HIV Exposure Issues
HIV Exposure Issues - A comprehensive resource on occupational and other exposure issues to HIV/AIDS, from AEGIS.www.aegis.com/ni/topics/exposure.asp

Sex Workers and HIV/AIDS
Sex Workers and HIV/AIDS - Topics from The Body related to HIV and AIDS among sex workers, including prostitution, pornography, and government surveillance.www.thebody.com/whatis/sexwork.html

ATSDR - HazDat Database
ATSDR - HazDat Database - Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry's scientific and administrative database providing access to information on the release of hazardous substances.www.atsdr.cdc.gov/hazdat.html

Carbonless Copy Paper Injury and Information Network
Carbonless Copy Paper Injury and Information Network - Goal is to informationrm occupational users and the public of the potential toxicity of ccp and the adverse health problems of use or handling. Information, research and studies on ccp./www.carbonless.org

Environmental Software and Services GmbH
Environmental Software and Services GmbH - European hazardous chemicals database.www.ess.co.at/docs/chemdb.html

Haz-Map
Haz-Map - Occupational medicine toxicology database to assist in the recognition of diseases caused by hazardous chemicals.www.haz-map.com

Is Your Job Killing You? by James Q. Jacobs
Is Your Job Killing You? by James Q. Jacobs - There are as many as 575,000 hazardous chemical products in workplaces. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that over 32 million workers are exposed to hazardous chemicals. Resources and links for additional information.www.jqjacobs.net/writing/osha.html

NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chem/ical Hazards
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Data on 677 chemicals or substance groupings found in the work environment.www.cdc.gov/niosh/npgtp

Protect Children from Iron Poisoning
Protect Children from Iron Poisoning - FDA website for protecting Children from Iron Poisoning. Warnings and preventive measures.www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/bgiron.html

Tamarac Medical
Tamarac Medical - Located in Denver, Colorado. About this toxicology lab specializing in economical blood lead and cadmium testing for children and industry workers./www.tamaracmedical.com

TOXNET
TOXNET - Provides access to a cluster of databases on toxicology, hazardous chemicals, and related areas.toxnet.nlm.nih.gov

INTOX Project -
INTOX Project - Collaborative project between CCOHS and the World Health Organization. A databank of consolidated, authoritative information on toxic agents and the management of toxic exposures. The software, IPCS INTOX Version IV, includes advanced features and capabilities important to Poison Centres while a new component, the Product Writer, enables users to create their own database registry of products.www.intox.org

Health Effects of Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke
Health Effects of Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke - From the National Cancer Institute. Exposure measurement and prevalence, developmental toxicity (prenatal and postnatal), reproductive effects, respiratory health effects, carcinogenic effects, cardiovascular effects.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/tcrb/monographs/10

Environmental Tobacco Smoke
Environmental Tobacco Smoke - American Heart Association factsheet that states, "secondhand smoke is a major cause of cardiovascular disease and death which is preventable."americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4521

Environmental Tobacco Smoke Poster Session
Environmental Tobacco Smoke Poster Session - Health conference presents short summaries of recent research and experience in secondhand smoke policy and programs.apha.confex.com/apha/128am/techprogram/session_3119.htm

How Dangerous is Second-Hand Smoke?
How Dangerous is Second-Hand Smoke? - The immediate and long-term health effects of exposure to second-hand smoke; links to other sites for information on passive smoking, indoor air quality, and related health problems.www.canadian-health-network.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1001925&pagename=CHN-RCS/CHNResource/FAQCHNResourceTemplate&c=CHNResource&lang=En

I Mind Very Much If You Smoke
I Mind Very Much If You Smoke - Steps people can take to reduce their exposure to secondhand smoke.http://www.imindifyousmoke.com/

Angioplasty / PTCA Home Page
Angioplasty / PTCA Home Page - Includes resources for interventional cardiologists and patients alike, discussion forum, list of meetings worldwide, historical information, interviews with pioneering cardiologists and industry leaders.http://www.ptca.org/

Aztec Heart Inc
Aztec Heart Inc. - Information from the makers of a harness for bypass patients that may help provide decreased pain, lower infection rates, quicker healing time, and easier breathing.www.aztecheart.com

