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Mercy Medical Airlift
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Mercy Medical Airlift is a non profit organization dedicated to helping those in need of air medical transportation.
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National Patient Travel Center
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The NPTC exists to facilitate patient access to appropriate charitable medical air transportation resources in the United States.
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NINDS Dysautonomia Information Page
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The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) conducts and supports research on brain and nervous system disorders.
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Dysautonomia
Syncope
Heart Disease & Cardiology |
Richard N. Fogoros, M.D. (Dr. Rich) is a former professor of medicine, and a longtime practitioner, researcher and author in the fields of cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology. His informative articles on about.com have a great deal to offer those who are seeking information and understanding of their various conditions. You may want to start with reading these three articles.
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| Dr. Abdallah's Site |
Dr. Abdallah runs the Children's Heart Institute and his wonderful site explains how the heart works so that parents can get a better understanding of their child's condition. There is interactive material geared towards children.
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Orthostatic Intolerance:
An Overview
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An article by Dr. Julian M Stewart on Orthostatic Intolerance.
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American Academy
of Family Physicians
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An article detailing information about Vasovagal Syncope and related disorders.
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American
Autonomic Society |
The American Autonomic Society has been established to bring together individuals from diverse disciplines who share an interest in the structure and function of the autonomic nervous system and in the pathology, treatment, and prevention of its disorders.
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| Neuroscience for Kids |
This site is a wonderful and easy to understand educational site about the Brain which includes the Autonomic Nervous System. The link we have attached is for the ANS but please don’t stop your reading there. The site has a great deal to offer and will help you better understand the workings of the brain so read as much as you can.
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Behavior: The
Response to Stress |
This site tells how our bodies respond to stress and it can be very helpful in understanding why stress impacts individuals with dysautonomia so dramatically.
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| Orthostatic Hypotension |
Timothy C. Hain, MD (Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago IL) gives an explanation of Orthostatic Hypotension.
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| Web Wise Kids |
Equipping children to make wise choices on the Internet. Take an interactive tour of their site to learn about Internet safety.
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| GetNetWise |
GetNetWise helps parents educate themselves and their children about how to use the Internet safely.
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| The NetSmartz Network |
Visit the NetSmartz Kids or NetSmartz Parents & Educators sections to learn about Internet safety.
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