OF NEW AND REEMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES: RECONCILING U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY - Authors: J. Brower & P. Chalk, RAND Corporation Multimedia The Global Threat of New and Reemerging Infectious Diseases Textbook (Text & Images).
The Global Threat of New and Reemerging Infectious Diseases
"...In the post-cold war era, new amorphous challenges to national and international security have emerged. These threats do not stem from the actions of clearly defined individual states but from diffuse issues that transcend sovereign borders and bear directly off the the effects of increasing globalization. Such "gray area" phenomena are redefining the nature and understanding of global stability, challenging policymakers to develop new, non-state -centered paradigms of security..."
For more information see Health Publications; RAND Science & Technology or the RAND Corporation

Public Health & Medical Grand Rounds with Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound

NIH GRAND ROUNDS, LECTURES, SIMPOSIA & SEMINARS - National Institutes of Health (NIH) Multimedia Health & Medicine Lectures, Grand Rounds, Seminars, Cases, etc. (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound).
Examples of "NIH Health & Medicine Lectures, Clinical Grand Rounds & Seminars Webcasts" Subject Categories include
"...Clinical Center Grand Rounds;
Women's Health;
Neuroscience;
Immunology;
Proteomics;
Bioethics;
TRACO;
Redox Biology;
Emergency Preparedness and Biodefense;
Infectious Disease Imaging;
Gerontology; etc..."
For more information see NIH Vidocasting or the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

CDC BIOTERRORISM, CHEMICAL, RADIOLOGICAL TERRORISM, ETC. WEBCASTS (REALPLAYER) - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Multimedia Bioterrorism, Nuclear & Radiological Terrorism, Chemical Emergencies, Mass Casualties, Terrorist Bombings, etc. Clinical Lectures, Grand Rounds, Seminars, Cases, etc. (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound).
Examples from over "70" "CDC Bioterroriam, Chemical Emergencies, Radiation Emergencies, Mass Casualties" Training Videos include
"...Radiological Terrorism: Medical Response to Mass Casualties Video;
Preparing for Radiological Population Monitoring & Decontamination Video;
Recognition of Chemical Associated Gastrointestinal Foodborne Illness Video;
Recognition of Illness Associated With Chemical Exposure Video;
Surviving Field Stress for First Responders Video;
Smallpox: What Every Clinician Should Know Video;
Recognition of Illness Associated With Chemical Exposure Video;
Medical Response to Nuclear & Radiological Terrorism Video;
Recognition, Management and Surveillance of Ricin-Associated Illness Video; etc..."
For more information see the CDC Emergency Preparedness & Response or the CDC

CLEVELAND CLINIC CENTER'S MEDICAL CASES & HEALTH CASES - Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education, The Cleveland Clinic, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Multimedia Health & Medicine Clinical Cases with CME Courses (Text & Images).
Examples from over "40" "The Cleveland Clinic Foundation CME" Courses & Cases Categories include
"...Cardiovascular;
Emergency Medicine;
Endocrinology;
Gastroenterology;
Hematology;
Infectious Diseases;
Nephrology;
Neurology;
Psychiatry;
Women's Health, etc..."
For more information see Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education or The Cleveland Clinic

INTERDISCIPLINARY CASES: VIRTUAL HEALTH CARE TEAM - Principal Investigator: R. Oliver, School of Health Related Professions, University of Missouri-Columbia Multimedia Clinical Cases (Text, Images, Animations, Simulations & Audio/Sound).
Examples from over "50" Clinical Cases Categories include
"...Aging;
Cancer;
Diabetes;
Heart, Lung, Blood;
Neurologic;
Orthopedic;
Occupational Therapy;
Physical Therapy; etc..."
For more information see the Virtual Health Care Team or the School of Health Professions

