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Louisiana
Department of Health and Human Resources, Public Health Statistics, P.O. Box 60630, New Orleans, LA 70160, [phone]. This office publishes an Annual Report. Computer printouts are available, if the data is complete. There is no charge.
Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Epidemiology, P.O. Box 60630, New Orleans, LA 70160, [phone]. This office publishes an Annual Report. Computer printouts of 1991 data are provided free of charge.
Maine
Department of Human Services, Department of Vital Records, 221 State St., Augusta, ME 04333, [phone]. Publications include the 1991 Annual Report of Vital Statistics which is available at $10.50. This office will provide raw data via printouts, diskettes and magnetic tapes. There is a base fee of $27.50 per diskette and $52 per magnetic tape. All request should be in writing, and be as specific as possible regarding the data that you request and the requirements of your computer system. The office encourages callers to provide their own disk or magnetic tape when possible.
Bureau of Health, Division of Disease Control, State House Station 11, Augusta, ME 04333, [phone]. Publications include the Epigram which is published every two months on topics of health concern to Maine residents. A limited amount of raw data can be provided to callers on computer printouts. All requests for detailed information should be in writing.
Maryland
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Division of Health Statistics, 201 West Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201, [phone]. Publications include the 1989 Vital Statistics Preliminary Report. Computer printouts of tables of selected data are provided. Requests for information should be in writing. Information is available on magnetic tape and diskette. Fees vary according to the amount of information requested.
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Communicable Diseases Surveillance, 201 West Preston St., 3rd Floor Baltimore, MD 21201, [phone]. This office publishes Annual Report that is free of charge.
Massachusetts
Department of Public Health, Division of Health Statistics and Research, 153 Tremont, 5th Floor, Jamaica Plains, MA 02111, [phone]. Publications include an Annual Report. Computer printouts of selected data are provided, free of charge.
Department of Public Health, Epidemiology Program, 305 South St., Jamaica Plains, MA 02130, [phone]. Publications include fact sheets on various communicable diseases.
Michigan
Department of Public Health, Office of State Registrar, Center for Health Statistics, Statistical Services Section, P.O. Box 300195, Lansing, MI 48909, [phone]. Publications include: Health Statistics Pocket Guide, Abortions in Michigan, Cancer Incidence and Mortality, Michigan Perinatal Effectiveness Index, Infant and Maternal Health Statistics, most of which are free. Requests for computer printouts should be placed in writing. There is a fee for services.
Department of Public Health, Division of Disease Surveillance, P.O. Box 30035, Lansing, MI 48909, [phone]. Publications include weekly surveillance reports of communicable diseases. These are available for researchers.
Minnesota
State Health Department, Center for Health Statistics, 717 Delaware St., S.E., P.O. Box 9441, Minneapolis, MN 55410-9441, [phone]. Publications include the Annual Report of Health Statistics. This office will provide you with selected tables from their annual report at no cost. The fees for information transferred to computer diskette would depend upon the complexity of the request.
State Health Department, Acute Epidemiology Department, 717 Delaware St., S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55414, [phone]. Publications include various statistical reports on all reportable diseases. Computer printouts of summary data can be obtained from the Center for Health Statistics, described above.
Mississippi
Department of Health, Vital Records Division, Statistical Services, P.O. Box 1700, 2423 N. State St., Jackson, MS 39205, [phone]. Publications include the 1990 Annual Report. Computer printouts of specific information require a written request. The office will provide photocopies of tables at no charge. If you furnish your own magnetic tape or computer diskette they will transfer information on to it for you.
Department of Health, Office of Epidemiology, P.O. Box 1700, Jackson, MS 39215, [phone]. Publications include the Mississippi Morbidity Report which includes annual case tabulation. Aggregate data is available via computer printouts and diskettes.
Missouri
Department of Health, Vital Records Department, P.O. Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102, [phone]. Publications include the Annual Report of Vital Statistics. Requests for information should be in writing. Printouts of data, such as tables already printed in the annual report, are free of charge. A special computer run of a selected year of data is $43.50, including programming time and shipping and handling. Each additional year of data requested is $21. Information transferred to floppy disk costs $100. Information transferred to magnetic tape costs $250.
Department of Health, Bureau of Communicable Disease Control, 1730 E. Elm St., P.O. Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102, [phone]. Publications include the 1991 Annual Report and the bi-monthly Missouri Epidemiologist. The office will distribute data information included in their Annual Report, free of charge.
Appendix C: State Health Statistics
Montana
Department of Health, Bureau of Records and Vital Statistics, Helena, MT 59620, [phone]. Publications include the Annual Report of Vital Statistics. Specific data can be provided on computer printout, diskette and magnetic tape. Fees vary according to the complexity of the request and the amount of programming time involved.
Department of Health and Environmental Sciences, Communicable Disease Section of Preventive Health Services Bureau, Cogswell Building, Helena, MT 59620, [phone]. Computer printouts of aggregate data are available on a limited basis.
Nebraska
Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, P.O. Box 95007, Lincoln, NE 68509-5007, [phone]. Publications include the 1990 Annual Report of Vital Statistics. The Health Data and Statistical Research Department will help with statistical information on the phone as well as provide information on computer printout and diskette. The cost of computer time is $20 per hour. Requests for selected data should be made in writing. Be as specific as possible, including your computer system's requirements as well as diskette size and density.
Department of Health, Division of Disease Control, 301 Centennial Mall South, P.O. Box 95007, Lincoln, NE 68509-5007, [phone]. Publications include the Nebraska Morbidity Report. Computer printouts of data are available on a limited basis.
Nevada
Department of Human Resources, Division of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, 505 East King St., Carson City, NV 89710, [phone]. Publications include the 1990 Vital Statistics Report. Computer printouts on selected data are available free of charge.
Department of Human Resources, Office of Disease Control, 505 East King St., Room 304 Carson City, NV 89710, [phone]. This office provides numerous publications on a variety of communicable diseases. They are not staffed to do selected computer runs.
New Hampshire
Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Health and Human Services Building, 8 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301, [phone]. Publications include an Annual Report. Requests are for specific information are handled on a case by case basis. Fees vary according to the amount of computer programming involved. Computer printouts, diskettes and magnetic tapes are available.
Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Communicable Disease Control, Health and Human Services Building, 6 Hazen Dr., Concord, NH 03301-6527, [phone]. Publications include several bimonthly bulletins. Computer printouts are available of selected data.
New Jersey
Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, CN 370, Trenton, NJ 08625, [phone]. Publications include an Annual Report. Computer printouts are available for a fee.
Department of Health, Division of Epidemiology and Disease Control, University Office Plaza, CN 369, Trenton, NJ 08625, [phone]. This office will answer specific questions over the phone, but does not provide computer printouts of information.
New Mexico
Department of Health and Environment, Office of Vital and Health Statistics, Public Health Division, P.O. Box 26110, Santa Fe, NM 87503-6110, [phone]. Publications include the 1990 Annual Report. Detailed requests for information not found in their annual report should be placed in writing. Information can be provided on diskette. Fees vary according to the complexity of the request.
Department of Health, Division of Epidemiology, P.O. Box 26110, Santa Fe, NM 87502, [phone]. Publications include their monthly Epidemiology Report. Requests for information not found in their monthly report should be placed in writing. If you provide them with a blank diskette they will download data on to it for you and omit any identifiers.
New York
Department of Health, Bureau of Biometrics, Empire State Plaza, Concourse Rm. C144, Albany, NY 12237-0044, [phone]. Publications include the 1989 Annual Report of Vital Statistics. Requests for information should be placed in writing. Information that is readily available, such as tables printed in the 1989 Annual Report, are distributed at no cost. A specific data run of information is $191. Some information is available on diskette and magnetic tape. Fees vary, according to the complexity of the request.
Department of Health, Bureau of Communicable Disease Control, Tower Bldg., Rm 651, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237, [phone]. Publications include the 1998-1989 Annual Report. The office will run computer searches of aggregate data, depending upon the purpose of the request.
North Carolina
North Carolina Center for Health and Environmental Statistics, P.O. Box 29538, Raleigh, NC 27626-0538, [phone]. Publications include an Annual Report and 1990 Vital Statistics Report, among others. Information requests should be in writing. If requesting a magnetic tape, be sure to include your system requirements. Computer printouts, diskettes, and magnetic tapes are provided on a limited basis. The charge for magnetic tapes is the cost of the tape and the computer time involved.
Appendix C: State Health Statistics
North Dakota
Department of Health, Administrative Services Section, 600 E. Blvd., Second Floor, Judicial Wing, State Capitol, Bismarck, ND 58505-0200, [phone]. Publications include the 1990 Vital Statistics Annual Report. Computer searches and printouts are provided free of charge.
Department of Health, Division of Disease Control, 600 E. Blvd., State Capitol, Bismarck, ND 58505-0200, [phone]. This office publishes a variety of publications on communicable diseases. Computer searches and printouts are not provided.
Statistical Analysis Unit, Health Policy Data Center, Ohio Department of Health, P.O. Box 118, Columbus, OH 43266-0118, [phone]. Publications include the 1990 Annual Report of Vital Statistics which is $9. The office also publishes a Vital Statistics Summary Fact Sheet, which is free. Special computer runs are $25 per data year. Extensive programming is extra, and the amount depends upon the complexity of the request. Information is provided via computer printouts.
Oklahoma
Department of Health, Division of Data Management, 1000 N.E. 10th St., P.O. Box 53551, Oklahoma City, OK 73117, [phone]. Publications include the 1990 Annual Report of Vital Statistics. Computer searches and printouts are provided, usually free of charge. If you supply your own magnetic tape or diskette they will transfer information to if for you. Fees vary according to the complexity of the request. All information for specific data runs should be in writing. Be sure to include information describing your computer system's requirements.
Department of Health, Office of General Communicable Diseases-0305, 1000 N.E. 10th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73117-1299, [phone]. Publications include a monthly Epidemiological Bulletin and Epidemiologic Annual Summary of Communicable Diseases. Computer searches and printouts are provided free of charge. All requests for information should be submitted in writing at least two weeks before the data is needed. Fees vary according to the complexity of the request.
Oregon
State Health Department, Division of Vital Statistics, P.O. Box 14050, Portland, OR 97214, [phone]. Publications include: 1990 Oregon Vital Statistics, Oregon Deaths Due to Drugs and Alcohol, and their newsletter, Oregon Health Trends. Information is available on computer printout and diskette. Fees vary according to the complexity of the request.
State Health Department, Division of Epidemiology Control, P.O. Box 116, Portland, OR 97202, [phone]. Publications include the Current Disease Summary which is published every other week. The office is not equipped to provide printouts of selected data that do not already exist in published form.
Pennsylvania
Department of Health, Health Statistics and Research, State Health Data Center, P.O. Box 90, Harrisburg, PA 17108, [phone]. Publications include the County Profile. Computer searches and printout requests must be made in writing. Costs are $150 for one year of data, $75 for each additional year.
Department of Health, Division of Epidemiology, Health and Welfare Building, 7th and Forster Sts., P.O. Box 90, Harrisburg, PA 17120, [phone]. Publications include an Annual Report. Computer searches and printouts are available, free of charge.
Rhode Island
Department of Health, Vital Records, Room 101, 75 Davis St., Providence, RI 02908, [phone]. Publications include the 1988 Annual Report of Vital Statistics. Printouts of information
are available depending upon whether or not the data is available on computer. Requests for individualized reports must be made in writing. Fees vary and are based upon the amount of computer programming needed to fulfill a request.
Department of Health, Office of AIDS-Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 3 Cannon Building, Providence, RI 02908, [phone]. Publications include the bi-monthly Disease Bulletin. This office does not provide selected data printouts.
South Carolina
Department of Health and Environmental Control, Office of Vital Records and Public Health Statistics, 2600 Bull St., Columbia, SC 29201, [phone]. Publications include the South Carolina Vital and Morbidity Report. Computer searches, printouts, and information on diskette and magnetic tape are provided. Information requests should be in writing, be sure to specify your computer system requirements. Each request is evaluated individually. Although in-house printouts are free, individual requests for selected data require a fee based on the complexity of the request and computer time involved.
Department of Health and Environmental Control, Communicable Disease Control Section, Robert Mills Complex, Box 101106, Columbia, SC 29211, [phone]. Publications include the 1991 South Carolina Reportable Diseases Report. Computer searches and printouts of information are provided. Requests for information should be in writing. Information on diskette is provided on a limited basis. Since patient data is confidential, aggregate data is releases without any personal identifiers.
South Dakota
State Health Department, Center for Health Policy and Statistics, 445 E. Capitol St., Pierre, SD 57501-3185, [phone]. Publications include the 1990 Vital Statistics Annual Report for $10.50. Once the office receives a written request for information they will respond with an estimate of computer charges. Information is available on diskette and magnetic tape on a limited basis.
State Health Department, Division of Public Health, 523 E. Capitol Bldg., Pierre, SD 57501, [phone]. Publications include a monthly newsletter and 1991 South Dakota Vital Statistics and Health Status report. Computer reports of selected data are provided free of charge. Diskettes and magnetic tapes can be provided on a limited basis. All information requests should be in writing.
Appendix C: State Health Statistics
Tennessee
Department of Health and Environment, Center for Health Statistics, 419 Cordell Hull Building, Nashville, TN 37247-0360, [phone]. Publications include an Annual Report of Vital Statistics. There is also a series of four publications, Tennessee's Health, which gives a detailed health profile based on 1990 statistics. The series can be ordered in its entirety for $30. You can purchase the volumes separately, also. Picture of the Present is $5, Picture of the Present, Part II, $15, Guidelines for Growth, $5, and Focus on the Future, is also $5. Printouts are provided free of charge. The office will also download limited data to a magnetic tape or diskette at no charge, but you must supply them with the materials needed. All requests for information should be in writing, and be sure to include you computer system's specifications in your letter.
Texas
Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Statistical Services Division, 1100 West 49th St., Austin, TX 78756, [phone]. Publications include 1990 Texas Vital Statistics. The office will provide information on computer printouts, diskettes and magnetic tapes. Printouts are available at $150 per hour, diskettes at approximately $25 per tape. Programming charges are $30 per hour.
Department of Health, Bureau of Disease Control and Epidemiology, 1100 West 49th St., Austin, TX 78756, [phone]. Publications include their annual summary, Reported Morbidity and Mortality in Texas. Computer searches and printouts are provided at no cost.
Department of Health, Division of Vital Records, P.O. Box 16700, Salt Lake City, UT 84116, [phone]. Publications include the 1990 Vital Statistics Report. Information is provided via computer printouts, diskettes and magnetic tapes. The office does charge for the use of the computer and the statistician's time. Fees vary according to the complexity of the request. If detailed information is required, requests should be made in writing. Be sue to include the specifications needed for diskettes or magnetic tapes.
Department of Health, Bureau of Epidemiology, P.O. Box 16660, Salt Lake City, UT 84116-0660, [phone]. Publications include the monthly Epidemiology Newsletter. The Department of Health is the process of creating a centralized statistics center. This should be in full operation as of Fall, 1992.
Vermont
Department of Health and Human Services, Vital Records Statistics, P.O. Box 70, Burlington, VT 05402, [phone]. Publications include the 1990 Vital Statistics Report. Computer searches and printouts are available through this office.
Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Epidemiology and Disease Prevention, P.O. Box 70, Burlington, VT 05402, [phone]. Publications include the Vermont Disease Control Bulletin which is published bi-monthly. Reportable disease totals for the previous year are listed through this publication. The office releases county specific information.
Virginia
Department of Health, Center for Health Statistics, 109 Governors St., 307 Madison Bldg., P.O. Box 1000, Richmond, VA 23208-1000, [phone]. Publications include the 1990 Annual Report for $10. Computer searches are available and information is provided via printouts, diskettes and magnetic tapes. The minimum charge for a selected data search is $25. All information requests should be in writing.
Department of Health, Office of Epidemiology, James Madison Building, P.O. Box 2448, 109 Governor St., Richmond, VA 23218, [phone]. Publications include the monthly Virginia Epidemiology Bulletin. The office provides county specific information. No diskettes or magnetic tapes are available.
Washington
Department of Health, Center for Health Statistics, Office Building #2, Olympia, WA 98504, [phone]. Publications include the Annual Summary Report of Statistics for 1990, Selected Pregnancy Reports of Statistics for 1990, Age Adjusted Death Rates for 1986-1989, and Minority Health in Washington. The office provides computer searches for selected data and computer printouts. Information is not provided on diskette. One year of aggregate data on magnetic tape costs $600.
West Virginia
State Health Department, Epidemiology and Health Promotion, Surveillance and Disease Control, State Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV 25305, [phone]. Publications include the Annual Report of Vital Statistics and the 1989 County Health Profile which is being updated for publication in 1992. The office provides computer printouts of selected data, free of charge. Magnetic tapes and diskettes can be obtained on a limited basis for a fee.
Wisconsin
Department of Health and Social Services, Vital Statistics Department, 1 West Wilson St., Madison, WI 53701, [phone]. Publications include the Annual Report of Vital Statistics. Information requests should be in writing. Computer printouts of selected data are provided at no cost.
Department of Health and Social Services, Community Communicable Disease Section , P.O. Box 309, Madison, WI 53701, [phone]. Publications include the quarterly Wisconsin Epidemiologic Bulletin. Requests for information should be made in writing. Information is available on computer printout, free of cost.
Wyoming
Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Health and Medical Services, Vital Records Services, Hathaway Building, Cheyenne, WY 82002, [phone]. Publications include the 1990 Vital Statistics Report. The office does provide computer searches and information is available on printouts, diskettes and magnetic tapes. There is a flat fee of $25 for computer searches. Diskettes and magnetic tapes require additional fees that vary with the complexity of the request.
Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Health and Medical Services, Preventive Medicine, Hathaway Building, Cheyenne, WY 82002, [phone]. Publications include the Epidemiologic Bulletin. Basic information is provided on computer printouts and diskette at no charge. Detailed requests should be in writing.
Appendix C: State Health Statistics
Appendix C: State Health Statistics
Tennessee
Department of Health and Environment, Center for Health Statistics, 419 Cordell Hull Building, Nashville, TN
7) National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
    Ralph Naunton, M.D.
    Acting Clinical Director
    Telephone referrals should be directed to:
    Suzanne Lischynsky
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
Voice and Speech Section
Speech Disorders
Patients with speech production problems associated with neurological or laryngological disorders or without apparent cause are studied.  Special emphasis is on stuttering and oral-lingual dystonia.  Studies investigate movements of the larynx, tongue, lips and jaw during speech and oral movement.  Diagnosis and evaluation are available.  Positron emission tomography is used to examine brain activity during normal and disordered speech.  The effects of botulinum toxin injections and neuropharmacological treatments are evaluated in selected patients with the following disorders: stuttering, dysarthria, verbal apraxia, Tourette syndrome, dystonia, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's chorea, cerebellar disorders, and essential tremor.  Contact: Christy Ludlow, Ph.D., [phone]; [phone] (TDD).
Voice or Laryngeal Disorders
Patients with phonatory disorders associated with neurological or laryngological disorders or without apparent cause are studied.  Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations are provided.  Investigations include vocal fold movements, vibration, respiratory coordination, brain activation patterns while speaking and intrinsic laryngeal muscle function. The effects of intramuscular injections, nerve block and neuropharmacological treatment are determined for a few patients with the following disorders: Spastic or spasmodic dysphonia, voice tremor, vocal fold paralysis, and laryngeal nodules or polyps.  Contact: Christy Ludlow, Ph.D., [phone]; [phone] (TDD).
Hearing Section
Clinical Audiology Unit
Hearing Assessment
Patients and normal volunteers are studied for development and validation of clinical techniques to identify a significant change in the human hearing mechanism or provide an audiologic profile of patients with specific disorders.  The purpose is to obtain normative data using certain test procedures and/or equipment from control subjects who are otologically and audiologically normal and to follow those patients who are being treated (medically and surgically) for hearing loss.  This study uses equal numbers of age and sex matched subjects.  Test procedures include various auditory evoked potential paradigms as well as manipulations of speech signal, especially studies of dichotic function over a wide age range.  Also included in this normative battery are studies of acoustic immittance, including tympanometry and acoustic reflexes.  The data are used for comparison with various patient populations studied with the same audiologic techniques.  Contact: Anita Pikus, M.A., [phone]; [phone] (TDD).
Inherited Deafness
Patients with inherited deafness, specifically patients with Waardenburg syndrome type 1 and type 2 are sought for inclusion in a linkage analysis gene mapping study.  Typical manifestations of the Waardenburg syndrome(s) include: dystopia canthorum, white forelock, prematurely gray hair, deafness or hearing impairment, heterochromia irides or iris bicolor, and hypopigmented areas of the skin.  Evaluation will include audiologic, vestibular, ophthalmologic and genetic studies.  Most helpful in the study will be individuals in families with sizable numbers of affected individuals, multigenerational structure, and ample sibships.  Studies on inherited deafness disorders other than Waardenburg syndrome are planned and inquiries regarding potential referral of patients for study enrollment are welcomed.  Contact: Kenneth M. Grundfast, M.D., [phone]; [phone] (TDD).
Appendix A: 1992 Clinical Studies
8) National Institute of Dental Research
    Bruce J. Baum, D.M.D., Ph.D.
    Clinical Director
    Telephone referrals should be directed
    to the investigators listed
    after each study description.
Salivary Gland Function and Dysfunction
Patients with suspected or actual alterations in salivary gland physiology are sought for evaluation of the etiology, sequelae and treatment of such disorders.  Particular interest is focused on individuals with a complaint of dry mouth (xerostomia) related to Sjogren's syndrome or radiation-induced gland damage.  Individuals with head and neck neoplasms whose regimen of therapy would consist of radiation of the oro-facial area (independent of chemotherapy) are needed to be seen after the course of radiotherapy.  Comprehensive oral evaluation and therapy is provided.  Patients with hypofunctional salivary glands (especially those with primary Sjogren's syndrome) are sought for clinical trials of agents to increase salivary output.  Contact: Philip C. Fox, D.D.S., [phone].
Taste and Related Oral Sensory Disorders
Patients who are experiencing a persistent bad taste in their mouth (dysgeusia), other distortions (losses or reductions) or taste, or with olfactory disorders are needed for clinical studies.  These disruptions of perception may occur as isolated symptoms or in conjunction with oral or systemic disease, salivary gland dysfunction or various therapeutic regimens.  Patients with taste or olfactory disorders of unknown etiology are of special interest. Thorough oral and dental evaluations are made of each patient and gustatory and olfactory function clinically evaluated.  Consultation or referral is offered as appropriate. Contact: James M. Weiffenbach, Ph.D., [phone].
Oral Motor Dysfunction
Individuals with altered performance in orofacial muscular functions (swallowing, mastication, speech, irregular tongue movements), independent of generalized neurologic dysfunction are needed for studies of etiology, assessment and treatment.  Oral motor dysfunctions that are drug induced and idiopathic are of special interest.  Patients with general neuropathies who exhibit particularly disabling oral motor disorders are studied.  Patients will receive a thorough oral evaluation as well as clinical dental examination.  Noninvasive, quantitative assessments of tongue functions are made by ultrasound methodology.  Patients will consult with medical specialists and speech pathologists as appropriate.  Contact: Bruce J. Baum, D.M.D., Ph.D., [phone].
Recurrent Herpes
Individuals with recurrent herpes simplex involving the face or other non-genital areas (buttocks and thighs) are needed for studies examining the pathogenesis and therapy of these lesions.  Contact: James F. Rooney, M.D., [phone].
Oral Surgery
Patients in need of removal of impacted third molars serve as subjects for a series of investigations to evaluate pharmacological methods of pain control.  Novel analgesics, local anesthetics and sedative drugs are compared to standard drugs.  Contact: Raymond Dionne, D.D.S., Ph.D., [phone].
Chronic Facial Pain
Patients with chronic facial pain may be eligible for clinical studies evaluating novel diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. Patients with pain related to the muscles of mastication, temporomandibular joint or the trigeminal nerve, uncomplicated by prior treatments, may be eligible.  Contact: Kevin Reid, D.D.S., M.S. and Raymond Dionne, D.D.S., Ph.D. [phone].
Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
Patients with chronic pain from diabetic neuropathy may take part in controlled trials of conventional and experimental drugs that may relieve the pain.  Contact: Mitchell Max, M.D., [phone].
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy or Causalgia
Patients are sought for a 1-3 day program of detailed tests of sensory perception, with the intention of elucidating the underlying physiological abnormality. The findings may aid in suggesting treatment to the referring physician.  Contact: Mitchell Max, M.D., [phone] or 496-6695.
Oral Endosseous Implants
Partially and totally edentulous patients are sought to evaluate the clinical performance of a titanium implant system. The investigation also will evaluate diet, body image, personality profiles, denture satisfaction, gingival health and oral hygiene in patients with conventional dentures as well as those with implant supported dental prostheses.  Contact: Jaime S. Brahim, D.D.S., M.S., [phone].
Appendix A: 1992 Clinical Studies
9) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    James E. Balow, M.D.
    Clinical Director
    Telephone referral should be directed to
    physicians listed under each subject area:
Blood Diseases
Studies of blood coagulation and platelet function are under way to develop therapy for various congenital and acquired hemorrhagic and thrombotic diseases.  There is a special interest in immune thrombocytopenias and hemostatic disorders involving platelets. Patients with disorders such as drug-induced thrombocytopenia, post-transfusion purpura, neonatal thrombocytopenia, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and lupus-associated thrombocytopenia are sought for serologic testing and treatment.  Congenital and acquired platelet abnormalities and obscure, undiagnosed bleeding disorders are considered for evaluation.  Patients with suspected thrombasthenia and Bernard-Soulier Syndrome are of particular interest.  Contact: N. Raphael Shulman, M.D., Clinical Hematology Branch, [phone].
Chronic Viral Hepatitis
Persons with chronic viral hepatitis-either type B, delta, or non-A, non-B hepatitis-are accepted into studies of anti-viral therapy.  Patients should be between 18 and 70 years old and without other significant medical illnesses.  Patients are evaluated in the outpatient clinics to assess chronic hepatitis disease activity and the status of hepatitis virus in the serum. Patients with high titers of virus and active disease may enter into a randomized controlled trial of an antiviral therapy.  Contact: Jay H. Hoofnagle, M.D. and Adrian M. DiBisceglie, M.D., Liver Diseases Section, [phone].
Pruritus of Cholestasis
Patients with severe itching due to cholestatic liver disease are admitted for evaluation and entry into controlled treatment trials, which include administering opiate antagonists.  Contact: E. Anthony Jones, M.D., Liver Diseases Section, [phone].
Diabetes Mellinus
Patients between 6 and 60 years old will be considered for study.
    1. Both insulin-treated and non-insulin-treated patients with insulin resistance (patients with high endogenous insulin concentrations or patients who usually require more than 200 units per day of exogenous insulin). This includes patients with lipotrophic diabetes, syndrome of insulin resistance associated with acanthosis nigricans, acromegaly, Cushing's disease and excess antibody production.
    2. Patients with hyperglycemic symptoms of an autoimmune disorder.
Severely ill patients may be referred by calling Richard Eastman, Derek LeRoith, and Simeon Taylor, M.E., Diabetes Branch, [phone].
Gastrointestinal Diseases
The Gastroenterology Section is interested in conferring with outside physicians involved in gastroenterology problems that are unusual because of the rarity, complexity, associated features or family distribution. Of particular interest are patients with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome or other functional islet cell tumors.  Zollinger-Ellison patients or patients with functional islet cell tumors who have disseminated tumor, localized disease or no apparent tumor are all of interest.  Patients with atypical or refractory peptic ulcers are also sought.  Contact: Robert T. Jensen, M.D., Gastroenterology Section, [phone].
Hyperthyroidism with Carcinoma
Some patients with cancer develop increased concentrations of protein-bound- and thyroxine-iodine in their serum, typically unaccompanied by the usual physical findings of hyperthyroidism. This condition may be due to production by the neoplasm of an ectopic thyroid-stimulating hormone.  Patients with this association are of interest for this study.  Contact: Bruce Weintraub, M.D., Molecular, Cellular and Nutritional Endocrinology Branch, [phone].
Hypoglycemia
Selected patients over 16 years old how have had fasting blood glucose of 45mg/100ml or less will be studied and treated.  Of particular interest are hypoglycemic patients who have large intrathoracic and intra-abdominal tumors that do not secrete excess insulin.  Patients with insulin-secreting tumors of the pancreas or autoantibodies to the insulin receptor are also sought.  Fasting hypoglycemia of unknown etiology is studied.  Contact: Richard C. Eastman [phone], Derek LeRoith, M.D. [phone], and Simeon Taylor, M.D., Diabetes Branch, [phone].
Parathyroid Disorders and Metabolic Bone Diseases
Patients with hypercalcemia, hypophosphatemia, nephrocalcinosis, nephrolithiasis, multiple endocrine adenomatosis or other manifestations of hyperparathyroidism are sought.  Familial hypercalcemia is of interest.  Patients with mild asymptomatic hyperparathyroidism are studied prospectively.  Patients with persistent or recurrent postoperative hyperparathyroidism will be evaluated with preoperative parathyroid gland localization methods.
Related methods are applied in selected cases of hypoparathyroidism, rickets, osteomalacia, vitamin D-resistant rickets, juvenile osteoporosis, and certain other abnormalities of bone metabolism.  Patients with hereditary hypo-calcemic rickets with or without alopecia are sought.  Patients with familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia are sought for evaluation and investigation.  Patients with pseudohypoparathyroidism also are studied.
Patients with acquired osteomalacia are sought.  Selected patients with juvenile osteoporosis also are sought.  Contact: S.J. Marx, M.D., Metabolic Diseases Branch, [phone], and A.M. Spiegel, Molecular Pathophysiology Branch, [phone].
Pituitary Tumors and Hypopituitarism
Pituitary tumors with growth hormone hypersecretion (acromegaly or gigantism) are studied and evaluated for therapy with transphenoidal surgery, supervoltage irradiation, bromergocryptine and somatostatin analog.  In addition, patients with chromophobe adenomas (with or without galactorrhea) and various forms of anterior pituitary insufficiency are under study, including cases of isolated growth hormone deficiency or patients with apparently normal growth hormone who have growth retardation or growth excess.  Contact: Richard C. Eastman, M.D., Derek LeRoith, M.D., and Simeon Taylor, M.D., Diabetes Branch, [phone].
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
Selected patients with primary biliary cirrhosis and other autoimmune chronic cholestatic liver diseases are admitted for diagnostic evaluation, studies of immunologic function and review of therapy.  Patients participate in a randomized, controlled trial of an immunosuppressive therapy for this disease.  Contact: E. Anthony Jones, M.D., Liver Diseases Section, [phone].
Kidney Diseases
Selected patients with immunologically-mediated glomerulonephritis are admitted for study of humoral and cellular immune functions.  Patients with membranous nephropathy idiopathic and secondary to lupus are sought for laboratory investigation and therapeutic studies.  Contact: James E. Balow, M.D., Howard A. Austin III, M.D., and Karen MacKay, M.D., Kidney Disease Section, [phone].
Thyroid Neoplasms
Patients with various types of goiter, thyroid nodules and thyroid carcinoma are studied.  Patients with "high risk" forms of thyroid carcinoma and functional metastatic thyroid carcinoma are sought.  Medical or surgical treatment is offered if appropriate.  Contact: Jacob Robbins, M.D., Clinical Endocrinology Branch, [phone].
Inappropriate Secretion of TSH, Hypothyroidism
Patients whose serum concentration of thyrotropin (TSH) does not appear to be appropriate for their clinical status and circulating levels of thyroid hormones are studied.  Such patients include those with hyperthyroidism and detectable TSH or those with resistance to the action of thyroid hormone.
Patients with any form of hypothyroidism, particularly those with TSH deficiency and those who require high doses of thyroid hormone replacement are sought.  Contact: Bruce D. Weintraub, M.D., Molecular, Cellular and Nutritional Endocrinology Branch, [phone].
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Patients with recurrent, ectopic, multiple or typical peptic ulcers associated with gastric hypersecretion, diarrhea or hypergastrinemia are admitted for diagnostic studies and therapy.  Those already known to have Zollinger-Ellison syndrome will also be considered.  Patients will be assigned to one of two therapies: acid secretory control and exploratory laparotomy for tumor resection or antitumor therapy (chemotherapy, interferon, somatostatin analogues) for those with extensive tumor or metastatic disease.  Contact: Robert T. Jensen, M.D., Gastroenterology Section, [phone].
Hemoglobinopathies
Studies are currently under way in collaboration with NHLBI to elevate fetal hemoglobin levels in sickle cell patients by pharmacological approaches.  These include the use of agents, such as hydroxyurea, 5-azacytidine, or erythropoietin, alone or in combination.  Responders will be offered the opportunity to continue on therapy, under close observation, on an extended basis.  Patients with sickle cell anemia and related syndromes (S-b-thalassemia, hemoglobin SC or SD disease) are also being recruited to undergo several noninvasive studies aimed at characterizing blood flow abnormalities in the brain. Selected patients will undergo PET scanning and MRI imaging, in conjunction with neurologic and psychometric evaluations.  Contact: Griffin P. Rodgers, M.D., Laboratory of Chemical Biology, [phone].
Appendix A: 1992 Clinical Studies
10) National Eye Institute
    Robert Nussenblatt, M.D.
    Clinical Director
    Telephone referral of patients
    should be directed to:
    Robert Nussenblatt, M.D.
    Clinical Director
    [phone]
Clinical Branch
Cataracts
Patients with cataracts are sought for clinical, biochemical, histochemical and histopathologic correlative studies.  Pupillary membranes with laser pulses are assessed in selected children and adults.
Glaucoma: Studies of the Factors Controlling Intraocular Pressure
Patients with glaucoma, pigment dispersion syndrome, essential iris atrophy and ocular hypertension are studied.
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Patients with various ocular motor, visual or visuo-congenital disturbances of intracranial origin are studied by electro-oculography, pupillography, color testing and campimetric methods to test neurophysiologic principles and diagnostic criteria. Selection is based on individual discussion with the referring physician.
Ophthalmic Congenital and Genetic Disease
Clinical, biochemical, psychophysical and electrodiagnostic studies of patients with retinal diagnostic problems, retinal degeneration such as retinitis pigmentosa, juvenile macular degeneration, fundus flavimaculatus, gyrate atrophy of the choroid and retina, etc., are conducted.  Patients with inherited ocular disease or developmental abnormalities of the eye also are sought.  Of special interest are patients and families with anterior chamber abnormalities such as Reiger's Peter's and Axenfeld's syndromes, aniridia, oculocutaneous albinism and ocular albinism.
Congenital and Acquired Color Vision Deficiencies
Patients with verified or suspected alterations of color vision, either congenital or secondary to retinal or intracranial disorder, are sought for study of the physiological concomitants of the alterations and to test neurophysiological principles and diagnostic criteria.  Selection is based on individual discussion with the potential patient and on preliminary testing.
Vitreo-Retinal Disease
Patients with adult onset diabetes and minimal or no ocular changes are recruited.  This study tests the efficacy of drugs to prevent the ocular manifestations of this disease.  Additionally, diabetic patients with ocular changes such as macular edema are sought to participate in randomized laser studies.
Retinal Degeneration
Patients with senile macular and other acquired disorders of the macula, especially idiopathic central serous choroidopathy, are sought for studies of the pathogenesis of these conditions.  Patients with retinitis pigmentosa, especially members of larger pedigrees, are also sought for clinical studies.  Macular edema cases are of special interest.
Uveitis
Patients having anterior uveitis, ocular sarcoidosis, toxoplasmic chorioretinitis, pars planitis, ocular complications of Behcet's disease, Harada's disease, Intractable uveitis of unknown cause and severe recurrent anterior uveitis are sought for the study of immunologic concomitants of their disease and for therapeutic clinical trials. Patients with intermediate and posterior uveitis are sought for studies evaluating the efficacy of several therapeutic approaches.
Appendix A: 1992 Clinical Studies
11) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Harry R. Keiser, M.D.
    Clinical Director
    Telephone referrals should be directed
    to the physicians listed under each branch.
Cardiology Branch
Chief: Stephen E. Epstein, M.D.
[phone]
Deputy Chief: Robert O. Bonow, M.D.
[phone]
Coronary Artery Disease
Patients under 80 years old with known or suspected coronary artery disease are studied by clinical techniques, exercise testing, radionuclide cineangiography, exercise thallium scintigraphy, and coronary arteriography to select appropriate candidates for surgical correction or balloon dilation.  Appropriate patients will have the opportunity of undergoing studies to determine whether coronary collateral growth can be facilitated by pharmacologic interventions. Studies involving thallium imaging, positron emission tomography (PET), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are in progress to identify viable myocardium in patients with previous infarction and left ventricular dysfunction.
Microvascular Angina
Patients with anginal-like chest pain and normal coronary arteries are evaluated by noninvasive and invasive techniques. The evaluation determines whether the pain is due to myocardial ischemia and, if so, to ascertain the precipitating mechanisms and optimal therapeutic approaches to microvascular angina.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM, ASH, IHSS)
Selected patients having or suspected of having HCM are evaluated and followed medically.  Electrophysiologic studies are in progress to identify patients at risk of sudden cardiac death.  Family studies are underway to identify genetic markers for the disease.  Operations will be performed on those patients requiring surgical intervention.
Valvular Heart Disease
An investigation to determine the optimal time for operative intervention is conducted in patients with aortic or mitral valvular regurgitation.  Surgery will be performed in patients requiring surgical correction and studies will be conducted to determine those (echocardiographic, radionuclide, hemodynamic) measurements that most reliably reflect reversible or irreversible myocardial dysfunction.
Hypertension
Symptomatic patients with systemic hypertension are studied to assess the effects of blood pressure, left ventricular hypertrophy and coronary flow limitation on left ventricular systolic and diastolic function.  The effects of hypertension treatments, regarding effects of blood pressure reduction and hypertrophy regression, on these variables also are assessed.
Hypertension-Endocrine Branch
Chief: Harry R. Keiser, M.D.
Hypertension
[phone]
As part of a broad program for the study of blood pressure control, this branch will admit for diagnosis, study and treatment, patients with hypertension.  Under special study are:
Essential Hypertension
The pathologic physiology of idiopathic hypertension is under intensive study in a number of laboratories of the branch and a program is in progress to explore new pharmacological agents and regimens.  Patients under 55 years old without advanced degenerative changes are preferred.
Familial Hypertension
Patients with the following types of familial hypertension are accepted: ACTH-dependent (Laidlaw); low-renin, low-aldosterone (Liddle); DOCA-dependent with 11-hydroxylase deficiency (adrenogenital) or without (Biglieri).
Pheochromocytoma
A broad study of the biogenesis and pharmacology of epinephrine and norepinephrine that will contribute directly and indirectly to diagnosis and treatment is under way.  In established cases, definitive therapy for either benign or malignant disease is available at the referring physician's request.
Renovascular Hypertension
Disorders of renin production and release are under investigation.  In established cases of renovascular hypertension, definitive therapy is available at the request of the referring physician.
Steroid Hypertension
All forms of steroid hypertension are studied, including aldosteronism, Cushing's syndrome, DOCA hypertension and the hypertension resulting from enzymatic deficiency or block (17-hydroxylase, 11-hydroxylase) in adrenal steroidogenesis. The control of adrenal steroid biogenesis and the mechanism of steroid hypertension are currently investigated.
Other Areas of Interest
Hypokalemia
Patients with hypokalemia, whether or not associated with hypertension, are admitted for diagnosis and treatment.  Patients with hypokalemia, normal blood pressure hyperreninemia and aldosteronism are extensively studied to determine if they have a tubulopathy such as Bartter's syndrome, magnesium-losing tubulopathy or calcium-losing tubulopathy or another cause of their abnormal renal function.  Full diagnostic facilities are offered and assistance with management is available as desired.
Molecular Disease Branch
Chief: H. Bryan Brewer, Jr., M.D.
[phone]
Hyperlipidemia (Hyperlipoproteinemia)
A long-range clinical study is conducted, on an inpatient and an outpatient basis, of patients with hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia or both.  Familial cases and acquired hyperlipidemia (secondary to diet, dysglobulinemia, obstructive liver disease and certain other causes) may be accepted.
Both etiology and therapy are under investigation.  Criteria for acceptance are: abnormally high cholesterol or triglyceride concentrations or xanthomatosis, especially when familial.  Patients with early vascular disease are of special interest.
Hypolipidemia (Hypolipoproteinemia)
Familial disorders associated with deficiency of one or more lipids are being intensively studied.  These include abetalipoproteinemia, hypobetalipoproteinemia, alpha lipoprotein deficiency (Tangier disease), lecithin cholesterol acyltranserase deficiency.  Criteria for acceptance are: acanthocytes, very low concentrations of plasma cholesterol, cholesterol esters, triglycerides or foam cells in tonsils or other tissues.
Clinical Hematology Branch
Chief: Arthur W. Nienhuis, M.D.
[phone]
Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplasia
Patients with aplastic anemia are accepted for therapeutic studies including administration of anti-thymocyte globulin, T-cell specific, toxin conjugated immunoglobulins, cyclosporine and hematopoietic growth factors.  The pathogenesis of aplastic anemia is investigated.  Patients with various myelodysplastic syndromes and significant pancytopenia are also candidates for therapeutic trials of hematopoietic growth factors.
Sickle Cell Anemia and Thalassemia
Investigation is focused on pharmacological manipulation of fetal hemoglobin synthesis.  Clinical trials to determine the ability of various drugs and hematopoietic growth factors to increase HbF production are conducted.  Hematological and clinical effects of increased fetal hemoglobin are also evaluated.  Several non-invasive methods for defining the pathophysiological mechanisms of sickle cell anemia and evaluating clinical severity and therapeutic intervention are under active investigation.  Patients with secondary hemochromatosis due to prolonged transfusion are candidates for chronic chelation therapy.  Non-invasive measures of tissue iron deposition and toxicity are used.
Pulmonary Branch
Chief: Ronald Crystal, M.D.
[phone]
Interstitial Lung Disease
Clinical studies in the pathophysiology and biochemistry of pulmonary interstitial disease are under way.  Patients with roentgenographic evidence of interstitial disease and/or evidence of restrictive disease by pulmonary function testing are accepted for diagnostic studies.  Patients with known diagnoses are accepted on an inpatient and outpatient basis as part of a long-range study in the natural history and therapy of these disorders.  Particular emphasis is placed on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, hypersensitivity, pneumonitis, inorganic dust diseases (pneumoconioses), drug-induced disease and chronic eosinophilic pneumonias.
Hereditary Emphysema (a-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency)
Patients with a-1 antitrypsin deficiency and associated emphysema are accepted for diagnostic and therapeutic studies.
Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
Patients with emphysema or chronic bronchitis associated with cigarette smoking are accepted as part of new studies concerning novel approaches to therapy of obstructive airway diseases.
Cystic Fibrosis
Patients with cystic fibrosis are accepted for evaluation of new forms of therapy of cystic fibrosis.
Appendix A: 1992 Clinical Studies
12) National Institute of Mental Health
    David R. Rubinow, M.D.
    Clinical Director
    Telephone referrals of patients
    should be directed to:
    Jean H. Murphy, R.N., M.S.N.
    or Nazli Haq, M.A.
    [phone]
Depression and Mania
Studies in the psychobiology of affective disturbance are under way, including studies on alterations in biogenic amine metabolism, neuroendocrine function and disturbances in biological rhythms.  In addition, a number of psychosocial and psychodynamic factors in depression and suicide are under investigation.
Programs are available for both inpatients and outpatients, and may involve an evaluation with biological studies and recommendations, an evaluation with treatment in collaboration with the referring therapist, or a full evaluation and treatment program. Patients with endogenous depression and/or bipolar affective disorder are usually eligible for participation. Specific studies address rapid-cycling, recurrent brief depressions, seasonal, or menstrually-related mood disorders. There is special interest in geriatric depressed patients up to the age of 85 who are otherwise in good health.  The eligibility of individuals with more atypical presentations depends on their specific history and symptoms and on the status of specific research studies.  Because of the variety of evaluation and treatment programs, referring physicians may call [phone] or write the Office of the Clinical Director (Attn: Jean H. Murphy, R.N., M.S.N.) to determine the most suitable program.
Many treatments are under investigation in both inpatient and outpatient studies.  Pharmacologic studies of standard and investigational antidepressants, lithium and carbamazepine are ongoing.  Non-pharmacologic interventions such as sleep-deprivation and circadian shifts are used in other studies.  Individual family, group and milieu therapies may be employed in the treatment program.
Genetic studies are conducted in selected families with a history of affective illness.  Family members are evaluated using clinical and biochemical parameters to determine heritable as well as social factors that contribute to the development of affective illness.  In addition, participating families are examined for possible "linkage" between known chromosomal markers and affective illness to further clarify the mode(s) of transmission within families.  Contact: Jean H. Murphy, R.N., M.S.N., Office of the Clinical Director, [phone].
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Light treatment (phototherapy) and the relationship between mood changes and changes in seasons and climate are studied.  Patients who experience recurrent depression in the winter and at other times of the year are studied.  Ongoing studies explore new ways to treat "summer depression" and "winter depression" and to understand how the environment exerts its mood altering affects.  Selected patients may participate in long or short term studies.  Contact: Charlotte Brown, M.S., Clinical Psychobiology Branch, [phone].
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
A comprehensive investigation is conducted into the psychobiology of adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder.  Major areas of research include: (1) studies of the therapeutic efficacy and mechanism of action of clomipramine and other investigational treatments for this disorder; (2) studies of possible serotonergic and other neurotransmitter and neuromodulator involvement; (3) studies involving neuropsychiatric testing designed to elucidate potential structural and/or functional differences in OCD patients as compared to controls.
The investigations are almost exclusively conducted on an outpatient basis, with referred patients also followed by their own physicians during consultation and study.  Contact: Teresa Pigott, M.D. or Suzanne Bernstein, M.D., Laboratory of Clinical Science, [phone].
Borderline Personality Disorder
Researchers are examining a select group of men and women ages 18 to 45 who have been diagnosed as borderline and have episodes of behavioral dyscontrol or self-destructive acts.  The evaluation includes neurological and physiological studies.  Researchers are examining the possible relationship between limbic structure activation and the dysphorias that these patients experience in response to real or perceived rejection.  All patients must receive ongoing treatment with the referring therapist. Psychopharmacological treatment recommendations will be made to the referring therapist after the evaluation.  Contact: Kathleen O'Leary, L.C.S. W., Neuroscience Center at St. Elizabeths, [phone].
Schizophrenia
The psychobiology of both acute and chronic schizophrenia, is explored using clinical, pharmacological, biochemical, neurophysiological and genetic methods.  Areas of study include: (1) the dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia; (2) the biological predictors of response to antipsychotic drugs and the effects of these drugs on brain amine metabolism and neuroendocrine function; (3) the role of peptides in schizophrenia; (4) changes in brain structure and function, using PET, MRI, and SPECT; (5) innovative therapeutic modalities.
Of further interest are: (1) the study of persons adopted at an early age who have a biological or adoptive parent who is schizophrenic; (2) studies to identify possible genetic markers in schizophrenia that may help predict which offspring are vulnerable to the illness and thus provide a basis for early intervention.
There is one clinical research unit at the Clinical Center in Bethesda and three units at NIMH's research facility on the grounds of St. Elizabeths Campus. Both locations offer comprehensive hospital care for patients with acute and chronic schizophrenia.  Contact: Judy Schrieber, M.S.W., Clinical Neuroscience Branch, Clinical Center, [phone] or Denise Juliano, M.S.W., Neuroscience Center at St. Elizabeths, [phone].
The Clinical Center in Bethesda has an outpatient program that utilizes novel agents to treat the negative and residual symptoms of schizophrenia.  For more information, contact Kayleen Hadd, R.N., Experimental Therapeutics Branch, [phone].
Schizoaffective Illness
Establishing the efficacy of alternative treatments for schizoaffective illness and development improved diagnostic tools are areas of interest.  All patients receive an extensive diagnostic work-up which includes MRI and SPECT studies and at least one trial of an alternative medication.  Selected patients whose diagnoses have varied over time may be eligible.  Contact: Denise Juliano, M.S.W., Neuroscience Center at St. Elizabeths, [phone].
Tardive Dyskinesia and Other Movement Disorders
The neurobiology of tardive dyskinesia and other movement disorders is studied.  Trials of a variety of potential new treatments are offered along with a comprehensive evaluation.  Included in the evaluation are studies of structural and functional brain changes through brain-imaging and specialized neurologic and neuropsychological assessments.  Patients of all psychiatric diagnoses will be considered for admission.  Both inpatient and outpatient studies are available.  Contact: Denise Juliano, M.S.W., Neuroscience Center at St. Elizabeths, [phone].
Disorders of Attention and Cognition
Studies of attention disorders, learning and memory in a variety of patients with mood disorders, schizophrenias, learning disabilities, epilepsy and various forms of dementia are ongoing.  The psychobiology of attention and other cognitive processes are examined using a variety of neuropsychological methods, including evoked response, psychophysiological techniques and learning-memory procedures.  Contact: Laboratory of Psychology and Psychopathology, [phone].
Rapid Cyclers
People who suffer from frequent episodes (cycles) of depression, hypomania, or mania are known as "rapid cyclers."  Patients may develop rapid cycling because of disturbances in their daily (circadian) rhythms.  This study will document patients' circadian rhythms and use the results to guide innovative treatments including light therapy.  Patients with bipolar or unipolar depression (seasonal or non-seasonal), drug-free or medicated, are accepted. The study is conducted on an outpatient basis with brief, planned inpatient stays.  The patient remains in treatment with their referring physician.  Contact: Brigid Noonan, M.A., Clinical Psychobiology Branch, [phone], or Ellen Leibenluft, M.D., [phone].
Childhood Mental Illness
Several studies relate to the psychobiology of children who have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and Tourette syndrome. Children admitted partially on a day basis participate in a highly structured, comprehensive diagnostic program.  The program includes medical, neurological and psychiatric evaluations, psychological testing and evaluation of psychomotor and psycholinguistic development.  Pharmacokinetic and metabolic studies of psychoactive drugs, psychobiological studies involving sleep and neuroendocrine parameters and clinical studies involving FDA-approved experimental drugs are ongoing.  Contact: Gail Ritchie, M.S.W., Child Psychiatry Branch, [phone] or [phone].
Other studies involve consultative follow-up of children in the inpatient program as well as children with obsessive-compulsive disorder.  Children and adults with selected developmental disabilities are sought for brain imaging studies.  There is an ongoing outpatient medication treatment study for children and adolescents with autism.
An inpatient program for childhood onset schizophrenia in 6 to 18-year-olds is underway.  Studies of brain structure and function and a medication trial comparing haloperidol and clozapine are performed.  Contact: Marge Lenane, M.S.W., Child Psychiatry Branch, [phone].
Developmental Psychology
Studies on developmental psychology include research of children who present serious risks for development of psychopathology. Research on sexually-abused children investigates the psychological and biological mechanisms involved in the effects of abuse.  Dissociative reactions in traumatized children and alterations in their physiology (i.e., immune and hormonal system dysregulation) are studied.  Preschool-age children at risk for development of conduct disorders are studied using a spectrum of familial and biological measures in an attempt to develop a profile for targeting children for early intervention.  Offspring of unipolar and bipolar depressed parents are studied longitudinally from early childhood to adolescence, to obtain prospective information on their development and on the familial factors to which they are exposed.  The interaction of genetic vulnerabilities and environmental factors at various developmental stages is of special interest.  The development of diagnostic procedures for young children is a part of the research.  Contact: Marian Radke Yarrow, Ph.D., Laboratory of Developmental Psychology, [phone].
Anxiety Disorders
Patients with panic disorder, agoraphobia, social phobias, generalized anxiety disorder and related anxiety conditions are accepted for intensive medical and neuropsychiatric evaluation. Patients with night terrors or sleep-related panic attacks are also accepted for evaluation and treatment.  Selected patients with physiological dependence to caffeine, other methylxanthines or benzodiazepines will also be considered for admission to the program.  Facilities are available for both inpatients and outpatients. Treatment modalities may include drug therapy and individual or group therapy.  Pharmacotherapy may include conventional and research drugs, usually administered under double-blind, placebo-controlled conditions.  Treatment may involve specific research protocols but is individualized in the course of participation.  Contact: Barbara Scupi, Biological Psychiatry Branch, [phone].
Menstrual and Menopausal Mood and Behavioral Disorders
The Consultation-Liaison Service and Biological Psychiatry Branch are evaluating women who experience menstrual or menopausal mood behavior disorders.  Evaluation of mood and endocrine function is performed.  Patients who experience well defined menstrual or menopausal mood syndromes may participate in a study to evaluate the efficacy of several therapeutic agents-progesterone, estrogen, magnesium, GnRH agonist, and antidepressant agents.  Evaluation of these agents will include periodic interviews, blood studies and daily symptom self-rating scales.  All patients will have completed a baseline evaluation period prior to participating in the treatment study.  The duration of the entire evaluation and treatment series is six to twelve months.  Contact: Anne Bowles, Consultation-Liaison Service, [phone].
Eating Disorders
Obese patients or normal weight patients with bulimia and underweight patients with anorexia nervosa are admitted for study.  Obese, anorectic and bulimic patients are evaluated from clinical and biologic perspectives.  Patients are admitted to a specialized inpatient clinical unit for research studies and then may participate in outpatient treatment programs that include nutritional evaluation, individual and group therapy and medication trials.  Contact: Margaret Altemus, M.D., Unit on Eating Disorders, [phone].
Alzheimer's Disease
Individual patients or twins with early or moderate dementia of the Alzheimer's type are evaluated in a wide variety of studies within the institute.  The Alzheimer's program consists of both inpatient and outpatient evaluations.  Patients are assessed in a comprehensive manner from a phenomenologic, biologic, and psychosocial perspective.  In addition to complete diagnostic and neuropyschologic assessment, patients are offered treatment with new drugs affecting the cholinergic and other brain neurotransmitter systems.  Researchers are also working to better understand the behavioral features of dementia, including depression.  For relatives, the program emphasizes new mechanisms for coping with the stress Alzheimer's disease places on the family.  All participants and their families are encouraged to remain involved in the longitudinal follow-up studies once they have completed the initial evaluation process.  Contact: Sue Bell, M.S.W., Laboratory of Clinical Science, [phone].
Genetic Studies
Large families with multiple members affected by manic-depressive illness, panic disorder or schizophrenia are studied for genetic factors that may make some family members susceptible to these illnesses.  These studies require a two-hour diagnostic interview and a small blood sample.  In general, there must be at least four ill individuals in an extended family.  Contact: Liz Maxwell, Clinical Neurogenetics Branch, [phone].
Medically Ill Depressed Patients
Patients with depression related to medical illness (AIDS, cancer, diabetes or other medical conditions) are studied.  Studies evaluate the antidepressant effect of methylphenidate.  Contact: Jean Murphy, R.N., M.S.N., [phone] or D. Rosenstein, M.D., Biological Psychiatry Branch, [phone].
Appendix A: 1992 Clinical Studies
13) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
    Mark Hallett, M.D.
    Clinical Director
    Telephone referrals should be directed to the
    individuals listed under each branch.
Developmental and Metabolic Neurology Branch
Chief: Roscoe O. Brady, M.D.
[phone]
Chief: Clinical Care Unit
Norman W. Barton, M.D., Ph.D.
[phone]
Sphingolipidoses, Mucopolysaccharidoses and other Storage Disorders
Patients with Gaucher's disease, Niemann-Pick disease, Fabry's disease, Tay-Sachs disease, metachromatic leukodystrophy, Krabbe's disease and those with the various types of mucopolysaccharidoses are studied.  Of particular interest are patients with lysosomal cholesterol storage disorder (previously known as Types C and D Niemann-Pick disease).  Diagnosis of the diseases and detection of the carrier states is available.  Genetic counseling, antenatal diagnosis and basic biochemical and molecular genetic studies are carried out.  Enzyme replacement studies are under way.  Bone marrow transplantation and gene replacement are under investigation.
Neurologic Disease with Metabolic Abnormalities
Patients with a suspected metabolic basis of neurologic disease are admitted to the outpatient department or ward for diagnosis, study and therapy.  Examples of conditions under investigation are heredofamilial acute or progressive ataxias, diurnal dystonia and ceroid lipofuscinosis, and mucolipidosis IV.
Progressive Dementia in Children
Infants and children suffering from delayed development, spasticity and signs of progressive dementia with or without seizure disorders will be considered for admission.  Genetic counseling and detection of carrier states is offered where a metabolic defect is identified.  A few patients will be accepted for basic and clinical research studies.
Neuroimmunology Branch
Chief: Dale E. McFarlin, M.D.
[phone]
Assistant Chief: Henry F. McFarland, M.D.
[phone]
Multiple Sclerosis
A few patients with early disease are selected for highly specific immunologic and virologic studies.  Trials of experimental treatments are conducted in selected patients.
Familial Multiple Sclerosis
Genetic, immunologic and virologic studies are conducted in families with unequivocal occurrence of multiple sclerosis in more than one individual.  Monozygotic and dizygotic twins who are discordant or concordant for MS are admitted.
Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis
A few patients are accepted for basic immunologic investigation.
Neurological Diseases Related to HTLV-1
Patients with neurological disorders associated with HTLV-1 infection are admitted for clinical and immunological evaluation.
Experimental Therapeutics Branch
Chief: Thomas N. Chase, M.D.
[phone]
Extrapyramidal Disorders
Individuals with Parkinson's disease and related disorders with parkinsonian symptoms including progressive supranuclear palsy and striationigral degeneration as well as those with Huntington's disease, tardive dyskinesia, Tourette syndrome, torsion dystonia, and cerebellar ataxia are admitted for diagnosis, biochemical study and experimental drug therapy.  Investigations are conducted both on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
Dementing Disorders
Patients with Alzheimer's disease and related presenile or senile dementias, including multi-infarct dementia and Pick's disease, are accepted for diagnosis, pathogenetic study including cerebral imaging with positron emission tomography, and experimental therapeutic interventions.
Surgical Neurology Branch
Chief: Edward H. Oldfield, M.D.
[phone]
Brain Tumors
The cellular biology, endocrinology, immunobiology and radiobiology of gliomas, pituitary tumors and other primary tumors of the central nervous system are investigated.  Patients with primary tumors of the brain, spinal cord and pituitary are sought for operative removal of the tumor and subsequent investigation.  A comprehensive program of investigational therapy is available for these patients.
Spinal and Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations
Patients for diagnostic angiography and surgery are appropriate for referral.
Pituitary Tumors
Pituitary tumors are investigated. Patients with microadenomas as well as larger pituitary lesions are sought.
Medical Neurology Branch
Chief: Mark Hallett, M.D.
[phone]
Human Motor Control Section
Chief: Mark Hallett, M.D.
[phone]
Voluntary Movement Disorders
Patients with stroke, parkinsonism and cerebellar ataxia are accepted for physiological studies to understand the mechanisms for deranged movements. Patients undergo extensive clinical testing and physiological investigations including electromyographic studies, evoked potential studies and PET scanning.  Patients will be offered therapy as appropriate and some patients with stroke followed serially will get rehabilitative therapy.
Involuntary Movement Disorders
Patients with action tremors that are refractory to conventional therapy are entered into therapeutic drug trials.  Patients with myoclonus are studied physiologically, classified and offered appropriate therapy.  Patients with focal dystonia such as writer's cramp are evaluated and given experimental therapy.
Neuromuscular Diseases Section
Chief: Marinos Dalakas, M.D.
[phone]
Post-Polio Syndrome and Other Related Motor Neuron Diseases
Studies are performed to investigate viral or immune factors in the pathogenesis of motor neuron dysfunction. Patients receive detailed clinical, electrophysiological, histological, immunological and virological evaluation. Experimental therapeutic drug trials are conducted in selected groups.
Chronic Demyelinating Polyneuropathies
Patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathies (CIDP) and with paraproteinemic polyneuropatheis are studied to investigate viral and immune factors in the mechanisms of demyelination.  Experimental therapeutic drug studies are conducted for selected patients.
Inflammatory Myopathies
Patients with polymyositis, dermatomyositis and inclusion-body myositis are studied to investigate viral or autoimmune causes in the mechanism of the disease.  Several experimental therapeutic drug trials are conducted.
Neuromuscular Diseases
Patients with a variety of unusual, acquired or hereditary neuromuscular diseases that do not fall into one of the above categories are also studied with a series of clinical and electrophysiological investigations.  A battery of enzymohistochemical, metabolic, morphological and immunocytochemical studies are performed on the muscle or nerve biopsies to define diagnosis, provide genetic counseling and advise on therapies.
HIV-related Neuromuscular Disorders
Patients with neuromuscular disorders related to HIV-infection or due to various antiretroviral therapies are accepted for virological and immunological studies.  Select patients with primary HIV-related CNS diseases and patients with Tropical spastic paraparesis (TSP) due to HTLV-1 are also accepted for various studies.
Cognitive Neuroscience Section
Chief: Jordan Grafman, Ph.D.
[phone]
Brain Behavior Studies
Brain mechanisms that underlie human cognition and mood states are investigated.  Patients with neurological problems such as memory disorders (amnesia); problems in reading (alexia), writing (agraphia), or naming (anomia); face and object recognition disorders (prosopagnosia and agnosia); specific difficulties in visual attention (neglect); and problems in social and interpersonal functioning (dysexecutive syndrome) are evaluated. Patients with anoxia, carbon monoxide poisoning, encephalitis, stroke, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease or head injury are especially sought for participation in brain-behavior studies.  Patients will receive a through evaluation and diagnosis of their disorders, and in some cases, they will receive new insights into the nature of their particular difficulty.  Investigators work closely with the patients, their families, and referring physicians, and offer recommendations for therapy when appropriate.  In some cases (e.g., patients with amnesia), patients will be eligible to participate in experimental treatment protocols conducted with other NIH investigators.
Clinical Neuroscience Branch
Chief: Irwin Kopin, M.D.
[phone]
Autonomic Nervous System Disorders
Patients with neurogenic orthostatic hypotension, autonomic neuropathy and neurological diseases attended by autonomic dysfunction are accepted for biochemical and pharmacological studies.  These studies investigate the pathophysiology and consequences of chronic autonomic failure.  Conventional and experimental treatments of orthostatic hypotension are available.
Familial Alzheimer's Disease
Biochemical and genetic studies are conducted on patients with familial Alzheimer's disease and their at-risk relatives.
Epilepsy Research Branch
Acting Chief: William H. Theodore, M.D.
[phone]
Clinical Epilepsy Section
Chief: William H. Theodore, M.D.
[phone]
Epilepsy
Patients with intractable epilepsy, especially those with partial seizures, may be candidates for drug treatment or surgery.  Fundamental studies of the brain that involve a series of projects employing neuro-imaging, psychological, neurological and neurophysiological procedures are conducted.  Patients who are candidates for surgery are studied by an integrated group of neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists and electroencephalographers.  Patients with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome are admitted to clinical, neurophysiologic, metabolic and therapeutic studies.
Neuroimaging Branch
Chief: Giovanni Di Chiro, M.D.
[phone]
Brain Tumors
Brain tumors are investigated for metabolic features and biological behavior.  All patients will have Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and/or Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) to grade the tumor (benign vs. malignant) and assess treatment and possible complications.  Studies are conducted on an outpatient basis.
Stroke Branch
Chief: John M. Hallenbeck, M.D.
[phone]
Stroke
Patients with acute thromboembolic or hemorrhagic stroke are admitted to the Neurointensive Care Unit at the National Naval Medical Center.  Standardized stroke scale, CT, routine MRI, perfusion and diffusion-weighted MRI and blood flow measurements assess the efficacy of acute interventions.
At-Risk-For-Stroke
Patients with risk factors for stroke and transient ischemic attacks are studied.  Biochemical assays, immunohistochemistry, tissue culture and molecular genetic techniques explore the risk factors for stroke.
Appendix A: 1992 Clinical Studies
14) Clinical Center
    Saul W. Rosen, M.D., Ph.D.
    Acting Director
Critical Care Medicine Department
Telephone referrals should be directed to:
Henry Masur, M.D.
Chief
[phone] or
[phone] (AIDS-NIH)
HIV and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
The etiology, pathogenesis and treatment of AIDS is investigated in a collaborative project with the Laboratory of Immunoregulation, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.  Clinically stable patients with documented HIV infection are considered for immunotherapy, antiretroviral therapy, and treatment of infectious complications.
Medical Genetics Program
Telephone referrals should be directed to
Sandra Schlesinger, M.S.
Clinical Coordinator
[phone]
William A. Gahl, M.D., Ph.D.
Dilys Parry, Ph.D.
Program Directors
[phone] or
[phone]
The Interinstitute Medical Genetics Program
The program is a cooperative undertaking involving clinical branches and research laboratories of ten institutes.  Senior investigators work on various genetic diseases, see patients of particular research interest and serve as consultants for other patients.  The genetics clinic also accepts referrals of patients requiring diagnostic assessment and genetic counseling for genetic disorders.  Studies include chromosomal abnormalities, congenital malformations and biochemical defects.  Prenatal diagnosis is arranged if indicated.
Participating investigators include those with expertise in inborn errors of metabolism, cytogenetics, congenital anomalies and malformation syndromes, bone and connective tissue disorders, neurological disorders, eye disorders and cancer.  Special interests currently include cystinosis, Lowe syndrome, neurofibromatosis 1 (von Recklinghausen's disease), neurofibromatosis 2 (bilateral acoustic neurofibromatosis), osteogenesis imperfecta, Ehlers Danlos syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, familial movement disorders and familial cancer.
Appendix A: 1992 Clinical Studies
Appendix B: How To Get Drug Comp
In this Appendix, you'll find a comprehensive A to Z listing of all the drugs that are available to certain qualified groups free of charge directly from the manufacturers.  First, find the drug you need and the corresponding manufacturer.  Next, look up the address and telephone number of the appropriate drug manufacturer from the Directory of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, which follows the A to Z drug listing.  You'll need to contact the individual drug company to find out how to receive the drug free of charge.  For more information about this free drug program, consult the Free Medical Care Section at the beginning of this book.am, consult the Free Medical Care Section at the beginning of this book.....
Appendix B: How To Get Drug Companies To Fill Your Prescription For Free
Alphabetical Listing of Drug
Drug            Manufacturer
Aci-Jel            Ortho
Actovase        Genentech
Actimmune        Genentech
Adriamycin PFS    Adria
Adrucil            Adria
Aldactazide        Searle
Aldactone        Searle
Aldomet        Merck
Alupent            Boehringer
Anaprox        Syntex
Ansaid            Upjohn
Antivert            Pfizer #1
Anusol HC        Parke-Davis
Apresoline        Ciba-Geigy
Aralen            Sanofi-Winthrop
Artane            Lederle
Atrovent            Boehringer
Axid            Eli Lilly
Augmentin        SmithKline
AZT (Retrovir)        Burroughs-Wellcome
Bactrim            Hoffman-LaRoche
Bactrim DS        Hoffman-LaRoche
Bactroban        SmithKline
Beconase        Glaxo
Beconase AQ        Glaxo
Betagan        Allergan
BICNU            Bristol-Myers #3
Blenoxane        Bristol-Myers #3
Bleph-10        Allergan
Blephamide        Allergan
Bucladin-S        ICI-Stuart
BuSpar            Bristol-Myers #1
Calan            Searle
Calan SR        Searle
Capoten        Bristol-Myers #2
Capozide        Bristol-Myers #2
Carafate        Marion Merrell Dow
Cardene        Syntex
Cardizem        Marion Merrell Dow
Cardizem CD        Marion Merrell Dow
Cardizem SR        Marion Merrell Dow
Cardura            Pfizer
Catapres        Boehringer
Ceclor            Eli Lilly
CEENU            Bristol-Myers #3
Ceftin            Glaxo
Cefzil            Bristol-Myers #3
Ceredase        Genzyme
Cipro            Miles
Clinoril            Merck
Clozaril            Sandoz
Cogentin        Merck
Compazine        SmithKline
Cordarone        Wyeth-Ayerst
Corgard            Bristol-Myers #2
Corzide            Bristol-Myers #3
Coumadin        DuPont-Merck
Cyclospasmol        Wyeth-Ayerst
Cytotec            Searle
Cytovene        Syntex
Cytoxan        Bristol-Myers #3
Dalmane        Hoffman-LaRoche
Danocrine        Sanofi-Winthrop
Dantrium        Norwich-Eaton
Desyrel            Bristol-Myers #1
Diabinese        Pfizer #1
Diamox            Lederle
Dienestrol        Ortho
Diflucan        Pfizer #2
Dilantin            Parke-Davis
Diprolene        Schering-Plough
Diprosone        Schering-Plough
Dolobid            Merck
Duricef            Bristol-Myers #1
Dyazied            SmithKline #1
Dymelor        Eli Lilly
E-Mycin        Upjohn
Efudex (Fluorouracil
 Injection)        Hoffman-LaRoche
Eldepryl        Sandoz
Eminase        SmithKline #2
Epogen            Amgen
Ergamisol        Janssen #2
Erycette        Ortho
Estrace            Bristol-Myers #1
Eulexin            Schering-Plough
Flexeril            Merck
Floxin            Ortho
FML            Allergan
Folex            Adria
Fulvicin            Schering-Plough
Gastrocrom        Fisons
Glucotrol        Pfizer #1
Halcion            Upjohn
Haldol            McNeil
Hismanal        Janssen #1
HMS            Allergan
Idamycin        Adria
Ifex            Bristol-Myers #3
Imuran            Burroughs-Wellcome
Indocin            Merck
Insulin Products        Eli Lilly
Interferon-A
 Recombinant        Hoffman-LaRoche
Intron-A            Schering-Plough
Isoptin            Knoll
Isordil            Wyeth-Ayerst
K-Lyte            Bristol-Myers #1
Keflex            Eli Lilly
Kerlone            Searle
Kinesed        ICI/Stuart
Klonopin        Hoffman-LaRoche
Klotrix            Bristol-Myers #1
Lanoxin            Burroughs-Wellcome
Leucovorin Calcium    Lederle
Leukine            Immunex
Librium            Hoffman-LaRoche
Limbritol        Hoffman-LaRoche
Lindane Lotion/
 Shampoo        Reed and Carnick
Lioresal            Ciba-Geigy
Lithobid            Ciba-Geigy
Lo/Ovral            Wyeth-Ayerst
Lopid            Parke-Davis
Lopressor        Ciba-Geigy
Lotrimin            Schering-Plough
Lotrixone        Schering-Plough
Loxapine        Lederle
Lyophilized Cytoxan    Bristol-Myers #3
Lysodren        Bristol-Myers #3
Macrodantin        Norwich-Eaton
Maxzide        Lederle
Meclan            Ortho
Medrol            Upjohn
Megace        Bristol-Myers #3
Mesnex        Bristol-Myers #3
Metrodin        Ares-Serono
Micronase        Upjohn
Minipress        Pfizer #1
Minizide        Pfizer #1
Minocin            Lederle
Monistat        Ortho
Monistat Derm        Ortho
Monopril        Bristol-Myers #3
Motrin            Upjohn
Myambutol        Lederle
Mycostatin        Bristol-Myers #1
Naphcon-A        Allergan
Naprosyn        Syntex
Nasalide        Syntex
Natalins TX        Bristol-Myers #1
Nebupent        Fujisawa
Neosar            Adria
Neupogen        Amgen
Nicorette        Marion Merrell Dow
Nimotop        Miles
Nitrodisc        Searle
Nizoral            Janssen #1
Nolvadex        ICI/Stuart
Nordette        Wyeth-Ayerst
Normodyne        Schering-Plough
Norpace        Searle
Norpace CR        Searle
Noroxin            Merck
Norplant System    Wyeth-Ayerst
Oculinium        Allergan
Optimine        Schering-Plough
Orinase            Upjohn
Ortho-Dienestrol    Ortho
Orudis            Wyeth-Ayerst
Ovcon            Bristol-Myers #1
Pancrease        McNeil
Parafon Forte        McNeil
Paraplatin        Bristol-Myers #3
Parlodel        Sandoz
Pavabid            Marion Merrell Dow
Pepcid            Merck
Periactin        Merck
Persa-Gel        Ortho
Persantine        Boehringer
Pilogan            Allergan
Platinol            Bristol-Myers #3
Plendil            Merck
Ponstel            Parke-Davis
Pravochol        Bristol-Myers #2
Premarin        Wyeth-Ayerst
Prilosec        Merck
Prinivil            Merck
Procan            Parke-Davis
Procan SR        Parke Davis
Procardia        Pfizer #1
Procardia XL        Pfizer #1
Procrit            Ortho-Biotechnology
Prokine            Hoechst-Roussel
Pronestyl SR        Bristol-Myers #2
Propine            Allergan
Prostat            Ortho
Protropin        Genentech
Proventil        Schering-Plough
Provera            Upjohn
Prozac            Eli Lilly
Pyridium        Parke-Davis
Questran        Bristol-Myers #2
Quinamm        Marion Merrell Dow
Relafen            SmithKline
Rheumatrex        Lederle
Rocaltrol        Hoffman-LaRoche
Rocephin        Hoffman-LaRoche
Rythmol        Knoll
Sandimmune        Sandoz
Sandoglobulin        Sandoz
Sandostatin        Sandoz
Santyl            Knoll
Sectral            Wyeth-Ayerst
Septra DS        Burroughs-Wellcome
Seldane            Marion Merrell Dow
Seldane D        Marion Merrell Dow
Sinemet        Du Pont-Merck
Sinemet Cr        Du Pont-Merck
Sorbitrate        ICI/Stuart
Spectazole        Ortho
Sporanox        Janssen #1
Sultrin            Ortho
Survanta        Abbott
Symmetrel        Du Pont-Merck
Synalar            Syntex
Synemol        Syntex
Synthroid        Boots
Tagamet        SmithKline
Tarabine        Adria
Tenormin        ICI/Stuart
Tenoretic        ICI/Stuart
Terazol            Ortho
TheraCys        Connaught Labs
Timolol            Merck
Timoptic        Merck
Tofranil            Ciba-Geigy
Tolectin            McNeil
Trandate        Glaxo
Tridesilon Cream    Miles
Triostat            SmithKline
Triphasil        Wyeth-Ayerst
Vagistat        Bristol-Myers #1
Valium            Hoffman-LaRoche
Vasocar        McNeil
Vasodilan        Bristol-Myers #2
Vasoretic        Merck
Vasotec        Merck
Vepesid        Bristol-Myers #3
Verelan            Lederle
Videx            Bristol-Myers #4
Vincasar        Adria
Voltaren        Ciba-Geigy
Wellcovorin        Burroughs-Wellcome
Winstrol        Sanofi-Winthrop
Wytensin        Wyeth-Ayerst
Xanax            Upjohn
Zantac            Glaxo
Zarontin        Parke-Davis
Zestril            ICI/Stuart
Zestoretic        ICI/Stuart
Zithromax        Pfizer #1
Zoloft            Pfizer #1
Zostrix            Knoll
Zovirax            Burroughs-Wellcome
Zyloprim    Burroughs-Wellcomeeeeeeeeeeee
Alphabetical Listing of Drug
%r%Directory of Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Indigent Patient Programs
Abbott Laboratories/Ross Laboratories
Survanta Lifeline
Medical Technology Hotlines
555 13th Street NW
Suite 7E
Washington, DC 20004-1109        [phone]
        [phone] (fax)
Adria Laboratories, Inc.
Adria Laboratories
Patient Assistance Program
P.O. Box 16529        [phone]
Columbus, OH 43215-6529        [phone] (fax)
Allergan Prescription Pharmaceuticals
Judy McGee
        [phone], ext. 6219
        [phone]
Amgen, Inc.
Amgen Safety Net Programs
Medical Technology Hotlines        [phone]
        637-6688 (Washington, DC)
Ares-Serono, Inc.
Gina Cella
Manager, Corporate Communications
Ares-Serono, Inc.
100 Longwater Circle        [phone]
Norwell, MA 02061        [phone] (fax)
Astra Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Linda Braun, Research Coordinator
FAIR Program (Foscavir Assistance and
 Information on Reimbursement)
State and Federal Associates        [phone]
        [phone] (fax)
Boehringer Ingleheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sam Quy        [phone]
Boots Pharmaceuticals
T.N. Thurman
Public Affairs
Boots Pharmaceuticals
300 TriState International Office Center
Suite 200        [phone]
Lincolnshire, IL 60069-4415        [phone]
Bristol-Myers Squibb #1
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Indigent Patient Program
P.O. Box 9445        [phone]
McLean, VA 22102-9998        [phone] (fax)
Bristol-Myers Squibb #2
Cardiovascular Access Program
P.O. Box 9445        [phone]
McLean, VA 22102-9998        (703) 760--0049 (fax)
Bristol-Myers Squibb #3
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Cancer Patient Access Program
P.O. Box 9445        [phone]
McLean, VA 22102-9998        [phone] (fax)
Bristol-Myers Squibb #4
Videx Temporary Assistance Program
        [phone]
        [phone] (fax)
Burroughs-Wellcome
Jonas B. Daugherty
Manager, Professional Information Services
Burroughs-Wellcome Co.
3030 Cornwallis Road
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
        [phone]
        [phone] (fax)
        [phone] (program enrollment)
Bernard Streed
Supervisor, Special Projects
Burroughs-Wellcome Co.
Patient Assistance Program
P.O. Box 52035        [phone]
Phoenix, AX 85072-9349        [phone] (fax)
        [phone] (program enrollment)
Ciby-Geigy Corporation, Pharmaceuticals Division
Jackie Laguardia
Senior Information Assistant
Ciba-Geigy Corporation
556 Morris Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901        [phone]
Connaught Laboratories, Inc.
David Hunt, Product Manager
Connaught Laboratories, Inc.
Route 611, P.O. Box 187
Swiftwater, PA 18370-0187
        [phone]
Du Pont Merck
Du Pont Merck Pharmaceuticals
Barley Mill Plaza
P.O. Box 80027
Wilmington, DE 19880-0027
Fisons Pharmaceuticals
Gastrocrom Patient Assistance Program
Fisons Pharmaceuticals
P.O. Box 1766        [phone]
Rochester, NY 24603        [phone]
Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Company
Richard G. White
NebuPent Patient Assistance Program
Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Company
Parkway North Center
3 Parkway North        [phone]
Deerfield, IL 60015        [phone] (fax)
        [phone] (reimbursement hotline)
Genentech, Inc.
Genentech Reimbursement Information Program
Mailstop #99
c/o Genentech, Inc.
460 Point San Bruno Blvd.
S. San Francisco, CA 94080        [phone]
Genzyme Corporation
William Aliski
Director of Reimbursement
Genzyme Corporation
1 Kendall Square        [phone]
Cambridge, MA 02139        [phone] (fax)
Glaxo, Inc.
Laura J. Newberry
Supervisor, Trade Communications
Glaxo, Inc.
P.O. Box 13438
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
        (800) GLAXO77
        [phone] (fax)
Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Jannalee Smithey
Technology Assessment Group
        (800) PROKINE
Hoffman-LaRoche, Inc.
Inge Shanahan
Medical Communications Associate
Roche Laboratories
340 Kingsland Street
Nutley, NJ 07110
        [phone] (teleprompter #2)
        [phone] (fax)
ICI/Stuart Pharmaceuticals
Yvonne A. Graham
Manager, Professional Services
ICI Pharmaceuticals Group
P.O. Box 15197
Wilmington, DE 19850-5197        [phone]
Immunex Corporation
Michael L. Kleinberg
Director of Professional Services        [phone]
Immunex Corporation        [phone] (fax)
        [phone]
Janssen Pharmaceutica Inc. #1
Professional Services Department
Janssen Pharmaceutica Inc.
1125 Trenton-Harbourton Road
P.O. Box 200
Office A32000
Titusville, NJ 08560-0200        [phone]
Janssen Pharmaceutica Inc. #2
Ellen McDonald
Assistant Product Manager
Janssen Pharmaceutica Inc.
40 Kingsbridge Rd.        [phone]
Piscataway, NJ 08854        [phone] (fax)
Knoll Pharmaceuticals
Knoll Pharmaceuticals
Indigent Patient Program
30 N. Jefferson Rd.
Whippany, NJ 07981        [phone]
Lederle Laboratories
Jerry Johnson, Pharm.D.
Director, Industry Affairs
American Cyanamid, Inc.
One Cyanamid Plaza        [phone]
Wayne, NJ 07470        [phone] (fax)
Eli Lilly and Company
Indigent Patient Program Administrator
Eli Lilly and Company
Lilly Corporate Center
Drop Code 1844        [phone]
Indianapolis, IN 46285        [phone] (fax)
McNeil Pharmaceutical
Laura Litzenberger
Senior Medical Information Specialist
Scientific Affairs
McNeil Pharmaceutical
Spring House, PA 19477        [phone]
Marion Merrell Dow, Inc.
Bill Lawrence
Supervisor of Product Contributions
P.O. Box 8480
Kansas City, MO 64114        [phone]
Merck Sharp and Dohme
(Human Health Division, U.S.)
Professional Information Department
Merck Human Health Division, U.S.
West Point, PA 19486        [phone]
Miles Pharmaceuticals
Professional Services
Attention: Miles Indigent Patient Program
400 Morgan Ave
West Haven, CT 06516        [phone]
Norwich-Eaton Pharmaceuticals
(Proctor and Gamble)
R.M. Brandt, Manager
Coverage and Reimbursement        [phone]
        [phone] (fax)
        [phone]
Ortho Biotechnology
Carol Webb, Executive Director        [phone]
Hematopoietic Products        [phone] (fax)
The Ortho Financial Assistance Program
1800 Robert Fulton Drive
Reston, VA 22091
        [phone] (financial assistance)
        [phone] (cost sharing program)
Ortho Pharmaceuticals
Jerald Holleman
Director, Government Affairs
ICOM Development Group
Johnson & Johnson
P.O. Box 300
Route 202 South
Raritan, NJ 08869-0602        [phone]
Parke-Davis
Parke-Davis
201 Tabor Road
Morris Plains, NJ 07950        [phone]
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Program #1:
Pfizer Labs, Roerig Division,
Pratt Pharmaceuticals
Richard Vastola
Manager, Professional and
 Consumer Programs
Pfizer, Inc.
235 East 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017        [phone]
Pfizer Inc. Program #2: Roerig Division
Diflucan Patient Assistance Program
        [phone]
Reed and Carnrick/Block Drug Company
Conrad Erdt
Customer Service Associate
Reed and Carnick Pharmaceutical Company
One New England Ave        [phone]
Piscataway, NJ 08854        [phone] (fax)
Sandoz Pharmaceuticals
Gilbert Honigfeld, Ph.D.
Director of Scientific Affairs
59 Route 10
East Hanover, NJ 07936-1951        [phone]
        [phone] (fax)
Maria Hardin, Director
Sandoz Drug Cost Sharing Program (DCSP)
P.O. Box 8923        [phone]
New Fairfield, CT 06812        [phone]
        [phone] (fax)
Carol Lee-Kantor
Director, Clozaril Assistance Program
P.O. Box 8923
New Fairfield, CT 06812-1783        [phone]
        [phone] (fax)
Sanofi Winthrop Pharmaceuticals
Sanofi Winthrop
Product Information Department
90 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016        [phone]
Schering-Plough
For Intron/Eulexin Products
Roger D. Graham, Jr.
Marketing Manager, Oncology/Biotech
Service Programs
Schering Laboratories
2000 Galloping Hill Road
Building K-5-2 B2
Kenilworth, NJ 07033
For Other Schering Products:
Drug Information Services
Indigent Program
Schering Laboratories/Key Pharmaceuticals
2000 Galloping Hill Road
Building K-5-1 C6        [phone]
Kenilworth, NJ 07033        [phone]
G.D. Searle and Co.
For health care professionals:
Michael Isaacson
Vice President, "Patients in Need" Foundation
Searle Co.        [phone]
5200 Old Orchard Rd.        [phone]
Skokie, IL 60077        [phone] (fax)
Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals
Michael McCourt
Carnitor Drug Assistance Program
Administrator
National Organization for Rare Diseases
P.O. Box 8923        [phone]
New Fairfield, CT 06812-1783        [phone]
        [phone] (fax)
Barbara J. Bacon
Manager, Marketing Operations
Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals        [phone]
200 Orchard Ridge Drive        [phone]
Gaithersburg, MD 20878        [phone] (fax)
SmithKline Beecham: Program #1
Jan Stilley
SmithKline Beecham
One Franklin Plaza FP1320
Philadelphia, PA 10101        [phone]
SmithKline Beecham: Program #2
Eminase and Triostat Programs
Helene Kennedy, Program Specialist
555 13th Street NW
Suite 700 East        [phone]
Washington, DC 20004        [phone] (fax)
Syntex Laboratories, Inc.
Cytovene Medical Information Line:
        [phone]
        (Syntex Provisional Assistance
        Program for Cytovene)
General Telephone Number to Inquire About
Indigent Patient Programs:
        [phone]
Upjohn Company
Wendell Pierce
National Professional Services Manager
Upjohn Company
7000 Portage Rd.        [phone]
Kalamazoo, MI 49001        [phone] (fax)
Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories
Roger Eurbin
Associate Director, Professional Services
Wyeth-Ayerst
P.O. Box 8299
Philadelphia, PA 19101        [phone]
Alphabetical Listing of Drugr
Appendix C: State Health Statist
    Vital And Infectious Disease Statistics
The last few years have witnessed explosive growth in products and services aimed at the health- conscious baby-boomers and their aging parents. To better market products and services, many businesses use state health statistics and records. State health data are used to great success by insurance companies, individual medical providers and doctor groups, private health care clinics and rehabilitative service centers, diet and natural food producers, pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies, and even publishers.
A state's health care registration system is often the best place to start researching specific health data for an entire state's population. In addition, each state makes available its annual health report in a number of formats.
Some insurance companies use this information to steer away from areas where cancer rates are too high or to zero-in on areas where rates are lower than the national norm. Along this same line, a new doctor might search for an area where there is a greater demand for his or her specific medical expertise.
Exercise equipment manufacturers can use the data to target upscale markets for their sales campaigns -- or identify clusters of older hospitals with on-site physical therapy facilities that might need new equipment. Other examples include:
-    how many people have cancer, diabetes, or
        high blood pressure by zip code
-    hospitals with CAT scans and other sophisti-
        cated medical equipment
-    vaccination records to find which homes have
        babies, preschoolers, grade schoolers, etc.
-    names, addresses and neighborhoods with the
        most senior citizens
-    names and addresses of ambulatory care
        facilities and state-funded birth control/
        venereal disease counseling clinics
-    neighborhoods not immediately serviced by
        existing drug stores
Data are collected and used to assess the current status of health and health care in a state and to help state officials better anticipate future health care needs and resources. In addition, the information provides baseline data for medical research, charts population shifts, and identifies specific groups, communities, neighborhoods, etc. for special state and federal health programs.
Annual reports, available from state vital statistics departments, contain information on births, deaths, marriages and divorces, with narrative and graphic highlights of emerging demographic and health issue trends.
Annual reports from a state's office of epidemiology contain specific data on the incidence of notifiable communicable diseases and related information reported by area physicians, hospitals and health clinics.
Computer printouts of selected data provide the most current health and health care information in detail, much of which does not make it into a state's annual reports. Data can be sorted and printed to assist individuals and businesses with statistical research projects. Most states are staffed with experts to help with individual research requests. Most offices prefer that information requests be placed in writing. State offices release aggregate data that includes no names or personal identifiers.
All states will provide computer printouts of selected data, at least on limited basis. In most instances, there is no charge for printouts. When requesting specific data not found in a state's annual report, place your information request in writing, be as specific as possible in what you are asking, and specify your computer system's requirements.
The following states provide information on magnetic tape or diskette. Fees vary from state to state depending upon the complexity of the request.
Magnetic tape: Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
Diskette: Alaska, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyomingggtah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming
Appendix C: State Health Statistics
Offices For Vital And Infectious Disease Statistics
Alabama
Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statistics, P.O. Box 5625, Montgomery, AL 36130, [phone]. This office will provide computer printouts of selected data. There is a charge of $15 per printout. At present, data is not available on diskette or magnetic tape. Their publications include an Annual Report; Teenage Birth Statistics, and Detailed Mortality Statistics.
Bureau of Preventive Health Services, Epidemiology Division, Department of Health, 434 Monroe St., Rm. 900, Montgomery, AL 36130-1701, [phone]. Publications include their 1990 annual report, Notifiable Diseases in Alabama. The office can supply limited computer printouts of selected aggregate data on communicable diseases.
Alaska
State Department of Health, Division of Public Health, P.O. Box 110610, Juneau AK 99811-0610, [phone]. Publications include the Vital Statistics Annual Report. Information is available on computer printouts and on diskette on a limited basis. Fees vary according to the complexity of the request.
State Department of Health, Office of Epidemiology, P.O. Box 240249, Anchorage, AK 99524-0249, [phone]. Publications include the Epidemiology Bulletin. Information is available on computer printouts, usually free of charge.
Arizona
Department of Health Services, Office of Policy and Planning, 1740 West Adams St., Phoenix, AZ 85007, [phone]. Publications include Abortion Surveillance Report, Accidental Deaths in Arizona, and Health Status and Vital Statistics. The office provides aggregate data on computer printouts, free of charge. Special requests for selected data are handled on a limited basis. There is a minimum charge of $25 for computer programming time.
Department of Health Services, Office of Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, 3008 N. 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85012, [phone]. Publications include Communicable Diseases in Arizona. This office provides computer printouts of selected data. If you send them a blank diskette they will transfer the information requested on to it, free of charge.
Arkansas
Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, State Health Building, 4815 W. Markham, Little Rock, AR 72205, [phone]. This office publishes an Annual Report. Computer printouts are available for certain items for a processing fee. If you provide the office with a diskette, they will process it for you.
Department of Health, Epidemiology Program, Division of Health Maintenance, 4815 W. Markham, Little Rock, AR 72205, [phone]. Publications include an Annual Report, Annual Morbidity Report, and Physician's Bulletin which contains 1991 data. The office provides computer printouts of selected data, free of charge.
California
California Department of Health Data and Services, 714 P. St., Sacramento, CA 95814, [phone]. Publications include: Vital Statistics of California, General Fertility Rates and Age-Specific Live Births by Age of Mother, Suicides in California, Multiples Causes of Death, and California's Non-Licensed Marriages -- A First Look at Their Characteristics. Publication prices vary and a complete catalogue of titles can be obtained from this office. Specific computer searches are available. Information is provided on computer printout, diskette and magnetic tape. Fees vary according to the complexity of the request.
Colorado
Department of Health, Health Statistics Section, 4210 East 11th Ave., Denver, CO 80220, [phone]. Publications include the 400-page Colorado Vital Statistics Report. The office does provide specialized computer runs of extracted data at a minimum cost of $40. Computer printouts are provided, but no information is distributed on diskette or magnetic tape.
Department of Health, Division of Disease Control & Environmental Epidemiology, 4210 East 11th Ave., Denver, CO 80220, [phone]. Publications include the bi-monthly Colorado Disease Bulletin which contains yearly totals of infectious diseases.
Appendix C: State Health Statistics
Connecticut
Department of Health Services, Division of Health Surveillance and Planning, 150 Washington St., Hartford, CT 06106, [phone]. Publications include an Annual Report. Computer printouts and machine readable forms are offered through this office for a fee.
Department of Health Services, Epidemiology Program, 150 Washington St., Hartford, CT 06106, [phone]. Although this office provides information on infectious diseases such as hepatitis, separate statistics on AIDS, cancer and tuberculosis are handled through individual offices. There is no charge for computer printouts of statistical reports.
Delaware
Delaware Health Statistics Center, Bureau of Health Planning, Resource Management, P.O. Box 637, Dover, DE 19903, [phone]. Publications include an Annual Report. Computer printouts and information on diskette and magnetic tape are generally provided free of charge.
Bureau of Disease Prevention, Division of Public Health, P.O. 637, Dover, DE 19903, [phone]. This office's publications include a Monthly Surveillance Report. Computer printouts of data are generated, usually at no cost.
District of Columbia
Department of Human Services, Research and Statistics Division, 425 I St. N.W., Rm. 3007, Washington, DC 20001, [phone]. Publications include the 1990 Annual Report of Vital Statistics. Statistical data tables are available on computer printout form.
Florida
Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, Public Health Statistics, P.O. Box 210, Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042, [phone]. Publications include the: Florida Vital Statistics, Vital News and Quarterly Vital Statistics Report. This office can provide a computer printout of data records, at $.12 per record. Programming is $50.65 per hour. They will send two to three pages of data at no charge. Anything above that contains a handling charge of $18 per hour. Information is also provided on computer diskette. The fees are the same as those for computer printouts.
Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, 1317 Winewood Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700, [phone]. Publications include a Monthly Report, and Florida Morbidity Statistics. Computer printouts of selected data are provided on a limited basis.
Georgia
Department of Human Resources, Vital Records, 47 Trinity Ave., SW, Rm.. 217-H, Atlanta, GA 30334, [phone]. Publications include an Annual Report. Information requests must be made in writing. There is a $25 minimum charge for computer printouts of selected data. Information is available on diskette and on magnetic tape. Fees vary depending upon the scope of the project.
Department of Human Resources, Epidemiology Section, 878 Peachtree St. N.E., Room 210, Atlanta, GA 30309, [phone]. Publications include a Communicable Disease Morbidity Annual Report and Annual Report. Computer printouts on certain selected statistics are available.
Hawaii
Vital Records Section, State Dept of Health, P.O. Box 3378, Honolulu, HI, 96801-9984, [phone]. Publications include the 1990 Statistical Report, which is free. Computer printouts of information are available on a limited basis. Detailed information requests should be in writing. The office can retrieve some information from databases on tape but it depends on the time frame involved and the resources available. At present, there is no charge for computer printouts.
Department of Health, Epidemiology Branch, Kinau Hale Building, 1250 Punchbowl St., Rm. 107, Honolulu, HI 96813, [phone]. Publications include Communicable Disease Report which is published bi-monthly.
Appendix C: State Health Statistics
Idaho
Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Statehouse, Boise, ID 83720, [phone]. Publications include an Annual Report. The office provides reports, free of charge, of existing data tables. Tables can also be placed on diskette for a fee of $25 to $50. There is a charge of $15 if computer programming runs over an hour. Records are legally confidential, so the use of magnetic tapes is possible only as long as data is not potentially identifying.
Department of Health and Welfare, Communicable Disease Prevention, Statehouse, Boise, ID 83720, [phone]. This office publishes a Biweekly Disease Surveillance Report. Computer printouts of information are available.
Illinois
Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Records, Division of Data Processing, 605 W. Jefferson, Springfield, IL 62702-5097, [phone]. Publications include the Vital Statistics Annual Report. Computer printouts of selected data are copied at $.25 per page. Magnetic tapes of birth/death data are available for a fee. If you supply the office with a blank diskette they will transfer the information on to it for a fee.
Department of Public Health, Division of Infectious Diseases, 525 W. Jefferson, Springfield, IL 62761, [phone]. Computer printouts are available through individual departments. You must fill out a data request form before information is released.
Indiana
State Board of Health, Division of Public Health Statistics, 1330 West Michigan St., P.O. Box 1964, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1964, [phone] Publications include Indiana Abortion Report, and 1990 Indiana County Population Estimates. Computer printouts and tapes are available on a limited basis. Programming fees vary depending upon the complexity of the request. The office also publishes an annotated list of publications.
State Board of Health, Disease Intervention, 1330 West Michigan St., P.O. Box 1964, Indianapolis, IN 46206, [phone]. Publications include an Annual Report Computer printouts are provided, if data exists.
Department of Public Health, Statistic Services, 321 E. 12th St., Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, IA 50319-0075, [phone]. Publications include a Vital Statistics Annual Report. This office provides yearly data tables. Information is available on computer printouts and fees vary according to the complexity of the request.
Department of Public Health, Epidemiology Section, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, IA 50319, [phone]. Weekly health updates are available through this office.
Kansas
Department of Health and Environment, Research and Analysis, Office of Communication Services, Forbes Field, Bldg. 740, Topeka, KS 66620, [phone]. Publications include an Annual Report. This office will provide printouts of selected data. There is a fee for reports over 25 pages. Information is available on computer diskette and there is a fee which is dependent upon the amount of programming time involved.
Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of Disease Control, Suite 605, Mills Building, 109 S.W. 9th St., Topeka, KS 66612, [phone] Publications include their Annual Report. Computer printouts are available, free of charge.
Kentucky
Cabinet for Human Resources, Health Data Branch, 275 East Main St., Frankfort, KY 40621, [phone]. Publications include a monthly report and year-end summary table. Computer printouts of selected data are available for $10 per printout. Diskettes and magnetic tapes are available. The cost depends upon the scope of the request.
Cabinet for Human Resources, Division of Epidemiology, 275 East Main St., Frankfort, KY 40621, [phone]. Publications include monthly and year- end summary reports of specific diseases plus their Monthly Epidemiologic Notes and Reports. The office does provide computer printouts of selected data but information on diskette or magnetic tape is not available.
Appendix C: State Health Statistics
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They have a special program called a.s.a.p. designed to get people involved.
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* League of Women Voters
    1730 M St., NW, 10th Floor
    Washington, DC  20036        [phone]
They are currently in the middle of a study on the Universal Cost Containment for Health Care.  They have many public education programs which they conduct at the local level. Contact a League near you for more information.
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* National Commission on Children
    1111 Eighteenth St., NW
    Washington, DC  20036        [phone]
They have a free final report titled Beyond Rhetoric: A New American Agenda for Children and Families.
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* Public Citizen
    2000 P St., NW
    Washington, DC  20036        [phone]
People can become members and receive a monthly magazine,  notices regarding upcoming legislation, and information regarding becoming an activist.  You can also receive a monthly newsletter, Health Letter, which discusses health care and health insurance issues.
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    122 C St., NW
    Washington, DC  20001        [phone]
They have publications and reports dealing with children's health and health insurance.
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    1025 Connecticut Ave., NW
    Washington, DC  20036        [phone]
They publish an annual report of health insurance data.
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    515 N. State St.
    Chicago, IL  60610        [phone]
They have information regarding their Health Access America proposal, which is the AMA's proposal to improve access to affordable, quality health care.
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    Department of Child Health Care
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    141 Northwest Point Blvd.
    P.O. Box 927
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    1710 Rhode Island Ave., NW, 4th Floor
    Washington, DC  20036        [phone]
160-member organization of local and state-based group has a broad agenda of children's issues.  One of the focuses is on public education.
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Appendix A: 1992 Clinical Studie
What follows is a listing of 1992 Clinical Studies being conducted at the National Institutes of Health.  For more information on how to become a clinical trials patient, see the "Free Medical Care for Rich and Poor by the Best Doctors in the World" Section in the first chapter of this book.....n the first chapter of this book.
Appendix A: 1992 Clinical Studies
1) National Institute on Aging
    Mark B. Schapiro, M.D.
    Deputy Clinical Director
    Telephone referrals of patients
    should be directed to:
    Carol J. Fuchs-Kinslow, MSSW
    Social Worker
    [phone]
Laboratory of Neurosciences
Section on Brain Aging and Dementias
National Institute on Aging (NIA) has an eight-bed patient care unit to study brain function in relation to healthy aging and in patients with Alzheimer's disease, multi-infarct dementia, Pick's disease, geriatric depression and hypertension.  Developmental neurological disorders, including Down, Fragile X and Turner syndromes, are examined. Studies are longitudinal and involve continued participation. The methods employed include positron emission tomography to examine brain metabolism and blood flow; magnetic resonance imaging and computer assisted tomography to examine brain anatomy; neuropsychology; and pharmacology and pharmacokinetics to study therapeutic approaches to brain disease. Post-mortem follow-up for verification of diagnosis is routine.
Appendix A: 1992 Clinical Studies
2) National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
    Gerald L. Brown, M.D.
    Clinical Director
    Telephone referrals of patients
    should be directed to:
    Section of Clinical Assessment
    and Biological Correlates
    [phone]
Laboratory of Clinical Studies
Chronic Organic Brain Syndromes of Alcoholism
Patients with brain dysfunction attributable to chronic alcohol consumption receive a complete neuropsychiatric evaluation.  The evaluation includes various specialized measures of brain function: neuropsychological tests, electroencephalographic studies, measures of neuroendocrine function, and brain imaging techniques such as computerized tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).  Selected patients are eligible for drug treatment designed to ameliorate cognitive and other behavioral signs and symptoms of chronic organic brain syndromes, such as neurotransmitter replacement, neuropeptide or neurotropic agents.
Clinical and Family Studies
Families of alcoholic patients are evaluated by a multidisciplinary team for various aspects of biopsychosocial functioning.  Selected patients and their family members are eligible for longitudinal studies to identify prospectively genetic, biological and social factors that contribute to the development of alcoholism: namely, cognitive development, neuropsychological functioning, electroencephalographic techniques, genetic and biochemical markers.  Extensive family pedigrees will be constructed to evaluate genetic predisposing and protective factors in the development of alcoholism in individuals from high-risk families.  Studies on suicide risk in alcoholics as well as alcoholism in various racial and ethnic groups are ongoing.  These groups include Caucasians, Blacks, Native Americans, and Irish.  Studies of relationships between panic disorders, aggressive/impulsive disorders, nicotine and alcoholism are also ongoing.
Pharmacologic Reduction of Alcohol Consumption
Patients who are medically healthy but have serious alcohol-related problems and who wish to reduce their alcohol consumption are eligible for long-term drug studies designed to reduce their craving for alcohol.
Treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal
Selected patients with no serious medical problems who have been drinking prior to admission will be studied in the hospital during their withdrawal from alcohol.  Patients will be studied to understand the alcohol withdrawal syndrome and develop new and more efficacious pharmacologic treatments.  Biological characteristics of patients which may serve as prognostic indicators of recovery of the brain and other organ system function are studied, i.e., sleep electrophysiology, drug metabolism, neuropsychological functioning, intermediary carbohydrate metabolism, fatty acid and lipid metabolism, neuroendocrine function and immune response.
Neuropharmacology of Alcoholism
Selected patients who are medically fit are eligible for study of the neuropharmacological processes that may be changed by ethanol or may predispose to alcoholism.  Patients are admitted and undergo three weeks of abstinence during which any withdrawal problems are assessed and treated.  Tests will explore the neuropharmacological systems that evidence suggests are important targets for the action of alcohol.  Patients must participate in a therapeutic program designed to minimize the chance of relapsing on discharge.
Appendix A: 1992 Clinical Studies
3) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
    H. Clifford Lane, M.D.
    Clinical Director, AIDS Studies
    [phone]
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Other Syndromes Associated with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection
An extensive clinical research program directed toward the treatment and prevention of HIV infection is underway.  Areas currently being explored are the following:
    Anti-retrovirals: Patients at all stages of HIV infection are recruited for clinical trials utilizing a variety of new agents either alone or in combination. Combinations of antiretroviral drugs with immunomodulators such as IL-2 are also studied.
    Anti-infectives: Patients with CMV retinitis, PCP, toxoplasmosis, Mycobacterium avium intracellulare, cryptosporidiosis and microsporidiosis are recruited for clinical trials.  Prophylaxis trials in several of these areas are also in progress.
Allergic Rhinitis
Nasal responses to provocative challenge with mediators and allergens are studied.  Contact: Michael Kaliner, M.D., [phone].
Anaphylaxis
Selected patients having recurring anaphylaxis or anaphylactoid reactions are studied to enumerate the responsible mediators.  Contact: Michael Kaliner, M.D., [phone].
Asthma and Allergic Diseases
Selected patients with bronchial asthma and other allergic diseases are studied. Seasonal allergic asthmatics, aspirin-sensitive patients and certain "intrinsic" asthmatics also are sought. Patients undergo studies designed to characterize their immunologic, biochemical and neurophysiologic responses. Contact: Michael Kaliner, M.D., [phone].
Chediak-Higashi Syndrome
The role of lysosomal enzymes in the pathogenesis of Chediak-Higashi is under investigation. In addition, the function of the phagocytic system is measured. Contact: John Gallin, M.D., [phone].
Cryptococcosis
Patients with untreated cryptococcosis are requested for study of diagnostic methods, immunologic responses and therapy with various promising drugs.  Patients with suspected cryptococcosis (meningitis or disseminated disease) not proven by culture but with convincing negative workup for other causes are considered.  Contact: John Bennett, M.D., [phone].
Eosinophilic Syndromes (Loeffler's Syndrome, Loeffler's Endocarditis, Polyarteritis with Eosinophilia, Tropical Eosinophilia, Eosinophilic Leukemia, Eosinophilic Collagen Vascular Disease, Allergic Disorders with Eosinophilia and Parasitic Infections with Eosinophilia
An intensive multidisciplinary study is under way to determine the pathophysiology of these diseases.  Of special interest are patients with eosinophilic invasion of tissues, especially the heart, the most commonly involved organ.  Cardiac involvement is the most frequent cause of morbidity and mortality.  Several promising modes of therapy are employed and studied.  Contact: Randi Leavitt, M.D. or Gary Hoffman, M.D., [phone].
Epstein-Barr Virus
Patients with chronic Epstein-Barr Virus-related lymphoproliferative disorders are studied.  Contact: Janet Dale, R.N., [phone].
Food Additive Reactions
Selected patients with a clear history of adverse reaction to a food additive are studied to determine the reproducibility of the history and the pathogenesis of the reaction.  Contact: Dean Metcalfe, M.D., [phone].
Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy (Coeliac Sprue)
Patients with gluten-sensitive enteropathy are studied for immunologic and genetic abnormalities.  Contact: Warren Strober, M.D., [phone].
Granulomatous Diseases
Immunological and biological functions in patients with sarcoidosis, granulomatous hepatitis and other granulomatous diseases are studied.  The physiological capabilities of leukocytes are investigated. Improved therapeutic regimens are evaluated.  Contact: John Gallin, M.D., [phone].
Chronic Granulomatous Diseases of Childhood
Patients with chronic granulomatous disease are admitted for studies of host diseases and assessment of the genetic basis of the disease.  Long-term management of acute and chronic problems is provided.  Trials of therapeutic agents including interferon-gamma and oral antifungal agents are ongoing.  Contact: John Callin, M.D., [phone].
Herpes Simplex Virus Infections
patients with recurrent, chronic or severe herpes simplex virus infections are studied in outpatient or inpatient facilities.  Viral pathogenesis, resistance to acyclovir, efficacy of new antiviral drugs and a recombinant vaccine are evaluated.  Contact: Janet Dale, R.N., [phone].
Hyperimmunoglobulin and Recurrent Infection (Job's) Syndrome
Patients with extreme elevation of IgE and recurrent cutaneous and deep-seated infections with Staphylococcus aureus are studied.  These patients, who have "cold abscesses," are studied for their ability to mount an inflammatory response.  Phagocytic cell, cytokine and immune parameters are monitored and therapeutic interventions are studied.  Contact: John Gallin, M.D., [phone].
Immunodeficiency Diseases
Patients with all forms of primary immunodeficiency, including patients with common variable hypogammaglobulinemia, IgA deficiency, hyper-IgM syndrome, are studied to determine the underlying immunologic mechanisms present and to select appropriate therapy.  Contact: Warren Strober, M.D., [phone].
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) are admitted for study of immunologic factors in the cause of diseases and the effect on patient in vitro function of various therapeutic agents.  Contact: Warren Strober, M.D., [phone].
Mastocytosis and Urticaria Pigmentosa
Patients are sought to assess the factors responsible for symptoms as well as the response to certain anti-histamine and anti-mast-cell drugs.  Contact: Dean Metcalfe, M.D., [phone].
Mycoses
Patients requiring therapy for aspergillosis, fungal sinusitis, histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis and other deep mycosis refractory to conventional drugs are considered for treatment with new chemotherapeutic agents.  Contact: John Bennett, M.D., [phone].
Neutropenia
Patients with cyclic neutropenia and other forms of moderate to severe idiopathic neutropenia are admitted to assess the factors that may cause the defect in neutrophil production. Recombinant human G-CSF or GM-CSF are evaluated where applicable. Contact: John Gallin, M.D., [phone].
Parasitic Diseases: Amebiasis, Chagas' Disease, Cryptosporidiosis, Cysticercosis, Echinococcosis, Filariasis, Giardiasis, Leishmaniasis, Malaria, Onchocerciasis, Schistosomiasis, Strongyloidiasis and Toxoplasmosis
Patients with parasitic infections are considered for evaluation and study. Specialized tests, procedures and medications are available to diagnose, characterize and treat parasitic infections.  Contact: Eric Ottesen, M.D., [phone].
Recurrent Pyogenic Infections
Patients with recurrent bacterial infections are admitted to study host defense mechanisms, with particular emphasis on leukocyte functions.  Patients with eczema, elevated IgE and recurrent superficial and deep-seated staphylococcal infections are evaluated for defective leukocyte function.  Contact: John Gallin, M.D., [phone].
Varicella-Zoster Infections
Selected individuals with varicella-zoster infections are evaluated in outpatient or inpatient facilities.  Viral pathogenesis, resistance to acyclovir and efficacy of new antiviral drugs are studied.  Contact: Stephen Straus, M.D., [phone].
Vasomotor Rhinitis
Patients with vasomotor rhinitis will be examined in order to determine the underlying cause.  Contact: Michael Kaliner, M.D., [phone].
Vasculitis
Selected patients with disseminated vasculitis, polyarteritis nodosa, Wegener's granulomatosis, Takayasu's arteritis, and other forms of inflammatory vascular diseases are accepted for study of various in vivo and in vitro immunologic parameters before, during and after treatment with corticosteroids and/or cytotoxic agents.  Contact: Randi Leavitt, M.D. or Gary Hoffman, M.D., [phone].
Appendix A: 1992 Clinical Studies
4) National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    John H. Klippel, M.D.
    Clinical Director
    Telephone referrals should be directed to
    individuals listed under each subject area:
Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis and Related Myopathies
The genetic, immunologic and virologic factors of inflammatory muscle disease (polymyositis and dermatomyositis) are studied. Patients at the very onset of their illness and patients from families with other cases of autoimmune inflammatory muscle disease are of special interest. Patients at all stages of the illness may be considered for clinical therapeutic trials.  Contact: Paul H. Plotz, M.D., Arthritis and Rheumatism Branch, [phone].
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Neuroendocrine, paracrine and autocrine factors play critical roles in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis.  Studies in progress are addressing these issues.  Patients with recent onset disease, patients from families with a high incidence of autoimmune disease, and monozygotic and dizygotic twins discordant for rheumatoid arthritis are of special interest.  Contact: Ronald L. Wilder, M.D., Ph.D., Arthritis and Rheumatism Branch, [phone].
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
The genetics, immune and environmental factors involved in the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus are studied. Investigations of cellular activation and function are performed on peripheral blood, bone marrow and lymph node cells.  Classical genetic studies are complemented by molecular biological analyses.  Patients with lupus glomerulonephritis or membranous nephro-pathy, lupus thrombocytopenia, or hyperchole-sterolemia will be considered for experimental therapeutic trials.  Contact: John H. Klippel, M.D., [phone]; Alfred D. Steinberg, M.D., [phone]; Arthritis and Rheumatism Branch, James E. Balow, M.D., [phone], Kidney Disease Section, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
Genodermatoses
Investigators are interested in determining the etiology of various genodermatoses, including but not limited to Darier's disease, the ichthyoses, basal cell nevus syndrome (Gorlin Syndrome), and albinism.  Clinical, genetic, and molecular biologic approaches are used. Diagnosis and genetic counseling are available. Families with individuals affected with genodermatoses are eligible for study.  Contact: Sherri J. Bale, Ph.D., Laboratory of Skin Biology, [phone].
Appendix A: 1992 Clinical Studies
5) National Cancer Institute
    Gregory A. Curt, M.D.
    Clinical Director
    Telephone referrals should be directed to
    physicians listed under each branch.
Biological Response Modifiers Program
Dan L. Longo, M.D.
Acting Chief, Clinical Research Branch
[phone]
Clinical testing of biological agents and their integration with combination chemotherapy in the treatment of cancer is under way. The agents examined include immunoaugmenting and immunomodulatory agents, lymphokines, interferons, maturation and differentiation factors, tumor vaccines, antitumor monoclonal antibodies and antitumor effector cells.  The Clinical Research Branch is located in Frederick, MD, with the National Cancer Institute's Frederick Cancer Research and Development Center.  There is a BRMP inpatient unit including a cytapheresis unit and an intensive care monitoring unit in the Frederick Memorial Hospital. The outpatient center is located across the street from the hospital in the Frederick Memorial Hospital Cancer Treatment Center. Both units are staffed by NCI oncologists and research nurses.
Studies are focused on early clinical testing of interferons and antitumor monoclonal antibodies, lymphokines (alone, in combination, and in unique formulations) and cytotoxic T-cells and monocytes. The trials are open to patients with histologically proven cancer for which there is no known effective therapy or recurrent cancer of any type which is refractory to curative therapy. Patients must be ambulatory and not have received chemotherapy, radiation or corticosteriod therapy within three to four weeks of entering the trial.  The trials are open to patients with colon cancer, ovarian cancer, malignant melanoma, renal cell carcinoma, malignant lymphoma, and hairy cell leukemia.  Patients with other solid tumors are considered.
Another focus of research is previously untreated lymphoma patients: Hodgkin's disease, any stage or massive mediastinal non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, indolent as well as aggressive histologies.  Refractory or relapsed non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are also eligible for studies.
Patients entering research trials of the Clinical Research Branch will be referred back to their primary physician after the trial completion for ongoing care and follow-up.  Patients will receive funds to help defray hospitalization and travel expenses.
Dermatology Branch
Chief: Stephen I. Katz, M.D., Ph.D.
[phone]
Selected patients with the following diseases will be admitted for study:
Basal Cell carcinoma (especially nevoid basal cell carcinoma)
Benign Mucosal Pemphigoid (ocular pemphigoid)
Bullous Pemphigoid
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Disorders of Keratinization (Ichthyoses, Darier's Disease)
Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis (Genetic predisposition for flat warts and squamous cell carcinoma)
Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita
Erythema Elevatum Diutinum
Granuloma Faciale
Erythema Multiforme
Herpes Gestationis
Multiple Warts
Pemphigus Foliaceus
Pemphigus Vulgaris
Psoriasis
Sezary Syndrome
Vasculitis
Xeroderma Pigmentosum
Epidemiology Program
Chief: Joseph F. Fraumeni, Jr., M.D.
[phone]
Persons with cancer or at high-risk of cancer are sought for studies on the causes of cancer. Patients are considered for inclusion based on the following conditions:
1.    Strong family history of malignant or benign neoplasia of an unusual type, pattern or frequency (e.g., three or more close relatives with cancer, particularly melanomas, sarcomas, lymphoproliferative neoplasms, ovarian, bladder and renal carcinomas);
2.    Known or suspected factor(s) that predispose to neoplasia: environmental exposures (occupation, drugs, radiation, diet, viruses, etc.) or genetic and congenital factors (birth defects, chromosomal anomalies or Mendelian traits associated with neoplasia, especially Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis and bilateral acoustic neurofibromatosis);
3.    Tumors presenting with peculiar demographic or clinical features (unusual age of onset, bilaterality, unusual histopathology or response to therapy, or associated medical conditions);
4.    Documented history of T-cell leukemia and/or lymphoma for study of human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV) type I;
5.    Elevated risk for acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) to evaluate the predisposition to certain cancers (e.g., non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) and the role of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Studies include verifying the patient's personal and family history through questionnaire, interview and review of records and histologic slides, and sometimes offering in-depth clinical and laboratory evaluation to clarify the mechanism of carcinogenesis.  Studies may involve drawing blood, taking skin biopsy and radiographic examinations, and use of clinically available tissue for laboratory assays.  No therapy beyond counseling is offered but referral to other National Cancer Institute (NCI) clinical branches will be expedited.
Experimental Immunology Branch
Chief: Alfred Singer, M.D.
[phone]
Malignant Disease
Treatment using autologous bone marrow transplantation is evaluated.  The study is open to patients with T-cell malignancy who have failed to respond satisfactorily to conventional therapy.  All patients must fail to meet criteria for entry into routine allogeneic bone marrow transplantation studies.  Patient evaluations will include staging and determining the baseline immunologic function.  The patient will be treated with total body irradiation and combination chemotherapy followed by the administration of autologous marrow depleted of tumor.  After marrow infusion, follow-up studies include those tests useful in restaging or understanding the competence of the reconstituting immune system.
Medicine Branch
Chief: Robert E. Wittes, M.D.
[phone]
Patients with the following diseases are eligible for admission to the Medicine Branch for experimental treatment provided they have not received prior chemotherapy or, where indicated, prior radiotherapy. A serious underlying illness in addition to the patient's neoplasm will disqualify the patient from eligibility.
Hodgkin's Disease and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Patients with biopsy-proven diagnosis of these diseases not previously treated are eligible for treatment in collaboration with the Radiation Oncology Branch.
Ovarian Carcinoma
Patients who have epithelial tumors of the ovary are eligible.  All stages of disease are acceptable, provided patients have had no prior chemotherapy or radiotherapy.  Selected patients with minimal residual disease after initial treatment are considered.
Breast Carcinoma
Patients with primary breast masses or disseminated breast cancer with evaluable metastatic lesions, are eligible for chemotherapeutic trials.  Primary breast cancer treatment studies to compare breast irradiation and lymph node dissection to modified radical mastectomy and chemotherapy.
AIDS/Kaposi's Sarcoma
Patients who develop Kaposi's sarcoma in the context of AIDS are admitted for experimental therapy.
Colon Cancer
Patients with measurable metastatic colon cancer are eligible for a range of primary and second line treatment protocols.
Clinical Pharmacology Branch
Chief: Charles E. Myers, M.D.
[phone]
Prostate Cancer
Patients with a good performance status and no serious medical problems are eligible for treatment with Suramin and other new agents.
Metabolism Branch
Chief: Thomas A. Waldmann, M.D.
[phone]
Agammaglobulinemia
Selected patients with X-linked Agammaglobulinemia and thymoma and agammaglobulinemia are studied.
Ataxia-Telangiectasia
Patients with Ataxis-telangiectasia are admitted for thorough evaluation and intensive study of immunologic function.
DiGeorge Syndrome (Thymic-Parathyroid Aplasia)
Selected patients with the DiGeorge syndrome are admitted for study and therapy.
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Selected patients between 4 and 20 years old with isolated growth hormone deficiency or growth hormone deficiency as part of panhypopituitarism are studied.
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Patients with common, variable hypogammaglobulinemia and different forms of dysgammaglobulinemia are studied.
Isolated IgA Deficiency
Selected patients with isolated IgA deficiency or IgA deficiency associated with autoimmune disorders are studied.
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
Selected patients with severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome are admitted for study and therapy.  Patients with adenosine deaminase deficiency (ADA) are admitted for gene therapy of their disease.
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphomas (Sezary Syndrome)
Selected patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphomas are admitted for study and immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies.
Adult T-Cell Leukemia
Selected patients with human T-cell lymphotropic virus-I-associated (HTLV-I) adult T-cell leukemia are admitted for study and immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies.
Tropical Spastic Paraparesis
Selected patients with tropical spastic paraparesis (TSP) are admitted for study and immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies.
Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
Patients are admitted for extensive evaluation of immunodeficiency and platelet defect. Splenectomy and/or high dose IV Ig therapy are evaluated.
NCI-NAVY Medical Oncology Branch
Acting Chief: Bruce Johnson, M.D.
[phone]
[phone]
Military and civilian patients with certain neoplastic diseases are referred to this branch for primary treatment studies.  Combination chemotherapy, radiation therapy and immunotherapy, including antibodies directed against tumor growth factors, are investigated.  In addition, basic research in tumor cell biology, genetics, cytogenetics and immunology is conducted on clinically available material.
Civilian and military patients with non-small cell and small cell lung cancer, and mycosis fungoides/ Sezary syndrome are of particular interest.
Pediatric Branch
Chief: Philip A. Pizzo, M.D.
[phone]
The Pediatric Branch accepts patients with selected neoplasms who are between 1 and 25 years old.  All patients accepted for admission may be enrolled in studies of optimal supportive care techniques.  Clinically available materials are employed in basic studies of molecular biology, kinetics, cell biology, biochemistry, immunology and genetics.
Acute Leukemia
Untreated patients, usually under 25 years old, are considered for admission.  In patients with acute lymphocytic leukemia, the therapeutic emphasis is on the evaluation of drug combinations, new agents and various methods for cranial prophylaxis.  Previously treated patients are eligible for Phase I or II studies.  Selected patients are eligible for allogeneic bone marrow transplantation using T-cell-depleted marrow.
Ewing's Sarcoma
Previously untreated patients with a biopsy-proven diagnosis are eligible for admission and treatment with radiation and chemotherapy. Current studies also evaluate GM-CSF in treatments of this neoplasm.
Brain Tumors
Patients with previously treated or untreated CNS malignancies may be eligible for chemotherapy treatment protocols.
Neuroblastoma
Patients with metastatic disease are eligible for treatment with TIL (tumor infiltrating lymphocyte) therapy.
Non-Hodgkin's Malignant Lymphoma (especially Burkitt's Lymphoma)
Patients under 25 years old with a suspected or proven diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are sought.  While untreated patients are preferred, certain treated patients are accepted.  The treatment emphasis is on combined modality therapy including surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
Osteogenic Sarcoma
Previously untreated patients with non-metastatic disease are offered surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy with the Surgery Branch.
Rhabdomyosarcoma and Undifferentiated Sarcomas
Previously untreated patients with extensive disease are considered for admission.  Combined modality therapy is evaluated.
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Children with AIDS or symptomatic HIV infection who are between 3 months and 18 years old are eligible for therapy with azidothymidine (AZT), ddC, ddI, or other antiviral agents alone or in combination.
Radiation Oncology Branch
Chief: Eli Glatstein, M.D.
[phone]
Breast Cancer
Patients with Stage I or II breast cancer receive either radical mastectomy or primary radiotherapy to the breast.  This study is performed with the Surgery and Medicine Branch.  Early breast cancer studies involve randomization between radiotherapy and operative therapy.
Unresectable Sarcomas
Patients with locally unresectable tumors of any histologic type receive radiation therapy and radiosensitizers.
Gliomas
Patients without prior radiation therapy are eligible for a variety of radiotherapy studies performed with the Neurological Surgery Branch of NINDS.
Hodgkin's Disease
Patients with previously untreated disease are eligible for full staging and therapy with radiation and/or combination chemotherapy.  This study is performed with the Medicine Branch.
Non-Hodgkin's Malignant Lymphomas
Previously untreated patients with a biopsy-proven diagnosis of lymphoma are eligible for admission and treatment. This study is performed with the Medicine Branch.
Oat Cell Cancer
Patient with biopsy-proven oat cell carcinoma of the lung are eligible for treatment. This study is performed with the NCI-NAVY Medical Oncology Branch.
Gastric Cancer
Patients with these neoplasms and no distant metastases are eligible for studies involving intraoperative irradiation with radical surgery performed by the Surgery Branch.
Carcinoma of the Bladder
Patients without distant hematogenous metastases are eligible for studies dealing with phototherapy and/or interstitial irradiation with urologists in the Surgery Branch.
Abdominal Sarcomas
Patients with visceral or retroperitoneal sarcomas can be considered for protocol treatment with surgery and photodynamic therapy.  This study is performed with the Surgery Branch.
Ovarian Cancer
Patients with ovarian cancer can be considered for treatment with chemotherapy and intraoperative photodynamic therapy.  This study is performed with the Medicine and Surgery Branches.
Cervix Cancer
Patients with locally advanced cervix cancer without distant hematogenous metastases are eligible to receive radiation therapy and radiosensitizers.
Surgery Branch
Chief: Steven A. Rosenberg, M.D., Ph.D.
[phone]
Admitting Officer: David N. Danforth, Jr., M.D.
[phone]
Sarcomas of Bone and Soft Tissues
Patients with high grade sarcomas of the extremity or trunk, who may or may not have had definitive surgical therapy, are eligible for treatment under new radiotherapeutic and chemotherapeutic adjuvant combined modality studies.  Patients with low grade sarcomas of either the extremity or the trunk who may or may not have had definitive surgical therapy are eligible for treatment under combined surgery and radiation therapy studies.  Other studies evaluate new immunotherapeutic regimens for patients with sarcoma who have not responded to standard treatments.
Patients with high grade osteogenic sarcomas of the extremity are eligible for treatment under combined surgery and chemotherapy studies.
Breast Cancer
Patients with untreated stage I-II epithelial cancers of the breast and patients with breast masses which require biopsy to exclude malignancy are considered.
Patients with locally advanced stage III or stage IV epithelial cancers of the breast are considered for combined modality or immunotherapy trials.
Melanoma
Patients with disseminated melanoma without central nervous system involvement will be considered for adoptive immunotherapy trials.
Lung Cancer
Previously untreated patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the lung confined to one hemithorax with positive mediastinal nodes are considered for combined modality surgery-radiation therapy studies. Patients must not have had previous thoracotomy.
Renal Cancer
Patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma are considered for adoptive immunotherapy trials.
Bladder Cancer
Patients with superficial or invasive bladder cancer are considered for phototherapy or interstitial implantation protocols.
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Patients with measurable metastatic colorectal cancer and good performance status will be considered for combinations of immunotherapy and chemotherapy.
Cancer of the Pancreas
Patients with documented localized or locally advanced (non-metastatic) adeno-carcinoma of the pancreas will be evaluated for combined modality multidrug chemotherapy and surgery.  Eligibility requirements also include good performance status and no prior radiation or chemotherapy.
Cancer of the Stomach
Patients with newly diagnosed untreated carcinoma of the stomach are considered for a treatment strategy of pre- and post-operative chemotherapy in combination with surgery.  Patients should have localized disease and be medically able to undergo surgery.
Appendix A: 1992 Clinical Studies
6) National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
    Fernando Cassorla, M.D.
    Clinical Director
NICHD is concerned with the biological and neurobiological, medical and behavioral aspects of normal and abnormal human development.  Patients with genetic, metabolic or endocrine disorders are evaluated and admitted to the institute's inpatient wards and outpatient clinics.
Telephone referrals of patients should be directed to chiefs listed under each branch.  General inquiries should be directed to:
    Fernando Cassorla, M.D.
    Clinical Director
    [phone]
Human Genetics Branch
Chief: William A. Gahl, M.D., Ph.D.
[phone]
The Human Genetics Branch pursues the diagnosis and treatment of inborn metabolism errors including certain amino acidurias, lysosomal storage diseases, disorders of carbohydrate metabolism, disorders of secreted proteins, bone and connective tissue disorders, transport defects, and disorders of copper metabolism.
Selected patients are accepted into studies designed to investigate the following specific disorders:
Cystinosis
Individuals with nephropathic cystinosis are treated with cysteamine and related cystine-depleting agents.  Growth, kidney function and effects of cysteamine therapy are monitored.  The natural history of cystinosis is studied in cystinotic patients who have had a renal transplant.  Individuals with late-onset and benign cystinosis, as well as infants with cystinosis diagnosed at birth are of special interest.  The clinical concomitants of renal Fanconi syndrome are investigated.
Lysosomal Storage Disorders
Individuals with suspected but undiagnosed lysosomal storage disorders are sought for investigation.  Deficiencies of two or more lysosomal enzymes, variant manifestations of a single lysosomal deficiency and the combination of a lysosomal enzyme deficiency with cystine storage are of special interest.
Lowe Syndrome (Oculocerebrorenal)
Patients and female carriers with Lowe syndrome are examined.  The ophthalmic, renal, neurological and biochemical aspects of the syndrome are studied.
Amino Acid Disorders
Selected patients with amino-acidemias or aminoacidurias of unknown etiology are investigated.
a1 Antritrypsin Deficiency
The natural history and pathogenesis of liver disease associated with a1 antritrypsin deficiency is studied.  Individuals with rare a1-antritrypsin genes are identified and the molecular structures of these rare alleles are characterized.
Menkes' Disease
Individuals with Menkes' Disease are treated with copper histidinate, an experimental therapy of potential benefit in patients diagnosed and treated from an early age.  The biochemical as well as clinical effects of copper histidinate therapy are monitored.  Other disorders of copper metabolism are also studied.
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Several types of osteogenesis imperfecta and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome are studied at the gene defect level.  Collagen-specific nucleotide probes are used to study gene expression in skin and bone.  Studies are conducted on the endocrine basis of short stature in osteogenesis imperfecta.
Ectodermal Dysplasia
Clinical and basic research aspects of ectodermal dysplasia are investigated.
Developmental Endocrinology Branch
Chief: Bruce C. Nisula, M.D.
[phone]
The Developmental Endocrinology Branch directs its efforts toward understanding the endocrine concomitants of growth, development and reproduction. Patients of any age are admitted.
Patients with the following disorders are of current interest:
Cushing's Syndrome
Patients with the tentative diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome are accepted for studies to assess the efficacy of several newly developed diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
Nelson's Syndrome
Patients with Nelson's syndrome are studied to assess the effectiveness of several pharmacological agents in suppressing elevated ACTH secretion.
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Children and adults with congenital adrenal hyperplasia are studied to determine the optimum dose and dose schedule of glucocorticoid treatment, to develop improved biochemical criteria for monitoring the effectiveness of treatment, to assess the effect of supplemental dietary salt on the control of adrenal androgen secretion, and to evaluate a new approach to treatment based upon antiandrogen combined with an inhibitor of androgen-to-estrogen conversion.
Adrenal Insufficiency
Prepubertal children with primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency (including panhypopituitarism) are accepted into studies to determine the optimal glucocorticoid dosage for growth.
Short Stature
Patients with growth hormone-deficient and non-growth hormone deficient short stature are accepted for studies to improve diagnostic methods and to evaluate new treatment approaches. Among these approaches are treatment with growth hormone-releasing hormone or growth hormone to accelerate growth rate, and luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone analog to delay epiphyseal closure.
Premature Ovarian Failure
Patients with premature ovarian failure are being studied to understand the cause of this disorder and to evaluate the effectiveness of new therapeutic approaches.
Congenital or Acquired Hypothyroidism
Prepubertal children with congenital or acquired hypothyroidism are studied to determine the optimum thyroid hormone dose for skeletal growth.
Turner Syndrome
Girls with Turner syndrome are studied to assess the effect of low dose estrogen and growth hormone on adult height.
Hypophosphatemic Rickets
Children with hypophosphatemic rickets are studied to evaluate the pathophysiology and treatment of growth failure.
Precocious Puberty
Patients with tentative diagnoses of premature thelarche, premature adrenarche, McCune-Albright syndrome and familial male-limited precocious puberty are studied.  The pathophysiology of the disorders and new methods of treatment are investigated.
Delayed Puberty and Kallmann's Syndrome
Patients with delayed puberty or Kallmann's syndrome are accepted into studied of the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of these disorders.  Studies include assessment of optimal androgen levels and estrogen levels for pubertal growth and accumulation of adult bone mass.
Hirsutism and Virilism
Patients with Hirsutism or virilism, including suspected adrenal or gonadal tumors, are accepted into studies of pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment.
Multiple Miscarriages
Women with multiple miscarriages are studied to evaluate the pathophysiology of the disorder.
Infertility
Patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome who have not responded to clomiphene citrate treatment are evaluated and accepted into clinical trials evaluating other methods of treatment.  Patients with other disorders of ovulation including premature ovarian failure may be candidates for ongoing clinical trials.  Patients with idiopathic infertility are studied to determine the causes of this disorder.
Pituitary Tumors
Patients with pituitary tumors are studied to determine the optimum treatment modality.  This study is carried out with the Neurosurgical Branch of NINDS.
Ambiguous Genitalia
Children and adults with ambiguous genitalia are evaluated to identify the causes of this disorder.  Treatment is offered if appropriate.
Autoimmune Polyglandular Disorders
Children and adults with Type I or Type II autoimmune polyglandular disorder are studied to determine the etiologic mechanisms of this disease.
Cell Biology and Metabolism Branch
Chief: Richard D. Klausner, M.D.
[phone]
The Cell Biology and Metabolism Branch is concerned with abnormalities of metal metabolism.  Of particular interest are patients with hereditary hemochromatosis.  Patients can be referred for diagnosis and clinical evaluation, recommendations concerning therapy and the management of multisystem involvement.  Patients and family members are enrolled in studies to understand the molecular basis of the disease and to establish tools for early diagnosis.
Laboratory of Comparative Ethology
Chief: Stephen J. Suomi, Ph.D.
9301) 496-6833
Developmental Psychology
The Child and Family Research Section is conducting a series of normative and descriptive studies on children's behavioral development and their experiences in the natural home environment.  Research participants are from the Washington, D.C. area.  Mother-infant interactions are studied until the child is four years old.  Background conditions, such as whether the mother is employed outside of the home, are evaluated for their influence on the child's psychological development.  Longitudinal studies focus on events that motivate the child to develop competence.
The Section on Social and Emotional Development is conducting longitudinal research on the cultural, social, and physiological origins of individual differences in the behavioral styles and relationship patterns of infants between birth and 5 years of age.
Appendix A: 1992 Clinical Studies
Appendix A: 1992 Clinical Studies
6) National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
    Fernando Cassorla, M.D.
    Clinical Director
NICHD is concerned with the biological and ne
licensed professionals
    Type of Complaint
-    While treating you for back pain, your acupuncturist punctures your eardrum.
-    Your hearing aid salesman sells you a product that picks up music from your local rock station.
-    Your visiting nurse is rude.
       Contact:
    State Licensing Boards
    See listing below for the office nearest you
    Help Available
    Information: yes
    Investigation: yes
    Mediation/Arbitration: yes
    Legal advice: yes
    Legal representation: no
Depending on the state, you may be surprised to find out what professionals require business licenses, like manicurists, taxidermists, or even morticians. If you've got a complaint against someone who has to have a license to do business, you've got an advantage when you go to complain: they can't cut hair, stuff your dog, or bury your favorite aunt without that license. And if they've got a lot of unresolved complaints lodged against them at your state Licensing Board, they are going to have a tough time getting that license renewed.
Your state's Licensing Board can tell you which professions it licenses, along with whatever disciplinary actions resulting from consumer complaints that it can carry out. Although most require that you submit a written complaint, they can often listen to the facts over the phone and advise you whether or not you have a legitimate grievance. Depending upon the situation, the state Licensing Boards have the power to investigate and take disciplinary action, including probation, license suspension, or license revocation, against the professional in question.
Although each state differs in the professions it regulates, here is a sampling of those licensed across the 50 states. Remember, though, not every state licenses the professions listed here. You'll have to contact your state's licensing board to find out if the professional you are having a problem with is licensed.
Acupuncturists
Audiologists
Chiropractors
Dental Hygienists
Dentists
Dieticians
Doctors
Electrologists
Emergency Medical Technicians
Family Support Counselors
Health Insurance Agents
Hearing Aid Specialists
Marriage Counselors
Midwives
Nurses
Occupational Therapists
Optometrists
Osteopaths
Pharmacists
Physical Therapists
Podiatrists
Psychologists
Speech Pathologists
LICENSED PROFESSIONALS
3State Licensing Boards
Alabama
State Occupational Information Coordinating Community (SOICC), P.O. Box 5690, 401 Adams Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104; [phone]. Licensing boards & professions: audiologists, speech pathologists, cosmetologists, counselors, dentists, dental hygienists, chiropractors, doctors of medicine, physician's assistants, surgeon's assistants, hearing aid specialists, insurance agents, nurses, nursing home administrators, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, podiatrists, psychologists.
Alaska
Division of Occupational Licensing, Department of Commerce and Economic Development, State of Alaska, PO Box 110806, Juneau, AK 99811-0806; (907) 465-. Licensing boards & professions: audiologists, chiropractors, dental professionals, dispensing opticians, hearing aid dealers, physicians, naturopaths, nursing, nursing home administrators, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, psychologists.
Arizona
Arizona Department of Revenue, 1600 West Monroe, Phoenix, AZ 85007; [phone]. Licensing boards & professions: pharmacists, physical therapists, podiatrists, psychologists, chiropractors, dentists, homeopathic specialists, medical examiners, radiologic technicians, naturopathic physicians, nurses, opticians, optometrists, osteopaths, cosmetologists, insurance agents, physician assistants, nursing care administrators.
Arkansas
Governor's Office, State Capitol Building, Little Rock, AR 7220; [phone]. Licensing boards & professions: cosmetologists, dental examiners, speech pathologists, audiologists, nurses, pharmacists, chiropractors, counselors, physicians, opticians, optometrists, podiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapy technologists.
California
State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Director and Executives Office, 400 R Street, Suite 3000, Sacramento, CA 95814; [phone] (Northern CA), or [phone] (San Francisco Bay area), or [phone] (Southern CA), or [phone] (toll-free in CA). Licensing boards professions: cosmetologists, physical therapists, medical quality assurance, physician's assistants, chiropractors, acupuncture specialists, psychologists, registered nurses, pharmacists, dentists, dental auxiliaries, behavioral scientists, optometrists, athletic trainers, vocational nurses, psychiatric technicians, osteopaths, dispensing opticians/contact lens examiners, respiratory care specialists, nursing home administrators, podiatrists, hearing aid dispensers, speech pathologists, audiologists.
Colorado
Department of Regulatory Agencies, State Services Building, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1550, Denver, CO 80202; [phone]. Licensing Board/Professions: cosmetologists, chiropractors, dentists, hearing aid dealers, insurance agents, nurses, nursing home administrators, optometrists, pharmacists & pharmacies, physical therapists, physicians, psychologists, social workers.
Connecticut
Department of Health Services, 150 Washington St., Hartford, CT 06106; (203) 566-. Licensed Health Professions: physicians, dentists, optometrists, osteopaths, Naturopaths, homeopaths, chiropractors, psychologists, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, dental hygienists, registered physical therapists, hypertrichologists, audiologists, speech pathologists, podiatrists, registered sanitarians, nursing home administrators, hearing aid dealers, opticians, occupational therapists. Other Licensed Professions: Contact Professional Licensing Division, 165 Capitol Avenue, Room G1, Hartford, CT 06106 [phone]: pharmacists, patent medicine distributors.
Delaware
Division of Professional Regulation, P.O. Box 1401, O'Neil Building, Dover, DE 19903; [phone]. Complaints in writing only. Licensed Professionals: cosmetologists, podiatrists, chiropractors, dentists, physicians, nurses, nursing home administrators, social workers, speech pathologists, hearing aid dealers, audiologists, psychologists, optometrists, occupational therapists, pharmacists.
District of Columbia
Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, 614 H Street NW, Room 104, Washington, DC 20001; [phone]. Licensing Board/Profes-sions: cosmetologists, dentists, dieticians, physicians, nurses, nursing home administrators, occupational therapists, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, podiatrists, psychologists, social workers.
Florida
Florida Department of Professional Regulation, Consumer Services, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-075; [phone]. Licensing boards & professions: chiropractors, cosmetologists, dentists, dispensing opticians, medical examiners, hearing aid dispensers, naturopathics, nursing home administrators, nurses, optometrists, osteopaths, pharmacists, podiatrists, psychologists, acupuncture technicians, radiological health technicians, laboratory services, entomology specialists, emergency medical personnel.
Georgia
Examining Board Division, Secretary of State, 166 Pryor Street, SW, Atlanta, GA 30303; [phone]. Licensing boards & professions: athletic trainers, chiropractors, cosmetologists, professional counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, dietitians, dentists, hearing aid dealers and dispensers, physicians, nurses, nursing home administrators, occupational therapists, dispensing opticians, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, podiatrists, practical nurses, psychologists, sanitarians, speech pathologists, audiologists, laboratory analysts.
Hawaii
Office of the Director, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 3469, Honolulu, HI 96801; [phone]. Licensing boards & professions: acupuncture specialists, chiropractors, cosmetologists, dental examiners, hearing aid dealers and fitters, massage specialists, physicians, naturopaths, nurses, nursing home administrators, dispensing opticians, optometrists, osteopaths, pharmacists, physical therapists, psychologists, speech pathologists, audiologists.
Idaho
State of Idaho, Department of Self-Governing Agencies, Bureau of Occupational Licenses, Owyhua Plaza, 1109 Main Street #220, Boise, ID 83702; [phone]. Licensing boards & professions: athletic directors, dentists, physicians, chiropractors, cosmetologists, counselors, dentists, environmental health specialists, hearing aid dealers and fitters, nursing home administrators, optometrists, podiatrists, psychologists, social workers, pharmacists.
Illinois
State of Illinois, Department of Professional Regulations, 320 W. Washington, Third Floor, Springfield, IL 62786; [phone]. Licensed professions: athletic trainers, cosmetologists, chiropractors, dentists and dental auxiliaries, physicians, nurses, nursing home administrators, occupational therapists, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, podiatrists, psychologists, social workers.
Indiana
Indiana Health Professional Bureau, 402 W. Washington, Room 041, Indianapolis, IN 46282; [phone]. Licensed health professionals: chiropractors, dentists, health facility administrators, nurses, optometrists, pharmacists, sanitarians, speech pathologists, audiologists, psychologists, hearing aid dealers, podiatrists, physical therapists.
Bureau of Professional Licensing, Iowa Department of Health, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, IA 50319; (515) 281-. Licensed professionals: dietitians, hearing aid dealers, nursing home administrators, optometrists, ophthalmology dispensers, podiatrists, psychologists, physical and occupational therapists, occupational therapist assistants, social workers, speech pathologists and audiologists, respiratory care therapists, cosmetologists, chiropractors, nurses, physicians, dentists, pharmacists, veterinarians.
Kansas
Secretary of State, State Capitol, Consumer Affairs, 200 SE 7th Street, #214, Topeka, KS 66611; [phone]. Licensing boards: adult home administrators, cosmetologists, dentists and dental auxiliaries, emergency medical services, healing arts specialists, hearing aid dispensers, insurance agents, nurses, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, podiatrists.
Kentucky
Division of Occupations and Professions, P.O. Box 456, Frankfort, KY 40602; [phone]. Licensing boards & professions: hearing aid dealers, nurses, psychologists, social workers, speech and audiologists. Other licensed professionals: Kentucky Occupational Information Coordinating Committee, 275 E. Main St., Two Center, Frankfort, KY 40621; (502) 564-: chiropractors, dentists, cosmetologists, emergency medical technicians services, radiation and product safety specialists, insurance agents, medical licensure supervisors, nursing home administrators, ophthalmic dispensers, optometric examiners, pharmacists, physical therapists, podiatrists.
Louisiana
Department of Economic Development, 101 France St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802; (504) 342-. Licensing boards & professions: acupuncture assistants, adult day care administrators, ambulatory surgical centers, blood alcohol analysts, chiropractors, pesticide applicators, dentists, drug manufacturers, emergency medical technicians, family support counselors, hearing aid dealers, hemodialysis clinics, home health centers, independent laboratories, insurance, maternity homes, mental and substance abuse clinics, midwives, nursing home administrators, occupational therapists, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, physicians, podiatrists, psychologists, radiation therapists, radiologic technologists, sanitarians, social workers, speech pathologists and audiologists.
Maine
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, State House Station 35, Augusta, ME 04333; [phone]. Licensing boards & professions: insurance agents, athletic trainers, hearing aid dealers and fitters, speech pathologists and audiologists, dietitians, nursing home administrators, substance abuse counselors, physical therapists, psychologists, social workers, radiological technicians, occupational therapists, respiratory care therapists, nurses, dentists, chiropractors, osteopaths, podiatrists, physicians.
Maryland
Division of Maryland Occupational and Professional Licensing, 501 St. Paul Pl., 9th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202; (301) 333-. Licensed professionals: hearing aid dealers, cosmetologists. Referral to the licensing agency for insurance agents can be provided by the office listed above. Other licensed professions: Boards and Commissions, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, 4201 Patterson Ave., Baltimore, MD 21215; [phone]: audiologists, chiropractors, dentists, dietitians, electrologists, medical examiners, nurses, nursing home administrators, optometrists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, podiatrists, professional counselors, psychologists, speech pathologists, social workers.
Massachusetts
Division of Registration, 100 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02202; [phone]. Licensing boards & professions: electrologists, health officers, licensed practical nurses, nursing home administrators, optometrists, physician's assistants, podiatrists, pharmacists, psychologists, registered nurses, sanitarians, speech pathologists, audiologists, social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, dental hygienists, dentists, dispensing opticians, pharmacies.
Michigan
Michigan Department of License and Regulation, P.O. Box 30018, Lansing, MI 48909; (517) 373-. Licensing board & professions: cosmetologists.
Minnesota
Office of Consumer Services, Office of Attorney General, 1440 N.C.L. Tower, 455 Minnesota St., St. Paul, MN 55101; [phone]. Licensing boards & professions: chiropractors, cosmetologists, dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, hearing aid dispensers, insurance agents, midwives, nursing home administrators, optometrists, osteopathic physicians, pawnbrokers, pharmacists, physical therapists, physicians, surgeons, physician's assistants, podiatrists, practical nurses, psychologists, registered nurses, rehabilitation consultants.
Mississippi
Secretary of State, P.O. Box 136, Jackson, MS 39205; (601) 359-. Licensing boards & professions: athletic trainers, chiropractors, dentists, physicians, nurses, nursing home administrators, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, psychologists, cosmetologists.
Missouri
Division of Professional Registration, Department of Economic Development, P.O. Box 1335, 3605 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, MO 65102; [phone]. Licensing boards & professions: athletic trainers, chiropractors, cosmetologists, professional counselors, dentists, healing arts specialists, hearing aid dealers/fitters, nurses, optometrists, podiatrists, pharmacists, insurance agents, nursing home administrators, dental hygienists, physicians, physical therapists, speech pathologists and audiologists, psychologists.
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
PennsylvaniaRhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
LICENSED PROFESSIONALS Pha
medical bills
    Type of Complaint
-    You pay your doctor for a lab test, and he also receives payment for the tests from Medicare, but he won't give you a refund.
-    Even after repeated calls to your insurance company, they give you the runaround about sending you a refund for doctor's fees that you paid for out-of-pocket.
-    You overpaid your doctor for a visit, but you haven't received the refund she promised you months ago.
       Contact:
    State Consumer Protection Office
    See page 647 for the office nearest you
MEDICAL BILLS
State Medical Boards
    See page 641 for the office nearest you
    Help Available
    Information: yes
    Investigation: yes
    Mediation/Arbitration: yes
    Legal advice: yes
    Legal representation: no
Errors in your medical bills and insurance claims are more common than you might think. If you find problems with your medical bill and your physician or Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) isn't responding to your complaint, contact your state's Consumer Protection Office or Medical Board. If necessary, they will contact your doctor or hospital on your behalf to help solve your problems with your medical records, billing errors, insurance claim delays, denied or delayed refunds, and much more.
Keep in mind, though, that your state's Consumer Protection Office does not handle complaints about the quality or accuracy of your doctor's treatment and diagnosis. For information on this subject contact your state Medical Board.
MEDICAL BILLS
medical devices
    Type of Complaint
-    A piece of your new hearing aid falls off and gets lodged in your ear canal.
-    The baby monitor you bought shuts off whenever you use the television remote control.
-    Your in-home respirator has the annoying habit of switching off after you've fallen asleep.
       Contact:
    Consumer Affairs and Information Staff
    Food and Drug Administration
    (HFE-88)
    U.S. Department of Health
    and Human Services
    5600 Fishers Lane, Room 1364
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    Help Available
    Information: yes
    Investigation: yes
    Mediation/Arbitration: no
    Legal advice: yes
    Legal representation: no
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the federal agency that regulates the manufacture of medical devices, and they take all kinds of complaints about the performance of these devices. And if you think the one you have may have some kind of defect, you should contact the FDA (see page 639 for the office nearest you) along with the place where you bought it.
Although the FDA won't act on your behalf to recover damages from the manufacturer of a defective medical device, they will look into your complaint to see if they should take some kind of action against the manufacturer to make sure that the problem isn't widespread or life threatening. If the FDA determines that there is a serious threat to the public from a defective medical device, they can insist that the manufacturer stop making the product and issue a recall on those they've already sold.
As far as your own case against the manufacturer, the FDA will make the results of their investigation available to you and anyone else so that if you wish to take the company to court on your own, you can use the FDA results to help you prove your case.
MEDICAL DEVICES
medicare fraud and abuse
    Type of Complaint
-    You think your doctor is billing Medicare for procedures that you may not have needed.
-    A pharmacist dispenses generic drugs to fill prescriptions and then bills Medicare for more expensive, non-generic drugs.
-    The ambulance company you work for is billing Medicare for transporting patients who never existed.
       Contact:
    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    OIG Hotline, P.O. Box 17303
    Baltimore, MD 21203-7303
    [phone] (toll-free)
    Help Available
    Information: yes
    Investigation: yes
    Mediation/Arbitration: n/a
    Legal advice: yes
    Legal representation: n/a
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the federal agency that administers the Medicare program, has set up a toll-free hotline so that you can report Medicare fraud or abuse. Your report will be investigated, and if it is found to be true, the case may be referred to the U.S. Department of Justice for criminal prosecution, which could lead to imprisonment and fines. If you wish, your call will be kept anonymous.
MEDICARE FRAUD AND ABUSE
nursing homes
    Type of Complaint
-    The food at your nursing home is often served cold.
-    The fees seem to rise every month without notice.
-    The staff has treated you abusively.
-    You've been unfairly denied admission to a nursing home for reasons that don't make sense to you.
       Contact:
    Nursing Home Ombudsmen
    See listing below for the office nearest you
    Help Available
    Information: yes
    Investigation: yes
    Mediation/Arbitration: yes
    Legal advice: yes
    Legal representation: no
There are many complaints common to nursing homes and other health care facilities across the country. To help resolve these special complaints, most states have established Ombudsman offices that act to ensure that these facilities provide their services appropriately and fairly.
Ombudsman offices act as mediators or go-betweens in disputes involving consumer complaints. The Ombudsman, however, are not enforcement agencies: they don't "police" nursing homes and other health agencies in their areas to make sure these facilities are conforming to regulations. And they cannot force a nursing home to change or correct their practices--this can be done through the state office which licenses the nursing home.
What they can do is contact the nursing home on your behalf and try to work out a voluntary solution to your complaint. Often a phone call or a letter is enough to correct the situation, but in more serious cases, a formal meeting between the nursing home, you, and an Ombudsman staff member may be necessary. Since it's to the nursing home's advantage to take care of problems before they are referred to enforcement agencies, such as the state Office of the Attorney General or the state Department of Health and Social Services, you may find that the help of the Ombudsman is all you'll need to correct the problem. If it isn't, the Ombudsman may in fact send your complaint on to an enforcement agency for you.
Of course if you aren't satisfied with the Ombudsman's help, you don't have to accept their findings, and you can always contact the state's Consumer Protection Office (see page 647 for the office nearest you) or the Licensing Board (see page 656 for the office nearest you), who will also investigate your complaint.
NURSING HOMES
Nursing Home Ombudsmen
Alabama
Commission on Aging, 7070 Washington Ave., R.F.A. Plaza, #470, Montgomery, AL 36130; [phone], [phone].
Alaska
Office of the Older Alaskans Ombudsman, 3601 C St., Suite 260, Anchorage, AK 99503-5209; [phone], [phone] (long term care); also accepts collect calls from older persons.
Arizona
Aging and Adult Administration, 1789 W. Jefferson, P.O. Box 950A, Phoenix, AZ 85007; [phone].
Arkansas
Division of Aging and Adult Services, 1417 Donaghey Plaza South, P.O. Box 1437, Little Rock, AR 72203-1437; [phone].
California
Department of Aging, 1600 K St., Sacramento, CA 95814; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Colorado
The Legal Center, 455 Sherman St., Suite 130, Denver, CO 80203; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Connecticut
Department on Aging, 175 Main St., Hartford, CT 06106; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Delaware
Division on Aging, 11-13 North Church Ave., Milford, DE 19963; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
District of Columbia
Legal Counsel for the Elderly, 601 E Street, NW, Building A, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20049; [phone].
Georgia
Office of Aging, Department of Human Resources, 878 Peachtree St., NE, Suite 632, Atlanta, GA 30309; [phone].
Hawaii
Executive Office on Aging, 335 Merchant St., Room 241, Honolulu, HI 96813; [phone].
Idaho
Office on Aging, State House, Room 108, Boise, ID 83720; [phone].
Illinois
Department on Aging, 421 East Capitol Ave., Springfield, IL 62701; [phone], or toll free: [phone].
Indiana
Aging Division, Department of Human Services, P.O. Box 7083, Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Department of Elder Affairs, 914 Grand Ave., 200 Jewett Building, Suite 236, Des Moines, IA 50319; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Kansas
Department on Aging, Docking State Office Building, 122 South, 915 Southwest Harrison St., Topeka, KS 66612-4986; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Kentucky
Division for Aging Services, Department for Social Services, 275 East Main St., 6th Floor West, Frankfort, KY 40621; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Louisiana
Governors Office of Elder Affairs, P.O. Box 80374, Baton Rouge, LA 70898-3074; [phone], [phone].
Maryland
Office on Aging, 301 West Preston St., 10th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Massachusetts
Executive Office of Elder Affairs, 1 Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02101; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Michigan
Citizens for Better Care, 416 N. Homer, Suite 101, Lansing, MI 48912-4700; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Minnesota
Board on Aging, Office of Ombudsman for Older Minnesotans, 444 Lafayette Rd., St. Paul, MN 55155-3843; [phone], or [phone].
Mississippi
Division of Aging and Adult Services, 421 West Pascagoula St., Jackson, MS 39201; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Missouri
Division of Aging, P.O. Box 1337, Jefferson City, MO 65102; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Montana
Governor's Office on Aging, Capitol Station, Helena, MT 59620; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Nebraska
Department on Aging, State Office Building, P.O. Box 95044, Lincoln, NE 68509; [phone], or -2307, [phone].
Nevada
Division for Aging Services, Department of Human Resources, 1665 Hot Springs Road, #158, Carson City, NV 89710; [phone].
New Hampshire
Division of Elderly and Adult Services, 6 Hazen Dr., Concord, NH 03301; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
New Mexico
Agency on Aging, 224 East Palace Ave., Ground Floor, Santa Fe, NM 87501; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
New York
Office for the Aging, Nelson A. Rockefeller Building, ESP, Albany, NY 12223; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
North Carolina
Division of Aging, Department of Human Resources, 693 Palmer Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603; [phone], toll free in-state: [phone].
North Dakota
Aging Services, Department of Human Services, 600 East Blvd., Bismarck, ND 58505; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Department of Aging, 50 West Broad St., 9th Floor, Columbus, OH 43266-0501; [phone], toll free in-state: [phone].
Oklahoma
Special Unit on Aging, P.O. Box 25352, Oklahoma City, OK 73125; [phone].
Oregon
Office of LTC Ombudsman, 2475 Lancaster Dr., Bldg. B, #9, Salem, OR 97310; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Pennsylvania
Department of Aging, 231 State St., Harrisburg, PA 17101; [phone].
Puerto Rico
Office of Elder Affairs, Call Box 50063, Old San Juan Station, San Juan, PR 00902; [phone].
Rhode Island
Department of Elderly Affairs, 160 Pine St., Providence, RI 02903; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
South Carolina
Office of the Governor, Division of Ombudsman and Citizens' Service, 1205 Pendleton St., Columbia, SC 29201; [phone].
South Dakota
Office of Adult Services and Aging, 700 Governors Dr., Pierre, SD 57501; [phone].
Tennessee
Commission on Aging, 706 Church St., Suite 201, Nashville, TN 37219; [phone].
Texas
Department on Aging, P.O. Box 12786, Capitol Station, Austin, TX 78711; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Division of Aging and Adult Services, P.O. Box 45500, Salt Lake City, UT 84145-9500; [phone].
Vermont
Department of Rehabilitation and Aging, 103 South Main St., Waterbury, VT 05676; [phone].
Virginia
Department for the Aging, 700 East Franklin St., 10th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219; [phone], toll free in-state: [phone], or [phone] (long term care).
Washington
South King County Multi-Service Center, 1200 South, 336 St., P.O. Box 23699, Federal Way, WA 98903-0699; [phone]; [phone].
West Virginia
Commission on Aging, State Capitol, 1900 Kanola East, Holly Grove, WV 25325-0160; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Wisconsin
Board on Aging and Long Term Care, 214 North Hamilton St., Madison, WI 53703; [phone].
Wyoming
Long Term Care Ombudsman, 900 8th St., Wheatland, WY 82201; [phone].
NURSING HOMES
pharmacists and pharmacies
    Type of Complaint
-    Your pharmacist neglects to warn you about taking a certain drug while operating heavy machinery.
-    You were charged for 100 pills, but the pharmacist gave you only 75.
-    Your pharmacist is rude and impatient with you when you ask questions about your prescription.
-    Your pharmacist dispenses the wrong prescription for you and you have a serious allergic reaction to the drug.
       Contact:
    State Pharmacy Boards
    See listing below
    for the Board in your state
    Help Available
    Information: yes
    Investigation: yes
    Mediation/Arbitration: yes
    Legal advice: yes
    Legal representation: no
Like many licensed professionals, pharmacists are required to be licensed by the state they practice their trade in. Although that license doesn't guarantee that the pharmacist will always do his or her job correctly, it does give you some recourse if you feel that the pharmacist has acted unprofessionally or negligently. If you have a complaint about a pharmacist, contact your state's Pharmacy Board (listed below), either by calling or writing, and they will look into the matter for you.
If the Board's investigation shows that you do have a legitimate complaint, they will decide what action to take against the pharmacist. Depending on the seriousness of the complaint, the Board may just tell the pharmacist to cease his or her offensive behavior, or they may conduct a formal hearing that could result in a suspension or revoking of their license to practice.
PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES
State Pharmacy Boards
Alabama
Alabama State Board of Pharmacy, 1 Perimeter Park South, Suite 425 South, Birmingham, AL 35243; [phone].
Alaska
Department of Commerce and Economic Development, Division of Occupational Licensing, P.O. Box 110806, Juneau, AK 99811; [phone].
Arizona
State Board of Pharmacy, 5060 N. 19th Ave. Suite 101, Phoenix, AZ 85015; [phone]. Complaints in writing only.
Arkansas
Board of Pharmacy, 320 W. Capital, Suite 802, Little Rock, AR 72201; [phone].
California
State Board of Pharmacy, 400 R Street, #4070, Sacramento, CA 95814; [phone].
Colorado
Board of Pharmacy, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1310, Denver, CO 80202; [phone].
Connecticut
Drug Control Division, 165 Capital Ave., Room G-37, Hartford, CT 06106, [phone].
Delaware
Board of Pharmacies, Cooper Bldg., Room 205, Federal & Waters St., Dover, DE 19901; [phone].
District of Columbia
Board of Pharmacy, Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical and Medical Control Division, 614 H Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001; [phone]. Complaints in writing only.
Florida
State Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, Pharmacy Program Office, 1317 Winewood Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32399; [phone].
Georgia
Board of Pharmacy, 166 Pryor St. S.W., Atlanta, GA 30303; [phone]. Complaints in writing only.
Hawaii
R.I.C.O., P.O. Box 2399, Honolulu, HI 96804; [phone].
Idaho
Board of Pharmacy, 280 North 8th St., Suite 204, Boise, ID 83720; [phone].
Illinois
State Board of Pharmacy, 100 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601; [phone].
Indiana
State Board of Pharmacy, 402 W. Washington St., #041, P.O. Box 82067, Indianapolis, IN 46024; [phone].
Board of Pharmacy, Attn: Chief Investigator, 1209 East Court, Des Moines, IA 50319; [phone].
Kansas
Board of Pharmacy, Landon State Office Building, 900 Jackson St., Room 513, Topeka, KS 66612; [phone].
Kentucky
Board of Pharmacy, 1228 U.S. 127 South, Frankfort, KY 40601; [phone].
Louisiana
Board of Pharmacy, 5615 Corporate Blvd. Suite 8E, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-2537; [phone].
Maine
Department of Professional Regulations, State House #35, Augusta, ME 04333; [phone].
Maryland
Board of Pharmacy, 4201 Patterson Ave., Baltimore, MD 21215; [phone].
Massachusetts
State Board of Pharmacy, State Office Building, Government Center, 100 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02202; [phone].
Michigan
Board of Pharmacy, P.O. Box 30018, Lansing, MI 48909; [phone].
Minnesota
Board of Pharmacy, 2700 University Ave., West #107, St. Paul, MN 55114-1079; [phone].
Mississippi
State Board of Pharmacy, Suite D, C & F Plaza, 2310 Hwy. 80 West, Jackson, MS 39204; [phone].
Missouri
State Board of Pharmacy, 3605 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, MO 65109; [phone].
Montana
State Board of Pharmacy, 111 N. Jackson Street, P.O. Box 200513, Helena, MT 59620-0513; [phone].
Nebraska
Bureau of Examining Boards, State Department of Health, Attn: Board of Pharmacy, 301 Centennial Mall South, P.O. Box 95007, Lincoln, NE 68509; [phone].
Nevada
State Board of Pharmacy, 1201 Terminal Way, Suite 212, Reno, NV 89502; [phone].
New Hampshire
State Board of Pharmacy, 57 Regional Drive, Concord, NH 03301; [phone].
New Jersey
Board of Pharmacy, 124 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102; [phone].
New York
Office of Professional Discipline, One Park Ave., New York, NY 10016; [phone].
North Carolina
Board of Pharmacy, P.O. Box 459, Carrboro, NC 27510; [phone].
North Dakota
State Board of Pharmacy, P.O. Box 1354, Bismarck, ND 58502; [phone].
State Board of Pharmacy, 77 South High St., 17th Floor, Columbus, OH 43266-0320; [phone].
Oklahoma
State Board of Pharmacy, 4545 N. Lincoln, Suite 112, Oklahoma City, OK 73105; [phone].
Oregon
Board of Pharmacy, 800 NW Oregon Street #9, Suite 425, Portland, OR 97232; [phone].
Pennsylvania
Board of Pharmacy, P.O. Box 2649, Harrisburg, PA 17105; [phone].
Rhode Island
State Department of Health and Drug Control, 304 Cannon Bldg., 3 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908; [phone].
South Carolina
State Board of Pharmacy, 1026 Sumter St., Room 209, P.O. Box 11927, Columbia, SC 29211; [phone].
South Dakota
State Board of Pharmacy, P.O. Box 518, Pierre, SD 57501; [phone].
Tennessee
Board of Pharmacy, 500 James Robertson Pkwy., Nashville, TN 37243-1143; [phone].
Texas
State Board of Pharmacy, 8505 Cross Park Drive, Suite 110, Austin, TX 78754; [phone].
Board of Pharmacy, Heber Wells Building, 160 East 300 South, P.O. Box 45805, Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0805; [phone].
Vermont
State Board of Pharmacy, c/o Carla Preston, 109 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05609-1106; [phone].
Virginia
State Board of Pharmacy, 6606 W. Broad, 6th Floor, Richmond, VA 23230-1717; [phone].
Washington
Board of Pharmacy, 1300 Quince SE, Mail Stop 7863, Washington Education Association Building, Olympia, WA 98504-7863; [phone].
West Virginia
State Board of Pharmacy, 236 Capital St., Charleston, WV 25301; [phone].
Wisconsin
State Department of Regulation and Licensing, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, WI 53708; [phone].
Wyoming
State Board of Pharmacy, 1720 South Poplar St., Suite 5, Casper, WY 82601; [phone].
PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES
prescription fraud
    Type of Complaint
-    Your friend brags to you that his doctor sells her prescriptions for valium under the table.
-    Your doctor offers to sell you a prescription for codeine.
-    Even though you've recovered from your depression, your doctor offers to sell you anti-depressants directly whenever you want them at half the normal price.
       Contact:
    Office of Diversion Control
    Drug Enforcement Agency
    Washington, DC 20537
    [phone]
    Help Available
    Information: yes
    Investigation: yes
    Mediation/Arbitration: n/a
    Legal advice: no
    Legal representation: no
If you know of a doctor who's got his or her own drug dealership going on the side, selling drugs or prescriptions for drugs that are controlled substances, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) wants to know about it. Not only does the DEA investigate drug dealers on the street, they also respond to complaints involving physicians who are abusing their privileged access to drugs that under any other circumstances would be illegal.
Upon receiving your complaint about a doctor, DEA investigators will look into it and try to determine if there's evidence to support your report. If they believe there is evidence that the doctor is dealing illegally in prescription drugs, they can bring criminal charges against the doctor, and if he's found guilty, have his license revoked or send him to prison.
PRESCRIPTION FRAUD
product safety defects
    Type of Complaint
-    The paint on a toy doll is peeling off, and your kid eats it.
-    You buy a new high chair that has sharp metal screws exposed that scratch your baby's legs.
-    Your new electric blender falls apart when you puree.
-    A halloween mask interferes with your child's breathing.
-    The smoke detector you just bought won't go off even when you set fire to it.
-    Your son is injured when his all terrain vehicle flips over at a low speed.
       Contact:
    Consumer Product Safety Commission
    5401 Westbard Ave.
    Washington, DC 20207
    [phone]
    Help Available
    Information: yes
    Investigation: yes
    Mediation/Arbitration: no
    Legal advice: yes
    Legal representation: no
There are a few steps you should take to complain about the safety of a product that you've bought. First report the defective product to the store from which you bought it, and then report it to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) toll-free hotline. The CPSC will review your complaint, and depending on the circumstances and the number of similar complaints they are getting, they might decide to begin an investigation of the product and the manufacturer.
The CPSC, however, will not sue a company for you or help you get compensation from it for any injuries you may have suffered from one of their defective products. What they can do is investigate a company on the behalf of the general public, and order a recall of the products, or if necessary, seek legal action against it to stop them from manufacturing and distributing their unsafe products.
       Contact:
    State Consumer Protection Offices
    See page 647 for the office nearest you
    Help Available
    Information: yes
    Investigation: yes
    Mediation/Arbitration: yes
    Legal advice: yes
    Legal representation: no
As far as your own particular complaint against the company, you should contact your state's Consumer Protection Office. They will help by investigating your complaint and trying to work out a solution with the manufacturer or seller of the defective product. Also keep in mind that when negotiating a settlement with a company concerning a defective product, you can get plenty of useful statistics on product-related injuries from the Consumer Product Safety Commission to support your case.
PRODUCT SAFETY DEFECTS
radon
    Type of Complaint
-    Your neighbor says he has radon gas in his basement and thinks you should get your house tested.
-    You can't find a contractor whom you trust to fix the radon problem in your home.
-    You don't know where to find a reliable radon detection kit.
       Contact:
    Radon Division (6604-J)
    Office of Radon Programs
    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
    401 M St., SW
    Washington, DC 20460
    [phone]
    (800) SOS RADON
    Help Available
    Information: yes
    Investigation: no
    Mediation/Arbitration: no
    Legal advice: yes
    Legal representation: no
Since 1985 when dangerous levels of radon gas were found in homes all across the U.S., homeowners have been asking a lot of questions about their safety. To better address this large demand for information and assistance, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and each state have set up special Radon Offices (see listing below for the Radon office in your state). Although these offices won't come out and test your home for radon for you, they can answer any questions you might have, including how to test your home, where to find a licensed contractor to do any needed repairs, and information on whether or not high levels of radon have been discovered in the homes in your area.
RADON
#State Radon Offices
Alabama
Division of Radiation Control, Alabama Department of Public Health, 434 Monroe #510, Montgomery, AL 36130; [phone], [phone].
Alaska
Radiological Health Program, Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Box 110613, Juneau, AK 99811-0613; [phone].
Arizona
Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency, 4814 S. 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85040; [phone].
Arkansas
Division of Radiation Control and Emergency Management, Arkansas Department of Health, 4815 W. Markham St., Little Rock, AR 72205-3867; [phone].
California
California Department of Health Services, Room 334, 2151 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94704; [phone].
Radiation Management, County of Los Angeles, Department of Health Services, 2615 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007; [phone].
Colorado
Radiation Control Division, Colorado Department of Health, 4300 Cherry Creek Dr. South, Denver, CO 80222-1530; [phone].
Connecticut
Radon Program, Toxic Hazards Section, Connecticut Department of Health Services, 150 Washington St., Hartford, CT 06106; [phone].
Delaware
Division of Public Health, Delaware Bureau of Environmental Health, P.O. Box 637, Dover, DE 19901; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in DE).
District of Columbia
D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, 613 G St., NW, Room 1014, Washington, DC 20001; [phone].
Florida
Office of Radiation Control, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in FL).
Georgia
Environmental Protection Division, Georgia Department of Human Resources, 878 Peachtree St., Room 100, Atlanta, GA 30309; [phone], [phone].
Hawaii
Environmental Protection and Health Services Division, Hawaii Department of Health, 591 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96813; [phone].
Idaho
Office of Environmental Health, Division of Health, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 4th Floor, 450 W. State St., Boise, ID 83720; [phone] or [phone].
Illinois
Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety, Office of Environmental Safety, 1301 Knotts St., Springfield, IL 62703; [phone] or [phone].
Indiana
Division of Industrial Hygiene & Radiological Health, Indiana State Board of Health, 1330 W. Michigan St., P.O. Box 1964, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1964; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in IN).
Bureau of Radiological Health, Iowa Department of Public Health, Lucas State Office Bldg., Des Moines, IA 50319-0075; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in IA).
Kansas
Bureau of Air Quality and Radiation Control, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, 109 SW 9th Street, Mills Building, #602, Topeka, KS 66612-1274; [phone].
Kentucky
Radiation Control Branch, Division of Radiation and Product Safety, Department of Health Services, Cabinet for Human Resources, 275 E. Main St., Frankfort, KY 40621; [phone].
Louisiana
Louisiana Nuclear Energy Division, P.O. Box 14690, Baton Rouge, LA 70898-4690; [phone].
Louisiana Radiation Pest Service, P.O. Box 82135, 7290 Blue Bonett, 2nd Floor, Baton Rouge, LA 70810.
Maine
Indoor Air Program, Division of Health Engineering, Maine Department of Human Services, 157 Capitol Street, State House Station 10, Augusta, ME 04333; [phone] or [phone].
Maryland
Center for Radiological Health, Maryland Department of Environment, 2500 Broening Highway, Baltimore, MD 21224; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in MD).
Massachusetts
Radiation Control Program, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, 23 Service Center, North Hampton, MA 01060; [phone], or [phone] in Boston.
Michigan
Division of Radiological Health, Michigan Department of Public Health, 3423 N. Logan, P.O. Box 30195, Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing, MI 48909; [phone].
Minnesota
Section of Radiation Control, Environmental Health Division, Minnesota Department of Health, 925 Delaware St., SE, P.O. Box 59040, Minneapolis, MN 55459-0040; [phone] or [phone].
Mississippi
Division of Radiological Health, Mississippi Department of Health, 3150 Lawson St., P.O. Box 1700, Jackson, MS 39215-1700; [phone] or [phone].
Missouri
Bureau of Radiological Health, Missouri Department of Health, 1730 E. Elm, P.O. Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in MO).
Montana
Occupational Radiation Health Bureau, Montana Department of Health and Environmental Sciences, Cogswell Bldg., Helena, MT 59620; [phone].
Nebraska
Division of Radiological Health, Nebraska Department of Health, 301 Centennial Mall South, P.O. Box 95007, Lincoln, NE 68509; [phone] or [phone].
Nevada
Radiological Health Section, Health Division, Nevada Department of Human Resources, 505 E. King St., #101, Carson City, NV 89710; [phone].
New Hampshire
Bureau of Radiological Health, Division of Public Health Services, Health and Welfare Bldg., 6 Hazen Dr., Concord, NH 03301-6527; [phone] or [phone].
New Jersey
Radiation Protection Element, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, 729 Alexander Rd., Princeton, NJ 08540; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in NJ).
New Mexico
Radiation Licensing and Registration Section, New Mexico Environmental Improvement Division, Box 26110, Market Place, Suite 4, Santa Fe, NM 87502; [phone].
New York
Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection, New York State Health Department, 2 University Plaza, Albany, NY 12237; [phone], or [phone].
North Carolina
Radiation Protection Section, Division of Facility Services, North Carolina Department of Human Resources, 3825 Barrett Dr., Raleigh, NC 27609; [phone].
North Dakota
North Dakota Department of Health, Missouri Office Bldg., 1200 Missouri Ave., Room 304, P.O. Box 5120, Bismarck, ND 58502-5520; [phone].
Radiological Health Program, Ohio Department of Health, 35 E. Chestnut Street, P.O. Box 118, Columbus, OH 43266-0118; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in OH).
Oklahoma
Radiation and Special Hazards Service, Consumer Protection Service #0202, 1000 NE 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73117-1299; [phone].
Oregon
Oregon State Health Department, Radiation Control Section, 800 NE Oregon, #705, Portland, OR 97232; [phone] or [phone].
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, Bureau of Radiation Protection, P.O Box 2063, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2063; [phone], or (800) 23-RADON (in PA).
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Radiological Health Division, G.P.O. Call Box 70184, Rio Piedras, PR 00936; [phone].
Rhode Island
Division of Occupational Health and Radiation, Rhode Island Department of Health, 206 Cannon Bldg., 3 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908; [phone].
South Carolina
Bureau of Radiological Health, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, 2600 Bull St., Columbia, SC 29201; [phone]/4631 or [phone].
South Dakota
Division of Public Health, Licensing & Linesure, Radiation Protection, 445 E. Capitol, Pierre, SD 57501-3181; [phone].
Tennessee
Division of Air Pollution Control, Bureau of Environmental Health, Department of Health and Environment, Custom House, 701 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37219-5403; [phone] or [phone].
Texas
Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, 1100 W. 49th St., Austin, TX 78756-3189; [phone] or [phone].
State of Utah, Division of Radiation Control, 168 North, 1950 West, P.O. Box 144850, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4850; [phone] or [phone].
Vermont
Division of Occupational and Radiological Health, Vermont Department of Health, 10 Baldwin St., Montpelier, VT 05602; [phone] or [phone].
Virginia
Bureau of Radiological Health, Department of Health, 1500 E. Main Street, #104A, P.O. Box 2448, Richmond, VA 23218; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in VA).
Virgin Islands
Division of Environmental Protection, Department of Planning and Natural Resources, 50 Nisky Center, #231,N, #458 Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, VI 00802; [phone].
Washington
Environmental Protection Section, Washington Office of Radiation Protection, Thurston AirDustrial Center, Bldg. 5, P.O. Box 47827, Olympia, WA 98504; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in WA).
West Virginia
Department of Environmental Health, West Virginia Department of Health, Radiological Division, 815 Quarrier Street, #418, Charleston, WV 25301; [phone] or [phone].
Wisconsin
Radiation Protection Section, Division of Health, Department of Health & Social Services, P.O. Box 309, Madison, WI 53701-0309; [phone].
Wyoming
Environmental Health, Department of Health & Social Service, Hathaway Bldg., 4th Floor, Cheyenne, WY 82002-0710; [phone].
RADON
Tanning devices and salons
    Type of Complaint
-    An ad for a tanning lamp promises medical benefits such as reducing blood pressure, treating diabetes, improving your sex life, and promoting vitamin D production.
-    The timing device on a sun lamp in a tanning salon cannot be controlled by the customer.
-    A tanning salon does not provide you with protective eyewear because they claim it is perfectly safe without using any.
       Contact:
    Food and Drug Administration
    Center for Devices and Radiological Health
    Office of Compliance and
    Surveillance (HSV-312)
    1390 Piccard Dr.
    Rockville, MD 20850
    [phone]
    Help Available
    Information: yes
    Investigation: yes
    Mediation/Arbitration: yes
    Legal advice: yes
    Legal representation: no
According to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, the only labeling claim that a tanning device can make is that it browns your skin. Any other claims, such as safety, reduced blood pressure, and so on, are illegal. If you find advertising or labeling that makes illegal claims, contact the FDA or the Federal Trade Commission, and if they find that the labels and ads are in fact misleading, they can order to have them stopped.
If you've noticed or experienced a health threat involving a tanning device, whether at a tanning salon or from a product advertised in a publication or on television, contact an FDA regional office nearest you (listed on page 639).
Depending on the case, the FDA may send out an agent to investigate the complaint, and if they find a violation has occurred, they will send the manufacturer of the tanning salon involved a cease and desist letter asking for them to correct the safety violation. Usually a letter from the FDA will do the trick, but if the company in question refuses to listen to the FDA's requests, the FDA may go to court and have the equipment seized.
Keep in mind, though, that the FDA will get involved with private tanning salons only if there is a serious health risk. They aren't going to get into complaints about billing or the quality of your tan or their service, nor will they represent you in court if you are injured at a tanning salon. You can, however, use whatever findings they come up with in an investigation if you plan to pursue the matter in court on your own.
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doctors
    Type of Complaint
-    Your new nose job makes you look like Porky Pig.
-    Your doctor charges you for procedures that weren't performed.
-    You thought you were going to have your broken arm set in a cast but ended up having it amputated.
-    Your doctor makes repeated sexual advances toward you, even with his assistants in the room.
-    The surgeon who operated on your hernia left a sponge in your stomach.
       Contact:
    State Medical Examining Boards
    See listing below
    Help Available
    Information: yes
    Investigation: yes
    Mediation/Arbitration: yes
    Legal advice: yes
    Legal representation: no
Each state licenses the doctors who practice in it, and each Medical Examining Board will take your complaint and bring it before a panel of doctors and lawyers for review. If they find evidence that a violation of the law or ethical code has taken place, the panel may decide to bring the case up in front of the state Medical Board.
Depending on the complaint, if the doctor is found guilty, he or she could face formal reprimands, suspensions, and license revocations. You can also call these offices and find out if a doctor has been brought up on any public formal hearings involving his/her conduct.
The Medical Boards will also look into billing complaints that you have with your doctor. They'll contact the doctor for his or her side of the dispute and then decide what action should be taken to resolve the problem.
DOCTORS
State Medical Examining Boards
Alabama
State Board of Medical Examiners, 848 Washington Ave., or P.O. Box 946, Montgomery, AL 36102-0946; [phone].
Alaska
State Medical Board, Frontier State of Alaska Bldg., 3601 C St., Suite 722, Anchorage, AK 995; [phone].
Arizona
State Board of Medical Examiners, 2001 W. Camelback Rd., #300, Phoenix, AZ 85015; [phone].
Arkansas
State Medical Board, 2100 River Front Drive, Suite 200, Little Rock, AR 72202; [phone].
California
Medical Board of California, 1426 Howe Avenue, Sacramento, CA 98525; [phone].
Colorado
Board of Medical Examiners, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1300, Denver, CO 80202-5140; [phone].
Connecticut
Division of Medical Quality Assurance, 150 Washington St., Hartford, CT 06106; [phone].
Delaware
Board of Medical Practice, Margaret o'Neill Building, 2nd Floor, Federal & Court Sts., Dover, DE 19903; [phone].
District of Columbia
Board of Medicine, 605 G St., NW, Room 202, Lower Level, or P.O. Box 37200, Washington, DC 20001-7200; [phone].
Florida
Board of Medicine, Northwood Centre #60, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0792; [phone].
Georgia
Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, 166 Pryor St., SW, Atlanta, GA 30303; [phone].
Hawaii
Board of Medical Examiners, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, 1010 Richard St., or P.O. Box 3469, Honolulu, HI 96801; [phone].
Idaho
State Board of Medicine, 280 N. 8th, Suite 202, Statehouse Mail, Boise, ID 83720-2680; [phone].
Illinois
Dept. of Professional Regulation, 320 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62786; [phone].
Indiana
Health Professions Service Bureau, 402 W. Washington, Room 041, Indianapolis, IN 46204; [phone].
State Board of Medical Examiners, State Capitol Complex, 1209 E. Court Ave., Executive Hills West, Des Moines, IA 50319-0180; [phone].
Kansas
State Board of Healing Arts, 235 S. Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS 66603; [phone].
Kentucky
Board of Medical Licensure, Hurtuburne Medical Center, 310 Whittington Pkwy, Suite 1B, Louisville, KY 40222; [phone].
Louisiana
State Board of Medical Examiners, 830 Union St. #100, New Orleans, LA 70112; [phone].
Maine
Board of Registration In Medicine, State House Station #137, or Two Bangor St., Augusta, ME 04333; [phone].
Maryland
Board of Physician Quality Assurance, 4201 Patterson Ave., 3rd Floor, or P.O. Box 2571, Baltimore, MD 21215; [phone].
Massachusetts
Board of Registration In Medicine, Ten West St., Boston, MA 02111; [phone].
Michigan
Board of Medicine, 611 W. Ottawa Street, or P.O. Box 30018, Lansing, MI 48933; [phone].
Minnesota
Board of Medical Examiners, 2700 University Ave. S.E., Suite 106, St. Paul, MN 55114-1080; [phone].
Mississippi
State Board of Medical Licensure, 2688-D Insurance Center Dr., Jackson, MS 39216; [phone].
Missouri
State Board of Registration For The Healing Arts, 3605 Missouri Blvd., or P.O. Box 4, Jefferson City, MO 65102; [phone].
Montana
Board of Medical Examiners, P.O. Box 200513, 111 N. Jackson, Helena, MT 59620-0513; [phone].
Nebraska
State Board of Examiners in Medicine and Surgery, 301 Centennial Mall South, or P.O. Box 95007, Lincoln, NE 68509-5007; [phone].
Nevada
State Board of Medical Examiners, 1105 Terminal Way, Suite 301, or P.O. Box 7238, Reno, NV 89510; [phone].
New Hampshire
Board of Registration in Medicine, Health and Welfare Building, Hazen Dr., Concord, NH 03301; [phone].
New Jersey
State Board of Medical Examiners, 28 W. State St., Room 602, Trenton, NJ 08608; [phone].
New Mexico
State Board of Medical Examiners, 491 Old Santa Fe Trail, Lamy Building, 2nd Floor, or P.O. Box 20001, Santa Fe, NM 87504; [phone].
New York
State Board for Medicine, Room 3023, Cultural Education Center, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12230; [phone].
New York Board for Professional Medial Conduct, New York State Department of Health, #438, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0614; [phone].
North Carolina
Board of Medical Examiners, P.O. Box 26808, or 1203 Front Street, Raleigh, NC 27609-6608; [phone].
North Dakota
State Board of Medical Examiners, City Center Plaza, 418 E. Broadway, Suite 12, Bismarck, ND 58501; [phone].
State Medical Board, 77 S. High St., 17th Floor, Columbus, OH 43266-0315; [phone].
Oklahoma
State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, 5104 N. Francis, Suite C, Oklahoma City, OK 73118; [phone].
Oregon
Board of Medical Examiners, 620 Crown Plaza, 1500 SW First Ave., Portland, OR 97201-5826; [phone].
Pennsylvania
State Board of Medicine, Transportation and Safety Building, Room 612, Commonwealth Ave. & Forster St., Harrisburg, PA 17120; [phone].
Puerto Rico
Board of Medical Examiners, Kennedy Ave., ILA Building, Hogar del Obrero Portuario, Piso 8, Puerto Nuevo, PR 00920; [phone].
Rhode Island
Board of Licensure and Discipline, Department of Health, 3 Capitol Hill, Cannon Building, Room 205, Providence, RI 02908; [phone].
South Carolina
State Board of Medical Examiners, P.O. Box 12245, 1220 Pickens St., Columbia, SC 29211; [phone].
South Dakota
State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners, 1323 S. Minnesota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57105; [phone].
Tennessee
State Board of Medical Examiners, 283 Plus Park Blvd., Nashville, TN 37247-1010; [phone].
Texas
State Board of Medical Examiners, 12 Center Creek, #300, Austin, TX 78754; [phone].
Physicians Licensing Board, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, Heber M Wells Building, 4th Floor, 160 E. 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84145; [phone].
Vermont
Board of Medical Practice, Licensing and Registration, Pavilion Office Building, 109 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05609; [phone], [phone] (VT).
Virginia
Board of Medicine, 6606 W. Broad Street, 4th Floor, Richmond, VA 23230-1770; [phone].
Virgin Islands
Board of Medical Examiners, Department of Health, 48 Sugar Estate, St. Thomas, VI 00802; [phone].
Washington
Board of Medical Examiners, Department of Health Licensing, 1300 Quince St., EY25, or P.O. Box 866, Olympia, WA 98504; [phone].
West Virginia
Board of Medicine, 101 Dee Dr., Charleston, WV 25311; [phone].
Wisconsin
Medical Examining Board, 1400 E. Washington Ave., or P.O. Box 8935, Madison, WI 53708; [phone].
Wyoming
Board of Medical Examiners, 2301 Central Ave., 2nd floor, Barrett Building, Cheyenne, WY 82002; [phone].
DOCTORS
fish and seafood
    Type of Complaint
-    A can of tuna you opened has bones in it.
-    The processed lobster substitute you bought smells like beef.
-    The clam chowder you bought has half an inch of sand on the bottom of the can.
       Contact:
    National Marine Fisheries Service
    National Oceanic and
    Atmospheric Administration
    U.S. Department of Commerce
    1335 East-West Hwy., Room 6142
    Silver Spring, MD 20910
    [phone]
    Help Available
    Information: yes
    Investigation: yes
    Mediation/Arbitration: yes
    Legal advice: n/a
    Legal representation: no
Unlike meat and poultry, the processing of seafood is not regulated by the federal government. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), however, has a voluntary inspection program for seafood processors that want their products and facilities inspected and graded. Currently only about 12 percent of the seafood processors in the U.S. participate in this program, but the ones that do have to obey any findings of NMFS inspections.
If you've got a complaint about a seafood product, and you want to report it to the NMFS, you'll have to keep a couple of things in mind: 1) The NMFS has authority only over the processing of the seafood, which means that if your complaint has to do with, say, spoilage, the problem could have been caused by the store you bought it from or by the company that shipped the product from the processor. That is not to say that spoilage can't be caused by the processing, but the chances of pinpointing the cause will be more difficult. Whereas finding a rock in your can of tuna is more clearly a processing problem. 2) For the NMFS to act on your complaint, the product must have been processed by a company that is participating in their inspection program.
Once you submit a complaint to the NMFS (see list below for the office nearest you), they'll first look to see if the company that processed the seafood is participating in their inspection program. If the company is participating, the NMFS will contact the company about the complaint and ask them to look into it, or, depending on the seriousness of the problem, the NMFS may inspect the processing company first hand. Either way, if the investigation shows that the processor has a problem with the way they're making the seafood, the NMFS can force them to correct the problem, and if they don't, they can be dropped from participating in the inspection program.
FISH AND SEAFOOD
National Marine Fisheries Service Offices
Alaska
P.O. Box 021668, Juneau, AK 99802-1668; [phone]
Northeast
8484 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910; [phone].
Northwest
7600 Sandpoint Way, NE C15700, Seattle, WA 98115; [phone]
Southeast
9450 Koger Blvd., Suite 106, St. Petersburg, FL 33702; [phone]
Southwest
300 S. Ferry, Room 2022, Terminal Island, CA.
FISH AND SEAFOOD
free medical care
    Type of Complaint
-    When you ask for information about free medical care at your hospital, they say they don't have any, even though they do.
-    A hospital won't give you free medical care because they say your income is too high, even though it isn't.
-    You end up paying for medical care at a hospital that you wouldn't have had to if they had let you know about how you could get it for free.
       Contact:
    U.S. Department of Health
    and Human Resources
    Health Resource and Services Administration
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone] (in MD)
    [phone] (outside MD)
    Help Available
    Information: yes
    Investigation: yes
    Mediation/Arbitration: yes
    Legal advice: yes
    Legal representation: no
Under the federal Hill-Burton law, hospitals and other health facilities that receive money for construction and modernization from the federal government must provide certain services free to those who are unable to pay. If you think a facility that is participating in the Hill-Burton program has unfairly denied you free medical care, write the regional office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services serving your state listed below.
Be sure to include copies of all relevant documents, along with the names of people and facilities involved. Your complaint will be looked into, and if the investigator finds that a facility has unfairly denied you health care that you are entitled to under the Hill-Burton law, they can demand that the facility provide you with the health care coming to you. In the unlikely event that the hospital refuses to comply, it could have its federal funding cut off.
FREE MEDICAL CARE
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Region I
John F. Kennedy Federal Building, Room 2100, Government Center, Boston, MA 02203; [phone]. Serving: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Region II
Federal Building, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278; [phone]. Serving: New York, New Jersey, Puerto, Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
Region III
P.O. Box 13716, 3535 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19101; [phone]. Serving: Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and District of Columbia.
Region IV
101 Marietta Tower, 15th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30323; [phone]. Serving: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Region V
105 W. Adams St., Chicago, IL 60603; [phone]. Serving: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Region VI
1200 Main Tower Building, Room 1100, Dallas, TX 75202; [phone]. Serving: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Region VII
601 E. 12th St., Kansas City, MO 64106; [phone]. Serving: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.
Region VIII
1961 Stout St., Denver, CO 80294; [phone]. Serving: Colorado, Montana, North Dakota South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
Region IX
Federal Office Building, 50 United Nations Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94102; [phone]. Serving: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Guam, Trust Territory of Pacific Islands, and American Samoa.
Region X
2201 6th Ave., Seattle, WA 98121; [phone]. Serving: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
FREE MEDICAL CARE
health and safety hazards at wor
    Type of Complaint
-    The repetitious work on the assembly line at work is causing chronic pain in your arms and hands.
-    You were fired because you pointed out health hazards on the job to your boss.
-    There is asbestos insulation falling from the ceiling above your desk at work.
-    Your boss continues to make you use power tools with faulty wiring even after you've pointed it out to him.
       Contact:
    Office of Field Programs
    Occupational Safety and Health Administration
    U.S. Department of Labor
    200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N3603
    Washington, DC 20210
    [phone]
    Help Available
    Information: yes
    Investigation: yes
    Mediation/Arbitration: yes
    Legal advice: yes
    Legal representation: yes
Without knowing it, you might be exposed to situations on the job that violate federal health and safety standards. But if you suspect that conditions on your job threaten your health or safety, contact the nearest Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regional office nearest you (listed below).
OSHA will review your complaint and decide if a federal OSHA safety standard is possibly being violated. To do this, they will send out an investigator to inspect your work place. If the inspection proves that OSHA laws have been violated, they may give your company a citation, impose financial penalties, and force the company to correct the violation. If the company refuses, OSHA may take them to court to enforce the law.
If you think you've been fired, demoted, transferred, or have experienced other forms of discipline for bringing health and safety violations to the attention to your boss, OSHA will investigate your complaint, and if they find that you've been mistreated for reporting an OSHA violation, they can force your company to reinstate you with back pay to your former position. Keep in mind, though, that if you feel that you might lose your job by reporting a health violation, contact OSHA directly. To protect your job, OSHA will not tell your company who filed the complaint against them.
HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS AT WORK
Occupational Health and Safety Administration Regional Offices
Atlanta
U.S. Department of Labor, 1371 Peachtree St., NE, Room 111, Atlanta, GA 30367; [phone]; OSHA: [phone].
Boston
U.S. Department of Labor, JFK Building, Room 1612-C, Government Center, Boston, MA 02203; [phone]; OSHA [phone].
Chicago
U.S. Department of Labor, New Federal Building, Room 570B, 230 S. Dearborn St., IL 60604; [phone]; OSHA: [phone].
Dallas
U.S. Department of Labor, 525 Griffin St., Federal Building, Room 840, Dallas, TX 75202; [phone]; OSHA: [phone].
Denver
U.S. Department of Labor, 1412 Federal Office Building, 1961 Stout St., Denver, CO 80294; [phone]; OSHA: [phone].
Kansas City
U.S. Department of Labor, Federal Office Building, Room 2011, 911 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106; [phone]; OSHA: [phone].
New York
U.S. Department of Labor, 201 Varick St., New York, NY 10014; [phone]; OSHA: [phone].
Philadelphia
U.S. Department of Labor, Gateway Building, Room 1310, 3535 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104; [phone]; OSHA: [phone].
San Francisco
U.S. Department of Labor, 450 Golden Gate Ave., Room 9418, San Francisco, CA 94102; [phone]; OSHA: [phone].
Seattle
U.S. Department of Labor, Federal Office Building, 909 First Ave., Room 3048, Seattle, WA 98174; [phone]; OSHA [phone].
HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS AT WORK
health fraud
    Type of Complaint
-    A medical supply company sells you a miracle cure for cancer that turns out to be aspirin.
-    A man, posing as a doctor, promises to cure your arthritis by giving you injections of a new drug that turns out to be sugar water.
