1 10 20 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - General - Environmental Medicine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM) Arsenic Toxicity</h2> Subject The topic of the resource <span>This case study is available in English, and is intended for advanced level primary care providers with the purpose to increase their knowledge of hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients. This case study covers at risk populations, exposure pathways, physiologic effects, clinical evaluation, treatment and management, standards and regulations, as well as workplace and environmental exposures related to arsenic toxicity. Upon completion of this case study the participant should be able to discuss the major exposure route for arsenic, describe two potential environmental and occupational sources of arsenic exposure, give two reasons why arsenic is a health hazard, describe three factors contributing to arsenic toxicity, identify evaluation and treatment protocols for persons exposed to arsenic, and list two sources of information on arsenic. The CDC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 hours in category 1 credit toward the American Medical Association (AMA) Physician's Recognition Award. 1.7 contact hours is provided by the CDC, which is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. The CDC has also been approved as an Authorized Provider of continuing education and training programs by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training and awards 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).</span> Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/arsenic/index.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/arsenic/index.html</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - General - Environmental Medicine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM) Asbestos Toxicity</h2> Subject The topic of the resource <span>This peds case study is available in English, and is intended for advanced level health care providers with the goal of increasing the provider’s knowledge of hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients. This case study provides information related to at risk populations, exposure pathways, physiologic effects, clinical evaluation, treatment and management, as well as workplace and environmental standards and regulations of asbestos toxicity. Upon completion of this case study the participant should be able to explain why asbestos may be a health hazard, describe the factors contributing to asbestos toxicity, identify potential environmental and occupational sources of exposure to asbestos, identify evaluation and treatment protocols for persons exposed to asbestos, and list sources of information on asbestos. The CDC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 hours in category 1 credit toward the American Medical Association (AMA) Physician's Recognition Award. 1.8 contact hours is provided by the CDC, which is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. The CDC has also been approved as an Authorized Provider of continuing education and training programs by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training and awards 0.15 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).</span> Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/asbestos/index.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/asbestos/index.html</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - General - Environmental Medicine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM) Benzene Toxicity</h2> Subject The topic of the resource <span>This case study is available in English, and is intended for advanced level health care providers with the goal of increasing the provider’s knowledge of hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients. This case study provides information related to at risk populations, exposure pathways, physiologic effects, clinical evaluation, treatment and management, as well as workplace and environmental standards and regulations of benzene toxicity. Upon completion of this case study the participant should be able to discuss the major exposure route for benzene, describe two potential environmental and occupational sources of benzene exposure, give two reasons benzene is a health hazard, describe three factors contributing to benzene toxicity, identify evaluation and treatment protocols for persons exposed to benzene, and list two sources of information on benzene. The CDC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 hours toward the American Medical Association (AMA) Physician's Recognition Award, 1.5 contact hours of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation, and awards 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).</span> Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/csem/csem.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/csem/csem.html</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - General - Environmental Medicine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM) Chromium Toxicity</h2> Subject The topic of the resource <span>This case study is available in English, and is intended for advanced level health care providers with the goal of increasing the provider’s knowledge of hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients. This case study provides information related to at risk populations, exposure pathways, physiologic effects, clinical evaluation, treatment and management, as well as workplace and environmental standards and regulations of chromium toxicity. Upon completion of this case study the participant should be able to discuss the major exposure route for chromium, describe two potential environmental and occupational sources of exposure to chromium, state two reasons why chromium is a health hazard, describe three factors contributing to chromium toxicity, identify evaluation and treatment protocols for persons exposed to chromium, and list sources of information on chromium. The CDC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 hours in category 1 credit toward the American Medical Association (AMA) Physician's Recognition Award, 1.1 contact hours for continuing education in nursing, and 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).</span> Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/chromium/index.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/chromium/index.html</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - General - Environmental Medicine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM) Disease Clusters: An Overview</h2> Subject The topic of the resource <span>This case study is available in English. It is intended for advanced level health care providers, especially pediatricians, of the special susceptibilities of children to hazardous substances in the environment and aid in their evaluation of potentially exposed patients. This case study provides information related to clusters including: case definition, case confirmation, population denominator, exposure assessment, plausible hypotheses, risk communication, and resources. Upon completion of this case study the participant should be able to define a disease cluster, describe the components of the public health department disease cluster investigation, and describe the physician's responsibility regarding disease clusters. The CDC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 hours toward the American Medical Association (AMA) Physician's Recognition Award, 1.6 contact hours in nursing, and 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).</span> Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/cluster/index.