MEDICAL ROUNDS (QUICKTIME) - MedicalRounds, Developed by: K.F. Cunningham, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, St. Paul's Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Presentations contributed by: BC Cancer Agency; Lions' Gate Hospital Grand Rounds; St. Paul's Hospital Medicine; University of British Columbia Ophthalmology, Radiology & Urology; Vancouver Hospital Medicine; University of Toronto Radiology; Workers' Compensation Board of BC. Multimedia Medical Presentations & Surgery Grand Rounds including Surgery Procedures & Techniques (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound).
Medical Rounds
"...free, current, and topical medical presentations..."
"...Presentations contributed by: Lion's Gate Hospital, North Vancouver, University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, British Columbia Cancer, etc..."
Examples from over "800" Medical Rounds in over 15 Medical Disciplines include
"...Cardiology;
Critical Care;
Endocrinology;
Emergency Medicine;
Gastroenterology
General Medicine;
Neurology;
Rheumatology;
Surgery-General;
Surgery-Oncology;
Surgery-Orthopedic; etc..."
For more information see MedicalRounds

OR-LIVE: LIVE AND ON-DEMAND MEDICAL WEBCASTS (REAL PLAYER) - ORLive, Inc. Multimedia Online Surgeries (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound).
Or-Live: Live and On-Demand Medical Webcasts includes over "400" Medical & Surgical Webcasts including:
"...Anesthesia Videos;
Breast Cancer Videos;
Cardiology Videos;
Cardiovascular Videos & Cardiothoracic Videos;
Colorectal Videos;
Dermatology Videos - Aesthetic;
Endocrinology Videos;
Gastroenterology Videos;
General Surgery Videos;
General Thoracic Surgery Videos;
Nephrology Videos;
Neurological Videos & Neurosurgical Videos;
OBGYN Videos;
Oncology Videos;
Ophthalmology Videos;
Orthopaedics Videos;
Otolaryngology Videos;
Pediatrics Videos;
Plastic Surgery Videos;
Podiatric Medicine Videos;
Proctology Videos;
Psychiatry Videos;
Pulmonology Videos;
Radiology Videos;
Reconstructive Surgery Videos;
Transplants Videos;
Urogynecology Videos;
Urology Videos;
Vascular Surgery Videos;
Weight Loss Surgery Videos; etc ..."

UC MEDICAL EDUCATION SERIES (REALPLAYER & QUICKTIME) - University of California Multimedia Clinical Courses, Lectures, Grand Rounds, Seminars, Cases, etc. (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see Medical Education or University of California Television (UCTV)

AIR QUALITY

Real-Time Air Quality/Pollution Databases

AUSTRALIA (VICTORIA)

AUSTRALIA (NEW SOUTH WALES)

CANADA

CHINA (INCLUDES OVER 50 MAJOR CITIES)

DENMARK

FRANCE

FRANCE (ALSACE)

GERMANY

THAILAND

TAIWAN

UNITED KINGDOM

UNITED STATES - BY STATE

Air Quality Calculators, Applets & Simulations

Air Quality Calculators Related Centers

Air Quality Calculators, Applets & Simulations

CONCENTRATION CONVERTER (AIR QUALITY) - CALCULATOR - M. Ryhl-Svendsen, National Museum of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark VERY EXTENSIVE.
The Concentration Converter Calculator is an
"...On-line calculator for convertion between gas concentration units and can be used for any compound in air (Ammonia, Acetic acid, Acetaldehyde, Carbonyl sulphide, Hydrogen sulphide, Nitric oxide, etc.)..."
Concentration Converter Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Temperature; Atmospheric Pressure; Molecular Weight of Pollutant;
Concentration in ppb; etc..."
For more information see Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in Museums and Archives

Air Quality Courses & Databases

SEE THE ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY

DISASTER MANAGEMENT - BIOTERRORISM - BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL & NUCLEAR WARFARE

Disaster Management: Bioterrorism, Nuclear & Radiological Terrorism, Chemical Emergencies, Mass Casualties, Terrorist Bombings, etc. Grand Rounds, Cases, Lectures, with Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound

CDC BIOTERRORISM, CHEMICAL, RADIOLOGICAL TERRORISM, ETC. WEBCASTS (REALPLAYER) - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Multimedia Bioterrorism, Nuclear & Radiological Terrorism, Chemical Emergencies, Mass Casualties, Terrorist Bombings, etc. Clinical Lectures, Grand Rounds, Seminars, Cases, etc. (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound).
Examples from over "70" "CDC Bioterroriam, Chemical Emergencies, Radiation Emergencies, Mass Casualties" Training Videos include
"...Radiological Terrorism: Medical Response to Mass Casualties Video;
Preparing for Radiological Population Monitoring & Decontamination Video;
Recognition of Chemical Associated Gastrointestinal Foodborne Illness Video;
Recognition of Illness Associated With Chemical Exposure Video;
Surviving Field Stress for First Responders Video;
Smallpox: What Every Clinician Should Know Video;
Recognition of Illness Associated With Chemical Exposure Video;
Medical Response to Nuclear & Radiological Terrorism Video;
Recognition, Management and Surveillance of Ricin-Associated Illness Video; etc..."
For more information see the CDC Emergency Preparedness & Response or the CDC

Disaster Management: Bioterrorism, Nuclear & Radiological Terrorism, Chemical Emergencies, Mass Casualties, Terrorist Bombings, etc., Lectures, Lessons, etc. By Subject

Aerobiologicals, Airborne Pathogens

AEROBIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING TOPICS - W.P. Bahnfleth, W. Kowalski & T.S. Whittman (Microbial Evolution Laboratory, MSU), Aerobiological Engineering, Indoor Environment Center, Department of Architectural Engineering, College of Engineering, Pennsylvania State University Multimedia Aerobiological Technical Publications & Lessons (Text, Images & Animations). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Aerobiological Engineering
"...is the art and science of designing buildings and systems for the control of airborne pathogens and reduction of respiratory infections in indoor environments, including commercial buildings,..."
Examples of "Aerobiological Engineering" Technical Publications include
"...Filtration of Airborne Microorganisms: Modeling and Prediction;
UVGI Design Basics for Air and Surface Disinfection;
Indoor Mold Growth: Health Hazards and Remediation;
Airborne-Microbe Filtration in Indoor Environments; etc..."
For more information see William P. Bahnfleth's Home Page; Aerobiological Engineering; Indoor Environment Center; Department of Architectural Engineering or the College of Engineering

Examples of "Aerobiological Engineering" Lessons with Animations include

Fungi and Bacteria in Ventilation Systems

The Evolution of Airborne Pathogens

Bioterrorism and Immune Building Technology

The Spread of Diseases in Office Buildings

AIRBORNE PATHOGEN CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES - W.P. Bahnfleth, W. Kowalski & T.S. Whittman (Microbial Evolution Laboratory, MSU), Aerobiological Engineering, Indoor Environment Center, Department of Architectural Engineering, College of Engineering, Pennsylvania State University Multimedia Airborne Pathogen Control Technologies Technical Publications & Lessons (Text, Images & Animations). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE. For more information see William P. Bahnfleth's Home Page; Aerobiological Engineering; Indoor Environment Center; Department of Architectural Engineering or the College of Engineering

Examples of "Airborne Pathogen Control Technologies" Technical Publications & Lessons include

Filtration of Microorganisms

Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation

Negative Air Ionization

AIRBORNE PATHOGEN DATABASE - W.P. Bahnfleth, W. Kowalski & T.S. Whittman (Microbial Evolution Laboratory, MSU), Aerobiological Engineering, Indoor Environment Center, Department of Architectural Engineering, College of Engineering, Pennsylvania State University Multimedia Airborne Pathogen Databases (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "Airborne Pathogen" Databases Categories for each Pathogen include
General Information;
Pathogenicity
"...Type;
Disease Symtom;
Point of Infection;
Incubation Period; etc..."
Epidemiology
"...Secondary Infection Rate;
Annual Cases in the U.S.; etc..."
Physical Characteristics of Pathogen
Type;
Size in Microns;
Geometry; etc..."
Control Measures..."
For more information see William P. Bahnfleth's Home Page; Aerobiological Engineering; Indoor Environment Center; Department of Architectural Engineering or the College of Engineering

Anthrax

ANTHRAX - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Multimedia Anthrax Database, Lectures, Lessons, etc. (Text & Images).
Examples of "Anthrax" Subject Categories include
"...Anthrax: Diagnosis/Evaluation;
Anthrax: Exposure Management/Prophylaxis;
Anthrax Images;
Anthrax Infection Control;
Anthrax Lab Testing;
Anthrax Treatment;
Anthrax Vaccinations, etc..."
For more information see Bioterrorism Agents/Disease; CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response or the CDC