-    The $1,000 cure for AIDS you bought is actually a bottle of multi-vitamins along with advice to drink a lot of water.
       Contact:
    Your State Consumer Protection Office
    See listing below
    Help Available
    Information: yes
    Investigation: yes
    Mediation/Arbitration: yes
    Legal advice: yes
    Legal representation: no
Con artists have been selling miracle cures for diabetes, cancer, arthritis, old age, and hair loss for centuries, and unsuspecting people have been making them rich for just as long. And if you find yourself the victim of one of these scams, contact your state's Consumer Protection Office (listed below).
After receiving your complaint, they will investigate it by contacting the company in question and getting their side of the story. They may then decide to mediate a settlement between you and the company, which could result in you getting your money back and getting the company stopped from continuing their illegal practices.
If a state's Consumer Protection Office gets enough complaints about a particular company, they may decide to start a formal investigation that could result in legal action against the company. If the company is found guilty of fraud, it may be forced to pay back money to the people they cheated and stop selling their product, and they may even have their business license revoked and have to pay civil fines.
HEALTH FRAUD
 State Consumer Protection Offices
Alabama
Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, 11 S. Union St., Montgomery, AL 36130; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in AL).
Alaska
Attorney General, 1031 W. Fourth Ave., Suite 200, Anchorage, AK 99501; [phone].
Arizona
Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, 1275 W. Washington St., Room 259, Phoenix, AZ 85007; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in AZ).
Arkansas
Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, 200 Tower Building, 323 Center St., Suite 200, Little Rock, AR 72201; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in AR).
California
Public Inquiry Unit, Office of Attorney General, 1515 K St., Suite 511, or P.O. Box 944255, Sacramento, CA 94244-2550; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in CA).
California Department of Consumer Affairs, 1020 N St., Sacramento, CA 95814; [phone], [phone].
Bureau of Automotive Repair, California Dept. of Consumer Affairs, 10240 Systems Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95827; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in CA--auto repair only).
Colorado
Consumer Protection Unit, Office of Attorney General, 1525 Sherman Street, 5th Floor, Denver, CO 80203; [phone], [phone].
Connecticut
Department of Consumer Protection, State Office Building, 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106; [phone], or (800) 538-CARS, [phone] government information (toll-free in CT).
Delaware
Division of Consumer Affairs, Department of Community Affairs, 820 N. French St., 4th Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801; [phone].
District of Columbia
Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, 614 H St., N.W., Washington, DC 20001; [phone].
Florida
Division of Consumer Services, Mayo Building, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0800; [phone], or (800) HELP-FLA (toll-free in FL).
Georgia
Office of Consumer Affairs, 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Plaza Level-East Tower, Atlanta, GA 30334; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in GA).
Hawaii
Office of Consumer Protection, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, 828 Fort Street Mall, Suite 600B, or P.O. Box 3767, Honolulu, HI 96813-3767; [phone].
Illinois
Governor's Office of Citizens Assistance, 222 South College, Room 106, Springfield, IL 62706; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in IL).
Indiana
Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, 219 State House, 200 W. Washington, Indianapolis, IN 46204; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in IN).
Iowa Citizens' Aide Ombudsman, 215 E. 7th St., Capitol Complex, Des Moines, IA 50319; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in IA).
Kansas
Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, Kansas Judicial Center, 301 West 10th St., Topeka, KS 66612; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in KS).
Kentucky
Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, 209 St. Clair St., Frankfort, KY 40601; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in KY).
Louisiana
Consumer Protection Section, Office of Attorney General, State Capitol Building, P.O. Box 94005; Baton Rouge, LA 70804; [phone].
Maine
Consumer Assistance Services, Office of Attorney General, State House Station No. 6, Augusta, ME 04333; [phone].
Maryland
Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Pl., Baltimore, MD 21202; [phone], or [phone] in the Washington, DC metro area.
Massachusetts
Consumer Protection Division, Department of Attorney General, 131 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02111; [phone].
Michigan
Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, P.O. Box 30213, Lansing, MI 48909; [phone].
Minnesota
Office of Consumer Services, Office of Attorney General, 1440 N.C.L. Tower, 455 Minnesota Street, St. Paul, MN 55101; [phone].
Mississippi
Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, P.O. Box 22947, Jackson, MS 39225; [phone].
Missouri
Public Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, P.O. Box 899, Jefferson City, MO 65102; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in MO).
Montana
Office of Consumer Affairs, Department of Commerce, 1424 9th Ave., Helena, MT 59620; [phone].
Nebraska
Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, 2115 State Capitol, Room 2115, Lincoln, NE 68509; [phone].
Nevada
Consumer Affairs Division, Department of Commerce, 4600 Kietezke Lane, Bldg B, Suite 113, Reno, NV 89502; [phone], or [phone] (NV only).
New Hampshire
Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau, Office of Attorney General, 25 Capitol St., Concord, NH 03301-0397; [phone].
New Jersey
Department of the Public Advocate, 25 Market St., CN 850, Trenton, NJ 08625; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in NJ).
New Mexico
Consumer and Economic Crime Division, Office of Attorney General, P.O. Drawer 1508, Santa Fe, NM 87504; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in NM).
New York
Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection, NY State Department of Law, The Capitol, Albany, NY 12224; [phone].
Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection, Office of Attorney General, 120 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10271; [phone].
North Carolina
Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, P.O. Box 629, Raleigh, NC 27602; [phone].
North Dakota
Consumer Fraud Division, Office of Attorney General, 600 E. Boulevard, Bismarck, ND 58505; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in ND).
Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, 30 E. Broad St., State Office Tower, 25th Floor, Columbus, OH 43266-0410; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in OH).
Oklahoma
Consumer Protection Unit, Office of Attorney General, 2300 N. Lincoln, Room 112, 112 State Capitol Building, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4894; [phone].
Oregon
Financial Fraud Section, Consumer Complaints, Department of Justice, Justice Building, Salem, OR 97310; [phone].
Pennsylvania
Bureau of Consumer Protection, Office of Attorney General, Strawberry Square, 14th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17120; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in PA).
Puerto Rico
Department of Consumer Affairs, Minillas Station, P.O. Box 41059, Santurce, PR 00940; [phone].
Rhode Island
Consumer Protection Division, Department of Attorney General, 72 Pine St., Providence, RI 02903; [phone].
South Carolina
Department of Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 5757, Columbia, SC 29250; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in SC).
South Dakota
Division of Consumer Affairs, Office of Attorney General, 500 East Capitol, Capitol Building, Pierre, SD 57501; [phone], [phone].
Tennessee
Division of Consumer Affairs, 500 James Robertson Parkway, 5th Floor, Nashville, TN 37243-0600; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in TN).
Texas
Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, Capitol Station, P.O. Box 12548, Austin, TX 78711; [phone], or [phone].
Division of Consumer Protection, Department of Commerce, 160 E. 3rd South, or P.O. Box 45804, Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0804; [phone].
Vermont
Public Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, 109 State St., Montpelier, VT 05609; [phone].
Virgin Islands
Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs, Property and Procurement Building, Subbase #1, Room 205, St. Thomas, VI 00802; [phone].
Virginia
Division of Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23209; [phone].
Washington
Consumer and Business Fair Practice Division, Office of Attorney General, 900 4th Avenue, Suite 2000, Seattle, WA 98164; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in WA).
West Virginia
Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, 812 Quarrier St., 6th Floor, Charleston, WV 25301; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in WV).
Wisconsin
Office of Consumer Protection and Citizen Advocacy, Department of Justice, P.O. Box 7856, Madison, WI 53707-7856; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in WI).
Wyoming
Consumer Affairs, Office of Attorney General, 123 State Capitol Building, Cheyenne, WY 82002; [phone].
HEALTH FRAUD00 N
health clubs
    Type of Complaint
-    You pay $500 for a membership to a health club but they close down the very next day.
-    You buy a membership to a health club because they claimed they'd have an olympic size swimming pool built within two months. Six months later, there's still no pool.
-    That personal fitness trainer the health club promised you turns out to be the personal trainer for the other 500 members too and has no time for you.
       Contact:
    Your State Consumer Protection Office
    See listing on page 647
    Help Available
    Information: yes
    Investigation: yes
    Mediation/Arbitration: yes
    Legal advice: yes
    Legal representation: no
Because of the increasing complaints about health clubs, many states have enacted special laws specifically to protect consumers against unfair practices. In fact, some states now require that new health clubs post a bond or put money into a special account before they open just in case any problems arise.
If you have been lied to or cheated out of money by a health club, contact your state's Consumer Protection Office. They'll investigate your complaint and find out if the club has acted dishonestly. They may decide to set up a meeting between you and the health club to mediate a settlement, or if the case is clear cut, they may simply ask the club to refund your money.
When a Consumer Protection Office gets several complaints against the same health club, they will often conduct an investigation that could result in legal action against the club. Penalties might include revoking the club's operating license, imposing civil fines, and forcing the club to refund their clients' money.
HEALTH CLUBS
health maintenance organizations
    Type of Complaint
-    An HMO won't provide you with care because you're too old.
-    The physician at your HMO treats you for the same condition three times in the last month with no improvement, and then he says the pain is all in your head.
-    Medicare paid for your gallstone treatment, but the HMO still billed you for it.
       Contact:
    Office of Prepaid Health Care
    Operation and Oversite Office of Operation
    Health Care Financing Administration
    Cohen Building, Room 4406
    330 Independence Ave., SW
    Washington, DC 20201
    [phone]
    Help Available
    Information: yes
    Investigation: yes
    Mediation/Arbitration: yes
    Legal advice: yes
    Legal representation: no
If a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) receives Medicare or Medicaid payments, and most do, they've got to follow certain federal guidelines regarding the quality of care they provide. If you feel that the care you received from a federally-qualified HMO was less than what you expected, contact the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA).
The HCFA will look into your complaint by first finding out if what you're complaining about is something that they have jurisdiction over, and if it is, they'll contact the HMO on your behalf and ask for their side of the story. If the HMO's response shows that they have violated a federal guideline, the Health Care Financing Administration will ask the HMO to promptly correct the problem. If the HMO still doesn't do anything about your complaint, the HCFA has the ability to deny the HMO's participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, which could severely hurt them financially.
HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS
hospital care and service
    Type of Complaint
-    You had to wait three hours in the emergency room with a compound fracture in your leg before you were taken care of.
-    The hospital insisted on discharging you after surgery even though you were still in extreme pain.
-    Dirty towels and bed sheets were piled in the hallways in the hospital where you stayed.
-    The linens on your hospital bed were dirty and the food was cold.
-    The nurse who took care of you was rude and impatient when she was explaining how you were supposed to take your medication.
       Contact:
    Health Care Financing Administration
    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Meadows East Building, 2-D-2
    6300 Security Blvd.
    Baltimore, MD 21207
    [phone]
    Help Available
    Information: yes
    Investigation: yes
    Mediation/Arbitration: yes
    Legal advice: yes
    Legal representation: no
Visits to the hospital are stressful enough without having to also deal with rude nurses, unsanitary conditions, long waits, and any other annoying problems that sometimes come up. If you have a complaint about your treatment while at the hospital, contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regional office serving your area listed on page 645.
The Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) is the federal agency that handles complaints involving any hospital that participates in the Medicare funding program, and that covers about 95 percent of all hospitals in the U.S. Once they receive your written complaint, HCFA will review it to determine if there's enough evidence to warrant them taking any action. If they decide that there is, they'll refer the complaint to one of their regional offices or to the Medicare state agencies who will investigate the complaint and relay the results back to the HCFA.
If the investigation of your complaint finds that a violation of federal guidelines has taken place, they will contact the hospital in question and request that it correct the problem, whether this means making sure the nurses are more courteous, the linens are cleaned properly, or the food is heated and served more efficiently. If the hospital doesn't do anything about remedying the complaints, the HCFA, depending of the seriousness of the violation, may choose to cut the hospital off from participating in the Medicare funding program.
HOSPITAL CARE AND SERVICE
hospital discrimination
    Type of Complaint
-    You are denied dialysis because you are HIV positive.
-    A hospital refuses to allow your Seeing Eye dog to accompany you during your stay.
-    You were denied medical services at a hospital because your physician doesn't have staff privileges.
       Contact:
    Office for Civil Rights
    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    330 Independence Ave., SW, Room 5250
    Washington, DC 20201
    [phone]
    Help Available
    Information: yes
    Investigation: yes
    Mediation/Arbitration: yes
    Legal advice: yes
    Legal representation: no
These and other discriminatory acts occur more often that you might think. If you feel that a hospital, nursing home, or mental health facility that receives funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has denied you services or discriminated against you in other ways based on your race, color, age, religion, national origin, or medical condition, contact the HHS regional office nearest you (listed on page 645).
If the HHS investigator determines that your complaint has cause for action, HHS will arrange a meeting with the health care facility representatives, hear the evidence, and make a decision. If they decide in your favor, the health care facility can be forced to treat you and others like you or risk losing their federal funding. And if your case is life-threatening and requires that the investigation process be speeded up, HHS will do that so that you can get the services you need as soon as possible.
HOSPITAL DISCRIMINATION
health insurance
    Type of Complaint
-    Your insurance company cancels your car insurance without properly notifying you.
-    Your health insurance premium goes up after one year even though your broker said it would go down.
-    An insurance company won't honor your claim for reasons you can't understand.
       Contact:
    State Insurance Commissioners
    See listing below for the office nearest you
    Help Available
    Information: yes
    Investigation: yes
    Mediation/Arbitration: yes
    Legal advice: yes
    Legal representation: no
Contact your state's Insurance Commissioner if you have any complaints involving insurance policies, including premiums, deductibles, claims, or anything else related to your insurance coverage. They will review your complaint, and if they find that your insurance company has acted in an unlawful or unethical way, they have the power to force the insurance dealer to compensate you or correct whatever mistake they've made.
If you have a policy claim, but your state-licensed insurance company goes out of business before you can collect, you may not be completely out of luck. Some states, like Maryland, have organizations funded by the insurance industry that pay policy claims if your state-licensed insurance company goes out of business. These funds, though, do not pay all types of claims, and because they are not insured by the state, there is no guarantee that your claim against them will be paid. Contact your state's Insurance Commission to find out if your state has such an organization.
HEALTH INSURANCE
State Insurance Commissioners
Alabama
Insurance Commissioner, 135 S. Union St. #181, Montgomery, AL 36130-3401; [phone].
Alaska
Division of Insurance, Director of Insurance, P.O. Box D, Juneau, AK 99811; [phone].
Arizona
Director of Insurance, 3030 N. 3rd St., Suite 1100, Phoenix, AZ 85012; [phone].
Arkansas
Insurance Commissioner, 400 University Tower Building, Little Rock, AR 72204; [phone].
California
Commissioner of Insurance, 100 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102; [phone] (in San Francisco), or [phone] (in Los Angeles), or [phone] (toll free in CA).
Colorado
Commissioner of Insurance, 303 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 500, Denver, CO 80204; [phone]/6248.
Connecticut
Insurance Commissioner, P.O. Box 816, Hartford, CT 06142-0816; [phone], [phone] (within CT).
Delaware
Insurance Commissioner, 841 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19901; [phone].
District of Columbia
Superintendent of Insurance, 613 G St., N.W., Suite 516, Washington, DC 20001; [phone].
Florida
Insurance Commissioner, Plaza Level Eleven--The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0300; [phone], or [phone] (toll free in FL).
Georgia
Insurance Commissioner, 2 Martin L. King, Jr., Dr., West Tower, Room 716, Atlanta, GA 30334; [phone].
Insurance Commissioner, P.O. Box 2796, Agana, GU 96910.
Hawaii
Insurance Commissioner, P.O. Box 3614, Honolulu, HI 96811; [phone].
Idaho
Director of Insurance, 500 S. 10th St., Boise, ID 83720; [phone].
Illinois
Director of Insurance, 320 W. Washington St., 4th Floor, Springfield, IL 62767; [phone].
Indiana
Commissioner of Insurance, 311 W. Washington St., Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204; [phone], or [phone] (toll-free in IN).
Insurance Commissioner, Lucas State Office Building, 6th Floor, Des Moines, IA 50319; [phone].
Kansas
Commissioner of Insurance, 420 S.W. 9th St., Topeka, KS 66612; [phone], or [phone] (toll free in KS).
Kentucky
Insurance Commissioner, 229 W. Main St., or P.O. Box 517, Frankfort, KY 40601; [phone].
Louisiana
Commissioner of Insurance, P.O. Box 94214, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9214; [phone].
Maine
Superintendent of Insurance, State House Station 34, Augusta, ME 04333; [phone].
Maryland
Insurance Commissioner Office, 501 St. Paul Place, 7th Floor South, Baltimore, MD 21202; [phone], or [phone] (toll free in MD).
Massachusetts
Commissioner of Insurance, 280 Friend St., Boston, MA 02114; [phone], ext. 300.
Michigan
Michigan Insurance Bureau, P.O. Box 30220, Lansing, MI 48909; [phone].
Minnesota
Commissioner of Commerce, 133 E. 7th St., St. Paul, MN 55101; [phone], [phone] (in MN).
Mississippi
Commissioner of Insurance, 1804 Walter Sillers Building, Jackson, MS 39201; [phone].
Missouri
Director of Insurance, 301 W. High St., Room 630, P.O. Box 690, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0690; [phone], [phone] (MO only).
Montana
Commissioner of Insurance, 126 North Sanders, Mitchell Building, Room 270, Helena, MT 59620; [phone], or [phone] (toll free in MT).
Nebraska
Director of Insurance, 941 "O" St., Suite 400, Lincoln, ME 68508; [phone].
Nevada
Commissioner of Insurance, 1165 Hotspring Road, Capitol Complex 152, Carson City, NV 89710; [phone], or [phone] (toll free in NV).
New Hampshire
Insurance Commissioner, 169 Manchester St., Concord, NH 03301; [phone], or [phone] (toll free in NH).
New Jersey
Commissioner, Department of Insurance, CN325-20 West State St., Trenton, NJ 08625; [phone].
New Mexico
Superintendent of Insurance, PERA Building, Room 428, P.O. Drawer 1269, Santa Fe, NM 87504; [phone].
New York
Superintendent of Insurance, 160 W. Broadway, Consumer Bureau, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10013; [phone], or [phone] (toll free in NY).
North Carolina
Commissioner of Insurance, Dobbs Building, P.O. Box 26387, Raleigh, NC 27611; [phone], [phone] (within NC).
North Dakota
Commissioner of Insurance, State Capitol Building, 5th Floor, 600 East Boulevard Ave., Bismarck, ND 58505-0520; [phone], or [phone] (toll free in ND).
Director of Insurance, 2100 Stella Court, Columbus, OH 43266-0566; [phone], or [phone] and [phone] (toll free in OH).
Oklahoma
Insurance Commissioner, P.O. Box 53408, Oklahoma City, OK 73152; [phone], or [phone] (toll free in OK).
Oregon
Insurance Commissioner, 440 Labor and Industries Building, Salem, OR 97310; [phone].
Pennsylvania
Insurance Commissioner, Strawberry Square, 13th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17120; [phone].
Puerto Rico
Commissioner of Insurance, P.O. Box 8330, Fernandez Juncos Station, Santurce, PR 00910; [phone].
Rhode Island
Insurance Commissioner, 233 Richmond St., Providence, RI 02903; [phone].
South Carolina
Insurance Commissioner, 1612 Marion St., or P.O. Box 100105, Columbia, SC 29202-3105; [phone].
South Dakota
Director of Insurance, 910 E. Sioux Ave., Pierre, SD 57501-3940; [phone].
Tennessee
Commissioner of Insurance, 500 James Robertson Parkway, Volunteer Plaza, Nashville, TN 37243; [phone], [phone] (toll free in TN).
Texas
Claims and Compliance Division, State Board of Insurance, 1110 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX 78701; [phone], or [phone] (toll free in TX).
Commissioner of Insurance, 3110 State Office Bldg., Salt Lake City, UT 84114; [phone].
Vermont
Commissioner of Insurance, State Office Building, 120 State St., Montpelier, VT 05602; [phone].
Virgin Islands
Commissioner of Insurance, 18 Kongens Garde, St. Thomas, VI 00802; [phone].
Virginia
Commissioner of Insurance, 700 Jefferson Building, or P.O. Box 1157, Richmond, VA 23209; [phone], [phone] (toll free in VA).
Washington
Insurance Commissioner Office, Insurance Building, Mail Stop AQ121, Olympia, WA 98504; [phone], [phone] (toll free in WA).
West Virginia
Insurance Commissioner, 2019 Washington St., East, Charleston, WV 25305; [phone], or [phone] (toll free in WV).
Wisconsin
Commissioner of Insurance, P.O. Box 7873, Madison, WI 53707-7873; [phone], or [phone] (toll free in WI).
Wyoming
Commissioner of Insurance, 122 W. 25th St., Cheyenne, WY 82002; [phone], [phone] (within WY).
HEALTH INSURANCEapis
HEALTH INSURANCE
State Insurance Commissioners
Alabama
Insurance Commissioner, 135 S. Union St. #181, Montgomery, AL 3613
XANTHOMATOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Xanthomatosis.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    XANTHOMATOSIS
XERODERMA PIGMENTOSUM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Xeroderma Pigmentosum.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Xeroderma Pigmentosum.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Building 31
    Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    XERODERMA PIGMENTOSUM
XEROPHTALMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Xerophtalmia by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related condition.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    XEROPHTALMIA
XEROSTOMIA
See Dry Mouth
    XEROSTOMIA
X-RAYS
See Radiation
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices and Radiological Health can give you all kinds of information on X-rays and their potential side effects.
       Contact:
    Center for Devices and Radiological Health
    (HFZ-210)
    Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Ln.
    Rockville, MD  20857  [phone]
    X-RAYS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on X-Rays are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD 20857, [phone].
    - A Primer on Medical Imaging: Parts I & II.
    - Dyes Inject Contrast Into X-rays Shades of
        Gray.
    - Are Routine Chest X-Rays Really Necessary?
        (#FDA 84-8205)
    - Fact Sheet: Diagnostic X-Ray Exposure and
        Dose.
    - FDA X-Ray Record Cards.  (#FDA 80-8024)
    - X-Rays: Get The Picture On Protection.
        (#FDA 80-8088)
    - Primer on Radiation.  (#FDA 79-8099)
    - Reducing Genetic Risk From X-Rays. (#FDA
        77-8019)
    - We Want You To Know About Television
        Radiation.  (#FDA 76-8041)
    - Radiation: Benefit vs. Risk.  (#FDA 75-8014)
    X-RAYS
YEAST INFECTIONS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Yeast Infections.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    YEAST INFECTIONS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - On Yeast Infections And Other Female Irrita-
        tions. (#FDA85-1121)
    YEAST INFECTIONS
YELLOW FEVER
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Yellow Fever.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The Centers for Disease Control's Voice Information System allows anyone using a touchtone phone to obtain pre-recorded information on Yellow Fever, and many other conditions.  This service offers information about this condition, symptoms and prevention methods, immunization requirements, current statistics, recent disease outbreak, and available printed materials.  The system is available 24 hours a day, although the health professionals are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.  The system can also transfer the caller to a public health professional for additional information.
       Contact:
    Centers for Disease Control
    Information Resources Management Office
    Mail Stop C-15
    1600 Clifton Rd., NE
    Atlanta, GA  30333
    [phone]
    YELLOW FEVER
     ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disorder.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
     ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME
ZOONOSE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Zoonoses.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ZOONOSE
FREE LEGAL HELP WITH YOUR HEALTH
        The Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) you belong to won't treat you for a condition that your contract says it would.
        Your Medicare payments have stopped and you can't get a straight answer about why they have.
        Your nursing home is expensive and cold.
        You pay thousands a year in insurance premiums, but when it comes time for them to honor your claim, they fight you for every last dime.
        That weight loss center told you one thing but you got another, plus a huge bill.
It's not bad enough that health care is expensive, but when you add to that all those out there trying to take advantage of you-not giving you your money's worth, not paying your insurance claim, and just giving you second-rate treatment-it's not surprising that some people just want to give up on the idea of ever getting proper care.
To help you get the care and services you've paid for and are entitled to, we've put together this Section on consumer help. You'll find out where to get action on complaints about nursing homes, doctors, dentists, hospitals, HMOs, insurance companies, and much more.
Many of these consumer resources are federal and state agencies that have been set up especially to combat abuse in the health care field--and they are experts at getting results.
After all, it's one thing for you to tell an insurance company to pay up, but then they get a call from your state's Insurance Commissioner who issued their license to do business, your case will get resolved. Your Medicare/Medicaid case worker might not see things your way, but a call from your U.S. Senator's office might help them be a little more sympathetic to your position. If a hospital turns you down for treatment, a call from the federal agency that pays their bills could help clear up the problem.
Health care is just too expensive to allow yourself to be taken advantage of--the people who work for these agencies enjoy catching people who try to this to you. Give them a call--make their day, and your own.....e them a call--make their day, and your own.own.
FREE LEGAL HELP WITH YOUR HEALTH CARE RIGHTS
aging-related
    Type of Complaint
-    The Social Security Administration has stopped your monthly checks because they say you've died.
-    Because of a physical disability, you can no longer walk to the bus stop to go shopping.
-    The food in your nursing home is often cold and horrible tasting.
-    You're having trouble paying your heating bills because your house isn't insulated.
-    Your social security checks aren't enough to pay your monthly bills.
       Contact:
    State Agencies on Aging
    See listing below
    Help Available
    Information: yes
    Investigation: yes
    Mediation/Arbitration: yes
    Legal advice: yes
    Legal representation: no
Besides the general consumer protection services available to the elderly through the state and local consumer protection offices, each state also has Agencies on Aging that help the elderly with all kinds of special problems, such as:
- sheltered housing
- insurance counseling
- adult day care
- in-home care
- employment opportunities
- home delivered meals
- transportation
- recreation
- pharmacy problems
- tax relief on investments
- income finance assistance
- medicaid/medicare counseling
- nursing home information and
    complaints
- weatherization and home repair
- fuel assistance
- continuing care
- home equity conversion
- social security benefits
- unemployment insurance
- veterans benefits
- legal services
- education
The state Agencies on Aging will often act on your behalf to help you resolve problems that are special to older people. This could involve calling a nursing home, a bus company, or the Social Security Administration for you. And if the aging agencies can't solve the problems directly, they'll often refer you to the state or federal agency that can. For aging-related problems, the state Agencies on Aging are simply the best starting places.
AGING-RELATED
State Agencies on Aging
Alabama
Commission on Aging, 770 Washington Street, ASA Plaza, Suite 470, Montgomery, AL 36130; [phone]; toll free in-state: [phone].
Alaska
Older Alaskans Commission, P.O. Box C, Juneau, AK 99811-0209; [phone].
American Samoa
Territorial Administration on Aging, Government of American Samoa, Pago Pago, AS 96799; 011 (684)-1251.
Arizona
Aging and Adult Administration, 1789 West Washington, 958, Phoenix, AZ 85007; [phone].
Arkansas
Division of Aging and Adult Services, Department of Human Services, P.O. Box 1437, Little Rock, AR 72203-1437; [phone].
California
Department of Aging, 1600 K St., Sacramento, CA 95814; [phone].
Colorado
Aging and Adult Services Division, Department of Social Services, 1575 Sherman St., 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203-1714; [phone].
Connecticut
Department on Aging, 175 Main St., Hartford, CT 06106; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Delaware
Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Aging, 1901 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
District of Columbia
Office on Aging, 1424 K St., NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20005; [phone].
Florida
Aging and Adult Services, 1321 Winewood Blvd., Room 323, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700; [phone].
Georgia
Office of Aging, 878 Peachtree St., NE, Suite 632, Atlanta, GA 30309; [phone].
Office of Aging Government of Guam, P.O. Box 2816, Agana, GU 96910; 011 [phone].
Hawaii
Executive Office on Aging, 335 Merchant St., Room 241, Honolulu, HI 96813; [phone].
Idaho
Office on Aging, State House, Room 108, Boise, ID 83720; [phone].
Illinois
Department on Aging, 421 East Capitol Ave., Springfield, IL 62701; [phone], or toll free [phone].
Indiana
Division of Aging and Rehabilitation Service, I.N.H.S., 402 W. Washington, Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Department of Elder Affairs, 914 Grand Ave., Suite 236, Des Moines, IA 50309; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Kansas
Department on Aging, Docking State Office Building, 122 South, 915 Southwest Harrison St., Room R122 S, Topeka, KS 66612-4986; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Kentucky
Division for Aging Services, Department for Social Services, 275 East Main St., 6th Floor West, Frankfort, KY 40621; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Louisiana
Governors Office of Elder Affairs, P.O. Box 80374, Baton Rouge, LA 70898; [phone].
Maine
Bureau of the Elderly and Adult Service, Statehouse #11, Station 11, Augusta, ME 04333-0011; [phone].
Maryland
Office on Aging, 301 West Preston St., 10th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Massachusetts
Executive Office of Elder Affairs, 1 Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Michigan
Office of Services to the Aging, P.O. Box 30026, Lansing, MI 48909; [phone].
Minnesota
Board on Aging, 444 Lafayette Rd., St. Paul, MN 55155-3843; [phone], or toll free in-state: (800) 652- 9747.
Mississippi
Department of Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services, 421 West Pascagoula St., Jackson, MS 39203; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Missouri
Division of Aging, P.O. Box 1337, Jefferson City, MO 65102; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Montana
Governor's Office on Aging, Aging Services Bureau, State Capital Building, P.O. Box 8005, Helena, MT 59604; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Nebraska
Department on Aging, State Office Building, P.O. Box 95044, Lincoln, NE 68509; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Nevada
Division for Aging Services, Department of Human Resources, 1665 Hot Springs Road, Suite 158, Carson City, NV 89710; [phone].
New Hampshire
Division of Elderly and Adult Services, 6 Hazen Dr., Concord, NH 03301; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
New Jersey
Division on Aging, Department of Community Affairs, 101 South Broad St., CN 807, Trenton, NJ 08625; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
New Mexico
Agency on Aging, 224 East Palace Ave., Ground Floor, Santa Fe, NM 87501; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
New York
Office for the Aging, Agency Building 2, ESP, Albany, NY 12223; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
North Carolina
Division of Aging, Department of Human Resources, 693 Palmer Drive, Call Box 29531, Raleigh, NC 27626-0531; [phone].
North Dakota
Aging Services, Department of Human Services, 600 East Blvd., Bismarck, ND 58505; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Department of Aging, 50 West Broad St., 9th Floor, Columbus, OH 43266-0501; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Oklahoma
Special Unit on Aging, P.O. Box 25352, Oklahoma City, OK 73125; [phone].
Oregon
Senior Services Division, Department of Human Resources, State of Oregon, 313 Public Service Building, Salem, OR 97310; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Pennsylvania
Department of Aging, 231 State St., Barto Building, Harrisburg, PA 17101; [phone].
Puerto Rico
Office of Elder Affairs, Call Box 50063, Old San Juan Station, San Juan, PR 00902; [phone].
Rhode Island
Department of Elderly Affairs, 160 Pine St., Providence, RI 02903; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
South Carolina
Commission on Aging, 400 Arbor Drive, Suite 500B, Columbia, SC 29223; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
South Dakota
Office of Adult Services and Aging, 700 Governors Dr., Pierre, SD 57501; (605) 773- 3656.
Tennessee
Commission on Aging, 706 Church St., Suite 201, Nashville, TN 37243-0860; [phone].
Texas
Department on Aging, P.O. Box 12786, Capitol Station, Austin, TX 78711; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Division of Aging and Adult Services, P.O. Box 45500, Salt Lake City, UT 84145-9500; [phone].
Vermont
Department of Aging and Disability, 103 South Main St., Waterbury, VT 05671; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Virgin Islands
Department of Human Services, Barbel Plaza South, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, VI 00802; [phone].
Virginia
Department for the Aging, 700 East Franklin St., 10th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
Washington
Aging and Adult Services Administration, P.O. Box 15600, Olympia, WA 98504-5600; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
West Virginia
Commission on Aging, 1900 Kanawha Blvd., East, Charleston, WV 25305-0160; [phone].
Wisconsin
Bureau on Aging, P.O. Box 7851, Madison, WI 53707; [phone].
Wyoming
Commission on Aging, Hathaway Building, Cheyenne, WY 82002; [phone], or toll free in-state: [phone].
AGING-RELATED
cosmetics
    Type of Complaint
-    Your lipstick burns your lips.
-    A skin cream gives you a rash.
-    An eyeliner causes eye irritation.
       Contact:
    Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    Help Available
    Information: yes
    Investigation: yes
    Mediation/Arbitration: no
    Legal advice: yes
    Legal representation: no
If you have any complaints about the performance of any cosmetic product, contact the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regional office nearest you (listed below). When reporting cosmetics complaints involving injury or illness, make sure that you have all of the relevant information available, including where and when you bought it, who manufactured it, the product code on the packaging, and so on.
Although the FDA can't take action against a company based on a product opened by an individual consumer, they may investigate other unopened products from the same manufacturing lot and use those findings to take action against the company if they find further contamination. This may include ordering the product off the store shelves, product recalls, or even fines, depending on the severity of the violation.
Depending on the situation, the FDA may ask you to send the product in question to them, or in urgent cases, they may even arrange to pick up the product from your home. After a laboratory test, the FDA will then send you the results of their chemical analysis of the product. Although the FDA will not sue or seek compensation for you from a company, you can use the FDA analysis report for any action you decide to take on your own.
COSMETICS
Food and Drug Administration Regional Offices
California
FDA (HFR-P145), 50 United Nations Plaza, Rm. 524, San Francisco, CA 94102; [phone].
FDA (HFR-P245), 1521 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015; [phone].
Colorado
FDA (HFR-SW245), P.O. Box 25087, 6th and Kipling, Denver, CO 80225-0087; [phone].
Florida
FDA (HFR-SE245), 7200 Lack Ellenor Dr., Suite 120, Orlando, FL 32809; [phone].
FDA (HFR-SE2575), 6601 NW 25th St., P.O. Box 59-2256, Miami, FL 33159-2256; [phone].
Georgia
FDA (HFR-SE145), 60 Eighth St., NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; [phone].
Illinois
FDA (HFR-MW145), 300 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 550 South, Chicago, IL 60606; [phone].
Indiana
FDA, 101 W. Ohio Street, Suite 1310, Indianapolis, IN 46204; [phone].
Louisiana
FDA (HFR-SE445), 4298 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122; [phone].
Maryland
FDA (HFR-MA245), 900 Madison Ave., Baltimore, MD 21201; [phone].
Massachusetts
FDA (HFR-NE245), One Montvale Ave., Stoneham, MA 02180; [phone].
Michigan
FDA (HFR-MW245), 1560 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI 48207; [phone].
Minnesota
FDA (HFR-MW345), 240 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55401; [phone].
Missouri
FDA (HFR-SW245), Laclede's Landing, 808 N. Collins St., St. Louis, MO 63102; [phone].
FDA (HFR-SW345), 1009 Cherry St., Kansas City, MO 64106; [phone].
New Jersey
FDA (HFR-MA345), 61 Main St., West Orange, NJ 07052; [phone].
New York
FDA, 850 Third Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11232; [phone].
FDA (HFR-NE345), 599 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14202; [phone].
FDA (HFR-MA445), 1141 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45202; [phone].
FDA (HFR-MA4525), 3820 Central Rd., P.O. Box 838, Brunswick, OH 44212; [phone].
Pennsylvania
FDA (HFR-MA145), Room 900 US Customhouse, 2nd and Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19106; [phone].
Puerto Rico
FDA (HFR-SE545), P.O. Box 5719, Puerto de Tierra Station, San Juan, PR 00906-5719.
Tennessee
FDA (HFR-SE345), 297 Plus Park Blvd., Nashville, TN 37217; [phone].
Texas
FDA (HFR-SW145), 3032 Bryan St., Dallas, TX 75204; [phone].
FDA (HFR-SW1580), 1445 North Loop West, Suite 420, Houston, TX 77008; [phone].
FDA, 10127 Morraco, Suite 119, Room B-406, San Antonio, TX 78206; [phone].
Virginia
FDA, 1110 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 250, Arlington, VA 22201; [phone].
Washington
FDA (HFR-P345), 22201 23rd Dr., SE, P.O. Box 3012, Bothell, WA 98041-4421; [phone].
COSMETICS
California
FDA (HFR-P145), 50 United Nations Plaza, Rm. 524, San Francisco, CA 94102; [phone].
FDA (HFR-P245), 1521 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015; [phone].
Colorad
WHOOPING COUGH
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Whooping Cough.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    WHOOPING COUGH
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Whooping Cough Still Threatens U.S. Children.
    WHOOPING COUGH
WIFE ABUSE
See Battered Spouses
    WIFE ABUSE
WILMS' TUMOR
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Wilms' Tumor.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    WILMS' TUMOR
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Adult Kidney Cancer and Wilms' Tumor.
        (#90-2342)
    WILMS' TUMOR
WILSON DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Wilson Disease.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disorder.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Wilson Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    WILSON DISEASE
WISKOTT-ALDRICH SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    WISKOTT-ALDRICH SYNDROME
WOLFF-PARKINSON- WHITE SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW).  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    WOLFF-PARKINSON- WHITE SYNDROME
WOMEN
See Battered Spouses
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Women's Health Issues.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Older Women.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Building 31
    Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    WOMEN
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Women is available from the Family Life Information Exchange, P.O. Box 37299, Washington, DC  20013; [phone].
    - Information for Women: Your Sterilization
        Operation.
The following publication on Women is available from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD  20852; [phone].
    - Women and Alcohol. Discussion of women
        and alcohol.  (#RPO716).
The following publication on Women is available from the National Health Information Center, P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC  20013; [phone], or [phone] in DC metro area.
    - Women's Health. Lists many organizations
        that provide information on a broad range of topics including gynecological, mitral valve prolapse, osteoporosis.  This 6-page reference illustrates the array of organizations offering expertise and information.
The following publication on Women is available from the National Institute on Aging, Bldg. 31, Room 5C27, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Resource Directory for Older Women. (#89-
        738)
The following publication on Women is available from National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892;  [phone].
    - What Black Women Should Know About
        Lupus. (#91-3219)
The following publication on Women is available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - The Healthy Heart Handbook for Women.
        Answers many questions about women and cardiovascular disease.  (#92-2720)
The following publications on Women are available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Why Women Don't Get Mammograms (And
        Why They Should).  (#FDA90-1137)
    - Women and Nutrition: A Menu of Special
        Needs. (#FDA91-2247)
    - Women's Health (An FDA Consumer Special
        Report).  (#FDA91-1181)
    - How To Take Your Medicines: Estrogens.
        (FDA91-3186)
The following publication on Women is available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Women Helping Women: Networks for Support
        and Caring. (#D052)
The following publication on Women is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, Washington, DC  20510-8025; [phone].
    - The Menopause, Hormone Therapy, and
        Women's Health-Background Paper.  (#OTA-BP-BA-88)
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Women's health issues are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Women's Health Issues; Selected References,
        1986-1991.  (#91-606 L)
    - Women and AIDS: Selected References, 1986-
        1991. (#91-607 L)
    - Alcohol Use and Abuse by Women. (#91-680
        SPR)
    - Breast Implants: Safety and FDA Regulation.
        (#91-842 SPR)
    - Surrogate Mothers: Bibliography-in-Brief
        1985-1988. (#88-268 L)
    WOMENd ge
WORKPLACE DRUG ABUSE
See Drug Abuse
See Alcoholism
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information has several free publications and videos dealing with drugs and the workplace.
       Contact:
    National Clearinghouse for Alcohol
    and Drug Information
    P.O. Box 2345
    Rockville, MD  20852  [phone]
    WORKPLACE DRUG ABUSE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Workplace Drug Abuse are available from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD  20852; [phone].
    - AIDS/HIV Infection and the Workplace:
        NIDA Workgroup Report Assessment of Laboratory Quality in Urine Drug Testing.
    - Comprehensive Procedures for Drug Testing in
        the Workplace.
    - Drug Abuse Curriculum for Employee Assis-
        tance Program Professionals.
    - Drug Abuse in the Workplace Videotape Series.
    - Drug-Free Federal Workplace: Executive Order
        12564 of September 15, 1988.
    - Drug-Free Workplace Requirements; Notice
        and Interim Final Rules.
    - Drugs in the Workplace, Research and Evalua-
        tion Data.
    - The Fact is...Employee Assistance Contacts Are
        Available in Every State.
    - An Employer's Guide to Dealing with Sub-
        stance Abuse.
    - Listing of Drug Testing Laboratories Certified
        by the Department of Health and Human Services.
    - Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Drug
        Testing.
    - Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace
        Drug Testing Programs; Final Guidelines.
    - Model Plan for a Comprehensive Drug-Free
        Workplace Program.
    - NIDA Capsule: Resources to Address Drugs in
        the Workplace.
    - NIDA's Drug-Free Workplace Helpline.
    - Public Law 100-690. Subtitle D-Drug-Free
        Workplace Act of 1988.
    - Drug-Free Workplace Act.
    - Research on Drugs and the Workplace.
    - Technical, Scientific, and Procedural Issues of
        Employee Drug Testing.
    - What Works: Workplaces Without Drugs.
    - Workers at Risk: Drugs and Alcohol on the
        Job.
    WORKPLACE DRUG ABUSE
WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducts research to make workplaces healthier and safer.  They respond to urgent requests for assistance from employers, employees, and their representatives where imminent hazards are suspected.  Information is available about any aspect of occupational safety and health including lung diseases, cancer, reproductive disorders, neurotoxic disorders, and musculoskeletal injuries.  They also have information on chemical hazards, physical hazards, carpal tunnel syndrome, video display terminals, indoor air quality, construction hazards, agricultural hazards, and information for health care workers. They conduct inspections, laboratory and epidemiologic research, publish their findings, and make recommendations for improved working conditions to regulatory agencies.  For information on NIOSH or job-related hazards contact the address below.
       Contact:
    National Institute for Occupational
    Safety and Health
    4676 Columbia Parkway
    Cincinnati, OH  45226
    [phone]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) encourages employers and employees to reduce workplace hazards and to implement new or improve existing safety and health programs.  They provide research on innovative ways of dealing the these problems, maintain a recordkeeping system to monitor job-related injuries and illnesses, develop standards and enforce them, as well as establish training programs.  OSHA has an extensive list of publications on a variety of job hazards.
       Contact:
    Occupational Safety and
    Health Administration
    U.S. Department of Labor
    200 Constitution Ave., NW
    Washington, DC  20210
    [phone]
The National Resource Center on Worksite Health Promotion has information about currently operating worksite health promotion programs in American corporations.  They also can send you bibliographies of low-cost and free worksite health promotion materials, along with lists of companies that offer health promotion services.  The Center's database contains information on descriptions of health promotion programs, information on organizations that can help employers, and abstracts of program evaluations, cost-effectiveness studies, research-based guidelines, and other information.
       Contact:
    National Resource Center on
    Worksite Health Promotion
    777 North Capitol St., NE
    Suite 800
    Washington, DC  20002
    [phone]
    WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Workplace Health and Safety are available from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC  20210; [phone].
    - Controlling Electrical Hazards
    - Asbestos Standard for Construction Industry
    - Hand and Power Tools
    - Grain Handling
    - Hearing Conservation
    - Respiratory Protection
    - Working Safely with Video Display Terminals
    - Workplace Health Programs
    - Program Highlights.  Description of hazards,
        standards, of OSHA programs or policies.
    - Fatal Facts. Summarize fatal accidents
        occurring in the construction industry, the citations issued against the company involved, and the precautions that could  be taken to avoid such accidents.
    - Safe Works.  News sheets that provide a
        brief summary of the results of a small business employer's request for workplace safety and health assistance from OSHA-funded consultation services.
The following publications on Worksite Health Promotion are available from the National Resource Center on Worksite Health Promotion, 777 North Capitol St., NE, #800, Washington, DC  20002; [phone].
    - Healthy People 2000 at Work: Strategies for
        Employers ($20)
    - Working for Good Health: Small Business and
        Health Promotion ($25)
    - Financial Incentives for Healthy Lifestyles
        ($30)
    - Directory of Worksite Health Promotion
        Resources ($5)
    - Directory of State Health Promotion Resources
        for Employers ($15)
    - Worksite Health Promotion Sourcebook
        (TBA)
The following publications on Workplace Health and Safety are available from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD  20852; [phone].
    - The Fact Is...Employee Assistance Contacts
        Are Available In Every State.  Covers professional assessment/referral and/or short-term counseling services for motivating and helping employees with alcohol, drug, or mental health problems to seek and accept appropriate help.
    - The Fact Is...Employee Assistance Contacts
        Are Available In Every State.  Employees with alcohol, drug, or mental health problems can get help through the Employee Assistance Program, which will either give them short term counseling or refer them to other treatment programs.
The following publications on Workplace Health and Safety are available from the National Health Information Center, P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC  20013; [phone], or [phone] in the DC metro area.
    - Worksite Nutrition: A Decision Maker's Guide.
        Shows employers how to implement nutrition programs in the workplace.  ($2, #U-0010)
    - Worksite Nutrition Guide: Health Menu
        Program. Practical information about developing worksite nutrition education programs.  ($3)
    - Achieving the Year 2000 Health Objectives for
        the Nation: Strategies for Business and Labor.  What employers can do to promote good health among their employees and to meet the goals for a healthier Nation.  ($20)
    - Financial Incentives for Health Lifestyles:
        Potential and Pitfalls.  A discussion of monetary incentives for promoting healthier lifestyles among employees.  Covers practical, legal, ethical, and medical aspects of such plans.  ($30)
    - Health Promoting Policies and Programs for
        Small Business.  A discussion of the challenges facing small businesses that want to improve the health of their employees.  ($25)
    - Directory of Federal Worksite Health
        Promotion Initiatives.  Compilation of projects and research sponsored by the Federal Government to stimulate and improve worksite health promotion in public and private sectors.  ($3)
    - The Future of Work and Health: Implications
        for Health Strategies.  Summarizes emerging trends in work and health and explores issues concerning the development of health care strategies for worksites in the future.  ($7)
    - National Survey of Worksite Health Promotion
        Activities: A Summary.  Reviews the findings of a 1985 telephone survey of a representative sample of worksites with 50 or more employees.  ($2)
    - Worksite Wellness Media Reports. Presents in
        one volume comprehensive reports on health facts and examples of worksite wellness programs in areas of health especially  important to employers and employees.  ($3)
    - Worksite Wellness Reports. Background papers
        on which some of the reports appearing in the volume cited above are based.  ($15)
    - Worksite Nutrition: A Decision Maker's Guide.
        Presents rationale for implementing nutrition programs in the workplace and describes what resources employers need to conduct worksite nutrition programs. ($2)
The following publication on Workplace Health Promotion is available from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH  45226; [phone].
    - Healthy People 2000: National Health
        Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives: Occupational Safety and Health.  Outlines the objectives for health promotion and disease prevention in the workplace.
The following publication on Workplace Health and Safety is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC  20510; [phone].
    - Preventing Illness and Injury in the Workplace.
        A report to Congress.  Ask for the summary report.
The following publication on Workplace Health and Safety is available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC  20402; [phone].
    - Stress Management in Work Settings.
        Summarizes and reviews scientific evidence and practical issues relating to worksite stress management, and includes a collection of resources for training materials, products, and equipment.  ($9.50, S/N 017-033-00428-5)
The following publications on Workplace Health are available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Small Business Basics: Guidelines for Heart
        and Lung Health at the Workplace.  Guidelines for establishing heart and lung health programs and practices in the workplace.  (#87-2719)
    - Play Your Cards Right...Stay Young at Heart:
        A Heart Health Nutrition Education Program.  Kit designed to help program planners implement a heart healthy eating program at their worksite cafeteria, restaurant, school, or other eating establishment.
    - National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
        Demonstration Projects in the Workplace: High Blood Pressure Control.  (#84-2119)
    - Worksite Health Promotion and Human
        Resources: A Hard Look at the Data, Program Summary.  (#85-2644)
    - Make Workplace Wellness Programs Work for
        Your Company.  (#90-2648)
The following publication on Workplace Health is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER or [phone].
    - Smoking Policy Package
    WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY
WRYNECK
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Wryneck (Torticollis).  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disorder, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    - X -
    WRYNECK
XANTHINURIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Xanthinuria.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    XANTHINURIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Xanthinuria.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they maj
VOCAL CHORD PARALYSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Vocal Cord Paralysis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disorder, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Vocal Cord Paralysis.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that this and other related conditions.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
    VOCAL CHORD PARALYSIS
VOGT-KOYANAGI DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Vogt-Koyanagi Disease by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related condition.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this condition and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    VOGT-KOYANAGI DISEASE
VON RECKLINGHAUSEN'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Von Recklinghausen's Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    VON RECKLINGHAUSEN'S DISEASE
VON WILLEBRAND'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Von Willebrand's Disease.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    VON WILLEBRAND'S DISEASE
WAARDENBURG SYNDROME
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, Bldg. 31, Room 3C35, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Because You Asked About Waardenburg
        Syndrome.  (#91-3260)
    WAARDENBURG SYNDROME
WALDENSTROMS MACROGLOBULINEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Waldenstroms Macroglobulinemia.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    WALDENSTROMS MACROGLOBULINEMIA
WALLEYE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Walleye by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related condition.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    WALLEYE
WARTS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Warts.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Multiple Warts.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Multiple Warts.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    WARTS
WATER
See Drinking Water
    WATERI
WEBER-CHRISTIAN DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Weber-Christian Disease.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Weber-Christian Disease.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    WEBER-CHRISTIAN DISEASE
WEGENER'S GRANULOMATOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Wegener's Granulomatosis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Wegener's Granulomatosis.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    WEGENER'S GRANULOMATOSIS
WEIGHT LOSS
See Dieting
    WEIGHT LOSSO
WERDNIG-HOFFMANN DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Werdnig-Hoffmann Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    WERDNIG-HOFFMANN DISEASE
WERNER'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Werner's Syndrome.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disorder.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    WERNER'S SYNDROME
WERNICKE'S ENCEPHALOPATHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Wernicke's Encephalopathy (Cerebral Beriberi). They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone])
    WERNICKE'S ENCEPHALOPATHY
WHIPLASH
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Whiplash. They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this condition, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    WHIPLASH
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Whiplash. They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly
Borrowing Procedures
These audiovisuals are available to the public but only through interlibrary loans.  This means that a library has to act as your middleman for obtaining your Video.  The library that performs your AVLINE database search or even your local public library can perform the middleman service for you.  The loan period is four weeks, including transit time, and no renewals are granted.  The only fee involved is a $7 charge to the library for processing an interlibrary loan request.  Your local public library may pass along this charge to you.
    VIDEOS AND FILMS
Next On Oprah
You can get a video on any medical condition, problem or procedure you can imagine. Below is a sampling of the kinds of titles that are available.  You can easily see that you are not likely to find these at your local video store (even in the back room section). But, after this book is printed, you may start seeing some of these videos on the daytime talk shows like Donahue, Oprah and Geraldo. The database shows can even get the following videos:
    - Male Transsexual Case #4 Before Surgery.  An
        interview between a psychiatrist and a transsexual patient shortly before surgery to remove the testicles and penis, a vagina constructed and silastic implantation in both breasts.
    - Male Transsexual Case #4 After Surgery.  An
        interview between a psychiatrist and a male transsexual who recently had the surgery mentioned above.
    - Mother of Male Transsexual. Mother discusses
        her reaction to the surgery scheduled for the next day in which her son will have his testicles and penis removed and a vaginoplasty performed.
    - Easy To Get and Penicillin and Venereal
        Disease.  These two WWII area, U.S. Army training films portray stories of how military men pick up girls at drug stores and night clubs and have to suffer the consequences of venereal disease.
    VIDEOS AND FILMS
Sampling Of Available Videos
Chemotherapy
    - Radiation Therapy: Cancer And You
    - Recent Advances In Drug Therapy
    - Safety Issues In Handling Cancer
        Chemotherapy
    - General Principles Of Cancer Chemotherapy
    - Chemotherapy
    - Chemotherapy Side-Effects
    - Chemotherapy Administration: Current
        Methods
    - Cancer Treatment Issues
Cholesterol
    - Controlling Cholesterol: American Heart
        Association
    - Cholesterol, Diet And Heart Disease
Circumcision
    - Newborn Circumcision: Retracting Old Myths
        And Managing New Problems
    - Circumcision
Death
    - Dealing With Death And Dying
    - When The Time Comes
    - Hospice: The Special Touch
    - Facing Death
Headaches
    - Recurrent Headache
    - Pitfalls And Pointers In The Management Of
        Chronic Headaches
    - The Burdened Shoulder, Diagnosing Joint Pain
    - Medical Treatment Of Headache
    - Diagnosis & Treatment Of Headache
    - Headache (Mechanisms, Causes, Evaluation,
        and Treatment)
Holistic Health
    - Holistic Health: Treating The Whole Person
    - Mind Over Medicine
    - Holistic Medicine In Primary Care
    - Dr. Deepak Chopra: Witnessing Spontaneous
        Cures To Seemingly Terminal Illnesses
    - Recovering The Soul: A Scientific And Spiritual
        Search
    - Stress And The Family: A Holistic Approach
    - Health, Mind And Behavior: In Space, Toward
        Peace
    - Well & Strong: A Story of Vera Henderson
        Who Cured Her Illness By Using A Holistic Medical Center Instead Of Surgery Recommended By Her Doctor
    - The Primary Prevention Of Coronary Heart
        Disease (A Holistic Approach To Managing The Condition)
    - Other Lives/Other Selves (The Therapeutic
        Power Of Past Life Regression)
    - Medicine Woman, Medicine Man: Traditional
        Holistic Medicine In Middle America
Infertility
    - Laparoscopic Infertility Surgery
    - Six Phases Of Infertility Treatment: Medical
        And Emotional Aspects
    - Hazardous Inheritance: Workplace Dangers To
        Reproductive Health
    - Diagnostic Imaging In Fertility Disorders
    - Hi-Tech Babies
    - Infertility
    - In Search Of A Child
    - Investigation Of The Infertile Couple
    - Male Infertility
    - Medical Assistance In Procreation; Should
        Doctors Impose
    - Non-Medical Restrictions
Malpractice
    - Ten Procedures For Avoiding Medical
        Malpractice
    - Malpractice
    - Understanding Emergency Room Medical
        Malpractice
    - Anatomy Of A Nursing Negligence Case
    - Analysis Of Dental Malpractice
    - Negligence: Legal Aspects Of Negligence
    - Psychological Impact of Malpractice On
        Physicians
    - The Malpractice Suit: A Survival Guide For
        Physicians And Their Families
    - Medical Risk Management: How To Reduce
        Your Chances Of Being Sued
    - Even The Good Guys Get Sued
    - Understanding Obstetric Malpractice
    - Help With Your Deposition
Masturbation
    - Child And Adolescent Behavior
    - Sexuality: Its Implications For Nursing Practice
Menopause
    - A Clinical Approach To Estrogen Replacement
        Therapy
Penile Implants
    - Impotency: Prosthetic Approach To Impotency
    - Implantation Of An Inflatable Penile
        Prosthesis In The Treatment Of Erectile Impotence
    - Implantation Of A Penile Prosthesis
    - Transscrotal Approach For Penile Prosthesis
        Insertion
    - Evaluation And Treatment Of Impotence With
        The Jonas Penile Prosthesis
    - Diagnosing Erectile Problems
Premenstrual Syndrome
    - Menstrual Cycle Related Mood Disorders
Prostate
    - Cancer Of The Prostate: An Overview Of
        Therapies
    - Screening For Carcinoma Of The Prostate
    - The Prostate: Ultrasound With MRI
        Confirmation
    - Ultrasonically Guided Prostate Biopsy
    - Anatomy And Pathology Of The Prostate
    - Cancer Screening (Complete Screening
        Examination For Skin, Lung, Breast, Cervical, Ovarian, Prostate, And Colorectal Cancers)
    - Hormonal Treatment For Prostate Cancer
    - Male Reproductive System
    - Male Genitalia, Rectum, And Hernias
Stress Management
    - Time And Stress Management
    - Less Stress In 5 Easy Steps (With Ed Asner)
    - Stress Ulcer Disease
    - Neck Pain: Etiology, Diagnosis, and
        Management
    - Occupational Disorders Of Musicians
    - Lifestyle Modification And Stress Management
        Objectives
    - Smokeless Tobacco
    - Stress-Related Disorders And Their Manage-
        ment Through Biofeedback And Relaxation Training
    - Managing Stress
    - Managing Job Related Stress
Vasectomy
    - Vasectomy (The Five Minute Vasectomy And
        The Mini Vasectomy)
    - Vasovasostomy: Vasectomy Reversal
    - Bob's Vasectomy
    - Pre-Vasectomy Family Consultation
    - Vasectomy Operating Procedure
    - Technique For Office Vasectomy
    VIDEOS AND FILMS
VINBLASTINE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Vinblastine is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Vinblastina/Vinblastine.  Provides information
        about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    VINBLASTINE
VINCENT'S INFECTION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Vincent's Infection.  As a policy, however, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Building 31
    Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    VINCENT'S INFECTION
VINCRISTINE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Vincristine is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Vincristina/ Vincristine.  Provides information
        about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    VINCRISTINE
VIRUSES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) conducts and supports research on the causes of allergic, immunologic, and infectious diseases, and to develop better means of preventing, diagnosing, and treating illness. Some of the studies underway look at the role of the immune system in chronic diseases, such as arthritis, and at disorders of the immune system, as in asthma. Brochures and reports are available on a wide variety of topics.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD 20892  [phone]
    VIRUSES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 7A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - At the Edge of Life: An Introduction to
        Viruses. (#80-433)
    VIRUSESan
VISION
See Eye Care
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Vision and Aging by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related issues.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this issue and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Vision and Aging.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Building 31
    Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    VISION
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Vision are available from the National Eye Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 6A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Vision Research: National Plan.  (#83-2469)
    - Vision Research: Report of the Panel on Visual
        Impairment and Its Rehabilitation, Part Six.  (#83-2476)
    - Measuring the Quality of Life of People With
        Visual Impairment: Proceedings of a Workshop.  (#90-3078)
The following videos on Vision are available from the Modern Talking Picture Service, 5000 Park St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709; (800) 243-MTPS.
    - Rites of Sight - Your Vision: The Second 50
        Years.  Video explains normal vision changes and shows how to keep your eyes healthy with proper care.
    - Your Vision, Your Life.  Video introduces
        different aspects of optometric care.
    VISION
VITAL STATISTICS
See Health Statistics
    VITAL STATISTICS
VITAMINS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Vitamin Supplements and Aging.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Building 31
    Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Vitamin C, D and E, and Cardiovascular Disease.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    VITAMINS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Vitamins is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Some Facts and Myths of Vitamins. Covers
        the government's recommended dietary allowances.  (#82-2164)
    VITAMINS
VITILIGO
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Vitiligo.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    VITILIGO
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - What You Should Know About Vitiligo.
        (#AR05, NIH 80-2088)
    VITILIGO
VITRECTOMY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Vitrectomy by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related issues.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this issue and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    VITRECTOMY
 iECTOMY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Vitrectomy by searching the Combined Health Inf
    WERDNIG-HOFFMANN DISEASE
WILSON DISEASE
VARICOSE VEINS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Varicose Veins.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    VARICOSE VEINS
VASCULITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Vasculitis.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Vasculitis.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Vasculitis.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Building 31
    Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    VASCULITIS
VASECTOMIES
See Contraception
See Sterilization
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Vasectomies.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    VASECTOMIES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Vasectomies is available from the Family Life Information Exchange, P.O. Box 30146, Bethesda, MD  20814; [phone].
    - Information for Men: Your Sterilization
        Operation. Includes information on the operation and a 3-part consent form used for all federally funded vasectomies.  (#100014)
The following publication on Vasectomies is available from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bldg. 31, Room 2A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Facts About Vasectomy Safety.
    VASECTOMIESe
See Venereal Disease
VEGETARIANISM
See Food
See Nutrition
    Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Food & Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, Room 304, Beltsville, MD  20705-2351; [phone].
    - Vegetarian Nutrition. Designed to help you
        locate resources on this topic.
    VEGETARIANISM
VENEREAL DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline offers valuable information to the public about a wide range of sexually transmitted diseases, including Venereal Disease and how to protect yourself from contracting them.
       Contact:
    National Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline
    P.O. Box 13827
    Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
    [phone]
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Venereal Disease.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    VENEREAL DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Venereal Disease is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Fifty State Survey of States Statutes Concerning
        Venereal Disease as It May Relate to AIDS.  (#87-240 A)
    VENEREAL DISEASE
VENEZUELAN EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    VENEZUELAN EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS
VERTIGO
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Vertigo.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disorder, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Vertigo.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Building 31
    Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
    VERTIGO
VETERAN'S DRUG & ALCOHOL TREATME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Veteran's Administration operates diverse programs to benefit veterans and their family members.  These benefits include education and rehabilitation, including drug or alcohol treatment.  Call or write for booklet describing benefits available for veterans and their dependents.
       Contact:
    U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
    810 Vermont Ave., NW
    Washington, DC 20420
    [phone]
    VETERAN'S DRUG & ALCOHOL TREATMENT
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Veterans Benefits is available from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO 81002.
    - Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents.
        Lists medical, educational, loan, insurance, compensation, pension, and other programs of the VA and other agencies. (#110Z).
    VETERAN'S DRUG & ALCOHOL TREATMENT
VETERINARY FOOD AND MEDICINE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Center for Veterinary Medicine regulates drugs for all animals, medical devices on the market, and makes sure that food is safe and not mislabeled.  Vaccines are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  This Center makes sure that food labeled as complete and balanced nutrition really is.  They also handle all consumer complaints regarding veterinary medicines and food.  If your animal gets sick after getting a shot or after eating dinner, the Center can tell you if other animals have had a similar reaction.  They investigate complaints and deal with the companies regarding problem products.  For animal vaccines and serums contact the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250; [phone].
       Contact:
    Center for Veterinary Medicine
    Communication and Education Branch
    Food and Drug Administration
    7500 Standish Place
    Rockville, MD 20855
    [phone]
    VETERINARY FOOD AND MEDICINE
VIDEO DISPLAY TERMINALS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
Over a million people each day sit down to work in front of a terminal, inputting and outputting information.  There have been concerns about the risks these terminals present.  The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has put together an information booklet, describing Video Display Terminals, the current research on their use, a listing of articles for further information.  For your free copy contact:
       Contact:
    National Institute For Occupational
    Safety and Health
    4676 Columbia Parkway
    Cincinnati, Ohio  45226
    [phone]
    VIDEO DISPLAY TERMINALS
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Video Display Terminals are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Video Display Terminals (VDT's): Health,
        Safety, and Labor-Management Issues.  (#87-314 SPR)
    - Video Display Terminals and Problems of
        Modern Office Health,  Safety and Policy: An Update.  (#89-684 SPR)
The following publications on Video Display Terminals are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Use of Video Display Terminals by Pregnant
        Women.
    - VDT's Pass Medical Tests.
    VIDEO DISPLAY TERMINALSra
VIDEOS AND FILMS
Free Publications/Videos
The U.S. Government's National Library of Medicine contains approximately 22,000 audiovisuals in a variety of formats including Videocassettes, audio-cassettes, 16mm Films, filmstrips, slides, videodiscs and computer software. The best way to identify specific titles is to access a database called AVLINE which is available on the MEDLARS database system. Almost any local university library or hospital library can access this database for you. If you have trouble finding a local source for this database:
       Contact:
    Reference Section
    National Library of Medicine
    8600 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD 20894
    [phone]
    VIDEOS AND FILMS
loVIDEOS AND FILMS
Free Publications/Videos
The U.S. Government's National Library of Medicine contains approximately 22,000 audiovisuals in a variety of formats including Videocassettes, audio-cassettes, 1 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Ultrasound are available from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bldg. 31, Room 2A32, Bethesda, MD  20892;  [phone].
    - Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging in Pregnancy.
        Discusses the biophysics and bioeffects of sonograms, clinical applications, epidemiological studies, and the psychological, legal, and ethical dimensions of ultrasound imaging.  (#84-667)
    - The Unknowns of Ultrasound.  Addresses the
        limitations of ultrasound.  (#83-8201)
The following publications on Ultrasound are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), FDA, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - A Primer on Medical Imaging: Part II.
    - The Ultrasonic Therapy Equipment Standard.
        (#FDA 85-8240)
    - The Medical Use of Sound.
    ULTRASOUND
UNCONVENTIONAL MEDICINE PRACTICE
See Alternative Medicine Practices
    UNCONVENTIONAL MEDICINE PRACTICES
UREMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Uremia.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    UREMIA
URINARY INCONTINENCE
See Incontinence
    URINARY INCONTINENCE
URINARY TRACT DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Kidney and Urological Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Urinary Tract Diseases and Tumors.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NKUDIC to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Kidney and Urological Diseases
    Information Clearinghouse
    Box NKUDIC
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Urinary Tract Tumors.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Building 31
    Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    URINARY TRACT DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Urinary Tract Disease are available from the National Kidney and Urological Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box NKUDIC, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - National Kidney and Urologic Diseases
        Information Clearinghouse.  Main government contact point for information on urologic diseases.
    - Understanding Urinary Tract Infections.
        Patient and public education booklet.
    - Urinary Tract Infections.  Bibliography of
        resources.
    URINARY TRACT DISEASE
UROLITHIASIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Urolithiasis.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    UROLITHIASIS
URTICARIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Urticaria.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    URTICARIA
UTERINE CANCER
See Cancer
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Uterine Cancer.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Uterine Cancer.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    UTERINE CANCER
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Uterine Cancer are available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Research Report: Cancer of the Uterus. (#87-
        171)
    - What You Need to Know About Cancer of the
        Uterus.  (#91-1562)
    UTERINE CANCER
UVEITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Uveitis by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    - V -
    UVEITIS
VACCINES
    b    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Immunization Division of the Centers for Disease Control will send you all kinds of free information and publications about immunization against Vaccine-preventable diseases of young children.  They can provide you with reports of the recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee, as well as informational pamphlets on the various vaccines all of our children should receive.
       Contact:
    Immunization Division
    Centers for Disease Control
    1600 Tullie Circle
    Atlanta, GA  30333
    [phone]
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Vaccines. They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this issue. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research answers your questions and sends you information on biologic products such as Vaccines, allergenics, blood, and blood products.
       Contact:
    Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research
    Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane
    HFB-140
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
By calling this automated telephone health service, you can get all kinds of information sent to you on several diseases and health areas, including symptoms and prevention methods, immunization requirements, current statistics, recent disease outbreak, and available printed materials.  Currently, you can get information on AIDS, Chronic fatigue syndrome, cytomegalovirus, encephalitis, enteric diseases, Epstein-Barr, hepatitis, Lyme disease, malaria, rabies, Vaccine-preventable disease, and yellow fever.  If you need more information than the message provides, you have the option of being put in contact with a public health professional who will point you in the right direction.  The system is available 24 hours a day, although the health professionals are available Monday-Friday 8a.m.- 4:30p.m.
       Contact:
    Disease Hotline
    [phone]
    VACCINES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Vaccines are available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - New Vaccine Protects Against Serious "Day
        Care" Disease.
    - Vaccines: Precious Ounces of Prevention.
    - Shots Adults Shouldn't Do Without.
    - Childhood Vaccines: A Responsibility to
        Remember.  (#FDA91-907)
    - Flu Shots. Do You Need One? (#FDA90-
        3175)
    VACCINES
VAGINITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Vaginitis.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    VAGINITIS
VALVULAR HEART DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Valvular Heart Disease.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    VALVULAR HEART DISEASE
VARICELLA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Varicella--Zoster Virus.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    VARICELLA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Natio    VETERINARY FOOD AND MEDICINE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Insti
TRYPSINOGEN DEFICIENCY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Trypsinogen Deficiency.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    TRYPSINOGEN DEFICIENCY
TUBAL LIGATION
See Contraception
See Sterilization
    TUBAL LIGATION
TUBERCULOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Tuberculosis.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    TUBERCULOSIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Centers for Disease Control National AIDS Clearinghouse, P.O. Box 6003, Rockville, MD  20849-6003; [phone].
    - Tuberculosis: The Connection Between TB and
        HIV.  (#D484)
    TUBERCULOSIS
TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Tuberous Sclerosis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]  [phone]
    TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Tuberous Sclerosis is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31, Room 8A06, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone] or [phone].
    - Tuberous Sclerosis. Fact sheet on symptoms
        and treatment.
    TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS
TULAREMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Tularemia.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    TULAREMIA
TUMORS
See Cancer
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Tumors.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for related diseases, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Tumors of the Eye by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related condition.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Tumors with Endocrine Function.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    TUMORS
TURNER SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Turner Syndrome.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    TURNER SYNDROME
TWINS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) can provide you with a wealth of information regarding Identical, Fraternal, and Siamese Twins, including articles, research reports, reference materials, and more.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    TWINS
TYPHOID FEVER
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Typhoid Fever.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    TYPHOID FEVER
ULCERS
See Peptic Ulcers
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Ulcers.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NDDIC to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Digestive Diseases
    Information Clearinghouse
    Box NDDIC
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    ULCERS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Ulcers are available from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box NDDIC, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Stomach Ulcers.
    - Ulcers.  Information packet.
    - Therapeutic Endoscopy and Bleeding Ulcers.
    - Peptic Ulcer. Discusses diagnosis and
        treatment. (#85-3800).
    - Therapeutic Endoscopy and Bleeding Ulcers.
        1989 National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference Statement issued by an expert panel about the effectiveness and safety of therapeutic endoscopy in the treatment of high-risk patients with bleeding ulcers.  (#DD-41)
The following publications on Ulcers are available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Ulcers: Screaming Or Silent. Watch 'Em With
        Care.  (#FDA90-1160)
    - When Digestive Juices Corrode, You've Got An
        Ulcer.  (#FDA84-1133)
    ULCERS
ULCERATIVE COLITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Ulcerative Colitis.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ULCERATIVE COLITIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Ulcerative Colitis is available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Ulcerative Colitis.  (#90-1597)
    ULCERATIVE COLITIS
ULTRASOUND
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Ultrasound.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ULTRASOUND
    ULCERATIVE COLITIS
ULTRASOUND
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you what
TRAVELERS' HEALTH
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
If you're going to be traveling outside the U.S., you might be interested in checking up on any disease outbreaks in the countries you'll be visiting, along with any vaccine requirements you need to follow.  The Centers for Disease Control's Voice Information System allows anyone using a touchtone phone to obtain pre-recorded information on international Travelers' Health issues.  The system can also transfer the caller to a public health professional for additional information.  The system is available 24 hours a day, although the health professionals are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
       Contact:
    Centers for Disease Control
    Information Resources Management Office
    Mail Stop C-15, 1600 Clifton Rd., NE
    Atlanta, GA  30333
    [phone]
    TRAVELERS' HEALTH
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Travelers' Health is available from the National Clearinghouse for Primary Care Information, 8201 Greensboro Dr., Suite 600, McLean, VA  22102; [phone].
    - Caribbean Medical Problems.  Reviews
        tropical and other diseases contracted by visitors to and immigrants from the Caribbean.
    TRAVELERS' HEALTHrd
TREMORS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Tremors.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disorder, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Tremors.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related disorders.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]  [phone] (TDD)
    TREMORS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Tremors is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Tremor.  Contains a collection of scientific
        articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    TREMORSct
TRENCH MOUTH
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Trench Mouth.   As a policy, however, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    TRENCH MOUTH
TRICHINOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Trichinosis.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    TRICHINOSIS
TRICHOMONIASIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Trichomoniasis.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    TRICHOMONIASIS
TRICHURIASIS
See Strongyloidiasis
    TRICHURIASIS
TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Trigeminal Neuralgia is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Trigeminal Neuralgia. Collection of scientific
        articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA
TROPHOBLASTIC CANCER
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Trophoblastic Cancer.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (Physician's Data Query (PDQ)) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    TROPHOBLASTIC CANCER
TROPICAL DISEASES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Tropical Diseases.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Tropical Spastic Paraparesis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    TROPICAL DISEASES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Tropical Diseases is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC  20510; [phone].
    - Status of Biomedical Research and Related
        Technology for Tropical Diseases.  A report to Congress.  Ask for the summary report.  (#H-258)
    TROPICAL DISEASES
TROPICAL OILS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Food and Nutrition Information Center can provide you with a wealth of information on food and nutrition topics. They have bibliographies ready and a database through which they can search any food or nutrition subject.
       Contact:
    Food and Nutrition Information Center
    National Agricultural Library
    Room 304
    Beltsville, MD 20705
    [phone]
    TROPICAL OILS
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Tropical Oils is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Labeling of Tropical Oils: Legislation, Health,
        and Trade Issues.  (#87-910 SPR)
    TROPICAL OILS
TRUNCUS ARTERIOSUS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Truncus Arteriosus.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and
    Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    TRUNCUS ARTERIOSUS
TRYPANOSOMIASIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Trypanosomiasis.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    TRYPANOSOMIASIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Trypanosomiasis.  They will also send you any publications andt
TOXOPLASMOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Toxoplasmosis.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Toxoplasmosis by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    TOXOPLASMOSIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Toxoplasmosis is available from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Building 31, Room 7A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Toxoplasmosis.  Discusses the hazards to the
        fetus of the toxoplasma parasites and suggests precautions to prevent the disease.  (#83-308)
    TOXOPLASMOSIS
TRACE ELEMENTS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center works on defining human requirements for Trace Elements and the physiological and biochemical factors that influence those requirements.
       Contact:
    Grand Forks Human Nutrition
    Research Center
    P.O. Box 7166
    University Station
    Grand Forks, ND  58202-7166
    [phone]
    TRACE ELEMENTS
TRACHOMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Trachoma by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    TRACHOMA
TRANQUILIZERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) maintains data bases that index and abstract documents from the worldwide literature pertaining to Mental Illness and Tranquilizers. In addition to scientific journals, there are references to audiovisuals, dissertations, government documents and reports. Contact NIMH for searches on specific subjects.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    TRANQUILIZERS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Tranquilizers is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - A Guide to the Proper Use of Tranquilizers.
        On the safe use of this medicines used for treating intense anxiety disorders.  (#86-3158, FDA)
    TRANQUILIZERSio
TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF DRUGS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research can provide you with information regarding the Transdermal Delivery of Drugs.  They have research reports and articles on the topic.
       Contact:
    Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
    Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF DRUGS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bldg. 31, Room 2A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Transdermal Delivery of Drugs.  (#91-3075)
    TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF DRUGSl
TRANSFUSIONS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research answers your questions and send you information on biologic products such as vaccines, allergenics, blood, and blood products.
       Contact:
    Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research
    Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane
    HFB-140
    Rockville, MD  20857  [phone]
    TRANSFUSIONS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Transfusion Alert: Indications for the Use of
        Red Blood Cells, Platelets, and Fresh Frozen Plasma.  (#89-2974)
    TRANSFUSIONS
TRANSFUSIONAL HEMOSIDEROSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Transfusional Hemosiderosis.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    TRANSFUSIONAL HEMOSIDEROSIS
TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACKS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Transient Ischemic Attacks.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACKS
TRANSPLANTS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) does experimental research on Heart and Lung Transplants.  Current research focuses on immune modulation and organ rejection, as well as on long-term preservation of the heart to allow for transplantation.  The staff can refer you to current researchers, and can send you brochures and reports on this procedure.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and
    Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 5A-52
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Transplantation of the Cornea by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Transplants of the Liver, Pancreas, and Kidneys.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    TRANSPLANTS
TRANSVERSE MYELITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Transverse Myelitis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    TRANSVERSE MYELITIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Transverse Myelitis is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Transverse Myelitis.  Contains a collection of
        scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    TRANSVERSE MYELITIS
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES
See Head Injuries
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NRIC) has put together a free resource guide for people with traumatic brain injury and their families.  This guide has information regarding national organizations, associations, and programs; support groups and state associations of the National Head Injury Foundation, periodicals, catalogs, directories and other sourcebooks, information resources, regional medical libraries, and rehabilitation research and training  centers, and lists of books and articles in the NRIC collection that may be of interest to the newly injured person of family member.
       Contact:
    National Rehabilitation Information Center
    8455 Colesville Rd, Suite 935
    Silver Spring, MD  20910
    [phone]
    [phone] (Voice and TDD)
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences will send you whatever information they have on Trauma Research.  If necessary they can also refer you to a specific researcher in this area for more information.  Keep in mind, though, that NIGMS does not conduct any clinical studies on this or any other condition.
       Contact:
    National Institute of General
    Medical Sciences
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A52
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Trauma Research.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related disorders.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
    TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES
See Head Injuries
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NRIC) has put together a free resource guide for people with traumatic brain injury and their families.  th,
        and Trade Issues.  (#87-910 SPR)
    TROPICAL OILS
THYROTOXIC MYOPATHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Thyrotoxic Myopathy.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    THYROTOXIC MYOPATHY
THYROTOXIC PERIODIC PARALYSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    THYROTOXIC PERIODIC PARALYSIS
TIC DOULOUREUX
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Tic Douloureux (Trigeminal Neuralgia).  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disorder, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    TIC DOULOUREUX
TICKS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Ticks.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    TICKS
TINNITUS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Tinnitus.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related disorders.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Building 31
    Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Tinnitus.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disorder, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    TINNITUS
TOBACCO
See Passive Smoking
See Smoking
See Smokeless Tobacco
    TOBACCO
TONGUE TIED
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Clearinghouse can provide you with information regarding organizations dealing with this condition.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Deafness and Other
    Communication Disorders Clearinghouse
    1010 Wayne Ave.
    Suite 300
    Silver Spring, MD 20910
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
    TONGUE TIED
TORSION DYSTONIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Torsion Dystonia (Dystonia Musculorum Deformans). They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    TORSION DYSTONIA
TORTICOLLIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Torticollis (Wryneck).  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disorder, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    TORTICOLLIS
TOURETTE SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Tourette Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disorder, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Tourette Syndrome.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disorder.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disorder and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Tourette Syndrome.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related disorders.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
    TOURETTE SYNDROME
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Tourette Syndrome are available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31, Room 8A06, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone] or [phone].
    - Tourette Syndrome.  Contains a collection of
        scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    - Tourette Syndrome. Fact sheet on symptoms
        and treatment.
    TOURETTE SYNDROME
TOXICS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Pesticide Telecommunications Network, a service of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Texas Tech University, will respond to your non-emergency questions about the effects of pesticides, toxicology and symptoms, environmental effects, disposal and cleanup, and safe use of pesticides. Answers to information requests are given on the telephone or in the next day's mail. Phones are staffed by pesticide specialists with agricultural, environmental and public health backgrounds. It's open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
       Contact:
    Texas Tech University
    Health Sciences Center
    Department of Preventative Medicine
    and Community Health
    National Pesticide Telecommunication
    Network (NPTN)
    Lubbock, TX  79430
    (800) 858-PEST
The Clinical Biochemistry Branch of the Centers for Disease Control is working to develop technologies to detect, treat, and prevent human toxicant exposures and any adverse health effects resulting from that exposure.
       Contact:
    Division of Environmental Health
    Laboratory Sciences
    Centers for Disease Control
    1600 Clifton Rd.
    Atlanta, GA 30333
    [phone]
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) will send you whatever information they have on Toxicology and Pharmacology.  If necessary they can also refer you to a specific researcher in this area for more information.  Keep in mind, though, that NIGMS does not conduct any clinical studies on this or any other issue.
       Contact:
    National Institute of General
    Medical Sciences
    Building 31
    Room 4A52
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) will send you whatever publications and journal articles they can locate on questions about specific Toxics. If necessary they can put you in contact with researchers studying this issue. NIEHS does not conduct any clinical studies.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Environmental
    Health Sciences
    P.O. Box 12233
    Research Triangle Park, NC  27709  [phone]
    TOXICS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Toxicology is available from the Science & Technology Division, Reference Section, Library of Congress, Washington, DC  20540; [phone].
    - Chemical Exposures: Toxicology, Safety, and
        Risk Assessment.  Reference guide designed to help locate further published material.  (#91-11)
The following publications and video on Toxics are available from the Public Information Center, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW, Washington, DC  20460; [phone].
    - What It Means To You. A 15-minute video
        tells businesses and community members about actions they can take to learn about chemicals in the community and steps they can take to plan for the possibility of chemical accidents.  They can send you an informational brochure and order form.  ($21.50)
    - The Layman's Guide to the Toxic Substances
        Control Act.
    - TSCA Assistance Information Service. Explains
        the law and how they help in answering your questions.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Toxics is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Toxic Chemicals: Environmental and Health
        Issues; Audio Brief.  (#AB50104)
    TOXICS
TOXIC SHOCK
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health can provide you with information on tampons and Toxic Shock.
       Contact:
    Center for Devices and
    Radiological Health
    Food and Drug Administration
    HFZ-210
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Toxic Shock Syndrome.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Toxic Shock Syndrome.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The Centers for Disease Control's Voice Information System allows anyone using a touchtone phone to obtain pre-recorded information on Toxic Shock Syndrome, and many other conditions.  This service offers information about this condition, symptoms and prevention methods, immunization requirements, current statistics, recent disease outbreak, and available printed materials.  The system is available 24 hours a day, although the health professionals are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The system can also transfer the caller to a public health professional for additional information.
       Contact:
     Centers for Disease Control
    Information Resources Management Office
    Mail Stop C-15
    1600 Clifton Rd., NE
    Atlanta, GA  30333
    [phone]
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Toxic Shock Syndrome.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disorder.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disorder and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    TOXIC SHOCK
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Toxic Shock Syndrome is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Toxic Shock Syndrome and Tampons. Explains
        the symptoms and causes of this syndrome.  (#85-4169, FDA)
The following publications on Toxic Shock Syndrome are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Using New Tampon Absorbency Labeling to
        Help Prevent TSS.
    - Preventing TSS.
    - FDA Proposes New Terms For Tampon Absor-
        bency Labeling.
    - Tampon Absorbency Not Material Increases
        TSS Risk.
    - Tampon Standardized Absorbency Information.
    - Toxic Shock Syndrome and Tampons. (#FDA
        83-4169)
    TOXIC SHOCK
TOXOCARIASIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Toxocariasis by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    TOXOCARIASIS
 BRAIN INJURIES
TREMORS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you inXJ
TENNIS ELBOW
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse can provide you with reference materials on Tennis Elbow.
       Contact:
    National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
    and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    TENNIS ELBOW
TEST TUBE BABIES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Test Tube Babies.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    TEST TUBE BABIES
TESTICULAR CANCER
See Cancer
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Testicular Cancer.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    TESTICULAR CANCER
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Testicular Cancer are available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Testicular Self-Examination.  Provides
        information about risks and symptoms of testicular cancer and suggestions effective self-examinations.  (#86-2636)
    - What You Need to Know About Testicular
        Cancer. (#88-1565)
The following publication on Testicular Cancer is available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Testicular Self-Examination.  (#90-2636)
    TESTICULAR CANCERpu
TETANUS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Tetanus.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    TETANUS
TETRALOGY OF FALLOT
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Tetralogy of Fallot.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    TETRALOGY OF FALLOT
THALASSEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Thalassemia.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Thalassemia.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    THALASSEMIA
THERAPEUTIC ENDOSCOPY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Therapeutic Endoscopy is available from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box NDDIC, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Therapeutic Endoscopy and Bleeding Ulcers.
        1989 National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference Statement issued by an expert panel about the effectiveness and safety of therapeutic endoscopy in the treatment of high-risk patients with bleeding ulcers.  (#DD-41)
    THERAPEUTIC ENDOSCOPY
THORACIC-OUTLET SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on the Thoracic-Outlet Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    THORACIC-OUTLET SYNDROME
THROMBASTHENIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Thrombasthenia.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    THROMBASTHENIA
THROMBOCYTOPENIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Thrombocytopenia.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    THROMBOCYTOPENIA
THROMBOLYSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Thrombolysis.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    THROMBOLYSIS
THROMBOPHLEBITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Thrombophlebitis.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    THROMBOPHLEBITIS
THROMBOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Thrombosis.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    THROMBOSIS
THYROID DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Thyroid Disorders.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    THYROID DISORDERS
THYMOMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Thymoma.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    THYMOMA
    THYROID DISORDERS
THYMOMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they havB
TANNING
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices and Radiological Health acts as a clearinghouse for information on the hazards of Tanning and Tanning Salons and devices.  They can send you all kinds of consumer information on tanning, including reprints of journal articles, statistics, and government regulations on the tanning industry.  This Center also responds to consumer complaints involving tanning devices and misrepresentative claims by tanning salons.
       Contact:
    Center for Devices and
    Radiological Health
    (HFZ-210)
    Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    TANNING
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Tanning are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - The Darker Side of Indoor Tanning. (#FDA
        87-8272)
    - Out of the Bronzed Age.
    - Notes on the Science Seminar: Tanning
        Booths.
    - AMA News Release: Sun-Tan Parlors Called
        Potentially Dangerous.
    - Tanning Beds Are Not Without Drawbacks.
        (#FDA 84-8228)
    - Tan Now, Pay Later?
    - A Careful Look Into Tanning Booths. (#FDA
        81-8149)
    - A Word of Caution on Tanning Booths.
        (#FDA 80-8118)
    TANNING96
TAPEWORM INFECTION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can provide you with reference materials on Tapeworm, and can refer you to other organizations.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    TAPEWORM INFECTION
TARDIVE DYSKINESIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Tardive Dyskinesia.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disorder.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disorder and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Tardive Dyskinesia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    TARDIVE DYSKINESIA
TASTE DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Taste and Smell Dysfunction.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Taste and Smell Dysfunction.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Taste Disorders.  As a policy, however, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    TASTE DISORDERS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Taste Disorders is available from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, Bldg. 31, Rm. 3C35, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Because You Asked About Smell and Taste
        Disorders.  (#91-3231)
    TASTE DISORDERS
TATTOO REMOVAL
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Laser Removal of Tattoos.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this procedure.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this procedure and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    TATTOO REMOVAL
TAY-SACH'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Tay-Sach's Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    TAY-SACH'S DISEASE
TEENAGERS
See Adolescent Health
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Teenagers.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892  [phone]
    TEENAGERS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Family Life Information Exchange, P.O. Box 30146, Bethesda, MD  20814; [phone].
    - Teenage Pregnancy and Fertility in the US.
The following publications on Teenagers are available from the Office on Smoking and Health, Centers for Disease Control, 1600 Clifton Rd., NE, MS K-50, Atlanta, GA  30333; [phone].
    - If Your Kids Think Everybody Smokes, They
        Don't Know Everybody. A Parent's Guide to Smoking and Teenagers.  Explains why some teenagers become smokers.  (#83-50199)
    - Teenage Cigarette Smoking Self Test.  A quiz
        designed to help teens understand their feelings about smoking.
The following publication on Teenagers is available from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville,MD  20852; [phone], or [phone].
    - Facts About Teenagers and Drug Abuse.
The following publication on Teenagers is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Help Yourself: Tips for Teenagers with Cancer.
        (#91-2211) Designed to provide information and support to adolescents with cancer.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Teenagers is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Teenage Sexual Activity and Childbearing: An
        Analysis of the Relationships of Behavior to Family and, Personal Background.  (#87-637 EPW)
    TEENAGERS
TEEN PREGNANCY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Teenage Pregnancy.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892  [phone]
    TEEN PREGNANCY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Teenage Pregnancy is available from the Food & Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, Room 304, Beltsville, MD  20705-2351; [phone].
    - Adolescent Pregnancy and Nutrition. Designed
        to help you locate resources on this topic.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Teen Pregnancy are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Teenage Pregnancy: Selected Reference, 1986-
        1988. (#89-119 L)
    - Adolescent Pregnancy: Programs and Issues;
        Issue Brief.  (#IB91118)
    - The Children of Teenage Mothers. (#87-94
        EPW)
    - Teenage Pregnancy and Childbearing: Inci-
        dence Data.  (#87-11 EPW)
    - Teenage Pregnancy: Issues and Legislation:
        Issue Brief.  (#IB86128)
    - Teenage Sexual Activity and Childbearing: An
        Analysis of the Relationships of Behavior to Family and Personal Background. (#87-637 EPW)
    TEEN PREGNANCY
TEETH PROBLEMS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on specific Teeth Problems.  As a policy, however, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    TEETH PROBLEMS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Institute of Dental Research, Bldg. 31, Room 2C35, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Periodontal Disease and Diabetes: A Guide for
        Patients.
    - Rx for Sound Teeth.  (#91-3245)
    TEETH PROBLEMS
TEMPORAL ARTERITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Temporal Arteritis by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on the Neurological Aspects of Temporal Arteritis. They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    TEMPORAL ARTERITIS
TENDONITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Tendonitis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying tendonitis and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    TENDONITIS
RITIS
TENDONITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they
SWEAT GLAND DISORDERS
See Anaphoresis
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Sweat Gland Disorders.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying these disorders looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SWEAT GLAND DISORDERS
SWINE FLU
See Flu
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Swine Flu.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying Swine Flu.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SWINE FLU
SYDENHAM'S CHOREA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Sydenham's Chorea.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disorder, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    SYDENHAM'S CHOREA
SYNCOPE
See Fainting
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Syncope (Fainting).  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying fainting.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SYNCOPE
SYNOVITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Synovitis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying Synovitis.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SYNOVITIS
SYPHILIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline offers valuable information to the public about a wide range of sexually transmitted diseases, including Syphilis and how to protect yourself from contracting them.
       Contact:
    National Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline
    P.O. Box 13827
    Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
    [phone]
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Syphilis.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying Syphilis.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SYPHILIS
SYRINGOMYELIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Syringomyelia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    SYRINGOMYELIA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Syringomyelia is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Syringomyelia. Collection of scientific
        articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    SYRINGOMYELIA
SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS
See Lupus
    SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS
SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Progressive Systemic Sclerosis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Progressive Systemic Sclerosis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying systemic sclerosis.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS
SYSTOLIC HYPERTENSION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Systolic Hypertension in the Elderly.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and
    Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SYSTOLIC HYPERTENSION
TACHYCARDIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Tachycardia.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and
    Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892  [phone]
    TACHYCARDIA
TAKAYASU'S ARTERITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Takayasu's Arteritis.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    TAKAYASU'S ARTERITIS
TAMOXIFEN
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Tamoxifeno/Tamoxifen. Provides information
        about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    TAMOXIFEN
TANGIER DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Tangier Disease.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Tangier Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    TANGIER DISEASE
TANGIER
    TEETH PROBLEMS
TEST TUBE BABIES
STRONGYLOIDIASIS  (ROUNDWORM)
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can provide you with reference materials on Roundworm, and can refer you to other organizations.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    STRONGYLOIDIASIS  (ROUNDWORM)
STURGE-WEBER SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Sturge-Weber Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    STURGE-WEBER SYNDROME
STUTTERING
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Stuttering.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related disorders.  However, NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for stuttering.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Building 31
    Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Stuttering.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disorder, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    STUTTERING
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can provide you with reference materials and other information regarding a Stye, which is an infection of a gland by the eyelash.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    STYE
SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Sudden Cardiac Death.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH
SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Clearinghouse can provide you with information, research, reports, brochures, and referrals dealing with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
       Contact:
    National Sudden Infant Death
    Syndrome Clearinghouse
    8201 Greensboro Dr., Suite 600
    McLean, VA 22102
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME
Free Publications/Videos
The following Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) publications are available from the National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Clearinghouse, 8201 Greensboro Dr., Suite 600, McLean, VA  22102; [phone].
    - Crib Death.  Explains SIDS in easy to read
        booklet form.
    - Current Research in Sudden Infant Death
    - Directory of State Title V Maternal and Child
        Health Directors and SIDS Program Coordinators.  Lists MCH directors and SIDS coordinators by state; Federal and Federally supported programs; and private SIDS and SIDS-related programs.
    - Examination of the SIDS Infant: Investigative
        and Autopsy Protocols.  Reports the results of a 1975 national conference.
    - Fact Sheet: Facts about Apnea and Other
        Apparent Life-threatening Events.
    - Fact Sheet: Grief of Children. Discusses some
        of the common expressions of children's grief and offers way in which adults can help during the grieving process.
    - Fact Sheet: Parents and The Grieving Process.
        Defines grief, presents common reactions and emotions expressed by people who are bereaved, and highlights the process by which resolution and recovery may be achieved.
    - Fact Sheet: SIDS Information for the EMT.
        Provides suggestions for first response of EMTs and others at the time of sudden infant death.
    - Fact Sheet: What Is SIDS?  Provides basic
        facts about SIDS and discusses reactions of the surviving family members and ways they can be helped.
    - FDA Safety Alert: Important Tips for Apnea
        Monitor Users.  Lists important tips to help parents and caregivers understand the limitations of infant apnea monitors and offers guidelines for their proper use.
    - A Guide to Resources in Perinatal Bereave-
        ment. Offers selected resources for professionals working with parents who have lost a child.
    - Infantile Apnea and Home Monitoring: Con-
        sensus Statement.  The October 1986 National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference on Infantile Apnea and Home Monitoring.
    - Information Exchange. Quarterly newsletter
        of SIDS Clearinghouse.
    - Joint Hearing on SIDS Before the committees
        on Post Office and Civil Service, Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families, 99th Congress.  Testimony to bring the issue of SIDS into the public domain, to generate support for educating the public and professionals about SIDS, and to encourage further research.
    - Nosology Guideline. Supplement to the
        medical examiner's cause-of-death coding manual describing death certificate coding information for SIDS.
    - SIDS Information for the EMT.
    - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Other
        Infant Losses Among Adolescent Parents: An Annotate Bibliography and Resource Guide.  An overview of adolescent bereavement, abstract of articles, and resources for adolescents.
    - Sudden Unexplained Infant Death 1970-1975:
        An Evolution of Understanding.  Examines changes in understanding of sudden, unexpected, and unexplained infant death.
    - Talking to Children About Death. Helps
        prepare parents and other adults to talk to children about death.
    SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME
SUICIDE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Suicide.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying suicide.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this issue and looking for patients
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    SUICIDE
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Suicide is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Teenage Suicide: Bibliography-in-Brief, 1981,
        1988. (#88-652)
    SUICIDE
SULFITES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Food and Nutrition Information Center can provide you with a wealth of information on food and nutrition topics. They have bibliographies ready and a data base through which they can search any food or nutrition subject.
       Contact:
    Food and Nutrition Information Center
    National Agricultural Library
    Room 304
    Beltsville, MD 20705
    [phone]
    SULFITES
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Sulfites is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Sulfites: Food Preservatives.  (#86-887 SPR)
The following publication on Sulfites is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Reacting to Sulfites.  (#FDA90-2209)
    SULFITES
SUNLAMPS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Sunlamps are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Fact Sheet: Sunlamps.
    - Federal Register: Sunlamp Products; Perfor-
        mance Standard; Final Rule.
    - Sunlamps: Putting Safety First.
    SUNLAMPS
SUNSCREENS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Sunbathing Without Burning. (#FDA 78-7022)
    - Out of the Bronzed Age.
    SUNSCREENS
SURGERY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Second Surgical Opinion Program is an information resource for people faced with the possibility of non-emergency or Elective Surgery.  By calling its toll-free number, the staff will help you locate a surgeon or other specialist enrolled in the program who can offer you a second opinion.  Pamphlets are available containing questions that patients looking for second opinions should ask.
       Contact:
    Health Care Financing Administration
    330 Independence Ave., SW
    Washington, DC  20201
    [phone]
    [phone] in MD
    SURGERY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO  81002.
    - Getting a Second Opinion.  (#557Y)
    SURGERY
SURROGATE MOTHERHOOD
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Surrogate Motherhood are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Analysis of Legal and Constitutional Issues
        Involved in Surrogate Motherhood.  (#88-240 A)
    - Surrogate Mothers: Bibliography-in-Brief,
        1985-1988.(#88-268 L)
    SURROGATE MOTHERHOOD
    SURGERY
SURROGATE MOTHERHOOD
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CR
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Steroids are available from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD  20852; [phone].
    - Anabolic Steroids and You.
    - The Fact is...The Use of Steroids in Sports Can
        Be Dangerous.
    - Pumping Trouble: The Problem of Steroid Use.
    - Steroids Mean Trouble.  Anti-drug abuse
        poster.
The following publication on Steroids is available from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO  81002.
    - Anabolic Steroids: Losing at Winning.