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/cluster/index.html</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - General - Environmental Medicine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM) Environmental Triggers of Asthma</h2> Subject The topic of the resource <span>This peds case study is available in English. It is intended for advanced level health care providers with the goal of increasing the primary care provider's knowledge of hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients. This case study provides information related to environmental triggers of asthma including: pathogenesis, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, evaluation, follow-up, factors and sources, as well as therapy and prevention. Upon completion of this case study the participant should be able to identify various environmental factors that trigger asthma exacerbations, describe interventions available to mitigate environmental factors in triggering asthma, identify sources of information on the impact of environmental factors on patients with asthma, and identify sources of information on asthma management. The CDC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 hours toward the American Medical Association (AMA) Physician's Recognition Award, 1.8 contact hours in nursing, and 0.15 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).</span> Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/asthma/index.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/asthma/index.html</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - General - Environmental Medicine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM) Lead Toxicity</h2> Subject The topic of the resource <span>This peds case study is available in English, and is intended for advanced level health care providers with the goal of increasing the provider’s knowledge of hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients. This case study provides information related to at risk populations, exposure pathways, physiologic effects, clinical evaluation, treatment and management, as well as workplace and environmental standards and regulations of lead toxicity. Upon completion of this case study the participant should be able to discuss the major exposure route for lead, describe two potential environmental and occupational sources of lead exposure, give two reasons lead is a health hazard, describe three factors contributing to lead toxicity, identify evaluation and treatment protocols for persons exposed to lead, and list two sources of information on lead. The CDC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 hours toward the American Medical Association (AMA) Physician's Recognition Award, 2.2 contact hours in nursing, and 0.2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).</span> Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/lead/index.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/lead/index.html</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - General - Environmental Medicine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM) Nitrate/Nitrite Toxicity</h2> Subject The topic of the resource <span>This peds case study is available in English, and is intended for advanced level health care providers with the goal of increasing the provider’s knowledge of hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients. This case study provides information related to at risk populations, exposure pathways, physiologic effects, clinical evaluation, treatment and management, as well as workplace and environmental standards and regulations of nitrate/nitrite toxicity. Upon completion of this case study the participant should be able to discuss the major exposure route for nitrates/nitrites, describe two potential environmental and occupational sources of nitrate/nitrate exposure, give two reasons nitrates/nitrites is a health hazard, describe three factors contributing to nitrate/nitrite toxicity, identify evaluation and treatment protocols for persons exposed to nitrates/nitrites, and list two sources of information on nitrate/nitrite. The CDC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 hours toward the American Medical Association (AMA) Physician's Recognition Award, 1.2 contact hours in nursing, and 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).</span> Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/nitrate/index.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/nitrate/index.html</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - General - Environmental Medicine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM) Pediatric Environmental Health</h2> Subject The topic of the resource <span>This peds case study is available in English, and is intended for advanced level health care providers, especially pediatricians, of the special susceptibilities of children to hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in their evaluation of potentially exposed patients. This case study provides direct biologic indicators of a child’s environmental health, environmental diagnosis, the exposure-disease model, sources of exposures, and interventions. Upon completion of this case study the participant should be able to describe how and why children differ from adults in their susceptibility to environmental hazards, apply the knowledge of environmental medicine in the evaluation of well and sick children, identify parental occupation and hobbies as a part of the environmental history, and identify additional sources of environmental health information. The CDC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 hours in category 1 credit toward the American Medical Association (AMA) Physician's Recognition Award. 2.3 contact hours is provided by the CDC, which is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. The CDC has also been approved as an Authorized Provider of continuing education and training programs by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training and awards 0.2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).</span> Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/pediatric/index.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/pediatric/index.html</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Environmental - General - Environmental Medicine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM) Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Toxicity</h2> Subject The topic of the resource <span>This case study is available in English. The intended audience includes advanced level health care providers, especially pediatricians, of the special susceptibilities of children to hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients. This case study provides information related to at risk populations including peds, exposure pathways, physiologic effects, clinical evaluation, treatment and management, as well as workplace and environmental standards and regulations of PCB toxicity. Upon completion of this case study the participant should be able to discuss the major route of exposure for PCBs, describe two potential environmental and occupational sources of PCB exposure, give two reasons why PCBs are a health hazard, describe three factors contributing to PCB toxicity, identify evaluation and treatment protocols for persons exposed to PCBs, and list two sources of information on PCBs. The CDC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 hours toward the American Medical Association (AMA) Physician's Recognition Award, 1.5 contact hours in nursing, and 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).</span> Description An account of the resource <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/csem/csem.asp?csem=30&amp;po=0" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/csem/csem.asp?csem=30&amp;po=0</a>