ANTHRAX - Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), University of Minnesota Multimedia Anthrax Clinical Lessons, Clinical Pathways, Image Database, Guidelines, etc. (Text & Images).
Anthrax
"...Current, comprehensive information on pathogenesis, microbiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment..."
Examples of "Anthrax Overview" Subject Categories include
"...Agent & Pathogenesis;
Epidemiology;
Anthrax as a Biological Weapon;
Clinical Syndromes and Differential Diagnosis;
Clinical Laboratory Testing;
Treatment and Postexposure Prophylaxis;
Anthrax Vaccination;
Management of Exposure Events;
Hospital Infection Control (Including Autopsies and Burial);
Environmental Testing and Decontamination; etc..."
For more information see the Anthrax Home Page or the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP)

Chemical Warfare Agents

CHEMICAL AGENTS - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Multimedia Chemical Agents Lectures, Lessons, etc. (Text & Images).
Examples of "Chemical Agents" Subject Categories & Subcategories include
Case Definitions for Chemical Poisoning;
Toxic Syndrome Descriptions for Chemical Agents;
Toxicological Profiles for Chemical Agents;
Medical Management Guidelines for Chemical Agent;
Examples of "Chemical Agents" include
"...Adamsite;
Arsenic;
Biotoxins;
Blister Agents/Vesicants;
Blood Agents;
Choking/lung/pulmonary Agents;
Hydrogen cyanide (AC);
Incapacitating Agents;
Mustard gas;
Ricin;
Riot Control Agents;
Sarin (GB); VX; etc..."

For more information see CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response or the CDC

Explosives, Incendiary Agents, Blast Injuries

BLAST INJURIES: FACT SHEETS FOR PORFESSIONALS - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Multimedia Blast Injuries: Fact Sheets for Professionals (Text & Images).
Examples of "Blast Injuries: Fact Sheets for Professionals" Subject Categories include
"...Lung Injury;
Radiological Diagnosis;
Crush Injury and Crush Syndrome;
Post Exposure Prophylaxis for Bloodborne Pathogens;
Abdominal Injuries;
Extremity Injuries;
Eye Injuries;
Thermal Injuries; etc..."
For more information see CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response or the CDC

INCENDIARY AGENTS, MAGNESIUM AND THERMITES - eMedicine Multimedia Incendiary Agents, Magnesium and Thermite Clinical Knowledge Base/Practice Guidelines, CME Available (Text, Images & Simulations). For more information see Emergency Medicine - Warfare - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear And Explosives Articles; Emergency Medicine; eMedicine Specialties or eMedicine

INCENDIARY AGENTS, WHITE PHOSPHORUS - eMedicine Multimedia Incendiary Agents, White Phosphorus Clinical Knowledge Base/Practice Guidelines, CME Available (Text, Images & Simulations). For more information see Emergency Medicine - Warfare - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear And Explosives Articles; Emergency Medicine; eMedicine Specialties or eMedicine

Nuclear Radiation Exposure

NUCLEAR RADIATION EXPOSURE - eMedicine Multimedia Nuclear Radiation Clinical Knowledge Base/Practice Guidelines, CME Available (Text, Images & Simulations).
Nuclear Radiation Exposure Clinical Practice Guidelines include:
"...Author Information; Introduction (Background of Disease, etc.);
Clinical (History, Physical & Causes); Differentials;
Workup (Lab Studies, Imaging Studies, etc.); Treatment;
Medication; Follow-Up & Miscellaneous (Medical/Legal Pitfalls, etc.)..."
For more information see Emergency Medicine - Warfare - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear And Explosives Articles; Emergency Medicine; eMedicine Specialties or eMedicine