        (#516Y)
    STEROIDS
STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this Syndrome.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROME
STIFF MAN SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Stiff Man Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disorder, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    STIFF MAN SYNDROME
STILL'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Still's Disease.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    STILL'S DISEASE
STOMACH CANCER
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Stomach Cancer.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    STOMACH CANCER
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Research Report: Cancer of the Stomach.
        (#88-2978)
    - What You Need to Know About Cancer of the
        Stomach.  (#90-1544)
    STOMACH CANCER
STOMATITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Stomatitis.  As a policy, however, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    STOMATITIS
STRABISMUS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Strabismus by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study Strabismus and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892  [phone]
    STRABISMUS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Strabismus is available from the National Eye Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 6A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Vision Research: Report of the Strabismus
        Amblyopia and Visual Processing Panel, Part Five.  (#83-2475)
    STRABISMUS
STREPTOCOCCAL  (STREP) INFECTION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Streptococcal (Strep) Infections.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this kind of infection.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    STREPTOCOCCAL  (STREP) INFECTIONS
STREPTOKINASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Streptokinase.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying Streptokinase.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    STREPTOKINASE
STRESS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Stress.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Stress (EKG).  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Stress and Aging.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Building 31
    Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    STRESS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Stress are available from the National Institute of Mental Health, 5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05, Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Plain Talk About Handling Stress.
    - Plain Talk About the Art of Relaxation.
        Discusses the stages of physical and mental stress, describes the symptoms and offers suggestions for stress reduction.
The following publication on Stress is available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC  20402; [phone]
    - Stress Management in Work Settings.
        Summarizes and reviews scientific evidence and practical issues relating to worksite stress management, and includes a collection of resources for training materials, products, and equipment.  ($9.50, S/N 017-033-00428-5)
The following publication on Stress is available from the Science & Technology Division, Reference Section, Library of Congress, Washington, DC  20540; [phone].
    - Stress: Physiological and Psychological Aspects.
        Reference guide designed to help locate further published material.  (#87-6)
The following publication on Stress is available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Proceedings of the Working Conference on
        Stress, Reactivity, and Cardiovascular Disease.  (#85-2698)
    STRESS
STRIATONIGRAL DEGENERATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Striatonigral Degeneration.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disorder, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    STRIATONIGRAL DEGENERATION
STROKE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) conducts and guides research on the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Stroke.  They can give all kinds of information about this area of study.  Other areas of research include cerebral palsy, autism, dyslexia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's and Huntington's diseases, and epilepsy.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Stroke (Hypertension).  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying stroke.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and
    Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Stroke.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Building 31
    Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
    STROKE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Stroke is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Stroke Update. (#88-2989) Booklet written to
        help the general public make intelligent decisions.
The following publications on Stroke are available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31, Room 8A06, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone] or [phone].
    - What You Should Know About Stroke and
        Stroke Prevention.  (#81-1909)
    - Stroke: Hope through Research.  (#83-2222)
    - Stroke 1990.   Annual or Biennial Research
        Updates.
    - Stroke.  Discusses hope through research.
    - Fundamentals of Stroke Care.  (#76-14016)
    - Stroke. Collection of scientific articles,
        patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
The following publication on Stroke is available from the National Institute on Aging Information Center, 2209 Distribution Circle, Silver Spring, MD  20910; [phone].
    - Stroke.  Facts for the aging.
    STROKE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Stroke is available from the Offi
    SUNSCREENS
SUNL2
SPINE JOINTS
See Ankylosing Spondylitis
    SPINE JOINTS
SPINOCEREBELLAR DEGENERATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Spinocerebellar Degeneration.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disorder, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    SPINOCEREBELLAR DEGENERATION
SPORTS MEDICINE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
Are you suffering from a sports-related injury?  Contemplating surgery to correct the problem?  Want to know the latest information regarding sports medicine?  The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) is the place to go as the staff can answer questions regarding current research and treatment of sports injuries and medicine, as well as providing you with a list of sports medicine groups.  The Institute is currently soliciting research grant applications to provide a new foundation of knowledge related to fitness and sports medicine.  Some of the topics to be studied include muscle pathophysiology, epidemiology of injuries, functional assessments, injury mechanisms, healing and prevention and training.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    SPORTS MEDICINE
SPORTS NUTRITION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) can provide you with a wealth of information on food and nutrition topics. They have bibliographies ready and a database through which they can search any food or nutrition subject.
       Contact:
    Food and Nutrition Information Center
    National Agricultural Library
    Room 304
    Beltsville, MD 20705
    [phone]
    SPORTS NUTRITION
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Food and Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, 10301 Baltimore Blvd., Beltsville, MD  20705; [phone].
    - Sports Nutrition Nutri-Topic. Lists books,
        journal articles, pamphlets, booklets, and other resources to contact regarding sports fitness and nutrition.  Included is a list of videos produced outside the government, but available for free loan from the Food and Nutrition Information Center, dealing with exercise and fitness.
    SPORTS NUTRITION
SPOUSAL ABUSE
See Battered Spouses
See Family Violence
    SPOUSAL ABUSE
SQUAMOUS CELL
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Squamous Cell.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    SQUAMOUS CELL
STAINED TEETH
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Stained Teeth from tetracycline use.  As a policy, however, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    STAINED TEETH
STAPHYLOCOCCAL  (STAPH) INFECTIO
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Staphylococcal (Staph) Infections.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    STAPHYLOCOCCAL  (STAPH) INFECTIONS
STEELE-RICHARDSON DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Steele-Richardson Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    STEELE-RICHARDSON DISEASE
STEINERTS DISEASE
See Muscular Dystrophy
    STEINERTS DISEASEU
STERILIZATION
See Vasectomies
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Sterilization.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
Using health survey and epidemiologic studies of large patient populations, the Contraceptive Development Branch at National Institutes of Health evaluates the safety and effectiveness of different surgical Sterilization procedures.  The Center for Population Research publishes an annual progress report that outlines the accomplishments and goals in contraception development for the year.
       Contact:
    Center for Population Research
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Executive Plaza North, 6th Floor
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    STERILIZATION
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Sterilization are available from the Family Life Information Exchange, P.O. Box 30146, Bethesda, MD  20814; [phone].
    - Information for Men: Your Sterilization
        Operation.
    - Information for Women: Your Sterilization
        Operation.  Covers tubal ligation and other methods of birth control  (#10015)
    STERILIZATION F
STEROID CONTRACEPTIVES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Steroid Contraceptives.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    STEROID CONTRACEPTIVES
STEROID HYPERTENSION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Steroid Hypertension.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    STEROID HYPERTENSION
STEROIDS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research has put together a free information packet containing brochures, regulations, reports, and a poster on the dangers of steroids.
       Contact:
    Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
    Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane, HFD-365
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
The Department of Education's Drug Abuse Prevention Oversight Staff provides materials to schools and communities in developing a comprehensive program to prevent the use of alcohol and other drugs, including tobacco and steroids.
       Contact:
    Office of the Secretary
    U.S. Department of Education
    400 Maryland Ave., SW, Room 4145
    Washington, DC  20202-0100
    [phone]
    STEROIDS
anther a free information packet containing brochures, regulations, reports, and a poster on the dangers of steroids.
       Contact:
    Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
    Food and Drnd Robert Emhardt Theres sensitive direction from newcomer Thomas J Tobin XXPeter Peter Fox XXGregory Gregory Harrison XXScott Scott Newman VVThomas Thomas J Tobin
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SPASMODIC DYSPHONIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Spasmodic Dysphonia.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Spasmodic Dysphonia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    SPASMODIC DYSPHONIA
SPASTIC CONDITIONS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Spastic Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, Quadriplegia, and Torticollis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    SPASTIC CONDITIONS
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DISORDERS
`    D    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Speech and Language Disorders.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Speech Disorders.  As a policy, however, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Speech and Language Disorders.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Speech and Language Disorders.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DISORDERS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Speech is available from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, Bldg. 31, Room 3C35, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Assessment of Speech and Voice Production:
        Research and Clinical Applications.  (#91-3236)
The following publication on Speech is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Developmental Speech and Language
        Disorders. Discusses hope through research.
    SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DISORDERSNap
SPHINGOLIPIDOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Sphingolipidosis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    SPHINGOLIPIDOSIS
SPIELMEYER-SJOGREN'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Spielmeyer-Sjogren's Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    SPIELMEYER-SJOGREN'S DISEASE
SPINA BIFIDA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Spina Bifida.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disorder, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Spina Bifida.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Spina Bifida.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study Spina Bifida and other related diseases.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]  [phone] (TDD)
    SPINA BIFIDA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31, Room 8A06, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone] or [phone].
    - Spina Bifida: Hope through Research.
        Discusses the prevailing views about the causes, diagnosis, and medical care of this congenital spinal cord defect.  (#86-309)
    - Spina Bifida.  (#85-309)
    - Spina Bifida. Collection of scientific
        articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    SPINA BIFIDA
SPINAL ARACHNOIDITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Spinal Arachnoiditis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]  [phone]
    SPINAL ARACHNOIDITIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Spinal Cord Injuries 1990. Annual or Biennial
        Research Updates.
    SPINAL ARACHNOIDITIS
SPINAL CORD INJURIES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NRIC) has put together a free resource guide for people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and their families.  Included in the guide is information about SCI-related magazines and newsletters; SCI organizations that assist people with SCI from point of injury onward, and organizations that focus on specific aspects of SCI; SCI membership organizations, and the names and addresses of their chapters; and a short listing of some of the documents available from the NRIC library that discuss topics of interest of people with SCI.
       Contact:
    National Rehabilitation Information Center
    8455 Colesville, Rd, Suite 935
    Silver Spring, MD  20910
    [phone]
    [phone] (Voice and TDD)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can give you information about the causes, implications, and outlook for spinal cord injuries and drug therapy, neural prostheses, and rehabilitation.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    SPINAL CORD INJURIES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31, Room 8A06, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone] or [phone].
    - Spinal Cord Injury.  (#81-160)
    - National Head and Spinal Cord Injury Survey.
        (#81-2240)
    - Spinal Cord Injury.  Discusses hope through
        research.
    SPINAL CORD INJURIES
SPINAL CORD TUMORS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Spinal Cord Tumors.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    SPINAL CORD TUMORS
SPINE CURVATURE
See Scoliosis
    SPINE CURVATURES
SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Juvenile Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Kug-Wel Disease).  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Spinal Muscular Atrophy.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disorder, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Spinal Muscular Atrophy is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Pediatric). Contains
        a collection of scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY
    SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY
SLEEP DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Sleep Disorders.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Sleep Disorders.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disorder.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Sleep and Aging.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892  [phone]
    SLEEP DISORDERS
Free Publications/Videos
The following video on Sleep Disorders is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Sleep and Its Disorders.  Video to help the
        general public make intelligent decisions.
The following publication on Sleep Disorders is available from the National Institute of Mental Health, 5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05, Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Useful Information on Sleep Disorders.
The following publication on Sleep Disorders is available from the FDA, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Why Aren't You Asleep Yet? A Bedtime Story.
        (#FDA90-1154)
The following publication on Sleep Disorders is available from the Office of Medical Applications of Research, National Institutes of Health, Bldg. 1, Room 260, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Treatment of Sleep Disorders of Older People.
        Discusses diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders in the elderly.
    SLEEP DISORDERSis bp
SLOW VIRUSES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Slow Viruses.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    SLOW VIRUSES
SMALLPOX
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Smallpox.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SMALLPOX
SMELL DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Smell Disorders.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related disorders.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Smell Disorders.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]  [phone]
    SMELL DISORDERS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Smell Disorders is available from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, Bldg. 31, Room 3C35, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Because You Asked About Smell and Taste
        Disorders.  (#91-3231)
    SMELL DISORDERS
SMOKELESS TOBACCO
See Smoking
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) offers all kinds of information services on smoking and health issues.  They can send you numerous publications in the field, and through its database can provide you with further bibliographic information.  Their Smoking Studies Section designs and conducts national surveys on smoking behavior, attitude, knowledge, and beliefs regarding tobacco use.
       Contact:
    Office on Smoking and Health
    Centers for Disease Control
    1600 Clifton Rd., NE
    MS K-50
    Atlanta, GA  30333
    [phone]
    SMOKELESS TOBACCO
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Smokeless Tobacco is available from the Dental Disease Prevention Activity, Centers for Disease Control, 1600 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30333; [phone].
    - Smokeless Tobacco Education Resources.  An
        annotated list of educational materials on snuff and chewing tobacco available from federal, state and local agencies and from private sources.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on smokeless tobacco are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Smokeless Tobacco: Health Concerns Spark
        Advertising and Labeling Controversy.  (#86-519 E)
    - Smokeless Tobacco: Snuff and Chewing
        Tobacco; Bibliography in Brief, 1983-1987.  (#88-115 L)
The following video is available from Modern Talking Picture Service, 5000 Park St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709; (800) 243-MTPS.
    - Smokeless Tobacco: (Check It Out!).  Video
        covers the hazards of smokeless tobacco.
    SMOKELESS TOBACCO
SMOKING
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) offers all kinds of information services on smoking and health issues.  They can send you numerous publications in the field, and through its database can provide you with further bibliographic information.  Their Smoking Studies Section designs and conducts national surveys on smoking behavior, attitude, knowledge, and beliefs regarding tobacco use.
       Contact:
    Office on Smoking and Health
    Centers for Disease Control
    1600 Clifton Rd., NE
    MS K-50
    Atlanta, GA  30333
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Cigarette Research and Smoking-related Cancer.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for  addiction to cigarettes, including specific treatment information on the different stages of lung cancer and other cancers.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Smoking and Heart Disease. They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations studying this issue. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892  [phone]
    SMOKING
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Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Smoking are available from the Office on Smoking and Health, Centers for Disease Control, 1600 Clifton Rd., NE, MS K-50, Atlanta, GA  30333; [phone].
    - Smoking, Tobacco and Health.  (#87-8397)
        Discusses the health risks and prevalence of smoking as well as tobacco growing, cigarette manufacturing, and marketing.
    - Out of the Ashes: Choosing a Method to Quit
        Smoking.  A guide to assist smokers in selecting a quitting program.
    - Review and Evaluation of Smoking Cessation
        Methods.  An in-depth analysis of the variety of methods available to help smokers quit, including the effectiveness, benefits, and drawbacks of each method.
    - State and Local Programs on Smoking and
        Health: A Catalog of Local Programs Throughout the Country on Smoking and Health.  (#82-50189.  A catalog packed with descriptions of cessation clinics, prevention efforts, school programs, community and patient education programs, mass media campaigns, and individual self-help strategies.
    - Good News for Smokers 50 and Older.
        Outlines the health benefits of quitting smoking for older smokers.
    - At A Glance: The Health Benefits Of Smoking
        Cessation: A Report Of the Surgeon General.  Highlights the benefits of quitting smoking.
    - Smoking And Health: A National Status
        Report. Discusses the status of smoking programs in the U.S.
    - Bibliography on Smoking and Health. A
        compilation of 1989 scientific information on tobacco and tobacco use.
    - Is Your Baby Smoking? Explains the dangers
        of passive smoke on the baby.
    - Baby In The House Stickers. Remind pregnant
        women that when they smoke, they smoke for two.
The following publications on Smoking are available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Smoking Policy Package. Examines different
        questions and issues about smoking in the workplace.
    - Why Do You Smoke?  (#88-1822)
    - Clearing the Air: A Guide to Quitting Smoking.
    Suggests various approaches to quit smoking.
        (#86-1647)
    - How to Help Your Patients Stop Smoking: A
        National Cancer Institute Manual for Physicians.  (#90-3064)
    - Self-Guided Programs for Smoking Cessation:
        A Program Planner's Guide.  (#91-3104)
    - How To Help Your Patients Stop Using
        Tobacco: A National Cancer Institute Manual For The Oral Health Team.
    - Pharmacists Helping Smokers Quit Kit.
    - Quit for Good Kit. Packet designed for health
        professionals to assist their smoking patients to quit.
The following publications on Smoking are available from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box NDDIC, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Smoking and Your Digestive System. Discusses
        the harmful effects of cigarette smoking on the digestive system.  (#DD-52)
The following publication on Smoking is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC  20510; [phone].
    - Passive Smoking in the Workplace: Selected
        Issues.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Cigarettes are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products;
        Should Congress Bank All Advertising and Promotion?  (#IB86105)
    - The Constitutionality of Banning Cigarette
        Advertising.  (#90-82 A)
    SMOKING
SNACKING
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) can provide you with a wealth of information on food and nutrition topics. They have bibliographies ready and a database through which they can search any food or nutrition subject.
       Contact:
    Food and Nutrition Information Center
    National Agricultural Library
    Room 304
    Beltsville, MD 20705
    [phone]
    SNACKING
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - The "Grazing" Of America: A Guide to
        Healthy Snacking.  (#FDA89-2229)
    SNACKING
SOCIAL SECURITY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Social Security Administration produces a wide variety of informational material designed to help people--both taxpayers and beneficiaries--gain a better understanding of the Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Medicare programs.  A free catalog lists leaflets, booklets, posters, and other print materials, including those available in Spanish and Pacific/Asian languages.
       Contact:
    Social Security Administration
    Office of Public Affairs
    P.O. Box 17743
    Baltimore, MD 21235  [phone]
    SOCIAL SECURITY
Free Publications/Videos
The following video on Social Security is available from the Office of Public Affairs, Social Security Administration, P.O. Box 17743, Baltimore, MD 21235; [phone].
    - Serving as a Representative Payee.  Describes
        the responsibilities of representative payees and how to keep records of expenditures.
The following publications on Social Security are available from the Social Security Administration, Office of Public Affairs, P.O. Box 17743, Baltimore, MD 21235; [phone].
    - Understanding Social Security. Gives a general
        overview of all Social Security programs, and Medicare.  (#05-10024)
    - Retirement. Provides specific information
        about retirement benefits. (#05-10035)
    - Survivors.  Provides specific information
        about survivors benefits, including who is eligible, how benefits are figured, and how to apply. (#05-10084)
    - Disability.  Provides specific information
        about Social Security disability insurance benefits. (#05-10029)
    - Medicare. Provides specific information about
        both parts of Medicare.  (#05-10043)
    - SSI.  Provides general information in simple
        understandable language about the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. (#05-11090)
    - Your Social Security Taxes-What They're
        Paying For And Where The Money Goes.  Written for workforce members, it explains that their Social Security taxes pay for more than just retirement benefits and reminds them that their employers pay an equal share of taxes. (#05-10010)
    - An Employer's Investment In Social Security.
        Reminds employers that they are helping to pay for Social Security benefits for their employees and provides tips to make sure they provide accurate information when they report employee earnings to Social Security. (#05-10059)
    - Social Security Numbers for Newborns. Ex-
        plains how easy it is to get a Social Security number for a newborn. (#05-10023)
    - Food Stamps and Other Nutrition Programs.
        Explains who can get food stamps and how to apply.  (#05-10100)
    - Social Security and SSI Benefits for Children
        with Disabilities.  Provides an overview of Social Security disability/survivors and SSI benefit for children, with emphasis on benefits available to children with disabilities. (#05-10026)
    - If You Are a Farm Worker.  Explains why and
        when wages must be reported to Social Security and discusses the importance of reporting wages accurately. (#05-10074)
    - A Guide to Social Security for Farmers,
        Growers, and Crew Leaders.  Tells farm owners/operators and crew leaders their responsibilities to their farm workers and how to report their own farm income. (#05-10025)
    - A Guide to Social Security and SSI Disability
        Benefits for People with HIV Infection.  Provides information about disability and SSI benefits. (#05-10020)
    - A Guide for Representative Payees.  Explains
        the responsibilities of the representative payee in handling Social Security and/or SSI payments on behalf of a beneficiary. (#05-10076)
    - A Guide to SSI For Groups and Organizations.
        Gives a comprehensive explanation of SSI for groups and organizations that serve as representatives or advocates for potentially eligible populations. (#05-11015)
    - A Desktop Guide to SSI Eligibility
        Requirements.  Includes State variable information. (#05-11001)
    - Benefits for People with Disabilities Who Work.
        Gives a summary of Social Security and SSI work incentives. (#05-11002)
    - Working While Disabled-A Guide To Plans
        For Achieving Self-Support While Receiving SSI.  Explains how to develop a plan for achieving self-support and how it can help people with disabilities re-enter the workforce. (#05-11017)
    - A Summary Guide to Social Security and
        Supplemental Security Income Work Incentives for the Disabled and Blind. A comprehensive and detailed explanation of the disability work incentives provisions. (#64-030)
    - Understanding SSI. SSI materials used to
        train staffs of organizations to help eligible SSI beneficiaries obtain or continue to receive benefits. (#17-008)
    - Social Security Programs and Benefits. This
        cassette recording is a compilation of six program booklets.  It is available through the Library of Congress' network of 160 branch libraries across the United States.  It requires a special tape player available from branch libraries.  A braille version is available from the Library of Congress' braille lending libraries.
    - Serving As a Representative Payee. Guide
        containing materials for the recruitment and training of volunteers.
Fact Sheets
    - Social Security Update. (#05-10003)
    - Financing Social Security. (#05-10094)
    - If You Are Self-Employed. (#05-10022)
    - Food Stamp Facts. (#10101)
    - The Appeals Process. (#05-10041)
    - Social Security and Your Right to Representa-
        tion. (#05-10075)
    - Government Pension Offset. (#05-10007)
    - A Pension From Work Not Covered by Social
        Security. (#05-10045)
    - Household Workers. (#05-10021)
    - Military Service and Social Security. (#05-
        10017)
    - If You Work For a Nonprofit Organization.
        (#05-10027)
    - The Notch...What It Is and What It Isn't.
        (#05-10042)
    - How Your Retirement Benefit is Figured. (#05-
        10070)
    - How Work Affects Your Social Security
        Benefits. (#05-10069)
    - Reviewing Your Disability. (#05-10068)
    - You Should Know About QMB. (#05-10079)
Posters
    - Elderly Woman With Cane. English only.
    - Elderly Man With Rose. English only.
    - Children With Disabilities-Reaching Hands.
    - Heart in Hand.
    - Elderly Person with Cane. Spanish only.
    - Homeless Person. English only.
    - You don't have to hear us to get our message.
        English only.
    - Not being able to see shouldn't keep you in the
        dark. English only.
    - Just because you can't always see childhood
        disabilities... English only.
    - Did you have a disability as a child? English
        only.
    - We're looking for some special children.
    - If You Are Applying for Social Security
        Benefits.
    - When You Apply For A Social Security
        Number.
    - Applying For Disability Benefits?
    - You Can Get Supplemental Security Income
        (SSI) Checks If...
The following publication on Social Security is available from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO  81002.
    - Request for Earnings and Benefit Estimate
        Statement. A form to complete and return to Social Security to get your earnings history and an estimate of future benefits. (#519Z).
    SOCIAL SECURITY0; (p
SODIUM
See Salt
    SODIUM
SOLAR BURNS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on the effect of Solar Burns on the eye by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SOLAR BURNS
    SPINAL CORD INJURIES
SPINA
SHY-DRAGER SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Shy-Drager Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Shy-Drager Syndrome.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disorder.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857  [phone]
    SHY-DRAGER SYNDROME
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Shy-Drager Syndrome is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Shy-Drager Syndrome.  Collection of scientific
        articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
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SIAMESE TWINS
See Twins
    SIAMESE TWINSQ
SICK BUILDINGS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Environmental Protection Agency's Indoor Air Division can provide you with fact sheets on a wide variety of indoor air problems such as Sick Building Syndrome, tobacco smoke, office ventilation, and air cleaners.  They'll send you a summary of Air Cleaning Devices, as well as a directory of State Indoor Air Contacts. Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers is another handbook for all air quality questions and remedies.
       Contact:
    Indoor Air Division
    Environmental Protection Agency
    ANR-445W
    Washington, DC  20460
    [phone]
    SICK BUILDINGS
SICKLE CELL
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Sickle Cell Anemia.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SICKLE CELL
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Sickle Cell Anemia is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Sickle Cell Anemia. (#90-3058) Booklet
        written to help the general public make intelligent decisions.
The following publication on Sickle Cell Disease is available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Management and Therapy of Sickle Cell
        Disease. (#91-2117)
The following publication on Sickle Cell Disease is available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC  20402; [phone].
    - Management and Therapy of Sickle Cell
        Disease. Presents articles on the treatment and management of sickle cell diseases for physicians.  It covers laboratory diagnosis and newborn screening, sickle cell trait, nursing management, and psychosocial management. ($3.25, S/N 017-043-00120-6)
The following publication on Sickle Cell Anemia is available from the Science & Technology Division, Reference Section, Library of Congress, Washington, DC  20540; [phone].
    - Sickle Cell Anemia. Reference guide designed
        to help locate further published material.  (#82-9)
The following publications on Sickle Cell Disease are available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Management and Therapy of Sickle Cell
        Disease.  (#E069)
    - Problem-Oriented Management of Sickle Cell
        Syndromes.  (#E042)
    - Sickle Cell Anemia and Comprehensive Care:
        A New Horizon.  (#D065)
    - Sickle Cell: A Resource Guide for Families and
        Professionals.  (#D058)
    SICKLE CELL Natp
SIDEROBLASTIC ANEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Sideroblastic Anemia.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SIDEROBLASTIC ANEMIA
SILICONE IMPLANTS
See Breast Implants
    SILICONE IMPLANTSU
SINUSITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Sinusitis.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SINUSITIS
SJOGREN'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Sjogren's Syndrome.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Sjogren's Syndrome.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Sjogren's Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Sjogren's Syndrome by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Sjogren's Syndrome.  As a policy, however, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Sjogren's Syndrome.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
    SJOGREN'S SYNDROME
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Sjogren's Syndrome: Patient Education
        Materials, 1987.  An annotated bibliography of resources.  (#AR62, $2)
    SJOGREN'S SYNDROME
SKIN AND AGING
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Skin and Aging.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Building 31
    Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Skin and Aging.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Skin and Sunlight.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    SKIN AND AGING
SKIN CANCER
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Skin Cancer.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    SKIN CANCER
Free Publications/Videos
The following video on Skin Cancer is available from Modern Talking Picture Service, 5000 Park St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709; (800) 243-MTPS.
    - Control and Prevention of Malignant
        Melanoma: A Program for Melanoma-Prone Families.  A free-loan video on skin cancer.
The following publications on Skin Cancer are available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Research Report: Skin Cancers: Basal and
        Squamous Cell Carcinomas.  (#92-2977)
    - What You Need to Know About Melanoma.
        (#90-1563)
    - What You Need to Know About Skin Cancer.
        (#90-1564)
The following publication on Skin Cancer is available from the Federal Trade Commission, Office of Consumer Education, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Washington, DC  20580; [phone].
    - Sunscreens.  Offers a quiz to help you decide
        how much sun you should be exposed to and what precautions to take to protect yourself.
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SKIN CONDITIONS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Skin Diseases.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SKIN CONDITIONS
SLEEP APNEA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Sleep Apnea. Collection of scientific
        articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    SLEEP APNEA
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SKIN CONDITIONS$'
SEPTAL DEFECTS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Septal Defects.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SEPTAL DEFECTS
SEX CHANGES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Sex Changes.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SEX CHANGES
SEX DETERMINATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Sex Determination.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SEX DETERMINATION
SEX HORMONES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Sex Hormones.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SEX HORMONES
SEXUAL ABUSE
See Child Abuse
See Family Violence
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect can provide you with publications, reports, videos and more regarding Sexual Abuse, and can direct you to organizations that can provide further assistance.
       Contact:
    Clearinghouse on Child Abuse
    and Neglect Information
    P.O. Box 1182
    Washington, DC 20013  (800) FYI-3366
    SEXUAL ABUSE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information, P.O. Box 1182, Washington, DC  20013; (800) FYI-3366, or [phone].
    - Child Sexual Abuse Prevention: Tips to
        Parents. Brochure.  (#20-01036)
    SEXUAL ABUSE
SEXUALITY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Sexuality.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SEXUALITY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Sexuality are available from the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Sexuality and the Rheumatic Diseases: An
        Annotated Bibliography ($3)
    - Sexuality and the Rheumatic Diseases, 1986.
        An annotated bibliography of resources.  (#AR59, $2)
The following publication on Sexuality is available from the National Institute on Aging Information Center, 2209 Distribution Circle, Silver Spring, MD  20910; [phone].
    - Sexuality in Later Life.  Facts for the aging.
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SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
See Safe Sex
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National AIDS Information Clearinghouse can provide you with information, including pamphlets and reports on how to have safe sex.
       Contact:
    National AIDS Information Clearinghouse
    P.O. Box 6003
    Rockville, MD 20850
    (800) 342-AIDS
The Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline can give you all kinds of information on STDs.  They will also refer you to free or low-cost clinics in your area to get checked out and treated.  The hotline also can refer you to support groups in your area for those with specific diseases.  Their hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time).
       Contact:
    Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline
    [phone]
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Sexually Transmitted Diseases.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
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Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 7A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Sexually Transmitted Diseases.  Discusses
        symptoms, treatment, and prevention of a variety of STDs, such as herpes and AIDS.
The following publication is available from the Centers for Disease Control National AIDS Clearinghouse, P.O. Box 6003, Rockville, MD  20849-6003; [phone].
    - Condoms for Prevention of Sexually
        Transmitted Diseases. (#D127)
The following publication on Sexually Transmitted Diseases is available from the Family Life Information Exchange, P.O. Box 30146, Bethesda, MD  20814; [phone].
    - Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment
        Guidelines.
    SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASESACCOp\
SEZARY SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Sezary Syndrome.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Building 31
    Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Sezary Syndrome.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SEZARY SYNDROME
SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Shaken Baby Syndrome is available from the Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information, P.O. Box 1182, Washington, DC  20013; (800) FYI-3366, or [phone].
    - Shaken Baby Syndrome. (1971-91 Publica-
        tions) Annotated bibliography. (07-91184, $1)
    SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME
SHINGLES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Shingles (Herpes Zoster).  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Shingles (Herpes Zoster). They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this issue. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SHINGLES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Shingles are available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Shingles.  Contains a collection of scientific
        articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    - Shingles (Herpes Zoster). Discusses hope
        through research.
    SHINGLES
SHOCK
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Cardiogenic and Hemorrhagic Shock.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SHOCK
SHORT STATURE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Short Stature.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SHORT STATURE
    SHOCK
SHORT STATURE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Hea.  (#AR62, $2)
SCIATICA
See Back Problems
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Sciatica.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Sciatica.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disorder, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    SCIATICA
SCLERODERMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Scleroderma.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SCLERODERMA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Scleroderma, 1992. An annotated bibliography
        of resources.  (#AR140, $6)
    SCLERODERMADEp
SCLEROSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Sclerosis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    SCLEROSIS
SCOLIOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Scoliosis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SCOLIOSIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - When The Spine Curves.  (#FDA 85-4198)
    - Reducing Patient Exposure During Scoliosis
        Radiography.
    SCOLIOSISratip
SEAFOOD INSPECTION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Office of Seafood at the Food and Drug Administration has an automated telephone system which can answer your questions regarding seafood storage, cooking, safety, handling, labeling, or any problems you may have concerning seafood.  They can mail or fax you materials, and take reports of suspected seafood problems, as well as answer your recreational fishing questions.
       Contact:
    Office of Seafood
    [phone]
    SEAFOOD INSPECTION
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Seafood Inspection are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Mandatory Federal Seafood Inspection: An
        Overview.  (#83-198 ENR)
    - Seafood Inspection Issues; Archived Issue Brief.
        (#IB89126)
The following publication is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Get Hooked On Seafood Safety. (#FDA92-
        2246)
    SEAFOOD INSPECTION
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SELF-HELP
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Self-Help is available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Surgeon General's Workshop on Self-Help and
        Public Health.  (#B351)
The following publication on Self-Help is available from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD  20852; [phone].
    - The Fact Is...There Are Specialized Mutual-
        Help Groups For Those With Alcohol and Drug Problems.  (#MS330)  Discusses self-help groups that have emerged in response to special concerns expressed by those seeking recovery for alcohol and other drug problem.  The publication lists the self-help groups, providing general information about the group and a central phone number.
    SELF-HELP
SEGAWA'S DYSTONIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Segawa's Dystonia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disorder, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    SEGAWA'S DYSTONIA
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SEIZURES
See Epilepsy
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you pamphlets and other information about seizures.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    SEIZURES
Free Publications/Videos
The following video is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Understanding Seizure Disorders. Video to
        help the general public make intelligent decisions.
    SEIZURES
SEMINOMA
See Testicular Cancer
    SEMINOMA
SENILITY
See Aging
See Alzheimer's Disease
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Senile Dementia.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Senile Dementia.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disorder.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Senile Dementia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    SENILITY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Senility is available from the National Institute on Aging Information Center, 2209 Distribution Circle, Silver Spring, MD  20910; [phone].
    - Senility: Myth or Madness? Facts for the
        aging.
    SENILITY
SENILE MACULAR DEGENERATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Senile Macular Degeneration by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SENILE MACULAR DEGENERATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Senile Macular Degeneration by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, alohat you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, an
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
Food and Nutrition Information Center can provide you with a wealth of information on food and nutrition topics. They have bibliographies ready and a data base through which they can search any food or nutrition subject.
       Contact:
    Food and Nutrition Information Center
    National Agricultural Library
    Room 304
    Beltsville, MD 20705  [phone]
    SALT
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Salt is available from the Human Nutrition Information Service 6505 Belcrest Rd., Room 363, Hyattsville, MD 20782; [phone].
    - The Sodium Content of Your Food.  ($2.25,
The following publication on Salt is available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Questions About Weight, Salt and High Blood
        Pressure.  (#88-1459)
The following publication on Salt is available from the National Institute on Aging Information Center, 2209 Distribution Circle, Silver Spring, MD  20910; [phone].
    - Be Sensible About Salt.  Facts for the aging.
The following publication on Salt is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - A Word About Low Sodium Diets. Suggests
        ways consumers can lower sodium intake and lists foods that are naturally low in sodium.  (#FDA90-2179)
    SALT
SANTAVUORI DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Santavuori Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    SANTAVUORI DISEASE
SARCOIDOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Sarcoidosis.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying sarcoidosis.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Sarcoidosis.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying sarcoidosis.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Sarcoidosis by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study sarcoidosis and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SARCOIDOSIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Sarcoidosis is available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Sarcoidosis.  (#91-3093)
    SARCOIDOSIS
SARCOMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Sarcoma of Bone and Soft Tissue.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    SARCOMA
SATURATED FAT
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) can provide you with information regarding Saturated Fats. They can provide you with bibliographies on other information on the subject.
       Contact:
    Food and Nutrition Information Center
    National Agricultural Library
    Room 304
    Beltsville, MD 20705
    [phone]
    SATURATED FAT
SCABIES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Scabies.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SCABIES
SCARLET FEVER
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can provide you with some basic information on Scarlet Fever.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    SCARLET FEVER
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SCHILDER'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their current publications on Schilder's Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    SCHILDER'S DISEASE
SCHISTOSOMIASIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Schistosomiasis.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SCHISTOSOMIASIS
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SCHIZOPHRENIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Schizophrenia. They will also refer you to other organizations studying this disorder. NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857  [phone]
    SCHIZOPHRENIA
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Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Schizophrenia are available from the National Institute of Mental Health, 5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05, Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - A National Plan for Schizophrenia Research:
        Panel Recommendations.
    - A National Plan for Schizophrenia Research:
        Report of the National.
    - Advisory Mental Health Council.
    - Schizophrenia: Questions and Answers.
    - Special Report: Schizophrenia 1987.
The following publication on Schizophrenia is available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; [phone].
    - Schizophrenia Bulletin. Publishes articles on
        all facets of schizophrenia research and treatment.  (4 issues/yr., $19)
    SCHIZOPHRENIAntp*
SCHOOL HEALTH
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Department of Education's Drug Abuse Prevention Oversight Staff provides materials to schools and communities in developing a comprehensive program to prevent the use of alcohol and other drugs, including tobacco and steroids.
       Contact:
    Office of the Secretary
    U.S. Department of Education
    400 Maryland Ave., SW, Room 4145
    Washington, DC  20202-0100
    [phone]
    SCHOOL HEALTH
Free Publications/Videos
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information will send you the following Prevention Resource Guides on alcohol abuse among students.  They contain facts, figures, resources, and other relevant information.  Contact: National Clearinghouse for Alcohol Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD  20852; [phone], or [phone].
    - Prevention Resource Guide: College Youth.
    - Prevention Resource Guide: Secondary School
        Students.
    - Prevention Resource Guide: Elementary Youth.
    - Prevention Resource Guide: Preschool
        Children.
National Health Information Center can send you all kinds of free and low-cost resources on health issues concerning schools and students. The following publications are available from the National Health Information Center, P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC  20013; [phone], or [phone] in DC metro area.
    - Healthy Schools: A Directory of Federal
        Activities Related to Health Promotion through the Schools. Presents information on activities of all Federal departments including contact information and brief program descriptions.  ($4)
    - Healthy Kids For the Year 2000: An Action
        Plan for Schools.  Presents a 12-step action plan that school leaders can use to attack the health problems facing youth by implementing a comprehensive school health program.  ($6)
    - Achieving the 1990 Health Objectives For The
        Nation: Agenda for the Nation's Schools.  A step-by-step description of strategies that schools and communities can implement in 14 key health areas.  ($25)
    - National Adolescent Student Health Survey.
        Results of the first national survey in more than 20 years on teens' behavior, knowledge, and attitudes on health and sex-related issues. ($17.95)
    - Coalition Index: A Guide to School Health
        Education Materials.  Lists materials from nearly 20 national health-related organizations and categorizes the materials by content area.  ($10)
    - How Health Is Your School? Guide for
        assessing, planning, and implementing quality school health services, environment, and health education programs.  ($12)
    - Promoting Health Education in Schools:
        Problems and Solutions.  An informative overview of issues involved in providing health education and health promotion through the schools.  ($13.95)
The following publication on School Health is available from the National Institute of Dental Research, Bldg. 31, Room 2C35, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Oral Health of U.S. Children: The National
        Survey of Dental Care in U.S. School Children.  (#89-2247)
The following publication on School Health is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - School Programs to Prevent Smoking. (#90-
        500)
    SCHOOL HEALTHSHOCp
SCHWANNOMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Schwannoma.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    SCHWANNOMA
    SCHOOL HEALTHSHOCp
refers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
RHYTIDOPLASTY
See Face Lift
    RHYTIDOPLASTYQ
RICKETS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Vitamin-D Resistant Rickets.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Rickettsial Diseases.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    RICKETS
RILEY-DAY SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Riley-Day Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    RILEY-DAY SYNDROME
RINGWORM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Ringworm.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    RINGWORM
RIVER BLINDNESS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on River Blindness by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related condition.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this condition and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on River Blindness. They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers currently studying this condition. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    RIVER BLINDNESS
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers currently studying this condition. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER
ROOT CARIES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Root Caries. As a policy, however, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ROOT CARIES
ROSACEAE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Clearinghouse can provide you with information regarding Rosaceae.  They can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) for information regarding this condition and can refer you to other organizations.
       Contact:
    National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
    and Skin Diseases Clearinghouse
    Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    ROSACEAE
ROTAVIRUS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Rotavirus. They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers currently studying this condition. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ROTAVIRUS
ROTHMUND-THOMPSON SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Rothmund-Thompson Syndrome.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    ROTHMUND-THOMPSON SYNDROME
RUBELLA
See Immunizations
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Rubella and Rubeola.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    RUBELLA
RUNAWAY HOTLINE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Runaway Hotline provides information and resources to parents and runaways.  It will deliver messages to parents from their children and offer advice to runaways regarding places to go for help.  The Hotline operates 24 hours per day, and all information is confidential.
       Contact:
    National Runaway Hotline  [phone]
    RUNAWAY HOTLINE
SAFE SEX
See AIDS
See Sexually Transmitted Diseases
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National AIDS Information Clearinghouse can provide you with information, including pamphlets and reports on how to have safe sex.
       Contact:
    National AIDS Information Clearinghouse
    P.O. Box 6003
    Rockville, MD 20850
    (800) 342-AIDS
    SAFE SEX
SALIVARY SYSTEM DISEASES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Salivary System Diseases.  As a policy, however, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study these diseases.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    SALIVARY SYSTEM DISEASES
SALMONELLA INFECTIONS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Salmonella Infections.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying salmonella infections.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892  [phone]
    SALMONELLA INFECTIONS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Salmonella Infections is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Salmonella Enteritidis From The Chicken To
        The Egg.  (#FDA91-2238)
    SALMONELLA INFECTIONS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Salmonella Infections is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Salmonella Enteritidis From The Chickof the Secretary
RETINAL DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Retinal Diseases by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  These diseases include retinal degeneration, detachment, vascular disease, retinitis pigmentosa, retinoblastomas, and retinopathies.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related condition.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this issue and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    RETINAL DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Eye Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 6A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Vision Research: Report of the Retinal and
        Choroidal Diseases Panel, Part One.  (#83-2471)
    RETINAL DISEASE
RETT'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Rett's Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    RETT'S SYNDROME
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Rett's Syndrome is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Rett Syndrome. A collection of scientific
        articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    RETT'S SYNDROME
REYE'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Reye's Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    REYE'S SYNDROME
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Reye's Syndrome is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Reye's Syndrome.  Contains a collection of
        scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
The following publication is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Reye Syndrome: The Decline Of A Disease.
        (#FDA91-1172)
    REYE'S SYNDROME89p
RH FACTOR
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Rh Factor.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    RH FACTOR
RHABDOMYOSARCOMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Sarcoma of Bone and Soft Tissue.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    RHABDOMYOSARCOMA
RHEUMATIC FEVER
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Rheumatic Fever.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    RHEUMATIC FEVER
RHEUMATIC HEART
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Rheumatic Heart.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    RHEUMATIC HEART
RHEUMATISM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Rheumatism.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    RHEUMATISM
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Rheumatism is available from the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Clearinghouse, Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Rheumatic Diseases and the Older Adult: An
        Annotated Bibliography, 1986.  Contains 86 references with abstracts to the medical literature for physicians, allied health professionals, and others interested in geriatric medicine and rheumatology.  ($4)
The following publications on Rheumatic Diseases are available from the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Psychosocial Aspects of Rheumatic Diseases,
        1985. An annotated bibliography of resources.  (#AR56, $3)
    - Sexuality and the Rheumatic Diseases, 1986.
        An annotated bibliography of resources.  (#AR59, $2)
    RHEUMATISM
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Rheumatoid Arthritis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Rheumatoid Arthritis: Patient Education
        Materials, 1984.  An annotated bibliography of resources.  (#AR57, $4)
    RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
RHINITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Rhinitis.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    RHINITIS
RHUS DERMATITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Clearinghouse can provide you with information regarding Rhus Dermatitis, which is a skin condition you get when you come in contact with such plants as poison ivy or poison sumac.  They can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) for information regarding this condition and can refer you to other organizations.
       Contact:
    National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
    and Skin Diseases Clearinghouse
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    RHUS DERMATITIS
RHUS DERMATITIS
y clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892  [phone]
REHABILITATION
See Disabilities
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research can fill you in on the newest developments in rehabilitation methods and devices for people of all ages with physical and mental handicaps, especially those who are severely disabled.  They also have all kinds of statistical data on disabilities and research funding information are also available.  Ask for a copy of their program directory, which includes information on the projects they are funding for the year.
       Contact:
    U.S. Department of Education
    Mary E. Switzer Bldg.
    MS-2305, 330 C St., SW
    Washington, DC  20202
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Rehabilitation.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NRIC) can provide you with all kinds of information on disability-related research, resources and products for independent living as well as fact sheets, resource guides, research and technical publications, newsletters, and database information.  The NRIC collection includes materials relevant to the rehabilitation of all disability groups.
       Contact:
    National Rehabilitation Information Center
    8455 Colesville Rd., Suite 935
    Silver Spring, MD  20910
    [phone] (voice and TDD)
    REHABILITATION
REITER'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Reiter's Syndrome.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this Syndrome.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 4C05
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    REITER'S SYNDROME
RELAXATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) maintains data bases that index and abstract documents from the worldwide literature pertaining to Mental Illness and Relaxation. In addition to scientific journals, there are references to audiovisuals, dissertations, government documents and reports. Contact NIMH for searches on specific subjects.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    RELAXATION
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Mental Health, 5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05, Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Plain Talk About the Art of Relaxation.
    RELAXATION
RENAL DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Renal Disorders such as renal glycosuria, hypertension, tubular acidosis, and vascular disease. They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    RENAL DISORDERS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Working Group Report on Hypertension and
        Chronic Renal Failure.  (#90-3032)
The following publications are available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - End-Stage Renal Disease: Choosing a Treat-
        ment That's Right for You.  (#92-2412)
    - United States Renal Data System 1991 Annual
        Data Report.  (#91-3176)
    RENAL DISORDERSg yop
RENOVASCULAR HYPERTENSION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Renovascular Hypertension.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Renovascular Hypertension.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    RENOVASCULAR HYPERTENSION
REPETITIVE STRESS SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) can provide you with information regarding Repetitive Stress Syndrome.  They can search their data base for relevant materials and send you articles and reference materials they may have.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Occupational
    Safety and Health
    4676 Columbia Parkway, MS C-19
    Cincinnati, OH 45226
    (800) 35-NIOSH
    REPETITIVE STRESS SYNDROME
REPRODUCTIVE DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Reproductive Disorders.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    REPRODUCTIVE DISORDERS
RESPIRATORY DISEASES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Infectious and Allergenic Respiratory Diseases.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Respiratory Disease.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Tumorous and Cancerous Respiratory Diseases.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    RESPIRATORY DISEASES
RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Respiratory Distress Syndrome.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME
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Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Respiratory Distress Syndrome is available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Prevention of Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
        (#85-2695)
    RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME
RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Respiratory Syncytial Virus.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS
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RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Restless Leg Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disorder, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]  [phone]
    RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Restless Leg Syndrome. Collection of scientific
        articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME
RETARDATION
See Mental Retardation
    RETARDATION
s, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associatioght qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
RAMSEY HUNT SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Ramsey Hunt Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Ramsey Hunt Syndrome.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related disorders.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
    RAMSEY HUNT SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Rape.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this issue and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    RAPE
RARE DISEASES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Information Center for Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases responds to inquiries on diseases with a prevalence of 200,000 or fewer cases in the United States and provides a mutual support network for families with similar disorders.  This Clearinghouse, sponsored by the Food and Drug Administration, also gathers and distributes information on medicines not widely researched or available.
       Contact:
    National Information Center
    for Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases
    450 5th St., NW, Room 7103
    Washington, DC  20001
    [phone]
    RARE DISEASES
RASHES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) conducts and supports research on the causes of allergic, immunologic, and infectious diseases, and to develop better means of preventing, diagnosing, and treating illness. Some of the studies underway look at the role of the immune system in chronic diseases, such as arthritis, and at disorders of the immune system, as in asthma. Brochures and reports are available on a wide variety of topics.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    RASHES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Rashes is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Contact Dermatitis: Solutions to Rash
        Mysteries. (#FDA91-1166)
    RASHES
RAYNAUD'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Raynaud's Disease.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Raynaud's Disease.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    RAYNAUD'S DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Raynaud's Disease is available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Facts About Raynaud's Phenomenon. (#90-
        2263)
    RAYNAUD'S DISEASEdbp
READING DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Reading Disorders.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Reading Disorders.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related disorders.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
    READING DISORDERS
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READ METHOD OF CHILDBIRTH
See Childbirth
    READ METHOD OF CHILDBIRTH]
RECURRENT FEVER
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Recurrent Fever.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    RECURRENT FEVER
REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY SYN
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this condition and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 4C05
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY SYNDROME
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome
        (RSDS). Contains a collection of scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY SYNDROME
REFLUX NEPHROPATHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Reflux Nephropathy.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    REFLUX NEPHROPATHY
REFRACTORY ANEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Refractory Anemia.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying Refractory Anemia.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    REFRACTORY ANEMIA
REFSUM'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Refsum's Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    REFSUM'S DISEASE
REGIONAL ENTERITIS
See Crohn's Disease
    REGIONAL ENTERITIS
    REFSUM'S DISEASE
REGIONAL ENTERITIS
See Crohn's Disease
PULMONARY DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Pulmonary Diseases, such as edema, embolisms, emphysema, and fibrosis.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Infectious and Allergenic Pulmonary Diseases.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers currently studying this condition. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Tumorous or Cancerous Pulmonary Disease. They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this condition, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER  [phone]
    PULMONARY DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. (#86-
        2020)
    PULMONARY DISEASE96p
PULMONARY TOXICANTS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, Washington, DC  20510-8025; [phone].
    - Identifying and Controlling Pulmonary Toxi-
        cants: Background Paper.  (#OTA-BP-BA-91)
    PULMONARY TOXICANTS
PURE RED CELL APLASIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Pure Red Cell Aplasia.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PURE RED CELL APLASIA
PURPURA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Purpura.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this condition and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PURPURA
PYELONEPHRITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Pyelonephritis.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PYELONEPHRITIS
PYOGENIC INFECTIONS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Recurrent Pyogenic Infections.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PYOGENIC INFECTIONS
PYORRHEA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Pyorrhea.  As a policy, however, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Building 31
    Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PYORRHEA
QUADRIPLEGIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Quadriplegia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    QUADRIPLEGIA
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RABIES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Rabies.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The Centers for Disease Control's Voice Information System allows anyone using a touchtone phone to obtain pre-recorded information on Rabies, and many other conditions.  This service offers information about this condition, symptoms and prevention methods, immunization requirements, current statistics, recent disease outbreak, and available printed
materials.  The system is available 24 hours a day, although the health professionals are available Monday through Friday, 8-4:30.
       Contact:
    Centers for Disease Control
    Information Resources Management Office
    Mail Stop C-15
    1600 Clifton Rd., NE
    Atlanta, GA  30333
    [phone]
    RABIES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 7A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Rabies.  (#83-221)
The following video is available from Modern Talking Picture Service, 5000 Park St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709; (800) 243-MTPS.
    - Rabies.  Video teaches symptoms to be aware
        of and their threat to the nervous system.
    RABIES
RADIAL KERATOTOMY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Radial Keratotomy by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related issue.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this procedure and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    RADIAL KERATOTOMY
RADIATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Radiation.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this issue, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on the Effect of Radiation on the Eyes by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related issue.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this procedure and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on the effects of Radiation on Teeth.  As a policy, however, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Building 31
    Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Radiation of the Nervous System.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) will send you whatever publications and journal articles they can locate on specific questions about Non-ionizing Radiation. If necessary they can put you in contact with researchers studying this issue.  NIEHS does not conduct any clinical studies.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Environmental
    Health Sciences
    P.O. Box 12233
    Research Triangle Park, NC  27709
    [phone]
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health regulates radiating emitting devices and can answer your questions regarding the danger of X-rays on a fetus.
       Contact:
    Center for Devices and Radiological Health
    Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane, HFZ-210
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    RADIATION
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Radiation is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Radiation Risks and Radiation Therapy.
        Covers unproven therapies on cancer patients to help make intelligent decisions.  (#83-2367)
The following publication on Radiation is available from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO  81002.
    - Food Irradiation: Toxic to Bacteria, Safe for
        Humans.  (#529Y)
The following publications on Radiation are available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Radiation Therapy and You: A Guide to Self-
        Help During Treatment.  (#91-2227)  Addresses concerns of patients receiving external and internal forms of radiation therapy.
    - Radiation Therapy: A Treatment for Early
        Stage Breast Cancer.  (#91-659)
    RADIATION, p
RADON
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Radon Hotline is a 24-hour toll-free hotline where a message records your name and address and a brochure on Radon is sent via first class mail.  The brochure gives some basic information concerning radon, as well as information on a radon detection kit available from the National Safety Council.
       Contact:
    National Radon Hotline
    Box 16622
    Alexandria, VA  22302  [phone]
    RADON
Free Publications/Videos
The Environmental Protection Agency's Public Information Center is the government's central depository for information on Radon and its removal. The following publications are available from the Public Information Center PM211-B, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW, Washington, DC  20460; [phone].
    - A Citizen's Guide to Radon: What It Is And
        What To Do About It.  Designed to help readers understand the radon problem and decide if they need to take action to reduce radon levels in their homes.
    - Removal Of Radon From Household Water.
        Studies ways to reduce radon in houses; including methods to remove the gas from water to prevent its release in houses when the water is used.
    - Radon Reduction in New Construction.
        Designed to provide radon information for those involved in new construction and to introduce methods that can be used during construction to minimizer radon entry and facilitate its removal after construction is complete.
    - Radon Reduction Methods: A Homeowner's
        Guide. Designed for homeowners who have already tested their houses for radon and decided that they need to take some action, as well as those who are still uncertain.
    - Reducing Radon Risks. Describes ways to test
        for radon, and myths about radon.
    - Environmental Backgrounder: Radon. Explains
        issues, sources, concerns, laws, and Federal approaches.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Radon are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Radon: Issues and Congress; Issue Brief.
        (#IB92095)
    - Radon: An Overview of Health and Environ-
        mental Issues; Info Pack. (#IP363R)
    RADONnstihe following publications are available from the Public Information Center PM211-B, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M
    REGIONAL ENTERITIS
PREVENTION
PSEUDOHYPO-PARATHYROIDISM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Pseudohypoparathyroidism.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PSEUDOHYPO-PARATHYROIDISM
PSEUDOMONAS INFECTIONS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Pseudomonas Infections.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PSEUDOMONAS INFECTIONS
PSEUDOSENILITY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Pseudosenility.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PSEUDOSENILITY
PSEUDOTUMOR CEREBRI
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Pseudotumor Cerebri by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disorder and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Pseudotumor Cerebri.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disorder, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    PSEUDOTUMOR CEREBRI
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Pseudotumor Cerebri. Collection of scientific
        articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    PSEUDOTUMOR CEREBRI
PSEUDOXANTHOMA ELASTICUM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PSEUDOXANTHOMA ELASTICUM
PSITTACOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Psittacosis.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PSITTACOSIS
PSORIASIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Psoriasis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this condition and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PSORIASIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Psoriasis is available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - PUVA's Double Whammy on Psoriasis.
The following publication on Psoriasis is available from the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Psoriasis: Patient Education Materials, 1989.
        An annotated bibliography of resources.  (#AR38, $2)
    PSORIASIS3
PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Psoriatic Arthritis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this condition and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS
PSYCHOTIC EPISODES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Psychotic Episodes.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disorder.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disorder and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    PSYCHOTIC EPISODES
PTERYGIUM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Pterygium by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disorder and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PTERYGIUM
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PTOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Ptosis by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disorder and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PTOSIS
PUBERTY
See Adolescent Health
See Teenagers
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Delayed and Precocious Puberty.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PUBERTY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Puberty is available from the National Institutes of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Building 31, Room 2A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Facts About Precocious Puberty.
    PUBERTY
PULMONARY ALVEOLAR PROTEINOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PULMONARY ALVEOLAR PROTEINOSIS
PULMONARY ALlable from Modern Talking Picture Service, 5000 Park St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709; (800) 243-MTPS.
    - Rabies.  Video teaches symptoms to be aware
        of and their threat to the nervous system.
    RABIES
SCOLIOSIS
PROGERIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Progeria.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Building 31
    Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PROGERIA
PROGESTINS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Progestins and Progesterone.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
    PROGESTINS
Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PROGESTINS
PROGRESSIVE MULTIFOCAL LEUKOENCE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy.
        Collection of scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    PROGRESSIVE MULTIFOCAL LEUKOENCEPHALOPATHY
PROGRESSIVE SUPRANUCLEAR PALSY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Progressive Supranuclear Palsy is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.  Contains a
        collection of scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    PROGRESSIVE SUPRANUCLEAR PALSY
PROSTATE CANCER
See Cancer
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Prostate Cancer.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    PROSTATE CANCER
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - What You Need to Know About Prostate
        Cancer. (#90-1576)
    - Research Report: Cancer of the Prostate. (#89-
        528)
    PROSTATE CANCERN BAp
PROSTATE PROBLEMS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Prostate Enlargement.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Hyperplasia of the Prostate.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PROSTATE PROBLEMS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Prostate Problems are available from the National Kidney and Urological Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box NKUDIC, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Prostate Problems. Describes common
        prostate problems such as prostatitis, benign prostatic hypertrophy, and prostate cancer.
    - Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic
        Hyperplasia.  Basic information about the prostate gland and prostate enlargement.
    - Prostate Disorders: Professional Materials.
        Bibliography of resources.
    - Prostate Disorders: Patient Materials. Biblio-
        graphy of resources.
    - Prostate Problems: Safety Belt Sense. Facts for
        the aging.
The following publication on Prostate Problems is available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Vol. II. (#87-
        2881)
    PROSTATE PROBLEMSind pct
PROSTHESES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research conducts research in restoring, replacing, or improving functional capability lost as a consequence of injury, disease, or congenital disorder.  Currently the Center is assessing the current status of medical rehabilitation, identifying medical rehabilitation research issues and opportunities, and recommending program priorities.
       Contact:
    National Center for Medical
    Rehabilitation Research
    National Institutes of Health
    Building 31, Room 2A03
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Prostheses (Orthotics). They will also refer you to other organizations studying this subject. NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this issue and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Heart and Blood Vessel Prostheses. They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PROSTHESES
PROSTHODONTICS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Prosthodontics.  As a policy, however, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this subject.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PROSTHODONTICS
PRURIGO NODULARIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Prurigo Nodularis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disorder.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PRURIGO NODULARIS
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PRURITUS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Clearinghouse can provide you with information regarding Pruritus.  They can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) for information regarding this condition and can refer you to other organizations.
       Contact:
    National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
    and Skin Diseases Clearinghouse
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    PRURITUS
PSEUDOGOUT
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Pseudogout.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disorder.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PSEUDOGOUT
PSEUDOHYPERTROPHIC DYSTROPHY
See Muscular Dystrophy
    PSEUDOHYPERTROPHIC DYSTROPHY
    PSEUDOGOUT
PSEUDOHYPERTROPHIC DYSTROPHY
See Muscular Dystrophy
PREMATURE BABIES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Premature Babies.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse has all kinds of information on maternal and child health issues, such as pregnancy, child and adolescent health, and human genetics. If the answer to your question can't be answered by any of their countless free publications, they can refer you to other National or local resources. If you still need further information, they search their own reference collection and send you what they find.
       Contact:
    National Maternal and Child
    Health Clearinghouse
    38th & R Sts., NW
    Washington, DC 20057
    [phone], ext. 254
    PREMATURE BABIES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Premature Babies is available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Preterm and Low Birthweight Infants: Resource
        Guide.  Includes an annotated listing of selected educational materials and a list of genetic services providers and voluntary and professional organizations, which may be able to provide additional information.  Federal and state government maternal and child health agencies may also be able to provide further information.
The following publications on Premature Birth are available from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bldg. 31, Room 2A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Facts About Premature Birth.
    - Little Babies Born Too Soon, Born Too Small.
        Covers premature labor and birth.  (#77-1079)
    PREMATURE BABIES
PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME
See PMS
    PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROMEY
PRENATAL CARE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Prenatal Care.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse has all kinds of information on maternal and child health issues, such as pregnancy, child and adolescent health, and human genetics. If the answer to your question can't be answered by any of their countless free publications, they can refer you to other National or local resources. If you still need further information, they search their own reference collection and send you what they find.
       Contact:
    National Maternal and Child
    Health Clearinghouse
    38th & R Sts., NW
    Washington, DC 20057
    [phone], ext. 254A
    PRENATAL CARE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Prenatal Care are available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - One-Stop Shopping for Perinatal Services.
        (#D071)
    - Prenatal Care. The federal government's
        popular 98-page "Dr. Spock" that provides basic information to pregnant women on caring for herself and her unborn baby.  (#H50)
    - Patient Education Materials: A Resource
        Guide is a free publication developed to help health professionals identify and locate materials on maternal and child health topics that are clear, concise, easy to read and appropriate for the general public. The guide is separated into three sections. The first is patient education materials, which is an annotated listing of source books, directories, audiovisuals, and resource guides that describe patient education materials. The second section lists publishers of patient education materials, and the third lists federal health information clearinghouses.
    - Prenatal Care: Resource Guide.  (#D013)
The following publication on Prenatal Care is available from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bldg. 31, Room 2A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Caring for Our Future: The Content of Prena-
        tal Care.  (#90-3182)
The following publication on Prenatal Care is available from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD  20852; [phone].
    - Prenatal Drug Exposure: Kinetics and
        Dynamics. NIDA Research Monograph 60.
    PRENATAL CARE    (30p
PRESBYCUSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Presbycusis.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Building 31
    Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Presbycusis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disorder, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Presbycusis: Hearing and Aging. They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Building 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PRESBYCUSIS
PRESBYOPIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Presbyopia by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have. They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disorder and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PRESBYOPIA
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
See Medications
See Appendix B
    PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
PRESENILE DEMENTIA
See Dementia
See Alzheimer's Disease
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Presenile Dementia. They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Building 31
    Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Presenile Dementia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Presenile Dementia. They will also refer you to other organizations studying this disorder.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disorder and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    PRESENILE DEMENTIA
PRESERVATIVES
See Food Preservatives
    PRESERVATIVES
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PREVENTION
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Prevention is available from the National Health Information Center, P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC  20013; [phone], or [phone] in DC metro area.
    - Health Risk Appraisals.  Identifies several
        different tests that will help you analyze your health history and current lifestyle to determine your risk for preventable death or chronic illness.  This publication also contains a vendor list of many corporate health promotion centers, medical research institutions, and private organizations that offer such tests and the costs of each.  ($1)
The following publication on Prevention is available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD 20892; [phone].
    - Good News, Better News, Best News...Cancer
        Prevention.  (#86-2671)
The following publication on Prevention is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Cancer Prevention Resource Directory. (#86-
        2827)
    PREVENTION
PRIMARY CARE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
Administrators or practitioners at Federally funded community/migrant health centers have a vital need to know recent development in Federal guidance and policies affecting primary care delivery, resources available to support service delivery programs, and basic clinical, administrative, and financial management systems that can help establish and operate an efficient center.  The National Clearinghouse for Primary Care Information provides information services to support the planning, development, and delivery of ambulatory health care to urban and rural areas that have shortages of medical personnel and services. They distribute materials on ambulatory care, financial management, primary health care, medical personnel and services primarily to health professionals. They also distribute publications on community health centers, migrant health centers, childhood injury prevention efforts, clinical care and many other health concerns.
       Contact:
    National Clearinghouse for Primary
    Care Information
    8201 Greensboro Drive
    Suite 600
    McLean, VA  22102
    [phone]
    PRIMARY CARE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Primary Care are available from the National Clearinghouse for Primary Care Information, 8201 Greensboro Dr., Suite 600, McLean, VA  22102; [phone].
    - How To Speak Primary Care.  Defines
        acronyms commonly used in primary care programs.
    - Prescription for Primary Care: A Community
        Guidebook.  A guide to developing a successful primary care program.
    - Annotated Bibliography of Primary Care
        Research.  Subject areas include quality assurance and practice patterns, health promotion and disease prevention, health needs and access to care, patient-provider communication, and technology assessment.
    - Health Hotlines: Toll-Free Numbers from
        DIRLINE.  A compilation of health information and services organizations with toll-free 800 telephone numbers.
    - 330/329-Funded Community and Migrant
        Health Center: Directory.  Lists the community and migrant health centers funded by Public Health Service.
The following publication on Primary Care is available from Office of Programs for the Homeless Mentally Ill, National Institute of Mental Health, Room 7C-06, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Somatization Disorder in the Medical Setting.
        Intended to help primary care givers diagnose, treat, and manage patients with this disorder.
    PRIMARY CARE
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PRIMARY LATERAL SCLEROSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Primary Lateral Sclerosis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    PRIMARY LATERAL SCLEROSIS
PRIMARY OVARIAN FAILURE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Primary Ovarian Failure.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PRIMARY OVARIAN FAILURE
PROCARBAZINE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Procarbazine is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Procarbazina/Procarbazine. Provides informa-
        tion about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    PROCARBAZINE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Procarbazine is available from the Nati
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Patient Education Materials: A Resource
        Guide is a free publication developed to help health professionals identify and locate materials on maternal and child health topics that are clear, concise, easy to read and appropriate for the general public. The guide is separated into three sections. The first is patient education materials, which is an annotated listing of source books, directories, audiovisuals, and resource guides that describe patient education materials. The second section lists publishers of patient education materials, and the third lists federal health information clearinghouses.
    POSTNATAL CARE
POST-POLIO SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Post-polio Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    POST-POLIO SYNDROME
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Post-Polio Syndrome is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Post-Polio Syndrome.  Contains a collection of
        scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    POST-POLIO SYNDROME
POSTURAL HYPOTENSION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Postural Hypotension.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    POSTURAL HYPOTENSION
POTASSIUM
See Food
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on the Potassium Content of Foods.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892  [phone]
    POTASSIUM
POTT'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Pott's Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    POTT'S DISEASE
POULTRY INSPECTION
See Meat & Poultry
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Meat & Poultry Hotline inspects and analyzes domestic and imported Meat and Poultry and establishes standards for processed meat and poultry products.  They will answer your questions about the proper handling, preparation, and refrigeration, food poisoning, food additives, food labeling, sodium, and herbs.
       Contact:
    U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Room 1165-S
    Washington, DC  20205
    [phone]  [phone]
    POULTRY INSPECTION
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Poultry Inspection is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Federal Poultry Inspection: A Brief. (#87-432
        ENR)
The following publication on Poultry Inspection is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Salmonella Enteritidis: From The Chicken To
        The Egg.  (#FDA91-2238)
    POULTRY INSPECTION
POWER LINES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health can send you reports and studies regarding the danger of Power Lines, and their possible linkage to cancer.
       Contact:
    Center for Devices and Radiological Health
    HFZ-210
    Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    POWER LINES
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Power Lines and Electromagnetic Fields: Issues
        for Congress; Issue Brief.  (#IB91051)
    POWER LINES
PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Prader-Willi Syndrome.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME
PREDNISONE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Prednisona/Prednisone.  Provides information
        about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    PREDNISONE
PREGNANCY
See Amniocentesis
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Pregnancy.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse has all kinds of information on Pregnancy, and prenatal and infant care.
       Contact:
    National Maternal and Child Health
    Clearinghouse
    38th & R Sts., NW
    Washington, DC  20057
    [phone], ext. 254
The Office on Smoking Health will give you information on the effects that smoking has on Pregnancy and newborns.  Some of the free pamphlets available include Is Your Baby Smoking? which explains the dangers of passive smoke on the baby; Baby In The House Stickers, which remind pregnant women that when they smoke, they smoke for two.
       Contact:
    Office on Smoking Health
    Centers for Disease Control
    Mail Stop K-50
    1600 Clifton Rd., NE
    Atlanta, GA  30333  [phone]
    PREGNANCY
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Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Pregnancy are available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Advances in the Prevention of Low Birth-
        weight: An International Symposium.
    - Caring for Our Future: The Content of Prena-
        tal Care.
    - Prenatal Care.
    - Prenatal Care: Resource Guide.
    - Prevention of Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus
        and Newborn Due to RH Isoimmunization.
    - Adolescent Pregnancy- Resource Guide.
    - Health Foods, Healthy Baby.
    - Nutrition Management of the Pregnant
        Adolescent.
    - Pregnancy and Childbearing Among Homeless
        Adolescents: Report of a Workshop.
    - Adolescent Fathers: Directory of Services.
    - Resource Guide: Environmental Exposures and
        Pregnancy.  Includes an annotated list of current publications and journal articles, a list of organizations that can provide additional information, and a list of teratogen information services.  Federal and state government maternal and child health agencies may also be able to provide further assistance.
    - Environmental Exposures and Pregnancy:
        Resource Guide.  (#DOO8)
The following publications on Pregnancy are available from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bldg. 31, Room 2A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Understanding Gestational Diabetes: A Practi-
        cal Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy. Addresses questions about diet, exercise, measurement of blood sugar levels, and general medical and obstetric care of women with gestational diabetes. It answers such questions as: Will my baby have diabetes?, What can I do to control gestational diabetes?, and Will I have diabetes in the future?.
    - Pregnancy Basics: What You Need to Know
        and Do to Have a Good Healthy Baby. Examines weight gain, vitamins, nutrition, exercise, smoking, drinking, drugs, and X-rays.
    - Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging in Pregnancy.
        (#84-667)
    - Pregnancy Basics.
The following publications are available from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD  20852; [phone], or [phone].
    - Prevention Resource Guide: Pregnant/Postpar-
        tum Women and Their Infants.  Contains facts, figures, resources, and other relevant information on alcohol abuse.
    - An Inner Voice Tells You Not to Drink or Use
        Other Drugs.  Poster depicts an artistic rendition of a pregnant American Indian Woman (#AV161)
    - Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs May Harm
        the Unborn.  Presents the most recent finding of basic research and clinical studies (#PH291)
    - Drug Abuse and Pregnancy. An overview of
        the scope of the problem and effects of maternal drug use on the mother, fetus, and infant (#CAP33)
    - How To Take Care of Your Baby Before Birth.
        A low-literacy brochure that describes what pregnant women should and should not do, emphasizing a no use of alcohol and other drugs message (#PH239, also in Spanish)
    - Women and Alcohol. Discussion of women
        and alcohol.  (RPO716).
    - Prenatal Drug Exposure: Kinetics and
        Dynamics. Research studies on the effects of maternal use of drugs on the fetus. (#M60)
    - Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs May Harm
        the Unborn.
    - Drug Abuse and Pregnancy.
    - How to Take Care of Your Baby Before Birth.
The following publications on Pregnancy are available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Drugs and Pregnancy.  (#80-3083, FDA)
        Explains how medications, drugs, alcohol and tobacco are shared with the unborn baby.  Other related hazards to the fetus are also discussed.
    - All About Eating for Two. (#84-2183)
        Discusses how pregnancy and breastfeeding affect a woman's nutritional needs.
The following publication on Pregnancy is available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Pregnancy and Diabetes Annotated Bibliogra-
        phy. (#91-2083)
The following publication on Pregnancy is available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Working Group Report on High Blood Pressure
        in Pregnancy.  (#90-3029)
The following publication on Pregnancy is available from the Food and Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, Room 304, Beltsville, MD  20705; [phone].
    - Adolescent Pregnancy and Nutrition.  A list to
        help you locate further information or resources.
The following publication on Pregnancy is available from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO  81002.
    - Getting Fit Your Way.  (#109Y)
The following publication on Pregnancy is available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - X-Rays, Pregnancy and You.... (#FDA 79-
        8087)
The following publication on Pregnancy is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC  20510; [phone].
    - Reproductive Health Hazards in the Workplace.
        A report to Congress.  Ask for the summary report.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - The Judicial and Legislative Treatment of
        Pregnancy: A Review of Developments from Unprotected Status to Anti-Discrimination- Equal Treatment.  (87-277 A)
    - Teenage Pregnancy: Selected Reference,
        1986-1988.  (89-119 L)
    PREGNANCY92
PREGNANCY AND ALCOHOL
See Alcoholism
See Drug Abuse
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information has several free publications dealing with drinking and drug use during pregnancy.
       Contact:
    National Clearinghouse for Alcohol
    and Drug Information
    P.O. Box 2345
    Rockville, MD  20852
    [phone]
    PREGNANCY AND ALCOHOL
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Pregnancy and Alcohol are available from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD  20852; [phone].
    - Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs May Harm
        the Unborn.  Presents the most recent finding of basic research and clinical studies.  (PH291)
    - Drug Abuse and Pregnancy. Provides an over-
        view of the scope of the problem and effects of maternal drug use on the mother, fetus, and infant.  (CAP33)
    - How To Take Care of Your Baby Before Birth.
        A low-literacy brochure aimed at pregnant women that describes what they  should and should not do during their pregnancy, emphasizing a no use of alcohol and other drugs message.  (#PH239, also in Spanish)
    - An Inner Voice Tells You Not to Drink or Use
        Other Drugs.  Poster depicts an artistic rendition of a pregnant American Indian Woman. (#AV161)
    - Prenatal Drug Exposure: Kinetics and
        Dynamics. NIDA Research Monograph 60- presents research studies on the effects of maternal use of drugs on the fetus.  (#M60)
    - Prevention Resource Guide: Pregnant/Postpar-
        tum Women and Their Infants.  Resource Guide targets pregnant and postpartum women, women between the ages of 15-44, counselors, health care providers, and prevention program planners.  It provides a high-demand, comprehensive resource for information concerning alcohol and other drug prevention among pregnant and postpartum women and their infants.  (#MS420)
    - Women and Alcohol. Discussion of women
        and alcohol.  (#RPO716)
    PREGNANCY AND ALCOHOL sen
    PREGNANCY AND ALCOHOL
    PRIMARY LATERAL SCLEROSIS
PYELONEPHRITIS
POLYARTERITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Polyarteritis.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    POLYARTERITIS
POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE (PKD)
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse can provide you with information regarding Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD).  They can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you.  They can also send relevant articles and reference materials if they have them for you, as well as referring you to other organizations for further assistance.
       Contact:
    National Kidney and Urologic Diseases
    Information Clearinghouse
    Box NKUDIC
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE (PKD)
POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
POLYCYTHEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Secondary Polycythemia. They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations studying this condition. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Polycythemia (Vera).  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this condition, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    POLYCYTHEMIA
POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Polymyalgia Rheumatica.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA
POLYMYOSITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Polymyositis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Polymyositis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disorder, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    POLYMYOSITIS
POLYNEURITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Polyneuritis (Guillain-Barre Syndrome).  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Polyneuritis (Guillain-Barre Syndrome).  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    POLYNEURITIS
POLYOSTOTIC FIBROUS DYSPLASIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Polyostotic Fibrous Dysplasia (Albright's Syndrome).  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    POLYOSTOTIC FIBROUS DYSPLASIA
POLYPS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Colon Polyps and Cancer.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this condition, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Colon Polyps.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    POLYPS
POLYSEROSITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Polyserositis.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    POLYSEROSITIS
POMPE'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Pompe's Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Pompe's Disease.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    POMPE'S DISEASE
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POPULATION CONTROL
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Population Dynamics and Problems.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    POPULATION CONTROL
Tep0<
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC  20510; [phone].
    - World Population and Fertility Planning
        Technologies: The Next 20 Years.  A report to Congress.  Ask for the summary report.  (#HR-157)
    POPULATION CONTROL
PORPHYRIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Porphyria.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Porphyria.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PORPHYRIA
POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Positron Emission Tomography is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Positron Emission Tomography.
    POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY
POSTNATAL CARE
See Childbirth
See Child Health
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Postnatal Care.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse has all kinds of information on maternal and child health issues, such as pregnancy, child and adolescent health, and human genetics. If the answer to your question can't be answered by any of their countless free publications, they can refer you to other National or local resources. If you still need further information, they search their own reference collection and send you what they find.
       Contact:
    National Maternal and Child
    Health Clearinghouse
    38th & R Sts., NW
    Washington, DC 20057
    [phone], ext. 254
    POSTNATAL CARE
    POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY
POSTNATAL CARE
See Childbirth
See Child Health
    Clear and Alcohol. Discussion of women
        and alcohol.  (#RPO716)
    PREGNANCY AND ALCOHOL sen
    PREGNANCY AND ALC>/
PLASMA CELL CANCER
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Plasma Cell Cancer.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this condition, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    PLASMA CELL CANCER
PLASTIC SURGERY
See Face Lifts
    PLASTIC SURGERYS
PLAYGROUND SAFETY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Playground Perspectives: A Curriculum Guide
        for Promoting Playground Safety.  (#C036)
    PLAYGROUND SAFETY
PLEURISY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Pleurisy.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PLEURISY
PLICAMYCIN
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Plicamicina/Plicamycin. Provides information
        about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    PLICAMYCIN
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome).  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome).  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disorder and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bldg. 31, Room 2A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Facts About Dysmenorrhea and Premenstrual
        Syndrome.
PNEUMOCOCCAL INFECTIONS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Pneumococcal Infections. They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers currently studying this condition. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Pneumoconioses (Dust Inhalation Disease).  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PNEUMOCOCCAL INFECTIONS
PNEUMOTHORAX
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Pneumothorax.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PNEUMOTHORAX
POISONING
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Poison Control Centers answer specific questions about situations involving poisons.  While most calls received involve questions regarding children, a significant number of calls involve adults exposed to some form of toxic substance.  These Centers provide medical treatment guidance and can answer general questions about air toxics, including paint fumes and pesticides.  Regional Poison Control Centers service many areas throughout the United States.
       Contact:
    Alabama Poison Center
    205-345-0600
800-462-0800 (AL only)
    Arizona Poison Control System
    602-626-7899
    602-626-6016 (Tucson)
    602-253-3334 (Phoenix)
800-362-0101 (AZ only)
    Central Ohio Poison Center
    614-461-2012
    614-228-1323
 800-682-7625
    Blodgett Regional Poison Center
    616-774-7854
800-442-4571 (616 area code only)
    Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
    Regional Poison Center
    314-772-8300
    314-772-5200
800-392-9111 (MO only)
    Maryland Poison Center
    301-528-7606
    301-528-7701
800-492-2414 (MD only)
    Duke University Poison Control Center
    919-684-4438
    919-684-8111
800-672-1697 (NC only)
    Georgia Poison Control Center
    404-589-4400
    800-282-5846 (GA only)
404-525-3323 (TTY)
    Hennepin Regional Poison Center (Minnesota)
    612-347-3144
    612-347-3141
612-347-6219 (TTY)
    Intermountain Regional Poison Control Center
    801-581-7504
    801-581-2151
800-662-0062 (UT only)
    Kentucky Regional Poison Center
    of Kosair Children's Hospital
    502-562-7263
    502-589-8222
800-722-5725 (KY only) (TDD)
    Long Island Regional Poison Control Center
    516-542-3707
516-542-2323
    Los Angeles County Medical Association
    Regional Poison Control Center
    213-664-1212
    213-484-5151
    Louisiana Regional Poison Control Center
    318-674-6364
    318-425-1524
    800-535-0525 (LA only)
    Massachusetts Poison Control System
    617-735-6607
    617-232-2120
    800-492-2414 (MD only)
    Michigan Poison Control Center
    313-745-5329
    313-745-5711
    800-462-6642 (313 area code only)
    800-572-1655 (remainder of MI)
    Mid-Plains Poison Center
    402-390-5434
    402-390-5400
    800-642-999 (NE only)
    800-228-9515 (surrounding states)
    New Jersey Poison Information
    and Education System
    201-926-7443
    201-923-0764
    800-432-6866 (NJ only)
    New Mexico Poison and Drug
    Information Center
    505-277-4261
    505-843-2551
    800-432-6866 (NM only)
    New York City Poison Control Center
    212-340-4497
    212-340-4494
    North Central Texas Poison Center
    214-920-2586
    214-920-2400
    800-441-0040 (TX only)
    Oregon Poison Control and
    Drug Information Center
    503-225-7799
    503-225-8968 (Portland, OR)
    800-452-7165
    Pittsburgh Poison Center
    412-647-5600
    412-681-6669
    Rocky Mountain Poison Center
    303-893-7774
    303-629-1123
    800-332-3073 (CO only)
    800-525-5042 (MT only)
    800-442-2702 (WY only)
    San Diego Regional Poison Center
    619-294-3666
    619-294-6000
    San Francisco Bay Area
    Regional Poison Control Center
    415-821-8324
    415-476-6600
    Southwest Ohio Regional
    Poison Control System
    513-872-5111
    800-872-5111
    Tampa Bay Regional Control System
    813-251-6911
    813-253-444
    800-282-3171
    Texas State Poison Center
    409-761-3332
    409-765-1701 (Houston)
    713-654-1701 (Austin)
    800-392-8548 (TX only)
    UCDMC Regional Poison Control Center
    916-453-3414
    916-453-3692
    West Virginia Poison Center
    304-347-1212
    304-348-4211
    800-642-3625 (WV only)
    Washington DC
    [phone]
    POISONING
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Poisoning are available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - The Poison Safety Game.  (#FDA90-1099)
    - At Home Antidotes For Poisoning Emergen-
        cies. (#FDA86-1125)
    - Dennis the Menace Takes A Poke At Poison.
    POISONING
POISON IVY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Poison Ivy.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    POISON IVY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 7A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Poison Ivy Allergy. (#82-897) Offers informa-
        tion on their symptoms, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.  (#82-897)
    POISON IVY
POLIOENCEPHALITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Polioencephalitis (Cerebral Poliomyelitis). They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    POLIOENCEPHALITIS
POLIOMYELITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Poliomyelitis.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    POLIOMYELITIS
POLLEN  ALLERGY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Pollen Allergy.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    POLLEN  ALLERGY
POLLEN  ALLERGY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Pollen Allergy.  They will also send you
PHYSICAL FITNESS
See Exercise
    PHYSICAL FITNESS
PICK'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Pick's Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    PICK'S DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Pick's Disease. Collection of scientific
        articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    PICK'S DISEASE
THE PILL
See Oral Contraceptives
    THE PILL
PI-MESONS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Pi-Mesons Cancer Treatment.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this issue, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    PI-MESONS
PIMPLES
See Acne
    PIMPLESK
PINK EYE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Pink Eye by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disorder and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PINK EYE
PINTA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Clearinghouse can provide you with information regarding Pinta.  They can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) for information regarding this condition and can refer you to other organizations.
       Contact:
    National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
    and Skin Diseases Clearinghouse
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    PINTA
PINWORMS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Pinworms.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PINWORMS
PITUITARY TUMORS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Pituitary Tumors.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Pituitary Tumors.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Pituitary Tumors.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PITUITARY TUMORS
PITYRIASIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Pityriasis Rosea and Rubra Pilaris.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying these diseases.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this condition, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Building 31
    Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    PITYRIASIS
See Polycystic Kidney Disease
    PKDG
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on PKU (Phenylketonuria).  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse has all kinds of information on maternal and child health issues, such as pregnancy, child and adolescent health, and human genetics. If the answer to your question can't be answered by any of their countless free publications, they can refer you to other National or local resources. If you still need further information, they search their own reference collection and send you what they find.
       Contact:
    National Maternal and Child
    Health Clearinghouse
    38th & R Sts., NW
    Washington, DC 20057
    [phone], ext. 254
be`.&
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on PKU are available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - A Babysitter's Guide to PKU.  (#B265)
    - Chef Lo-Phe's Phe-Nominal Cookbook.
        (#B322)
    - Dental Health in Children With PKU. (#B146)
    - Finger Foods Are Fun.  (#B279)
    - Games That Teach: Learning by Doing for
        Preschoolers with PKU.  (#B280)
    - Guide to Breastfeeding the Infant with PKU.
        (#B327)
    - National Survey of Treatment Programs for
        PKU and Selected Other Inherited Metabolic Diseases. (#C049)
    - New Parents' Guide to PKU.  (#B335)
    PKUIC`
PLACENTA DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Placenta Disorders.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PLACENTA DISORDERS
PLAQUE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Plaque.  As a policy, however, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PLAQUE
    PLACENTA DISORDERS
PLAQUE
s/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bldg. 31, Room 2A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Facts About Dysmenorrhea and Premens
PERNICIOUS ANEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Pernicious Anemia.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PERNICIOUS ANEMIA
PERSONALITY DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Personality Disorders.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disorder and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    PERSONALITY DISORDERS
PERTUSSIS
See Immunizations
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Pertussis.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PERTUSSIS
PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER
See Developmental Disabilities
    Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Contains
        a collection of scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
PESTICIDES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Pesticide Telecommunications Network, a service of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Texas Tech University, will respond to your non-emergency questions about the effects of Pesticides, toxicology and symptoms, environmental effects, disposal and cleanup, and safe use of pesticides. It's open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
       Contact:
    National Pesticide Telecommunications Network
    [phone]
The Environmental Protection Agency is interested in receiving information on any adverse effects associated with Pesticide exposure.  You should provide as complete information as possible, including any official investigation report of the incident and medical records concerning adverse health effects.  Medical records will be held in confidence.
       Contact:
    Frank Davido
    Pesticide Incident Response Officer
    Field Operations Division (H-7506C)
    Office of Pesticide Programs
    Environmental Protection Agency
    401 M St., SW
    Washington, DC  20460
    [phone]
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) will send you whatever publications and journal articles they can locate on specific questions about Pesticides.  If necessary they can put you in contact with researchers studying this issue.  NIEHS does not conduct any clinical studies.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Environmental
    Health Sciences
    P.O. Box 12233
    Research Triangle Park, NC  27709
    [phone]
    PESTICIDES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Pesticides is available from the Food and Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, Room 304, Beltsville, MD  20705; [phone].
    - Pesticide Residues in Food.  A list of current
        references.
The following publication on Pesticides is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Produce and Pesticides.  (#OM89-3020)
The following publications on Pesticides are available from the Public Information Center, PM-211B, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW, Washington, DC  20460; [phone].
    - Citizen's Guide to Pesticides. Describes how to
        choose and use pesticides, how to pick a pest control company, and what to do in the event of a problem.
    - Regulating Pesticides. Explains Environmental
        Protection Agency's registration process and how they classify pesticides.
    - EPA's Pesticide Programs. Pesticide registra-
        tion and food safety are discussed first, followed by other pesticide programs.
The following publication on Pesticides is available from the Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, CO  81009.
    - Pesticides in Drinking-Water Wells.  Learn how
        to test water and what to do if it's unsafe.  (#434Y, $.50)
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Pesticide Residues are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Apple Alarm: Public Concern About Pesticide
        Residues in Fruits and Vegetables.  (#89-166 ENR)
    - Pesticide Monitoring Program: Developing New
        Methods to Detect Pesticide Residues in Food.  (#87-413 SPR)
    - Pesticides in Food: A Checklist of CRS
        Products.  (#91-918 L)
    PESTICIDES
PEYRONIE'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive 0and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Peyronie's Disease.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PEYRONIE'S DISEASE
PHARMACEUTICALS
See Medications
See Drug Approval Process
See Drug Evaluation
    PHARMACEUTICALS
PHARMACOLOGY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences can tell you about on-going Pharmacology research projects they're funding and will refer you to the researcher in charge of a particular project.
       Contact:
    National Institutes of Health
    Building 31, Room 4A52
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) will send you whatever publications and journal articles they can locate on specific questions about Pharmacology and Toxicology.  If necessary they can put you in contact with researchers studying this issue.  NIEHS does not conduct any clinical studies.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Environmental
    Health Sciences
    P.O. Box 12233
    Research Triangle Park, NC  27709
    [phone]
    PHARMACOLOGY
PHARYNGEAL DISABILITIES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Pharyngeal Disabilities.  As a policy, however, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PHARYNGEAL DISABILITIES
RI`]R
PHENYLKETONURIA
See PKU
    PHENYLKETONURIAS
PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Pheochromocytoma.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA
PHLEBITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Phlebitis.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PHLEBITIS
PHLEBOTHROMBOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Phlebothrombosis.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PHLEBOTHROMBOSIS
PHOBIAS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Phobias.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying these disorders and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857  [phone]
    PHOBIAS
Free Publications/Videos
The following video is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Phobias and Panic Disorder. Video to help
        the general public make intelligent decisions.
    PHOBIAS
Free Publications/Videos
The following video is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Phobias and Panic Disorder. Video to help
        the general public mak
PEDODONTICS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Pedodontics.  As a policy, however, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PEDODONTICS
PELIZAEOUS-MERZBACHER DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Pelizaeous-Merzbacher Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    PELIZAEOUS-MERZBACHER DISEASE
PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE
PEMPHIGOID
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Pemphigoid.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this condition, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Pemphigoid.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PEMPHIGOID
PENICILLIN
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Penicillin is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - How To Take Your Medicines: Penicillins.
        (#FDA91-3184)
    PENICILLIN
PEPTIC ULCERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Peptic Ulcers.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PEPTIC ULCERS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Peptic Ulcers is available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Peptic Ulcer.  (#85-38)
    PEPTIC ULCERS
PERIARTERITIS NODOSA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Periarteritis Nodosa. They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Periarteritis Nodosa. They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PERIARTERITIS NODOSA
PERICARDITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Pericarditis. They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PERICARDITIS
PERICARDIAL TAMPONADE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Pericardial Tamponade. They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations studying this condition. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and
    Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PERICARDIAL TAMPONADE
PERINATAL SERVICES
See Prenatal
    PERINATAL SERVICES
PERIODONTAL DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Periodontal Disease.  As a policy, however, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of
    Dental Research
    Building 31
    Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PERIODONTAL DISEASE
 C`<*
Free Publications/Videos
The following video on Periodontal Disease is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Building 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Periodontal Disease. Video to help the
        general public make intelligent decisions.
The following publications on Periodontal Disease are available from the National Institute of Dental Research, Building 31, Room 2C35, Bethesda, MD 20892; [phone].
    - Periodontal (Gum) Disease.
    - Detection and Prevention of Periodontal
        Disease in Diabetes.  (#86-1148)
    - Tooth Decay.  (#82-1146)
    - Preventing Tooth Decay: A Guide to Imple-
        menting Self-Applied Fluoride Programs in School Settings.
    PERIODONTAL DISEASE
PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Peripheral Neuropathy.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disorder, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]  [phone]
    PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Peripheral Neuropathy is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Peripheral Neuropathy. Collection of scientific
        articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY
PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Peripheral Vascular Disease.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE
PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE
ucting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
PARAPLEGIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Paraplegia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    PARAPLEGIA
PARASITIC DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Parasitic Disease.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PARASITIC DISEASE
PARATHYROID DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Parathyroid Disorders.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PARATHYROID DISORDERS
PARKINSON'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Parkinson's Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Parkinson's Disease.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]  [phone] (TDD)
    PARKINSON'S DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication and video on Parkinson's Disease are available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Parkinson's Disease: Natural and Drug-
        Induced Causes.  Video to help the general public make intelligent decisions.
    - Parkinson's Disease.  A booklet to educate
        consumers and allow them to make informed medical decisions.
The following publications on Parkinson's are available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31, Room 8A06, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone] or [phone].
    - Parkinson's Disease: Hope Through Research.
        Outlines the possible causes and treatments for Parkinson's disease and summarizes both research efforts and therapies.  (#83-139)
    - Parkinson's Disease.  Discusses hope through
        research.  (#83-139)
    - Parkinson's Disease.  Contains a collection of
        scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    PARKINSON'S DISEASEng t`
PAROXYSMAL ATRIAL TACHYCARDIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia (PAT).  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PAROXYSMAL ATRIAL TACHYCARDIA
PAROXYSMAL NOCTURNAL HEMOGLOBINU
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PAROXYSMAL NOCTURNAL HEMOGLOBINURIA
PARS PLANITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Pars Planitis by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PARS PLANITIS
PARVOVIRUS INFECTIONS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Parvovirus Infections. They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PARVOVIRUS INFECTIONS
PASSIVE SMOKING
See Smoking
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Office on Smoking and Health offers all kinds of information services on smoking and health issues.  They can send you numerous publications in the field, and through its database can provide you with further bibliographic information.  Their Smoking Studies Section designs and conducts national surveys on smoking behavior, attitude, knowledge, and beliefs regarding tobacco use.
       Contact:
    Office on Smoking and Health
    Centers for Disease Control
    1600 Clifton Rd., NE
    MS K-50
    Atlanta, GA  30333
    [phone]
    PASSIVE SMOKING
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC  20510; [phone].
    - Passive Smoking in the Workplace: Selected
        Issues. A report to Congress.  Ask for the summary report.
    PASSIVE SMOKING
See Drug Abuse
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information is the central point within the Federal Government for current print and audiovisual materials about alcohol and other drugs. They have information tailored to parents, teachers, youth, and others, as well as information about organizations and groups concerned with alcohol and other drug problems. They have publications, reports, newsletters, videos, posters, and more, as well as being able to provide comprehensive alcohol and other drug resource referrals. Call for your free catalog.
       Contact:
    National Clearinghouse for Alcohol
    and Drug Information
    P.O. Box 2345
    Rockville, MD 20852
    [phone]
    [phone]
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on PCP are available from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD  20852; [phone].
    - PCP and PCP: Update on Abuse.  Fact sheets
        give basic information about the psychological and physiological effects./
PECTUS EXCAVATUM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Pectus Excavatum (Funnel Chest).  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Pectus Excavatum (as related to Marfans only). They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PECTUS EXCAVATUM
PEDIATRIC AIDS
See AIDS
    PEDIATRIC AIDS
PEDICULOSIS
See Lice
    PEDICULOSISO
See AIDS
    PEDIATRIC AIDS
PEDICULOSIS
h, Building 31, Room 2C35, Bethesda, MD 20892; [phone].
    - Periodontal (Gum) Disease(P
PALSY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    PALSY
PANCREATIC CANCER
See Cancer
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Pancreatic Cancer.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this condition, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    PANCREATIC CANCER
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Pancreatic Cancer are available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Research Report: Cancer of the Pancreas.
        (#88-2941)
    - What You Need to Know About Cancer of the
        Pancreas.  (#90-1560)
    PANCREATIC CANCER M`
PANCREATITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Pancreatic Disease.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NDDIC to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Digestive Diseases
    Information Clearinghouse
    Box NDDIC
    Bethesda, MD  20892  [phone]
    PANCREATITIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box NDDIC, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Pancreatitis.
    - What Is Pancreatitis?  (#91-1596).
    PANCREATITIS
PANIC ATTACKS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) maintains data bases that index and abstract documents from the worldwide literature pertaining to Panic Attacks. In addition to scientific journals, there are references to audiovisuals, dissertations, government documents and reports. Contact NIMH for searches on specific subjects.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    PANIC ATTACKS
Free Publications/Videos
The following video is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Phobias and Panic Disorder. Video to help
        the general public make intelligent decisions.
    PANIC ATTACKS
PANENCEPHALITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Panencephalitis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    PANENCEPHALITIS
PANNICULITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Panniculitis.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations studying this disease. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PANNICULITIS
PAP TESTS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Pap Smears.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this issue.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    PAP TESTS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Pap Tests are available from the Family Life Information Exchange, P.O. Box 37299, Washington, DC  20013; [phone].
    - Improving the Quality of Clinician Pap Smear.
The following publication on Pap Tests is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Controversial PAP Test: It Could Save Your
        Life. (#FDA90-1159)
The following publication on Pap Tests is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - The Pap Test: It Can Save Your Life! (#91-
        3213)
    PAP TESTS-a`Jr
PAPILLOMA VIRUS
See Cancer
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Papilloma Virus and Cancer.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this condition, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer. They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    PAPILLOMA VIRUS
f `:^
PARALYSIS AGITANS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Paralysis Agitans.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disorder, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    PARALYSIS AGITANS
d `*d
PARAMYOTONIA CONGENITA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Paramyotonia Congenita.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    PARAMYOTONIA CONGENITA
PARANOIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) maintains data bases that index and abstract documents from the worldwide literature pertaining to Paranoia. In addition to scientific journals, there are references to audiovisuals, dissertations, government documents and reports. Contact NIMH for searches on specific subjects.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD 20857  [phone]
    PARANOIA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Mental Health, 5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05, Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Useful Information on Paranoia.
    PARANOIA
    PECTUS EXCAVATUM
PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and InfectiouJ
OSTEOSARCOMA
See Papilloma Virus
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Osteosarcoma.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (Physician's Data Query (PDQ)) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    OSTEOSARCOMA
OSTEOSCLEROSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Osteosclerosis.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    OSTEOSCLEROSIS
OTITIS MEDIA
See Ear Infections
    OTITIS MEDIA
OTOSCLEROSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Otosclerosis.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Building 31
    Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Otosclerosis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    OTOSCLEROSIS
OVARIAN CANCER
See Cancer
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Ovarian Cancer.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Building 31
    Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    OVARIAN CANCER
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Ovarian Cancer are available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, [phone].
    - Research Report: Cancer of the Ovary. (#89-
        3014)
    - What You Need to Know About Cancer of the
        Ovary.  (#91-1561)
    OVARIAN CANCER
OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS
See Medications
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Over-the-Counter Drug Evaluation Division of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research can provide information on the Over-The-Counter Drug approval process or information on a specific over-the-counter drug category.
