Online Resources & Links

Amputation | Asbestos | Autism | Auto | Birth Trauma | Environmental | Gun Control | Whistle Blowers | General Health & Medicine | Diabetes | Phen-Fen | Lead Poisoning | Federal and State Gov | Nursing Home | Mesothelioma | Electrical | Aviation | Brain Injury | Labor Relations | Firestone Tire Recall | Tobacco | Truck / Tractor Trailer Links | Breast Implants | RSD | Vioxx | Viramune | PPH

AMPUTATION RESOURCES

• Aesthetic Concern Prosthetic Inc.
  Most life-like prosthetics for hand, arm, leg, and foot.
• Advanced Arm Dynamics, Inc.
  The online connection for amputees with an active lifestyle.
• American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists
  Global resource for orthotics and prosthetics information. Offers products & services, as well as articles and the latest news.
• Amputation Magazine
  Online magazine for amputees.
• Disability Resources Organization
  Listing of the best disability-related resources on the internet.
• United Amputee Services
  Volunteer run, non-profit organization that provides support and education to amputees.

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ASBESTOS RESOURCES

• Coalition for Asbestos Resolution
  The Coalition for Asbestos Resolution is committed to ensuring that all asbestos victims - whether they are sick now or get sick in the future - receive prompt, fair compensation.
• Insulation Contractors Assn. Of America
  Representing professional, residential and personal insulation contractors
• Mason Contractors Assn. Of America
  The Mason Contractors Association of America is the only trade association which represents the needs of the industry mason contractors.
• Floor Covering Installation Contractors Assn.
  FCICA's mission is to help train, inform and unite floor covering professionals throughout the USA.
• National Insulation Assn
  Representing the Mechanical and Specialty Insulation Industries
• National Roofing Contractors Assn.
  The National Roofing Contractors Association was formed to preserve and promote the art of roofing application.
• National Assn. Of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors
  Dedicated to the promotion, advancement, education, and training of the industry, for the protection of our environment and the health, safety, and comfort of society.
• American Association for Respiratory Care
• Mesothelioma Patient Care and Info
• National Board for Respiratory Care

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AUTISM RESOURCES

• Medline's Autism Site
  This is a fine starting point for the National Institute of Health's many sites and services on immunization issues. Since it is a Medline site, it also connects to searches for scientific articles.
• National Institute of Mental Health
  The branches of the National Institutes of Health with the most involvement in autism issues and research funding.
• Institute for Vaccine Safety
  A thorough site dedicated to vaccine issues and associated with Johns Hopkins University.
• National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
• National organization with vaccine information, including thimerosal
• National Vaccine Information Center
  A respected private site with vaccine safety and other information.
• Recent consumer reports article
• US Goverment's National Immunization Program
• "What about Mercury? Getting Thimerosal out of Vaccines."
  A good recent article by Lisa Reagan, is available at the website for Mothering magazine.
• Autism Research Institute
• The Institute for Vaccine Safety
• More resources for parents
• National Institute of Health

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AUTO / ACCIDENT RESOURCES (Detailed Car Accident Resources)

• Federal Consumer Information Center
  Hundreds of consumer publications on cars, children, employment, food, etc
• Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
  Vehicle ratings, safety facts, publications.
• Center for Auto Safety
  Information about unsafe cars, trucks and lemons.
• Mr. Traffic
  Information about driving drowsy.
• Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety
  Alliance of consumer, health, and safety groups.
• Car Safety
  Crash test updates.
• Scranton and Wilkes-Barre Car Accident Lawyers
• More Car Accident Resources

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BIRTH TRAUMA (Medical Malpractice Resources)

• Birth Disorder Information Directory
  Here you will find information on different birth disorders as well as a bookstore, medical term dictionary, and children's websites telling their stories.
• Birth Psychology
  This site provides information on life before birth, birth traumas & resolutions, as well as literature in birth psychology.
• Cerebral Institute of Discovery
  Research Institute seeks to help those with cerebral palsy. Features neurological links, product information and research resources.
• Infinitec
  Corporation created by the United Cerebral Palsy Association that brings assistive technology to people with disabilities of all types at a reduced cost. Includes an extensive resource guide.
• NDSA - National Disability Sports Alliance
  Provides quality sports programs for individuals with cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injuries and stroke survivors. Includes camps and a calendar of events.
• Peristats
  Collection of data on newborn baby health is organized by state and county. Learn about birth and mortality rates, or compare statistics from different areas.
• Rainbowbody
  Wholistic website that offers links and articles to trauma studies, child development, and wholistic body/mind integrative practices.
• UCP Net
  This cerebral palsy association provides education and research services to people with disabilities, their families, the public and other organizations. Find programs such as therapy, assistive technology training, social/recreational, community living and employment.