Plague

PLAGUE - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Multimedia Plague Clinical Lectures, Lessons & Guidelines (Text & Images).
Plague Clinical Lectures, Lessons & Guidelines are
"...designed to teach you about the natural epidemiology of plague and how to manage it as both a natural disease and an intentional attack..."
Examples of "Plague" Clinical Lectures, Lessons & Guidelines include
"...Overview;
Clinical Presentation;
Differential Diagnosis;
Laboratory Issues;
Medical Management;
Public Health Issues;
Veterinarian Issues;
Self Assessment; etc..."
For more information see Training; CDC Emergency Preparedness & Response or the CDC

PLAGUE - Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), University of Minnesota Multimedia Plague Clinical Lessons, Clinical Pathways, Guidelines, Publications, Technical Reports (Text & Images).
Plague
"...Current, comprehensive information on pathogenesis, microbiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment..."
Examples of "Plague Overview" Categories include
"...Agent and Pathogenesis;
Epidemiology;
Plague as a Biological Weapon;
Clinical Syndromes and Differential Diagnosis;
Clinical Laboratory Testing;
Environmental Testing;
Treatment, Postexposure Prophylaxis, and Vaccines; etc..."
For more information see the Plague Home Page or the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP)

Smallpox & Hemorrhagic Smallpox

SMALLPOX - Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), University of Minnesota Multimedia Smallpox Clinical Lectures, Lessons, Clincal Pathways, Images, Guidelines, etc. (Text & Images).
Smallpox
"...Current, comprehensive information on pathogenesis, microbiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prophylaxis..."
Examples of "Smallpox Overview" Subject Categories include
"...Agent;
Pathogenesis; Epidemiology;
Use of Smallpox as a Biological Weapon;
Clinical Features of Variola Minor
Differential Diagnosis;
Determining the Likelihood of a Smallpox Diagnosis;
Laboratory Diagnosis;
Treatment;
Smallpox Vaccination; etc..."
For more information see the Smallpox Home Page or the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP)

Tularemia

TULAREMIA - Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), University of Minnesota Multimedia Tularemia Clinical Lectures, Clinical Pathways, Image Database, Guidelines, etc. (Text & Images).
Tularemia
"...Current, comprehensive information on pathogenesis, microbiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment..."
Examples of "Tularemia Overview" Subject Categories include
"...Agent and Pathogenesis;
Epidemiology;
Tularemia as a Biological Weapon;
Clinical Syndromes and Differential Diagnosis;
Clinical Laboratory Testing;
Treatment, Postexposure Prophylaxis, and Vaccines;
Hospital Infection Control (Including Autopsies and Burial); etc..."
For more information see the Tularemia Home Page or the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP)

Disaster Management: Bioterrorism, Nuclear & Radiological Terrorism, Chemical Emergencies, Mass Casualties, Terrorist Bombings, etc. Courses, Databases, Lectures, Lessons

Emergency Medicine

EMERGENCY MEDICINE: WARFARE - CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, NUCLEAR AND EXPLOSIVES - eMedicine Multimedia Emergency Medicine Clinical Knowledge Base/Practice Guidelines, CME Available (Text, Images & Simulations).
Emergency Medicine Clinical Practice Guidelines include:
"...Author Information; Introduction (Background of Disease, etc.);
Clinical (History, Physical & Causes); Differentials;
Workup (Lab Studies, Imaging Studies, etc.); Treatment;
Medication; Follow-Up & Miscellaneous (Medical/Legal Pitfalls, etc.)..."
For more information see Emergency Medicine; eMedicine Specialties or eMedicine

Emergency Management

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE INDEPENDENT STUDY PROGRAM - Emergency Management Institute (EMI), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Multimedia Emergency Management Courses (Text & Images). For more information see the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) or the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Examples from over "50" "Emergency Management" Courses include

Radiological Emergency Management
Examples of "Radiological Emergency Management" Course Chapters include
"...Fundamental Concepts;
Radiological Transportation Accidents;
Nuclear Power Accidents; etc..."

Hazardous Materials Prevention
Examples of "Hazardous Materials Prevention" Course Chapters include
"...The Basis for HazMat Planning;
Identifying Hazards;
Analyzing Vulnerabilities;
Establishing Response Priorities; etc..."

An Orientation to Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel
"An Orientation to Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel" Course
"...is designed to prepare hospital personnel to analyze hazardous materials situations, take the necessary steps to assure medical provider safety, and identify appropriate resources for decontamination and medical care...."