       Contact:
    Over-the Counter Drug Evaluation Division
    Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
    Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Over-The-Counter Drugs is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - OTC Drug Labels: "Must Read". (#FDA88-
        3157)
    OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS
OVULATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Ovulation.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    - P -
    OVULATION
PACEMAKERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Pacemakers.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PACEMAKERS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Cardiac Pacemakers: Keeping Up The Beat.
        (#FDA 81-4026)
    - Cordis Pleads Guilty, Four Executives of
        Pacemaker Company Indicted.
    PACEMAKERS
PAGET'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will
 send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Paget's Disease of Bone (Osteitis Deformans) and Skin.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Paget's Disease of the Skin.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Building 31
    Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    PAGET'S DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Paget's Disease are available from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Understanding Paget's Disease.  Describes this
        disease of the bone that occurs most frequently between the ages of 50 and 70.  (#85-2241)
    - Researching the Cause and Treatment of
        Paget's Disease of Bone.
    PAGET'S DISEASEe.`)R
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Cancer Related Pain.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this condition, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you information they have only in their publications list on Pain. They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Oral-Facial Pain.  As a policy, however, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Pain and the Elderly. They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PAIN
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Pain is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Relief of Chronic Pain. Video to help the
        general public make intelligent decisions.
The following publications on Pain are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - TENS, Current That Switches Off Pain.
    - TENS 21DFD Part 882.
The following publication on Pain is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31, Room 8A06, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone] or [phone].
    - Chronic Pain.  (#89-2406)
    PAIN
PALPITATIONS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Palpitations.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    PALPITATIONS
    PAIN
PALPITATIONS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for youv
ORTHOGNATHIC SURGERY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Orthognathic Surgery.  As a policy, however, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]g
    ORTHOGNATHIC SURGERY
ORTHOKERATOLOGY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Orthokeratology by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related issues.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Orthokeratology and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ORTHOKERATOLOGY
ORTHOPEDICS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Orthopedic Disorders.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying these conditions.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Orthopedics disorders and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ORTHOPEDICS
ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANTS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Orthopedic Implants.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying implants and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANTS
ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Orthostatic Hypotension.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Orthostatic Hypotension.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disorder, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION
ORTHOTICS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Orthotics.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying orthotics and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ORTHOTICS
OSTEITIS DEFORMANS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Osteitis Deformans.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this condition and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    OSTEITIS DEFORMANS
OSTEOARTHRITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Osteoarthritis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this condition and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Osteoarthritis and Aging.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    OSTEOARTHRITIS
at`x\
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Osteoarthritis is available from the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Osteoarthritis Patient Education Materials: An
        Annotated Bibliography.  ($3)
    OSTEOARTHRITIS
OSTEOGENESIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Osteogenesis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this condition and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Osteogenesis Imperfecta.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    OSTEOGENESIS
OSTEOGENIC SARCOMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Osteogenic Sarcoma.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this condition, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    OSTEOGENIC SARCOMA
OSTEOMALACIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Osteomalacia.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this condition and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    OSTEOMALACIA
OSTEOMYELITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Osteomyelitis.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Osteomyelitis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this condition and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    OSTEOMYELITIS
OSTEOPETROSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Osteopetrosis.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    OSTEOPETROSIS
OSTEOPOROSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Osteoporosis with Age.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse has all kinds of up-to-date information on the causes, prevention, and treatment of Osteoporosis.
       Contact:
    National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
    and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
    Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) is studying the capacity of existing technologies to detect bone loss in the early stages of Osteoporosis and the cost of the technologies.
       Contact:
    Katie Maslow, project director
    Office of Technology Assessment
    Washington, DC  20510
    [phone]
    OSTEOPOROSIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Osteoporosis are available from the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892, [phone].
    - Osteoporosis.
    - Osteoporosis: Cause, Treatment, Prevention.
    - Osteoporosis: Patient Education Materials.
    - Osteoporosis: Professional Education
        Materials.
    - Osteoporosis: A Growing National Problem.
    - Osteoporosis: Consensus Development
        Conference Statement.
    - Scientific Workshop: Research Directions in
        Osteoporosis.
    - Medicine for the Layman: Osteoporosis.
    - Osteoporosis Research, Education and Health
        Promotion.
    - Workshop on Etiopathogenesis of Osteo-
        arthritis.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Osteoporosis is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Osteoporosis: An Overview of Recent
        Developments.  (#87-843 SPR)
The following publication on Osteoporosis is available from the National Institute on Aging Clearinghouse, 2209 Distribution Circle, Silver Spring, MD 20910; [phone].
    - Osteoporosis: The Bone Thinner. Facts for the
        aging.
The following publication on Osteoporosis is available from the Science & Technology Division, Reference Section, Library of Congress, Washington, DC  20540; [phone].
    - Osteoporosis. Reference guide designed to
        help locate further published material.  (#87-7)
The following publication on Osteoporosis is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Osteoporosis: Calcium and Estrogens.
        Discusses the causes of this weakening of the bones, especially in older women, and how diet and estrogen treatment can help.  (#85-1117, FDA)
    OSTEOPOROSIS
    OVULATION
PELIZAEOUS-MERZBACHER DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can s
OPPENHEIM'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Oppenheim's Disease (Amyotonia Congenita). They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    OPPENHEIM'S DISEASE
OPTIC ATROPHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Optic Atrophy by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    OPTIC ATROPHY
OPTIC NEURITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Optic Neuritis by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    OPTIC NEURITIS
ORAL CANCER
See Cancer
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Oral Cancer. As a policy, however, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disease. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ORAL CANCER
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Oral Cancer is available from the National Institute of Dental Research, Bldg. 31, Room 2C35, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Research Report: Oral Cancer.  (#88-2876)
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, [phone].
    - What You Need to Know About Oral Cancer.
        (#91-1574)
    ORAL CANCER
ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES
See Contraception
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Oral Contraceptives.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research can provide you with research reports and articles dealing with Oral Contraceptives.
       Contact:
    Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
    Food and Drug Administration
    HFD 100, Room 14B45
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Oral Contraceptives is available from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bldg. 31, Room 2A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Facts About Oral Contraceptives.
    ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES
ORAL HEALTH
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR), which looks into the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Oral and Dental Diseases, can answer your questions about the newest developments in treatment and send you publications, posters, and reports on a variety of dental topics.  Publications cover canker sores, fluoride treatment, periodontal disease, and tooth decay.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ORAL HEALTH
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Institute of Dental Research, Bldg. 31, Room 2C35, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Oral Health of United States Adults: National
        Findings.  (#87-2868)
    - Oral Health of U.S. Adults: Regional Findings.
        (#88-2869)
    ORAL HEALTH
ORGAN TRANSPLANTS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Health Resources and Services Administration's Division of Organ Transplantation conducts a program to foster relationships with public and private organizations to promote organ donation and transplantation.  The program provides information to professional associations, health providers, consumers and insurers, medical societies, state health departments, and the general public.  The Center also supports the National Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, which is designed to ensure equitable distribution of available organs to patients and transplant centers, and a Scientific Registry of demographic and clinical information on transplant recipients.  An annual report, information on the Transplantation Network, a fact sheet on organ transplantation, and a Q&A publication are available.
       Contact:
    Bureau of Health Resources Development
    Health Resources and Services Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane, Room 11A-22
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    ORGAN TRANSPLANTS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Clearinghouse for Primary Care Information, 8201 Greensboro Dr., Suite 600, McLean, VA  22102; [phone].
    - Organ Transplantation: Questions and
        Answers.  Provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about transplants.
The following publication is available from the Select Committee on Aging, Room 712, O'Neill HOB, 300 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC  20515; [phone].
    - Organ Transplants: Choices and Criteria, Who
        Lives, Who Dies, Who Pays?
This Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Organ Transplantation is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Organ Transplantation in the United States:
        Analysis of Selected Ethical Issues.  (#89-103 SPR)
    ORGAN TRANSPLANTSDi`G
OROTIC ACIDURIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Orotic Aciduria.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this condition and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Orotic Aciduria.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    OROTIC ACIDURIA
ORPHAN DISEASES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Information Center for Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases responds to inquiries on diseases with a prevalence of 200,000 or fewer cases in the United States and provides a mutual support network for families with similar disorders. Some examples of Orphan/Rare Diseases include amenorrhea, apnea, bacteremia, cachexia, carnitine deficiency, causalgia, donor tissue damage, germ cell tumors, leishmaniasis, myoclonus, renal cancer, skin ulcers, strabismus, and Wilson's disease.  This Clearinghouse, sponsored by the Food and Drug Administration, also gathers and distributes information on medicines not widely researched or available.
       Contact:
    National Information Center
    for Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases
    450 5th St., NW, Room 7103
    Washington, DC  20001
    [phone]
    ORPHAN DISEASES
ORPHAN DRUGS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Information Center for Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases responds to inquiries on diseases with a prevalence of 200,000 or fewer cases in the United States and provides a mutual support network for families with similar disorders.  This Clearinghouse, sponsored by the Food and Drug Administration, also gathers and distributes information on medicines not widely researched or available.
       Contact:
    National Information Center
    for Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases
    450 5th St., NW
    Room 7103
    Washington, DC  20001
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Orphan Drugs.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    ORPHAN DRUGS
ORTHODONTICS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Orthodontics.  As a policy, however, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this subject.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Building 31
    Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ORTHODONTICS
Free Publications/Videos
The following videos are available from Modern Talking Picture Service, 5000 Park St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709; (800) 243-MTPS.
    - Adult Orthodontics: A Healthy Smile At Any
        Age.  Video showing how orthodontics aren't just for kids.
    - Orthodontics: Not Just Smiles.  Video shows
        how people of all ages can benefit from braces.
    ORTHODONTICS
tudies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Building 31
    Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ORTHODONTICS
out if t
NUTRITION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Nutrition.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Nutrition for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying nutrition related diseases.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Nutrition and Aging.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Building 31
    Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) has all kinds of information publications to send you on food, nutrition, and health.
       Contact:
    Food and Nutrition Information Center
    National Agricultural Library
    Room 304
    Beltsville, MD  20705
    [phone]
The National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse has all kinds of information on maternal and child health issues, such as pregnancy, child and adolescent health, and human genetics. If the answer to your question can't be answered by any of their countless free publications, they can refer you to other National or local resources. If you still need further information, they search their own reference collection and send you what they find.
       Contact:
    National Maternal and Child
    Health Clearinghouse
    38th & R Streets., NW
    Washington, DC 20057
    [phone], ext. 254
The Human Nutrition Information Service (HNIS) shares its research in nutritive value of foods and of the nutritional adequacy of diets and food supplies.  It also maintains the Nutrient Data Bank, which contains surveys and data on the nutrient values in foods and descriptions of foods.  Various consumer materials are available as well as a publications list, including over 20 publications on the nutrient composition of foods.  HNIS has several publications dealing with dietary guidelines for Americans, which are seven basic principles for developing and maintaining a healthier diet and are the basis for all Federal nutrition information and education programs for health conscious Americans.
       Contact:
    Human Nutrition Information Service
    U.S. Department of Agriculture
    6505 Belcrest Road
    Room 363
    Hyattsville, MD 20782
    [phone]
The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) publishes a variety of brochures explaining the various food assistance programs it operates both for those eligible for the programs and for those who administer them.  Programs include the Child Nutrition Program, Food Distribution Program, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, Food Stamp Program, and various nutrition education materials.  You can contact FNS for a publications list, and most of the publications are free.
       Contact:
    Food and Nutrition Service
    3101 Park Center Drive
    Park Office Bldg.
    Alexandria, VA 22302
    [phone]
    NUTRITION
.Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Nutrition are available from the Human Nutrition Information Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 6505 Belcrest Rd., Room 363, Hyattsville, MD 20782; [phone].
    - Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines
        for Americans. (free, also in Spanish)
    - Dietary Guidelines and Your Diet. ($4.50)
    - Calories and Weight: The USDA Pocket
        Guide. ($1.75)
    - Nutritive Value of Foods. ($3.75)
    - Your Money's Worth in Foods. ($2.25)
    - The Sodium Content of Your Food. ($2.25)
    - Thrifty Meals for Two: Making Your Food
        Dollars Count. ($2.50)
    - Cooking for People with Food Allergies.
        ($1.50)
    - Good Sources of Nutrients. ($5.00)
The following publications on Nutrition are available from the Food and Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, Room 304, Beltsville, MD  20705; [phone].
    - Children's Literature on Food and Nutrition. A
        list to help you locate further information or resources.
    - Nutrition and Cardiovascular Disease. A list to
        help you locate further information or resources.
    - Nutrition, Learning and Behavior. A list to
        help you locate further information or resources.
    - Sensible Nutrition.  A list to help you locate
        further information or resources.
    - Vegetarian Nutrition.  A list to help you locate
        further information or resources.
    - Adult/Patient Nutrition Education Materials. A
        list of current references.
    - Fish Oil: Role of Omega-3s in Health and
        Nutrition.  A list of current references.
    - Nutrition Education Materials and Audio-
        visuals: Grades Preschool-6.  A list of current references.
    - Nutrition Education Printed Materials and
        Audiovisuals: Grades 7-12.  A list of current references.
    - Adult/Patient Nutrition Education Materials.
        An annotated bibliography contains 130 citations on nutrition education materials for adults on a variety of topics including weight control, anorexia/bulimia, diabetes, heart disease, oral health and food quackery.
    - Sources of Free or Low-cost Food and Nutri-
        tion Materials.  A list of organizations that provide free or low-cost food and nutrition materials for consumers.
    - Adult/Patient Nutrition Education Materials,
        January 1982 -September 1990.  A list of current resources.  (#QB91-29)
    - Biotechnology in Human Health and Nutrition,
        January 1979 - March 1991.  A list of current resources.  (#QB91-97)
    - Cultural Perspectives on Food and Nutrition,
        April 1992.  A list of current resources.  (#SRB 92-11)
    - Infant Nutrition, January 1987 - March 1991.
        (#QB91-34)  A list of current resources.
    - Sports Nutrition Nutri-Topic.  Lists books,
        journal articles, pamphlets, booklets, and other resources to contact regarding sports fitness and nutrition.  Included is a list of videos produced outside the government, but available for free loan from the Food and Nutrition Information Center, dealing with exercise and fitness.
    - Eating For Better Health.  Contains nutrition
        and weight loss information as well as inexpensive recipes and menus.
    - Diet and Cancer. Designed to help you locate
        resources on this topic.
The following publications on Nutrition are available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Streets., NW, Washington, DC  20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Nutritional Disorders of Children: Prevention,
        Screening, and Follow-up.
    - Nutrition Resources for Early Childhood:
        Resource Guide.  An annotated list of current nutrition education publication for children ages 1-5 years, their parents, caregivers, and teachers.
    - Nutrition Services For Children With Special
        Needs.
    - Patient Education Materials: A Resource
        Guide is a free publication developed to help health professionals identify and locate materials on maternal and child health topics that are clear, concise, easy to read and appropriate for the general public. The guide is separated into three sections. The first is patient education materials, which is an annotated listing of source books, directories, audiovisuals, and resource guides that describe patient education materials. The second section lists publishers of patient education materials, and the third lists federal health information clearinghouses.
The following publications on Nutrition are available from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO  81002.
    - Food Guide Pyramid. Your daily diet should
        look like a pyramid - a lot of breads and cereals at the base; and only a few fats, oils, and sweets at the top. Here's how to use this concept to eat right and maintain a healthy weight. ($1.00).
    - Nutrition and the Elderly.  (#533Y)
    - Eating for Life. (#113Y, $1.00)
    - Fat Substitutes.  (#528Y)
    - Fish and Seafood Made Easy.  (#421Y, $.50)
    - Food News for Consumers: 4 issues. (#251Y,
        $5)
    - Is That Newfangled Cookware Safe?  (#531Y)
    - Keeping Up with the Microwave Revolution.
        (#532Y)
    - A Word About Low Sodium Diets.  (#538Y)
The following publications on Nutrition are available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Diet, Nutrition, and Cancer Prevention: The
        Good News.  (#87-2878)
    - Diet, Nutrition and Cancer Prevention: A
        Guide to Food Choices.  Describes what is known about the interrelationships of diet and certain cancers.  (#85-2711)
    - Eating Hints: Tips and Recipes for Better
        Nutrition During Cancer Treatment.  (#91-2079)  Includes recipes and suggestions for maintaining optimum, yet realistic, good nutrition during treatment.
The following publications on Nutrition are available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC  20402; [phone].
    - Shopping for Food and Making Meals in
        Minutes Using the Dietary Guidelines.  Describes quick meal hints, tips on reading food labels, an aisle-by-aisle shopping guide, and 18 timesaving recipe ideas.  ($3, #S/N 001-000-04529-6)
    - Preparing Foods and Planning Menus Using
        the Dietary Guidelines.  Contains tips for cooking with less sugar, fat, and sodium; a daily guide to food choices; making the menu fit the family; and 10 recipe ideas.  ($2.50, S/N 001-000-04527-0)
    - Making Bag Lunches, Snacks, and Desserts
        Using the Dietary Guidelines.  Provides a muncher's guide; great-tasting desserts with less fat and sugar; the best in bag lunches, hot or cold; and 27 recipe ideas.  ($2.50, S/N 001-000-04528-8)
    - Eating Better When Eating Out Using the
        Dietary Guidelines.  Discusses ordering foods "your way," how to read menus, and fact and fiction about fast foods.  ($1.50, S/N 001-000-04530-0)
    - The Healthy Heart Cookbook. An enjoyable
        and exciting new way of cooking to keep your heart healthy and diet wise.  Suggests ways to shop wisely, discusses good and bad cooking oils, and provides numerous tasty menu suggestions.  ($3, S/N 008-070-00632-4)
The following publication on Nutrition is available from the National Health Information Center, P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC  20013; [phone], or [phone] in DC metro area.
    - Worksite Nutrition: A Decision Maker's Guide.
        A 58 page program for implementing nutrition programs in the workplace, describes what resources employers need to conduct such a health initiative. ($2.00)
The following publications on Nutrition are available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Good Nutrition For the Highchair Set.
        (#FDA92-2208)
    - Women and Nutrition: A Menu of Special
        Needs. (#FDA91-2247)
    - The Nutritional Gender Gap at the Dinner
        Table. (#84-2197)
    - Nutrition Labels and U.S. RDA.   Explains the
        evolution of the Recommended Daily Allowances (RDAs) and the intention of nutritional labeling information.
    - Eating Defensively: Food Safety Advice For
        Persons With AIDS.  (#FDA90-2232)
    - Fruit, Something Good That's Not Illegal,
        Immoral or Fattening.  (#FDA88-2226)
    - Fiber: Something Healthy to Chew On.
        (#FDA91-2206)
    - The "Grazing" Of America: A Guide to
        Healthy Snacking.  (#FDA89-2229)
    - What About Nutrients In Fast Foods?
        Examines the pros and cons of "fast foods" and analyses the nutritional value of various menus.
    - Planning The Diet For A Healthy Heart.
        (#FDA91-2220)
    - A Simple Guide to Complex Carbohydrates.
        (#FDA91-2230)
The following publication on Nutrition is available from the National Clearinghouse for Primary Care Information, 8201 Greensboro Dr., Suite 600, McLean, VA  22102; [phone].
    - Easy Eating For Well-Seasoned Adults.  A
        collection of recipes submitted by older adults.
The following publication on Nutrition is available from the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892; [phone].
    - Diet and Arthritis: An Annotated Bibliography,
        1986  ($2)
The following publications on Nutrition are available from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Avoid Too
        Much Fat, Saturated Fat and Cholesterol.
    - Check Your Weight and Heart Disease I.Q.
         (#90-3034)
    - Eating to Lower Your Blood Cholesterol.
        (#89-2920)
    - Eat Right to Lower Your High Blood
        Cholesterol. (#90-2972)
    - Home and Garden Bulletin.
    - Check Your Weight and Heart Disease I.Q.
        (#3034)  Addresses the independent relationship of obesity and being overweight to coronary heart disease and its relationship to high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and smoking habits.
The following publication on Nutrition is available from the Science & Technology Division, Reference Section, Library of Congress, Washington, DC  20540; [phone].
    - Human Diet & Nutrition.  Reference guide
        designed to help locate further published material.  (#89-5)
The following publication on Nutrition is available from Subcommittee on Human Services, Room 715, O'Neill HOB, 300 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC  20515; [phone].
    - Hunger and Nutrition: Challenges to Older
        Americans' Health.
The following videos on Nutrition are available from the Modern Talking Picture Service, 5000 Park St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709; (800) 243-MTPS.
    - The Munchers: A Fable.  Video presents
        information on nutrition and dental health.
    - The Fitness Formula.  Video showing proper
        cooking methods for turkey.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Nutrition are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - A National Nutrition Monitoring System:
        Background and Legislative Mandate. (91-785 SPR)
    - Native Americans: Nutrition and Diet-Related
        Diseases.  (87-246 SPR)
The following software program on Nutrition is available from the National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Rd., Springfield, VA  22261; [phone].
    - The Dietary Analysis Program is a simple
        software program for IBM PC-compatible computers that will give you a dietary analysis of the foods you eat in a meal or for each day.  Just by entering the names of the foods you have eaten, this program, developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Human Nutrition Information Service, will give you nutrient data information, calories, and recommended daily allowances on over 850 foods.  The software program is available for $60.
    NUTRITIONouri`
NUTRITIONAL LABELING
See Food Labeling
    NUTRITIONAL LABELING
NYSTAGMUS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Nystagmus by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related subjects.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Nystagmus and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
[phone]
    NYSTAGMUS
OBESITY
See Dieting
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Obesity, Eating Disorders, and Energy Regulation Program at National Institutes of Health researches obesity, anorexia nervosa, bulimia and other eating disorders.  They can give you information on the causes, prevention, and treatments of these conditions.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    National Institutes of Health
    Building 31
    Room 3A18B
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources for you on Obesity.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Obesity.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disorder.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disorder and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Obesity in Children.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    OBESITY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    -  Obesity and Energy Metabolism.  Explains the
        relationship between too much food and too little exercise.  A videotape based on this publication is available and can be purchased or available on a free loan basis.  (#86-1805)
The following publication is available from the Food and Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, Room 304, Beltsville, MD  20705; [phone].
    - Childhood Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease.
        A list of current references.
The following publication is available from the Obesity Initiative, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, P.O. Box 30105, Bethesda, MD 20824-0105; [phone].
    - Check Your Weight and Heart IQ.
    OBESITYerta`
OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) maintains data bases that index and abstract documents from the worldwide literature pertaining to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. In addition to scientific journals, there are references to audiovisuals, dissertations, government documents and reports. Contact NIMH for searches on specific subjects.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Mental Health, 5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05, Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Useful
        Information from the NIMH.
    OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducts research and recommends Occupational Safety and Health standards.  Information is available about any aspect of occupational safety and health including lung diseases, cancer, reproductive disorders, neurotoxic disorders, and musculoskeletal injuries.  They also have information on chemical hazards, physical hazards, carpal tunnel syndrome, video display terminals, indoor air quality, construction hazards, agricultural hazards, and information for health care workers.
       Contact:
    Technical Information Branch
    National Institute for Occupational
    Safety and Health
    4676 Columbia Parkway
    Cincinnati, OH  45226
    (800) 35-NIOSH
    OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Occupational Safety and Health are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - AIDS in the Workplace: Employee Vs
        Employer Interest.  (#87-510 E)
    - Black Lung Programs: 1987 Issues and Action.
        (#88-68 EPW)
    - Construction Workers: Safety and Health
        Legislation; Issue Brief. (#IB90150)
    - Federal Agency Workers: How Safe Are They?
        (#91-412 E)
    - High Risk Occupational Disease Notification
        and Prevention Act of 1987: Side-by-Side Comparison of H.R. 162 and S. 79.  (#88-43 E)
    - Occupational Disease Notification Proposals:
        Is Legislation Necessary? Issue Brief.  (#IB86150)
    - Occupational Safety and Health Issues: Info
        Pack.  (#IP456O)
    - Tort Liability of the Federal Government and
        Its Contractors to Veterans Exposed to Atomic Radiation.  (#86-979 A)
    - Video Display Terminals (VDT's): Health,
        Safety, and Labor-Management Issues.  (#87-314 SPR)
    - Video Display Terminals and Problems of
        Modern Office Health, Safety and Policy: An Update.  (#89-684 SPR)
    OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
OCULAR HYPERTENSION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Ocular Hypertension by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    OCULAR HYPERTENSION
ODOR DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Odor Disorders.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that this and other related conditions.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Odor Disorders.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disorder, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    ODOR DISORDERS
OLIVOPONTOCEREBELLAR ATROPHY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.  Contains a
        collection of scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    OLIVOPONTOCEREBELLAR ATROPHY
ONCHOCERCIASIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Onchocerciasis by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ONCHOCERCIASIS
ONCOLOGY
See Cancer
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Oncology.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this issue, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    ONCOLOGY
OPHTHALMIA NEONATORUM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Ophthalmia Neonatorum by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    OPHTHALMIA NEONATORUM
NATORUM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Ophthalmia Neonatorum by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journax
NEUROSCLEROSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Neurosclerosis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    NEUROSCLEROSIS
NEUROTOXICITY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Neurotoxicity. Contains a collection of
        scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    NEUROTOXICITY
NEWBORN SCREENING
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse has all kinds of information on maternal and child health issues, such as pregnancy, child and adolescent health, and human genetics. If the answer to your question can't be answered by any of their countless free publications, they can refer you to other National or local resources. If you still need further information, they search their own reference collection and send you what they find.
       Contact:
    National Maternal and Child
    Health Clearinghouse
    38th & R Sts., NW
    Washington, DC 20057
    [phone], ext. 254
    NEWBORN SCREENING
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - State Laws and Regulations Governing New-
        -born Screening.  (#B205)
    NEWBORN SCREENING
NIEMANN-PICK DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Niemann-Pick Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Niemann-Pick Disease. by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    NIEMANN-PICK DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Niemann-Pick Disease is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Niemann-Pick Disease. Contains a collection
        of scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    NIEMANN-PICK DISEASE
NIGHT BLINDNESS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Night Blindness by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Night Blindness and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    NIGHT BLINDNESS
NOISE, EFFECTS OF
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) will send you whatever publications and journal articles they can locate on specific questions about the health effects of Noise.  If necessary they can put you in contact with researchers studying this issue.  NIEHS does not conduct any clinical studies.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Environmental
    Health Sciences
    P.O. Box 12233
    Research Triangle Park, NC  27709
    [phone]
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on the health effects of Noise.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Building 31
    Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on the neurological effects of Noise.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    NOISE, EFFECTS OF
NONGONOCOCCAL URETHRITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline offers valuable information to the public about a wide range of sexually transmitted diseases, including Nongonococcal Urethritis and how to protect yourself from contracting them.
       Contact:
    National Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline
    P.O. Box 13827
    Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
    [phone]
    NONGONOCOCCAL URETHRITIS
NONPRESCRIPTION DRUGS
See Medications
    Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the General Accounting Office, P.O. Box 6015, Gaithersburg, MD  20877; [phone].
    - Nonprescription Drugs: Over the Counter and
        Underemphasized.  Examines the Food and Drug Administration's procedures for approving and monitoring over-the-counter drugs in order to identify potential vulnerabilities in the procedures that could result in the approval and marketing of unsafe and ineffective drugs.
    NONPRESCRIPTION DRUGS
NORPLANT
See Contraception
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can provide you with free reports and information regarding the new contraception called Norplant.  Reports include information on patient labeling, prescribing, usage, warnings, and FDA statements regarding Norplant.
       Contact:
    Drug Evaluation and Research
    Food and Drug Administration
    HFD 199
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
The Contraceptive Development Branch of the Center for Population Research is beginning to conduct research regarding who chooses to use Norplant, and who chooses to discontinue it.
       Contact:
    Contraceptive Development Branch of
    the Center for Population Research
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    NORPLANT
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Norplant is available from the Family Life Information Exchange, P.O. Box 30146, Bethesda, MD  20814; [phone].
    - OPA Program Instructions: Norplant Educa-
        tion in Title X.
    NORPLANT
NOSEBLEEDS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Nosebleeds (Epistaxis) for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    NOSEBLEEDS
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Fact Sheet: Nuclear Medicine.
    - Using Medical Radiation From The Inside Out.
    NUCLEAR MEDICINE
NURSING HOMES
See Long-Term Care
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Nursing Homes.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Building 31
    Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    NURSING HOMES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Nursing Homes is available from the National Institute on Aging, Federal Building, Room 6C12, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - When You Need A Nursing Home.
The following publication on Nursing Homes is available from the ODPHP Health Information Center, P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC  20013; [phone], or [phone].
    - Long-Term Care. Explains issues and con-
        cerns regarding long-term care, and includes a list of publications and audiovisuals available from government agencies, community organizations, foundations and many other health groups.
The following publication on Nursing Homes is available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC  20402; [phone].
    - Resident Abuse in Nursing Homes: Under-
        standing and Preventing Abuse.  Contains results of a study to promote a better understanding of abuse in nursing homes.  It examines the nature of abuse and ways to prevent it, and existing processes for resolving physical abuse complaints involving nursing home residents.  (S/N 017-022-01-12-3, $3.25)
The following publication on Nursing Homes is available from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO  81002.
    - Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home. Sugges-
        tions to help plan, visit and evaluate your need. Includes information on food services, payment, Medicare/Medicaid coverage, insurance, contracts, and more. (#533Z).
    NURSING HOMES
ral Building, Room 6C12, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - When You Need A Nursing Home.
The folable from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.  Contains a
        collection of scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of vo
NEPHROTIC SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Nephrotic Syndrome for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    NEPHROTIC SYNDROME
NERVE DAMAGE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Nerve Damage.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    NERVE DAMAGE
NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS
See Birth Defects
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Neural Tube Defects.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Neural Tube Defects.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS
NEURALGIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Neuralgia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this condition, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    NEURALGIA
NEURODERMATITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Clearinghouse can provide you with information regarding Neurodermatitis.  They can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and send you reprints of texts and journal articles, as well as refer you to other organizations.
       Contact:
    National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
    and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    NEURODERMATITIS
NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Neuro-Ophthalmology by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related subjects.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY
NEUROAXONAL DYSTROPHY
    NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Neuroaxonal Dystrophy.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY
NEUROBLASTOMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Neuroblastoma.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    NEUROBLASTOMA
NEUROFIBROMATOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Neurofibromatosis (von Recklinghausen's).  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Neurofibromatosis (von Recklinghausen's). They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    NEUROFIBROMATOSIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Neurofibromatosis are available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Neurofibromatosis.  (#83-2126)  Fact sheet on
        symptoms and treatment.
    - Neurofibromatosis.  Contains a collection of
        scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    NEUROFIBROMATOSISid`Dz
NEUROGENIC ARTHROPATHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Neurogenic Arthropathy.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    NEUROGENIC ARTHROPATHY
nd`4z
NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Neurological Disorders.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Neurological Disorders is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Neurological Disorders: Voluntary Health
        Agencies and Other Patient Resources (a directory).
    NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
NEUROPATHIES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Neuropathies.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this condition, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    NEUROPATHIES
NEUROSCIENCE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Neuroscience is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC  20510; [phone].
    - Impacts of Neuroscience. A report to
        Congress. Ask for the summary report.  (#BP-BA-24)
    NEUROSCIENCE
    NOSEBLEEDS
NUTRITIONAL LABELING
See Food Labeling
    NUTRITIONAL
NARCOLEPSY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Narcolepsy. They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]  [phone]
    NARCOLEPSY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Narcolepsy.  Contains a collection of scientific
        articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    - Narcolepsy. (#89-1637) Fact sheet on symp-
        toms and treatment.
    NARCOLEPSY
NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE
See Health Insurance
    NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE]
NATIVE AMERICANS
See Minority Health Care
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Indian Health Services (IHS) provides comprehensive health services through IHS facilities, tribally contracted hospitals, health centers, school health centers, and health stations.  Reports, directories, brochures, and pamphlets are available.
       Contact:
    Indian Health Service
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    NATIVE AMERICANS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Native American Health Care is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC  20510; [phone].
    - Indian Health Care. A report to Congress.
        Ask for the summary report.
The following publication on Native American Health Care is available from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD  20852; [phone], or [phone].
    - Prevention Resource Guide: American
        Indians/Native Alaskans.  Contains facts, figures, resources, and other relevant information on alcohol abuse.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Native American Health Care is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Native Americans: Nutrition and Diet-Related
        Diseases.  (#87-246 SPR)
    NATIVE AMERICANS
NATURAL CHILDBIRTH
See Childbirth
    NATURAL CHILDBIRTH
NEARSIGHTEDNESS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Nearsightedness by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Nearsightedness and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    NEARSIGHTEDNESS
NEMALINE MYOPATHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Nemaline Myopathy (Floppy Baby).  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    NEMALINE MYOPATHY
NEOPLASIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Neoplasia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    NEOPLASIA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Neoplasia is available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Familial Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1.
        (#92-3048)
    NEOPLASIA
NEONATAL ASPHYXIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Neonatal Asphyxia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    NEONATAL ASPHYXIA
NEONATAL RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome. (#87-
        2893)
    NEONATAL RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME
NEPHRITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Nephritis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    NEPHRITIS
NEPHROCALCINOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Nephrocalcinosis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Nephrocalcinosis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    NEPHROCALCINOSIS
NEPHROLITHIASIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Nephrolithiasis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    NEPHROLITHIASIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Nephrolithiasis for you.  They also will send you any publications and jo$
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Myasthenia Gravis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]  [phone]
    MYASTHENIA GRAVIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Myasthenia Gravis.  Collection of scientific
        articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    MYASTHENIA GRAVIS
MYCOBACTERIAL INFECTIONS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Mycobacterial Infections for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MYCOBACTERIAL INFECTIONS
MYCOSES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Mycoses for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MYCOSES
MYCOSIS FUNGOIDES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Mycosis Fungoides.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    MYCOSIS FUNGOIDES
MYCOTOXINS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) will send you whatever publications and journal articles they can locate on specific questions about Mycotoxins.  If necessary they can put you in contact with researchers studying this issue.  NIEHS does not conduct any clinical studies.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Environmental
    Health Sciences
    P.O. Box 12233
    Research Triangle Park, NC  27709
    [phone]
    MYCOTOXINS
MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROMES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Myelodysplastic Syndromes for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROMES
MYELOFIBROSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Myelofibrosis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Myelofibrosis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Myelofibrosis.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    MYELOFIBROSIS
MYELOMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Myeloma.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    MYELOMA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - What You Need to Know About Multiple
        Myeloma. (#90-1575)
    MYELOMA
MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
See Heart Disease
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Myocardial Infarction for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this subject.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
MYOCLONUS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Myoclonus.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this condition, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    MYOCLONUS
MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Myofascial Pain Syndrome.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME
MYOPIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Myopia by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MYOPIA
MYOSITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Myositis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Myositis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this condition, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    MYOSITIS
MYOTONIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Myotonia.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Myotonia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Myotonia Congenita.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    - N -
    MYOTONIA
DiYOSITIS
MYOTONIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals th^)
MORTALITY RATE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) collects, analyzes, and distributes data on health in the United States. Materials available include statistical data on health, nutrition, vital statistics such as births and divorces, health care delivery, dental health, health resources utilization, health care personnel, families, contraception, and health care economics.
       Contact:
    National Center for Health Statistics
    6525 Belcrest Rd., Room 1064
    Hyattsville, MD  20782
    [phone]
    MORTALITY RATE
MOTOR NEURON DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Motor Neuron Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    MOTOR NEURON DISEASE
MOVEMENT DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Hereditary Movement Disorders.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    MOVEMENT DISORDERS
MOYA-MOYA DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Moya-Moya Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    MOYA-MOYA DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Moya-Moya is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Moya-moya Disease.  A collection of
        scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    MOYA-MOYA DISEASE M`
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices and Radiological Health has all kinds of information on laws, regulations, and safe use of Medical Resonance Imaging.
       Contact:
    Center for Devices and Radiological
    Health (HFZ-210)
    Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Ln.
    Rockville, MD  20857  [phone]
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on MRI are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Admin., 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Panel Finds MRI A Generally Safe Modality
        for Imaging.
    - NMR Offers a Better Focus on What's Inside
        Us.
    - NMR Imaging Devices.
    MRIPOLI`
See Chinese Restaurant Syndrome
    MSGg
MUCOPOLY- SACCHARIDOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Mucopolysaccharidosis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MUCOPOLY- SACCHARIDOSIS
MULTI-INFARCT DEMENTIA
See Aging
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Multi-Infarct Dementia.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Multi-Infarct Dementia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    MULTI-INFARCT DEMENTIA
an`Q|
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Multiple Sclerosis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Multiple Sclerosis.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Building 31
    Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
    MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Multiple Sclerosis is available from the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Multiple Sclerosis. Booklet written to help the
        general public make intelligent decisions. (#90-3015)
The following publications on Multiple Sclerosis are available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31, Room 8A06, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone], or [phone].
    - Multiple Sclerosis. (#81-75)
    - Multiple Sclerosis.  Discusses hope through
        research.
    - Multiple Sclerosis 1990.  Annual or Biennial
        Research Updates.
    MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
MUMPS
See Immunizations
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Mumps for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MUMPS
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Muscular Dystrophy.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Infantile Muscular Atrophy.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Muscular Dystrophy.  Contains a collection of
        scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
MUSCULAR FATIGUE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Muscular Fatigue.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this condition, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    MUSCULAR FATIGUE
Cleaformation in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MYOPIA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Lactose Intolerance is available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Lactose Intolerance.  (#91-2751)
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Milk Standards: Grade A vs. Grade B. (#91-
        589 ENR)
    - Nonfat Solids Standards for Milk: Proposed
        Legislative Changes.  (91-772 ENR)
    MILK
MINORITY HEALTH CARE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Office of Minority Health Resource Center (OMHRC) works to improve the health status of Asians, Pacific Islanders, Blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans.  They distribute accurate and timely information on health care issues through conferences and workshops, awarding of grants for innovative community health strategies developed by minority coalitions, and research on risk factors affecting these populations.  The Resource Center has information on minority health-related data and information resources available at the Federal, state, and local levels and provides assistance and information to people interested in minority health.
OMHRC developed a strategy guide on methods for achieving the minority health goals.  The Closing the Gap series of fact sheets on the priority areas that describe the extent to which specific minority groups are affected, detail avenues for prevention, and offer resources for additional information.  They have a database of minority health-related publications, organizations and programs that concentrate on minority health.  The Resource Persons Network consists of more than 2200 physicians, nurses, social workers, and health educators who provide expert technical assistance to minority community-based organizations, voluntary groups, and individuals needing assistance.  The Resource Center can also provide you with information regarding audiovisual materials for minority populations and health-related funding resources.
       Contact:
    Office of Minority Health
    Resource Center
    P.O. Box 37337
    Washington, DC  20013
    [phone]
    MINORITY HEALTH CARE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Minority Health Care are available from the Office of Minority Health Resource Center, P.O. Box 37337, Washington, DC  20013; [phone].
    - Program/Project Description.
    - Report of the Secretary's Task Force on Black
        and Minority Health.
    - Violence and Homicide in Hispanic Communi-
        ties: Conference Proceedings.
    - Grants Fact Sheets.
    - Closing the Gap.  A series of fact sheets that
        describe how specific minority groups are affected, detail avenues for prevention, and offer resources for additional information.
    - Infant Mortality Among U.S. Minority
        Populations (Part 1: Organizations and Programs)
    - Infant Mortality Among U.S. Minority
        Populations (Part II: Publications and Audiovisual Materials)
    - Health Aims
    - Health Education
    - Prevention & Beyond: A Framework for
        Collective Action
    - Health Materials for Black Americans.
    - Sources of Health Materials for Native
        Americans.
The following publication on Minority Health Care is available from National Health Information Center, P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC  20013; [phone], [phone].
    - Minority Health Care.  A resource list used in
        support of health education, will provide you with information about the symptoms of diseases, the link between lifestyle and diseases, and the importance of early detection and treatment as a necessary component of any health communication program.  It also includes materials aimed specifically at minority audiences, with some in other languages.
The following publication on Minority Health Care is available from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD  20852; [phone], or [phone].
    - Prevention Resource Guide: Asian and Pacific
        Islander Americans.  Contains facts, figures, resources, and other relevant information on alcohol abuse.
The following publication on Minority Health Care is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - What Black Americans Should Know About
        Cancer.  Explains the rates and risks of cancer among Blacks and answers the most often asked questions as well as prevention, detection, treatment, and rehabilitation.  (#82-1635)
The following publication on Minority Health Care is available from the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - What Black Women Should Know About
        Lupus.  (#AR130, NIH91-3219)
The following publication on Minority Health Care is available from the High Blood Pressure Information Center, 4733 Bethesda Ave., Suite 530, Bethesda, MD  20814; [phone].
    - Blacks and High Blood Pressure.  Offers
        information on prevalence and need for treatment.
The following publications on Minority Health Care are available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Diabetes in Hispanics. (#92-3265)
    - Diabetes in Black Americans.  (#92-3266)
    MINORITY HEALTH CARE
MINORITY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Bureau of Health Professions has produced fourteen videos to help recruit minorities and disadvantaged students into the health professions.  The minority focus includes Blacks, American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and Hispanics, and covers a wide variety of medical professions.
       Contact:
    Division of Disadvantaged Assistance
    Bureau of Health Professions
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Room 8-20
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    MINORITY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
MITOCHONDRIAL MYOPATHIES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can provide you with information about Mitochondrial Myopathies, such as articles, pamphlets, and reports.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    P.O. Box 5801
    Bethesda, MD 20824
    [phone]
    MITOCHONDRIAL MYOPATHIES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Mitochondrial Myopathies.  A collection of s        cientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.9
    MITOCHONDRIAL MYOPATHIES
MITOMYCIN
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Mitomicina/Mitomycin.  Provides information
        about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    MITOMYCIN
MITOTANE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Mitotano/Mitotane. Provides information
        about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    MITOTANE
MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Mitral Valve Prolapse for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this subject.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892  [phone]
    MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - NHLBI Facts About...Mitral Valve Prolapse.
        Discusses the condition and treatment.
    MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE
MIXED CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]}
    MIXED CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE
MOLDS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) conducts and supports research on the causes of allergic, immunologic, and infectious diseases, and to develop better means of preventing, diagnosing, and treating illness. Some of the studies underway look at the role of the immune system in chronic diseases, such as arthritis, and at disorders of the immune system, as in asthma. Brochures and reports are available on a wide variety of topics.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD 20892  [phone]
    MOLDS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Molds is available from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 7A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Mold Allergy.  (#84-797)
The following publication on Molds is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Danger Lurks Among the Molds. (#FDA81-
        2143)
    MOLDSte` F
MONGOLISM
See Down Syndrome
    MONGOLISM
MONONUCLEOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Mononucleosis for you. They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MONONUCLEOSIS
MONOZYGOTIC TWINS
See Twins
    MONOZYGOTIC TWINSU
    MONONUCLEOSIS
MONOZYGOTIC TWINS
See Twfollowing publication is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Muscular Dystrophy.  Contains a collection of
        scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
MERCURY VAPOR LAMPS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices and Radiological Health has all kinds of information on laws, regulations, and safe use of medical devices.
       Contact:
    Center for Devices and Radiological
    Health (HFZ-210)
    Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Ln.
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    MERCURY VAPOR LAMPS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Fact Sheet: The Hazards From Broken
        Mercury Vapor and Metal Halide Lamps.
    - When A Broken Lamp Burns.
    MERCURY VAPOR LAMPSngP
MERCY KILLING
See Living Wills
    MERCY KILLINGQ
METABOLIC DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Metabolic Disorders for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying these disorders.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Inborn Errors of Metabolism.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Inborn Errors of Metabolism.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    METABOLIC DISORDERS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Metabolic Disorders is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, National Institutes of Health, Building 10, Room 5C305, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Obesity and Energy Metabolism.  Explains the
        relationship between too much food and too little exercise.
The following publications on Metabolic Disorders are available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Streets., NW, Washington, DC  20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - National Survey of Treatment Programs for
        PKU and Selected Other Inherited Metabolic Diseases.  (#C049)
    - Newborn Screening for Genetic-Metabolic
        Diseases: Progress, Principles and Recommendations.  (#B048)
    METABOLIC DISORDERS
METASTATIC TUMORS
See Cancer
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Metastatic Tumors of the Central Nervous System. They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    METASTATIC TUMORS
METHADONE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is also responsible for regulating the dispensing of drugs for treatment of opiate addiction, including methadone.  Contact the FDA for more information on this and other anti-addiction drugs and their uses.
       Contact:
    Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    METHADONE
METHOTREXATE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Metrotrexato/Methotrexate. Provides informa-
        tion about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    METHOTREXATE
MICROCEPHALY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Microcephaly.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Microcephaly.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    MICROCEPHALY
MICROTROPIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Microtropia by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related subjects.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Microtropia and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MICROTROPIA
MICROVASCULAR SURGERY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Microvascular Surgery.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    MICROVASCULAR SURGERY
MICROWAVES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Microwaves are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Keeping Up With The Microwave Revolution.
    - Microwave Oven Radiation.  (#FDA 86-8120)
The following publication on Microwaves is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD 20857; [phone].
    - Food Safety And The Microwave. (#OM91-
        3007)
    MICROWAVES
MIDDLE EAR INFECTIONS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Middle Ear Infections.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Middle Ear Infection.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this condition, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    MIDDLE EAR INFECTIONS
MIGRAINES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Migraine Headaches.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    MIGRAINES
MILITARY MEDICAL CARE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Military Medical Care are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and
        Military Manpower Policy: Issue Brief. (#IB87202)
    - Military Health Care/CHAMPUS Management
        Initiatives.  (#91-420 F)
    - Military Medical Care Services: Questions and
        Answers; Issue Brief.  (#IB87155)
    - Military Medical Care Services: Questions and
        Answers; Archived Issue Brief. (#IB87155)
    MILITARY MEDICAL CARE
See Lactose Intolerance
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Milk Intolerance for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
Food and Nutrition Information Center can provide you with a wealth of information on food and nutrition topics. They have bibliographies ready and a data base through which they can search any food or nutrition subject.
       Contact:
    Food and Nutrition Information Center
    National Agricultural Library
    Room 304
    Beltsville, MD 20705
    [phone]
    MILK
nghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and ins
    MONOZYGOTIC TWINSU
    MONONUCLEOSIS
MENINGITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Meningitis for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Meningitis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]  [phone]
    MENINGITIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Encephalitis and Meningitis, Neurological
        Sequelae of Epilepsy.  A collection of scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    MENINGITIS
MENINGOCELE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Meningocele.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Meningocele.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    MENINGOCELE
MENKE'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Menke's Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    MENKE'S DISEASE
MENOPAUSE
See Estrogen
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Menopause.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Building 31
    Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MENOPAUSE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Menopause is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, Washington, DC  20510-8025; [phone].
    - The Menopause, Hormone Therapy, and
        Women's Health-Background Paper.  (#OTA-BP-BA-88)
The following publication on Menopause is available from the National Institute on Aging, Bldg. 31, Room 5C27, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - The Menopause Time of Life.  (#86-2461)
    MENOPAUSEe LiP
MENSTRUATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Menstruation.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MENSTRUATION
Free Publications/Videos
The following video on Menstruation is available from Modern Talking Picture Service, 5000 Park St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709; (800) 243-MTPS.
    - Feminine Hygiene And You.  Video explains
        female reproductive system, menstrual cycle, vaginal secretions and infections.
    MENSTRUATION
MENTAL HEALTH IN CHILDREN
Free Publications/Videos
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) conducts research and distributes their findings on Mental Health issues in Children.  The following publications are available from NIMH, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C05, Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Helping the Hyperactive Child.
    - Importance of Play.
    - Learning While Growing: Cognitive Develop-
        ment.
    - National Plan for Research on Child and
        Adolescent Mental Disorders.
    - Plain Talk About Adolescence.
    - Plain Talk About Raising Children.
    - Pre-Term Babies.
    - Research on Children and Adolescents with
        Mental, Behavioral and Development Disorders.
    - Stimulating Baby Senses.
    - When Parents Divorce.
    - Information Packet on Use of Mental Health
        Services by Children and Adolescents.
    - National Plan for Research on Child and
        Adolescent Mental Disorders.
    - Working Bibliography on Behavioral and
        Emotional Disorders and Assessment Instruments in Mental Retardation.
    MENTAL HEALTH IN CHILDREN
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MENTAL ILLNESS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) maintains databases that index and abstract documents from the worldwide literature pertaining to Mental Illness.  In addition to scientific journals, there are references to audiovisuals, dissertations, government documents and reports.  Contact NIMH for searches on specific subjects.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Mental Health and Aging.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Building 31
    Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MENTAL ILLNESS
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Free Publications/Videos
The following publications and videos on Mental Illness are available from the National Institute of Mental Health, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C05, Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Plain Talk About Physical Fitness and Mental
        Health.
    - Plain Talk About Mutual Help Groups.
    - You Are Not Alone: Facts About Mental
        Health and Mental Illness.
    - Information Packet on Use of Mental Health
        Services by Children and Adolescents.
    - National Plan for Research on Child and
        Adolescent Mental Disorders.
    - Working Bibliography on Behavioral and
        Emotional Disorders and Assessment.
    - Instruments in Mental Retardation.
    - Caring for People with Severe Mental
        Disorders: A National Plan of Research to Improve Services.
    - Medications for Mental Illness: What You
        Should Know About the Drugs Doctors Prescribe for Anxiety, Depression, Schizophrenia and Other Mental Disorders.  Booklet designed to help people understand how and why drugs can be used as part of the treatment for mental health problems.  It includes questions you should ask your doctor, provides information on different classes of drugs, and things needing special consideration.
    - Just Like You and Me.  A video that features
        former mental patients who have made transition from hospitalization back to the community through the Transitional Employment Program.  Include in your order a blank videocassette with enough minutes on it to tape the materials you request. (32 min.)
    - Making the Numbers Work for You. A video
        that points out the need for timely, accurate statistical information from each State. Such information assists the Federal Government to compile figures on the needs and opportunities in promoting better mental health.  Include in your order a blank videocassette with enough minutes on it to tape the materials you request. (35 min.)
    - More Than A Grant. A video that describes
        some of NIMH's programs and encourages Historically Black Colleges and Universities faculties and students to explore ways of obtaining support for research projects in the field of mental health.  Include in your order a blank videocassette with enough minutes on it to tape the materials you request. (19 min.)
    - More Than A Passing Acquaintance. Video
        that tells the story of how one community support program meets the challenge in providing services and opportunities for person who have made the transition from hospitalization back into the community.  Include in your order a blank videocassette with enough minutes on it to tape the materials you request. (24 min.)
    - Windows Into the Brain.  Video that tells the
        story of three decades of scientific advances in brain imaging techniques.  Include in your order a blank videocassette with enough minutes on it to tape the materials you request. (19 min.)
    - Plain Talk About the Stigma of Mental Illness.
    - A Consumer's Guide to Mental Health
        Services.  Describes the services available from community mental health centers, details different kinds of therapy and mental health professionals, and provides a list of warning signals and tells what to do in a crisis situation.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Mental Illness is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - The Constitutional Rights of Mental Patients.
        (#85-585 A)
The following publication on Mental Disorders is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, Washington, DC  20510-8025; [phone].
    - The Biology of Mental Disorders. (#OTA-BA-
        538)
The following publication on Mental Health is available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC  20402; [phone].
    - Mental Health Directory 1990. A comprehen-
        sive state-by-state listing of outpatient mental health clinics, psychiatric hospitals, Veterans Administration medical centers, residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children, mental health day/night facilities, community mental health centers, and general hospitals with separate psychiatric services.  (#017-024-01419-2, $23)
The following publication on Mental Illness is available from the Office of Programs for the Homeless Mentally Ill, NIMH, Room 7C-06, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Synopses of NIMH-Funded Mental Health
        Services Demonstration Projects for the Homeless Mentally Ill.
The following video on Mental Illness is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Phobias and Panic Disorders.  Video to help
        the general public make intelligent decisions.
    MENTAL ILLNESS
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MENTAL RETARDATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The President's Committee on Mental Retardation has information on prevention of biomedical and environmental causes of Retardation, and family and community support services.  Materials are also available on the legal rights of the mentally retarded and employment programs.
    MENTAL RETARDATION
Contact:
    President's Committee on Mental Retardation
    330 Independence Ave., SW, Room 4262
    North Building
    Washington, DC  20201
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Mental Retardation.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MENTAL RETARDATION
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Science & Technology Division, Reference Section, Library of Congress, Washington, DC  20540; [phone].
    - Mental Retardation. Reference guide designed
        to help locate further published material.  (#83-6)
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bldg. 31, Room 2A32, Bethesda, MD  20892;  [phone].
    - Centers of Excellence: The Mental Retardation
        Research Centers.  (#86-2882)
The following publication is available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Clinical Programs for Mentally Retarded
        Children. (#B169)
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Mental Health, 5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05, Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Instruments in Mental Retardation.
    MENTAL RETARDATION
MERCAPTOPURINE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Mercaptopurina/Mercaptopurine.  Provides
        information about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    MERCAPTOPURINE
MERCURY POISONING
See Seafood Inspection
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Minamata Disease (Mercury Poisoning).  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    MERCURY POISONING
al Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Minamata Disease (Mercury Poisoning).  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give yo9424
MEDICARE AND MEDICAID
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Medicare Hotline can answer your questions about Medicare, Medicaid, and Medigap.  They can also refer you to the proper people to answer your questions they can't answer, as well as provide you with publications on your topic of interest.  This is also the number to call if you suspect abuse or fraud of Medicare or Medicaid, as well as if you suspect improper sales practices of Medigap policies.
       Contact:
    Health Care Financing Administration
    330 Independence Ave., SW
    Washington, DC  20201
    [phone]
    [phone]
The Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) compiles statistics on Medicaid, health coverage for low-income, and Medicare, health coverage for the elderly. The data are broken down many ways such as populations, expenditures, and utilization.  Each year they publish a HCFA statistics booklet that gives you significant summary information about health expenditures and HCFA programs.
       Contact:
    Health Care Financing Administration
    6325 Security Blvd.
    Baltimore, MD  21207
    [phone]
    MEDICARE AND MEDICAID
Free Publications/Videos
The following Medicare publications are available from the Health Care Financing Administration, 330 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC  20201, [phone], [phone].
    - Medicare 1991 Highlights.
    - 1992 Guide To Health Insurance for People
        With Medicare.
    - The Medicare 1992 Handbook.
    - Medicare Employer Health Plans 1991.
    - Medicare and Coordinated Care Plans.
    - Medicare Coverage for Second Surgical
        Opinions.
    - Medicare Hospice Benefits.
    - Medicare Savings For Qualified Beneficiaries.
The following publications on Medicare are available from Health Care Financing Administration, Room 577, East High Rise Building, 6325 Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21207.
    - How To Fill Out A Medicare Claim Form.
        Gives you a step-by-step explanation of how to fill out this basic form in order to get reimbursed for medical bills.
    - A Brief Explanation of Medicare and A Guide
        to Health Insurance for People with Medicare.  Discuss what Medicare does and does not cover.  They also cover Medigap and other supplementary private health insurance plans.
The following publication on Medicare is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, Washington, DC  20510-8025; [phone].
    - Evaluation of the Oregon Medicaid Proposal.
        (#OTA-H-531)
The following publications on Medicare are available from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO 81002.
    - Medicare and Advance Directives. Explains
        how to set up a living will or durable power of attorney to help you receive the medical treatment you want if you become physically or mentally unable to communicate. (#516Z).
    - Medicare Q&A. Answers 60 commonly asked
        questions about Medicare - eligibility, enrollment, who pays deductibles, services, benefits and much more. (#517Z).
    - Medicare and Your Physician's Bill. Explains
        how Medicare determines its payments for physicians' services and what to do if you disagree with a payment or charge. (#518Z).
The following video on Medicare is available from Modern Talking Picture Service, 5000 Park St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709; (800) 243-MTPS.
    - Understanding Insurance To Supplement
        Medicare.  Video explains recent changes to Medicare benefits and offers advice on how to shop around for supplemental insurance.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Medicare and Medicaid are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Medicaid: FY 90 Budget and Child Health
        Initiatives.  (#IB89031)
    - Medicaid: Reimbursement for Outpatient
        Prescription Drugs. (#91-235 EPW)
    - Medicaid Services for Persons With Mental
        Retardation or Related Conditions. (88-759)
    - Medicare: Geographic Variations in Payments
        for Physician Services. (#88-775 EPW)
    - Medicare, Medicaid, and Maternal and Child
        Health Programs: An Overview of Major Legislation Enacted from 1980 Through 1986. (#87-296 EPW)
    - Medicare: Prospective Payments for Inpatient
        Hospital Services; Archived Issue Brief.  (#IB87180)
    - Medicare's Prospective Payment System: An
        Analysis of the Financial Risk of Outlier Cases. (#87-877 EPW)
    - Medicare's Prospective Payment System: The
        98th and 99th Congresses. (#87-862 EPW)
    - Medicare: Recalculating Payment Rates under
        the Prospective Payment System. (#87-574 EPW)
    - Medicare Reimbursement: Selected References,
        1986-1988. (#88-679 L)
    - Medicare: Risk Contracts With Health
        Maintenance Organizations and Competitive Medical Plans.  (#88-138 EPW)
    - Medigap and Related Private Health Insurance
        Legislation in the 101st Congress. (#91-140 EPW)
    - National Health Expenditures: Trends from
        1960-1989.  (#91-588 EPW)
    - National Health Spending, 1989: A Description
        of Spending by Services and Payers. (#91-527 EPW)
    - National Health Spending, 1990: A Description
        of Spending by Services and Payers. (#91-814 EPW)
    - Patient Outcome Research and Practice Guide-
        lines: A Plan for Research and Policy. (#91-50 SPR)
    - A Prospective Payment System for Hospital-
        Based Physician Services under Medicare; a Report Prepared for the Subcommittee on Health. (#87-715 EPW)
    - Public Health and the Congress: Selected
        References.  (#89-147 L)
    - Rationing Health Care.  (#90-346 EPW)
    - Rural Hospitals under Medicare's Prospective
        Payment System and the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 (P.L. 99-509). (#87-816 EPW)
    MEDICARE AND MEDICAID of P
MEDICATIONS
See Drug Approval Process
See Drug Evaluation
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
Are you taking a drug and want to know more about it?  Are you considering taking a drug and want to know if it will really work for you? The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research is responsible for making sure that drugs and vaccines are safe and work the way they are supposed to, as well as making sure these products are labeled truthfully with the information that people need. This Center can provide you with free package inserts for drugs, which include information on dosage, chemistry, effects, recommendations, counter indications and more.
       Contact:
    Drug Information Clearinghouse
    Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
    Food and Drug Administration
    HFD 100, Room 14B45
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
If you would like more information such as the research behind the approval of a particular drug, you need to submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for that drug to the address below.  The information you will receive is called the Summary Basis of Approval, which consists of the approval letter, approved label, the chemist's review, pharmacist's review and medical officer's review.  There is a search and copy charge for this information.
       Contact:
    FOIA Staff
    HFI-35
    Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Rockville, MD 20857
    MEDICATIONS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Medications are available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Buying Medicine?  Stop, Look, Look Again!.
        (#FDA91-1175)
    - Questions About Your Medicines: Go Ahead,
        Ask. (#FDA91-3166)
    - When Medications Don't Mix.  Preventing Drug
        Interactions. (#OM90-3009)
    - Doing More Good Than Harm With Children's
        Medications.  (#FDA91-3182)
    - Food and Drug Interactions.  (#OM89-3023)
    - Know The Right Way To Take Your Medicine.
        (#FDA88-3164)
    - Here Are Some Things You Should Know
        About Prescription Drugs.  (#FDA84-3124)
    - Pharmacists Help Solve Medication Mysteries.
        (#FDA91-3187)
The following publication on Medications is available from the Food and Drug Administration, (HFI-42), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Drug Bulletin. Tracks the latest developments
        in the drug field, such drug reactions and new medical devices.  Published on an as-needed basis.
The following publication on Medications is available from the General Accounting Office, P.O. Box 6015, Gaithersburg, MD  20877; [phone].
    - Nonprescription Drugs: Over the Counter and
        Underemphasized.  Examines the Food and Drug Administration's procedures for approving and monitoring over-the-counter drugs in order to identify potential vulnerabilities in the procedures that could result in the approval and marketing of unsafe and ineffective drugs.
The following publications on Medications are available from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO 81002.
    - Buying Medicine? Help Protect Yourself
        Against Tampering. (#540Z).
    - Rx to OTC. What you need to know about
        prescription medications that have become available over-the-counter. (#545Z).
    - Safe and Sure Self-Care with Over-the Counter
        Medicines. Protect yourself by learning about labeling requirements and warnings. (#546Z).
    - When Do You Need An Antacid? What an
        antacid is, and when and how to use one most effectively. Side effects to watch for and when to consult your doctor. (#547Z).
The following publication on Medications is available from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, Bldg. 31, Room 4A52, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Medicines And You.  Describes how your age,
        genes, and diet can affect the way medicines work in your body.  (#81-2140)
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Medications is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Pharmaceutical Pricing and Patent Law. (#91-
        748 E)
The following publication on Medications is available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; [phone].
    - Prescription Drug Programs for Older
        Americans. ($3.75)  Taking Prescription medications is often a matter of life and death for millions of Americans.  Many older Americans are unable to buy the drugs they need because the drugs are too expensive. The purpose of this report is to update Congress about the impact of using drug costs on public and private insurance programs, and analyze the extent to which they meet the need of providing drugs.  This report includes a directory of pharmaceutical manufacturer indigent patient programs, listing names, addresses, program characteristics, names of drug products, and patient eligibility criteria.  This directory is not only for the elderly, but for all indigent people.  For more information, see the "How to Get Drug Companies to Fill Your Prescription For Free" section at the beginning of the book.
    MEDICATIONSMentP
MEDICINAL PLANTS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Medicinal Plants is available from the Science & Technology Division, Reference Section, Library of Congress, Washington, DC  20540; [phone].
    - Medicinal Plants. Reference guide designed
        to help locate further published material. (#91-8)
    MEDICINAL PLANTS
MEDITERRANEAN FEVER
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Mediterranean Fever for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Mediterranean Fever.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MEDITERRANEAN FEVER
MEGALOBLASTIC ANEMIA
See Anemia
    MEGALOBLASTIC ANEMIA
MEGAVITAMIN THERAPY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Food and Nutrition Information Center can provide you with information regarding Vitamins and Vitamin Therapy.  They can provide you with bibliographies on other information on the subject.
       Contact:
    Food and Nutrition Information Service
    National Agricultural Library
    Room 304
    Beltsville, MD 20705
    [phone]
    MEGAVITAMIN THERAPY
MEIGE'S SYNDROME  (FACIAL DYSTON
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Meige's Syndrome (Facial Dystonia).  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related disorders.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Building 31
    Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Meige's Syndrome (Facial Dystonia).  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    MEIGE'S SYNDROME  (FACIAL DYSTONIA)
MELANOMA
See Cancer
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Melanoma.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Building 31
    Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Melanoma by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MELANOMA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Melanoma are available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Research Report: Melanoma.  (#89-3020)
    - What You Need to Know About Melanoma.
        (#90-1563)
    MELANOMA
MELKERSON'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Melkerson's Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    MELKERSON'S SYNDROME
MELPHALAN
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Melphalan is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Melfalano/Melphalan.  Provides information
        about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    MELPHALAN
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MEMORY LOSS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Memory Loss.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Memory Loss.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Memory Loss.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    MEMORY LOSS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Memory Loss is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Memory Loss. A collection of scientific
        articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    MEMORY LOSS
MENIER'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Menier's Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    MENIER'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Menier's Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearingho 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Marijuana is available from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, Md 20852; [phone].
    - Marijuana Update.  Gives basic information     about the psychological and physiological effects.
    MARIJUANA
MASTECTOMIES
See Breast Cancer
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Mastectomies.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Building 31
    Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    MASTECTOMIES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Mastectomies is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD 20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Mastectomy: A Treatment for Breast Cancer.
        (#91-658)  Presents information about the different types of breast surgery.
    MASTECTOMIES
MASTOCYTOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Mastocytosis for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MASTOCYTOSIS
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse has all kinds of information on maternal and child health issues.  If the answer to your question can't be answered by any of their countless free publications, they can refer you to other national or local resources.  If you still need further information, they search their own reference collection and send you what they find.
       Contact:
    National Maternal and Child
    Health Clearinghouse
    38th & R Sts., NW
    Washington, DC  20057  [phone], ext. 254
    MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Maternal and Child Health are available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Advances in the Prevention of Low Birth-
        weight: An International Symposium.  (#EEO2)
    - Annotated Bibliography: Educational Materials
        on DNA Techniques in Genetic Testing and Counseling.  (#E047)
    - Building Systems of Care for Children with
        HIV Infection and Their Families.  (#C064)
    - A Babysitter's Guide to PKU.  (#B265)
    - Chef Lo-Phe's Phe-Nominal Cookbook.
        (#B322)
    - Children with HIV/AIDS: A Sourcebook for
        Caring.  (#C066)
    - Children With Special Health Care Needs:
        Resource Guide. (#D009)
    - Clinical Programs for Mentally Retarded
        Children. (#B169)
    - Cooley's Anemia: A Psychosocial Directory.
        (#B221)
    - Dental Implications of Epilepsy.  (#B053)
    - Dental Health in Children With PKU. (#B146)
    - Environmental Exposures and Pregnancy:
        Resource Guide.  (#DOO8)
    - Four Critical Junctures: Support for Parents of
        Children With Special Needs.  (#C016)
    - Finger Foods Are Fun.  (#B279)
    - Games That Teach: Learning by Doing for
        Preschoolers with PKU.  (#B280)
    - Guide to Breastfeeding the Infant with PKU.
        (#B327)
    - Guidelines for Purchase of Services and
        Assistive Devices for Individuals With Communication Disorders.  (#B180)
    - Genetic Services: Abstracts of Active Projects
        FY 1991.  (#E007)
    - Genetic Services for Underserved Populations.
        (#D047)
    - A Guide to Selected National Genetic
        Voluntary Organizations.  (#B359)
    - Human Genetics: Resource Guide.  (#D011)
    - Learning Together: Guide for Families with
        Genetic Disorders.  (#B076)
    - Management and Therapy of Sickle Cell
        Disease. (#E069)
    - Newborn Screening for Genetic-Metabolic
        Diseases: Progress, Principles and Recommendations.  (#B048)
    - New Human Genetics: How Gene Splicing
        Helps Researchers Fight Inherited Diseases.  (#B194)
    - Nutrition During Lactation.  (#D081)
    - Nutrition During Lactation/Summary.
        (#D080)
    - Nutrition Services For Children With Special
        Needs.  (#E027)
    - National Survey of Treatment Programs for
        PKU and Selected Other Inherited Metabolic Diseases.  (#C049)
    - New Parents' Guide to PKU.  (#B335)
    - Organizing Self-Help Groups: Resource Guide.
        (#D012)
    - One-Stop Shopping for Perinatal Services.
        (#D071)
    - The Open Door: Parent Participation in State
        Policymaking About Children with Special Health Needs.  (#B339)
    - Patient Education Materials: Resource Guide.
        (#E008)
    - Pediatric Pulmonology Guidelines for the Care
        of Children With Chronic Lung Disease. (#C035)
    - Playground Perspectives: A Curriculum Guide
        for Promoting Playground Safety.  (#C036)
    - Prenatal Care: Resource Guide.  (#D013)
    - Pre-term and Low Birthweight Infants:
        Resource Guide.  (#D015)
    - Problem Oriented Management of Sickle Cell
        Syndromes.  (#E042)
    - Recommendations for Feeding Normal Infants.
        (#B060)
    - Reader's Guide for Parents of Children With
        Mental, Physical, or Emotional Disabilities.  (#B059)
    - Skim Milk in Infant Feeding.  (#B042)
    - Sickle Cell Anemia and Comprehensive Care:
        A New Horizon.  (#D065)
    - Sickle Cell: A Resource Guide for Families and
        Professionals. (#D058)
    - Starting Early: A Guide to Federal Resources
        in Maternal and Child Health.  (#B349)
    - Surgeon General's Workshop on Self-Help and
        Public Health.  (#B351)
    - State Laws and Regulations Governing
        Newborn Screening.  (#B205)
    - Surgeon General's Workshop on Breastfeeding
        and Human Lactation.  (#B163)
    - Surgeon General's Workshop on Drunk
        Driving. (#C044)
    - Surgeon General's Workshop on Children With
        Handicaps and Their Families.  (#B118)
    - Technology-Dependent Children: Hospital v.
        Home Care.  (#B316)
    - Understanding Your Health Insurance Options:
        A Guide For Families Who Have Children With Special Health Care Needs.  (#B353)
    - Understanding DNA Testing: A Basic Guide
        for Families.  (#D088)
    - Warning Signals: Basic Criteria for Tracking At
        Risk Infants and Toddlers.  (#B259)
    - Women Helping Women: Networks for Support
        and Caring.  (#D052)
    - The Federal Resource Directory.  Describes
        over 500 publications and audiovisual materials related to maternal and child health, an annotated listing of over 80 federal agencies and information centers, and a directory of federal, regional, and state maternal and child health programs.
    MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH
MCARDLE'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on McArdle's Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    MCARDLE'S DISEASE
MEASLES
See Immunizations
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Measles and Measles Encephalitis for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Measles Encephalitis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    MEASLES
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MEAT AND POULTRY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Meat & Poultry Hotline inspects and analyzes domestic and imported meat and poultry and establishes standards for processed meat and poultry products.  They will answer your questions about the proper handling, preparation, and refrigeration, food poisoning, food additives, food labeling, sodium, and herbs.
       Contact:
    U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Room 1165-S
    Washington, DC  20205
    [phone]
    [phone]
    MEAT AND POULTRY
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Meat and Poultry Inspection: Background and
        Current Issues.  (#89-448 ENR)
    - HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control
        Point) in Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Inspection.  (#91-832 ENR)
    MEAT AND POULTRY
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MECHLORETHAMINE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Mecloretamina/Mechlorethamine.  Provides
        information about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    MECHLORETHAMINE
MECONIUM ASPIRATION SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Meconium Aspiration Syndrome. If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MECONIUM ASPIRATION SYNDROME
MEDICAL DEVICES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices and Radiological Health has all kinds of information on laws, regulations, and safe use of medical devices.
       Contact:
    Center for Devices and Radiological
    Health (HFZ-210)
    Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Ln.
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    MEDICAL DEVICES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Medical Devises are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857, [phone].
    - An Introduction to Medical Device Regula-
        tions. (#FDA 87-4222)
    - Classifying Your Medical Devices.  (#FDA 87-
        4223)
    - Through the Bureaucratic Jungle: A Guide for
        the Confused Consumer.
    - The Medical Device Amendments: 10 Years
        After. (#FDA 86-4207)
    - Everything You Always Wanted to Know About
        the Medical Device Amendments...And Weren't Afraid to Ask.  (#FDA 84-4173)
    - Home Is Where The Medical Device Is.
    - When You And Your Partner The Doctor Talk
        About Diagnosis.
    - Medical Devices: Strengthening Consumer
        Protection.
    - Medical Device Problem Reporting. (#FDA
        85-4196)
The following publication is available from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO 81002.
    - Getting Information from FDA... about drugs,
        foods, pesticides, medical devices, radiation safety, pet foods, and more. (#593Z).
    MEDICAL DEVICES
MEDICAL IMAGING
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD 20857; [phone].
    - A Primer On Medical Imaging. (#FDA90-
        3179)
The following publication is available from the Subcommittee on Health on Long-Term Care, Room 377, Ford HOB, 2nd & D Sts., SW, Washington, DC  20515; [phone].
    - Recent Trends in Dubious and Quack Medical
        Devices.
    MEDICAL IMAGING
MEDICAL TESTING
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Do It Yourself Medical Testing. (#FDA89-
        4206)
    MEDICAL TESTING
MEDICAL TESTING
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Melanoma are available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Research Report: Melanoma
MALABSORPTIVE DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Malabsorptive Disease for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MALABSORPTIVE DISEASE
MALARIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Malaria for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The Centers for Disease Control's Voice Information System allows anyone using a touchtone phone to obtain pre-recorded information on Malaria, and many other conditions.  This service offers information about Malaria, its symptoms and prevention methods, immunization requirements, current statistics, recent disease outbreak, and available printed materials.  The system is available 24 hours a day, although the health professionals are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
       Contact:
    Centers for Disease Control
    Information Resources Management Office
    Mail Stop C-15
    1600 Clifton Rd., NE
    Atlanta, GA  30333
    [phone]
    MALARIA
MALIGNANCIES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Malignancies.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    MALIGNANCIES
MALNUTRITION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Malnutrition for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Malnutrition.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MALNUTRITION
MALOCCLUSION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Malocclusion.  As a policy, however, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MALOCCLUSION
MAMMOGRAMS
See Breast Cancer
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Mammography.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]k
    MAMMOGRAMS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD 20857; [phone].
    - Why Women Don't Get Mammograms (And
        Why They Should). (#FDA90-1137)
The following publication is available from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO 81002.
    - Smart Advice for Women 40 and Over: Have
        a Mammogram.  (#543Y)
The following publications are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD 20857; [phone].
    - Center Supporting Efforts to Improve
            Mammography Quality.
    - Mammography Benefits.
    - Progress Against Breast Cancer.
    - Breast Exposure: Nationwide Trends (BENT)
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD 20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Questions and Answers About Choosing a
            Mammography Facility.  (#91-3228)
    MAMMOGRAMS
MANDIBLE DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Mandible Disorders.  As a policy, however, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MANDIBLE DISORDERS
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MANIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Mania.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Mania and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    MANIA
MANIC-DEPRESSIVE PSYCHOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Manic-Depressive Psychosis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Manic-Depressive Psychosis and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    MANIC-DEPRESSIVE PSYCHOSIS
 BP[Z
MAPLE SYRUP URINE DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Maple Syrup Urine Disease for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MAPLE SYRUP URINE DISEASE
MARBLE BONE DISEASE
See Osteopetrosis
    MARBLE BONE DISEASEW
MARBURG VIRUS DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Marburg Virus Disease for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MARBURG VIRUS DISEASE
MARFAN SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Marfan Syndrome for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Marfan Syndrome.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Marfan Syndrome for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MARFAN SYNDROME
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892; [phone].
    - Advances in Treatment of the Marfan
        Syndrome.  (#AR06)
    MARFAN SYNDROME
MARIJUANA
See Drug Abuse
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information is the central point within the Federal Government for current print and audiovisual materials about alcohol and other drugs. They have information tailored to parents, teachers, youth, and others, as well as information about organizations and groups concerned with alcohol and other drug problems. They have publications, reports, newsletters, videos, posters, and more, as well as being able to provide comprehensive alcohol and other drug resource referrals. Call for your free catalog.
       Contact:
    National Clearinghouse for Alcohol
    and Drug Information
    P.O. Box 2345
    Rockville, MD 20852
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Marijuana's Effect on Glaucoma. by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MARIJUANA
See Drug Abuse
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information is the central point within the Federal Government for current print and audiovisual materials about alcohol and other drugs
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Research Report: Cancer of the Lung. (#90-
        526)
    - What You Need to Know About Cancer of the
        Lung. (#91-1553)
    LUNG CANCERe
LUNG DISEASE
`    \    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Infectious and Allergenic Lung Disease for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Interstitial and Non-infectious, Non-allergenic, Non-tumorous Lung Disease for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Cancerous Lung Disease.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) will send you whatever publications and journal articles they can locate on specific questions about Asbestosis lung disease. If necessary they can put you in contact with researchers studying this issue.  NIEHS does not conduct any clinical studies.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Environmental
    Health Sciences
    P.O. Box 12233
    Research Triangle Park, NC  27709
    [phone]
    LUNG DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, Washington, DC  20510-8025; [phone].
    - Identifying and Controlling Pulmonary
        Toxicants: Background Paper.  (#OTA-BP-BA-91)
The following publication is available from the
National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Pediatric Pulmonology Guidelines for the Care
        of Children With Chronic Lung Disease.  (#C035)
    LUNG DISEASE
LUPUS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Lupus Erythematosus. They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Lupus Erythematosus.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Lupus Erythematosus for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LUPUS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Lupus are available from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Box AMS, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Conference Report: Education Strategies for
        Improving the Outcome of Lupus in High Risk Populations.
    - Update: Lupus Erythematosus Research.
    - What Black Women Should Know About
        Lupus. 8 page booklet. (#AR130, NIH91-3219)
    - Lupus: Patient Education Materials, 1990.  An
        annotated bibliography of resources.  (#AR51, $4)
The following publication on Lupus is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Living With Lupus.  (#FDA90-3178)
The following publication on Lupus is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Lupus, Neurological Sequelae of. Collection of
        scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    LUPUS genP
LYME DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Lyme Arthritis and Lyme Disease for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Lyme Arthritis and Lyme Disease.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The Centers for Disease Control's Voice Information System allows anyone using a touchtone phone to obtain pre-recorded information on Lyme Disease, and many other conditions.  This service offers information about this condition, symptoms and prevention methods, immunization requirements, current statistics, recent disease outbreak, and available printed materials.  The system is available 24 hours a day, although the health professionals are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
       Contact:
    Centers for Disease Control
    Information Resources Management Office
    Mail Stop C-15
    1600 Clifton Rd., NE
    Atlanta, GA  30333
    [phone]
    LYME DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Lyme Disease is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Lyme Disease. Video to help the general
        public make intelligent decisions.
The following publication on Lyme Disease is available from the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
Lyme Disease: An Annotated Bibliography, 1989.
        An annotated bibliography of resources.  (#AR67, $5)
    LYME DISEASE
LYMPHADENOPATHY SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Lymphadenopathy Syndrome (LAD) for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LYMPHADENOPATHY SYNDROME
LYMPHEDEMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Lymphedema.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Building 31
    Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    LYMPHEDEMA
LYMPHOBLASTIC LYMPHOSARCOMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Lymphoblastic Lymphosarcoma.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Building 31
    Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    LYMPHOBLASTIC LYMPHOSARCOMA
LYMPHOMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Lymphoma.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]}
    LYMPHOMA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Lymphoma is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - What You Need to Know About Non-Hodgkins
        Lymphoma.  (#90-1567)
    LYMPHOMA
LYMPHOSARCOMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Lymphosarcoma.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    LYMPHOSARCOMA
MACROGLOBULINEMIA AND MYELOMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Macroglobulinemia and Myeloma.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    MACROGLOBULINEMIA AND MYELOMA
MACULAR DEGENERATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Macular Degeneration by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    MACULAR DEGENERATION
MAKARI TEST
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on the Makari Test.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    MAKARI TEST
ng496-5248
    MACULAR DEGENERATION
LONGEVITY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Center for Health Statistics collects, analyzes, and distributes data on health-related issues, such as Longevity.  Materials available include statistical data on health, nutrition, vital statistics such as births and divorces, health care delivery, dental health, health resources utilization, health care personnel, families, contraception, and health care economics.
       Contact:
    Centers for Disease Control
    6525 Belcrest Rd., Room 1064
    Hyattsville, MD  20782
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Longevity Statistics.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LONGEVITY
LONG-TERM CARE
See Aging
See Gerontology
See Nursing Homes
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) conducts and supports biomedical, social, and behavioral research on aging related issues.  They can answer your questions, provide you with pamphlets, brochures, research reports, and more regarding your topic of interest, as well as refer you to current researchers in the field.  NIA continues to work on the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging, which has followed the same 650 men since 1958 to measure the changes with age.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Federal Building, Room 6C12
    Bethesda, MD  20892  [phone]
    LONG-TERM CARE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Long-Term Care is available from the ODPHP Health Information Center, P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC  20013; [phone], or [phone].
    - Long-Term Care.  Explains issues and
        concerns regarding long-term care, and includes a list of publications and audiovisuals available from government agencies, community organizations, foundations and many other health groups.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Long-Term Care are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Financing and Delivery of Long-Term Care
        Services for the Elderly. (#88-379 EPW)
    - Financing Long-Term Care for the Elderly:
        Audio Brief.  (#AB50187)
    - Hospital Capital Cost Reimbursement under
        Medicare.  (#86-598 EPW)
    - Long Term Care Financing: Selected
        References.  (#89-42 L)
    - Long Term Care for the Elderly. (#IB88098)
    - Long-Term Care Legislation: Summary of
        Selected Bills.  (#89-238 EPW)
    - Public Opinion on Long-Term Health Care
        Needs, Costs and Financing. (#90-151 GOV)
    - Tax Options for Financing Long-Term Care for
        the Elderly.  (#89-329 E)
    LONG-TERM CARE
LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Lou Gehrig's Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]  [phone]
    LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31, Room 8A06, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone] or [phone].
    - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.  (#84-916)
    - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Contains
        a collection of scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE
LOWER BACK PAIN
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Lower Back Pain (Disk and Musculoskeletal).  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Lower Back Pain (Sciatica).  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    LOWER BACK PAIN
LOW BIRTHWEIGHT
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Low Birthweight.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse has all kinds of information on maternal and child health issues, such as pregnancy, child and adolescent health, and human genetics. If the answer to your question can't be answered by any of their countless free publications, they can refer you to other National or local resources. If you still need further information, they search their own reference collection and send you what they find.
       Contact:
    National Maternal and Child
    Health Clearinghouse
    38th & R Sts., NW
    Washington, DC 20057  [phone], ext. 254
    LOW BIRTHWEIGHT
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Low Birthweight is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC  20510; [phone].
    - Neonatal Intensive Care for Low Birthweight
        Infants: Costs and Effectiveness.  A report to Congress.  Ask for the summary report.
The following publications on Low Birthweight are available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Advances in the Prevention of Low Birth-
        weight: An International Symposium.  (#EEO2)  .
    - Pre-term and Low Birthweight Infants:
        Resource Guide.  (#D015)
    LOW BIRTHWEIGHTRESSPy
LOW BLOOD PRESSURE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Low Blood Pressure for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LOW BLOOD PRESSURE
LOW-CALORIE SWEETENERS
Free Publications/Videos
This Congressional Research Service (CRS) report is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Low-Calorie Sweeteners: Aspartame,
        Cyclamate, and Saccharin.  (#IB85119)
    LOW-CALORIE SWEETENERS
LOW DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL) for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LOW DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS
LOW-FAT DIET
See Food
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Food and Nutrition Information Center can provide you with a wealth of information on food and nutrition topics. They have bibliographies ready and a data base through which they can search any food or nutrition subject.
       Contact:
    Food and Nutrition Information Center
    National Agricultural Library
    Room 304
    Beltsville, MD 20705
    [phone]
    LOW-FAT DIET
g P9P
LOW-INCOME MOTHERS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Low-Income Mothers is available from the National Clearinghouse for Primary Care Information, 8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 600, McLean, VA  22102; [phone].
    - Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies: A
        Compendium of Program Ideas for Servicing Low-Income Women.  Provides useful suggestions to health care providers who work with low income populations, and suggests program planning and policy directions for State and national organizations concerned with maternal and infant health.
    LOW-INCOME MOTHERS
LOWE'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Lowe's Syndrome (Oculocerebrorenal).  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Lowe's Syndrome. by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LOWE'S SYNDROME
L-TRYPTOPHAN
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - L-Tryptophan: Health Problems, Production
        and Regulatory Status: Proceedings of a CRS Seminar.  (#91-758 SPR)
    L-TRYPTOPHAN
LUNG CANCER
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Lung Cancer.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    LUNG CANCER
    L-TRYPTOPHAN
LUNG CANCER
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they hav
LIPID RESEARCH
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Lipid Research for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LIPID RESEARCH
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Lipid Research are available from  National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Lipid Research Clinics Population Studies
        Data Book.  (#87-2727)
    - The Lipid Research Clinics Population Studies
        Data Book: Vol. IV: The USSR Second Prevalence Study.  (#90-2992)
    LIPID RESEARCH
LIPID STORAGE DISEASES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Lipid Storage Diseases.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    LIPID STORAGE DISEASES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31, Room 8A06, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone] or [phone].
    - Lipid Storage Disease.  (#84-2628)
    - Lipid Storage Diseases.  Fact sheet on
        symptoms and treatment.
    LIPID STORAGE DISEASES
LIPID TRANSPORT DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Lipid Transport Disorders for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disorder.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LIPID TRANSPORT DISORDERS
LIPIDEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Lipidemia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LIPIDEMIA
LIPIDOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Lipidosis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    LIPIDOSIS
LISTERIOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Listeriosis for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LISTERIOSIS
LITHOTRIPSY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Lithotripsy. (#88-
        859)
    LITHOTRIPSY
06Phf
LIVER DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on the Liver for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying liver disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LIVER DISORDERS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Liver Disorders is available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Cirrhosis of the Liver.  (#92-1134)
    LIVER DISORDERS
LIVING WILLS
See Aging
    Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Treatment and Appointment Directives: Living
        Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Other Advance Medical Care Documents.  (#91-87 A)
    - Life-Sustaining Technologies: Medical and
        Moral Issues.  (#91-45 SPR)
    - Advance Directives and Health Care Facilities.
        (#91-117 EPW)
    - Advance Medical Directives.  (#91-27 A)
    - Birth, Life and Death: Fundamental Life
        Decisions and the Right to Privacy.  (#90-180 A)
    - The Right to Die: Fundamental Life Decisions
        After Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Dept. of Health.  (#90-371 A)
    - A Survey of the Statutory Definitions of Death.
        (#91-635 A)
    LIVING WILLS
caP8v
LOCKED-IN SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Locked-In Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    LOCKED-IN SYNDROME
LOCKJAW (Tetanus)
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can provide you some basic information regarding Lockjaw.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    LOCKJAW (Tetanus)
LOEFFLER'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Loeffler's Syndrome for you. They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LOEFFLER'S SYNDROME
LOMUSTINE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Lomustine is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Lomustina/Lomustine.  Provides information
        about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    LOMUSTINE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Lomustine is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Lomustina/Lomustine.  Provides information
        about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of thi(#91-758 SPR)
LEUKEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Leukemia.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]}
    LEUKEMIA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Leukemia are available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - What You Need to Know About Adult
        Leukemia. (#88-1572)
    - What You Need to Know About Childhood
        Leukemia.  (#89-1573)
    - Research Report: Leukemia.  (#88-329)
    LEUKEMIA
LEUKOARAIOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Leukoaraiosis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    LEUKOARAIOSIS
LEUKODYSTROPHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Leukodystrophy.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    LEUKODYSTROPHY
LEUKOENCEPHALOPATHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Leukoencephalopathy.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
    LEUKOENCEPHALOPATHY
Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    LEUKOENCEPHALOPATHY
LEUKOPLAKIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Leukoplakia.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Building 31
    Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LEUKOPLAKIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Lice for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying Lice.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
    LICE
Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LICE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Lice is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Going To The Head Of The Class (Of Lice
        And Children).  (FDA90-1153)
    LICE
ntPW8
LICHEN PLANUS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Lichen Planus.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Building 31
    Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Lichen Planus.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
    LICHEN PLANUS
Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LICHEN PLANUSGreeP7
LIFE CYCLE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
This center answers questions about families throughout the Life Cycle, from marital relationships and childbearing families to empty nest families and retirement, and deals with matters concerning social environment and family economics education.
       Contact:
    Family Branch
    U.S. Department of Agriculture
    10301 Baltimore Blvd.
    Beltsville, MD  20705
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Life Cycle.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LIFE CYCLE
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LIFE EXPECTANCY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) collects, analyzes, and distributes data on health-related issues, such as Life Expectancy.  Materials available include statistical data on health, nutrition, vital statistics such as births and divorces, health care delivery, dental health, health resources utilization, health care personnel, families, contraception, and health care economics.
       Contact:
    Centers for Disease Control
    6525 Belcrest Rd., Room 1064
    Hyattsville, MD  20782
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Life Expectancy and Extension. They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LIFE EXPECTANCY
LIFESTYLE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD 20892; [phone].
    - Behavior Patterns and Health.  Discusses the
        scientific evidence linking behavior to disease and suggests ways to reduce the risks of heart attack, lung cancer, and stroke by changing our lifestyle. (#85-2682)
The following publication is available from the National Health Information Center, P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC  20013; [phone], or [phone] in DC metro area.
    - Health Risk Appraisals.  Identifies several
        different tests that will help you analyze your health history and current lifestyle to determine your risk for preventable death or chronic illness.  This publications also contains a vendor list of many corporate health promotion centers, medical research institutions, and private organizations that offer such tests and the costs of each.  ($1)
    LIFESTYLE
LIFE-SUSTAINING TECHNOLOGIES
See Living Wills
    LIFE-SUSTAINING TECHNOLOGIES
each.  ($1)
    LIFESTYLE
LIFE-SUSTAINING TECHNOLOGIES
See Living Wills
LASSA FEVER
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Lassa Fever for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LASSA FEVER
LAURENCE-MOON- BARDET-BIEDL SYND
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Laurence-Moon-Bardet-Biedl Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    LAURENCE-MOON- BARDET-BIEDL SYNDROME
LEAD POISONING
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) will send you whatever publications and journal articles they can locate on specific questions about Lead Poisoning.  If necessary they can put you in contact with researchers studying this issue.  NIEHS does not conduct any clinical studies.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Environmental
    Health Sciences
    P.O. Box 12233
    Research Triangle Park, NC  27709
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Lead-Poisoning Anemia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Lead Encephalopathy.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]  [phone]
    LEAD POISONING
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Lead Poisoning are available from the Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch, National Center for Environmental Health and Injury Control, Centers for Disease Control, 1600 Clifton Rd., NE, Atlanta, GA  3033; [phone].
    - Preventing Lead Poisoning in Young Children.
    - Strategic Plan For the Elimination of
        Childhood Lead Poisoning.
The following publications on Lead Poisoning are available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th and R Sts., NW, Washington, DC  20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Childhood Lead Poisoning: Current
        Perspectives, Childhood Lead-Poisoning Prevention: A Resource Guide, Historical Perspective on Health Effects of Lead
    - Manual for the Identification and Abatement
        of Environmental Lead Hazards.
The following publications on Lead Poisoning are available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - An Unwanted Souvenir: Lead in Ceramic
        Ware. (#FDA90-1157)
    - Getting The Lead Out Of Just About Every-
        thing. (#FDA92-2249)
The following publication on Lead Poisoning is available from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, 1600 Clifton Rd., NE, Atlanta, GA 30333; [phone].
    - The Nature and Extent of Lead Poisoning in
        Children in the United States: A Report to Congress.
    LEAD POISONING
LEARNING DISABILITIES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Learning Disabilities.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Learning Disabilities.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Learning Disabilities.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    LEARNING DISABILITIES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Learning Disabilities is available from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bldg. 31, Room 2A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Learning Disabilities: A Report to the U.S.
        Congress.
The following publication on Learning Disabilities is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Learning Disabilities.  Contains a collection of
        scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    LEARNING DISABILITIESilP
LEBER'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Leber's Disease by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LEBER'S DISEASE
LEGG-PERTHES DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Legg-Perthes Disease.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LEGG-PERTHES DISEASE
LEGIONELLA PNEUMOPHILA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Legionella Pneumophila for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LEGIONELLA PNEUMOPHILA
LEGIONNAIRE'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Legionnaire's Disease for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LEGIONNAIRE'S DISEASE
LEIGH'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Leigh's Disease (Subacute Necrotizing Encephalitis).  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    LEIGH'S DISEASE
LEISHMANIASIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Leishmaniasis for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LEISHMANIASIS
LENNOX-GASTAUT SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    LENNOX-GASTAUT SYNDROME
LENS IMPLANTS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Lens Implants by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related techniques.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this technique and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LENS IMPLANTS
LEPROSY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Gillis W. Long Hansen's Disease Center primarily provides Hansen's Disease (leprosy) patients a place to receive a complete free evaluation and treatment.  Any person with a confirmed diagnosis of leprosy is eligible for admission.  The Center conducts an extensive patient care and rehabilitation program, as well as research, training and education activities.
       Contact:
    Gillis W. Long Hansen's Disease Center
    Carville, LA  70721
    [phone]
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Leprosy for you. They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LEPROSY
LESCH-NYHAN DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Lesch-Nyhan Disease for you. They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations studying this disease. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Lesch-Nyhan Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Lesch-Nyhan Disease. They will refer you to other organizations studying this disease. NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    LESCH-NYHAN DISEASE
    LEPROSY
LESCH-NYHAN DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of
    LASSA FEVER
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Kuru for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this subject.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    KURU
LABORATORY TESTING
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - A Consumer Guide to Laboratory Testing.
        (#FDA90-3177)
    LABORATORY TESTING
LABYRINTHITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Labyrinthitis.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related disorders.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for Labyrinthitis or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Building 31
    Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Labyrinthitis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    LABYRINTHITIS
LACRIMAL GLANDS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Lacrimal Glands by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related subjects.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Lacrimal Glands and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LACRIMAL GLANDS
LACTATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse has all kinds of information on maternal and child health issues, such as pregnancy, child and adolescent health, and human genetics. If the answer to your question can't be answered by any of their countless free publications, they can refer you to other National or local resources. If you still need further information, they search their own reference collection and send you what they find.
       Contact:
    National Maternal and Child
    Health Clearinghouse
    38th & R Sts. NW
    Washington, DC 20057
    [phone], ext. 254
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Lactation for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this subject.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LACTATION
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the  National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Nutrition During Lactation.  (#D081)
    - Surgeon General's Workshop on Breastfeeding
        and Human Lactation.  (#B163)
    - Nutrition During Lactation/Summary.
        (#D080)
    - Recommendations for Feeding Normal Infants.
        (#B060)
    LACTATION
LACTOSE DEFICIENCY
See Lactose Intolerance
    LACTOSE DEFICIENCY
LACTOSE INTOLERANCE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Lactose Intolerance for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Digestive Diseases
    Information Clearinghouse
    Box NDDIC
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    LACTOSE INTOLERANCE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Lactose Intolerance is available from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box NDDIC, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Lactose Intolerance.  Information packet.
    LACTOSE INTOLERANCE1 BaPe
LAETRILE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Laetrile.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    LAETRILE
LAMAZE METHOD OF CHILDBIRTH
See Childbirth
    LAMAZE METHOD OF CHILDBIRTH_
LANGUAGE DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Language Disorders.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related disorders.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Language Development.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Language Disorders.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    LANGUAGE DISORDERS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Language Disorders is available from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, Bldg. 31, Room 3C35, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - NIDCD Strategic Research Plan: Update on
        Language and Balance/Vestibular Systems.  (#91-3217, DC)
The following publication on Language Disorders is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Developmental Speech and Language
        Disorders. Discusses hope through research.
    LANGUAGE DISORDERS
LARYNX CANCER
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24,  Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - What You Need to Know About Cancer of the
        Larynx.  (#90-1568)
    LARYNX CANCER
LASER SURGERY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Laser Surgery on Cancer.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatments, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Laser Removal of Tattoos.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this technique.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this technique and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Laser Angioplasty for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this procedure.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Laser Treatment for Eye disorders by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related treatments.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this technique and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Health Information Center can give you the names of organizations and agencies, which can then refer you to experts in the field of Laser Surgery.
       Contact:
    National Health Information Center
    P.O. Box 1133
    Washington, DC  20013
    [phone] (DC area)
    [phone]
    LASER SURGERY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Laser Surgery are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - FDA Approves First Laser Device for Clearing
        Arteries.
    - Laser Treatment To Go: Outpatient Uses of
        Healing Light Abound.
    - Laser Light Show Safety: Who's Responsible?
        (#FDA 86-8262)
    - Fact Sheet: Laser Biostimulation. The
        Surgeon's Newest Scalpel Is A Laser.  (#FDA 83-8200)
    LASER SURGERY
KLEINE-LEVIN SYNDROME
KERATOPLASTY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Keratoplasty by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this issue.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Keratoplasty and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    KERATOPLASTY
KERATOSIS PALMARIS ET PLANTARIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Keratosis Palmaris et Plantaris.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Building 31
    Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    KERATOSIS PALMARIS ET PLANTARIS
KIDNEY CANCER
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Kidney Cancer.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Building 31
    Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    KIDNEY CANCER
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Kidney Cancer are available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - What You Need to Know About Cancer of the
        Kidney.  (#90-1569)
    - Adult Kidney Cancer and Wilms' Tumor.