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ENVIRONMENTAL LINKS

• Environmental Information Association
  A non-profit organization dedicated to providing environmental information to individuals, members, and industry. They specialize in the dissemination of information about the abatement of Asbestos and Lead Based Paint, and about Safety and Health Issues, Analytical Issues, and Environmental Site Assessments.
• Friends of the Earth
  Friends of the Earth is a national environmental organization dedicated to preserving the health and diversity of the planet for future generations. As the largest international environmental network in the world with affiliates in 63 countries, Friends of the Earth empowers citizens to have an influential voice in decisions affecting their environment.
• America the Beautiful Fund
  America the Beautiful Fund now provides support and direction to volunteer community projects in all 50 states operating as a clearinghouse of ideas for thousands of community projects and as a catalyst for new ones.
• Greenpeace U.S.A.
  Greenpeace is an independent campaigning organization that uses non-violent, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems, and to force solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future.
• American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
  The world's largest organization of occupational and environmental physicians, ACOEM is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health of workers through preventive services, clinical care, research, and educational programs.
• Kids for a Clean Environment
  Helps children who wanted to learn more about the world in which they live, provide a way for children to be involved in the protection of nature and connect children with other children who shared their concerns about global environmental issues.

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GUN CONTROL

• Hand Gun Control, Inc.
  Public citizens' lobby working for legislative controls and governmental regulations on the manufacture, importation, sale, transfer, and civilian possession of guns. Complies up-to-date information on the gun issue, including approaches, statistics, legislation, and research.
• Coalition to Stop Gun Violence
  National educational, professional, and religious organizations, united to seek a ban on the private sale and possession of handguns in America.
• Ceasefire Oregon
  Building safe and healthy communities free from gun violence.

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WHISTLE BLOWERS

• National Whistleblower Center
  The National Whistleblower Center is a nonprofit, tax exempt educational and advocacy organization committed to environmental protection, nuclear safety, civil rights, government accountability and protecting the rights of employee whistleblowers.
• Qui Tam Information Center
• Taxpayers Against Fraud. The False Claims Act Legal Center

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GENERAL HEALTH & MEDICINE (Medical Malpractice Resources)

• Medical Malpractice Resources

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DIABETES

• American Diabetes Assn.
  The American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health care professionals and the public and advocates for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes.
• Diabetes Research Institute
  The Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) is an international center dedicated exclusively to the cure and treatment of diabetes. The result of parents of children with diabetes who banded together more than twenty-five years ago to focus scientific attention on this disease, the DRI today stands as a world leader in innovative cure-related research.
• MedicAlert Foundation
  MedicAlert Foundation, the nation's leading emergency medical information service, is a nonprofit membership organization, which has been dedicated to helping save lives since 1956.
• Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International
  The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International (JDF) is the world's leading nonprofit, non-governmental funder of diabetes research. Founded in 1970 by parents of children with diabetes, JDF's mission is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.
• Diabetes Self-Management
  Provides news, facts, and advice to help diabetics maintain their well-being and make informed decisions regarding their health. Serves as a teaching tool for physicians and diabetes educators and covers hypertension, heart disease, cholesterol, obesity and weight loss, Medicare and Medicaid, as well as the medications used to treat many of these conditions.

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PHEN-FEN

• Food and Drug Administration
  It is the FDA's job to see that the food we eat is safe and wholesome, the cosmetics we use won't hurt us, the medicines and medical devices we use are safe and effective, and that radiation-emitting products such as microwave ovens won't do us harm. Feed and drugs for pets and farm animals also come under FDA scrutiny. FDA also ensures that all of these products are labeled truthfully with the information that people need to use them properly.
• Office of Claims Administration for the American home Products Diet Drug Settlement
• Weight Watchers International
  The Weight Watchers plan gives the support needed to learn good habits, shed pounds, and become more fit and healthy.
• Calorie Control Council
  The Calorie Control Council is an international non-profit association representing the low-calorie and reduced-fat food and beverage industry.

