Burnsurgery.com
An excellent non-profit organization designed to provide comprehensive educational tools for burn professionals. It provides tools for professionals to disseminate improvements in burn care and is updated as new information evolves. Links: a) burn prevention, (an abstract from the Journal of Burn Care and Rehabilitation) b) initial management of burn patient, c) burn wound (healing, itching etc.,), d) metabolism and nutrition, e) nutritional support: nutrient choices, nutrient mix (% carbohydrate, protein and micronutrients), and f) timing and methods of delivery. Pulmonary problems and technological advances are also discussed.
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Screening and Treating Adults for Lipid Disorders
Visit the Screening and Treating Adults for Lipid Disorders web site
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National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
NEDA is dedicated to expanding public understanding and prevention of eating disorders and promoting access to quality treatment for those affected along with support for their families through education, advocacy and research.
The site provides a great amount of information concerning what exactly an eating disorder is, and expands upon eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. Information is further broken down into significant specifics, such as athletes and eating disorders, as well as anorexia nervosa and bulimia in males. Links on the site include programs which aid those who suffer from an eating disorder, as well as ways to improve body image.
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National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH)
This site within the NIH maintains information for the public on mental disorders, clinical trials, fact sheets, and statistics. There is science education reports of the surgeon general for practitioners: clinical trials, patient education materials, anxiety disorders, more. News and events of interest include mental health education campaign and conferences.
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