        (#90-2342)
    KIDNEY CANCER
KIDNEY DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
National Kidney and Urological Diseases Information Clearinghouse has all kinds of information on Kidney Diseases and their causes, treatment, and prevention.
       Contact:
    National Kidney and Urological Diseases
    Information Clearinghouse
    Box NKUDIC
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    KIDNEY DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Kidney Disease are available from the National Kidney and Urological Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box NKUDIC, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - National Kidney and Urologic Diseases
        Information Clearinghouse.  Main government contact point for information on these diseases.
    - Directory of Kidney and Urologic Disease-
        Related Organizations.  Lists professional, patient, and voluntary organizations.
    - Diabetes and Kidney Disease: A Selected
        Annotated Bibliography.
    - End-Stage Renal Disease: Choosing a Treat-
        ment That's Right for You.
    - Renal Nutrition.   Bibliography of resources.
    - Transplantation: Professional Materials.
        Bibliography of resources.
    - Transplantation: Patient Materials.  Biblio-
        graphy of resources.
    - National Kidney and Urologic Diseases
        Advisory Board: 1991 Annual Report. (#91-3004)
The following publication on Kidney Disease is available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - National Kidney and Urologic Diseases
        Advisory Board Long-Range Plan, Executive Summary.  (#90-1510)
    KIDNEY DISEASE
KIDNEY STONES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Kidney and Urological Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Kidney Stones for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NKUDIC to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Kidney and Urological Diseases
    Information Clearinghouse
    Box NKUDIC
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    KIDNEY STONES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Kidney Stones are available from the National Kidney and Urological Diseases, Information Clearinghouse, Box NKUDIC, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Prevention and Treatment of Kidney Stones.
        Describes diagnosis, treatment, and types of urinary incontinence.
    - Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Lithotripsy.
        Describes the removal of kidney and urinary tract stones.
    - Urinary Stones: Professional Materials.
        Bibliography of resources.
    - Urinary Stones: Patient Materials. Bibliography
        of resources.
The following publication on Kidney Stones is available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Prevention and Treatment of Kidney Stones.
        (#83-2495)q
    KIDNEY STONESl InPtJ
KIDNEY TRANSPLANTS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts research on Kidney Transplants.  The staff can refer you to current researchers working on this procedure, as well as send you relevant brochures and reports.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    KIDNEY TRANSPLANTS
acPdB
KLEINE-LEVIN SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Kleine-Levin Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    KLEINE-LEVIN SYNDROME
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KLEPTOMANIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) maintains data bases that index and abstract documents from the worldwide literature pertaining to Kleptomania. In addition to scientific journals, there are references to audiovisuals, dissertations, government documents and reports. Contact NIMH for searches on specific subjects.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    KLEPTOMANIA
KLINEFELTER'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Klinefelter's Syndrome.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    KLINEFELTER'S SYNDROME
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KOCH ANTITOXINS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Koch Antitoxins.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    KOCH ANTITOXINS
KRABBE'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Krabbe's Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    KRABBE'S DISEASE
KREBIOZEN
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Krebiozen (Carcalon).  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    KREBIOZEN
KUGELBERG-WELANDER DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Kugelberg-Welander Disease (Juvenile Spinal Muscular Atrophy).  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    KUGELBERG-WELANDER DISEASE
al studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    KREBIOZEN
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Joint Replacement is available from the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Joint Replacement Patient Education
        Materials, 1987.  An annotated bibliography of resources.  (#AR85)
    JOINT REPLACEMENT
JOSEPH'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Joseph's Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies they might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    JOSEPH'S DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Joseph's Disease is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31, Room 8A06, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone] or [phone].
    - Joseph's Disease. Fact sheet on symptoms and
        treatment. (#85-2716)
    JOSEPH'S DISEASE
JUICING
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
Does the recent fad about the reputed health benefits of Juicing your fruits and vegetables have any scientific validity?  The Food and Nutrition Information Center can answer your questions regarding juices and the benefits of eating more fruits and vegetables.
       Contact:
    Food and Nutrition Information Center
    National Agricultural Library
    10301 Baltimore Blvd.
    Beltsville, MD  20705
    [phone]
    JUICING
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Juvenile Delinquency.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this issue and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
JUVENILE DIABETES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Juvenile Diabetes for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    JUVENILE DIABETES
JUVENILE RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    JUVENILE RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
JUXTAGLOMERULAR HYPERPLASIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Juxtaglomerular Hyperplasia (Bartter's Syndrome) for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    JUXTAGLOMERULAR HYPERPLASIA
KANNER'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on
 Kanner's Syndrome (Infantile Autism).  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    KANNER'S SYNDROME
KAPOSI'S SARCOMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Kaposi's Sarcoma.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    KAPOSI'S SARCOMA
KAWASAKI DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Kawasaki Disease for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    KAWASAKI DISEASE
KEARNS-SAYRE SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Kearns-Sayre Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    KEARNS-SAYRE SYNDROME
KERATITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Keratitis by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    KERATITIS
KERATOCONUS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Keratoconus by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    KERATOCONUS
KERATOMILEUSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Keratomileusis by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    KERATOMILEUSIS
LEUSIS
    KUGELBERG-WELANDER DISEASE
MORTALITY RATE
INTRAVENOUS DRUG THERAPY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
At present, Medicare payment for Intravenous (IV) drug therapy is limited to hospital-based care, but new devices, new drugs, and new treatment protocols are available to patients in the home.  An Office of Technology Assessment study is examining the potential impact of coverage for Medicare.
       Contact:
    Elaine Power, project director
    Office of Technology Assessment
    Washington, DC  20510
    [phone]
    INTRAVENOUS DRUG THERAPY
INVASIVE DENTAL PROCEDURES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Invasive Dental Procedures.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    INVASIVE DENTAL PROCEDURES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Invasive Dental Procedures is available from the Centers for Disease Control National AIDS Clearinghouse, P.O. Box 6003, Rockville, MD 20849-6003; [phone].
    - Update: Transmission of HIV Infection During
        Invasive Dental Procedures - Florida. (#D683)
    INVASIVE DENTAL PROCEDURES
IN VITRO FERTILIZATION
See Artificial Insemination
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on In Vitro Fertilization.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conduc-ting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    IN VITRO FERTILIZATION
IRIDOCYCLITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Iridocyclitis by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    IRIDOCYCLITIS
IRITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Iritis by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    IRITIS
IRON DEFICIENCY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Iron Deficiency Anemia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    IRON DEFICIENCY
IRRADIATION
See Food Irradiation
    IRRADIATIONO
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
See Bowel Disease
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Irritable Bowel Syndrome for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Irritable Bowel Syndrome.  (#90-693)
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - IBD and IBS: Two Very Different Problems.
        (#90-3079)
    IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
ldPR(
ISCADOR
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Iscador.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    ISCADOR
ISCHEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Ischemia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ISCHEMIA
ofP2X
ISLET CELL HYPERPLASIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Islet Cell Hyperplasia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ISLET CELL HYPERPLASIA
ISOLATED IGA DEFICIENCY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Isolated IGA Deficiency.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    ISOLATED IGA DEFICIENCY
JAKOB-CREUTZFELDT DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Jakob-Creutzfeldt Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies they might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    JAKOB-CREUTZFELDT DISEASE
JOINT REPLACEMENT
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) conducts and supports basic and clinical research on the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Joint Replacement.  They have all kinds of publications to send you, and their information specialist can give you further, in-depth information on joint replacements and many other related topics.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    JOINT REPLACEMENT
    JAKOB-CREUTZFELDT DISEASE
JOINT REPLACEMENT
: P3b
KEARNS-SAYRE SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institb
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Inflammatory Bowel Disease for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Inflammatory Bowel Disease for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Inflammatory Bowel Disease.  (#86-884)
    INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
INFLUENZA
See Flu
    INFLUENZAM
INSECT STINGS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Insect Sting Allergy for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    INSECT STINGS
INSOMNIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Insomnia.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disorder.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Insomnia and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    INSOMNIA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Insomnia is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Why Aren't You Asleep Yet? A Bedtime Story.
        (#FDA90-1154)
    INSOMNIA
INSULIN-DEPENDENT DIABETES
See Diabetes
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse will respond to your requests for information about diabetes and its complications and distributes information appropriate to health professionals, people with diabetes and their families, and the general public.  They have many publications and bibliographies, as well as Diabetes Dateline, a free quarterly current awareness newsletter that features news about diabetes research, upcoming meetings and events, and new publications.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
    Box NDIC
    Bethesda, MD  20892  [phone]
    INSULIN-DEPENDENT DIABETES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Insulin-Dependent Diabetes. (#90-2098)
    INSULIN-DEPENDENT DIABETES
INSULINOMAS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Insulinomas for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this topic.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    INSULINOMAS
INTERFERON
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Interferon for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this treatment.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    INTERFERON
r PQr
INTERLEUKIN-2 THERAPY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Managing Interleukin-2 Therapy.  (#89-3071)
        Explains what patients can expect during treatment, possible side effects and management of these symptoms.
    INTERLEUKIN-2 THERAPY
INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Interstitial Cystitis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS
INTESTINAL MALABSORPTION SYNDROM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Intestinal Malabsorption Syndrome for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    INTESTINAL MALABSORPTION SYNDROME
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INTRACRANIAL ANEURYSM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Intracranial Aneurysm.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this condition, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    INTRACRANIAL ANEURYSM
INTRAOCULAR LENSES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Intraocular Lenses by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related topics.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    INTRAOCULAR LENSES
INTRAUTERINE GROWTH RETARDATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Intrauterine Growth Retardation.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    INTRAUTERINE GROWTH RETARDATION
INTRAUTERINE GROWTH RETARDATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Intrauterine Growth Retardation.  If necHO
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Science & Technology Division, Reference Section, Library of Congress, Washington, DC  20540; [phone].
    - Indoor Air Pollution. Reference guide
        designed to help locate further published material.  (#86-8)
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Indoor Air Pollution are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Indoor Air Pollution: Audio Brief.
        (#AB50188)
    - Indoor Air Pollution: Cause for Concern?
        (#88-745 ENR)
    - Indoor Air Pollution: Issue Brief. (#IB88902)
    - Indoor Air Quality Problems: Present and
        Future; Videoprogram. (#LTR91-858)
    - Radon: An Overview of Health and Environ-
        mental Issues. (#IP363R)
    - Radon and Indoor Air Pollution: Bibliography-
        in-Brief, 1986-1987. (#87-853 L)
    - Radon: Congressional and Federal Concerns:
        Issue Brief. (#IB86144)
The following publications on Indoor Air Pollution are available from the Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, CO  81009.
    - Biological Pollutants in Your Home. Describes
        indoor air pollutants and what to do about them.  (#469Y, $.50)
    - The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air
        Quality. Alerts you to the ways air pollutants may affect you and what to do.  (#433Y, $.50)
    INDOOR AIR POLLUTION
INDUCED MOVEMENT DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Induced Movement Disorders.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    INDUCED MOVEMENT DISORDERS
INFANT FORMULA
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Infant Formula is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Infant Formula: National Problems; Archived
        Mini Brief.  (#MB82244)
    INFANT FORMULA
INFANT HEALTH
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse has all kinds of information on maternal and child health issues, such as pregnancy, child and adolescent health, and human genetics. If the answer to your question can't be answered by any of their countless free publications, they can refer you to other National or local resources. If you still need further information, they search their own reference collection and send you what they find.
       Contact:
    National Maternal and Child
    Health Clearinghouse
    38th & R Sts. NW
    Washington, DC 20057
    [phone], ext. 254
The National Center for Clinical Infant Programs (NCCIP) supports professional initiatives in Infant Health, mental health and development.  Project Zero to Three, funded by the Bureau of Maternal and Child Health and Resources Development, focuses on infants who are disabled or at risk.  Publications are available on clinical issues targeted at disciplines concerned with infants, toddlers, and their families.
       Contact:
    National Center for
    Clinical Infant Programs
    P.O. Box 25494
    Richmond, VA  23260
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Infant Health and Mortality.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Information Clearinghouse for Infants with Disabilities and Life-Threatening Conditions offers parents of infants with disabilities help with legal and advocacy issues, and finding financial assistance, community services, parent support and parent education, child protective services, home health services and other assistance.
       Contact:
    Benson Building
    First Floor
    Columbia, SC 29208
    [phone]
    [phone] in SC
The Healthy Start Program is a Presidential initiative to reduce infant mortality through additional support for comprehensive service delivery in 15 high-risk communities, with the goal of reducing infant mortality by 50% over five years.  The Health Resources and Services Administration has put together an information packet that includes some background information and a listing of grantees (including a breakdown of features and contact people).
       Contact:
    Health Resources and Services Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Room 1443
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) can provide you with statistics regarding infant mortality, such as age, location, information on mothers and more. Call the center for your free report.
       Contact:
    National Center for Health Statistics
    6525 Belcrest Rd.
    Hyattsville, MD 20782
    [phone]
    INFANT HEALTH
    Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Infant Health is available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC  20402; [phone].
    - Infant Care. Presents the latest information
        on caring for a new baby from birth through the first year.  Special attention is given to the all-important first few weeks of life, including advice on feeding and bathing a newborn and the minor illnesses and injuries that are common to infants.  ($4, S/N 017-091-00241-0)
The following publications on Infant Health are available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Warning Signals: Basic Criteria for Tracking At
        Risk Infants and Toddlers.  (#B259)
    - Four Critical Junctures: Support for Parents of
        Children With Special Needs.  (#C016)
    - The Open Door: Parent Participation in State
        Policymaking About Children with Special Health Needs.  (#B339)
    - Skim Milk in Infant Feeding.  (#B042)
    - Newborn Screening for Genetic-Metabolic
        Diseases: Progress, Principles and Recommendations.  (#B048)
    - Pre-term and Low Birthweight Infants:
        Resource Guide. (#D015)
    - Nutrition During Lactation. (#D081)
    - Recommendations for Feeding Normal Infants.
        (#B060)
    - Patient Education Materials: A Resource
        Guide.  This guide was developed to help health professionals identify and locate materials on maternal and child health topics that are clear, concise, easy to read and appropriate for the general public. The guide is separated into three sections. The first is patient education materials, which is an annotated listing of source books, directories, audiovisuals, and resource guides that describe patient education materials. The second section lists publishers of patient education materials, and the third lists federal health information clearinghouses.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Infant Health is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Demographic and Social Patterns of Infant
        Mortality.  (#86-133 EPW)
    INFANT HEALTH    P
INFANT NUTRITION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse has all kinds of information on maternal and child health issues, such as pregnancy, child and adolescent health, and human genetics. If the answer to your question can't be answered by any of their countless free publications, they can refer you to other National or local resources. If you still need further information, they search their own reference collection and send you what they find.
       Contact:
    National Maternal and Child
    Health Clearinghouse
    38th & R Sts. NW
    Washington, DC 20057
    [phone], ext. 254
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Infant Nutrition.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Center for Clinical Infant Programs supports professional initiatives in infant health, mental health and development. Project Zero to Three, for example, is an effort funded by the Bureau of Maternal and Child Health and Resources Development that focuses on infants who are disabled or at risk. Publications are available on clinical issues targeted at disciplines concerned with infants, toddlers, and their families.
       Contact:
    National Center for Clinical Infant Programs
    P.O. Box 25494
    Richmond, VA  23260
    [phone]
    [phone]
    INFANT NUTRITION
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Infant Nutrition is available from the Food & Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, Room 304, Beltsville, MD  20705-2351; [phone].
    - Infant Nutrition.  A list of current references.
The following publication on Infant Nutrition is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Good Nutrition For the High Chair Set.
        (#FDA92-2208)
The following publication on Infant Nutrition is available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Patient Education Materials: A Resource
        Guide. Developed to help health professionals identify and locate materials on maternal and child health topics that are clear, concise, easy to read and appropriate for the general public. The guide is separated into three sections. The first is patient education materials, which is an annotated listing of source books, directories, audiovisuals, and resource guides that describe patient education materials. The second section lists publishers of patient education materials, and the third lists federal health information clearinghouses.
    INFANT NUTRITION
INFANTS WITH DISABILITIES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Information Clearinghouse for Infants with Disabilities and Life-Threatening Conditions offers help on legal and advocacy issues, financial assistance, community services, parent support and parent education, child protective services, home health services and other assistance to parents and professionals concerned about infants with disabilities.
       Contact:
    National Information Clearinghouse
    for Infants with Disabilities
    and Life-Threatening Conditions
    Benson Building
    First Floor
    Columbia, SC  29208
    [phone]
    [phone] (in SC)
    INFANTS WITH DISABILITIES
INFECTIOUS ARTHRITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Infectious Arthritis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    INFECTIOUS ARTHRITIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Infectious Arthritis, 1985.  An annotated
        bibliography of resources.  (#AR48, $2)
    INFECTIOUS ARTHRITIS
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Infectious Diseases for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying these diseases.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 7A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - NIAID: The Edge of Discovery.  (#88-2773)
    INFECTIOUS DISEASES1 P0"
INFECTIOUS EYE DISEASES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Infectious Eye Diseases by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    INFECTIOUS EYE DISEASES
INFECTIOUS WASTE
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Infectious Waste are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Brief Summary of Several Federal Statutes
        Which Arguably Provide the Federal Government the Authority to Control the Disposal of Infectious Hospital. (#87-658 A)
    - Infectious Waste and Beach Closings.
        (#88-596 ENR)
    INFECTIOUS WASTE
INFERTILITY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) can provide you with information on Infertility, including journal articles and other relevant information.  The Reproductive Sciences Branch (301-496-6515) supports basic research in reproductive sciences, such as the alleviation of human infertility, curing human reproductive diseases and disorders, development of healthy embryos, and the discovery of safe methods of contraception.  They conduct research on endometriosis, fibroids, tubal and ectopic pregnancies, and abnormal puberty.  They are also supporting the National Reproductive Medicine Network, which is a group of cooperating sites designed to carry out large-scale clinical studies on infertility and reproductive diseases.  The first trial is a comparison of intrauterine and intracervical insemination, either with or without ovulation induction.  These trials are free for participants.  For more information contact NICHD or one of the following sites near you listed below.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Reproductive Sciences Branch
    Center for Population Research
    6130 Executive Boulevard
    Room 603
    Bethesda, MD  20892  [phone]
    Magee- Women's Hospital (Pittsburgh)
    Kathleen Baffone, RN  [phone]
    New England Medical Center (Boston)
    Judith Carleo, RN  [phone]
    University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)
    Linda Martino, CRNP
    [phone]
    University of Tennessee (Memphis)
    Renee Samuels, RN
    [phone]
    University of California (Davis)
    Lois Wisner, RNC
    [phone]
    INFERTILITY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Infertility is available from the Food & Drug Admin., (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Infertility and How It's Treated.  (#83-3136)
The following publication on Infertility is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC  20510; [phone].
    - Infertility: Medical and Social Choices. A
        report to Congress.  Ask for the summary report.  (#BA-358)
The following publication on Infertility is available from the Federal Trade Commission, Office of Consumer Education, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Washington, DC  20580; [phone].
    - Infertility Services.  Reviews success-rate
        claims of these services and provides information to help you evaluate these claims and select the best program for your needs.
    INFERTILITY
 Publications/Videos
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
IDIOPATHIC INFLAMMATORY MYOPATHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    IDIOPATHIC INFLAMMATORY MYOPATHY
IDIOPATHIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURP
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    IDIOPATHIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA
ILEITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Ileitis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ILEITIS
IMMUNE DEFICIENCY DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Immune Deficiency Diseases for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Immune Deficiency Diseases.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer. They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    IMMUNE DEFICIENCY DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Immune Deficiency Diseases are available from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 7A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Understanding the Immune System.  (#92-529)
    - Understanding the Immune System.  Discusses
        antigens, the immune system, disorders (including AIDS), the immunology of transplants, and new diagnostic methods.  (#84-529)
    IMMUNE DEFICIENCY DISEASEb
IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Facts About Immune Thrombocytopenic
        Purpura.
    IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA
IMMUNIZATIONS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Centers for Disease Control will answer all your questions and send you publications about immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases of young children.  They can also send you reports of the recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee, as well as informational pamphlets on the various vaccines all of our children should receive.
       Contact:
    Centers for Disease Control
    1600 Tullie Circle
    Atlanta, GA  30333
    [phone]
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry have developed a Voice Information System that allows anyone using a touchtone phone, to obtain prerecorded information on a particular health issue. The most complex system is for international travelers' health. The system can also transfer the caller to a public health professional for additional information.  The system is available 24 hours per day, although the health professionals are available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
       Contact:
    Disease Information
    Centers for Disease Control
    Information Resources Management Office
    Mail Stop C-15, 1600 Clifton Road, NE
    Atlanta, GA 30333  [phone]
    IMMUNIZATIONS
Free Publications/Hotlines
The following publication on Vaccines is available from the Centers for Disease Control, National Center for Prevention Services, (E06), 1600 Clifton Rd., NE, Atlanta, GA  30333; [phone].
    - Vaccine Preventable Disease Highlights.
        Provides a forum for the exchange of ideas about immunization activities, primarily at state and local levels.Y
    IMMUNIZATIONS
IMPOTENCE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Impotence. They will also refer you to other organizations studying this condition.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
The National Kidney and Urological Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Impotence for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying Impotence.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NKUDIC to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Kidney and Urological Diseases
    Information Clearinghouse
    Box NKUDIC
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    IMPOTENCE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Impotence is available from the National Kidney and Urological Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box NKUDIC, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Impotence.  Bibliography of resources.
    IMPOTENCE800)@_*
INAPPROPRIATE ANTIDIURETIC HORMO
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Syndrome for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    INAPPROPRIATE ANTIDIURETIC HORMONE SYNDROME
INBORN HEART DEFECTS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Inborn Heart Defects for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    INBORN HEART DEFECTS
INCONTINENCE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Incontinence.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Kidney and Urological Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Incontinence for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NKUDIC to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Kidney and Urological Diseases
    Information Clearinghouse
    Box NKUDIC
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    INCONTINENCE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Incontinence are available from the National Kidney and Urological Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box NKUDIC, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Prevention and Treatment of Kidney Stones.
        Describes diagnosis, treatment, and types of urinary incontinence.
    - Urinary Incontinence.  Describes diagnosis,
        treatment, and types of urinary incontinence.
    - Urinary Incontinence in Adults.  Summary
        statement of National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference.
    - Urinary Incontinence: Professional Materials.
        Bibliography of resources.
    - Urinary Incontinence: Patient Materials.
        Bibliography of resources.
The following publication is available from the National Institute on Aging Information Center, 2209 Distribution Circle, Silver Spring, MD  20910; [phone].
    - Urinary Incontinence.  Facts for the aging.
The following publication is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC  20510; [phone].
    - Technologies for Managing Urinary Inconti-
        nence. A report to Congress.  Ask for the summary report.  (#HCS-33)
    INCONTINENCE
INCONTINENTIA PIGMENTI
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Incontinentia Pigmenti.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    INCONTINENTIA PIGMENTI
INDOOR AIR POLLUTION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Environmental Protection Agency's Indoor Air Division can provide you with fact sheets on a wide variety of Indoor Air Problems such as Sick Building Syndrome, tobacco smoke, office ventilation, and air cleaners.  They'll send you a summary of Air Cleaning Devices, as well as a directory of State Indoor Air Contacts.  Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers is another handbook for all air quality questions and remedies.
       Contact:
    Indoor Air Division
    Environmental Protection Agency
    ANR-445W
    Washington, DC  20460  [phone]
    INDOOR AIR POLLUTION
INDOOR AIR POLLUTION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Environmental Protection Agency's Indoor Air Division can provide you with fact sheets on a wide variety of Indoor Air Problems such as Sick Building Syndrome, tobacco smoke, office ventilation, and air cleaned
HYPOSPADIAS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Hypospadias.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPOSPADIAS
HYPOTENSION
See Low Blood Pressure
    HYPOTENSION
HYPOTHALAMUS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on the Hypothalamus for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying related diseases.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on the Hypothalamus.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPOTHALAMUS
HYPOTHERMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Accidental Hypothermia. They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPOTHERMIA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Hypothermia is available from the National Institute on Aging Information Center, 2209 Distribution Circle, Silver Spring, MD  20910; [phone].
    - A Winter Hazard for Older People: Accidental
        Hypothermia warns elderly persons to protect themselves against a progressive drop in deep body temperature that can be fatal if not detected in time and properly treated.  (#81-1464)
    HYPOTHERMIAx
HYPOTHYROIDISM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Goitrous Hypothyroidism for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPOTHYROIDISM
HYPOTONIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Hypotonia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    HYPOTONIA
HYPOVENTILATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hypoventilation for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPOVENTILATION
HYPOXIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hypoxia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPOXIA
HYPSARRHYTHMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Hypsarrhythmia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this condition, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    HYPSARRHYTHMIA
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IBD AND IBS
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    IBD AND IBSO
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ICELAND DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Iceland Disease. They cannot refer you to any
 experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    ICELAND DISEASE
ICHTHYOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Ichthyosis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ICHTHYOSIS
un@.t
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Ichthyosis and Related Disorders: An Anno-
        tated Bibliography, 1989.  An annotated bibliography of resources.  (#AR65, $4)
    ICHTHYOSIS
IDENTICAL TWINS
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    IDENTICAL TWINSS
IDIOPATHIC HYPERTROPHIC SUBAORTI
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis (IHSS) for you. They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    IDIOPATHIC HYPERTROPHIC SUBAORTIC STENOSIS
urSUBAORTI
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis (IHSS) for you. They also wR-445W
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HYPERTENSION
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    HYPERTENSION
HYPERTHERMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Hyperthermia (Heat Stroke/Heat Exhaustion).  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Hyperthermia (Heat Stroke/Exhaustion).  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    HYPERTHERMIA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Heat Used To Fight Some Cancers.
The following publication is available from the National Institute on Aging, Bldg. 31, Room 5C27, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - A Hot Weather Hazard for Older People:
        Hyperthermia.  (#89-2763)
    HYPERTHERMIA
HYPERTHYROIDISM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hyperthyroidism for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPERTHYROIDISM
HYPERTRIGLYCERIDEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hypertriglyceridemia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPERTRIGLYCERIDEMIA
HYPERURICEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hyperuricemia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPERURICEMIA
HYPERVENTILATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hyperventilation for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPERVENTILATION
HYPOBETALIPO- PROTEINEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hypobetalipoproteinemia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPOBETALIPO- PROTEINEMIA
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HYPOCOMPLEMENTEMIC GLOMERULONEPH
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hypocomplementemic Glomerulonephritis for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPOCOMPLEMENTEMIC GLOMERULONEPHRITIS
HYPOGLYCEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hypoglycemia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hypoglycemia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPOGLYCEMIA
HYPOGONADISM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hypogonadism for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Hypogonadism.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPOGONADISM
HYPOKALEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hypokalemia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPOKALEMIA
HYPOKALEMIC PERIODIC PARALYSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    HYPOKALEMIC PERIODIC PARALYSIS
HYPOLIPOPROTEINEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hypolipoproteinemia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPOLIPOPROTEINEMIA
HYPOPARATHYROIDISM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hypoparathyroidism for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPOPARATHYROIDISM
HYPOPITUITARISM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hypopituitarism for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPOPITUITARISM
Clearinghouses
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Ichthyosis and Related Disorders: An Anno-
        tat
HYDROCEPHALUS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Hydrocephalus.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this condition, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Hydrocephalus. If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYDROCEPHALUS
HYDROXYUREA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Hydroxyurea is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Hidroxiurea/Hydroxyurea. Provides informa-
        tion about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    HYDROXYUREA
HYPERACTIVITY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Hyperactivity.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Hyperactivity. If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Hyperactivity.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    HYPERACTIVITY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Hyperactivity is available from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bldg. 31, Room 2A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Facts About Childhood Hyperactivity.
The following publication on Hyperactivity is available from the National Institute of Mental Health, 5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05, Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Helping the Hyperactive Child.
    HYPERACTIVITY
HYPERBARIC OXYGENATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hyperbaric Oxygenation for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPERBARIC OXYGENATION
HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Hyperbilirubinemia.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hyperbilirubinemia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA
HYPERCALCEMIA
See Paget's Disease
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hypercalcemia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPERCALCEMIA
HYPERCALCIURIA
See Osteoporosis
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hypercalciuria for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPERCALCIURIA
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HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA
See Cholesterol
    HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA
HYPERGLYCEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hyperglycemia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPERGLYCEMIA
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HYPERKINESIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Hyperkinesis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    HYPERKINESIS
HYPERLIPIDEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hyperlipidemia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPERLIPIDEMIA
HYPERLIPOPROTEINEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hyperlipoproteinemia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPERLIPOPROTEINEMIA
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HYPERPARATHYROIDISM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hyperparathyroidism for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPERPARATHYROIDISM
HYPERPYREXIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Hyperpyrexia (heat stroke/heat exhaustion).  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPERPYREXIA
HYPERSENSITIVITY PNEUMONITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYPERSENSITIVITY PNEUMONITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Datasease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
HOOKWORM DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases can provide you with reference materials on Hookworm Disease and can refer you to other organizations.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    HOOKWORM DISEASE
HORMONES
See Menopause
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hormones for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Sex Hormones.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Hormones and Cancer.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    HORMONES
HORMONE THERAPY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Hormone Therapy is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, Washington, DC  20510-8025; [phone].
    - The Menopause, Hormone Therapy, and
        Women's Health-Background Paper.  (#OTA-BP-BA-88)
    HORMONE THERAPY
HOSPICE CARE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Hospice Care.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Hospice Care and Cancer.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    HOSPICE CARE
HOSPITAL COMPLAINTS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
On a toll-free hotline, the Office of Health Facilities will respond to your complaints about health facilities that offer free health care under the Hill-Burton law.  Complaints include denial of health care, discrimination, sanitary conditions, among others.
       Contact:
    Health Resource Service Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Room 11-03
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    [phone] in MD
    HOSPITAL COMPLAINTS
HOSPITAL INFECTIONS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hospital Infections for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HOSPITAL INFECTIONS
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication Household Hazards is available from the RCRA Hotline, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW, Washington, DC  20460; [phone], or [phone].
    - A Survey of Household Hazardous Wastes and
        Related Collection Programs.  Defines household hazardous wastes, their presence in our solid waste, different types of collection programs.
The following publication on Environmental Hazards is available from the Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, CO  81009.
    - Homebuyer's Guide to Environmental Hazards.
        (#432&, $.50)  Learn about environmental hazards, what to do, and where to get help.
    HOUSEHOLD HAZARDS
HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on the Human Growth Hormone. If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE
HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Hospital Infections for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS
HUNGER
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Hunger are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Hunger in Brief: Reports and Proposals for
        Expanded Federal Efforts.   (#86-703 SPR)
    - Summary of Reports Concerning Hunger in
        America, 1983-1986. (#86-791 SPR)
    HUNGER
HUNT'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Hunt's Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    HUNT'S DISEASE
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HUNTER'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hunter's Syndrome for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HUNTER'S SYNDROME
HUNTINGTON'S CHOREA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Huntington's Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, (IUMC) maintain a roster of Huntington's Disease patients and families.  Each of the families complete a family history questionnaire, and the statistics are used for research.  IUMC also acts as a broker between families and researchers, who  can request patients for a particular project from IUMC's database of patients and families.
       Contact:
    Medical Research Bldg.
    975 W. Walnut St.
    Indianapolis, IN  46202-5251
    [phone]
    HUNTINGTON'S CHOREA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Huntington's Disease are available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Huntington's Disease. A collection of
        scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    - Huntington's Disease 1992. Annual or
        Biennial Research Updates.
    HUNTINGTON'S CHOREAH
HURLER'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Hurler's Syndrome.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hurler's Syndrome for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HURLER'S SYNDROME
HYALINE MEMBRANE DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Hyaline Membrane Disease. If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hyaline Membrane Disease for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HYALINE MEMBRANE DISEASE
    HURLER'S SYNDROME
HISTIOCYTOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Histiocytosis.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Histiocytosis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HISTIOCYTOSIS
HISTOPLASMOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Histoplasmosis for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Histoplasmosis of the Eyes by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HISTOPLASMOSIS
HIVES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hives for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HIVES
HIV INFECTION
See AIDS
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline offers valuable information to the public about a wide range of sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV Infection and how to protect yourself from contracting it.
       Contact:
    National Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline
    P.O. Box 13827
    Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
    [phone]
The National Institute of Drug Abuse Helpline provides general phone information on drug abuse and on AIDS as it relates to intravenous drug users.  This hotline offers referrals to drug rehab centers. Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 a.m. Monday through Friday; 12 p.m. - 3 a.m. on weekends.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Drug Abuse Helpline
    (800) 662-HELP.
The National AIDS Information Clearinghouse can answer all your questions regarding HIV Infection.  They can make referrals, as well as send you brochures, posters, and reports.  They have access to information on over 300 AIDS films and videotapes, and can provide you with a printout of films and videos designed to target a specific audience, ranging from teenagers to physicians.  Each listing includes information on the producer, year, source, audience, and availability, as well as an abstract.
       Contact:
    National AIDS Information Clearinghouse
    P.O. Box 6003
    Rockville, MD  20850
    [phone]
    (800) 342-AIDS
    [phone] (Servicio en Espanol)
    [phone] (TTY-Deaf Access)
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on HIV Infection for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on HIV Infection.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on HIV and Oral Complications.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Building 31
    Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HIV INFECTION
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on HIV Infection is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, Washington, DC  20510-8025; [phone].
    - Difficult-To-Reuse Needles for the Prevention
        of HIV Infection Among Injection Drug Abusers.  (#OTA-BP-H-103)
The following publications on HIV Infection are available from the Centers for Disease Control National AIDS Clearinghouse, P.O. Box 6003, Rockville, MD  20849-6003; [phone].
    - HIV Infection in Two Brothers Receiving
        Intravenous Therapy for Hemophilia.  (#D137)
    - Tuberculosis: The Connection Between TB and
        HIV.  (#D484)
    - HIV Infection in Two Brothers Receiving
        Intravenous Therapy for Hemophilia.  (#D137)
    - Update: Transmission of HIV Infection During
        Invasive Dental Procedures - Florida.  (#D683)
    - Condoms for Prevention of Sexually Trans-
        mitted Diseases.  (#D127)
    - Publicly Funded HIV Counseling and Testing-
        United States, 1985-1989.  (#D541)
    - Open Meeting on the Risks of Transmission of
        Bloodborne Pathogens to Patients During Invasive Procedures.  (#D664)
    - AIDS Litigation Project: A National Survey of
        Federal, State, and Local Cases Before Courts and Human Rights Commissions.  (#D136)
    - American Foundation for AIDS Research
        AIDS/HIV Treatment Directory. (Current Issue)
    - Information about the AIDS Clinical studies
        Information Service.  (#B172)
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on HIV Infection is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Pediatric HIV Infection: Selected Research
        Issues.  (#IB89099)
    HIV INFECTIONdvis@
HODEOLUM
See Stye
    HODEOLUM
HODGKIN'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Hodgkin's Disease.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    HODGKIN'S DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Hodgkin's Disease is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - What You Need to Know About Hodgkin's
        Disease.  (#90-1555)
    HODGKIN'S DISEASE
HOLISTIC MEDICINE
See Alternative Medicine
    HOLISTIC MEDICINE
HOMELESSNESS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Resource Center On Homelessness and Mental Illness develops and distributes the newest information on the coordination of housing and services for homeless, mentally ill persons.  Supported in part by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, this program features an increased emphasis on the development, financing, and operation of housing for homeless, mentally ill persons. This Center publishes Access, a bi-monthly newsletter, and has free information packets and database searches.  They also have an organizational referral list, Organizations Concerned with Homelessness and Mental Illness, which includes information on more than 100 federal programs and national and state organizations working in the fields of homelessness and/or mental health.
       Contact:
    Policy Research Associates, Inc.
    262 Delaware Ave.
    Delmar, NY  12054  [phone]
    HOMELESSNESS
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Homelessness: Medical Conditions. (#91-201
        SPR)
    - Homelessness and Commitment: The Cases of
        Joyce Brown (a/k/a Billie Boggs). (#88-186 A)
    - Homeless Mentally Ill Persons: Problems and
        Programs. (#91-344 EPW)
    HOMELESSNESS
HOMEOPATHY
See Alternative Medicine
    HOMEOPATHY
HOMOCYSTINURIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Homocystinuria. If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Homocystinuria for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HOMOCYSTINURIA
HOMOSEXUALITY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) can send you information on fetal, maternal and child development, as well as materials on reproductive biology, contraception, mental retardation, and a host of other related fields.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    HOMOSEXUALITY
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Homosexuality are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Homosexuality and Immigration Law After the
        Immigration Act of 1990.  (#91-495 A)
    - Homosexual Rights: Legal Analysis of H.R.
        709/S 464, the "Civil Rights Amendments Act of 1987".  (#87-593 A)
    - An Overview of Legal Developments in
        Homosexual Rights.  (#85-717 A)
    - Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of
        Affectional or Sexual Orientation: Arguments for and Against Proposed Legislation.  (#87-825 GOV)
    - Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of
        Sexual Orientation: Arguments for and Against Proposed Legislation.  (#89-222 GOV)
    HOMOSEXUALITY
HOME TEST KITS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, Washington, DC  20510-8025; [phone].
    - Home Drug Infusion Therapy Under Medicare.
        (#OTA-H-509)
The following publications are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Urinalysis: Looking Into the Void.
    - Do It Yourself Medical Testing. (#FDA 86-
        4206)
    - How Am I?  Let Me Check.
    - Fact Sheet: Drugs of Abuse Tests.
    HOME TEST KITS
    HOMOSEXUALITY
    HYALINE MEMBRANE DISEASE
HERNIAS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Abdominal and Bladder Hernias  for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NDDIC to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify.
       Contact:
    National Digestive Diseases
    Information Clearinghouse
    Box NDDIC
    Bethesda, MD  20892  [phone]
    HERNIAS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box NDDIC, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Hiatal Hernia.
    HERNIAS
HERNIATED DISCS
See Back Problems
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Herniated Discs.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HERNIATED DISCS
HEROIN
See Drug Abuse
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information is the central point within the Federal Government for current print and audiovisual materials about alcohol and other drugs. They have information tailored to parents, teachers, youth, and others, as well as information about organizations and groups concerned with alcohol and other drug problems. They have publications, reports, newsletters, videos, posters, and more, as well as being able to provide comprehensive alcohol and other drug resource referrals. Call for your free catalogue.
       Contact:
    National Clearinghouse for Alcohol
    and Drug Information
    P.O. Box 2345
    Rockville, MD  20852
    [phone]
    [phone]
    HEROIN
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD  20852; [phone].
    - Heroin. Fact sheet gives basic information
        about the psychological and physiological effects.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Heroin: Legalization for Medical Use.  (#88-86
        SPR)
    HEROIN
HERPES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline offers valuable information to the public about a wide range of sexually transmitted diseases, including Herpes and how to protect yourself from contracting them.
       Contact:
    National Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline
    P.O. Box 13827
    Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
    [phone]
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Herpes Simplex Virus (Type II) for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Herpes Simplex Virus and Oral Lesions.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on the Effect of Herpes Simplex on the Eyes by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892  [phone]
    HERPES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Herpes is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Herpes.  Booklet written to help the general
        public make intelligent decisions.
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 7A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Genital Herpes. Discusses symptoms, treat-
        ment, and prevention. (#84-2005)
The following publication on Herpes is available from the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Herpes (Medicine for the Public). (#85-858)
    HERPES
HERPES ZOSTER  (SHINGLES)
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Herpes Zoster-Varicella Infections for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Herpes Zoster (Shingles).  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    HERPES ZOSTER  (SHINGLES)
HIATAL HERNIAS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hiatal Hernias for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892  [phone]
    HIATAL HERNIAS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Hiatal Hernia.  (#92-498)
    HIATAL HERNIAS
HICCUPS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hiccups for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HICCUPS
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The High Blood Pressure Information Center is a source of information and educational materials on controlling high blood pressure.  Print and audiovisual materials (for professionals and the public), as well as information on locations and services of community programs and activities are available.  A free newsletter, Info Memo, covers topics of interest concerning blood pressure, cholesterol and smoking and is published as needed.
       Contact:
    High Blood Pressure Information Center
    4733 Bethesda Ave., Suite 530
    Bethesda, MD  20814
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on High Blood Pressure for you. They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on High Blood Pressure.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892  [phone]#
    HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on High Blood Pressure are available from the High Blood Pressure Information Center, 4733 Bethesda Ave., Suite 530, Bethesda, MD  20814, [phone].
    - Community Guide to High Blood Pressure
        (#82-2333)
    - High Blood Pressure: Things You and Your
        Family Should Know (#86-2025)
    - High Blood Pressure and What You Can Do
        About It.
    - Blacks and High Blood Pressure. Offers
        information on prevalence, and need for treatment.
    - Heart Attacks.  Facts about the leading cause
        of death in the U.S.
    - High Blood Pressure & What You Can Do
        About It.  An overview of high blood pressure.
    - High Blood Pressure:  Things You and Your
        Family Should Know.  Basic leaflet about high blood pressure (Spanish).
    - Living With Hypertension.  Series of five
        pamphlets lets patients know they are in control of their hypertension.
    - The Physician's Guide: How to Help Your
        Hypertensive Patients Stop Smoking.  Shows what doctors can do within a busy office practice to persuade hypertensive patients to stop smoking.  (#84-1271)
The following publications are available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD 20892; [phone].
    - Questions About Weight, Salt and High Blood
        Pressure.  (#88-1459)
    - The Public and High Blood Pressure. (#85-
        2118)
    - The 1988 Report of the Joint National Com-
        mittee on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure. (#88-1088)
    - Cyclosporine-Associated Hypertension.
        (#NN333) Information on incidence, characteristics, mechanisms, and drug management of cyclosporine-associated hypertension (CAH) are presented.
    - Diagnosis and Management of Hypertension--
        1987. (#89-2968)
    - Physician's Guide: How to Help Your Hyper-
        tensive Patients Stop Smoking.  (#84-1271)
    - Working Group Report on the Heart in
        Hypertension.  (#91-3033)
    HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE art@)
HIGH-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS
See Cholesterol
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on High-Density Lipoproteins (HDL) for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart,Lung and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (301) 496-42365
    HIGH-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS
HIRSCHSPRUNG'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hirschsprung's Diseases, which is a problem with the colon. They will send you any journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    HIRSCHSPRUNG'S DISEASE
HIRSUTISM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Hirsutism.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HIRSUTISM
    HIRSCHSPRUNG'S DISEASE
HIRSUTISM
Clearinghouses/Hotishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Urinalysis: Looking Into the Void.
    - Do It Yourself Medical Testing. (#FDA 86-
        4206)
HEBEPHRENIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) maintains data bases that index and abstract documents from the worldwide literature pertaining to Hebephrenia and Mental Illness. In addition to scientific journals, there are references to audiovisuals, dissertations, government documents and reports. Contact NIMH for searches on specific subjects.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    HEBEPHRENIA
HEMIPLEGIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Hemiplegia. They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    HEMIPLEGIA
HEMODIALYSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Hemodialysis.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that this and other related diseases.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
    HEMODIALYSIS
HEMOGLOBIN GENETICS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hemoglobin Genetics for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this topic.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HEMOGLOBIN GENETICS
HEMOGLOBINOPATHIES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hemoglobinopathies for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HEMOGLOBINOPATHIES
HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hemolytic Anemia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hemolytic Anemia for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA
HEMOLYTIC DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Hemolytic Disease in Newborns.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hemolytic Disease (Newborn) for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HEMOLYTIC DISEASE
HEMOPHILIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hemophilia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HEMOPHILIA
HEMOPHILUS INFLUENZA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hemophilus Influenza  for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HEMOPHILUS INFLUENZA
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HEMORRHAGIC DIATHESIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hemorrhagic Diathesis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hemorrhagic Diathesis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HEMORRHAGIC DIATHESIS
HEMORRHOIDS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hemorrhoids for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hemorrhoids for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HEMORRHOIDS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box NDDIC, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Hemorrhoids.
    HEMORRHOIDS4A@8
HEMOSIDEROSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hemosiderosis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HEMOSIDEROSIS
HENOCH-SCHONLEIN PURPURA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Henoch-Schonlein Purpura  for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Henoch-Schonlein Purpura.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HENOCH-SCHONLEIN PURPURA
HEPATITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hepatitis for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hepatitis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NDDIC to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify.
       Contact:
    National Digestive Diseases
    Information Clearinghouse
    Box NDDIC
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The Centers for Disease Control's Voice Information System allows anyone using a touchtone phone to obtain pre-recorded information on Hepatitis, and many other conditions.  This service offers information about Hepatitis, symptoms and prevention methods, immunization requirements, current statistics, recent disease outbreak, and available printed materials.  The system is available 24 hours a day, although the health professionals are available Monday through Friday, 8-4:30.
       Contact:
    Centers for Disease Control
    Information Resources Management Office
    Mail Stop C-15, 1600 Clifton Rd., NE
    Atlanta, GA  30333  [phone]
    HEPATITIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Hepatitis is available from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box NDDIC, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Hepatitis B Prevention: A Resource Guide
        1990. Directory of 64 national, state, and local organizations that provide hepatitis B prevention services.  Also includes a bibliography with 347 citations to professional and patient literature about hepatitis B prevention. 251 pages. (#DD-90)
The following publication on Hepatitis is available from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD  20850; [phone].
    - Alcoholic Hepatitis: A Practical Guide for
        Physicians and Other Health Care Professionals.  Covers diagnosis and treatment of liver disease.
    HEPATITIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Hepatitis is available from the National Digestive Di01) 496-3583
    HIRSCHSPRUN
HEALTH STATISTICS
See Appendix C
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Center for Health Statistics collects, analyzes, and distributes data on health in the United States.  Materials available include statistical data on health, nutrition, vital statistics such as births and divorces, health care delivery, dental health, health resources utilization, health care personnel, families, contraception, and health care economics.
       Contact:
    Centers for Disease Control
    6525 Belcrest Rd., Room 1064
    Hyattsville, MD  20782
    [phone]
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report is published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and in each issue the CDC examines the data on a specific health topic, including such things as abortion, AIDS, measles, pediatric nutrition, smoking and more.  At the end of each report, references are listed.  You can call the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report office to see if they have a report on your topic of interest, but you must order the publication from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; [phone].
       Contact:
    Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
    Centers for Disease Control
    1600 Clifton Rd., NE
    Atlanta, GA 30333
    [phone]
A state's health care registration system is often the best place to start researching specific health data for an entire state's population.  In addition, each state makes available its annual health report in a number of formats.  See Appendix C for information about your state's health statistics, as well as the services and products they offer.
    HEALTH STATISTICS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Health Resources and Services Administration, Office of Data Analysis and Management, Parklawn Bldg. Room 8-43, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Inventory of U.S. Health Care Databases,
        1976-1987.  Presents abstracts of more than 300 health care databases created or maintained by both public and private sector agencies and organizations.
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HEARING AIDS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NICHD) can send you a packet of information regarding Hearing Aids, including such pamphlets to explain the different types of hearing loss, hearing aids, hearing aid use and maintenance and more.  Call for your free packet.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness and
    Other Communication Disorders Clearinghouse
    1010 Wayne Ave., Suite 300
    Silver Spring, MD 20910
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
    HEARING AIDS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Hearing Aids is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Facts about Hearing and Hearing Aids.
        Discusses the causes of and treatment for hearing loss and the selection, use, and care of hearing aids.  (#79-4016)
The following publications are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Hearing Aids: A Link to the World.
    - When Bells Are Ringing (But There Aren't Any
        Bells).
    - Cochlear Implant.
    - It's Not Only A Good Idea, It's Also The Law.
    - Tuning In On Hearing Aids.
    - Facts About Hearing and Hearing Aids.
    (#FDA 79-4016)
The following publication on Hearing Aids is available from the Federal Trade Commission, Office of Consumer Education, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Washington, DC 20580; [phone].
    - Hearing Aids. Describes the types of hearing
        loss, purchase suggestions for hearing aids, purchase agreements and Federal standards for sales.
    HEARING AIDS
HEARING LOSS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Hearing Disorders. They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this condition, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Hearing Loss and Aging.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Hearing Loss.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that this and other related diseases.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
    HEARING LOSS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC  20510; [phone].
    - Hearing Impairment and Elderly People. A
        report to Congress.  Ask for the summary report.  (#BP-BA-30)
The following publication and video on Hearing Loss are available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Hearing Impairment.  A booklet to educate
        consumers and allow them to make informed medical decisions.
    - Hearing Impairment: The Invisible Handicap.
        Video to help the general public make intelligent decisions.
The following publication is available from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, Bldg. 31, Room 3C35, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Hearing Loss.  (#82-157)
The following video is available from Modern Talking Picture Service, 5000 Park St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709; (800) 243-MTPS.
    - The Pleasure of Hearing.  Video helps
        recognize hearing impairment, overcome inhibitions about seeking help.
    HEARING LOSS
HEART ATTACKS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Heart Attacks for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HEART ATTACKS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the High Blood Pressure Information Center, 4733 Bethesda Ave., Suite 530, Bethesda, MD  20814; [phone].
    - Heart Attacks.  Facts about the leading cause
        of death in the U.S.
The following video is available from Modern Talking Picture Service, 5000 Park St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709; (800) 243-MTPS.
    - Heart Attacks.  Video talks about heart
        attacks: symptoms, causes, risk factors, treatment and research.
    HEART ATTACKS
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HEARTBURN
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse will respond to your requests for information about Heartburn and distributes information to health professionals, people with digestive diseases, and the general public.  They have many publications, as well as a news bulletin.
       Contact:
    National Digestive Diseases
    Information Clearinghouse
    Box NDDIC
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HEARTBURN
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box NDDIC, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Heartburn.
    - Esophageal Reflux.  Information packet.
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HEART DISEASE
See Cardiovascular Disease
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cholesterol Education Program acts as a clearinghouse to inform the public about Cardiovascular Disease.   The Program works to increase the general public's awareness about the importance of having their blood cholesterol levels checked, knowing what their cholesterol levels are, and taking steps to lower elevated levels.  They also develop materials for the worksite and the schools.
       Contact:
    National Institutes of Health
    Building 31, Room 4A-21
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    HEART DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Foods For Health: Report of the Pilot Program.
        Shares the results of a one-year experiment to increase consumer awareness and knowledge about nutrition as it relates to cardiovascular risk factors.  (#83-2036)
    - Artificial Heart and Assist Devices. (#85-2723)
    - The Healthy Heart Handbook for Women.
        Self-help guide answers many questions about women and cardiovascular disease.
    - With Every Beat of Your Heart: An Ideabook
        for Community Heart Health Programs.  Basic information for use in starting or expanding a heart health program.
    - Test Your Healthy Heart "I.Q.". True-false test
        of heart disease. (#88-2724)
    - Directory of Cardiovascular Resources for
        Minority Population.  Describes available materials on cardiovascular disease.
    - Small Business Basics: Guidelines for Heart
        and Lung Health at the Workplace.  Guidelines for establishing heart and lung health programs and practices in the workplace.
    - Play Your Cards Right...Stay Young at Heart:
        A Heart Health Nutrition Education Program.  Kit designed to help program planners implement a heart healthy eating program at their worksite cafeteria, restaurant, school, or other eating establishment.
The following publication is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Risk of Heart Disease.  (#89-2985)  Discusses
        new findings in clinical cardiology, new techniques to diagnose abnormalities in the pumping function of the heart, and new concepts in treating people who come to the hospital with an acute heart attack.
    HEART DISEASE
HEART-LUNG MACHINES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Heart-Lung Machines for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying these devices.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HEART-LUNG MACHINES
HEART MURMURS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Heart Murmurs for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HEART MURMURS
HEART TRANSPLANTS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Heart Transplantation for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HEART TRANSPLANTS
HEAT STROKE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Heat Stroke and Aging.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HEAT STROKE
ng 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HEART TRANSPLANTS
HEBEPHRENIA
HEAD INJURIES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Head Injuries. They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Head Injuries.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that this and other related diseases.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
    HEAD INJURIES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31, Room 8A06, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone] or [phone].
    - Head Injury: Hope through Research. Discus-
        ses ways to prevent head injuries and the resulting damage from different types of injuries, as well as rehabilitation techniques.  (#84-2478)
    - Head Injury. Discusses hope through
        research.
    HEAD INJURIES
HEAD LICE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Head Lice (Pediculosis) for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HEAD LICE
HEALTH CARE COSTS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Health Care Financing Administration and Social Security Administration collect statistics on health, health care, and health care financing.  They distribute data on a wide variety of topics, such as spending on health care services, the age of recipients of services, and health problems.
       Contact:
    Health Care Financing Administration
    200 Independence Ave., SW, Room 423-H
    Washington, DC  20201
    [phone]
    Office of Research and Statistics
    Social Security Administration
    1875 Connecticut Ave., NW
    Washington, DC  20009
    [phone]
    HEALTH CARE COSTS
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Health Care Costs are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - AIDS: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome;
        Selected References. (#89-333 L)
    - Appropriations for Selected Health Programs,
        FY 1980-FY 1991 (#91-769 EPW)
    - Controlling Health Care Costs. (#90-64 EPW)
    - Elderly Home Care: Tax Incentives and
        Proposals for Change. (#89-662 E)
    - Generic Drugs and the Elderly; Issues and
        Policy Considerations. (#91-792 SPR)
    - Health Care: Archived Issue Brief. (#IB87009)
    - Health Care Costs and Cost Containment,
        Audio Brief. (#AB50216)
    - Health Care Costs and Cost Containment.
        (#LTR91-878)
    - Health Care Costs at the End of Life. (#90-
        368 EPW)
    - Health Care Cost Containment: Bibliography-
        in-Brief, 1986-1988. (#88-376 L)
    - Health Care Costs: Info Pack. (#IP223H)
    - Health Care Expenditures and Prices: Issue
        Brief. (#IB77066)
    - Health Care Financing and Health Insurance:
        A Glossary of Terms. (#88-539 EPW)
    - Health Care: Issue Brief. (#IB87009)
    - Health Care Issues for the 102nd Congress.
        (#91-128 EPW)
    - Health Insurance and the Uninsured:
        Background Data and Analysis. (#88-537 EPW)
    - Health Insurance Coverage: Characteristics of
        the Insured and Uninsured Populations. (#91-618 EPW)
    - National Health Expenditures: Trends from
        1960-1989. (#91-588 EPW)
    HEALTH CARE COSTS  (#@
HEALTH CARE POLICY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR) is the primary source of Federal support for research on problems related to the quality and delivery of health services.  AHCPR programs evaluate health services, assess technologies, improve access to new scientific and technical information for research users.  Research findings are disseminated through publications, conferences, and workshops.  Materials are available on medical treatment effectiveness, health care costs and utilizations, health care expenditures, health information systems, health technology assessment, and funding opportunities for grants and contracts.
       Contact:
    Agency for Health Care Policy
    and Research
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    HEALTH CARE POLICY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Subcommittee on Housing and Consumer Interests, Room 717, O'Neill HOB, 300 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC  20515; [phone].
    - Women Health Care Consumers: Shortchanges
        in Medical Research and Treatment.
The following publication is available from the Subcommittee on Health on Long-Term Care, Room 377, Ford HOB, 2nd & D Sts., SW, Washington, DC  20515; [phone].
    - The Nation's Long-Term Health Care Crisis.
The following video is available from Modern Talking Picture Service, 5000 Park St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709; (800) 243-MTPS.
    - First Comes Caring.  Video on physicians and
        medical advances.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Health Care Policy are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - The Canadian Health Care System.  (#90-95
        EPQ)
    - Catastrophic Health Insurance: Medicare.
        (#IB87106)
    - Catastrophic Health Insurance: Bibliography-
        in-Brief, 1986-1988. (#88-401 L)
    - Catastrophic Health Insurance: Info Pack.
        (#IP370C)
    - Catastrophic Health Insurance: Medicare; Issue
        Brief.  (#IB87106)
    - Financing Catastrophic Health Care: Possible
        Effects on Marginal and Average Income Tax Rates.  (#89-132 E)
    - Health Care Access: Federal Policy Issues; Info
        Pack.  (#IP421H)
    - Health Care: Archived Issue Brief. (#IB87009)
    - Health Care Financing and Health Insurance:
        A Glossary of Terms. (#88-539 EPW)
    - Health Care for Children: Federal Programs
        and Policies. (#88-217 EPW)
    - Health Care: Issue Brief.  (#IB87009)
    - Health Care.  (#IB87009)
    - Health Care Expenditures and Prices.
        (#IB77066)
    - The Japanese Health Care System. (#89-572
        EPW)
    - Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988
        (P.L. 100-360). (#89-155 EPW)
    HEALTH CARE POLICY
HEALTH FACILITIES
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Health Facilities are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Community Health Centers and the Primary
        Care Block Grant.  (#86-899 EPW)
    - Community Services under Medicaid for
        Persons With Mental Retardation: Archived Issue Brief.  (#IB89135)
    - Description of Residential Facilities for the
        Elderly.  (#84-19 EPW)
    - Rural Hospitals.  (#89-296 EPW)
    - Rural Hospitals under Medicare's Prospective
        Payment System and the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 (P.L. 99-509). (#87-816 EPW)
    - Advance Directives and Health Care Facilities.
        (#91-117 EPW)
    HEALTH FACILITIES
HEALTH FOODS
See Food
See Nutrition
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
Food and Nutrition Information Center can provide you with a wealth of information on food and nutrition topics. They have bibliographies ready and a data base through which they can search any food or nutrition subject.
       Contact:
    Food and Nutrition Information Center
    National Agricultural Library
    Room 304
    Beltsville, MD 20705
    [phone]
    HEALTH FOODS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - The Confusing World of Health Foods.
        Provides general information about foods sold as health foods and about such terms as "organic".  (#84-2108)
    HEALTH FOODS
HEALTH FRAUD
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Top 10 Health Frauds.
    - Quackery Targets Teens.
    - EMS: Electrical Muscle Stimulaters.
    - Critiquing Quack Ads.
    - Quackery: The Billion Dollar Miracle Business.
        (#FDA 85-4200)
    - EMS Fraudulent Flab Remover.
    - Open Season on Quacks.
    - The Big Quack Attack.  (#FDA 80-4022)
    - The Gadget Quacks.
The following publication is available from the Subcommittee on Health on Long-Term Care, Room 377, Ford HOB, 2nd & D Sts., SW, Washington, DC  20515; [phone].
    - Innovation in Telemarketing Frauds and
        Scams.
    HEALTH FRAUD
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HEALTH INSURANCE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) looks at trends relating to treatment of alcoholism and insurance financing issues.  It advocates adequate health insurance coverage for alcoholism treatment, and conducts studies on this topic, which are available to the public.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Alcohol
    Abuse and Alcoholism
    5600 Fishers Lane, Room 16-95
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    HEALTH INSURANCE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Health Insurance is available from the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research Publications Clearinghouse, P.O. Box 8547, Silver Spring, MD 20907; [phone].
    - Checkup on Health Insurance Choices. De-
        scribes different types of health insurance, worksheets, checklists, and a glossary of health insurance terms to help people understand their insurance options.
The following publications on Health Insurance are available from the Office of Technology Assessment, Washington, DC  20510-8025; [phone].
    - Genetic Tests and Health Insurance: Results of
        a Survey.  (#OTA-BP-BA-98)
    - Does Health Insurance Make A Difference?.
        (#OTA-BP-H-99)
The following publication on Health Insurance is available from the Subcommittee on Health on Long-Term Care, Room 377, Ford HOB, 2nd & D Sts., SW, Washington, DC  20515; [phone].
    - Abuses in the Sale of Long-Term Care
        Insurance to the Elderly.
The following publication on Health Insurance is available from the Subcommittee on Retirement Income and Employment, Room 714, O'Neill HOB, 300 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC  20515; [phone].
    - Nationalized Health Insurance: The Lessons of
        Catastrophic Care.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Health Insurance are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Health Insurance: Issue Brief.  (#IB91093)
    - Health Insurance: Info Pack.  (#IP072H)
    - Health Insurance: Approaches for Universal
        Coverage.  (#90-568 EPW)
    - Health Insurance and the Uninsured: Back-
        ground Data and Analysis, Education and Public Welfare Division. (#88-537 EPW)
    - Increasing Access to Health Insurance: Audio
        Brief.  (#AB50166)
    - Catastrophic Health Insurance: Medicare.
        (#IB87106)
    - Catastrophic Health Insurance: Info Pack.
        (#IP370C)
    - Catastrophic Health Insurance: Bibliography-
        -in-Brief, 1986-1988. (#88-401 L)
    - Long-Term Care for the Elderly.  (#IB88098)
    - Mandated Employer Provided Health
        Insurance. (#IB87168)
    - Private Health Insurance: Continuation
        Coverage. (#IB87182)
    - Access to Health Care and Health Insurance:
        Bibliography-in-Brief, 1986-1987. (#88-27 L)
    - The Canadian Health Care System. (#90-95
        EPQ)
    - Employees Group Health Insurance Benefits
        Continuation under COBRA.  (#91-97 A)
    - Employer Provided Health Insurance:
        Comparison of the Major Provisions of the "Minimum Health Benefits for All Workers Act" (S. 1265/H.R. 2508). (#88-588 EPW)
    - Health Insurance Continuation Coverage under
        COBRA: Issue Brief. (#IB87182)
    - Health Insurance Coverage: Characteristics of
        the Insured and Uninsured Populations.  (#91-618 EPW)
    - Health Insurance: Employer Benefits Required
        under COBRA and Pending Proposals.  (#IP389H)
    - Health Insurance Legislation in the 102nd
        Congress.  (#91-564 EPW)
    - Health Insurance that Supplements Medicare:
        Background Material and Data.  (#89-421 EPW)
    - Private Health Insurance Continuation
        Coverage; Issue Brief. (#IB87182)
    - Private Health Insurance Continuation
        Coverage: Legislative History of Title X of COBRA.  (#87-613 EPW)
    HEALTH INSURANCE
HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Health Maintenance Organizations are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO)
        and Employer Group Health Plans.  (#91-261 EPW)
    - Health Maintenance Organizations:
        Bibliography-in-Brief, 1983-1987.  (#88-87 L)
    HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Health Professionals are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
        of 1988 (CLIA). (#90-421 EPW)
    - Health Professions Education and Nurse
        Training Programs: Titles VI and VIII; Issue Brief.  (#IB88055)
    - Health Professions Education and Nurse
        Training Programs: Titles VII and VIII of the Public Health Service Act.  (#IB88055)
    - HIV Infected Health Care Workers: The Legal
        Issues.  (#91-598 A)
    - HIV Infected Health Care Workers: The Medi-
        cal and Scientific Issues. (#91-622 SPR)
    - Life-Sustaining Technologies: Medical and
        Moral Issues. (#91-45 SPR)
    - Medicare Payments to Hospitals and
        Physicians: Info Pack.  (#IP317M)
    - Medicare Physician Payment Reform. (#91-643
        EPW)
    - Medicare: Physicians Payments. (88-658 EPW)
    - Medicare: Physician Referrals to Clinical
        Laboratories. (#90-439 EPW)
    - Medicare's Peer Review Organizations. (#90-
        273 EPW)
    - National Health Service Corps. (91-729 EPW)
    - Nurses: Supply and Demand; Bibliography-
        in-Brief 1981-1988. (#88-729 L)
    HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
HEALTH SPAS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC  20580; [phone].
    - Health Spas: Exercise Your Rights. Explains
        what to consider when you join a health spa, as well as what to do when you have a complaint.  The Consumer Protection Division of your State Attorney General's Office can handle complaints against health spas.
    HEALTH SPAS
    HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
HEALTH SPAS
HANDICAPPED
See Disabilities
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Clearinghouse on the Handicapped will respond to your questions by referring you to organizations that supply information to and about handicapped individuals. They also can send you material on federal benefits, funding, and legislation for the handicapped.
       Contact:
    Switzer Building
    Room 3132, 330 C Street SW
    Washington, DC  20202
    [phone]
The ERIC Clearinghouse on Handicapped and Gifted Children gathers and distributes educational information on all disabilities across all age levels.  They have publications, digests (2-4 page summaries of current topics), Research Briefs, Issue Briefs, Directories of currently funded research, topical INFO packets and Flyer Files.
       Contact:
    Council for Exceptional Children
    1920 Association Dr.
    Reston, VA  22091
    [phone]
The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Handicaps helps parents of Handicapped children locate services and parent support groups.  It also focuses on the needs of rural areas, culturally diverse populations, and severely handicapped people.  This center also provides information on vocational/transitional issues, special education, and legal rights and advocacy.  It provides fact sheets on specific disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, hearing impairments, Down's syndrome, epilepsy, learning disabilities, mental retardation, physical disabilities, speech and language impairments, spina bifida, visual impairments.
       Contact:
    The National Information Center
    for Children and Youth with Handicaps
    P.O. Box 1492
    Washington, DC  20013
    [phone]
The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research can fill you in on the newest developments in rehabilitation methods and devices for people of all ages with physical and mental handicaps, especially those who are severely disabled.  They also have all kinds of statistical data on disabilities and research funding information are also available.  Ask for a copy of their program directory which includes information on the projects they are funding for the year.
       Contact:
    Department of Education
    Mary E. Switzer Building
    MS-2305
    330 C St., SW
    Washington, DC  20202
    [phone]
    HANDICAPPED
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on the Handicapped are available from the National Information Center for Handicapped Children and Youth, P.O. Box 1492, Washington, DC  20013; [phone], [phone].
    - Parents' Guide to Accessing Programs for
        Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers with Handicaps.
    - Parents' Guide to Accessing Parent Programs,
        Community Services, and Record Keeping.
    - Life After School for Children with Disabilities:
        Answers to Questions.
    - Parents Ask about Employment and Financial
        Assistance.
    - A Parent's Guide: Accessing the ERIC
        Resource Collection.
    - A Parent's Guide to Doctors, Disabilities, and
        the Family.
    - A Parent's Guide:  Planning a Move; Mapping
        Your Strategy.
    - A Parent's Guide: Special Education and
        Related Services: Communicating Through Letter Writing.
The following publication on Devices for the Handicapped is available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Regulatory Requirements for Devices for the
        Handicapped.  (#FDA 87-4221)
The following publication on the Handicapped is available from the National Health Information Center, P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC  20013; [phone], or [phone] in DC metro area.
    - Healthfinder: Family Care. Provides informa-
        tion on support services offered by national organizations and foundations as well as government services available to individuals with handicaps or disabilities.
The following publication on the Handicapped is available from the Food & Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, Room 304, Beltsville, MD  20705-2351; [phone].
    - Nutrition and the Handicapped. Designed to
        help you locate resources on this topic.
    HANDICAPPEDonso@
HANDICAPPED CHILDREN
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Information Center for Handicapped Children and Youth (NICHCY) helps parents of Handicapped Children and disabled adults locate services for the handicapped, along with providing information on learning disabilities through newsletters, parent guides, and other helpful publications.
       Contact:
    The National Information Center
    for Handicapped Children and Youth
    P.O. Box 1492
    Washington, DC  20013
    [phone]
    [phone]
    HANDICAPPED CHILDREN
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Surgeon General's Workshop on Children With
        Handicaps and Their Families.  (#B118)
    - Technology-Dependent Children: Hospital v.
        Home Care.  (#B316)
    - Four Critical Junctures: Support for Parents of
        Children With Special Needs.  (#C016)
    HANDICAPPED CHILDREN
HANSEN'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hansen's Disease for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HANSEN'S DISEASE
HAPPY PUPPET SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Happy Puppet Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    HAPPY PUPPET SYNDROME
HARADA'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Harada's Disease by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HARADA'S DISEASE
HARDENING OF THE ARTERIES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hardening of the Arteries for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HARDENING OF THE ARTERIES
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HARELIP
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Clearinghouse can provide you with information regarding Harelip, as well as directing you to other organizations dealing with this condition.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness and Other
    Communication Disorders Clearinghouse
    1010 Wayne Ave., Suite 300
    Silver Spring, MD 20910
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
    HARELIP
 w@eT
HASHIMOTO'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hashimoto's Disease for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HASHIMOTO'S DISEASE
HAVERHILL FEVER  (Rat Bite Fever
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases can provide you with reference materials on Haverhill Fever, which is an infectious disease transmitted by a rat bite.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    HAVERHILL FEVER  (Rat Bite Fever)
HAY FEVER
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hay Fever for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HAY FEVER
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
When Hazardous Substances are released into a specific area, such as when a train car carrying chlorine derails or a truck with pesticides overturns, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry evaluates the potential impact the accident may have on the health of the surrounding community. If such an accident has occurred in your neighborhood, you can request that a health assessment be conducted. This office also sponsors Citizens' Roundtables, which give communities the opportunity to express their needs and concerns. They also offer educational materials on the health effects and medical surveillance of people exposed to hazardous substances, including a series of self-instructional documents called Case Studies in Environmental Medicine.
       Contact:
    Agency for Toxic Substances
    and Disease Registry
    1600 Clifton Rd., NE
    Atlanta, GA  30333
    [phone]
Are you concerned that your home or environment may be polluted by a Hazardous Substance?  The Public Information Center can provide you with information regarding hazardous substances, as well as direct you to other hotlines and sources of information more specific to your request.
       Contact:
    Public Information Center
    Environmental Protection Agency
    401 M St., SW
    Washington, DC 20460
    [phone]
    HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Hazardous Substances is available from the Public Information Center PM211 B, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW, Washington, DC  20460; [phone].
    - Hazardous Substances In Our Environment: A
        Citizen's Guide to Understanding Health Risks and Reducing Exposure.   Helps answer your questions about health risks from hazardous substances after reading statements in newspapers, book and government reports.   Part 1 describes different hazardous substances and how they get into your environment, and Part 2 describes government actions, community activities and personal actions you can take.  Also included is a list of publications and resources for further information.
    HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
HEADACHES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Headaches. They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    HEADACHES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31, Room 8A06, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone] or [phone].
    - Headache.  (#84-158)
    - Headache.  Discusses hope through research.
    - Headache.  Contains a collection of scientific
        articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    HEADACHESHele from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, B
    HEALTH INSURANCE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Health Resources a
GRIPPE
See Flu
    GRIPPE
GROWTH HORMONE DEFICIENCY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Growth Hormone Deficiency for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Growth Hormone Deficiency.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GROWTH HORMONE DEFICIENCY
GUILLAIN-BARRE SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Guillain-Barre Syndrome (Polyneuritis).  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone] or [phone]
    GUILLAIN-BARRE SYNDROME
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Guillain-Barre Syndrome is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Collection of
        scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    GUILLAIN-BARRE SYNDROME
GUM DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Gum Disease.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GUM DISEASE
GYNECOMASTIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Gynecomastia.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Gynecomastia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GYNECOMASTIA
GYRATE ATROPHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Gyrate Atrophy by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GYRATE ATROPHY
HAILEY'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hailey's Disease for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HAILEY'S DISEASE
HAIR LOSS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Hair Loss.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
Is your hair line receding or are you thinning on top? Our government's hair and drug experts have determined that over the counter hair grower or hair loss prevention drug products don't do their job.
       Contact:
    Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
    Food and Drug Administration
    HFD-100, Room 14B45
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    HAIR LOSS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Hair Too Little: Synthetic Hair Implants.
    HAIR LOSS
HAIR REMOVAL
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Hair Too Little: Some Basics on Hair Removal
        Products.
The following publication on Hair Removal is available from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO 81002.
    - Hair: A Personal Statement. Get the latest
        research on hair loss; what's been tested and what does and does not work, transplants, how everyday hair grooming influences hair growth, and more. (#534Z).
    HAIR REMOVAL
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HAIR SPRAY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Office of Cosmetics at the Food and Drug Administration handles questions and concerns about hair sprays.  There is no mandatory registration of hair spray, but they can provide you with some information regarding the product, and will take complaints.
       Contact:
    Office of Cosmetics and Colors
    Food and Drug Administration
    200 C St., SW
    Washington, DC 20204
    [phone]
    HAIR SPRAY
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HAIRY TONGUE
See Black Tongue
    HAIRY TONGUE
HALITOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) can provide you with some information regarding Halitosis (bad breath).
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    HALITOSIS
HALLERVORDEN- SPATZ DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Hallervorden-Spatz Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    HALLERVORDEN- SPATZ DISEASE
HAND, FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Coxsackie Virus (Hand-Foot & Mouth Disease) for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Coxsackie Virus (Hand-Foot & Mouth Disease).  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    HAND, FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE
    HALLERVORDEN- SPATZ DISEASE
HAND, FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE
articles, pa
GLUTEN INTOLERANCE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Gluten Intolerance for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GLUTEN INTOLERANCE
GLYCOGEN STORAGE DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Glycogen Storage Disease for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Glycogen Storage Disease.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GLYCOGEN STORAGE DISEASE
GOITER
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Goiter for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GOITER
GONADS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Gonads.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GONADS
GONORRHEA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Gonorrhea for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline offers valuable information to the public about a wide range of sexually transmitted diseases, including Gonorrhea and how to protect yourself from contracting them.
       Contact:
    National Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline
    P.O. Box 13827
    Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
    [phone]
    GONORRHEA
GOODPASTURE'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Goodpasture's Syndrome for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Goodpasture's Syndrome for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GOODPASTURE'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Gout.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GOUT
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Arthritis Today.  Explains gout, rheumatoid
        arthritis, and osteoarthritis, and discusses treatment.  (#83-1945)
    GOUT
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GRAINS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Grains is available from the Food & Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, Room 304, Beltsville, MD  20705-2351; [phone].
    - Nutrient Composition of Selected Grains as
        Food, January 1986 - September 1990.  A list of current resources.  (#QB91-34)
    GRAINS
GRIEF
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) maintains data bases that index and abstract documents from the worldwide literature pertaining to Grief. In addition to scientific journals, there are references to audiovisuals, dissertations, government documents and reports. Contact NIMH for searches on specific subjects.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    GRIEF
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Grief is available from the National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Clearinghouse, 8201 Greensboro Dr., Suite 600, McLean, VA 22102; [phone].
    - The Grief of Children.  Discusses some of the
        ways that children express grief and that adults can help.
    GRIEF
GRANULOCYTOPENIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Granulocytopenia.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this condition and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Granulocytopenia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GRANULOCYTOPENIA
GRANULOMATOUS DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Granulomatous Diseases for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GRANULOMATOUS DISEASE
GRAPE CURE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on the Grape Cure.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    GRAPE CURE
GRAVE'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Grave's Disease (Eye Complications). by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Grave's Disease (General Information) for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GRAVE'S DISEASE
    GRAPE CURE
GRAVE'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on\
GERSON METHOD
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on the Gerson Method.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    GERSON METHOD
GERSTMANN'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Gerstmann's Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    GERSTMANN'S SYNDROME
GESTATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Gestation.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GESTATION
GESTATIONAL DIABETES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Gestational Diabetes.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GESTATIONAL DIABETES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Gestational Diabetes is available from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bldg. 31, Room 2A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Understanding Gestational Diabetes: A
        Practical Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy.  (#89-2788)
    GESTATIONAL DIABETES
GIARDIASIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Giardiasis for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GIARDIASIS
GIGANTISM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Gigantism for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GIGANTISM
GILBERT'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Gilbert's Syndrome for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GILBERT'S SYNDROME
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GILLES DE LA TOURETTE'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Gilles de la Tourette's Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disorder, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    GILLES DE LA TOURETTE'S DISEASE
GINGIVITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Gingivitis.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GINGIVITIS
GLAUCOMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) conducts research aimed at the prevention and nonsurgical treatment of cataracts and prevention of Glaucoma.  They have publications on these topics and can answer your questions regarding current research.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GLAUCOMA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Glaucoma is available from the Food & Drug Administration, HFE-88, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857; [phone].
    - Keeping An Eye on Glaucoma.  Discusses the
        control of glaucoma with drugs and surgery.  (#80-3105)
The following publications on Glaucoma are available from the National Eye Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 6A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Glaucoma.  (#89-651)
    - Vision Research: Report of the Glaucoma
        Panel, Part Four.  (#83-2474)
    GLAUCOMA
GLIOMAS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Gliomas.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    GLIOMAS
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GLOBOID CELL LEUKODYSTROPHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone] or [phone]
    GLOBOID CELL LEUKODYSTROPHY
GLOMERULONEPHRITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Glomerulonephritis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GLOMERULONEPHRITIS
GLUCOSE INTOLERANCE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Glucose Intolerance for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GLUCOSE INTOLERANCE
Cleari
KANNER'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Nat
GAUCHER'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Gaucher's Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]  [phone]
    GAUCHER'S DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Gaucher's Disease is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, Washington, DC  20510-8025; [phone].
    - Federal and Private Roles in the Development
        and Provision of Alglucerase Therapy for Gaucher Disease.  (#OTA-BP-H-104)
The following publication Gaucher's Disease is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Gaucher's Disease.  Contains a collection of
        scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    GAUCHER'S DISEASE
GENERIC DRUGS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
Do you want to know if the medicine you are taking has a generic equivalent? Call the Center for Drug Evaluation and they can provide you with information regarding Generic Drugs, as well as information as to whether or not a generic exists for your particular medicine.
       Contact:
    Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
    Food and Drug Administration
    HFD 100
    Room 14B45
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    GENERIC DRUGS
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Generic Drugs is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Generic Drugs and the Elderly: Issues and
        Policy Considerations.  (#91-792 SPR)
    GENERIC DRUGS
GENE THERAPY
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Gene Therapy are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Human Gene Therapy: Archived Issue Brief.
        (#IB84119)
    - Human Gene Therapy: Issue Brief.
        (#IB87040)
    - Patenting Life: Issue Brief.  (#IB87222)
    - Proposal to Map and Sequence the Human
        Genome: Issue Brief.  (#IB88012)
    GENE THERAPY
GENETIC PANCREA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Genetic Pancrea. (Involvement not due to Cystic Fibrosis) for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GENETIC PANCREA
GENETICS
See DNA
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse has all kinds of information on maternal and child health issues, such as pregnancy, child and adolescent health, and human Genetics. If the answer to your question can't be answered by any of their countless free publications, they can refer you to other National or local resources. If you still need further information, they search their own reference collection and send you what they find.
       Contact:
    National Maternal and Child
    Health Clearinghouse
    38th & R Sts., NW
    Washington, DC 20057
    [phone], ext. 254
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences can tell you about on-going Genetics research projects they're funding and will refer you to the researcher in charge of a particular project.
       Contact:
    National Institutes of Health
    Building 31, Room 4A52
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Genetics.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Genetics.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this subject.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Genetics.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Genetics.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this issue.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on the Genetics of Aging. They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GENETICS
    Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Genetics are available from the Office of Technology Assessment, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC  20510; [phone].
    - Genetic Monitoring and Screening in the
        Workplace.  Examines the impact of genetic testing; relevant ethical issues; and legal issues, including employment discrimination.
    - Mapping Our Genes: Genome Projects: How
        Big, How Fast?  A report to Congress.  Ask for the summary report. (#BA-373)
    - The Role of Genetic Testing in the Prevention
        of Occupational Disease.  A report to Congress.  Ask for the summary report.  (#BA-194)
    - Technologies for Detecting Heritable Mutations
        in Human Beings.  A report to Congress.  Ask for the summary report. (#H-298)
    - Commercial Development of Tests for Human
        Genetic Disorders.  A report to Congress.  Ask for the summary report.
    - Humane Gene Therapy.  A report to
        Congress. Ask for the summary report. (#BP-BA-32)
    - Genetic Tests and Health Insurance: Results of
        a Survey.  (#OTA-BP-BA-98)
    - Genetic Counseling and Cystic Fibrosis Carrier
        Screening: Results of a Survey.  (#OTA-BP-BA-97)
The following publication and video on Genetics is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Control and Therapy of Genetic Diseases.
        Video to help the general public make intelligent decisions.
    - Genetics of Cancer. Booklet written to help
        the general public make intelligent decisions.
The following publications on Genetics are available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Genetics: Abstract of Active Projects FY 1991.
    - Genetics Support Groups, Human Genetics:
        Resource Guide.
    - Resources for Clergy in Human Genetic
        Problems.
    - State Laws and Regulations Governing New-
        born Screening. (#B205)
    - Learning Together: Guide for Families with
        Genetic Disorders. (#B076)
The following video on Genetics is available from Modern Talking Picture Service, 5000 Park St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709; (800) 243-MTPS.
    - Genetic Engineering: The Nature of Change.
        Video explores potentials and limitations of genetic engineering.
    GENETICS
GENETIC TESTING AND COUNSELING
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghosue has all kinds of information on maternal and child health issues, such as pregnancy, child and adolescent health, and human genetics. If the answer to your question can't be answered by any of their countless free publications, they can refer you to other National or local resources. If you still need further information, they search their own reference collection and send you what they find.
       Contact:
    National Maternal and Child
    Health Clearinghosue
    38th & R Sts. NW
    Washington, DC 20057
    [phone], ext. 254
    GENETIC TESTING AND COUNSELING
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Genetic Testing are available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Annotated Bibliography: Educational Materials
        on DNA Techniques in Genetic Testing and Counseling.  (#E047)
    - Human Genetics: Resource Guide.  (#D011)
    - New Human Genetics: How Gene Splicing
        Helps Researchers Fight Inherited Diseases.  (#B194)
    - Understanding DNA Testing: A Basic Guide
        for Families. (#D088)
    - Annotated Bibliography: Educational Materials
        on DNA Techniques in Genetic Testing and Counseling.  (#E047)
    - Genetic Services: Abstracts of Active Projects
        FY 1991. (#E007)
    - Genetic Services for Underserved Populations.
        (#D047)
    - A Guide to Selected National Genetic Volun-
        tary Organizations.  (#B359)
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Genetic Screening is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Genetic Screening; Archived Issue Brief.
        (#IB90121)
    GENETIC TESTING AND COUNSELING
GENITAL HERPES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Genital Herpes for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline offers valuable information to the public about a wide range of sexually transmitted diseases, including Genital Herpes and how to protect yourself from contracting them.
       Contact:
    National Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline
    P.O. Box 13827
    Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
    [phone]
    GENITAL HERPES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Genital Herpes is available from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 7A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Genital Herpes.  (#84-2005)
    GENITAL HERPES
GENITAL WARTS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Genital Warts for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline offers valuable information to the public about a wide range of sexually transmitted diseases, including Genital Warts and how to protect yourself from contracting them.
       Contact:
    National Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline
    P.O. Box 13827
    Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
    [phone]
    GENITAL WARTS
GERIATRICS
See Aging
See Gerontology
    GERIATRICS
GERMAN MEASLES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on German Measles (Rubella) for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GERMAN MEASLES
GERONTOLOGY
See Aging
See Long-Term Care
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Gerontology Research Center offer a wide range of pamphlets and reports on aging research for professionals and the general public, including information on the Baltimore Longitudinal Study on Aging.
       Contact:
    Francis Scott Key Medical Center
    4940 Eastern Ave.
    Baltimore, MD  21224
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Gerontology.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GERONTOLOGY
    GERMAN MEASLES
GERONTOLOGY
See Aging
See Long-Term Care
 any clinical studies that you might qua|7
FUNGAL DISEASES OF THE EYE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Fungal Diseases (Eyes) by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FUNGAL DISEASES OF THE EYE
FUNGAL INFECTIONS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Fungal Infections for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this subject.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FUNGAL INFECTIONS
FUNNEL CHEST
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Funnel Chest (Pectus Excavatum) for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FUNNEL CHEST
FURRY TONGUE
See Black Tongue
    - G -
    FURRY TONGUE
G6PD DEFICIENCY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on G6PD Deficiency for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    G6PD DEFICIENCY
GALACTORRHEA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Galactorrhea for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GALACTORRHEA
GALACTOSEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clear-
inghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Galactosemia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Galactosemia.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Galactosemia. They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    GALACTOSEMIA
GALLBLADDER
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Gallbladder Disease for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GALLBLADDER
GALLSTONES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Gallstones for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GALLSTONES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Gallstone Disease are available from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box NDDIC, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Gallstone Disease.  Addresses questions about
        surgery and complications as well as the reasons for the formation of gallstones.  (#85-2752)
    - Gallstones.  Information packet.
    GALLSTONES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse will respond to your requests for information about Gas and digestive diseases and distributes information to health professionals, people with digestive diseases, and the general public. They have many publications, as well as a news bulletin.
       Contact:
    National Digestive Diseases
    Information Clearinghouse
    Box NDDIC
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Gas is available from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box NDDIC, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Gas in the Digestive Tract.  (#90-883)
    GASrnal@0
GASTRIC BUBBLE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Stomach 'Bubble': Diet Device Not Without
        Risks.
    - Garren Gastric Bubble.
    - FDA Drug Bulletin, Nov. 1986.
    GASTRIC BUBBLE
an@ X
GASTRIC HYPERSECRETION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Gastric Hypersecretion for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GASTRIC HYPERSECRETION
GASTRINOMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Gastrinoma for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GASTRINOMA
GASTRITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Gastritis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    GASTRITIS
FOOD LABELING
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
In November of 1991, the Bush Administration announced proposals for sweeping changes in food labels that will affect virtually all foods.  The new law calls for consistent serving sizes in easily understandable measurements, definitions of nine core descriptive terms, and much more.  The new food labels will be on a large percentage of foods by 1993 and on all food by 1994, but do you read labels?  Part of the Nutrition Labeling Education Act calls for activities that educate consumers about the availability of nutrition information on the food label and the importance of using that information to maintain healthful dietary practices.  A key feature of the Food Labeling Education Information Center is designed to encourage public and private sector organizations to exchange information about their food labeling education activities. The center is to develop a data base of activities and materials relevant to food labeling education. Among materials to be included are: books, fact sheets, bibliographies, articles, reports, posters, brochures, newsletters, slides, videos, media kits, and programs and program materials.  Call for more information or if you have materials you would like to share.
       Contact:
    Food Labeling Education Information Center
    National Exchange for Food Labeling Education
    Food and Nutrition Information Center
    National Agricultural Library
    10301 Baltimore Blvd., Room 304
    Beltsville, MD 20704
    [phone]
    FOOD LABELING
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Food Labeling are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Food Labeling: Issue Brief.  (#IB80055)
    - National Standards for Organic Food Produc-
        tion and Labeling.  (#90-244 ENR)
    - Fast Food Restaurant Labeling. (#87-736
        SPR)
    - Nutrition Labeling: Status of Reform Efforts;
        Proceedings of a Seminar.  (#91-579 SPR)
    - Labeling of Tropical Oils: Legislation, Health,
        and Trade Issues.  (#87-910 SPR)
    - Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990:
        P.L. 101-535. (#91-146 SPR)
    FOOD LABELING Lan0
FOOD POISONING
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Food Poisoning for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this subject.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FOOD POISONING
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Food Poisoning is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - The Unwelcome Dinner Guest: Preventing
        Foodborne Illness.  (#FDA91-2244)
    FOOD POISONING
FOOD PRESERVATIVES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Food Preservatives: A Fresh Report. (#FDA84-
        2194)
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Food Preservation are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Preservation of Food by Irradiation. (#86-1046
        SPR)
    - Sulfites: Food Preservatives.  (86-887 SPR)
    FOOD PRESERVATIVES
FOOD SAFETY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition regulates what has to be on food labels, as well as food additives, and Food Safety. If you have a question regarding a food label, food label requirements, or if you find some foreign material in your non-meat food product, this office can be of assistance. For questions regarding meat products, which includes soups containing meat or frozen pizza with meat toppings, call the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service at [phone].
       Contact:
    Center for Food Safety
    and Applied Nutrition
    Food and Drug Administration
    Office of Constituents
    200 C Street, SW
    HFF-11
    Washington, DC 20204
    [phone]
    FOOD SAFETY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Food Safety are available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Mother Nature's Regulations On Food Safety.
        (#FDA88-2223)
    - Food Safety And The Microwave. (#OM91-
        3007)
    - What Happens If The Packaging Gets Into
        The Food.  (#FDA92-2250)
The following publications on Food Safety are available from the Food & Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, Room 304, Beltsville, MD  20705-2351; [phone].
    - Food Safety: Ready-Prepared Foods. Designed
        to help you locate resources on this topic.
    - Food Safety: Teacher's Guide. Designed to
        help you locate resources on this topic.
    - Making Your Food Dollars Count: A Project
        Guide.  Suggests ways to spend money and food stamps on nutritious foods and explains how to setup such a education campaign within a community.  This reference is available on loan or can be borrowed through an interlibrary loan.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Food Safety are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Food Safety: Issues in the 101st Congress.
        (#IB90096)
    - Food Safety Policy: Selected Scientific and
        Regulatory Issues. (#IB83158)
    - The Safety of Imported Foods. (#91-644 SPR)
    - Fruit and Vegetable Issues in the 102nd
        Congress. (#91-409 ENR)
    FOOD SAFETY
FORMALDEHYDE EXPOSURE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Environmental Protection Agency will send you their booklet that tells you about Formaldehyde found in indoor air.  It tells you where you may come in contact with formaldehyde, how it may affect your health, and how you might reduce your exposure to it.
       Contact:
    Public Information Center
    Environmental Protection Agency
    401 M St., SW
    Washington, DC  20460
    [phone]
    FORMALDEHYDE EXPOSURE
FOSTER CARE
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Foster Care are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Foster Care and Federal Law: Significant
        Developments and Continuing Issues. (#91-539 A)
    - Foster Care Protections under Titles IV-B and
        IV-E of the Social Security Act.  (#88-165 EPW)
    FOSTER CARE
FRACTURE HEALING
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Fracture Healing. They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this subject.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FRACTURE HEALING
FRAGILE X SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Fragile X Syndrome.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FRAGILE X SYNDROME
FRIEDREICH'S ATAXIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Friedreich's Ataxia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]  [phone]
    FRIEDREICH'S ATAXIA
ic0?X
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31, Room 8A06, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone] or [phone].
    - Friedreich's Ataxia. (#82-87)
    - Friedreich's Ataxia. Fact sheet on symptoms
        and treatment.
    FRIEDREICH'S ATAXIA
FROEHLICH'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Froehlich's Syndrome (Adiposogenital Dystrophy) for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Froehlich's Syndrome (Adiposogenital Dystrophy).  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can provide you with information regarding Froehlich's Syndrome, including research reports and descriptive information. This information is free.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    FROEHLICH'S SYNDROME
FRUITS & VEGETABLES
See Food
    Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Produce and Pesticides.  (#OM89-3020)
    - Fruit, Something Good That's Not Illegal,
        Immoral or Fattening.  (#FDA88-2226)
    FRUITS & VEGETABLES
FUCH'S DYSTROPHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Fuch's Dystrophy by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FUCH'S DYSTROPHY
 yTROPHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date informatio'<0
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Flu is available from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 7A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Flu.  (#87-187)
The following publication on Flu Shots is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Flu Shots.  Do You Need One?  (#FDA90-
        3175)
    FLUou0
FLUORESCEIN ANGIOGRAPHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Fluorescein Angiography by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this procedure.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this subject and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FLUORESCEIN ANGIOGRAPHY
FLUORESCENT LAMPS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Fact Sheet: Fluorescent Lamps.
    FLUORESCENT LAMPS
FLUORIDATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Fluoridation.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FLUORIDATION
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Fluoridation are available from the National Institute of Dental Research, Bldg. 31, Room 2C35, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Fluoride Mouthrinsing in Schools...Protection
        for Children's Teeth.  (#82-1131)
    - A Healthy Start...Fluoride Tablets for Children
        in Preschool Programs.  (#82-1838)
    - Fluoride to Protect the Teeth of Adults. (#87-
        2329)
    FLUORIDATION
FLUOROSCOPY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Fact Sheet: Fluoroscopy.
    FLUOROSCOPY
FLUOROSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Fluorosis.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FLUOROSIS
FLUOROURACIL
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Fluorouracilo/Fluorouracil. Provides informa-
        tion about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    FLUOROURACIL
le0~V
See Nutrition
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Food Marketing and Economics Branch of the Economics Research Service produces studies and will share their expertise on such topics as the convenience food markets, food purchases away from home, the fast food industry, the relationship between consumer attitudes about nutrition and actual food expenditures, and the economic effects of food safety regulations.
       Contact:
    Food Marketing and Economics Branch
    Economics Research Service
    1301 New York Ave., NW
    Washington, DC  20005-4788
    [phone]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Meat & Poultry Hotline inspects and analyzes domestic and imported meat and poultry and establishes standards for processed meat and poultry products.  They will answer your questions about the proper handling, preparation, and refrigeration, food poisoning, food additives, food labeling, sodium, and herbs.
       Contact:
    U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Room 1165-S
    Washington, DC  20205
    [phone]
    [phone]
Food and Nutrition Information Center can provide you with a wealth of information on food and nutrition topics. They have bibliographies ready and a data base through which they can search any food or nutrition subject.
       Contact:
    Food and Nutrition Information Center
    National Agricultural Library
    Room 304
    Beltsville, MD 20705
    [phone]
The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition regulates what has to be on food labels, as well as food additives, and food safety. If you have a question regarding a food label, food label requirements, or if you find some foreign material in your non-meat food product, this office can be of assistance.
       Contact:
    Center for Food Safety
    and Applied Nutrition
    Food and Drug Administration
    Office of Constituents
    200 C Street, SW, HFF-11
    Washington, DC 20204
    [phone]
The Human Nutrition Information Service (HNIS) shares its research in nutritive value of foods and of the nutritional adequacy of diets and food supplies.  It also maintains the Nutrient Data Bank which contains surveys and data on the nutrient values in foods and descriptions of foods.  Various consumer materials are available as well as a publications list including over 20 publications on the nutrient composition of foods.  HNIS has several publications dealing with dietary guidelines for Americans, which are seven basic principles for developing and maintaining a healthier diet and are the basis for all Federal nutrition information and education programs for healthy Americans.
       Contact:
    Human Nutrition Information Service
    U.S. Department of Agriculture
    6505 Belcrest Rd., Room 363
    Hyattsville, MD 20782
    [phone]
The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) publishes a variety of brochures explaining the various food assistance programs it operates both for those eligible for the programs and for those who administer them.  Programs include the Child Nutrition Program, Food Distribution Program, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, Food Stamp Program, and various nutrition education materials.  You can contact FNS for a publications list, and most publications are free.
       Contact:
    Food and Nutrition Service
    3101 Park Center Dr.
    Park Office Bldg.
    Alexandria, VA 22302
    [phone]
    FOOD
en0nL
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Food Consumption is available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 6505 Belcrest Rd., Room 368, Hyattsville, MD  20782; [phone].
    - Nationwide Food Consumption Survey. (NFCS
        1987-88) Conducted every 10 years, this survey provides comprehensive information on the consumption of foods and nutrients and on the dietary status of U.S. households and individuals.
The following publication on Food is available from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 7A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Adverse Reactions to Foods. (#84-2442)
The following publications on Food are available from the Food & Drug Admin., (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - The Consumer's Guide to Food Labels.
        Translates the nutrition information that appears on food labels.  (#85-2083)
    - Food and Drug Interactions. Explains why
        some foods and medicines may interfere with each other, and suggests whys to avoid the problem.  (#94-3070)
    - More Than You Ever Thought You Would
        Know About Food Additives. (#82-2160)
    - Sweetness Minus Calories = Controversy.
        (#85-2205)
    - Getting Information from FDA... about drugs,
        foods, pesticides, medical devices, radiation safety, pet foods, and more. (593Z).
The following Food publications are available from the Food and Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, Room 304, Beltsville, MD  20705; [phone].
    - Cultural Perspectives on Food and Nutrition. A
        list of current references.
    - Food Safety: Ready-Prepared Foods. A list to
        help you locate further information or resources.
    - Food Service: Printed Materials and Audio-
        visuals. A list of current references.
    - Nutrient Composition of Selected Grains as
        Food, January 1986 -- September 1990.  A list of current resources.  (#QB91-34)
    - Pesticide Residues in Food.  A list of current
        references.
The following Food publication is available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Eating With Your Heart in Mind. (#3100).
        This booklet is for children ages 7 to 10, particularly those with high blood cholesterol.
The following Food publication is available from the National Institute on Aging Information Clearinghouse, 2209 Distribution Circle, Silver Spring, MD 20910; [phone].
    - Food: Staying Healthy After 65.
The following publications on Food Safety are available from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO  81002.