CardioGenesis Laser Therapies for Angina and Heart Disease Patients
CardioGenesis Laser Therapies for Angina and Heart Disease Patients - Surgical laser therapies for the treatment of severe angina pectoris and advanced cardiovascular disease through Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR) and Percutaneous Myocardial Revascularization (PMR).http://www.cardiogenesis.com/

Cardiothoracic Surgery Network
Cardiothoracic Surgery Network - Resources on cardiothoracic issues, organizations, surgeons, journals. Special section includes case histories, image and video gallery, forum and related discussions.www.ctsnet.org

Cardiovascular Pathology Index
Cardiovascular Pathology Index - Images of pathology specimens of the heart and blood vessels.www-medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/CVHTML/CVIDX.html

Cleveland Clinic Heart Center
Cleveland Clinic Heart Center - Provides information about the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, their surgeons, and surgical conditions treated. Includes details for patients and physicians including surgical outcomes.www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcenter/pub/about/specialties/cvsurgery.asp

Development of the Human Heart
Development of the Human Heart - Includes text and images. Provided by the Loyola University Medical Education Network.www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/GrossAnatomy/thorax0/heartdev/main_fra.html

Florida Thoracic and Cardiovascular Associates
Florida Thoracic and Cardiovascular Associates - Located in Jacksonville, Florida has prepared a patient oriented website on open heart bypass surgery. Interactive e-mail dialogue is available with the practice's healthcare professionals.www.fltca.com

Heart Disease Guide at About.com
Heart Disease Guide at About.com - A resource library of categorized links on heart disease and surgery. The sections on heart surgery contain a list of the best sites around the web in heart surgery.heartdisease.about.com/mlibrary.htm

Heart Echoes
Heart Echoes - Includes a powerpoint presentation of echoes of the heart as seen by Trans Esophageal Echocardiogram.www.heart-echoes.com/

Heart Surgery Patient Guide
Heart Surgery Patient Guide - Includes an introduction, information on heart transplant, minimally invasive bypass, conventional bypass and heart valve surgery, things you should do and other data such as non-invasive treatment options.www.cts.usc.edu/hpg-index.html

HeartNet -
HeartNet - A network of individuals and organizations committed to improving the quality of cardiac care in the developing world. Has information on membership, resources, and a discussion forum.www.heart-net.org

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery at New York University
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery at New York University - The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery offers valve and coronary artery bypass surgery patients a range of surgical options, including minimally invasive, still heart and beating heart techniques.mininvasive.med.nyu.edu/cardiac/index.html

Mitral Valve Surgery
Mitral Valve Surgery - Information about a robotic mitral valve repair heart program in Greenville, North Carolina.www.mitralvalvesurgery.com

Project Open Hearts
Project Open Hearts - A non-profit organization that works with foreign medical staff to provide first-hand surgical training, assistance with diagnostic procedures and consultations. Lists needs, volunteer information and past projects and goals.www.poh.org

PS4Ross
PS4Ross - Of interest to both doctors, and patients, content includes operative photos, animation and video regarding the Ross Procedure and Dr. Stelzer.ps4ross.com

Sleepinghearts.com
Sleepinghearts.com - Presents information about cardiac surgery including frequently asked questions.www.sleepinghearts.com

Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery
Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery - Informative site for surgery of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Includes physician profiles, procedure descriptions and videos, and results for cardiac surgery procedureswww.cvsurgery.com

Yale: Cardiac Anatomy and Imaging
Yale: Cardiac Anatomy and Imaging - Images, interactive graphics, case studies of cardiac anatomy.info.med.yale.edu/intmed/cardio/imaging

Cardiac Surgery Group
Cardiac Surgery Group - Step-by-step guide to cardiac surgery for patients, frequently asked questions, classes, recommended accommodations in Tacoma for patients' families, and other cardiac-related sites.www.nwheartcenter.com

CardiacSpecialists.com
CardiacSpecialists.com - Cardiac procedure specialists offering in-office and in-patient diagnostic services. Located in southwestern Connecticut.www.cardiacspecialists.com

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons - CTVS offers specialized and innovative cardiac, thoracic, vascular, transplantation, and pediatric surgical services. Located in Austin, Texas.www.ctvstexas.com