Bioterrorism

CDC EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE: BIOTERRORISM, NUCLEAR & RADIOLOGICAL TERRORISM, ETC. - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Multimedia Bioterrorism, Nuclear & Radiological Terrorism, Chemical Emergencies, Mass Casualties, Terrorist Bombings, etc. Clinical Lectures, Grand Rounds, Seminars, Cases, etc. (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see the CDC

CIDRAP BIOTERRORISM, BIOSECURITY, INFLUENZA - Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), University of Minnesota Multimedia Clinical Category A Diseases Lessons, Lectures, Scientific Articles, etc. (Text & Images).
Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP)
"...has developed and maintains the most current and comprehensive clinical and epidemiological material on all Category A diseases, including anthrax, botulism, smallpox, viral hemorrhagic fever, tularemia, and plague..."
For more information see the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP)

Medical Management: Nuclear Warfare, Chemical Warfare & Biological Warfare

MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF RADIOLOGICAL CASUALTIES HANDBOOK: THIRD EDITION, JUNE 2010 (PDF) - Military Medical Operations, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Department of Defense Multimedia Medical Management of Radiological Casualties Handbook (Text & Images).
Medical Management of Radiological Casualties Handbook
"...addresses medical management of casualties in the first 72 hours of a radiation event..."
Examples of "Medical Management of Radiological Casualties" Handbook Chapters include
"...Acute Radiation Syndrome;
Biodosimetry;
Medical Management of Skin Injury;
Medical Management of Internally Deposited Radionuclides;
Other Injuries from Nuclear Weapons;
Psychological Support;
Delayed Effects;
Decontamination Techniques; etc..."
For more information see the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute

USAMRIID PUBLICATIONS - U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID), Fort Detrick, Maryland Multimedia USAMRIID Publications (Text & Images). For more information see Education & Training or the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID)

DISEASES & VIRUSES

Diseases & Viruses Related Centers

FOR OVER "500" DATABASES & COURSES ON DISEASES & VIRUSES SEE THE CLINICAL CENTER, PATHOLOGY, FORENSICS & VIROLOGY CENTER or the MEDICAL CENTER

DRUGS

Drug Related Centers

FOR CASES, COURSES & DATABASES SEE THE PHARMACY, PHARMACOLOGY & TOXICOLOGY CENTER

FOR DRUG & MEDICINE DATABASES SEE THE PHARMACY, PHARMACOLOGY & TOXICOLOGY CENTER: PRESCRIPTION, OTC, VITAMIN, HERBAL & MEDICINAL PLANTS

ENVIRONMENT - HUMAN FACTORS

Human Factors Courses, Databases, Lessons

MOBILE SOURCE AIR TOXICS - ATW, Office of Air Quality Planning & Standards (OAQPS), EPA Multimedia Mobile Source Air Toxics Database & Lessons (Text & Images).
Mobile Source Air Toxics
"...presents information on mobile source air toxics and strategies for reducing risk to the public from these pollutants..."
For more information see Pollutants & Sources or the Air Toxics Website

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY

Environmental Cases

ATSDR'S CASE STUDIES IN ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE - Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), CDC Multimedia Toxicology & Environmental Medicine Cases (Text & Images).
ATSDR's "Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM)"
"...are a series of self-instructional modules designed to increase the primary care provider's knowledge of hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients. Continuing medical education (CME) for physicians, continuing nursing education (CNE) for nurse..."
For more information see the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) or the CDC

ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CLINICAL CASES - American Thoracic Society Multimedia Environmental Medicine Cases & Occupational Health Cases (Text & Images). For more information see Environmenal & Occupational Health; Clinical Information or the American Thoracic Society

Environmental Databases

ENVIROMAPPER - U.S. - MAPS ON DEMAND - Environmental Protection Agency, EPA
EnviroMapper
"...is a powerful tool used to map various types of environmental information, including air releases, drinking water, toxic releases, hazardous wastes, water discharge permits, and Superfund sites..."
For more information see the Environmental Protection Agency

ENVIROFACTS - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Multimedia Envirofacts Databases (Text and Images).
Envirofacts is
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