    - Preventing Food-Borne Illness. (#534Y)
    - Quick Consumer Guide to Safe Food
        Handling. (#535Y)
    - Weighing Food Safety Risks. (#537Y)
The following publications on Food are available from Human Nutrition Information Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 6505 Belcrest Rd., Room 363, Hyattsville, MD 20782; [phone].
    - Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines
        for Americans.  (free, also in Spanish)
    - Dietary Guidelines and Your Diet. ($4.50)
    - Preparing Foods and Planning Menus Using
        the Dietary Guidelines. ($2.50)
    - Making Bag Lunches, Snacks, and Desserts
        Using the Dietary Guidelines. ($2.50)
    - Shopping for Food and Making Meals in
        Minutes Using the Dietary Guidelines. ($3.00)
    - Eating Better When Eating Out Using the
        Dietary Guidelines. ($1.50)
    - Calories and Weight: The USDA Pocket
        Guide. ($1.75)
    - Nutritive Value of Foods. ($3.75)
    - Your Money's Worth in Foods. ($2.25)
    - The Sodium Content of Your Food. ($2.25)
    - Thrifty Meals for Two: Making Your Food
        Dollars Count. ($2.50)
    - Cooking for People with Food Allergies.
        ($1.50)
    - Good Sources of Nutrients. ($5.00)
    FOOD
FOOD ADDITIVES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition regulates what has to be on food labels, as well as Food Additives, and food safety. If you have a question regarding a food additive, such as what is an additive or the amount allowed, this Office can be of assistance. They also respond to inquiries regarding reactions to food additives.
       Contact:
    Center for Food Safety
    and Applied Nutrition
    Food and Drug Administration
    Office of Constituents
    200 C Street, SW, HFF-11
    Washington, DC 20204
    [phone]
    FOOD ADDITIVES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Food Additives is available from the Science & Technology Division, Reference Section, Library of Congress, Washington, DC  20540; [phone].
    - Food Additives.  Reference guide designed to
        help locate further published material.  (#82-1)
The following publication is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Food Additives.  (#FDA92-2251)
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Food Additives are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Food and Color Additives: "De Minimis"
        (#IB85119)
    - Low-Calorie Sweeteners: Aspartame,
        Cyclamate, and Saccharin: Archived Issue Brief.  (#IB85119)
    - Nonfat Solids Standards for Milk: Proposed
        Legislative Changes. (#91-772 ENR)
    - Sulfites: Food Preservatives. (#86-887 SPR)
    - Fast Food Restaurant Labeling. (#87-736
        SPR)
    - Antibiotics: Health Implications of Use in
        Animal Feed; Archived Issue Brief.  (#IB85076)
    FOOD ADDITIVES
ut0>P
FOOD ALLERGIES
See Allergies
    FOOD ALLERGIES
FOOD AND DRUG INTERACTIONS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Food and Drug Interactions.  (#OM89-3023)
    FOOD AND DRUG INTERACTIONS
FOOD IRRADIATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition regulates what has to be on food labels, as well as food additives, and food safety. If you have a question regarding a food label, food label requirements, food additives, or if you find some foreign material in your non-meat food product, this office can be of assistance. For questions regarding meat products, which includes soups containing meat or frozen pizza with meat toppings, call the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service at [phone].
       Contact:
    Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
    Food and Drug Administration
    Office of Constituents
    200 C Street, SW, HFF-11
    Washington, DC 20204  [phone]
    FOOD IRRADIATION
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Food Irradiation are available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - The Growing Use of Irradiation To Preserve
        Food. (#FDA88-2212)
    - Food Irradiation: Toxic To Bacteria, Safe For
        Humans.  (#FDA91-2241)
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Food Irradiation is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Preservation of Food by Irradiation.  (86-1046
        SPR)
    FOOD IRRADIATION
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Food Irradiation are available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; (301) 443-shers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Produce and Pesticides.  (#OM89-3020)
    - Fruit, Something Good That's Not Illegal,
FIBRINOLYSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Fibrinolysis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this subject.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FIBRINOLYSIS
FIBROCYSTIC DISEASE OF THE BREAS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) can provide you with information regarding Fibrocystic Disease of the Breast. They have a publication, listed below, and can search their medical texts for more information.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    (800) 4-CANCER  [phone]
    FIBROCYSTIC DISEASE OF THE BREAST
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD 20892; (800) 4-CANCER or [phone].
    - Questions and Answers Regarding Breast
        Lumps.  Explains breast lumps, their causes, as well as breast exams.
    FIBROCYSTIC DISEASE OF THE BREAST
FIBROID TUMORS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Fibroid Tumors.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FIBROID TUMORS
FIBROMUSCULAR HYPERPLASIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Fibromuscular Hyperplasia.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has information on Fibromuscular Hyperplasia, including research reports and descriptive information, which they will send to you for free.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    FIBROMUSCULAR HYPERPLASIA
FIBROMYALGIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Fibromyalgia.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FIBROMYALGIA
FIBROSITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Fibrositis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FIBROSITIS
FIBROTIC LUNG DISEASES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Fibrotic Lung Diseases for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this technique.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FIBROTIC LUNG DISEASES
FIBROUS DYSPLASIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Fibrous Dysplasia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Fibrous Dysplasia.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FIBROUS DYSPLASIA
FIFTH DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Fifth Disease for you. They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FIFTH DISEASE
FILARIASIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Filariasis for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this subject. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FILARIASIS
FIRST AID
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; [phone].
    - First Aid Book. Recommends procedures for
        dealing with emergencies which require first aid. It includes sections on human anatomy and patient assessment, artificial ventilation, CPR, control of bleeding, shock, wounds and dressings, and more.  ($6.50)
    FIRST AID
FLOATERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Floaters by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related condition.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Floaters and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FLOATERS
SI0-X
FLOPPY BABY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Floppy Baby (Nemaline Myopathy).  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    FLOPPY BABY
FLOXIRIDINE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Floxiridine is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Floxiridina/Floxuridine. Provides information
        about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    FLOXIRIDINE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on the Flu for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The Centers for Disease Control has set up a special hotline number from which you can get all kinds of information sent to you on several diseases and health areas, including symptoms and prevention methods, immunization requirements, current statistics, recent disease outbreaks, and available printed materials.  One of the illnesses you can learn more about is the Flu.  The hotline will tell you about the different strains of flu currently going around the country, as well as the immunization available.  If you need more information than the message provides, you have the option of being put in contact with a public health professional who will point you in the right direction.  The system is available 24 hours a day, although the health professionals are available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
       Contact:
    Disease Hotline
    [phone]
    FLOXIRIDINE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and gene
FATHERHOOD
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) can send you information on fetal, maternal and child development, as well as materials on reproductive biology, contraception, mental retardation, and a host of other related fields.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    FATHERHOOD
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Adolescent Fatherhood is available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th and R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Adolescent Fathers. A resource directory
        geared to help unwed adolescent fathers accept their responsibilities.  It lists, state-by-state, services and outreach programs currently available to help adolescent fathers.
    FATHERHOOD
FAT SUBSTITUTES
See Food
See Nutrition
    Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Fat Substitutes is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Fat Substitutes. A Taste of the Future?
        (#FDA91-2247)
    FAT SUBSTITUTES
FEBRILE CONVULSIONS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Febrile Convulsions.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this condition, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    FEBRILE CONVULSIONS
FEBRILE SEIZURES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Febrile Seizures.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FEBRILE SEIZURES
FEEDING IMPAIRMENTS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Feeding Impairments.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Building 31
    Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FEEDING IMPAIRMENTS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Feet is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Your Problem Feet: Care and Management.
        Video to help the general public make intelligent decisions.
The following videos on Feet are available from the Modern Talking Picture Service, 5000 Park St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709; (800) 243-MTPS.
    - As Young As Your Feet.  Video stresses
        importance of good foot health for older Americans.
    - Feet: A Key To Keeping Fit.  Video discusses
        the use of orthoses for athletes to prevent sports injuries.
    FEET
FERTILITY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Fertility and Fertility Drugs.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FERTILITY
FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information is the central point within the Federal Government for current print and audiovisual materials about alcohol and other drugs. They have information tailored to parents, teachers, youth, and others, as well as information about organizations and groups concerned with alcohol and other drug problems. They have publications, reports, newsletters, videos, posters, and more, as well as being able to provide comprehensive alcohol and other drug resource referrals. Call for your free catalog.
       Contact:
    National Clearinghouse for Alcohol
    and Drug Information
    P.O. Box 2345
    Rockville, MD 20852
    [phone]
    [phone]
    FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME
FETAL MONITORING
See Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Fetal Monitoring.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FETAL MONITORING
FETAL RESEARCH
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on human Fetal Research are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Fetal Research: A Survey of State Law.
        (#88-198 A)
    - Human Fetal Research and Tissue Transplan-
        tation: Issue Brief. (#IB88100)
    FETAL RESEARCH
FEVERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Recurrent Fevers for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this subject.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FEVERS
FEVER BLISTERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Fever Blisters.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this condition. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892  [phone]
    FEVER BLISTERS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Fever Blisters is available from the National Institute of Dental Research, Bldg. 31, Room 2C35, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Fever Blisters and Canker Sores.  (#87-247)
    FEVER BLISTERS
FIBER
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Fiber is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Fiber: Something Healthy to Chew On.
        Discusses the role of fiber in nutrition.  (#85-2206)
    FIBER
FIBRILLATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Fibrillation for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this subject. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FIBRILLATION
    FIBER
FIBRILLATION
    FLOATERS
FIFTH DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
FAMILIAL MULTIPLE ENDOCRINE NEOP
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Familial Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1.
        (#92-3048)
    FAMILIAL MULTIPLE ENDOCRINE NEOPLASIA
FAMILIAL SPASTIC PARAPARESIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Familial Spastic Paraparesis.  They cannot refer you to any experts. This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    FAMILIAL SPASTIC PARAPARESIS
FAMILY HEALTH
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Family Information Center will answer your questions about families throughout the lifecycle, from marital relationships and childbearing families to empty nest families and retirement.  They also deal with matters concerning social environment and family economics education.
       Contact:
    U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Family Information Center
    National Agricultural Library, Room 304
    Beltsville, MD 20705
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Family and Aging.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FAMILY HEALTH
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Health Information Center, P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC  20013; [phone], or [phone] in DC metro area.
    - Family Care. Lists organizations, self-help
        and support groups, as well as books about home care for the chronically or terminally ill or the disabled child or aging parent.  Suggested resources for preparing for death such as living wills and organ or tissue donation are also included.
    FAMILY HEALTH6
FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Family and Medical Leave are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Parental leave: Info Pack.  (#IP367P)
    - Family and Medical Leave Legislation:
        Summary Comparison of H.R. 2, S. 5, H.R. 319, S 418, and S. 688.  (#91-434 GOV)
    - Maternity and Parental Leave Policies: A
        Comparative Analysis. (#85-148 GOV)
    - Parental Leave: Legislation in the 100th
        Congress; Issue Brief. (#IB86132)
    FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE
FAMILY PLANNING
See Contraception
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Family Planning Research.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The Family Life Information Exchange (FLIE) provides information on Family Planning, adolescent pregnancy, and adoption.  FLIE's primary audience consists of federally supported service agencies, but it also provides information to family planning service providers, educators, trainers, and consumers throughout the U.S.
       Contact:
    Family Life Information Exchange
    P.O. Box 37299
    Washington, DC  20013
    [phone]
    FAMILY PLANNING
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Family Planning are available from the Family Life Information Exchange, P.O. Box 37299, Washington, DC  20013; [phone].
    - Information for Men: Your Sterilization Operation.
    - Information for Women: Your Sterilization
        Operation.
    - Many Teens are Saying "NO".
    - Trends in Adolescent Pregnancy and Child-
        bearing.
    - Teenage Pregnancy and Fertility in the U.S.
    - Your Contraceptive Choices: For Now, For
        Later.
    - OPA Program Instructions: Norplant Educa-
        tion in Title X.
    - Program Guidelines for Project Grants for
        Family Planning Services.
    - The Adoption Option, Guidebook for Preg-
        nancy Counselors.
    - OAPP Funded Curricula.
    - AFL Research Projects Summary.
    - Family Planning Grantees, Delegates, and
        Clinics 1991/1992 Directory.
    - Title X National Family Planning Program
        Fact Sheet.
    - Recommendations for Prevention of HIV in
        Health Care Settings
    - PHS Guidelines for Counseling and Testing to
        Prevent HIV & AIDS.
    - OPA Program Instructions: AIDS Education in
        Title X.
    - Family and Adolescent Pregnancy.
    - Adolescent Abstinence: A Guide for Family
        Planning Professionals.
    - Improving the Quality of Clinician Pap Smear.
    - AFL Demonstration Projects: Program and
        Evaluation Summaries.
    - Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment
        Guidelines.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Family Planning are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Family Planning: Title X of the Public Health
        Service Act: Issue Brief.  (IB88005)
    - Family Planning: Title X of the Public Health
        Service Act: Issue Brief.  (IB91096)
    FAMILY PLANNING
FAMILY VIOLENCE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Clearinghouse on Family Violence Information can send you all kinds of information on spouse and elder abuse including brochures, audiovisual materials, and an in-house database from which they can retrieve reference materials and organizations involved with family violence.
       Contact:
    Clearinghouse on Family Violence Information
    P.O. Box 1182
    Washington, DC  20013
    [phone]
    FAMILY VIOLENCE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO  81002.
    - Plain Talk About Wife Abuse.  (#567Y)
    FAMILY VIOLENCE
FANCONI'S ANEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Fanconi's Anemia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FANCONI'S ANEMIA
e 0[d
FARMERS LUNG
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) can provide you with information regarding Farmers Lung, which is a lung disease caused by moldy hay.  NIOSH can search their data base and provide you with reprints of articles, reference materials, and more.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Occupational
    Safety and Health
    4676 Columbia Parkway
    MS C-19
    Cincinnati, OH 45226
    (800) 35-NIOSH
    FARMERS LUNG
FARSIGHTEDNESS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Farsightedness by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FARSIGHTEDNESS
FASCIOLIASIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Clearinghouse can provide you with information regarding Fascioliasis, which is a disease of the liver which is caused by eating uncooked aquatic plants.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    FASCIOLIASIS
FAST FOOD
See Food
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Food and Drug Administration has information on the nutritional value and other concerns dealing with Fast Food.
       Contact:
    Food and Drug Administration
    HFE-88
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    FAST FOOD
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Fast Food Restaurant Labeling. (#87-736
        SPR)
    FAST FOOD
FASTING
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Food and Nutrition Information Center can provide you with a wealth of information on food and nutrition topics. They have bibliographies ready and a data base through which they can search any food or nutrition subject.
       Contact:
    Food and Nutrition Information Center
    National Agricultural Library
    Room 304
    Beltsville, MD 20705
    [phone]
    FASTING
e 121.  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Fast Food Restaurant Labeling. (#87-736
        SPR)
    FAST FOOD
FASTING
dg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
EXTENDED CARE FACILITY
See Long Term Care
See Nursing Homes
    EXTENDED CARE FACILITY
EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK-WAVE LITHOT
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Lithotripsy is available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Lithotripsy. (#88-
        859)
    EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK-WAVE LITHOTRIPSY
EXTRAPYRAMIDAL DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Extrapyramidal Disorders.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    EXTRAPYRAMIDAL DISORDERS
EYE BANKS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Eye Banks by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related subjects.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    EYE BANKS
EYE CARE
See Vision
See Contact Lenses
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) conducts and supports research, including clinical studies, related to the cause, natural history, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the eye and visual system.  Several brochures and reports are available on a wide variety of related topics.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health can provide you with information regarding the dangers of x-rays on the eyes.
       Contact:
    Center for Devices and Radiological Health
    Food and Drug Administration
    HFZ-210
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    EYE CARE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Eye Care are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Protecting Your Eyes From Everyday Hazards.
    - Pursuing 20/20 at 40+.
    - Ulcerative Keratitis.
    - Eyeing Glasses: The Focus Is On Function.
    - A Beholder Tells of a Lens Implant.
    - IOL's New Lenses for Old Eyes.
The following publication on Eye Care is available from the National Eye Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 6A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Age-Related Macular Degeneration.  Explains
        how the eye works and how the degeneration occurs with the aging process. It tells how patients can check their own eyes and describes laser photocoagulation for treating this disease.  (#85-2294)
    - Diabetes and Your Eyes.
    EYE CARE
EYE EXERCISES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Eye Exercises by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related issues.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    EYE EXERCISES
EYE TUMORS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Eye Tumors by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    EYE TUMORS
FABRY'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only informa-
 tion they have in their publications list on Fabry's Disease. They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Fabry's Disease.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FABRY'S DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Fabry's Disease is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Fabry's Disease.  A collection of scientific
        articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    FABRY'S DISEASEn 0Z
FACE LIFTS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health does not regulate Face Lifts, although they do have some information regarding the injection of liquid silicone for use in facial injections.
       Contact:
    Center for Devices and Radiological Health
    Food and Drug Administration, HFZ-210
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    FACE LIFTS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - New Face Lift Not All Smiles.
    FACE LIFTS
960:X
FACIAL TICS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Facial Tics (Tic Douloureux).  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this condition, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    FACIAL TICS
FAINTING
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Fainting (Syncope) for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FAINTING
FALLS AND FRAILTY
See Aging
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Falls and Frailty.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Building 31
    Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    FALLS AND FRAILTY
FAMILIAL ATAXIA TELANGIECTASIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Familial Ataxia Telangiectasia.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Building 31
    Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Familial Ataxia Telangiectasia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    FAMILIAL ATAXIA TELANGIECTASIA
    FALLS AND FRAILTY
FAMILIAL ATAXIA TELANGIECTASIA
EXTENDED CARE FACILITY
ERYTHROBLASTOSIS FETALIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Erythroblastosis Fetalis.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ERYTHROBLASTOSIS FETALIS
ERYTHROCYTES
See Blood
    ERYTHROCYTES
ESOPHAGEAL DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Esophageal Disorders for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this subject.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Carcinoma of the Esophagus.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Building 31
    Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER  [phone]
    ESOPHAGEAL DISORDERS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Esophageal Disorders is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - What You Need to Know About Cancer of the
        Esophagus.  (#91-1557)
    ESOPHAGEAL DISORDERS
ESOTROPIA
See Cross-Eye
    ESOTROPIAM
ESTRAMUSTINE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Estramustine is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Estramustina/Estramustine.  Provides infor-
        mation about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    ESTRAMUSTINE
ESTREPTOZOCINA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Estreptozocina is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Estreptozocina/Streptozocin. Provides informa-
        tion about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    ESTREPTOZOCINA
ESTROGEN
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Estrogen Replacement Therapy.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Estrogen Replacement Therapy. They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Estrogen Replacement Therapy.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Estrogen Replacement Therapy.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Building 31
    Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
Estrogen is taken by millions of women and does help relieve the symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, as well as relieve vaginal changes that can cause dryness, burning, itching, and pain during intercourse in middle and later life. There is some concern now that women who take estrogen for long periods of time will develop cancer of the uterus. The Food and Drug Administration is encouraging doctors to examine the needs of their patients on estrogen, as evidence is lacking that post menopausal estrogens are necessary. The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research has up-to-the-minute information on estrogen use and has put together a packet of information on estrogen so women can know the benefits and risks when deciding the best course of therapy.
       Contact:
    Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
    Food and Drug Administration
    HFD 100
    Room 14B45
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    ESTROGEN
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Estrogen is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - How To Take Your Medicines: Estrogens.
        (FDA91-3186)
    ESTROGEN
ETHICS
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Medical Ethics are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Biomedical Ethics and Congress: History and
        Current Legislative Activity; Issue Brief.  (#IB86078)
    - Biomedical Ethics: Audio Brief.  (#AB50004)O
    ETHICS
is0YL
EUTHANASIA
See Living Wills
    EUTHANASIA
EWING'S SARCOMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Ewing's Sarcoma.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    EWING'S SARCOMA
EXERCISE
See Worksite Health and Safety
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Exercise Physiology.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Exercise and Aging. They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Exercise and the Heart for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
Are you concerned about continuing your current exercise program now that you are pregnant?  What about if you want to start exercising, but aren't sure which exercises are good for you.  The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development can provide you with relevant articles and information regarding exercises and pregnancy.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports will send you a free quarterly newsletter on physical fitness and related books, conferences, and articles, including Everybody's Walking For Fitness and Walking for Exercise and Pleasure.
       Contact:
    President's Council on Physical Fitness
    and Sports
    450 5th St., NW, Suite 7103
    Washington, DC  20001
    [phone]
    EXERCISE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Exercise and Nutrition are available from the Food and Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, 10301 Baltimore Blvd., Beltsville, MD  20705; [phone].
    - Sports Nutrition Nutri-Topic.  Lists books,
        journal articles, pamphlets, booklets, and other resources to contact regarding sports fitness and nutrition.  Included is a list of videos produced outside the government, but available for free loan from the Food and Nutrition Information Center, dealing with exercise and fitness.
    - Sports Nutrition.  A list to help you locate
        further information or resources.
The following publication on Exercise and Nutrition is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, National Institutes of Health, Building 10, Room 5C305, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Obesity and Energy Metabolism.  Explains the
        relationship between too much food and too little exercise.
The following publication on Exercise and Nutrition is available from the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892; [phone].
    - Exercise and Arthritis, 1986.  A bibliography
        of sources. ($4)
    - Exercise and Arthritis: An Annotated
        Bibliography, 1986.  Contains 37 references with abstracts, books, reports, and audiovisuals along with resources for developing an aquatic exercise regime, a home maintenance program, and exercises specifically for children.
The following publication on Exercise is available from the National Institute on Aging Information Center, Federal Bldg., Room 6C12, Bethesda, MD 20892; [phone].
    - Don't Take It Easy - Exercise!  Suggests ways
        for older Americans to remain active and healthy.
The following publications on Exercise are available from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Exercise and Your Heart (#81-1677)
    - NHLBI Facts About Exercise: How To Get
        Started.
    - NHLBI Facts About Exercise: Sample Exercise
        Programs.
    - NHLBI Facts About Exercise: What Is Fact
        and What Is Fiction?
The following publication on Exercise is available from the National Institute of Mental Health, 5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05, Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Plain Talk About Physical Fitness and Mental
        Health.  Presents ideas about exercise and its connection to mental stability, particularly for special groups of people.  (#84-1364)
The following publications on Exercise are available from the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, 450 5th St., NW, Suite 7103, Washington, DC  20001; [phone].
    - Fitness Fundamentals.
    - Fitness in the Workplace.
    - One Step At A Time (An Introduction to
        Running).
    - Physical Education: A Performance Checklist.
The following publications on Exercise are available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC  20402; [phone].
    - Adult Physical Fitness.  Explains benefits of
        regular, vigorous exercise.  ($4.50)
    - Aqua Dynamics.  Comprehensive program of
        strength, flexibility and endurance exercises for the water. ($3.75)
    - Fitness Fundamentals. Outlines basic guide-
        lines to follow to begin and maintain a personal exercise program. ($25/100)
    - Introduction to Running: One Step At A Time.
        Handbook for beginning runners.  ($1)
    - Promoting Health, Preventing Disease:
        Objectives for the Nation.  National objectives in health and fitness for 1990. ($5)
    - Physical Fitness/Sports Medicine.  Quarterly
        bibliographic listing of references in more than 300 subject areas.  ($9/yr)
    - 1985 GPO Youth Fitness Survey. Report on
        the 1985 School Population Fitness Survey, conducted by the University of Michigan.  ($5)
The following publication on Exercise is available from the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, Box NDIC, Bethesda, MD 20892; [phone].
    - Sports and Exercise for People with Diabetes.
        A bibliography.
    EXERCISE
EXOTROPIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Exotropia by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    EXOTROPIA
EXPERIMENTAL ALLERGIC ENCEPHALOM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Experimental Allergic Encephalomyelitis (EAE).  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    EXPERIMENTAL ALLERGIC ENCEPHALOMYELITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The N
    FAMILIAL ATAXIA TELANGIECTASIA
EOSINOPHILIC GRANULOMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Eosinophilic Granuloma of the Lung for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Eosinophilic Syndrome for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    EOSINOPHILIC GRANULOMA
EPICONDYLITIS
See Tennis Elbow
    EPICONDYLITISQ
EPIDEMIOLOGY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Poland USA Collaborative Study on
        Epidemiology: Polish Data Book. (#92-2886)
    EPIDEMIOLOGY
EPIDERMODYSPLASIA VERRUCIFORMIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    EPIDERMODYSPLASIA VERRUCIFORMIS
EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Epidermolysis Bullosa.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Box AMS, Bethesda, MD  20892;  [phone].
    - Living With Epidermolysis Bullosa.  (#AR19,
        NIH 84-663)
    EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA
EPIGLOTTITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Epiglottitis for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    EPIGLOTTITIS
EPIKERATOPHAKIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Epikeratophakia by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this technique.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this topic and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    EPIKERATOPHAKIA
EPILEPSY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Epilepsy.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    EPILEPSY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Epilepsy is available from the Science & Technology Division, Reference Section, Library of Congress, Washington, DC  20540; [phone].
    - Epilepsy.  Reference guide designed to help
        locate further published material.  (#81-17)
The following publication on Epilepsy is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Epilepsy.  Discusses types of seizures and
        medical and surgical therapies.  (#82-2369)
The following publication on Epilepsy is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Epilepsy.  Discusses hope through research.
        (#81-156)
    - Epilepsy Bibliography 1900-1950.
    - Epilepsy Bibliography 1950-1975.
The following publication on Epilepsy is available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Dental Implications of Epilepsy.  (#B053)
    EPILEPSY
se0XL
EPISTAXIS
See Nosebleeds
    EPISTAXISM
EPSTEIN-BARR SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Epstein-Barr Syndrome for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The Centers for Disease Control's Voice Information System allows anyone using a touchtone phone to obtain pre-recorded information on Epstein-Barr, and many other conditions.  This service offers information about symptoms and prevention methods, immunization requirements, current statistics, recent disease outbreak, and available printed materials.  The system is available 24 hours a day, although the health professionals are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
       Contact:
    Centers for Disease Control
    Information Resources Management Office
    Mail Stop C-15, 1600 Clifton Rd., NE
    Atlanta, GA  30333
    [phone]
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Epstein-Barr Virus for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    EPSTEIN-BARR SYNDROME
EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Clearinghouse can provide you with information regarding Equine Encephalitis.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS
ERYTHEMA ELEVATUM DIUTINUM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Erythema Elevatum Diutinum.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ERYTHEMA ELEVATUM DIUTINUM
ERYTHEMA MULTIFORME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Erythema Multiforme for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ERYTHEMA MULTIFORME
ERYTHEMA NODOSUM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Erythema Nodosum for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ERYTHEMA NODOSUM
 (conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
ENCEPHALITIS LETHARGICA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Encephalitis Lethargica. They cannot refer you to any experts. This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    ENCEPHALITIS LETHARGICA
ENCEPHALOMYELITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Encephalomyelitis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone] or [phone]
    ENCEPHALOMYELITIS
ENCOPRESIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Encopresis. If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ENCOPRESIS
ENDOCARDITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Endocarditis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ENDOCARDITIS
ENDOCRINE GLANDS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Endocrine Glands.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on the Endocrinology of Aging.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ENDOCRINE GLANDS
ENDOCRINOLOGIC MUSCLE DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Endocrinologic Muscle Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    ENDOCRINOLOGIC MUSCLE DISEASE
ENDODONTICS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Endodontics.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this subject.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ENDODONTICS
ENDOGENOUS DEPRESSION
See Depression
    ENDOGENOUS DEPRESSIONY
ENDOMETRIOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Endometriosis.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ENDOMETRIOSIS
 S0g"
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Endometriosis is available from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bldg. 31, Room 2A32, Bethesda, MD  20892;  [phone].
    - Facts About Endometriosis.  (#91-2413)
The following publication on Endometriosis is available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Endometriosis: A Growing Cause of Infertility
        in Women.
    ENDOMETRIOSIS
ENIGMATIC BLISTERING DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Enigmatic Blistering Disorders. They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD 20892  [phone]
    ENIGMATIC BLISTERING DISORDERS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Enigmatic Blistering Disorders are available from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Box AMS, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Researchers Seek Causes of Enigmatic
        Blistering Disorders.
    - Researchers Seek Causes of Enigmatic
        Blistering Disorders.  (#AR08)
    ENIGMATIC BLISTERING DISORDERS
ENTERIC DISEASES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Centers for Disease Control's Voice Information System allows anyone using a touchtone phone to obtain pre-recorded information on Enteric Diseases, and many other conditions.  This service offers information about symptoms and prevention methods, immunization requirements, current statistics, recent disease outbreak, and available printed materials.  The system is available 24 hours a day, although the health professionals are available Monday through Friday, 8-4:30.
       Contact:
    Centers for Disease Control
    Information Resources Management Office
    Mail Stop C-15
    1600 Clifton Rd., NE
    Atlanta, GA  30333
    [phone]
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Enteritis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ENTERIC DISEASES
at0':
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Environmental Carcinogens.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) will send you whatever publications and journal articles they can locate on specific questions about Environmental Health and Mutagenesis. If necessary, they can put you in contact with researchers who are studying this issue.  NIEHS does not conduct any clinical studies.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Environmental
    Health Sciences
    P.O. Box 12233
    Research Triangle Park, NC  27709
    [phone]
    ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Environmental Health is available from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Division of Health Education, E-33, 1600 Clifton Rd., Atlanta, GA  30333; [phone].
    - Case Studies in Environmental Medicine.
        Discusses diagnosis and treatment of cases involving arsenic, asbestos, benzene, cadmium, chromium, cyanide, dioxins, lead, radon, methylene, chloride, vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetra-chloroethylene, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, and polychlorinated biphenyls.
    ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Public Information Center offers information about the EPA, its programs, and activities.  They can refer callers to the appropriate technical program or regional office, and free materials are available on such topics as hazardous wastes, asbestos, air and water pollution, pesticides, and drinking water.
       Contact:
    Environmental Protection Agency
    Public Information Center
    401 M St., SW, PM211B
    Washington, DC  20460
    [phone]
    ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
    EPSTEIN-BARR SYNDROME
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Elder Abuse is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Elder Abuse: Bibliography-in-Brief, 1980-1988.
        (#88-221 L)
    ELDER ABUSE
ELDERLY
See Aging
    ELDERLYK
ELECTRICAL STIMULATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Electrophysics Branch at Food and Drug Administration conducts research on medical devices involving Electrical Stimulation to evaluate and examine their safety at the cellular level.  They also examine the calibration of microwave ovens.  The staff can respond to your written requests for information.
       Contact:
    Center for Devices and Radiological Health
    12721 Twinbrook Parkway
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    ELECTRICAL STIMULATION
ELECTRIC BLANKETS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health can answer your questions regarding the dangers or safety of Electric Blankets. They can provide you with reports and research articles on the topic.
       Contact:
    Center for Devices and Radiological Health
    (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    ELECTRIC BLANKETS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - No Known Health Hazard from Electric
        Blankets.
    ELECTRIC BLANKETS
ELECTROCARDIOGRAM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Electrocardiograms for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this subject.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ELECTROCARDIOGRAM
ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health can provide you with information regarding Electromagnetic Fields and the concerns some scientists have regarding their dangers. This includes things such as televisions, electric blankets, electric razors, microwaves, and power lines. Some research has shown an increase in cancer as a result of exposure to electromagnetic fields, but the research is inconclusive at this time.  The Center can send you research reports, articles, and more on the topic.
       Contact:
    Center for Devices and Radiological Health
    (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Electromagnetic Fields is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Power Lines and Electromagnetic Fields: Issues
        for Congress; Issue Brief.  (IB91051)
    ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS
ELECTRO-SHOCK TREATMENT
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) maintains data bases that index and abstract documents from the worldwide literature pertaining to Mental Illness and Electro-Shock Treatment. In addition to scientific journals, there are references to audiovisuals, dissertations, government documents and reports. Contact NIMH for searches on specific subjects.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    ELECTRO-SHOCK TREATMENT
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Electro-Shock Treatment is available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Electro-Shock Therapy: Controversy Without
        End.
    ELECTRO-SHOCK TREATMENT
ELEPHANTIASIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Elephantiasis for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ELEPHANTIASIS
EMBOLISMS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Embolisms for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    EMBOLISMS
EMPHYSEMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Emphysema for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    EMPHYSEMA
ENAMEL
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Tooth Enamel.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this subject.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Building 31
    Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ENAMEL
ENCEPHALITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Encephalitis for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Encephalitis. They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The Centers for Disease Control's Voice Information System allows anyone using a touchtone phone to obtain pre-recorded information on Encephalitis, and many other diseases.  This service offers information about Encephalitis, symptoms and prevention methods, immunization requirements, current statistics, recent disease outbreak, and available printed materials.  The system is available 24 hours a day, although the health professionals are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
       Contact:
    Centers for Disease Control
    Information Resources Management Office
    Mail Stop C-15
    1600 Clifton Rd., NE
    Atlanta, GA  30333
    [phone]
    ENCEPHALITIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Encephalitis and Meningitis, Neurological
        Sequelae of Epilepsy.  Contains a collection of scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    ENCEPHALITIS
s/Videos
The following publicatio    401 M St., SW, PM211B
    Washington, DC  20460
    [phone]
    ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
EPICONDYLITIS
EAR INFECTIONS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Ear Infections.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
    EAR INFECTIONS
EATING DISORDERS
See Anorexia
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Obesity, Eating Disorders, and Energy Regulation Program at the National Institutes of Health researches obesity, anorexia nervosa, bulimia and other Eating Disorders.  They can give you information on the causes, prevention, and treatments of these conditions.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 3A18B
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    EATING DISORDERS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Eating Disorders is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Eating Disorders: When Thinness Becomes an
        Obsession.  Discusses bulimia and anorexia nervosa.  (#86-2211)
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa and
        Bulimia. (#87-630 SPR)
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Eating Disorders is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa and
        Bulimia. (#87-630 SPR)
    EATING DISORDERS
EATON-LAMBERT MYASTHENIC SYNDROM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on  Eaton-Lambert Myasthenic Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    EATON-LAMBERT MYASTHENIC SYNDROME
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Echocardiography (ECG) for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this subject.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
ECLAMPSIA
See Pregnancy
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Eclampsia/Preeclampsia.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ECLAMPSIA
ECTODERMAL DYSPLASIAS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Ectodermal Dysplasias.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Ectodermal Dysplasias.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Building 31
    Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ECTODERMAL DYSPLASIAS
ECTOPIC HORMONES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Ectopic Hormones for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this subject.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ECTOPIC HORMONES
ECTOPIC PREGNANCY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Ectopic Pregnancy.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ECTOPIC PREGNANCY
ECZEMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Eczema for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Eczema.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ECZEMA
EDEMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Edema for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) can provide you with information regarding Edema in the elderly.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Federal Building
    Room 6C12
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    EDEMA
See Food
    Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - So Long, Sunny Side Up.  (#FDA92-2252)
    EGGS
EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME
EISENMENGER'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Eisenmenger's Syndrome for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    EISENMENGER'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on EKGs for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this subject.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    EKGs
ELDER ABUSE
See Aging
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Clearinghouse on Family Violence Information has brochures and audiovisual materials, along with an in-house database from which they can retrieve reference materials and organizations involved with family violence for you.
       Contact:
    Clearinghouse on Family
    Violence Information
    P.O. Box 1182
    Washington, DC  20013
    [phone]
    ELDER ABUSE
 wrials and organizations involved with family violence for you.
     g 31
    Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ENAMEL
ENCEPHALOMYELITIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Dry Mouth is available from the National Institute of Dental Research, Bldg. 31, Room 2C35, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Dry Mouth (Xerostomia). (#91-3174)
    DRY MOUTH
DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
DUPUYTREN'S CONTRACTURE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Dupuytren's Contracture.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disorder.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Dupuytren's and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Dupuytren's Contracture.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    DUPUYTREN'S CONTRACTURE
DUST INHALATION DISEASES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Dust Inhalation Diseases (Pneumonoconioses) for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) can provide you with information regarding Dust Inhalation Diseases.  They can search their data base for information regarding a particular work environment or health hazard.  They can also send you research reports, journal articles, bibliographies and more on the topic of interest.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Occupational
    Safety and Health
    4676 Columbia Parkway, MS C-19
    Cincinnati, OH 45226  (800) 35-NIOSH
    DUST INHALATION DISEASES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 7A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Dust Allergy.  (#83-490)
    DUST INHALATION DISEASES
DWARFISM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Dwarfism.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone].
    DWARFISM
DYSAUTONOMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Dysautonomia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    DYSAUTONOMIA
DYSENTERY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Dysentery for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DYSENTERY
DYSKINESIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Dyskinesia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    DYSKINESIA
hi0d.
DYSLEXIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Dyslexia.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Dyslexia.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that this and other related disorders.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for Dyslexia or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Building 31
    Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Dyslexia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this condition, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Dyslexia.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857  [phone]
    DYSLEXIA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Dyslexia are available from the National Institutes of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Building 31, Room 2A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Developmental Dyslexia and Related Reading
        Disorders.  Provides an overview of what is known and what remains to be learned about dyslexia.
    - Facts About Dyslexia.
    - Developmental Dyslexia and Related Disorders.
        (#80-92)
The following publication on Dyslexia is available from the Science & Technology Division, Reference Section, Library of Congress, Washington, DC  20540; [phone].
    - Dyslexia.  Reference guide designed to help
        locate further published material.  (#91-3)
The following publication on Dyslexia is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Dyslexia.  Contains a collection of scientific
        articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    DYSLEXIA
DYSMENORRHEA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Dysmenorrhea.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DYSMENORRHEA
in04J
DYSPEPSIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse will respond to your requests for information about digestive diseases and distributes information to health professionals, people with digestive diseases, and the general public.  They have many publications, as well as a news bulletin.
       Contact:
    National Digestive Diseases
    Information Clearinghouse
    Box NDDIC
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DYSPEPSIA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box NDDIC, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - What Is Dyspepsia?
    DYSPEPSIA6
DYSTONIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Dystonia Musculorum Deformans (Torsion Dystonia). They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this condition, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    DYSTONIA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31, Room 8A06, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone], or [phone].
    - Dystonias. (#92-717)
    - Dystonias.  Fact sheet on symptoms and
        treatment.
    DYSTONIA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31, Room 8A06, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone], or [phone].
    - Dystonias. (#92-717)
    - Dystonias.  Fact sheet on symptoms
    EKGs
DRUG EVALUATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research responds to inquiries covering the entire spectrum of drug issues.  It develops policy with regard to the safety, and labeling of all drug products and evaluate new drug applications.  It also conducts research and develops scientific standards on the composition, quality, safety, and effectiveness of drugs.  A list of guidelines is available to help manufacturers comply with the requirements of the regulations.  The staff will respond to requests for information regarding the laws, regulations, policies, and functions of the Food and Drug Administration as it pertains to drugs.  Materials are available on pharmaceuticals, drug labeling, and consumer education.
       Contact:
    Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
    Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    DRUG EVALUATION
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO 81002.
    - Getting Information from FDA... About drugs,
        foods, pesticides, medical devices, radiation safety, pet foods, and more. (593Z).
    DRUG EVALUATION
DRUG HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Drug Hemolytic Anemia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DRUG HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - When Medications Don't Mix. Preventing Drug
        Interactions.  (#OM90-3009)
    DRUG INTERACTIONS
DRUG LABELING
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Drug Labeling is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - OTC Drug Labels: "Must Read". (#FDA88-
        3157)
    DRUG LABELING
DRUG PURPURA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Drug Purpura for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DRUG PURPURA
DRUG RESISTANCE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Drug Resistance for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DRUG RESISTANCE
DRUG TESTING
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Justice can send you all kinds of information on drug testing as it relates to the criminal justice system.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Justice
    U.S. Department of Justice
    P.O. Box 6000
    Rockville, MD 20850
    [phone]
    [phone]
The Veteran's Administration operates diverse programs to benefit veterans and their family members.  These benefits include education and rehabilitation, including drug or alcohol treatment.  Call or write for booklet describing benefits available for veterans and their dependents.
       Contact:
    Department of Veterans Affairs
    810 Vermont Ave., NW
    Washington, DC 20420
    [phone]
    DRUG TESTING
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Drug Testing are available from the National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, P.O. Box 6000, Rockville, MD 20850; [phone] or [phone].
    - A Comparison of Urinalysis Technologies for
        Drug Testing in Criminal Justice.
    - Mandatory and Random Drug Testing in the
        Honolulu Police Department.
    - Urine Testing of Detained Juveniles To Identify
        High-Risk Youth In-Prison Programs for Drug-Involved Offenders.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Drug Testing are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Constitutional Analysis of Proposals to
        Establish a Mandatory Public Employee Drug Testing Program.  (#88-293 A)
    - Drug Free Workplace Initiatives: Federal
        Legislation Affecting the Private Sector.  (#88-508 E)
    - Drug Testing and the Drug-Free Workplace: A
        Bibliographic Guide and Reader.  (#90-6 L)
    - Drug Testing and Urinalysis in the Workplace:
        Legal Aspects.  (#86-996 A)
    - Drug Testing for Illegal Substances. (#87-36
        SPR)
    - Drug Testing in the Workplace: An Overview of
        Employee and Employer Interests: Archived Issue Brief.  (#IB87139)
    - Drug Testing in the Workplace: Federal
        Programs; Archived Issue Brief.  (#IB87174)
    - Drug Testing: Selected References, 1986-1987
        (#88-33 L)
    - Drug Testing: The Response to Drugs in the
        Workplace.  (#IB350D)
    - Governmentally Mandated Drug Testing of
        Public Employees: A Survey of Recent Constitutional Developments.  (#90-103 A)
    - Legal Analysis of Recent Appropriation Riders
        to Insure a "Drug-Free Workplace".   (#88-450 A)
    DRUG TESTING
DRUG TREATMENT
See Drug Abuse
    Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Drug Treatment is available from Susan Lachter David or Audrey Yowell, National Institute on Drug Abuse, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 10a-39, Rockville, MD 20857; [phone].
    - Overcoming Barriers to Drug Abuse Treatment
        in the Community is a flexible education model for use by communities that have funding and want to establish drug treatment facilities.  This model is used in communities to educate people about drug treatment with the goal of countering resistance to the establishment of new treatment facilities.  Materials are available to help local providers site facilities (How-to Resource Manual and Media package), as well as materials to assist communities groups in educating the public (Resource manual and media materials).  These materials are free.
The following publications on Drug Treatment are available from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, Box 2345, Rockville, MD  20852; [phone].
    - The National Directory of Drug Abuse and
        Alcoholism Treatment and Prevention Programs.  The directory contains referral information about treatment and prevention programs.
    - Adolescent Drug Abuse: Analyses of Treatment
        Research.  Assesses the adolescent drug user and offers theories, techniques, and findings about treatment and prevention.  It also discusses family-based approaches.
    DRUG TREATMENT
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DRUNK DRIVING
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Center for Statistics and Analysis tabulates data on highway traffic accidents and maintains statistics on accidents and fatalities due to alcohol or drug use.  They have extensive data on drunk driving, seat belts and alcohol, as well as much more send you.
    DRUNK DRIVING
Contact:
    National Center for Statistics and Analysis
    National Highway Traffic
    Safety Administration
    400 7th Street SW
    Washington, DC 20590
    [phone]
    DRUNK DRIVING
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Drunk Driving is available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Surgeon General's Workshop on Drunk
        Driving. (#C044)
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Drunk Driving are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Drunk Driving and Raising the Drinking Age:
        Info Pack.  (#IP186D)
    - Drunk Driving: Bibliography-in-Brief, 1983-
        1988. (#88-655 L)
    - Drunk Driving; Issue Brief.   (#IB83157)
    - Drunk Driving Laws in Foreign Countries.
        (#LL89-88)
    - Nondischargeability of DWI Judgements in
        Bankruptcy: Survey of Case Law. (#90-21 A)
    DRUNK DRIVINGces 0
DRY EYES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Dry Eyes by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Dry Eyes and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DRY EYES
DRY MOUTH
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR), which looks into the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of oral and dental diseases, can answer your questions about the newest developments in treatment and send you publications, posters, and reports on a variety of dental topics.  Publications cover canker sores, fluoride treatment, periodontal disease, and tooth decay.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Building 31
    Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DRY MOUTH
    DRY EYES
DRY MOUTH
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institut
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on dizziness are available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31, Room 8A06, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone] or [phone].
    - Dizziness.  (#86-76)
    - Dizziness.  Discusses hope through research.
    DIZZINESS
See Genetics
See Genetic Testing
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on DNA as it relates to Cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER  [phone]
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on DNA Testing is available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th  & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC  20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Understanding DNA Testing: A Basic Guide
        for Families.  Explains how DNA analysis can be performed for families.
DOWN'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) can fill you in on both medical and statistical information about this birth defect.  They will also send you Facts About Down's Syndrome and Facts About Down's Syndrome for Women Over 35 (No. 82-536), which discuss genetic counseling and the outlook for a child born with Down's syndrome.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DOWN'S SYNDROME
DOXORRUBICIN
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Doxorrubicina/Doxorubicin.  Provides infor-
        mation about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    DOXORRUBICIN
DPT VACCINE (Diptheria-Pertussis
See Immunizations
    DPT VACCINE (Diptheria-Pertussis-Tetanus)m
DRINKING AND CANCER
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Drinking and Cancer.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    DRINKING AND CANCER
DRINKING WATER
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
Are you concerned about your drinking water?  Do you want to know where in your area you can have your water tested?  The Safe Drinking Water Hotline responds to questions concerning the Safe Drinking Water Act, Water Standards & Regulations, and the Underground Injection Program.  They will also send you selected publications related to these issues.
       Contact:
    Environmental Protection Agency
    401 M St., SW
    Washington, DC  20460
    [phone]
    DRINKING WATER
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Drinking Water is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Fluoride in Drinking Water: Should the
        National Standard Be Made Less Stringent?  Archived Issue Brief.  (#IB86014)
The following publications on Drinking Water are available from the Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, CO  81009.
    - Pesticides in Drinking-Water Wells.  Learn how
        to test water and what to do if it's unsafe.  (434Y, $.50)
The following publication on Water Treatment is available from the Federal Trade Commission, Office of Consumer Education, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Washington, DC  20580; [phone].
    - Buying A Home Water Treatment Unit.  Shows
        how to determine your need for a treatment unit, how to select options, and how to protect yourself from deceptive sales practices.
    DRINKING WATER
DROPSY
See Edema
    DROPSY
DRUG ABUSE
See Alcoholism
See specific drug
See Workplace Drug Abuse
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Drug Abuse Information and Treatment Hotline provides drug related information to the general public, and helps drug users find and use local treatment programs and support groups and/or services.  Referrals are also made to local crisis or information hotlines and support groups, such as Cocaine Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.  They provide many pamphlets and brochures on a variety of drug topics.  The hotline is in service 9a.m. to 3a.m. EST (Monday-Friday) and 12p.m. to 3a.m. EST (Saturday-Sunday).
       Contact:
    National Drug Abuse Information
    and Treatment Hotline
    (800) 662-HELP
    (800) 66-AYUNDA (spanish speakers)
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information is the central point within the Federal Government for current print and audiovisual materials about alcohol and other drugs. They have information tailored to parents, teachers, youth, and others, as well as information about organizations and groups concerned with alcohol and other drug problems. They have publications, reports, newsletters, videos, posters, and more, as well as being able to provide comprehensive alcohol and other drug resource referrals. Call for your free catalogue.
       Contact:
    National Clearinghouse for Alcohol
    and Drug Information
    P.O. Box 2345
    Rockville, MD  20852
    [phone]
    [phone]
The House Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control investigates drug abuse, conducts hearings in Washington, DC, and throughout the country, and publishes numerous studies that are available to the public.
       Contact:
    U.S. Congress
    House Select Committee on Narcotics
    Abuse and Control
    H2-234 House Annex 2
    Washington, DC  20515
    [phone]
    DRUG ABUSE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Drug Abuse are available from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD  20852; [phone], or [phone].
    - Drug Abuse and AIDS: Getting the Message
        Out.  Video informs about prevention, transmission, consequences and treatment of AIDS.
    - Drug Abuse and Drug Abuse Research: Third
        Triennial Report to Congress.  Summarizes drug abuse in the U.S., its health implications, advances in treatment and prevention.
    - Drugs At Work.  Video presents information
        about the nature and scope of the alcohol and drug problem in the workplace.
    - Drug Testing: Handle With Care.  Video
        describes options available for designing a drug testing program in workplace.
    - Citizen's Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention
        Directory.
    - Resources for Getting Involved.
    - Connections.
    - The Door to Recovery: Community Drug
        Abuse Treatment.
    - The Fact Is...Communications Programs Can
        Help to Prevent Alcohol and Other Drug Problems.
    - Communities Creating Change: 1990
        Exemplary Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Programs.
    - Evaluating Faculty Development and Clinical
        Training Programs in Substance Abuse: A Guidebook.
    - Finding Solutions.  Video displays drug abuse
        in workplace and offers solutions in education and prevention.
    - Handbook for Evaluating Drug and Alcohol
        Prevention Programs.
    - How to Start and Run an Alcohol and Other
        Drug Information Center: A Guide.
    - Little League Drug Education Program
        Anti-drug abuse video for kids.
    - Making Health Communication Programs
        Work: A Planner's Guide.
    - Message and Material Review Process.
    - NIDA Capsules: Drug Abuse Information and
        Treatment Referral Line: (800) 662-HELP.  Describes referral service that provides drug-related information to the public and helps identify services for drug users.
    - Parent Training Is Prevention.
    - Prevention Plus II: Tools for Creating and
        Sustaining a Drug-Free Community.
    - Turning Awareness Into Action.
    - What You Can Do About Drug Use in
        America.
    - Prevention: From Knowledge to Action.
    - The Primary Prevention of Alcohol Problems:
        A Critical Review of the Research Literature.
    - The Fact Is...Resources Are Available for
        Disabled Persons With Alcohol and Other Drug Problems.
    - The Fact Is...Reaching Hispanic/Latino
        Audiences Requires Cultural Sensitivity.
    - Safer Streets Ahead.
    - Substance Abuse Prevention Within Inner-City
        Communities.
    - Surgeon General's Workshop on Drunk Driving
        Proceedings.
    - Surgeon General's Workshop on Drunk
        Driving: Background Papers.
    - The Fact Is...Training Is Available for
        Professionals in the Field of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse.
    - Twenty Exemplary Prevention Programs:
        Helping Communities to Help Themselves.
    - The Fact Is...You Can Effectively Launch
        Media Campaigns.
    - The Fact Is...You Can Start a Student
        Assistance Program.
    - Youth at High Risk for Substance Abuse.
    - A Community Solution, Drug Abuse
        Treatment.
    - Overcoming Barriers to Drug Abuse Treatment
        in the Community.
    - The Fact Is...Employee Assistance Contacts
        Are Available In Every State.  Covers professional assessment/referral and/or short-term counseling services for motivating and helping employees with alcohol, drug, or mental health problems to seek and accept appropriate help.
    - The Fact Is...There Are Specialized Mutual-
        Help Groups For Those With Alcohol and Drug Problems.  (MS330)  Discusses self-help groups that have emerged in response to special concerns expressed by those seeking recovery for alcohol and other drug problem.  This brochure also lists the self-help groups, providing general information about the group and a central phone number.
    - Quick List: 10 Steps to Help Your Child Say
        "No".
    - 10 Steps to Help Your Child Say "No". A
        Parent's Guide.
    - Growing Up Drug Free: A Parent's Guide to
        Prevention.
    - Parent Training Is Prevention.
    - High School Senior Drug Use:  1975-1990.
    - The National Directory of Drug Abuse and
        Alcoholism Treatment and Prevention Programs.  Contains referral information about treatment and prevention programs.
    - Prevention Resource Guide: College Youth.
    - Prevention Resource Guide: Secondary School
        Students.
    - Prevention Resource Guide: Elementary Youth.
    - Prevention Resource Guide: Preschool
        Children.
    - Prevention Resource Guide: Pregnant/Post-
        partum Women and Their Infants.
    - Prevention Resource Guide: Rural
        Communities.
The following publication on Adolescent Drug Use is available from the General Accounting Office, P.O. Box 6015, Gaithersburg, MD  20877; [phone].
    - Adolescent Drug Use Prevention: Common
        Features of Promising Community Programs.  Examines the design, implementation, and results of promising comprehensive, community-based drug use prevention programs for young adolescents, regardless of their funding sources.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Drug Abuse are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Drug Abuse: Treatment, Prevention and
        Education: Info Pack.  (#IP400D)
    - Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health
        Block Grant, and Related Programs: Issue Brief.  (#IB88009)
    - Drug Abuse in America: Selected References,
        1990-1992. (#92-321 L)
    - The Drug Crisis: Federal Aid for Crime
        Control, Prevention, and Treatment; Selected References, 1986-1989.  (#90-9 L)
    - Drug Abuse and Control: An Alphabetical
        Microthesaurus of Terms Selected from the Legislative Indexing Vocabulary. (90-143 L)
    - Drug Abuse in America: Info Pack. (IB303D)
    - Drug Abuse: Selected References, 1986-1988.
        (#88-625 L)
    - Forum: The Drug Problem, Congressional
        Research Service.  (#REV 11-89)
    - Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and
        Education.  (#90-412 EPW)
    DRUG ABUSE
DRUG ALLERGY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Drug Allergies for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DRUG ALLERGY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 7A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Drug Allergy.  (#82-703)
    DRUG ALLERGY
DRUG APPROVAL PROCESS
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Drug Approval is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Drug Approval: Access to Experimental Drugs
        for Severely Ill Patients.  (#IB89016)
The following publication on the Drug Approval Process is available from the General Accounting Office, P.O. Box 6015, Gaithersburg, MD  20877; [phone].
    - Nonprescription Drugs: Over the Counter and
        Underemphasized. Examines the Food and Drug Administration's procedures for approving and monitoring over-the-counter drugs in order to identify potential vulnerabilities in the procedures that could result in the approval and marketing of unsafe and ineffective drugs.
    DRUG APPROVAL PROCESS
DRUG DEVELOPMENT
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - From Test Tube to Patient: New Drug
        Development.  (#FDA90-3168)
    DRUG DEVELOPMENT
DRUG DEVELOPMENT
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from
    DRY MOUTH
DIPHTHERIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Diphtheria for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DIPHTHERIA
DISABILITIES
See Rehabilitation
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Clearinghouse on Disability Information Program is a great source of information for Federal funding of programs and services for the Disabled, Federal legislation affecting the disability community, and Federal programs benefiting people with disabilities.
       Contact:
    U.S Department of Education
    Room 3132
    Mary Switzer Bldg.
    Washington, DC  20202-2524
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NRIC) can provide you with information on Disability-related research, resources, and products for independent living, as well as facts sheets, resource guides, and research and technical publications, and a newsletter.
       Contact:
    National Rehabilitation Information Center
    8455 Colesville Road
    Suite 935
    Silver Spring, MD 20910
    [phone]
    DISABILITIES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Disabilities is available from the U.S Department of Education, Room 3132, Mary Switzer Bldg., Washington, DC  20202-2524; [phone], or [phone].
    - A Pocket Guide to Federal Help for Indivi-
        duals with Disabilities.
The following publications on Disabilities are available from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO 81002.
    - The Americans with Disabilities Act: Questions
        and Answers. Explains how this law protects the civil rights of persons with disabilities at work and in public places. (#583Z).
    - Pocket Guide to Federal Help for Individuals
        with Disabilities. Federally funded programs provide for vocational rehabilitation, employment, housing and more. Here's how to make use of what's available. (#112Z, $1.00).
The following reports on the Americans With Disabilities Act are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - The Americans With Disabilities Act: An
        Overview of Major Provisions.  (#90-366 A)
    - The Americans With Disabilities Act: Equal
        Employment Opportunity Commission Proposed Regulations on Equal Employment Opportunity for Individuals With Disabilities.  (#91-291 A)
    - The Americans With Disabilities Act: Info
        Pack. (#IP443A)
    - The Possible Applicability of the Americans
        With Disabilities Act to Indian Tribes. (#91-497 A)
    DISABILITIES
DISABLED INFANTS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Information Clearinghouse for Infants with Disabilities and Life-Threatening Conditions offers help on legal and advocacy issues, financial assistance, community services, parent support and parent education, child protective services, home health services and other assistance to parents and professionals concerned about infants with disabilities.
       Contact:
    National Information Clearinghouse
    for Infants with Disabilities
    and Life-Threatening Conditions
    (NICIDLC)
    Benson Building
    First Floor
    Columbia, SC  29208
    [phone]
    [phone] (in SC)
    DISABLED INFANTS
DISASTERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (NIMH) can send you all kinds of information on the relationship between Disasters and mental illness.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is the Federal Government's focal point for emergency planning, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery. They have information on how to prepare for and deal with earthquakes, floods, fires, and nuclear disasters. They have many free publications and videos listed in a free publications catalog.
       Contact:
    Federal Emergency Management Agency
    500 C St., SW
    Washington, DC 20472
    [phone]
    DISASTERS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Disasters are available from the National Institute of Mental Health, 5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05, Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Crisis Intervention Programs for Disaster
        Victims in Smaller Communities.
    - Disaster Work and Mental Health: Prevention
        and Control of Stress Among Workers.
    - Field Manual for Human Service Workers in
        Major Disasters.
    - Human Problems in Major Disasters: A
        Training Curriculum for Emergency Medical Personnel.
    - Innovations in Mental Health Services to
        Disaster Victims.
    - Manual for Child Health Workers in Major
        Disasters.
    - Prevention and Control of Stress Among
        Emergency Workers: A Pamphlet for Team Managers.
    - Prevention and Control of Stress Among
        Emergency Workers: A Pamphlet for Workers.
    - Role Stressors and Supports for Emergency
        Workers.
    - Training Manual for Human Service Workers
        in Major Disasters.
    DISASTERSIn0
DISCOID LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Discoid Lupus Erythematosus.  They will also refer you to other organizations studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DISCOID LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS
DISEASE HOTLINE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
By calling the Centers for Disease Control's automated telephone health service, you can get all kinds of information sent to you on several diseases and health areas, including symptoms and prevention methods, immunization requirements, current statistics, recent disease outbreak, and available printed materials.  Currently, you can get information on AIDS, Chronic fatigue syndrome, cytomegalovirus, encephalitis, enteric diseases, Epstein-Barr, hepatitis, Lyme disease, malaria, rabies, Vaccine-preventable disease, and yellow fever. If you need more information than the message provides, you have the option of being put in contact with a public health professional who will point you in the right direction. The system is available 24 hours a day, although the health professionals are available Monday-Friday 8a.m. - 4:30p.m.
       Contact:
    Disease Hotline
    [phone]
    DISEASE HOTLINE
DIURETICS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Diuretics for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DIURETICS
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DIURNALDYSTONIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Diurnaldystonia. They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    DIURNALDYSTONIA
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DIVERTICULITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Diverticulitis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DIVERTICULITIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis.  (#92-1163)
    DIVERTICULITIS
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DIVORCE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (NIMH) can send you all kinds of information on the relationship between Divorce and mental illness.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857  [phone]
    DIVORCE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Mental Health, 5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05, Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - When Parents Divorce.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Divorce, Maintenance and Child Support Laws
        in Australia, Canada, England, and New Zealand.  (#LL90-65)
    DIVORCE
DIZYGOTIC TWINS (Fraternal Twins
See Twins
    DIZYGOTIC TWINS (Fraternal Twins)e
DIZZINESS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Dizziness.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this condition, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Dizziness.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related disorders.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
    DIZZINESS
their publications list on Dizziness.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot direct
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - From Test Tube to Patient: New Drug
        Development.  (#FDA90-3168)
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Diabetic Retinopathy is available from the National Eye Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 6A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Diabetic Retinopathy.  (#90-2171)
    DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The staff of the Diagnostic Imaging Research Program can also answer your questions about how this medical technology can be used to detect cancer.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Executive Plaza North
    Room 800
    Rockville, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
DIALYSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Dialysis and Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Kidney and Urologic Diseases
    Information Clearinghouse
    Box NKUDIC
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DIALYSIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box NKUDIC, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Dialysis: Professional Materials. Bibliography
        of resources.
    - Dialysis: Patient Materials.  Bibliography of
        resources.
The following publications are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Kidney Disease: When Those Fabulous Filters
        Are Foiled.
    - AIDS Information for the Dialysis Patient.
        (#FDA 90-4240)
    DIALYSIS
DIAPER RASH
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Over-the-Counter Drug Evaluation Division of the Food and Drug Administration has written a monograph on products claiming to reduce or alleviate Diaper Rash.  The monograph outlines the components which have been found to be most effective and those which do nothing to remedy this problem.
       Contact:
    Over-the-Counter Drug
    Evaluation Division
    Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    DIAPER RASH
DIARRHEA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Diarrheal Illnesses for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disorder.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Diarrheal Illnesses for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disorder.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DIARRHEA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Diarrhea is available from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box NDDIC, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Traveler's Diarrhea.  Information on preven-
        tion and control of this digestive tract disorder.
The following publication on Diarrhea is available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Diarrhea: Infectious and Other Causes.  (#86-
        2749)
    DIARRHEA
See Nutrition
See Food
    DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
    DIET
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Dietary Supplements is available from the National Institute on Aging Information Center, 2209 Distribution Circle, Silver Spring, MD 20910; [phone].
    - Dietary Supplements: More Is Not Always
        Better.
    DIET
DIETHYLSTILBESTROL (DES)
See DES
    DIETHYLSTILBESTROL (DES)
DIETING
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Dieting are available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - How to Take Weight Off Without Getting
        Ripped Off.  Discusses weight reduction products, fad diets, and other diet aids.  (#85-1116)
    - How To Take Weight Off And Keep It Off.
        (#FDA89-1116)
    - A Word About Low Sodium Diets.  (#FDA90-
        2179)
    - Diet Books Sell Well But...  Reviews and
        evaluates some of the popular diet plans.  (#84-1093)
The following publication on Dieting is available from the Food & Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, Room 304, Beltsville, MD  20705-2351; [phone].
    - Weight Control.  A list to help you locate
        further information or resources.
The following publications on Dieting are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Stomach 'Bubble': Diet Device Not Without
        Risks.
    - Garren Gastric Bubble.
    - FDA Warns Weight Loss Wraps and Suits Are
        Frauds.
    - About Body Wraps, Pills and Other Magic
        Wands for Losing Weight.
The following publications on Dieting are available from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO  81002.
    - An FDA Guide to Dieting. New research on
        how genetics, the kinds of calories you eat, your metabolism, and the exercise you get, all affect weight. (#512Z).
    - Calories and Weight.  (#108Y)
    - Calories and Weight. Calorie tables for
        hundreds of popular foods and beverages. (#107Z).
    - Modified Fast: A Sometime Solution to a
        Weighty Problem.  (#517Y)
The following publication on Dieting is available from the Federal Trade Commission, Office of Consumer Education, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Washington, DC  20580; [phone].
    - Diet Programs.  Covers gimmicks and sales
        schemes that commercial diet programs use to lure you into spending a lot of money to lose weight.
    DIETING
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DIFFUSE SCLEROSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Diffuse Sclerosis. They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    DIFFUSE SCLEROSIS
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DIGESTIVE DISEASES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse will respond to your requests for information about digestive diseases and distributes information to health professionals, people with digestive diseases, and the general public.  They have many publications, as well as a news bulletin.
       Contact:
    National Digestive Diseases
    Information Clearinghouse
    Box NDDIC
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DIGESTIVE DISEASES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Digestive Diseases are available from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box NDDIC, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Diverticular Disease.  Information packet.
    - Bleeding In the Digestive Tract.
    - Digestive Health and Disease: A Glossary.
        (#DD-01)
    - Facts and Fallacies About Digestive Diseases.
        (#DD-02)
    - Your Digestive System and How It Works.
        (#DD-03)
    - Diagnostic Tests for Digestive Diseases: X-rays
        and Ultrasound.  (#DD-07)
    - Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis.
    - Digestive Diseases and Organizations: Lay and
        Voluntary.  Describes and lists names, addresses, telephone numbers, and publications of 19 nonprofit, support, education, and advocacy groups related to digestive diseases.  (#DD-05)
    - Smoking and Your Digestive System. Discusses
        the harmful effects. of cigarette smoking on the digestive system.  (#DD-52)
    - Digestive Diseases Organizations: Professional.
        Describes and lists names, addresses, telephone numbers, and publications of 16 private non-profit organizations that represent digestive disease health professionals.  (#DD-06)
    - NDDIC Brochure.  Describes the purpose,
        activities, and informational services of NDDIC.  (#DD-22)
    - DD Notes.  Newsletter of NDDIC features
        articles about digestive diseases, voluntary and professional organizations, research, and new publications.  (#DD-32)
    - Research Opportunities and Programs in the
        Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition (1990). Provides information about the research programs of the Digestive Diseases, Nutritional Sciences, and Special Programs branches of NIDDK, mechanisms of research support, and research training and career development opportunities.  (#DD-95)
The following publications on Digestive Diseases are available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Digestive Health and Disease: A Glossary.
        (#86-2750)
    - National Digestive Diseases Advisory Board:
        1991 Annual Report.  (#91-2482)
    - Facts and Fallacies About Digestive Diseases.
        (#92-2673)
    DIGESTIVE DISEASES
DIOXIN
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Toxic Substances Control Act Hotline can provide you with free information about the dangers of dioxin.
       Contact:
    Toxic Substances Control Act Hotline
    401 M St., SW
    Washington, DC 20024
    [phone]
    DIOXIN
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Dioxin and Agent Orange is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Dioxin and Agent Orange Health Effects: An
        Update.  (#91-195 SPR)
The following publication on Dioxin Treatment Technologies is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, Washington, DC  20510-8025; [phone].
    - Dioxin Treatment Technologies: Background
        Paper.  (#OTA-BP-O-93)
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DERMATITIS HERPETIFORMIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Dermatitis Herpetiformis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DERMATITIS HERPETIFORMIS
DERMATOGRAPHISM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Dermatographism for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this subject.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DERMATOGRAPHISM
DERMATOLOGY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Dermatology.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this subject.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying related diseases and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Dermatology.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this subject, including specific treatment information for your stage of skin cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Building 31
    Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    DERMATOLOGY
DERMATOMYOSITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Dermatomyositis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Dermatomyositis. They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    DERMATOMYOSITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on DES (Diethylstilbestrol).  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Building 31
    Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on DES (Diethylstilbestrol).  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research can provide you with information regarding DES and can refer you to other sources for more information.
       Contact:
    Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
    Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Information for Physicians: Prenatal Diethyl-
        stilbestrol (DES) Exposure: Recommendations of the Diethylstilbestrol Adenosis (DESAD) Project for the Identification and Management of Exposed Individuals.  (#81-2049)
    DESnt
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Center for Developmental Disabilities (CDD) can give you information about and refer you to organizations concerned with children ages 0-21 with development disabilities or special health care needs.  It also can identify federal, state and non-profit agencies in every state in the country.
       Contact:
    Center for Developmental Disabilities
    Benson Building
    First Floor
    Columbia, SC 29208
    [phone]
    [phone] in SC
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Developmental Disorders.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Developmental Disorders.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related disorders.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Developmental Disorders.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bldg. 31, Room 2A32, Bethesda, MD  20892;  [phone].
    - Treatment of Destructive Behaviors in Persons
        With Developmental Disabilities.  (#91-2410)
    DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
DEVIC'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Devic's Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    DEVIC'S SYNDROME
DEXTRANASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Dextrans/Dextranase.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DEXTRANASE
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DHOBIE ITCH
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Clearinghouse can provide you with information regarding Dhobie Itch, which is an infection of the skin caused by a fungus.  They can search their data base for articles, reference materials, and more.
       Contact:
    National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
    and Skin Diseases Clearinghouse
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    DHOBIE ITCH
DIABETES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse will respond to your requests for information about Diabetes and its complications and distributes information appropriate to health professionals, people with diabetes and their families, and the general public.  They have many publications and bibliographies, as well as Diabetes Dateline, a free quarterly current awareness newsletter that features news about diabetes research, upcoming meetings and events, and new publications.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
    Box NDIC
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Diabetes and Arteriosclerosis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Diabetes and Pregnancy.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Diabetes with Insulin Allergy or Resistance for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DIABETES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Diabetes are available from the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, Box NDIC, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Age Page: Dealing with Diabetes.
    - Dental Tips for Diabetics.
    - The Diabetes Dictionary.
    - Diabetic Retinopathy.
    - Insulin-Dependent Diabetes.
    - Monitoring Your Blood Sugar.
    - Noninsulin-Dependent Diabetes.
    - Periodontal Disease and Diabetes, A Guide for
        Patients.
    - The Prevention and Treatment of Five
        Complications of Diabetes, A Guide for Patients with an Introduction to Day-to-Day Management of Diabetes.
    - Understanding Gestational Diabetes.
    - Cookbooks for People with Diabetes.  A
        bibliography.
    - Diabetes and Kidney Disease.  A bibliography.
    - Foot Care and Diabetes.  A bibliography.
    - Pregnancy and Diabetes.  A bibliography.
    - Sports and Exercise for People with Diabetes.
        A bibliography.
    - Diabetes in Blacks.
    - Diabetic Neuropathy.
    - Diabetes and Kidney Disease: A Selected
        Annotated Bibliography.
    - Noninsulin-Dependent Diabetes.  (#87-241)
    - Diabetes in Adults.  (#90-2904)
    - Diabetes Dictionary.  (#89-3016)
    - Diabetes in Hispanics.  (#92-3265)
    - Diabetes in Black Americans.  (#92-3266)
    - Diabetes in Education.  (#92-3267)
    - National Diabetes Advisory Board 1991
        Annual Report.  (#91-1587)
    - Pregnancy and Diabetes Annotated
        Bibliography.
    - Insulin-Dependent Diabetes.  (#90-2098)
The following publication on Diabetes is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Diabetes in Adults. Booklet written to help
        the general public make intelligent decisions.
The following publication on Diabetes is available from the Science & Technology Division, Reference Section, Library of Congress, Washington, DC  20540; [phone].
    - Diabetes Mellitus. Reference guide designed
        to help locate further published material.  (#86-6)
The following publication on Diabetes is available from the Food & Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, Room 304, Beltsville, MD  20705-2351; [phone].
    - Nutrition and Diabetes.  Designed to help you
        locate resources on this topic.
The following publication on Diabetes is available from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bldg. 31, Room 2A32, Bethesda, MD  20892;  [phone].
    - Understanding Gestational Diabetes: A Prac-
        tical Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy.  Addresses questions about diet, exercise, measurement of blood sugar levels, and general medical and obstetric care of women with gestational diabetes.  It answers such questions as: Will my baby have diabetes?, What can I do to control gestational diabetes?, and Will I have diabetes in the future?
The following video on Diabetes is available from Modern Talking Picture Service, 5000 Park St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709; (800) 243-MTPS.
    - Don't Be Blind To Diabetes.  Video on
        detecting, treating, and preventing diabetes.
    DIABETES
DIABETIC NEUROPATHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Diabetic Neuropathy.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    DIABETIC NEUROPATHY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Diabetic Neuropathy.  (#91-3185)
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Diabetic Neuropathy.  Contains a collection of
        scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    DIABETIC NEUROPATHY
DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information Diabetic Retinopathy by searching the Combined Health Information (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of along with any journal articles they may have.  They can refer you to any other organizations that study this and related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any trials that may be studying this disease and looking patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892  [phone]
    DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
    -BETIC NEUROPATHY
DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date infoort number in your request.
    - Dioxin and Agent Orange Health Effects: An
        Update.  (#91-195 SPR)
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DEMYELINATING DISEASES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Demyelinating Diseases.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    DEMYELINATING DISEASES
DENGUE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Dengue for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DENGUE
DENTAL CARE PROGRAMS
Free Publications/Videos
The following videos are available from Modern Talking Picture Service, 5000 Park St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709; (800) 243-MTPS.
    - Flossing With Charlie Brown.  Video teaches
        kids how to floss properly.
    - The Haunted Mouth.  Video covers preventa-
        tive dentistry and tooth decay.
    - Options: Dental Health in Later Years.  Video
        discusses outcomes of dental neglect and focuses on prevention regimens.
    DENTAL CARE PROGRAMS
DENTAL DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR), which looks into the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Oral and Dental Diseases, can answer your questions about the newest developments in treatment and send you publications, posters, and reports on a variety of dental topics. Publications cover canker sores, fluoride treatment, periodontal disease, and tooth decay.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The Dental Disease Prevention Activity is a resource for information on prevention activities in the field of dental health.  It can provide you with information on fluoridation, periodontal disease, and baby-bottle tooth decay.  A list of educational materials is also available.
       Contact:
    Centers for Disease Control
    1600 Clifton Rd., NE
    Atlanta, GA  30333
    [phone]
    DENTAL DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Dental Disease is available from the Center for Prevention Services, Centers for Disease Control, 1600 Clifton Rd., NE, Atlanta, GA  30333; [phone].
    - Preventing the Transmission of Hepatitis B,
        AIDS, and Herpes in Dentistry.  Offers 13 pages of advice on preventive measures for dental health care workers to minimize their risk of the transmission of these diseases to themselves, their families, and patients.
The following publications on Dental Disease are available from Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), FDA, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Sealing Out Decay.
    - Today's Dentistry: A Mouthful of Marvels.
    - Fact Sheet: Uranium in Dental Porcelain.
    - U.S. Public Health Service Statement on the
        Safety of Dental Amalgam.
    - The Selection of Patients for X-ray Examina-
        tions: Basic Concepts.  (#FDA 85-8249)
The following publication on Dental Disease is available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Dental Implications of Epilepsy.  (#B053)
The following video is available from Modern Talking Picture Service, 5000 Park St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709; (800) 243-MTPS.
    - Periodontal Disease.  Video to help the
        general public make intelligent decisions.
    DENTAL DISEASE
DENTAL PROCEDURES AND AIDS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Centers for Disease Control National AIDS Clearinghouse, P.O. Box 6003, Rockville, MD  20849-6003; [phone].
    - Update: Transmission of HIV Infection During
        Invasive Dental Procedures: Florida.  (#D683)
    DENTAL PROCEDURES AND AIDS
DENTAL RESTORATIVE MATERIALS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Dental Restorative Materials, Amalgams, and Implants.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study these materials.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DENTAL RESTORATIVE MATERIALS
DENTAL SEALANTS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Dental Restorative Sealants.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study these compounds.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DENTAL SEALANTS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Dental Research, Bldg. 31, Room 2C35, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Seal Out Dental Decay. (#91-489)  Discusses
        plastic sealants.
The following publication is available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Sealing Out Decay.
    DENTAL SEALANTS
DENTAL X-RAYS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Dental X-Rays.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this issue.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DENTAL X-RAYS
DENTOBACTERIAL PLAQUE INFECTION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Dentobacterial Plaque Infection.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DENTOBACTERIAL PLAQUE INFECTION
DENTURES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Dentures.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DENTURES
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DEPRESSION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) conducts research on Depression and other mental disorders, distributes information, conducts demonstration programs for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of the mentally ill.  A major media campaign on depression, called Project D/ART (Depression/Awareness, Recognition, Treatment), is being developed by NIMH in collaboration with other organizations to provide information on symptoms, causes, and treatments of various depressive disorders.  Many publications and reports are available on various topics for professionals and the general public.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Depression and Aging.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DEPRESSION
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Institute of Mental Health, 5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05, Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Affective Disorders: Recent Research and
        Related Developments.
    - Beating Depression: New Treatments Bring
        Success.
    - Bipolar Disorder: Manic-Depressive Illness.
    - D/ART Fact Sheet.
    - Depression: It's a Disease and It Can Be
        Treated.
    - Depressive Illnesses: Treatments Bring New
        Hope.
    - Helpful Facts About Depressive Disorders.
    - Helping the Depressed Person Get Treatment.
    - If You're Over 65 and Feeling
        Depressed...Treatment Brings New Hope.  Explains depression and provides a depression checklist, and describes causes and treatment.
    - Let's Talk About Depression.
    - Plain Talk About Depression.
    - What to do When A Friend is Depressed: A
        Guide for Teenagers.
    DEPRESSION
DEPTH PERCEPTION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Depth Perception by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related issues.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this issue and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DEPTH PERCEPTION
DERMAGRAPHISMS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Dermagraphism for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DERMAGRAPHISMS
DERMAGRAPHISMS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Natiotudying this disease and looking patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
DANDY-WALKER SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Dandy-Walker Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    DANDY-WALKER SYNDROME
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Dandy Walker Syndrome.  Contains a collec-
        tion of scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    DANDY-WALKER SYNDROME
DARIER'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Darier's Disease.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DARIER'S DISEASE
DAUNORUBICIN
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Daunorrubicina/Daunorubicin.  Provides
        information about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    DAUNORUBICIN
DAY CARE
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Child Day Care.  (#IB89011)
The following publication is available from the Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information, P.O. Box 1182, Washington, DC  20013; (800) FYI-3366, or [phone].
    - Day Care.  Annotated bibliography covering
        child abuse issues.  (#07-91175, $3)
    DAY CARE
DEAFNESS
See Communication Disorders
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Clearinghouse (NIDCDC) can tell you everything you always wanted to know about disorders involving hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language.  They have countless fact sheets, bibliographies, catalogs, and directories of information sources, including a directory of associations and organizations interested in Deafness and other communication disorders.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness and Other
    Communication Disorders Clearinghouse
    P.O. Box 37777
    Washington, DC  20013
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
    [phone]
    DEAFNESS
DEATH
See Living Wills
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Death and Dying.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Death and Dying.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
The National Center for Health Statistics collects and distributes data on abortions, births, deaths, marriages, and divorces, and produces annual data for the U.S., states, countries, and local areas.
       Contact:
    Division of Vital Statistics
    National Center for Health Statistics
    3700 East-West Highway, Room 1-44
    Hyattsville, MD  20782
    [phone]
    DEATH
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Clearinghouse, 8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 600, McLean, VA 22102; [phone].
    - Talking to Children About Death.  Discusses
        some of the ways that parents might help children deal with a death.
    DEATH
DECARBAZINE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Decarbazino/Decarbazine.  Provides informa-
        tion about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    DECARBAZINE
DECUBITUS ULCERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Decubitus Ulcers.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Decubitus Ulcers.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DECUBITUS ULCERS
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DEGENERATIVE BASAL GANGLIA DISEA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Degenerative Basal Ganglia Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    DEGENERATIVE BASAL GANGLIA DISEASE
DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD).  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying DJD.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE
DEGLUTITION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Deglutition.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    DEGLUTITION
DEJERINE-SOTTAS DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Dejerine-Sottas Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    DEJERINE-SOTTAS DISEASE
DEMENTIA
See Mental Illness
See Alzheimer's Disease
See Presenile Dementia
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Dementia.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Dementia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    DEMENTIA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Dementia is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, National Institutes of Health, Bldg. 10, Room 5C-305, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - The Brain in "Aging" and Dementia. Discusses
        brain anatomy and physiology, the normal process of brain aging, and senility. Vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease are described as well as research on the causes and treatment.  (#83-2625)
The following publication on Dementia is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, Washington, DC  20510-8025; [phone].
    - Special Care Units for People with Alzheimer's
        and Other Dementias: Consumer Education, Research, Regulatory, and Reimbursement Issues.  (Free Summary Available)
    DEMENTIA
Free Publications/Vide issue and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
CYCLITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Cyclitis by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CYCLITIS
CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Ciclofosfamida/Cyclophosphamide.  Provides
        information about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE
CYCLOSPORINE-ASSOCIATED HYPERTEN
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Cyclosporine-Associated Hypertension.
        (#NN333) Information on incidence, characteristics, mechanisms, and drug management of cyclosporine-associated hypertension (CAH) are presented.
    CYCLOSPORINE-ASSOCIATED HYPERTENSION
CYSTIC ACNE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Cystic Acne.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Cystic Acne.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    CYSTIC ACNE
CYSTIC FIBROSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Cystic Fibrosis of the Pancreas for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CYSTIC FIBROSIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the Office of Technology Assessment, Washington, DC  20510-8025; [phone].
    - Genetic Counseling and Cystic Fibrosis Carrier
        Screening: Results of a Survey.  (#OTA-BP-BA-97)
    - Cystic Fibrosis and DNA Tests: Implications of
        Carrier Screening.  (#OTA-BA-532)
    CYSTIC FIBROSIS
CYSTIC MASTITIS
See Fibrocystic Breast Disease
    CYSTIC MASTITISS
Infect
CYSTINOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Cystinosis.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CYSTINOSIS
CYSTINURIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Cystinuria for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CYSTINURIA
CYSTITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Cystitis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CYSTITIS
   \H
CYTARABINE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Citarabina/Cytarabine.  Provides information
        about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    CYTARABINE
CYTOMEGALIC INCLUSION BODY DISEA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Cytomegalic Inclusion Body Disease.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies they might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    CYTOMEGALIC INCLUSION BODY DISEASE
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS  (CMV)
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Centers for Disease Control's Voice Information System allows anyone using a touchtone phone to obtain pre-recorded information on Cytomegalovirus, and many other diseases.  This service offers information about this condition, symptoms and prevention methods, immunization requirements, current statistics, recent disease outbreak, and available printed materials.  The system is available 24 hours a day, although the health professionals are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
       Contact:
    Centers for Disease Control
    Information Resources Management Office
    Mail Stop C-15
    1600 Clifton Rd., NE
    Atlanta, GA  30333
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Congenital Cytomegalovirus for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Congenital Cytomegalovirus.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Congenital Cytomegalovirus for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on CMV by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    - D -
    CYTOMEGALOVIRUS  (CMV)
DACTINOMYCIN
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Dactinomicina/Dactinomycin.  Provides infor-
        mation about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    DACTINOMYCIN
DALTONISM
See Color Blindness
    DALTONISMM
DANDRUFF
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Over-The-Counter Drug Evaluation Division of the Food and Drug Administration has written a monograph on products claiming to reduce or alleviate Dandruff.  The monograph outlines the components which have been found to be most effective and those which do nothing to remedy this problem.
       Contact:
    Over-the-Counter Drug
    Evaluation Division
    Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Rockville, MD 20857  [phone]
    DANDRUFF
See Color Blindness
    DALTONISMM
DANDRUFF
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Over-The-Counte
CREUTZFELDT-JAKOB DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies they might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]  [phone]
    CREUTZFELDT-JAKOB DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Creutzfeldt-Jakob Diseaseare available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31, Room 8A06, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone] or [phone].
    - Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.  (#86-2760)
    - Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. Contains a collec-
        tion of scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    - Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.  Fact sheet on
        symptoms and treatment.
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Human Growth Hormone and Creutzfeldt-
        Jakob Disease.  (#88-2793)
    CREUTZFELDT-JAKOB DISEASE
CRIB DEATH
See Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
    CRIB DEATH
CRIGLER-NAJAR SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Crigler-Najar Syndrome for you. They will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CRIGLER-NAJAR SYNDROME
CRITICAL CARE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Critical Care Medicine Department.
    CRITICAL CARE
CROHN'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Crohn's Disease for you. They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse can give you all kinds of information about ulcerative colitis and Crohn's Disease, clinical symptoms, epidemiological patterns, treatment strategies and experimental therapies.
       Contact:
    National Digestive Diseases
    Information Clearinghouse
    Box NDDIC
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Crohn's Disease for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CROHN'S DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Crohn's Disease is available from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box NDDIC, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
        Information packet.
The following video on Crohn's Disease is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease.  Video
        to help the general public make intelligent decisions.
    CROHN'S DISEASE
CROSS-EYE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Cross-Eye by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related disorders.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Cross-Eye and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CROSS-EYE
CRYOSURGERY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Cryosurgery on the Eyes by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related techniques.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this technique and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Cryosurgery on the Eyes.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    CRYOSURGERY
CRYPTOCOCCOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Cryptococcosis for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CRYPTOCOCCOSIS
CRYPTOSPORIDIOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Cryptosporidiosis for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
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CUSHING'S DISEASE
See Cushing's Syndrome
    CUSHING'S DISEASE
CUSHING'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Cushing's Syndrome for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Cushing's Syndrome.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies they might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Cushing's Syndrome.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CUSHING'S SYNDROME
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Cushing's Syndrome.  (#89-3007)
    CUSHING'S SYNDROME
CUTIS LAXA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Cutis Laxa for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disorder.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CUTIS LAXA
CYCLIC IDIOPATHIC EDEMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Cyclic Idiopathic Edema for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CYCLIC IDIOPATHIC EDEMA
CYCLIC IDIOPATHIC EDEMA
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CORNELIA deLANGE SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Cornelia deLange Syndrome.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CORNELIA deLANGE SYNDROME
CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Coronary Angioplasty for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY
CORONARY DISEASE
See Cardiovascular Disease
See Heart Disease
    CORONARY DISEASE
COSMETIC ALLERGY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Office of Cosmetics and Colors of the Food and Drug Administration has a voluntary registration program for cosmetics, where cosmetic companies can register their company, manufacturers, cosmetics and cosmetic ingredients. They also operate an adverse reaction monitoring data base for complaints or allergic reactions to cosmetics. If you have a reaction to a cosmetic, you can call this office and they will register your complaint. They will also be able to tell you whether there have been other similar complaints concerning the product. This Office then informs the cosmetic company. If you have an allergic reaction to a cosmetic, this Office can tell you the steps you will need to take to determine which ingredient in the cosmetic is causing you problems.
       Contact:
    Office of Cosmetics and Colors
    Food and Drug Administration
    200 C Street, SW
    Washington, DC 20204
    [phone]
    COSMETIC ALLERGY
COSMETIC SURGERY
See Face Lifts
    COSMETIC SURGERY
COSTOCHONDRITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Costochondritis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    COSTOCHONDRITIS
COT DEATH
See Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
    COT DEATHm
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COUGHING
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Do I Have a Chronic Cough? (#559)  Defines
        chronic cough and identifies it as a symptom of a possible chronic lung disease.
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COWPOX
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Clearinghouse can provide you with information regarding cowpox.  They can search their files to see if they have journal articles and other reference materials on cowpox, and can also refer you to organizations dealing with skin diseases.
       Contact:
    National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
    and Skin Diseases Clearinghouse
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    COWPOX
COXSACKIE VIRUS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Coxsackie Virus (Hand-Foot & Mouth Disease) for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Coxsackie Virus (Hand-Foot & Mouth Disease).  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    COXSACKIE VIRUS
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See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
    CPRg
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CRACK COCAINE
See Drug Abuse
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information is the central point within the Federal Government for current print and audiovisual materials about alcohol and other drugs. They have information tailored to parents, teachers, youth, and others, as well as information about organizations and groups concerned with alcohol and other drug problems. They have publications, reports, newsletters, videos, posters, and more, as well as being able to provide comprehensive alcohol and other drug resource referrals. Call for your free catalogue.
       Contact:
    National Clearinghouse for Alcohol
    and Drug Information
    P.O. Box 2345
    Rockville, MD 20852
    [phone]
    [phone]
    CRACK COCAINE
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - "Crack" Cocaine.  (#89-428 EPW)
    CRACK COCAINEr
CRANIAL ABNORMALITIES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Cranial Abnormalities.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CRANIAL ABNORMALITIES
CRANIOFACIAL MALFORMATIONS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Craniofacial Malformations.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CRANIOFACIAL MALFORMATIONS
CRETINISM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Cretinism for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CRETINISM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Informatiinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Connective Tissue Diseases. They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Heritable Disorders of Connective Tissue for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASES
CONSTIPATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Constipation for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Constipation and Aging.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892  [phone]
    CONSTIPATION
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Constipation is available from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box NDDIC, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Age Page: Constipation.  (#DD-36)
The following publication on Constipation is available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - What Is Constipation?  (#86-2754)
    CONSTIPATION
CONSUMER PRODUCT INJURIES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Injury Information Clearinghouse gathers, investigates, analyzes, and distributes injury data relating to the causes and prevention of death, injury, and illness associated with consumer products. You can use this information center to tap into the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) that includes case reports on product-related injuries from hospital emergency rooms.
       Contact:
    Consumer Product Safety Commission
    5401 Westbard Avenue
    Room 625
    Washington, DC 20207
    [phone]
    CONSUMER PRODUCT INJURIES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 5401 Westbard Avenue, Room 625, Washington, DC 20207; [phone].
General Information
    - Who We Are and What We Do
    - Compilation of Laws
    - Consumer Resource Handbook (1988)
    - CPSC Hotline Brochure
    - Some Federal Consumer Oriented Agencies
        (F.S. 52)
Bicycle Safety
    - Sprocketman (a comic book for high school
        age students)
    - Mini Bikes (F.S. 38)
Children's Furniture
    - Cribs (F.S. 43)
    - High Chairs (F.S. 70)
    - Bunk Beds (F.S. 71)
    - Tips for Your Baby's Safety - Nursery
        Equipment Checklist (English and Spanish)
    - The Safe Nursery - A Buyer's Guide to Nursery
        Equipment (English and Spanish)
    - Be Sure It's Safe For Your Baby
Children's Safety
    - Skateboards (F.S. 93)
    - Protect Your Child
    - Bumps Teachers Guide
    - Super Sitter
Compliance Publications
    - Retailers Guide (1/86)
    - Guide for Manufacturers, Distributors, and
        Retailers
    - Guide for Retailers (9/84)
Curriculum Guides for Educators
    - It's No Accident - Consumer Product Safety
    - Guide for Teachers of Grades 3-6
    - Flammable Products: A Guide for Teachers of
        Secondary Grades
    - Flammable Products: A Guide for Teachers of
        Elementary Grades (Spanish)
    - Flammable Fabrics: Teacher's Guide (4T)
    - Flammable Fabrics: Student Readings (4-S)
    - Halloween Safety Teacher's Guide (9T)
    - Holiday Safety Teacher's Guide (7T)
    - Poison Prevention Teacher's Guide (6T)
Electric Safety
    - Ranges and Ovens (F.S. 9)
    - TV Fire and Shock (F.S. 11)
    - Electric Blenders (F.S. 50)
    - Clothes Dryers (F.S. 73)
    - Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (F.S. 99)
    - CPSC Guide to Electrical Safety
    - Consumer Product Safety Alert on Antennas
    - Electrical Safety Room by Room Audit
        Checklist (English and Spanish) (This is also available on "slow play disc" for the blind.)
Final Reports
    - Final Report of the National Conference on
        Product Safety (1982)
    -Final Report of the National Conference on
        Product Safety (1984)
    - Final Report of the National Consumer
        Product Safety Conference for Retailers
    - Final Report of the National Conference on
        Fire Toxicity
Fire Safety
    - Fireworks (F.S. 12)
    - Upholstered Furniture (F.S. 53)
    - Halloween Safety (F.S. 100)
    - What You Should Know About Smoke
        Detectors
    - Give a Gift--Give a Smoke Detector (poster)
    - Home Fire Safety Checklist
Hazardous Substances
    - School Science Laboratories: A Guide to Some
        Hazardous Products
    - Asbestos in the Home
    - List of Asbestos in Hair Dryers
    - Methylene Chloride Safety Alert
Holiday Safety
    - Merry Christmas With Safety
Home Heating Equipment
    - Space Heaters (F.S. 34)
    - Fireplaces (F.S. 44)
    - Furnaces (F.S. 79)
    - Wood Burning Stoves (F.S. 92)
    - Kerosene Heaters (F.S. 97)
    - Electric Space Heaters (F.S. 98)
    - 464 Chimneys Safety Alert (1984)
    - Caution: Choosing and Using Gas Space
        Heaters
    - What You Should Know About Kerosene
        Heaters
    - What You Should Know About Space Heaters
Home Insulation
    - Installing Insulation Safety
    - Insulation Installers Guide
    - Q&A Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation
Indoor Air Quality
    - The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air
        Quality
Outdoor Power Equipment
    - Power Mowers (F.S. 1)
    - Chain Saws (F.S. 51)
    - Chain Saw Safety Guide
    - Consumer Product Safety Alert on Chain Saws
    - Mower Hazards and Safe Practices (poster)
    - Power Mower and Maintenance Storage Tips
    - Safety, Sales, and Services
    - Power Lawn Mower Safety Kit--Teachers
        Manual
    - Power Mower Hazards and Safety Features
        (poster)
Older Consumers Safety
    - Home Safety Checklist for Older Consumers
        (English and Spanish)
Playground Equipment
    - Play Happy, Play Safely: Little Big Kids (4-6
        years)
    - Handbook for Playground Safety, Volume I,
        General Guidelines
    - Handbook for Playground Safety, Volume II,
        Technical Guidelines
Poison Prevention
    - First Aid Brochure
    - Locked-up Poisons (English and Spanish)
    - Poison Lookout Checklist
    - Poison Prevention Packaging: A Text for
        Pharmacies and Physicians
Pool Safety
    - Children and Pool Safety Checklist
    - Backyard Pool--CPSC Safety Alert (5/87)
Spanish Fact Sheets
    - Power Mowers (F.S. 1)
    - Kitchen Ranges (F.S. 61)
    - Carbon Monoxide (F.S. 13)
    - Infant Falls (F.S. 20)
    - Mobile Homes (F.S. 39)
    - Older Consumers and Stairway Accidents (F.S.
        48)
    - Kitchen Knives (F.S. 83)
    - Trampolines (F.S. 85)
Toys Safety
    - Toys (F.S. 47)
    - Electric Toys (F.S. 61)
    - Toy Chests (F.S. 74)
    - Baby Rattles (F.S. 86)
    - For Kids Sake, Think Toy Safety Pamphlet
        (English and Spanish)
    - Toy Safety Coloring Book (English and
        Spanish)
    - Which Toy For Which Child 0-5 Years
    - Which Toy For Which Child 6-12
Miscellaneous
    - All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Alert
    - How to Plan and Conduct Consumer Product
    - Safety Information Programs
    - Ladders (F.S. 56)
    - Clothes Dryers (F.S. 73)
    - Publications Catalog
    - Refuse Bins (F.S. 81)
The following Consumer Safety video is available from Modern Talking Picture Service, 5000 Park St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709; (800) 243-MTPS.
    - Home Safety for the Older Consumer.  Video
        identifies home hazards and offers tips on reducing risk of injury.
    CONSUMER PRODUCT INJURIES
CONTACT DERMATITIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Contact Dermatitis is available from the Food and Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Contact Dermatitis: Solutions to Rash
        Mysteries. (#FDA91-1166)
    CONTACT DERMATITIS
CONTACT LENSES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Contact Lenses by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related issues.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Contact Lenses and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CONTACT LENSES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Contact Lenses is available from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO  81002.
    - Contact Lenses: The Better the Care the Safer
        the Wear.  (#539Y)
The following publications on Contact Lenses are available from the Office of Technology Assessment, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC  20510; [phone].
    - Contact Lenses.  A report to Congress.  Ask
        for the summary report.
    - Contact Lenses.
The following publications on Contact Lenses are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Homemade Saline Solutions for Contact
        Lenses.
    - Acanthamoeba Eye Infections Among Contact
        Lens Users.
    - An FDA Survey of U.S. Contact Lens Wearers.
    - Are Your Contact Lenses As Safe As You
        Think? (#FDA 87-4220)
    - Contact Lens Tablets to Require Sterile Fluids.
    - FDA Advises Proper Care of Contact Lenses.
    - Impact Resistant Lenses.
    - ABCs of Contact Lenses.  (#FDA 85-4021)
    - Corneal Ulcers and Extended Wear Contact
        Lenses.
    - Soft Contacts Need Some TLC.
    CONTACT LENSES
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CONTRACEPTION
See Family Planning
See Oral Contraceptives
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Contraceptives.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The Contraception Evaluation Branch at National Institutes of Health studies the safety and effectiveness of fertility control.  They also provide on-going surveillance of the effectiveness of fertility regulating products and surgical procedures.  A major emphasis now is to demonstrate the degree to which barrier contraceptives reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS.  Staff can refer you to researchers examining a particular birth control method, with most of their research being published in journals.
       Contact:
    Contraception Evaluation Branch
    EPN 607
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The Contraceptive Development Branch at National Institutes of Health compares the effectiveness of various contraceptive methods and techniques and documents the medical side effects of oral contraceptive agents, intrauterine devices, contraceptive jellies, foams and creams.  One of the areas they have focused on is the long-term effects of the use of oral contraceptives.  Using health survey and epidemiologic studies of large patient populations, they also evaluate the safety and effectiveness of surgical sterilization procedures.  The Center for Population Research publishes an annual progress report that outlines the accomplishments and goals in contraception development for the year.