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FEDERAL & STATE GOVERNMENT LINKS

• Agency for health Care Policy and Research
  Practical health care information, research etc. to help consumers make informed decisions about health care issues.
• Center for Disease Control
  To promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability.
• Consumer.gov
  "One stop" web site to access multiple federal consumer information resources. Information contributed by the consumer Product Safety Commission, Federal Trade Commission, Food and Drug Administration, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
• Consumer Product Safety Commission
  CPSC, an independent Federal regulatory agency, helps keep American families safe by reducing the risk of injury or death from consumer products.
• Food and Drug Administration
  It is the FDA's job to see that the food we eat is safe and wholesome, the cosmetics we use won't hurt us, the medicines and medical devices we use are safe and effective, and that radiation-emitting products such as microwave ovens won't do us harm. Feed and drugs for pets and farm animals also come under FDA scrutiny. FDA also ensures that all of these products are labeled truthfully with the information that people need to use them properly.
• HealthFinder
  A gateway site to help consumers find health and human services information quickly. It includes links to more than 1,250 sites including government, university and other consumer health resources.
• National Institute Health
  Access point to the consumer health resources of the National Institutes of Health.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  Information and consumer affairs.
• Department of Health and Human Services
• Department of the Interior
• Department of Justice
• United States House of Representatives
• United States Senate
• Library of Congress
• The Whitehouse

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NURSING HOME RESOURCES

National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
NCCNHR provides information and leadership on federal and state regulatory and legislative policy development and models and strategies to improve nursing home care and life for residents.
• American Association of Retired Persons
  The nation's foremost authority on issues relevant to Americans over the age of fifty.
• MedWatch
  The FDA medical products reporting program
• National Institute of Health

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MESOTHELIOMA

• National Cancer Institute's web page on malignant mesothelioma
  Provides detailed information about mesothelioma, stages of the disease, treatment options, and more.
• Cancerbacup's fact sheet about mesothelioma
  Includes a description of the disease, symptoms, treatment options, and suggestions for coping with the disease.

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ELECTRICAL

• American National Standards Institute
  ANSI online provides convenient access to timely and relevant information on the ANSI Federation and the latest national and international standards - related activities.
• American Society of Safety Engineers - ASSE
  Founded in 1911, this is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its members manage, supervise, and consult on safety, health and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education.
• American Society for Testing and Materials - ASTM
  ASTM standards serve as the basis for manufacturing, procurement, and regulatory activities. They provide standards that are accepted and used in research and development, product testing, quality systems and commercial transactions around the world.
• Canena - Council for Harmonization of Electrotechnical Standardization
  The goal of Canena is to foster the harmonization of electro technical product standards conformity assessment test requirements and electrical codes between all democracies of the Western Hemisphere.
• Consumer Product Safety Commission - CPSC
  CPSC protects the public against unreasonable risks of injuries associated with consumer products. Search recalls, report unsafe products.
• Electrical Generating Systems Association
  The association provides many services to the onsite power industry. Source of information on education and training, promotes professionalism, communication and international cooperation. Also develops performance standards for onsite power technology.
• Electronic Industries Association
  National trade organization that includes the full spectrum of U.S. manufacturers representing more than 80% of the electronics industry.
• Environmental Protection Agency - EPA
  The EPA is responsible for protecting human health and to safeguard the natural environment. Browse site to find info on laws and regulations, educational resources, and programs.
• National Electrical Manufacturers Association - NEMA
  Provides a forum for the standardization of electrical equipment, enabling consumers to select from a range of safe, effective and compatible electrical products.

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AVIATION

• CCH Incorporated
• FAA
• Fedworld
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Aviation Safety Reporting System
• National Transportation Safety Board

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BRAIN INJURY (Traumatic Brain Injury Resources)

• Alabama Head Injury
  AHIF assists family and friends to help understand the results of brain injury.
• American Academy of Neurology
  Neurology homepage.
• Brain Injury Association
  Provides information on prevention, treatment, and rehab, resources and support.
• Coma Recovery Association
  A non-profit organization for coma and brain injury survivors, family members, etc.
• Neurology Journal
  Oxford University Press journals
• TBIHelp.com
  Provides information, resources, networking and advocacy services to persons with brain injury and their families.
• TBI Resource Online
  Facts, employment opportunities, suggested literature rehab and product information on brain injury.
• More Brain Injury Links