CardioThoracic Surgery, P.C
CardioThoracic Surgery, P.C. - Information about the practice, locations and resources. Surgeons perform cardiac, thoracic and vascular procedures. Offices in South Bend and Elkhart IN.www.cardthorsurg.com

Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates
Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates - Practice specializing in minimally invasive heart surgery and lung surgery. Located in Miami Florida.www.floridaheartlung.com

Cardio-Thoracic Surgical Associates, Inc
Cardio-Thoracic Surgical Associates, Inc. - A group of cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons in association with Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Provides information on practice, physician profiles and affiliated hospitals.ctsa.com

Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates of New York
Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates of New York - Provide medical and surgical care in cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgery. Information on their practice, the surgeons and treatments. Located in Brooklyn, NY.www.brooklynheart.com

Cardiovascular and Chest Surgical Associates
Cardiovascular and Chest Surgical Associates - Provides cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgical care in Southern Idaho and Eastern Oregon.www.cardvasc.com

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons, Inc
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons, Inc - A physicians group specializing in heart surgery, vascular surgery, lung surgery, pacemakers and AICDs. (Cincinnati, OH)www.cvts.com

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons of Greensboro
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons of Greensboro - Providers of cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical care. Biographies of the surgeons, information on the types of services they provide, contact information. Pennsylvania, USA.www.cvtsofgreensboro.com/

The Cardiovascular Medical Group of Southern California
The Cardiovascular Medical Group of Southern California - The group consists of prominent cardiovascular, pulmonary, kidney and neurologic institutes. (Beverly Hills, CA)www.cvmg.com

Fort Wayne Cardiovascular Surgeons
Fort Wayne Cardiovascular Surgeons - Information on a group of four surgeons who perform heart, lung, and vascular surgery in Fort Wayne, Indianawww.fwcvs.com

The Heart Surgeons of San Antonio
The Heart Surgeons of San Antonio - Answer questions about heart surgery and procedures performed in the United States. Information about their practice in Texas.www.heartsurgery-sa.com

Mid Atlantic Surgical Associates
Mid Atlantic Surgical Associates - The Associates is New Jersey's largest open heart surgery program performing over 1600 procedures per year. Located in Morristown, NJ.www.heartsurgeons.com

Northern Illinois Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
Northern Illinois Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - Describes the physicians, the office and services of this practice located in Elgin, www.nicvs.com. Also offers a diet recommendation.

Peachtree Cardiovascular
Peachtree Cardiovascular - A surgical practice limited to Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery located in Atlanta Georgia. Provides open heart surgery and Cardiology information for their patients.www.peachtreecardiovascular.com

Raney and Zusman Medical Group
Raney and Zusman Medical Group - A cardiac surgery practice in Orange County, CA. Includes explanations of common heart surgery procedures.www.raneyzusman.com

San Francisco Cardiac Surgery
San Francisco Cardiac Surgery - Specializing in adult cardiac surgery, with a special interest in the maze procedure, heart surgery that cures atrial fibrillation. (California)www.sfcardiacsurgery.com

Surgical Associates of Texas, P.A
Surgical Associates of Texas, P.A. - Offers general information about cardiovascular diseases and conditions as well as surgical procedures for treatment.www.texheartsurgeons.com

Sydney CardioThoracic Surgeons
Sydney CardioThoracic Surgeons - Specialist in Sydney, Australia.www.scts.com.au

Texas Surgical Associates
Texas Surgical Associates - Cardiovascular surgery group providing innovative heart, vascular and transplant surgery services in the greater Houston Texas service area.www.texassurgical.com

Thoracic and Cardiovascular Institute
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Institute - Provides information on their physicians, resources and locations. Offering a regional referral center for patients with heart disease serving the mid-Michigan area.www.tciheart.com

Association of Vision Science Librarians - Eye Care Statistics
Association of Vision Science Librarians - Eye Care Statistics - AVSL's Various Eye Care Statistics. spectacle.berkeley.edu/~library/stats.htm

Berkowitz Lab
Berkowitz Lab - MRI of retinal oxygenation and angiogenesis in diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, and other retinopathies. www.med.wayne.edu/anatomy/berkowitz