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LABOR RELATIONS

• National Labor Relations Board Professional Association
  The NLRB is an independent Federal agency created in 1935 to enforce the National Labor Relations Act. They conduct secret-ballot elections to determine whether employees want union representation and they investigate and remedy unfair labor practices by employers and unions.
• Association of Labor Relations Agencies
  ALRA is an association of impartial government agencies in the United States and Canada responsible for administering labor-management relations laws or services.
• Office and Professional Employees International Union
  AFL-CIO affiliated textile union sponsored site concerning working conditions worldwide
• Associated General Contractors Assn.
  The voice of the construction industry. The site keeps visitors up to date on issues concerning the industry including recent and pending legislation.

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FIRESTONE TIRE RECALL

• Bridgestone-Firestone
  The homepage set up by the manufacturers of the recalled tires
• Access the Nearest Firestone Retailer
  Link to information about how to find your nearest retailer
• List of Authorized Non-Firestone Tires

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TOBACCO

• Citizens for a Tobacco-Free Society
  Health and environmental organizations; individuals concerned with indoor air pollution caused by tobacco smoke.
• Action on Smoking and Health
  Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a national nonprofit legal action and educational organization fighting for the rights of nonsmokers against the many problems of smoking. ASH uses the tremendous power of the law to represent nonsmokers in courts and legislative bodies and before regulatory agencies.
• Smokenders
  The SMOKENDERS Program is intended to address all aspects of the smoking problem, including physical and psychological addition, health implications, and the many sociological factors that cause people to smoke.
• National Center for Tobacco Free Kids

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TRUCK / TRACTOR TRAILER LINKS (Tractor Trailer Accident Resources)

• American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators - AAMVA
  Non-profit organization which develops model programs in motor vehicle administration, police traffic services and highway safety. Its program development and research activities provide guidelines for more effective public service. Search for events, products and services and news room.
• American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials - AASHTO
  Non-profit, no partisan association representing all five transportation modes; air, highways, public transportation, rail and water in the 50 states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
• American National Standards Institute - ANSI
  Non-profit organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system. Library and databases are available as well as list of services, standards information, events and membership.
• American Society of Safety Engineers - ASSE
  Founded in 1911, this is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its members manage, supervise, and consult on safety, health and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education.
• American Society for Testing Materials - ASTM
  Provides a global forum for the development and publication of voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, systems and services. ASTM standards serve as the basis for manufacturing, procurement and regulatory activities.
• Department of Transportation - DOT
  Search this site to find information about the departments organizations, their initiatives, reports and publications, also has related links and library resources.
• Federal Highway Administration - FHWA
  The FHWA is a part of the Department of Transportation, their job is to enhance the country's economic vitality, quality of life and environment through proactive leadership, innovation, and service excellence.
• Institute of Driver Behavior
  Safety videos for the trucking industry.
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - NHTSA
  Responsible for reducing deaths, injuries and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes.
• Tractor Trailer Accidents
  Dedicated experienced lawyers who can handle the complexities of catastrophic tractor-trailer accidents anywhere in the United States.
• More Truck Accident Resources

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BREAST IMPLANTS

• Tort Claimants Committee
• Dow Corning - Dow Corning Settlement Claims Office

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VIOXX

• Official Vioxx Site - Vioxx Withdrawn from Market due to Life Threatening Side Effects
• NPR Audio About Vioxx: Merck to Pull Vioxx Off Market over Heart Risks
• Vioxx Alert Information

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VIRAMUNE

• Federal Drug Administration - More information on Viramune

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PPH (PRIMARY PULMONARY HYPERTENSION )

• www.phcentral.org
  This is a definitive internet source for Pulmonary Hypertension patients, caregivers and medical professionals. The site contains comprehensive information on the disease and related issues including legislation information, financial and insurance issues, as well as information on both on-line and other support groups.
• www.mayo.edu
  This site, developed by the Mayo Clinic, provides extensive health and medical information on all diseases and conditions including those related to Pulmonary Hypertension. Patients can also find alternate internet medical resource links to other health related web sites.
• www.nejm.org
  The New England Journal of Medicine's home site containing journal articles, policy reports and editorials as well as other published articles of interest on all medical conditions, including Pulmonary Hypertension. User options include a paid subscription to the Journal web site or free access to original and special articles six months after publication.

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