       Contact:
    Center for Population Research
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Executive Plaza North, 6th Floor
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can provide you with free reports and information regarding the new contraception called Norplant.  Reports include information on patient labeling, prescribing, usage, warnings, and FDA statements regarding Norplant.
       Contact:
    Drug Evaluation and Research
    Food and Drug Administration
    HFD 199
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
The Family Life Information Exchange (FLIE) provides information on family planning, adolescent pregnancy, and adoption.  FLIE's primary audience consists of federally supported service agencies, but it also provides information to family planning service providers, educators, trainers, and consumers throughout the U.S.
       Contact:
    Family Life Information Exchange
    P.O. Box 37299
    Washington, DC  20013
    [phone]
    CONTRACEPTION
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Contraceptives is available from the Family Life Information Exchange, P.O. Box 37299, Washington, DC  20013; [phone].
    - Your Contraceptive Choices: For Now, For
        Later.
The following publications on Contraceptives are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Cervical Cap: Newest Birth Control Choice.
    - New Treatments for Impotence.
The following publications on Contraceptives are available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Cervical Cap?  Newest Control Device.
        (#FDA89-1150)
    - Comparing Contraceptives. Discusses the
        possible side effects and effectiveness of nine different types of birth control and also contains a chart.  (#85-1123)
The following publication on Contraceptives is available from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bldg. 31, Room 2A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Facts About Oral Contraceptives.
The following publication on Contraceptives is available from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO 81002.
    - The Pill: 30 Years of Safety Concerns.
        Research has improved oral contraceptives. Discusses benefits as well as side effects to watch for. (#544Z)
    CONTRACEPTION.
COOKWARE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Is That Newfangled Cookware Safe?
        (#FDA91-2242)
    COOKWARE
COOLEY'S ANEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Cooley's Anemia for you. They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations studying this disease. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    COOLEY'S ANEMIA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Cooley's Anemia: Prevention Through
        Understanding.  (#80-1269)
The following publication on Cooley's Anemia is available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Cooley's Anemia: A Psychosocial Directory.
        (#B221)
    COOLEY'S ANEMIAsd )
COR PULMONALE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Cor Pulmonale for you. They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations studying this disease. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    COR PULMONALE
CORNEAL DISORDERS AND TRANSPLANT
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Corneal Disorders and Transplants by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CORNEAL DISORDERS AND TRANSPLANTS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Eye Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 6A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Vision Research: Report of the Corneal
        Diseases Panel, Part Two.  (#83-2472)
    CORNEAL DISORDERS AND TRANSPLANTSs
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Eye Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 6A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Vision Research: Report of the Corneal
        Diseases Panel, Part Two.  (#83-
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Coma. Contains a collection of scientific
        articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    COMAS
COMEDO (Blackheads)
See Acne
    COMEDO (Blackheads)W
COMMON COLD
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on the Common Cold for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying the Common Cold.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    COMMON COLD
COMMUNICABLE & INFECTIOUS DISEAS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Communicable and Infectious Diseases for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
By calling the Centers for Disease Control's automated telephone health service, you can get all kinds of information sent to you on several diseases and health areas, including symptoms and prevention methods, immunization requirements, current statistics, recent disease outbreak, and available printed materials.  Currently, you can get information on AIDS, Chronic fatigue syndrome, cytomegalovirus, encephalitis, enteric diseases, Epstein-Barr, hepatitis, Lyme disease, malaria, rabies, Vaccine-preventable disease, and yellow fever.  If you need more information than the message provides, you have the option of being put in contact with a public health professional who will point you in the right direction.  The system is available 24 hours a day, although the health professionals are available Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
       Contact:
    Disease Hotline
    [phone]
    COMMUNICABLE & INFECTIOUS DISEASES
COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
See Deafness
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Clearinghouse has all kinds of resources on the normal and disordered mechanisms of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language, including fact sheets, bibliographies, information packets, catalogs, and directories of information sources.  They also have a directory of associations and organizations with an interest in deafness and other communication disorders.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Communication Disorders.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies they might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Communication Disorders.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Normal Human Communication. If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Communication Disorders is available from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, Bldg. 31, Room 3C35, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone], [phone], [phone] (TDD).
    - NIDCD Strategic Research Plan: Update on
        Language and Balance/Vestibular Systems.  (#91-3217, DC)
The following publication on Communication Disorders is available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Guidelines for Purchase of Services and
        Assistive Devices for Individuals With Communication Disorders.  (#B180)
    COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
COMPULSION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) maintains data bases that index and abstract documents from the worldwide literature pertaining to Compulsion. In addition to scientific journals, there are references to audiovisuals, dissertations, government documents and reports. Contact NIMH for searches on specific subjects.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    COMPULSION
COMPUTER ACCESS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) has developed GRATEFUL MED, a software program that allows you to track down information in the NLM databases via your personal computer.  GRATEFUL MED is available for both IBM-compatible and Macintosh computers for only $29.95.  For more information about GRATEFUL MED:
       Contact:
    National Library of Medicine
    [phone].
    COMPUTER ACCESS
CONDOMS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health routinely test condoms for defects, as well as conduct research on the permeability of latex condoms to the passage of viruses such as HIV. For more information about Condoms, contact the Center.
       Contact:
    Center for Devices and Radiological Health
    Food and Drug Administration
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    CONDOMS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Condoms are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Condoms and Sexually Transmitted Diseases...
        Especially AIDS.  (#FDA 90-4239)
    - Condoms for Prevention of Sexually Trans-
        mitted Diseases.
    - Letter to All U.S. Condom Manufacturers,
        Importers and Repackagers of Condoms.
This Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Condoms is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Advertising Condoms: Legal and Constitutional
        Consideration.  (#87-325 A)
    CONDOMS
CONGENITAL ABNORMALITIES
See Birth Defects
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Congenital Abnormalities by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Congenital Abnormalities and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CONGENITAL ABNORMALITIES
CONGENITAL ADRENAL HYPERPLASIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CONGENITAL ADRENAL HYPERPLASIA
CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Congenital Heart Disease for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
CONGENITAL INFECTIONS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Congenital Infections for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CONGENITAL INFECTIONS
CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Congestive Heart Failure for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE
CONJUNCTIVITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Conjunctivitis by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CONJUNCTIVITIS
IVITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Conjunctivitis by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliog
    COOLEY'S ANEMIAsd
COGAN'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Cogan's Syndrome by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    COGAN'S SYNDROME
COGNITION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Cognition.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Cognition.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying Cognition.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this issue and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    COGNITION
COLD SORES
See Fever Blisters
    COLD SORES
COLEY'S MIXED TOXINS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Coley's Mixed Toxins.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Building 31
    Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    COLEY'S MIXED TOXINS
COLIC
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) can send you information on fetal, maternal and child development, as well as materials on reproductive biology, contraception, mental retardation, and a host of other related fields.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse has all kinds of information on maternal and child health issues, such as pregnancy, child and adolescent health, and human genetics.  If the answer to your question can't be answered by any of their countless free publications, they can refer you to other national or local resources.  If you still need further information, they search their own reference collection and send you what they find.
       Contact:
    National Maternal and Child
    Health Clearinghouse
    38th & R Sts., NW
    Washington, DC  20057
    [phone], ext. 254
    COLIC
COLITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Colitis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    COLITIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Ulcerative Colitis.  (#90-1597)
The following video is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease.  Video
        to help the general public make intelligent decisions.
The following publication is available from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box NDDIC, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
        Information packet.
    COLITIS a
COLLAGEN DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Collagen Disease.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    COLLAGEN DISEASE
COLLAPSED LUNGS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Collapsed Lungs for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    COLLAPSED LUNGS
te gP
COLON PROBLEMS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse will respond to your requests for information about digestive diseases and distributes information to health professionals, people with digestive diseases, and the general public.  They have many publications, as well as a news bulletin.
       Contact:
    National Digestive Diseases
    Information Clearinghouse
    Box NDDIC
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    COLON PROBLEMS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Research Report: Cancer of the Colon and
        Rectum. (#92-95)
The following publication is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - The Colon Goes Up, Over, Down and Out.
        Discusses how the colon works and is the site of many problems such as colon colitis, diverticulitis, and cancer.  (#FDA89-1111)
    COLON PROBLEMS
COLOR BLINDNESS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Color Blindness by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Color Blindness and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    COLOR BLINDNESS
COLORECTAL NEOPLASMS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Colorectal Neoplasms.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    COLORECTAL NEOPLASMS
COLOSTOMY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Colostomies for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this technique.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Colostomies.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this condition, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    COLOSTOMY
COLPOCYSTITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse can answer your questions regarding colpocystitis and other bladder conditions.  They can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on colpocystitis.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations.
       Contact:
    National Kidney and Urologic Diseases
    Information Clearinghouse
    Box NKUDIC
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    COLPOCYSTITIS
COMAS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Comas.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies they might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    COMAS
abCOMAS
    CONJUNCTIVITIS
IVITIS
CLAUSTROPHOBIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) maintains data bases that index and abstract documents from the worldwide literature pertaining to Mental Illness. In addition to scientific journals, there are references to audiovisuals, dissertations, government documents and reports. Contact NIMH for searches on specific subjects.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
    CLAUSTROPHOBIA
CLEFT PALATE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Cleft Palate.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Building 31
    Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CLEFT PALATE
CLIMACTERIC
See Menopause
    CLIMACTERICO
CLINICAL RESEARCH
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Clinical Research are available from the National Center for Research Resources, Office of Science and Health Reports, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - NCRR General Clinical Research Centers
        Directory.  Contains information about the centers, staffs, resources and major areas of investigation.
    - General Clinical Research Centers: A Research
        Resources Directory.  (#91-1433, RR)
The following publication on Clinical Research is available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), FDA, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Protecting 'Human Guinea Pigs'.
The following publications on Clinical Research are available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - What Are Clinical Trials All About? (#90-
        2706) Designed for patients who are considering taking part in research for cancer treatment.
The following publication on Clinical Research is available from the National Eye Institute, Bldg. 31, Rm 6A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Clinical Trials Supported by the National Eye
        Institute.  (#90-2910)
The following publication on Clinical Research is available from the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Current Clinical Studies and Patient Referral
        Procedures.  (#91-217)
The following publication on Clinical Research is available from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 7A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - AIDS Clinical Trials: Talking It Over. (#89-
        3025)
The following publication on Clinical Research is available from the National AIDS Clearinghouse, P.O. Box 6003, Rockville, MD  20849-6003; [phone].
    - Information about the AIDS Clinical Trials
        Information Service.  (#B172)
    CLINICAL RESEARCH
CLONING
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Cloning & DNA Activities.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CLONING
CLOTTING DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Blood Clotting Disorders for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disorders.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CLOTTING DISORDERS
CLUSTER HEADACHE
See Histamine Headache
    CLUSTER HEADACHE
See Cytomegalovirus
    CMVG
COAL WORKER'S PNEUMOCONIOSIS
See Black Lung
    COAL WORKER'S PNEUMOCONIOSIS
COAT'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Coat's Disease by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    COAT'S DISEASE
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COBALT
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Cobalt.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
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COCAINE
See Drug Abuse
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Information has all kinds of information to send you on Cocaine use and the latest research on its effects and treatment.
       Contact:
    National Clearinghouse for Alcohol
    and Drug Information
    P.O. Box 2345
    Rockville, MD  20852  [phone] or [phone]
    COCAINE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Cocaine are available from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD  20852; [phone], [phone].
    - Cocaine: Pharmacology, Effects, and Treat-
        ment of Abuse, Research Monograph.  (Series 50, 1984)
    - Cocaine Use in America: Epidemiologic and
        Clinical Perspectives, Research. (Monograph Series 61, 1985)
    - Cocaine Freebase.  Describes both cocaine
        freebase and crack.
    - Coca Cultivation and Cocaine Processing: An
        Overview.
    - Cocaine Abuse.  Fact sheet gives basic
        information about the psychological and physiological effects.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Cocaine is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Cocaine and American Society: Selected
        References, 1985-1990.  (#90-497 L)
    COCAINEesea &
COCKAYNE'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Cockayne's Syndrome. They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Building 31
    Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    COCKAYNE'S SYNDROME
CODEINE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Codeine is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - How To Take Your Medicines: Acetaminophen
        Codeine.  (#FDA91-3188)
    CODEINE
COFFEE
See Caffeine
    COFFEE
    - How To Take Your Medicines: Acetaminophen
        Codeine.  (#FDA91-3188)
    CODEINE
COFFEE
See Caff
CHRONIC MYELOGENOUS LEUKEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    CHRONIC MYELOGENOUS LEUKEMIA
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE LUNG DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE LUNG DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Chronic Lung Disease is available from the National Maternal & Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Pediatric Pulmonology Guidelines for the Care
        of Children With Chronic Lung Disease.  (#C035)
    CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE LUNG DISEASE
CHRONIC PAIN
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The  National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) conducts research on Chronic Pain and various therapies including drugs, acupuncture, surgery, electrical stimulation, and also psychological techniques.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    CHRONIC PAIN
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31, Room 8A06, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone] or [phone].
    - Chronic Pain.  (#89-2406)
    - Chronic Pain. Discusses hope through
        research.
The following video is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Building 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Relief of Chronic Pain.  Video to help the
        general public make intelligent decisions.
    CHRONIC PAIN
CHRYSOTHERAPY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Clearinghouse can answer your questions regarding chrysotherapy, which is treatment of some diseases using chemicals which contain gold.  They can look through their data base for reference materials, articles, and other information.
       Contact:
    National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
    and Skin Diseases Clearinghouse
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    CHRYSOTHERAPY
CHURG-STRAUSS SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Churg-Strauss Syndrome for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CHURG-STRAUSS SYNDROME
CICATRICIAL PEMPHIGOID
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Cicatricial Pemphigoid by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CICATRICIAL PEMPHIGOID
CIGARETTES
See Smoking
    CIGARETTES
CIRCULATION DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Circulation Disorders for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying these disorders.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CIRCULATION DISORDERS
CIRCUMCISION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Circumcision.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CIRCUMCISION
CIRRHOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Cirrhosis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CIRRHOSIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Cirrhosis of the Liver.  (#92-1134)
    CIRRHOSIS
CISPLATIN
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Cisplatin/Cisplatin. Provides information
        about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    CISPLATIN
CLAUDICATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Claudication for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations studying Claudication.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
    CLAUDICATION
Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CLAUDICATION
    CLAUDICATION
    COCKAYNE'S SYNDROME
COAT'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/HotlinezA%
CHONDROSARCOMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Chondrosarcoma.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Building 31
    Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    CHONDROSARCOMA
CHORDOMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Chordoma. They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Building 31
    Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    CHORDOMA
CHORIOCARCINOMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Choriocarcinoma. They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Building 31
    Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    CHORIOCARCINOMA
CHORIONIC VILLUS SAMPLING
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS).  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CHORIONIC VILLUS SAMPLING
CHOROIDITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Choroiditis by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CHOROIDITIS
CHRONIC BRONCHITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Chronic Bronchitis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CHRONIC BRONCHITIS
CHRONIC COUGH
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Chronic Cough for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CHRONIC COUGH
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Chronic Cough is available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Do I Have a Chronic Cough? (#559)  Defines
        chronic cough and identifies it as a symptom of a possible chronic lung disease.
    CHRONIC COUGH
CHRONIC DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Human Nutrition Research Center conducts research on dietary strategies that can delay the onset of nutritionally-related Chronic Diseases.  They also study nutrient composition and nutritional qualities of food and perform studies on energy metabolism and nutritional requirements.
    CHRONIC DISEASE
Contact:
    Human Nutrition Research Center
    BARC-East
    Building 308
    Beltsville, MD  20705
    [phone]
    CHRONIC DISEASE
CHRONIC EBV
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Chronic EBV (Epstein-Barr Virus) for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CHRONIC EBV
CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The Centers for Disease Control's Voice Information System allows anyone using a touchtone phone to obtain pre-recorded information on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and many other diseases.  This service offers information about this condition, symptoms and prevention methods, immunization requirements, current statistics, recent disease outbreak, and available printed materials.  The system is available 24 hours a day, although the health professionals are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
       Contact:
    Centers for Disease Control
    Information Resources Management Office
    Mail Stop C-15
    1600 Clifton Rd., NE
    Atlanta, GA  30333
    [phone]
    CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO  81002.
    - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.  (#422Y)
The following publication is available from the Clinical Center Communications, National Institutes of Health, Building 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Describes possible
        causes and treatment for CFS.  (#90-3059)
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 7A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Pamphlet for
        Physicians.  (#90-484)
    CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME
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CHRONIC GRANULOMATOUS DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Chronic Granulomatous Disease for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CHRONIC GRANULOMATOUS DISEASE
CHRONIC INFECTIONS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Chronic Infections for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
    CHRONIC INFECTIONS
Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CHRONIC INFECTIONS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Institute of Mental Health, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C05, Rockville, MD  20857, [phone].
    - Helping the Hyperactive Child
    - Importance of Play
    - Learning While Growing: Cognitive Develop-
        ment
    - National Plan for Research on Child and
        Adolescent Mental Disorders
    - Plain Talk about Adolescence
    - Plain Talk About Raising Children
    - Pre-Term Babies
    - Research on Children and Adolescents with
        Mental, Behavioral and Development Disorders
    - Stimulating Baby Senses
    - When Parents Divorce
    - Information Packet on Use of Mental Health
        Services by Children and Adolescents
    - National Plan for Research on Child and
        Adolescent Mental Disorders
    - Working Bibliography on Behavioral and
        Emotional Disorders and Assessment Instruments in Mental Retardation
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Childhood Mental Disorders is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Childhood Mental Disorders: Attention-Deficit
        Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, and Dyslexia.  (#91-405 SPR)
    CHILDHOOD MENTAL DISORDERS
CHILDHOOD NUTRITION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Childhood Nutrition.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse has all kinds of information on maternal and child health issues, such as pregnancy, child and adolescent health, and human genetics. If the answer to your question can't be answered by any of their countless free publications, they can refer you to other National or local resources. If you still need further information, they search their own reference collection and send you what they find.
       Contact:
    National Maternal and Child
    Health Clearinghouse
    38th & R Sts., NW
    Washington, DC 20057
    [phone], ext. 254
    CHILDHOOD NUTRITION
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Childhood Nutrition are available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Nutritional Disorders of Children: Prevention,
        Screening, and Follow-up.
    - Nutrition Resources for Early Childhood:
        Resource Guide.  An annotated list of current nutrition education publication for children ages 1-5 years, their parents, caregivers, and teachers.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Child Nutrition are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Child Nutrition Program Information and
        Data. (#88-248 EPW)
    - Child Health in the Third World: U.S. and
        International Initiatives: Archived Issue Brief.  (#IB85189)
    - Child Nutrition: Expiring Provisions and
        Prospective Issues in the 102nd Congress.  (#91-110 EPW)
    - Child Nutrition: Issues in the 101st Congress.
        (#IB89048)
    - Child Nutrition: Program Information,
        Funding, and Participation, FY1980-FY1990.  (#91-681 EPW)
    - Child Nutrition: 1990 Issues and Legislation;
        Archived Issue Brief.  (#IB90115)
    - Special Supplemental Food Program for
        Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): Description, History and Data.  (86-794 EPW)
    - The WIC Program: Issues in the 102nd
        Congress; Issue Brief.  (IB90097)
    CHILDHOOD NUTRITIONvail
CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville,MD  20852; [phone], or [phone].
    - Prevention Resource Guide: Children of
        Alcoholics. Contains facts, figures, resources, and other relevant information on alcohol abuse.
    - Children of Alcoholics Kits. Four separate kits
        containing background and referral information for these audiences: Helpers, Kids, Parents, and Therapists.
    - Prevention Resource Guide: Children of
        Alcoholics. Provides facts and figures that put in perspective the magnitude of the problem of alcoholism and its direct effect on the family.
    CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS
CHINESE RESTAURANT SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Food and Nutrition Information Center can search their database for information regarding Chinese Restaurant Syndrome which is caused by eating MSG, a seasoning often used in Chinese food.
       Contact:
    Food and Nutrition Information Center
    National Agricultural Library, Room 304
    Beltsville, MD 20705
    [phone]
    CHINESE RESTAURANT SYNDROME
CHLAMYDIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline offers valuable information to the public about a wide range of sexually transmitted diseases, including Chlamydia and how to protect yourself from contracting them.
       Contact:
    National Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline
    P.O. Box 13827
    Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
    [phone]
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Chlamydial Infections for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CHLAMYDIA
CHLOASMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) can provide you with information regarding a condition called Chloasma, which is a tan caused by pregnancy or oral contraceptives.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    CHLOASMA
CHLORAMBUCIL
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Clorambucilo/Chlorambucil.  Provides infor-
        mation about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    CHLORAMBUCIL
CHOLECYSTECTOMY
See Gallbladder
    CHOLECYSTECTOMYS
CHOLELITHOTOMY
See Gallstones
    CHOLELITHOTOMY
CHOLERA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Cholera for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CHOLERA
CHOLESTEROL
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Cholesterol for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cholesterol Education Program Information Center (NCEP) has specialists on staff and provides printed information on cholesterol, diet, and high blood pressure to the public and health professionals.
       Contact:
    National Cholesterol Education Program
    Information Center
    4733 Bethesda Ave., Room 530
    Bethesda, MD  20814
    [phone]
    CHOLESTEROL
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Cholesterol are available from the National Cholesterol Education Program Information Center, 4733 Bethesda Ave., Room 530, Bethesda, MD  20814; [phone].
    - Dietary Guideline for Americans:  Avoid Too
        Much Fat, Saturated Fat, and Cholesterol.  Tips for choosing and preparing foods.
    - Report of the Expert Panel on Detection,
        Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults.  Practical guidelines for high blood cholesterol patients from detection to treatment.
    - Facts About...Blood Cholesterol.  Q&A on
        lowering high blood cholesterol.
    - Eating to Lower Your High Blood Cholesterol.
        How-to booklet gives all the information needed to change eating habits and lower high blood cholesterol.
    - So You Have High Blood Cholesterol.  Easy to
        read pamphlet designed for patients diagnosed as having high blood cholesterol.
    - Community Guide to Cholesterol Resources.
        Vital education materials on the medical and scientific aspects of cholesterol and heart disease.
The following publications on Cholesterol are available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Eating to Lower Your Blood Cholesterol. (#89-
        2920)
    - Eat Right to Lower Your High Blood
        Cholesterol.
    - NCEP Report of the Expert Panel on Blood
        Cholesterol Levels in Children: Executive Summary.  (#91-2731)
    - NCEP Report of the Expert Panel on Popula-
        tion Strategies for Blood Cholesterol Reduction, Executive Summary.  (#90-3046)
    - NHLBI Facts About Blood Cholesterol.  (#90-
        2696)
    - Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines
        for Americans.
    - Parents Guide. Cholesterol in Children.
        Healthy Eating is a Family Affair.  (#3099).  This booklet is designed for parents who want to encourage heart-healthy eating patterns in their families.
    - So You Have High Blood Cholesterol. (#89-
        2922)
    - Working Group Report on Management of
        Patients With Hypertension and High Blood Cholesterol.  (#90-2361)
    - 1987 Report of the Expert Panel on Detection,
        Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults.  (#89-2925)
    CHOLESTEROLnter
CHONDROCALCINOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Chondrocalcinosis. They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CHONDROCALCINOSIS
CHONDROMALACIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Clearinghouse can provide you with information regarding Chondromalacia, which is a condition where your cartilage softens.  They can search their files to see if they have journal articles and other reference materials, and can also refer you to organizations dealing with this problem.
       Contact:
    National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
    and Skin Diseases Clearinghouse
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    CHONDROMALACIA
    CHONDROCALCINOSIS
CHONDROMALACIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institut
CHICKEN POX
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Chicken Pox for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CHICKEN POX
CHILBLAIN
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Clearinghouse can provide you with information regarding Chilblain, which is a skin condition caused by exposure to the cold.  They can search their data base for articles, reference materials, and more.
       Contact:
    National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
    and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    CHILBLAIN
CHILD ABUSE AND FAMILY VIOLENCE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect can give you information on a variety of programs dealing with Child Abuse and neglect, including the causes, prevention, and treatment.
       Contact:
    Administration for Children,
    Youth, and Families
    P.O. Box 1182
    Washington, DC  20013
    (800) FYI-3366
    CHILD ABUSE AND FAMILY VIOLENCE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Child Abuse are available from the Clearinghouse on Child Abuse & Neglect Information, P.O. Box 1182, Washington, DC  20013; (800) FYI-3366.
    - Child Abuse and Neglect: An Informed
        Approach To A Shared Concern.  Provides information about detecting child abuse and how to obtain help.
    - A Report to Congress: Joining Together to
        Fight Child Abuse.  (#20-01070)
    - Child Protection: The Role of the Courts.
        (#80- 30256)
    - The Role of Law Enforcement in the Preven-
        tion and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect.  (#84-30193)
    - Anti-social Behavior Resulting From Abuse.
        Annotated bibliography.  (#07-91123, $3.50)
    - Characteristics of Abused Children. Annotated
        bibliography.  (#07-91135, $4.50)
    - Child Fatalities.  Annotated bibliography.
        (#07-91180, $3.50)
    - Day Care.  Annotated bibliography.  (#07-
        91175, $3)
    - Shaken Baby Syndrome. (1971-91 Publica-
        tions). Annotated bibliography.  (#07-91184, $1)
    - False Allegations.  Annotated bibliography
        covering child abuse issues.  (#07-91163, $3.50)
The following publications on Child Abuse are available from the Clearinghouse on Family Violence Information, P.O. Box 1182, Washington, DC  20013; [phone].
    - Calendar of Conferences on Child Protection
        and Family Violence Issues.  ($1.00)
    - Child Abuse Prevention, Adoption, and Family
        Services Act of 1988.
    - Child Abuse and Neglect and Family Violence
        Audiovisual Catalog.  ($20.00)
    - Child Abuse and Neglect and Family Violence
        Thesaurus.  ($25.00)
    - Family Violence Public Awareness Materials
        for Adults and Children.  ($3.00)
    - Classic Literature in Family Violence: Anno-
        tated Bibliography. ($1.00)
    - Databases Containing Family Violence
        Information: Annotated Bibliography.  ($1.00)
    - State Legislative Solutions to the Problem of
        Family Violence:  Annotated Bibliography.  ($1.80)
    - Family Violence: An Overview.
    - Organizations Concerned with Child Abuse
        and Neglect and Family Violence Issues.  ($5.50)
    - Family Violence Research Instruments With
        Bibliography.  ($1.50)
The following publications on Child Abuse are available from the National Resource Center on Child Sexual Abuse, Information Service, 106 Lincoln St., Huntsville, AL  35801; (800) KIDS-0006, or (205) 533-KIDS.
    - Allegations of Sexual Abuse in Child Custody
        and Visitation Situations.  ($12)
    - Child Protective Services: A System in Crisis.
        ($12)
    - A Judicial Response to Child Sexual Abuse.
        ($12)
    - Enhancing Child Sexual Abuse Services to
        Minority Cultures.  ($12)
    - Investigation of Ritualistic Abuse Allegations.
        ($12)
    - Sibling Incest.  ($12)
    - Professionals and Volunteers with a History of
        Abuse.  ($12)
    - Traditional Native American Healing and
        Child Sexual Abuse.  ($12)
    - A Coordinated Community Approach To Child
        Sexual Abuse: Assessing A Model.  ($12)
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Child Abuse are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Child Abuse Act and Related Programs:
        Reauthorization Issues; Issue Brief.  (IB91027)
    - Child Abuse and Neglect: Data and Federal
        Programs.  (89-127 EPW)
    - Child Abuse and Neglect in the United States:
        Legislative Issues: Selected References, 1985-1988.  (89-13 L)
    - Child Abuse: Info Pack  (IP019C)
    - The State's Duty to Child Abuse Victims:
        DeShaney vs. Winnebago County Department of Social Services.  (89-201 A)
    CHILD ABUSE AND FAMILY VIOLENCE
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) can send you information on fetal, maternal and Child Development, as well as materials on reproductive biology, contraception, mental retardation, and a host of other related fields.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Institute of Mental Health, 5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05, Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Importance of Play.
    - Learning While Growing: Cognitive Develop-
        ment.
    - Research on Children and Adolescents with
        Mental, Behavioral and Development Disorders.
    - Stimulating Baby Senses.
The following publication is available from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO  81002.
    - Dealing With the Angry Child. Practical advice
        to help children learn to channel and direct their anger to constructive ends. (#505Z)
The following publication is available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th and R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Patient Education Materials: A Resource
        Guide. Developed to help health professionals identify and locate materials on maternal and child health topics that are clear, concise, easy to read and appropriate for the general public. The guide is separated into three sections. The first is patient education materials, which is an annotated listing of source books, directories, audiovisuals, and resource guides that describe patient education materials. The second section lists publishers of patient education materials, and the third lists federal health information clearinghouses.
    CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CHILD HEALTH
See Lead Poisoning
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) can send you information on fetal, maternal and child development, as well as materials on reproductive biology, contraception, mental retardation, and a host of other related fields.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse has all kinds of information on maternal and Child Health issues, such as pregnancy, child and adolescent health, and human genetics.  If the answer to your question can't be answered by any of their countless free publications, they can refer you to other national or local resources.  If you still need further information, they search their own reference collection and send you what they find.
       Contact:
    National Maternal and Child
    Health Clearinghouse
    38th & R Sts., NW
    Washington, DC  20057  [phone], ext. 254
    CHILD HEALTH
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Child Health are available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Advances in the Prevention of Low Birth-
        weight: An International Symposium. (#EEO2)
    - Environmental Exposures and Pregnancy:
        Resource Guide. (#DOO8)
    - Prenatal Care: Resource Guide. (#D013)
    - Newborn Screening for Genetic-Metabolic
        Diseases: Progress, Principles and Recommendations. (#B048)
    - State Laws and Regulations Governing New-
        born Screening. (#B205)
    - Pre-term and Low Birthweight Infants:
        Resource Guide. (#D015)
    - Nutrition During Lactation. (#D081)
    - Nutrition During Lactation/Summary.
        (#D080)
    - Recommendations for Feeding Normal Infants.
        (#B060)
    - Skim Milk in Infant Feeding. (#B042)
    - Surgeon General's Workshop on Breastfeeding
        and Human Lactation. (#B163)
    - Playground Perspectives: A Curriculum Guide
        for Promoting Playground Safety. (#C036)
    - Surgeon General's Workshop on Drunk
        Driving. (#C044)
    - Children With Special Health Care Needs:
        Resource Guide. (#D009)
    - Clinical Programs for Mentally Retarded
        Children. (#B169)
    - Dental Implications of Epilepsy. (#B053)
    - Guidelines for Purchase of Services and
        Assistive Devices for Individuals With Communication Disorders. (#B180)
    - Nutrition Services For Children With Special
        Needs. (#E027)
    - Pediatric Pulmonology Guidelines for the Care
        of Children With Chronic Lung Disease. (#C035)
    - Surgeon General's Workshop on Children With
        Handicaps and Their Families. (#B118)
    - Technology-Dependent Children: Hospital v.
        Home Care. (#B316)
    - Warning Signals: Basic Criteria for Tracking At
        Risk Infants and Toddlers. (#B259)
    - Four Critical Junctures: Support for Parents of
        Children With Special Needs. (#C016)
    - Learning Together: Guide for Families with
        Genetic Disorders. (#B076)
    - The Open Door: Parent Participation in State
        Policymaking About Children with Special Health Needs. (#B339)
    - Reader's Guide for Parents of Children With
        Mental, Physical, or Emotional Disabilities. (#B059)
    - Women Helping Women: Networks for Support
        and Caring. (#D052)
    - Cooley's Anemia: A Psychosocial Directory.
        (#B221)
    - Management and Therapy of Sickle Cell
        Disease. (#E069, in press)
    - Problem Oriented Management of Sickle Cell
        Syndromes (#E042)
    - Sickle Cell Anemia and Comprehensive Care:
        A New Horizon. (#D065)
    - Sickle Cell: A Resource Guide for Families and
        Professionals. (#D058)
    - Building Systems of Care for Children with
        HIV Infection and Their Families. (#C064)
    - Children with HIV/AIDS: A Sourcebook for
        Caring. (#C066)
    - A Babysitter's Guide to PKU. (#B265)
    - Chef Lo-Phe's Phe-Nominal Cookbook.
        (#B322)
    - Dental Health in Children With PKU. (#B146)
    - Finger Foods Are Fun. (#B279)
    - Games That Teach: Learning by Doing for
        Preschoolers with PKU. (#B280)
    - Guide to Breastfeeding the Infant with PKU.
        (#B327)
    - Contact: National Survey of Treatment
        Programs for PKU and Selected Other Inherited Metabolic Diseases. (#C049)
    - New Parents' Guide to PKU. (#B335)
    - Organizing Self-Help Groups: Resource Guide.
        (#D012)
    - Patient Education Materials: Resource Guide.
        (#E008)
    - Starting Early: A Guide to Federal Resources
        in Maternal and Child Health. (#B349)
    - Surgeon General's Workshop on Self-Help and
        Public Health. (#B351)
    - One-Stop Shopping for Perinatal Services.
        (#D071)
    - Annotated Bibliography: Educational Materials
        on DNA Techniques in Genetic Testing and Counseling. (#E047)
    - Genetic Services: Abstracts of Active Projects
        FY 1991. (#E007)
    - Genetic Services for Underserved Populations.
        (#D047)
    - A Guide to Selected National Genetic
        Voluntary Organizations. (#B359)
    - Human Genetics: Resource Guide. (#D011)
    - New Human Genetics: How Gene Splicing
        Helps Researchers Fight Inherited Diseases. (#B194)
    - Understanding DNA Testing: A Basic Guide
        for Families. (#D088)
    - 1990 Resource Guide to Organizations
        Concerned with Developmental Handicaps.  Focuses on children with special health care needs.
    - Pediatric AIDS: Abstracts of Active Projects FY
        1990 and FY 1991.
    - Surgeon General's Workshop on Children with
        HIV Infection and Their Families, Report.
The following publication on Child Health is available from Food & Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, Room 304, Beltsville, MD  20705-2351; [phone].
    - Children's Literature on Food and Nutrition.
        Designed to help you locate resources on this topic.
The following publications on Child Health are available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Doing More Good Than Harm With Children's
        Medications.  (#FDA91-3182)
    - Childhood Vaccines: A Responsibility to
        Remember.  (#FDA91-907)
The following publications on Child Health are available from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bldg. 31, Room 2A32, Bethesda, MD  20892;  [phone].
    - Standard Definitions for Childhood Injury
        Research.  (#92-1586)
    - From Cells to Selves: The National Institute of
        Child Health and Human Development.  (#89-83)
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Child Health are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Federal Programs Affecting Children. (#87-306
        EPW)
    - Federal Programs for Children and Their
        Families.  (#90-131 EPW)
    - Health Care for Children: Federal Programs
        and Policies.  (#88-217 EPW)
    - Hispanic Children in Poverty.  (#85-170 EPW)
    - Right of Minors to Consent to Medical Care.
        (#86-939 A)
    CHILD HEALTH
CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
Free Publications/Videos
These Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Child Pornography: Legal Considerations;
        Archived Issue Brief.  (#IB83148)
    - Federal Obscenity and Child Pornography Law.
        (#91-118 A)
    CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
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CHILD REARING
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Child Rearing.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    CHILD REARING
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CHILD SUPPORT
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Child Support is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - The Child Support Enforcement Program:
        Policy and Practice.  (#89-659 EPW)
    CHILD SUPPORT
CHILDBIRTH
See Postnatal Care
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Childbirth and Child Rearing.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse has all kinds of information on maternal and child health issues, such as pregnancy, child and adolescent health, and human genetics. If the answer to your question can't be answered by any of their countless free publications, they can refer you to other National or local resources. If you still need further information, they search their own reference collection and send you what they find.
       Contact:
    National Maternal and Child
    Health Clearinghouse
    38th & R Sts., NW
    Washington, DC 20057
    [phone], ext. 254
    CHILDBIRTH
CHILDHOOD ARTHRITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Childhood Arthritis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
    and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
    Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CHILDHOOD ARTHRITIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Arthritis in Children: Resources for Children,
        Parents, and Teachers, 1986.  An annotated bibliography of resources.  (#AR43, $3)
    CHILDHOOD ARTHRITIS
CHILDHOOD ASTHMA
See Asthma
    CHILDHOOD ASTHMA
CHILDHOOD MENTAL DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) conducts research and distributes their findings on mental health issues in children.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]G
    CHILDHOOD MENTAL DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) conducts research and distributes their findin
CHALAZION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Chalazion by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related issues.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Chalazion and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
    CHALAZION
Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CHALAZIONct
CHANCROID
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline offers valuable information to the public about a wide range of sexually transmitted diseases, including Chancroid and how to protect yourself from contracting them.
       Contact:
    National Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline
    P.O. Box 13827
    Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
    [phone]
    CHANCROID
CHANGE OF LIFE
See Menopause
    CHANGE OF LIFE
CHAPARRAL TEA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Chaparral Tea.    They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    CHAPARRAL TEA
CHARCOAL BROILING OF MEAT
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Charcoal Broiling of Meat as it relates to cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Building 31
    Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    CHARCOAL BROILING OF MEAT
CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome. A collection
        of scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH DISEASE
CHARGE SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Charge Syndrome. If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CHARGE SYNDROME
CHEDIAK-HIGASHI SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Chediak-Higashi Syndrome for you. They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CHEDIAK-HIGASHI SYNDROME
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CHEILOASCHISIS
See Harelip
    CHEILOASCHISIS
CHELATION THERAPY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Chelation Therapy for Arteriosis and Hemosiderosis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this procedure.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CHELATION THERAPY
CHEMICAL SPILLS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Environmental Protection Agency's Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Hotline helps communities prepare for accidental releases of toxic chemicals by providing documents and other publications necessary.  Communities can call to obtain interim guidelines, Community: Developing a Chemical Contingency Plan, and gathering site-specific information.  The hotline can also provide you with a list of more than 400 acutely toxic chemicals and direct you to sources for obtaining information about chemicals stored in your community.
       Contact:
    Environmental Protection Agency
    [phone]
    [phone]
    CHEMICAL SPILLS
CHEMOTHERAPY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Chemotherapy for Cancer.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art techniques, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on the effects of Chemotherapy on Teeth.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Building 31
    Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CHEMOTHERAPY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Chemotherapy is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help
        During Treatment.  (#91-1136)  Addresses problems and concerns of patients receiving chemotherapy.
    CHEMOTHERAPY
CHEWING TOBACCO AND SNUFF
See Smoking
See Smokeless Tobacco
    CHEWING TOBACCO AND SNUFF
    CHEMOTHERAPY
CHEWING TOBACCO AND SNUFF
children.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20
CEREBRAL ARTERIOVENOUS MALFORMAT
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    CEREBRAL ARTERIOVENOUS MALFORMATIONS
CEREBRAL ATROPHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Cerebral Atrophy.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this condition, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]  [phone]
    CEREBRAL ATROPHY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], [phone].
    - Cerebral Atrophy.  Contains a collection of
        scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    CEREBRAL ATROPHY
 MEN
CEREBRAL PALSY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Cerebral Palsy. If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Cerebral Palsy.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    CEREBRAL PALSY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31, Room 8A06, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone] or [phone].
    - Cerebral Palsy: Hope Through Research.
        Covers the latest developments on this disease.  (#84-158)
    - Cerebral Palsy.  Contains a collection of
        scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    - Cerebral Palsy.  (#81-159)
    CEREBRAL PALSY
CEREBROTENDIOUS XANTHOMATOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Cerebrotendious Xanthomatosis.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    CEREBROTENDIOUS XANTHOMATOSIS
CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Cerebrovascular Disease.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE
CEROID LIPOFUSCINOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Ceroid Lipofuscinosis.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    CEROID LIPOFUSCINOSIS
ey pR
CERVICAL CANCER
See Cancer
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Cervical Cancer.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    CERVICAL CANCER
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - What You Need to Know About Cancer of the
        Cervix.  (#90-2047)
    CERVICAL CANCER
CERVICAL CAP
See Contraception
    Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Cervical Cap?  Newest Control Device.
        (#FDA89-1150)
    CERVICAL CAP
CERVICAL DISORDERS
See Cervical Cancer
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Non-Malignant Cervical Disorders. If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CERVICAL DISORDERS
CESAREANS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Cesarean Births.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CESAREANS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Cesarean Childbirth are available from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bldg. 31, Room 2A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Cesarean Childbirth.
    - Facts About Cesarean Childbirth.  Discusses
        cesarean delivery, types of incisions, current thinking about repeat cesarean, and the pros and cons of this method of birth.  (#431P)
    CESAREANS6
CESTODE
See Tapeworm
    CESTODEK
CHAGAS' DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Chagas' Disease for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CHAGAS' DISEASE
CHAGAS' DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resou
    CHEMOTHERAPY
CHILBLAIN
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Clearinghouse can provide you wi*
CARPET FUMES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, CO  81009.
    - Indoor Air Quality and New Carpet.  (#620Y)
    CARPET FUMES
CATAPHASIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can provide you with information regarding Aphasia, and can search for information regarding cataphasia, as well as being able to refer you to organizations dealing with this condition.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    CATAPHASIA
CATAPLEXY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Cataplexy. This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this condition, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    CATAPLEXY
CATARACTS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Cataracts and Glaucoma Prevention by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CATARACTS
CAT CRY SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Cat Cry Syndrome (Cri Du Chat).  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CAT CRY SYNDROME
CAT SCRATCH FEVER
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Cat Scratch Fever for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CAT SCRATCH FEVER
CATHETERIZATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Cardiac or Heart Catheterization for you. They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CATHETERIZATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen). They can give you information on state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer. They can search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
CELIAC DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Celiac Disease for you. They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Celiac Disease.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Celiac Disease for you. They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CELIAC DISEASE
CELLULITE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Food and Drug Administration monitors many weight loss related-products and warns consumers about gimmicks sold that promise to get rid of fat on the hips and thighs.  They can send you an informational package that includes consumer publications and reprints from research journals.
       Contact:
    Food & Drug Administration
    (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln.
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    CELLULITE
CENTENARIANS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Centenarians.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CENTENARIANS
CENTRAL CORE DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Central Core Disease.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this disease, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]  [phone]
    CENTRAL CORE DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31, Room 8A06, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone] or [phone].
    - Central Processing Dysfunctions in Children: A
        Review of Research, Monograph #9. (#76-52)
    CENTRAL CORE DISEASE
CEREBELLAR ARTERIOSCLEROSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Cerebellar Arteriosclerosis. This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    CEREBELLAR ARTERIOSCLEROSIS
CEREBELLAR ATAXIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Cerebellar Ataxia. This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    CEREBELLAR ATAXIA
CEREBELLAR LESIONS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Hereditary Cerebellar Lesions.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    CEREBELLAR LESIONS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can schildren.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20
CARBOHYDRATES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Carbohydrates is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - A Simple Guide to Complex Carbohydrates.
        (#FDA91-2230)
    CARBOHYDRATES
CARCALON
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Carcalon (Krebiozen).  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    CARCALON
CARCINOGENS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will send you a publication that lists the trade name products containing one or more of 16 carcinogens (substances for which evidence indicates a causal relationship between exposure to that substance and cancer).  They can also provide you with other reports and information on carcinogens.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Occupational
    Safety and Health
    4676 Columbia Pkwy.
    Cincinnati, OH  45226
    (800) 35-NIOSH
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Carcinogens.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    CARCINOGENS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Toxicology Program, MD B2-04, P.O. Box 12233, Research Triangle Park, NC  27709; [phone].
    - Annual Report on Carcinogens. Identifies
        some 50 substances and processes and gives summaries of the evidence for their link with cancer in humans and laboratory animals. It also provides information on production, use, population exposed, cities, and federal regulations to safeguard the public.
    CARCINOGENSt st
CARCINOMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Carcinoma.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    CARCINOMA
CARDIOMEGALY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Cardiomegaly for you. They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CARDIOMEGALY
CARDIOMYOPATHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CARDIOMYOPATHY
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this procedure.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
See Heart Disease
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Cardiovascular Disease for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the Food and Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, Room 304, Beltsville, MD  20705; [phone].
    - Nutrition and Cardiovascular Disease. A list to
        help you locate further information or resources.
    - Childhood Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease.
        A list of current references.
The following publication is available from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information Center, 4733 Bethesda Ave., Suite 530, Bethesda, MD  20814; [phone].
    - Directory of Cardiovascular Resources for
        Minority Populations.  Contains over 100 agencies, programs, publications, and other materials targeted to major minority groups.
    CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
CARDITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Carditis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CARDITIS
CARIES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Caries.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study Caries.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Building 31
    Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CARIES
CARMUSTINE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Carmustine is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Carmustina/Carmustine. Provides information
        about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    CARMUSTINE
CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Clinical Alert (North American Symptomatic
        Carotid Endarterectomy Trial).
    CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, a tingling sensation in the hands and fingers, can be caused or aggravated by repeated twisting or awkward postures, particularly when combined with high force. The population at risk includes people employed in such industries or occupations as construction, food preparation, clerical work, product fabrication and mining. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has a booklet of information on the syndrome, including current research, preventive recommendations, a bibliography, and articles.
       Contact:
    National Institute For Occupational
    Safety and Health
    4676 Columbia Parkway
    Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
    [phone]
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIAMS will let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying CTS and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Contains a collec-
        tion of scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
 Publications/Videos
The following publication on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is available from the
    CEREBELLAR ARTERIOSCLEROSIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Bulimia is available from the National Institute of Mental Health, 5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05, Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Useful Information on Anorexia Nervosa and
        Bulimia.
The following publication on Bulimia is available from the Food & Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, Room 304, Beltsville, MD  20705-2351; [phone].
    - Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia.  Designed to
        help you locate resources on this topic.
    BULIMIA
BULLOUS PEMPHIGOID
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Bullous Pemphigoid.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Bullous Pemphigoid.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    BULLOUS PEMPHIGOID
BURKITT'S LYMPHOMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Burkitt's Lymphoma.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    BURKITT'S LYMPHOMA
BURN RESEARCH
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences will send you whatever information they have on Burn Research.  If necessary they can also refer you to a specific researcher in this area for further information.
       Contact:
    National Institute of General Medical Sciences
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A52
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BURN RESEARCH
BURNING MOUTH SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Burning Mouth Syndrome.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Building 31
    Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BURNING MOUTH SYNDROME
BURSITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Bursitis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Bursitis and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BURSITIS
BUSULFAN
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Busulfan is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Busulfano/Busulfan.  Provides information
        about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    BUSULFAN
BYSSINOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Byssinosis (Brown Lung Disease) for you. They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BYSSINOSIS
CAFFEINE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Caffeine is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Caffeine Jitters: Some Safety Questions Remain. (#FDA88-2221)
    CAFFEINE
CALCIUM
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Please Pass That Woman Some More Calcium
        and Iron.  (#85-2198)
    CALCIUM
CANAVAN'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Canavan's Disease.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    CANAVAN'S DISEASE
CANCER
See Anti-Cancer Drugs
See Radiation
See specific type of Cancer
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) can give you information on speakers who are available to talk on a variety of topics to the general public, as well as to health professionals.  Topics can range from current research to environmental risks.  Contact this office for more information on scheduling.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A18
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The Cancer Information Service assists cancer patients, families, and medical personnel on all aspects of cancer.  They have information on treatment, rehab, and detection, as well as on financial assistance and help locating resources close to home.  They also have access to current research and physician referrals.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Building 31, Room 10A18
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone] Maryland
    [phone] Alaska
    [phone] Hawaii
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) will provide you with all the latest scientific findings on cancer-causing agents and their relationship to birth defects and cancer.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Environmental
    Health Sciences
    Public Affairs Office
    Research Triangle Park, NC  27709
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Cancer and Aging. They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892  [phone]
    CANCER
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Cancer are available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Advanced Cancer: Living Each Day. (#87-        856) Addresses living with a terminal illness, how to cope, and practical considerations for the patient, the family and friends.
    - Cancer Rates and Risks.  (#85-691)
    - Cancer Treatments: Consider the Possibilities.
        (#89-3060)
    - Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help
        During Treatment. (#91-2079).
    - Diet, Nutrition and Cancer Prevention: A
        Guide to Food Choices.  (#87-2711)
    - Everything Doesn't Cause Cancer.  Answers
        some common questions about the causes and prevention of cancer as well as methods for testing chemicals and test results.  (#84-2039)
    - Eating Hints: Tips and Recipes for Better
        Nutrition During Cancer Treatment.  (#92-2079)
    - Facing Forward: A Guide for Cancer Survivors.
        (#90-2424)  Presents a concise overview of important survivor issues, including ongoing health needs, psychosocial concerns, insurance, and employment.
    - Good News, Better News, Best News: Cancer
        Prevention.  Discusses avoidable cancer risks and gives steps that one can take every day to prevent it.  (#84-2671)
    - Help Yourself: Tips for Teenagers With Cancer.
        (#91-2211).
    - Hospital Days, Treatment Ways.  (#91-2085)
        This hematology-oncology coloring book helps orient the child with cancer to hospital and treatment procedures.
    - Managing Interleukin-2 Therapy. (#89-3071).
    - Managing Your Child's Eating Problems
        During Cancer Treatment.  (#92-2038)  Contains information about the importance of nutrition.
    - NCI Investigational Drugs. Covers most of the
        drugs in clinical cancer trials at the National Cancer Institute.  It provides necessary product information for those who use these investigational drug products.  (#89-2141)
    - NCI Investigational Drugs-Chemical Informa-
        tion. Designed to provide selected relevant chemical and physical data to cancer investigators involved in various multi-disciplinary studies of drugs which were developed or are being developed by the Developmental Therapeutics Program.  (#86-2654)
    - The Pap Test: It Can Save Your Life! (#91-
        3213).
    - Patient to Patient: Cancer Clinical Trials and
        You.  This 15-minute videocassette provides simple information for patients and families about the clinical studies process.
    - Radiation Therapy And You: A Guide To Self-
        Help During Treatment. (#91-2227).
    - Skin Cancers: Basal Cell and Squamous Cell
        Carcinomas. (#91-2977).
    - Students With Cancer; A Resource for the
        Educator.  (#87-2086)
    - Talking to Your Child About Cancer.  (#91-
        2761)
    - Taking Time: Support for People with Cancer
        and the People Who Care About Them.  (#91-2059)  Addresses the feelings and concerns of others in similar situations and how they have coped.
    - A Time of Change/De Nina a Mujer.  (#88-
        2466)
    - What Are Clinical Trials All About? (#90-
        2706).
    - What You Need to Know About Cancer of the
        Colon and Rectum.  (#90-1552)
    - What You Need to Know About Cancer. (#90-
        1566)
    - When Someone in Your Family Has Cancer.
        (#90-2685)
    - When Cancer Recurs: Meeting the Challenge
        Again.  (#90-2709) Details the different types of recurrence, types of treatment, and coping with cancer's return.
    - Young People With Cancer: A Handbook for
        Parents.  (#92-2378) Discusses the most common types of childhood cancer, treatments and side effects, and issues that may arise when a child is diagnosed with cancer.
Research Reports (Series). In-depth reports covering current knowledge of the causes and prevention, symptoms, detection and diagnosis and treatment of various types of cancer. The series includes the following:
    - Adult Kidney Cancer and Wilms' Tumor.
        (#90-2342).
    - Bone Cancers. (#91-721).
    - Bone Marrow Transplantation. (#92-1178).
    - Cancer of the Bladder. (#90-722).
    - Cancer of the Colon and Rectum. (#92-95).
    - Cancer of the Lung. (#90-526).
    - Cancer of the Ovary. (#89-3014).
    - Cancer of the Pancreas. (#88-2941).
    - Cancer of the Prostate. (#91-528).
    - Cancer of the Stomach. (#88-2978).
    - Cancer of the Uterus: Endometrial Cancer.
        (#91-171).
    - Leukemia. (#88-329).
    - Melanoma. (#89-3020).
    - Oral Cancers. (#92-2876).
The following Cancer publications are available from the Office of Technology Assessment, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC  20510; [phone].
    - Assessment of Technologies for Determining
        Cancer Risk From the Environment.  A report to Congress.  Ask for the summary report.  (#H-138)
    - Unconventional Cancer Treatments. A report
        to Congress.  Ask for the summary report.
The following publications and videos on Cancer are available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Cancer and the Environment. Video to help
        the general public make intelligent decisions.
    - Cancer Prevention Resource Directory.  Gives
        names, addresses, and telephone numbers of over 100 national associations and health departments that encourage cancer prevention activities.
    - Cancer Treatment. Covers unproven therapies
        on cancer patients.  (#82-1807)
    - Cancer: What Is It? Video to help the general
        public make intelligent decisions.
    - Diet and Cancer Prevention. Video to help the
        general public make intelligent decisions.
    - Genetics of Cancer. Booklet written to help
        the general public make intelligent decisions.
The following publication on Cancer is available from the Food and Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, Room 304, Beltsville, MD  20705-2351; [phone].
    - Diet and Cancer. Designed to help you locate
        resources on this topic.
The following publications on Cancer are available from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO  81002.
    - Diet, Nutrition and Cancer Prevention: The
        Good News.  (#526Y)
    - Good News For Blacks About Cancer.
        (#542Y)
The following publication on Cancer is available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Heat Used To Fight Some Cancers.
The following videos on Cancer are available from Modern Talking Picture Service, 5000 Park St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709; (800) 243-MTPS.
    - Cancer Treatment.  Video reviews different
        approaches to cancer treatment: surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.
    - Control and Prevention of Malignant
        Melanoma: A Program for Melanoma-Prone Families.  A free-loan video on skin cancer.
    - Dysplastic Nevi and Melanoma: A Program for
        Pathologists.
    - A Special Love.  Video chronicles family's
        experience with pediatric cancer.
    - Mayo Clinic: The Spirit of Hope.  Video of
        patients, physicians, and researchers at the Mayo.
    CANCER
CANDIDA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Candida for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Candida. As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CANDIDA
CANKER SORES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Canker Sores.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    CANKER SORES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Dental Research, Bldg. 31, Room 2C35, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Fever Blisters and Canker Sores.  (#87-247)
    CANKER SORES
    CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
CATAPLEXY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NI
BRAIN TUMORS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Brain Tumors.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Brain Tumors.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Brain Tumors.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]  [phone] (TDD)
    BRAIN TUMORS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Brain Tumors are available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31, Room 8A06, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone] or [phone].
    - Brain Tumors: Hope Through Research.
        Explains types of tumors, warning symptoms, and treatment including chemotherapy.  (#82-504)
    - Brain Tumor.  Contains a collection of
        scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    - Brain Tumors.  Discusses hope through
        research.
    BRAIN TUMORS
BREAST CANCER
See Cancer
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Breast Cancer.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    BREAST CANCER
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Breast Cancer are available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD 20892; (800) 4-CANCER, [phone].
    - After Breast Cancer: A Guide to Follow-up
        Care. (#90-2400) Explains the importance of continuing breast self-examination, regular physical exams, possible signs of recurrence.
    - Breast Biopsy: What You Should Know.  (#90-
        657)  Discusses biopsy procedures, what to expect in the hospital, awaiting the diagnosis, and coping with the possibility of breast cancer.
    - Breast Cancer: What You Should Know.
        Discusses X-ray mammography and other breast cancer screening methods.  (#85-2000)
    - Breast Cancer: Understanding Treatment
        Options.  (#91-2675) Summarizes the biopsy procedure, types of breast surgery, radiation therapy, adjuvant therapy and making treatment decisions.
    - Breast Cancer Digest.  (#84-1691)
    - Breast Cancer: We're Making Progress Every
        Day. Summarizes the latest information about breast cancer including surgery, breast reconstruction, and rehabilitation.  (#96-2409)
    -Breast Cancer: We're Making Progress.  An
        illustrated guide for breast self-examination.  (#96-8409)
    - Breast Exams: What You Should Know. (#91-
        2000)
    - Breast Lumps: Questions and Answers.
    - Breast Reconstruction: A Matter of Choice.
        (#91-2151)  Discusses the techniques used in reconstructive breast surgery, possible complications, answers to common questions, criteria for choosing a plastic surgeon, and issues of emotional adjustment.
    - A Guide for Developing Public Education
        Programs on Breast Cancer.  (#87-2740)
    - Mastectomy: A Treatment for Breast Cancer.
        (#91-658)
    - Questions and Answers About Breast Lumps.
        Describes some of the most common noncancerous breast lumps and what can be done about them.  (#86-2401)
    - Questions and Answers About Choosing a
        Mammography Facility. (#91-3228).
    - Radiation Therapy: A Treatment for Early
        Stage Breast Cancer.  (#91-2227)  Discusses the treatment steps, possible side effects, precautions to take after treatment, and emotional adjustment to having breast cancer.
    - What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer.
        (#91-1556)
The following publication on Breast Cancer is available from the Science & Technology Division, Reference Section, Library of Congress, Washington, DC  20540; [phone].
    - Breast Cancer.  Reference guide designed to
        help locate further published material.  (#91-7)
The following publication on Breast Cancer is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Progress Against Breast Cancer.  (#FDA91-
        1176)
    BREAST CANCER
BREASTFEEDING
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Breastfeeding and Breast Milk.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse has all kinds of information on maternal and child health issues, such as pregnancy, child and adolescent health, and human genetics. If the answer to your question can't be answered by any of their countless free publications, they can refer you to other National or local resources. If you still need further information, they search their own reference collection and send you what they find.
       Contact:
    National Maternal and Child
    Health Clearinghouse
    38th & R Sts. NW
    Washington, DC 20057
    [phone], ext. 254
The Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine works to determine the unique nutrient needs of pregnant and lactating women, and of children from conception through early years of development.
       Contact:
    Children's Nutrition Research Center
    1100 Bates St.
    Houston, TX  77030
    [phone]
    BREASTFEEDING
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Breastfeeding are available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Surgeon General's Workshop on Breastfeeding
        and Human Lactation.  (#B163)
    - Guide to Breastfeeding the Infant with PKU.
        (#B327)
    - Art and Science of Breastfeeding Manual.
    - Breastfeeding Catalog of Products.  Includes a
        listing of videotapes, posters, brochures, journal articles, data bases, curricula and training aids.
    - Nutrition During Lactation.
    - Patient Education Materials: A Resource
        Guide is a free publication developed to help health professionals identify and locate materials on maternal and child health topics that are clear, concise, easy to read and appropriate for the general public. The guide is separated into three sections. The first is patient education materials, which is an annotated listing of source books, directories, audiovisuals, and resource guides that describe patient education materials. The second section lists publishers of patient education materials, and the third lists federal health information clearinghouses.
    - Surgeon General's Workshop on Breastfeeding
        and Human Lactation.  Covers the physiology of breastfeeding, the unique values of human milk, current trends, and cultural factors relating to breastfeeding.
The following publication on Breastfeeding is available from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO 81002.
    - Feeding Baby: Nature and Nurture. Explains
        why breast milk is best for babies. Compares milk based and soy based formulas and explores the dangers of confusing soy beverages with soy based formulas. (506Z).
    BREASTFEEDING
BREAST IMPLANTS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Food and Drug Administration has put together an information packet to answer questions regarding breast implants. It answers questions regarding the Food and Drug Administration's moratorium on silicone gel-filled breast implants, as well as providing general information on breast implants and who to contact for more information.
       Contact:
    Division of Consumer Affairs (HFZ-210)
    Center for Devices and Radiological Health
    Food and Drug Administration
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    BREAST IMPLANTS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (HFZ-210), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - FDA Seeks Panels Advice on Silicone Breast
        Implants.
    - FDA Advisory Panel Discusses Breast Implant
        Safety.
    - The Body Doesn't Always Take Kindly to
        Breast Implants.
The following publication is available from the Subcommittee on Housing and Consumer Interests, Room 717, O'Neill HOB, 300 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC  20515; [phone].
    - Breast Implants: Ramifications of the FDA
        Ruling on Consumers.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Breast Implants: Safety and FDA Regulation.
        (#91-842 SPR)
    BREAST IMPLANTSud
BRONCHIECTASIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Bronchiectasis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BRONCHIECTASIS
BRONCHITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Chronic Bronchitis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BRONCHITIS
BRUCELLOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Brucellosis for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BRUCELLOSIS
BRUXISM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Bruxism.   As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disorder.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BRUXISM
BUBONIC PLAGUE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Bubonic Plague for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BUBONIC PLAGUE
BUERGER'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Buerger's Disease (Thromboangiitis Obliterans) for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BUERGER'S DISEASE
BULBAR PALSY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Bulbar Palsy.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    BULBAR PALSY
BULIMIA
See Anorexia
See Eating Disorders
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Obesity, Eating Disorders, and Energy Regulation Program at National Institutes of Health researches obesity, anorexia nervosa, bulimia and other eating disorders.  They can give you information on the causes, prevention, and treatments of these conditions.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    National Institutes of Health
    Bldg. 31, Room 3A18B
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Bulimia.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Bulimia.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BULIMIA
rts of H MD  20892
    [phone]
    CANDIDA
BONE MARROW FAILURE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Bone Marrow Failure for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BONE MARROW FAILURE
BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Bone Marrow Transplants.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this procedure, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer. They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Bone Marrow Transplantation for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this procedure.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTS
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - The Federal Role in Bone Marrow Transplan-
        tation.  (#90-303 SPR)
    BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTS
BOTULISM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Botulism for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BOTULISM
BOVINE GROWTH HORMONE
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Bovine Growth Hormone are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Bovine Growth Hormone (Somatotropin):
        Agricultural and Regulatory Issues.  (#86-1020 ENR)
    - Bovine Somatotropin (BST or BGH): A Status
        Report.  (#90-576 ENR)
    BOVINE GROWTH HORMONE
BOWEL DISEASE
See Irritable Bowel Syndrome
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Bowel Disease for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disorder.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BOWEL DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box NDDIC, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Irritable Bowl Syndrome.  Information packet.
    - Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
    - What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
The following publications are available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Irritable Bowel Syndrome. (#90-693)
    - Bowel Diseases, Inflammatory Contact.
    BOWEL DISEASE
BOWEN'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Bowen's Disease.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    BOWEN'S DISEASE
BRACHIAL PLEXUS INJURIES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Brachial Plexus Injuries.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    BRACHIAL PLEXUS INJURIES
BRADYCARDIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Bradycardia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BRADYCARDIA
BRAIN
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on the Brain.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    BRAIN
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on the Brain are available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, National Institutes of Health, Bldg. 10, Room 5C-305,    9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - The Brain in "Aging" and Dementia. Discusses
        brain anatomy and physiology, the normal process of brain aging, and senility. Vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease are described as well as research on the causes and treatment.  (#83-2625, OCCC)
    - Brain in Aging and Dementia. (#83-2625)
    - Drugs and the Brain. (#91-3172)
The following publication on the Brain is available from the Science & Technology Division, Reference Section, Library of Congress, Washington, DC  20540; [phone].
    - The Brain: An Overview.  Reference guide
        designed to help locate further published material.  (#90-10)
The following publications are available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, PO Box 5801, Bethesda, MD 20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Implementation of Plan: Decade of the Brain.
    - Maximizing Human Potential: Decade of the
        Brain.
The following video on the Brain is available from the National Institute of Mental Health, 5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05, Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Windows Into the Brain.  Video that tells the
        story of three decades of scientific advances in brain imaging techniques.  Include in your order a blank videocassette with enough minutes on it to tape the materials you request. (19 min.)
    BRAIN
BRAIN CANCER
See Cancer
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Brain Cancer.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    BRAIN CANCER
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Brain Cancer is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - What You Need to Know About Cancer of the
        Brain and Spinal Cord. (#90-1558)
The following publication on Brain Cancer is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31, Room 8A06, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone] or [phone].
    - Brain Tumors. (#82-504)
    BRAIN CANCER
BRAIN DEATH
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Brain Death.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    BRAIN DEATH
BRAIN INJURIES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NRIC) has put together a free resource guide for people with traumatic Brain Injury and their families.  This guide has information regarding national organizations, associations, and programs; support groups and state associations of the National Head Injury Foundation, periodicals, catalogs, directories and other sourcebooks, information resources, regional medical libraries, and rehabilitation research and training  centers, and lists of books and articles in the NRIC collection that may be of interest to the newly injured person of family member.
       Contact:
    National Rehabilitation Information Center
    8455 Colesville Rd, Suite 935
    Silver Spring, MD  20910
    [phone]
    [phone] (Voice and TDD)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Brain Injuries.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    BRAIN INJURIES
IN DEATH
BRAIN INJURIES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NRIC) has put together a free resource guide for people with traumatic Brain Injury and their families.  This guide has i
BLISTERING DISORDERS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Researchers Seek Causes of Enigmatic Blister-
        ing Disorders.  (#AR08)
    BLISTERING DISORDERS
BLOCH-SULZBERGER SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on the Neurological Effects of Bloch-Sulzberger Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    BLOCH-SULZBERGER SYNDROME
BLOOD
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Inherited Blood Abnormalities for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Inherited Blood Abnormalities and Platelet Abnormalities for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892  [phone]
    BLOOD
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Blood are available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Your Operation, Your Blood. (#88-2967)
    - Transfusion Alert: Indications for the Use of
        Red Blood Cells, Platelets, and Fresh Frozen Plasma. (#89-2974)
    - Check Your Blood I.Q.  (#88-2991)
The following publications on Blood are available from the Food & Drug Admin., (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Transfusion Alert:  Use of Autologous Blood.
        Discusses preoperative autologous blood donation, perioperative blood salvage, and acute normovolemic hemodilution.
    - Who Donates Better Blood For You Than
        You? Discusses the advantages of donating blood for yourself before undergoing surgery.
The following video on Blood is available from Modern Talking Picture Service, 5000 Park St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709; (800) 243-MTPS.
    - Blood Transfusions Today. Video addresses
        transfusions, donor screening, methods of collection and preparation and storage of blood.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Blood are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Blood: Collection, Testing, and Processing.
        (#87-641 SPR)
    - Blood Testing for Antibodies to the AIDS
        Virus: The Legal Issues. (#87-738 A)
    BLOODpubl
BLOOD BRAIN BARRIER
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Blood Brain Barrier.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone] or [phone]
    BLOOD BRAIN BARRIER
BLOOD COAGULATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Blood Coagulation for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BLOOD COAGULATION
BLOOD DISEASES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Blood Diseases for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying these diseases.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BLOOD DISEASES
BLOOD PRODUCTS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research answers your questions and send you information on biologic products such as vaccines, allergenics, blood, and Blood Products.
       Contact:
    Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research
    Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane, HFB-140
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    BLOOD PRODUCTS
BLOOD SUBSTITUTES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Blood Substitutes for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BLOOD SUBSTITUTES
BLOOD TESTING
See Blood Products
    BLOOD TESTINGQ
BLUE BABY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) can send you information on fetal, maternal and child development, as well as materials on reproductive biology, contraception, mental retardation, and a host of other related fields.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    BLUE BABY
BODY WEIGHT
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Body Weight for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BODY WEIGHT
BOLIVIAN HEMORRHAGIC FEVER
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Bolivian Hemorrhagic Fever for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BOLIVIAN HEMORRHAGIC FEVER
BONE CANCER
See Cancer
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Bone Cancer.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    BONE CANCER
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - What You Need to Know About Cancer of the
        Bone.  (#90-1571)
    - Research Report: Bone Cancers.  (#91-721)
    BONE CANCER
BONE DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Musculoskeletal Diseases Program at National Institutes of Health focuses on orthopedic research that includes sports medicine, growth and development of bone and bone cells, as well as head injury.  Their staff can answer your questions about current research and treatment issues and send you brochures and pamphlets.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BONE DISORDERS
91-721)
    BONE CANCER
BONE DISORDERS
US INJURIES
BOWEL DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Biotechnology are available from the Food & Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, Room 304, Beltsville, MD  20705-2351; [phone].
    - Biotechnology in Food Science and Techno-
        logy, January 1987 - March 1991.  A list of current resources.  (#QB91-98)
    - Biotechnology in Human Health and Nutrition,
        January 1979 - March 1991.  A list of current resources.  (#QB91-97)
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Biotechnology is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Biotechnology: Bibliography-in-Brief, 1985-
        1988. (#88-566 L)
    BIOTECHNOLOGYin.
BIRTH
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Birth.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) collects and distributes data on abortions, births, deaths, marriages, and divorces, and produces annual data for the U.S., states, countries, and local areas.
       Contact:
    Division of Vital Statistics
    National Center for Health Statistics
    3700 East-West Highway
    Room 1-44
    Hyattsville, MD  20782
    [phone]
The National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse has all kinds of information on maternal and child health issues, such as pregnancy, child and adolescent health, and human genetics. If the answer to your question can't be answered by any of their countless free publications, they can refer you to other National or local resources. If you still need further information, they search their own reference collection and send you what they find.
       Contact:
    National Maternal and Child
    Health Clearinghouse
    38th & R Sts., NW
    Washington, DC 20057
    [phone], ext. 254
    BIRTH
BIRTH CONTROL
See Contraception
See Family Planning
See Oral Contraceptives
    BIRTH CONTROL
BIRTH DEFECTS
See Congenital Abnormalities
See Neural Tube Defects
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Developmental Birth Defects. If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) will provide you with all the latest scientific findings on cancer-causing agents and their relationship to Birth Defects and cancer.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Environmental
    Health Sciences
    Public Affairs Office
    Research Triangle Park, NC  27709
    [phone]
Birth defects are the leading cause of infant mortality in the U.S., accounting for more than 20% of the infant deaths each year.  The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) conducts surveys of Birth Defects and developmental disabilities, especially possible preventable ones such as spina bifida, fetal alcohol syndrome, and mild mental retardation.  They can send you all kinds of reports on their research results.
       Contact:
    National Center For Environmental Health
    and Injury Control
    Centers for Disease Control
    1600 Clifton Rd., NE
    Atlanta, GA  30333
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Neurological Birth Defects.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    BIRTH DEFECTS
BIRTH WEIGHT
See Child Health
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Birth Weight.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse has all kinds of information on maternal and child health issues, such as pregnancy, child and adolescent health, and human genetics. If the answer to your question can't be answered by any of their countless free publications, they can refer you to other National or local resources. If you still need further information, they search their own reference collection and send you what they find.
       Contact:
    National Maternal and Child
    Health Clearinghouse
    38th & R Sts., NW
    Washington, DC 20057
    [phone], ext. 254
    BIRTH WEIGHT
BLACK LUNG DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis (Black Lung Disease) for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) can provide you with articles, reference materials, and more regarding Black Lung Disease, including a NIOSH report titled Occupational Respiratory Diseases. This report delineates the methods used to define and study occupational respiratory diseases and addresses a host of broad topics such as assessment of chest X-rays, pulmonary function data, and lung impairment, as well as looking at specific classes of these diseases.
       Contact:
    National Institute for Occupational
    Safety and Health
    4676 Columbia Parkway, MS C-19
    Cincinnati, OH 45226
    (800) 35-NIOSH
    BLACK LUNG DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Black Lung Programs: 1987 Issues and Action.
        (#88-68 EPW)
    - Federal Black Lung Disability Benefits
        Program. (81-239 EPW)
    BLACK LUNG DISEASE
BLACK TONGUE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) can provide you with some reference materials on a condition called Black Tongue, which is usually caused by antibiotics.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    BLACK TONGUE
BLADDER CANCER
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Bladder Cancer.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Building 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER  [phone]
    BLADDER CANCER
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Bladder Cancer are available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - What You Need to Know About Cancer of the
        Bladder.  (#91-1559)
    - Research Report: Cancer of the Bladder. (#90-
        722)
    BLADDER CANCER
BLASTOMYCOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Blastomycosis for you. They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BLASTOMYCOSIS
BLEOMYCIN
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Bleomicina/Bleomycin.  Provides information
        about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    BLEOMYCIN
BLEPHARITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Blepharitis by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Blepharitis and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BLEPHARITIS
BLEPHAROSPASM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Blepharospasm.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this topic, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    BLEPHAROSPASM
BLINDNESS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Blindness (Rehabilitation and Research) by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Blindness and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BLINDNESS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Eye Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 6A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Statistics on Blindness in the Model Reporting
        Area 1969-1970.  (#73-427)
    BLINDNESS'
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Eye Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 6A32, Bethesda,
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
BERNARD-SOULIER SYNDROME
    BERIBERI
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Bernard-Soulier Syndrome for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BERIBERI
BETA BLOCKER DRUGS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - How To Take Your Medicines: Beta Blocker
        Drugs.  (FDA91-3183)
    BETA BLOCKER DRUGS
BETA-THALASSEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Beta-thalassemia (Cooley's Anemia) for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disorder.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BETA-THALASSEMIA
BILIARY CIRRHOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resource on Biliary Cirrhosis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BILIARY CIRRHOSIS
BILIRUBINEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Bilirubinemia. If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BILIRUBINEMIA
BINOCULAR VISION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Binocular Vision by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related issues.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Binocular Vision and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BINOCULAR VISION
BINSWANGER'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Binswanger's Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    BINSWANGER'S DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Binswanger's Disease is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Binswanger's Disease. Contains a collection of
        scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    BINSWANGER'S DISEASE
BIOFEEDBACK
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Biofeedback.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying biofeedback and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Biofeedback for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BIOFEEDBACK
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Science & Technology Division, Reference Section, Library of Congress, Washington, DC  20540; [phone].
    - Biofeedback. Reference guide designed to
        help locate further published material. (#83-1)
    BIOFEEDBACKos
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences will send you whatever information they have on Biomedical Engineering.  If necessary they can also refer you to a specific researcher in this area for more information.
       Contact:
    National Institute of General Medical Sciences
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A52
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Office of Science and Health Reports, National Center for Research Resources, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - NCRR Biomedical Research Technology
        Resources Directory.  Lists resource center, staffs, resources, and major areas of investigation.
The following publication is available from the Research Resources Information Center, 1601 Research Blvd., Rockville, MD  20850; [phone].
    - Biomedical Research Technology Resources.
        Lists all the current biomedical research projects funded through National Institutes of Health and the services available to other researchers.
The following publications are available from the National Center for Research Resources, Westwood Bldg., Room 10A15, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Biomedical Research Technology.  (#90-1430)
    - Resources for Comparative Biomedical
        Research. (#89-1431)
    BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
BIOPHYSICS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences can tell you about on-going Biophysics research projects they're funding and will refer you to the researcher in charge of a particular project.
       Contact:
    National Institutes of Health
    Building 31, Room 4A52
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BIOPHYSICS
BIOPSIES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Biopsies.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is  conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    BIOPSIES
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Biotechnology Information Center can give you information on genetic engineering and recombinant DNA techniques, tissue culture of plant and animal systems, single cell protein, immobilized enzymes, embryo transplants, and much more.  They have access to a database, bibliographies, and other publications.
       Contact:
    National Agricultural Library Building
    Beltsville, MD  20705
    [phone]
    BIOTECHNOLOGY
ASgineerin
    BLEPHARITIS
BATTERED SPOUSES
Clearinghouses
BED WETTING
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Bed Wetting.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Bed Wetting.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this issue and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    BED WETTING
BEDSONIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Bedsonia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disorder.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BEDSONIA
BEHAVIOR AND HEALTH
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Behavioral and Social Sciences.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BEHAVIOR AND HEALTH
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Behavior and Health is available from the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Behavior Patterns and Health. (#85-2682)
    BEHAVIOR AND HEALTHun
BEHAVIOR DEVELOPMENT
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Human Learning and Behavior Branch at the National Institutes of Health studies the development of human behavior, from infancy, through childhood and adolescence, into early maturity.  Studies are supported in developmental psychobiology, behavioral pediatrics, cognitive and communicative processes, social and affective development, and health related behaviors, as well as learning disabilities, dyslexia and language disorders.   They can give you information about current research and reprints of journal articles.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Human Learning and Behavior Branch
    National Institutes of Health
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BEHAVIOR DEVELOPMENT
BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Constitutional and Statutory Issues Relating to
        the Use of Behavior Modification on Children in Institutions.  (#86-100 A)
    BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION
BEHCET'S DISEASE
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Behcet's Disease of the Eyes by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Behcet's and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Systemic Behcet's Disease.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Systemic Behcet's Disease. They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Neurological Effects of Behcet's Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    BEHCET'S DISEASE
BEJEL
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline offers valuable information to the public about a wide range of sexually transmitted diseases, including Bejel and how to protect yourself from contracting them.
       Contact:
    National Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline
    P.O. Box 13827
    Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
    [phone]
    BEJEL
BELL'S PALSY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Bell's Palsy.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    BELL'S PALSY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Bell's Palsy. Contains a collection of scientific
        articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    BELL'S PALSY
BENIGN CONGENITAL HYPOTONIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Benign Congenital Hypotonia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    BENIGN CONGENITAL HYPOTONIA
BENIGN MUCOSAL PEMPHIGOID
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Benign Mucosal Pemphigoid.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Benign Mucosal Pemphigoid.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BENIGN MUCOSAL PEMPHIGOID
BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA
BENZO(A)PYRENE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Benzo(a)pyrene.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    BENZO(A)PYRENE
BERGER'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Berger's Disease for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BERGER'S DISEASE
BERIBERI
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Nutritional Beriberi for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Neurological Beriberi.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    BERIBERI
    BERGER'S DISEASE
BERIBERI
    BIOTECHNOLOGY
BIRTH
BACILLUS CALMETTE-GUERIN (BCG)
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin).  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin) for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BACILLUS CALMETTE-GUERIN (BCG)
BACK PROBLEMS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Back Problems. They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Back Problems and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Back Problems.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    BACK PROBLEMS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Back Pain is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Back Pain.  Contains a collection of scientific
        articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
The following publication on Back Pain is available from the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Synopsis: Workshop on Idiopathic Low-Back
        Pain.  (#AR16)
The following publications on Back Pain are available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - When The Spine Curves (#FDA85-4198)
    - Back Talk: Advice for Suffering Spines.
        (#FDA90-1155)
    BACK PROBLEMSd wi
BACTERIAL MENINGITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Bacterial Meningitis for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Bacterial Meningitis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Bacterial Meningitis.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
    BACTERIAL MENINGITIS
BACTERIOLOGY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Bacteriology for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this issue.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BACTERIOLOGY
BAD BREATH
See Halitosis
    BAD BREATH
BAGASSOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) can provide you with information regarding Bagassosis, which is a lung disease caused by inhaling sugarcane dust.  NIOSH can search their data base and provide you with reprints of articles, reference materials, and more.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Occupational
    Safety and Health
    4676 Columbia Parkway
    MS C-19
    Cincinnati, OH 45226
    (800) 35-NIOSH
    BAGASSOSIS
BARLOW'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Barlow's Syndrome (Mitral Valve Prolapse) for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BARLOW'S SYNDROME
BARTTER'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Bartter's Syndrome (Juxtaglomerular Hyperplasia) for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BARTTER'S SYNDROME
BASAL CELL CARCINOMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Basal Cell Carcinoma.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physician's Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    BASAL CELL CARCINOMA
BATTEN'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Batten's Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    BATTEN'S DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Batten Disease.  Fact sheet on symptoms and
        treatment.
    - Batten Disease.  Contains a collection of
        scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    BATTEN'S DISEASE
BATTERED CHILD
See Child Abuse
    BATTERED CHILD
BATTERED ELDERLY
See Aging
See Elder Abuse
    BATTERED ELDERLY
BATTERED SPOUSES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Battered Spouses.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this issue and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
The Clearinghouse on Family Violence Information can provide you with information on Spouse and Elder Abuse.  They have brochures, bibliographies, reports, and audiovisual materials available, and an in-house data base from which they can retrieve reference materials and organizations involved with family violence.
       Contact:
    Clearinghouse on Family Violence Information
    P.O. Box 1182
    Washington, DC 20013
    [phone]
    BATTERED SPOUSES
Free Publications/Videos
This Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Battered Spouses is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Spouse Abuse: Background and Federal
        Programs to Address the Problem.  (#86-1035 EPW)
    BATTERED SPOUSES
    BATTERED SPOUSES
ATAXIA TELANGIECTASIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Ataxia Telangiectasia.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physicians Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    ATAXIA TELANGIECTASIA
ATELECTASIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Atelectasis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ATELECTASIS
ATHERECTOMY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Atherectomy for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ATHERECTOMY
ATHEROSCLEROSIS
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Atherosclerosis.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Atherosclerosis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Cerebral Atherosclerosis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on the Effect on Vision of Atherosclerosis by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ATHEROSCLEROSIS
ATHETOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Athetosis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    ATHETOSIS
ATHLETE'S FOOT
See Fungal Infections
    ATHLETE'S FOOT
ATOPIC DERMATITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Atopic Dermatitis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Atopic Dermatitis for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ATOPIC DERMATITIS
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Atrial Fibrillation for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Attention Deficit Disorder.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Attention Deficit Disorder.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Attention Deficit Disorder.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying ADD and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Attention Deficit Disorder.  Contains a
        collection of scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER
AUTISM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Autism.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Mental Health will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Autism.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    AUTISM
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Autism are available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Autism.  Contains a collection of scientific
        articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    - Autismo/Autism.  (#81-2282)
    AUTISM
AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Autoimmune Disease.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE
AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT DISEASE
See Huntington's Chorea
    - B -
    AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT DISEASE
B-19 INFECTION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on B-19 Infection (Human Parvovirus).  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    B-19 INFECTION
BABY BOTTLE TOOTH DECAY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Baby Bottle Tooth Decay.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    BABY BOTTLE TOOTH DECAY
    B-19 INFECTION
BABY BOTTLE TOOTH DECAY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articl
Free Publications/Videos
Are you concerned that you may have asbestos in your home or place of work?  Are you not sure what to do about it?  The Environmental Protection Agency's Public Information Center has several free pamphlets on asbestos.  Contact: Public Information Center, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW, Washington, DC  20460, [phone].
    - Environmental Backgrounder: Asbestos.
    - Asbestos in Your Home.
    - Asbestos, Sound Science, and Public
        Perceptions.
The following publication Asbestos is available from the Science & Technology Division, Reference Section, Library of Congress, Washington, DC  20540; [phone].
    - Asbestos.  Reference guide designed to help
        locate further published material.  (#87-1)
    ASBESTOS
ASBESTOSIS
See Asbestos
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Asbestosis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) can provide you with information regarding Asbestosis.  They can search their database for information regarding a particular work environment or health hazard.  They can also send you research reports, journal articles, bibliographies and more on the topic of interest.  They even have put together a publication of all their information on asbestos.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Occupational
    Safety and Health
    4676 Columbia Parkway
    MS C-19
    Cincinnati, OH 45226
    (800) 35-NIOSH
    ASBESTOSIS
ASIATIC FLU
See Flu
    ASIATIC FLUO
ASPARAGINASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Asparginasa/Asparaginase.  Provides informa-
        tion about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    ASPARAGINASE
ASPARTAME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on the Neurological Effects of Aspartame.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    ASPARTAME
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Aspartame are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Aspartame: An Artificial Sweetener.  (84-649
        SPR)
    - Low-Calorie Sweeteners: Aspartame,
        Cyclamate, and Saccharin: Archived Issue Brief.  (IB85119)
    ASPARTAME
ASPERGER'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Asperger's Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Building 31
    Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    ASPERGER'S SYNDROME
ASPERGILLOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Aspergillosis for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ASPERGILLOSIS
ASPHYXIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Asphyxia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this condition, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    ASPHYXIA
ASPIRIN ALLERGY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Aspirin Allergy for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ASPIRIN ALLERGY
ASTHMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Asthma Clearinghouse will send you all kinds of publications, reports, resources, and refer you to experts on the diagnosis and therapy of asthma.
       Contact:
    National Asthma Education Program
    4733 Bethesda Ave., Suite 530
    Bethesda, MD  20814
    [phone]
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Asthma for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Asthma for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ASTHMA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Asthma are available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Air Power: Self-Management of Asthma
        Through Group Education. (#85-2362)
    - Air Wise: Self-Management of Asthma
        Through Individual Education. (#84-2363)
    - Check Your Asthma I.Q.. (#90-1128)
    - Facts About Asthma. (#90-2339)  Presents
        the basic facts about asthma and includes suggestions for avoiding and lessening asthma episodes.
    - Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of
        Asthma. (#91-3042)
    - Living With Asthma: Manual for Teaching
        Parents the Self-Management of Childhood Asthma. (#87-2364)
    - Open Airways.  Designed for low-income,
        low-education families, offers seven sessions for inner-city children ages 4-12 and their parents. ($25)
    - Your Asthma Can Be Controlled: Expect
        Nothing Less. (#91-2664)
The following publication on Asthma is available from the Science & Technology Division, Reference Section, Library of Congress, Washington, DC  20540; [phone].
    - Allergy and Asthma.  Reference guide
        designed to help locate further published material. (#89-7)
The following publication on Asthma is available from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 7A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Asthma. (#83-525)
The following video on Asthma is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Bronchial Asthma.  Video to help the
        general public make intelligent decisions.
The following publication on Asthma is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - More Than Snuffles: Childhood Asthma.
        (#FDA91-3181)
The following videos on Asthma are available from Modern Talking Picture Service, 5000 Park St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709; (800) 243-MTPS.
    - Asthma and Allergies in the School: The
        Importance of Cooperative Care. Video of parents and teachers talking about managing asthmatic children in school.
    - A Regular Kid. Video on how to manage
        childhood asthma.
    ASTHMA
ASTIGMATISM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Astigmatisms by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related eye disorders.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Astigmatism and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ASTIGMATISM
ASYMMETRIC SEPTAL HYPERTROPHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Asymmetric Septal Hypertrophy (ASH) for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ASYMMETRIC SEPTAL HYPERTROPHY
ATAXIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Ataxia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    ATAXIA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31, Room 8A06, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone] or [phone].
    - Friedreich's Ataxia.  (#82-87)
    ATAXIA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31,you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dent
ARTERITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Arteritis of the eyes by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ARTERITIS
ARTHRITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Arthritis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Arthritis.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ARTHRITIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications and video on Arthritis are available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Arthritis.  Booklet written to help the
        general public make intelligent decisions.
    - Arthritis Today.  Video to help the general
        public make intelligent decisions.
    - Arthritis Today.  Explains gout, rheumatoid
        arthritis, and osteoarthritis, and discusses treatment. (#83-1945)
The following publications on Arthritis are available from the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Arthritis in Children: Resources for Children,
        Parents, and Teachers, 1986.  An annotated bibliography of resources.  (#AR43, $3)
    - Arthritis, Rheumatic Diseases, and Related
        Disorders- NIAMS 1991.
    - Diet and Arthritis: An Annotated Bibliography,
        1986 ($2)
    - Exercise and Arthritis: Patient Education
        Materials, 1986.  An annotated bibliography of resources.  (#AR47, $4)
    - Medicine for the Layman: Arthritis.
    - NIAMS Establishes Specialized Research
        Centers in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Osteoporosis.
    - Sexuality and the Rheumatic Diseases: An
        Annotated Bibliography ($3)
    - Therapies for People with Arthritis.
    - Workshop on Etiopathogenesis of
        Osteoarthritis.
The following publication on Arthritis is available from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO 81002.
    - Hocus-Pocus as Applied to Arthritis. Discusses
        fraudulent cures as well as medically sound treatments for arthritis, rheumatism, and gout. (535Z).
    ARTHRITISonal
ARTHROGRYPOSIS MULTIPLEX CONGENI
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ARTHROGRYPOSIS MULTIPLEX CONGENITA
ARTHROPLASTY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse can provide you with articles and reference materials on Arthroplasty, which is a reconstruction of a joint.
       Contact:
    National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
    and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
    Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    ARTHROPLASTY
ARTHROSCOPY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Arthroscopy. They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease, and will let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
    and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
    9000 Rockville Pike, Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ARTHROSCOPY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Arthroscopy is available from the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box AMS, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Arthroscopy: A Brief Bibliography, 1989. Anno-
        tated bibliography of resources. (#AR81)
    ARTHROSCOPY
ARTIFICIAL BLOOD VESSELS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Artificial Blood Vessels for you. They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ARTIFICIAL BLOOD VESSELS
ARTIFICIAL HEARTS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Artificial Hearts and Valves for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this technology.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ARTIFICIAL HEARTS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Artificial Hearts is available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Building 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Artificial Heart and Assist Devices. (#85-
        2723)
    ARTIFICIAL HEARTS
ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION
See In Vitro Fertilization
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Artificial Insemination.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Artificial Insemination is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC  20510; [phone].
    - Artificial Insemination: Practice in the United
        States.  A report to Congress.  Ask for the summary report.  (#BP-BA-48)
    ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION
ARTIFICIAL JOINTS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Artificial Joints.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this technology.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this issue and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ARTIFICIAL JOINTS
ARTIFICIAL LUNG
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on the Artificial Lung for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this technology.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ARTIFICIAL LUNG
ASBESTOS
See Asbestosis
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
Do you think there might be asbestos in your office?  Was asbestos found in your child's school?  The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Asbestos Ombudsman Clearinghouse can provide you with all kinds of information on handling and abatement of asbestos in schools, the workplace, and the home. They can also help you interpret the asbestos-in-school requirements, and they have publications that explain recent legislation concerning asbestos.
       Contact:
    Environmental Protection Agency
    401 M St., SW
    Washington, DC  20460
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Asbestos and Cancer. They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this condition, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physicians Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    ASBESTOS
    ARTIFICIAL LUNG
ASBESTOS
Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Neur
APHASIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Aphasia.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Aphasia due to stroke for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Aphasia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    APHASIA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Aphasia is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31, Room 8A06, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone] or [phone].
    - Aphasia. (#89-391)
    APHASIA
APHTHOUS STOMATITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis.  As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    APHTHOUS STOMATITIS
APLASTIC ANEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Aplastic Anemia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    APLASTIC ANEMIA
APNEA
See Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
    APNEAi
aragin
APRAXIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Apraxia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    APRAXIA
ARACHNOIDITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Arachnoiditis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    ARACHNOIDITIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Arachnoiditis.  Contains a collection of
        scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    ARACHNOIDITIS
ARAN DUCHENNE SPINAL MUSCULAR DY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Aran Duchenne Spinal Muscular Dystrophy.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    ARAN DUCHENNE SPINAL MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
ARNOLD-CHIARI MALFORMATIONS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Arnold-Chiari Malformations.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    ARNOLD-CHIARI MALFORMATIONS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Arnold-Chiari Malformation.  Contains a
        collection of scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    ARNOLD-CHIARI MALFORMATIONS
ARRHYTHMIAS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Arrhythmias for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ARRHYTHMIAS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Facts About Arrhythmias/Rhythm Disorders.
        (#91-2264)
    ARRHYTHMIASTe
ARTERIOSCLEROSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Arteriosclerosis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ARTERIOSCLEROSIS
ARTERIOVENOUS MALFORMATIONS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Cerebral and Spinal Arteriovenous Malformations. They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this condition, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    ARTERIOVENOUS MALFORMATIONS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Arteriovenous Malformations is available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD  20824; [phone], or [phone].
    - Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM).
        Contains a collection of scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    ARTERIOVENOUS MALFORMATIONSorie MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    ARTERIOVENOUS MALFORMATIONS
Nation
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Antibiotics: Health Implications of Use in
        Animal Feed; Archived Issue Brief.  (#IB85076)
    ANTIBIOTICS
ANTI-CANCER DRUGS
See Cancer
    Free Publications/Videos
The following fact sheets from the National Cancer Institute provide information about side effects, proper usage, and precautions of these anti-cancer drugs.  Contact the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892, (800) 4-CANCER, [phone].
    - Asparginasa/Asparaginase.
    - Bleomicina/Bleomycin.
    - Busulfano/Busulfan.
    - Carmustina/Carmustine.
    - Clorambucilo/Chlorambucil.
    - Cisplatin/Cisplatin.
    - Ciclofosfamida/Cyclophosphamide.
    - Citarabina/Cytarabine.
    - Decarbazino/Dacarbazine.
    - Dactinomicina/Dactinomycin.
    - Daunorrubicina/Daunorubicin.
    - Doxorrubicina/Doxorubicin.
    - Estramustina/Estramustine.
    - Estreptozocina/Streptozocin.
    - Floxiridina/Floxuridine.
    - Fluorouracilo/Fluorouracil.
    - Hidroxiurea/Hydroxyurea.
    - Lomustina/Lomustine.
    - Mecloretamina/Mechlorethamine.
    - Melfalano/Melphalan.
    - Mercaptopurina/Mercaptopurine.
    - Metrotrexato/Methotrexate.
    - Mitomicina/Mitomycin.
    - Mitotano/Mitotane.
    - Plicamicina/Plicamycin.
    - Prednisona/Prednisone.
    - Procarbazina/Procarbazine.
    - Tamoxifeno/Tamoxifen.
    - Vinblastina/Vinblastine.
    - Vincristina/Vincristine.
    ANTI-CANCER DRUGS
ANTICOAGULANTS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Anticoagulants for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Native Anticoagulants for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ANTICOAGULANTS
ANTICOAGULANTS
BETA BLOCKER DRUGS
BIRTH
CERVICAL CANCER
CHORDOMA
COLPOCYSTITIS
DAY CARE
CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE
DIZZINESS
DHOBIE ITCH
ELECTRO-SHOCK TREATMENT
ECZEMA
FUNNEL CHEST
FRAGILE X SYNDROME
HAPPY PUPPET SYNDROME
HAND, FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE
HEMODIALYSIS
HOMOSEXUALITY
HEBEPHRENIA
LABORATORY TESTING
LEGG-PERTHES DISEASE
IRON DEFICIENCY
JUVENILE DIABETES
NOISE, EFFECTS OF
ORTHOTICS
LYME DISEASE
MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE
PLASTIC SURGERY
PREDNISONE
PREMATURE BABIES
RICKETS
RINGWORM
SAFE SEX
SALIVARY SYSTEM DISEASES
RETARDATION
SMOKELESS TOBACCO
STURGE-WEBER SYNDROME
SUNLAMPS
TOBACCO
SIDEROBLASTIC ANEMIA
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES
VITILIGO
FREE LEGAL HELP WITH YOUR HEALTH
hospital discrimination
TRACHOMA
ANTIDIURETIC HORMONE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Antidiuretic Hormone for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this Hormone.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Antidiuretic Hormone for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this Hormone.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ANTIDIURETIC HORMONE
ANTIHISTAMINES
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - How To Take Your Medicines: Antihista-
        mines. (#FDA91-3180)
    ANTIHISTAMINES
ANTIMETABOLITES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Antimetabolites.  They can also give you information on this state-of-the-art treatment, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physicians Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    ANTIMETABOLITES
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Anti-Inflammatory Drugs is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - How To Take Your Medicines: Nonsteroidal
        Anti-inflammatory Drugs.  (#FDA90-3176)
    ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS
ANTINEOPLASTIC
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Antineoplastic is available from the National Cancer Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, MD  20892; (800) 4-CANCER, or [phone].
    - Antineoplastic.  Provides information about
        side effects, proper usage, and precautions of this anti-cancer drug.
    ANTINEOPLASTIC
ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Antisocial Behavior.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Antisocial Behavior and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Ln.
    Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Anti-Social Behavior is available from the Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information, P.O. Box 1182, Washington, DC  20013; (800) FYI-3366, or [phone].
    - Anti-Social Behavior Resulting From Abuse.
        Annotated bibliography.  (#07-91123, $3.50)
    ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR
ANTIVIRAL SUBSTANCES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Antiviral Substances for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ANTIVIRAL SUBSTANCES
ANXIETY ATTACKS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) maintains databases that index and abstract documents from the worldwide literature pertaining to Anxiety Attacks.  In addition to scientific journals, there are references to audiovisuals, dissertations, government documents and reports.  Contact NIMH for searches on specific subjects.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    ANXIETY ATTACKS
AORTIC INSUFFICIENCY/STENOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Aortic Insufficiency and Stenosis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    AORTIC INSUFFICIENCY/STENOSIS
AORTITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Aortitis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    AORTITIS
APHAKIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Aphakia by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    APHAKIA
clAPHAKIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Aphakia by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliogr
ARTHRITI
ANGIOGRAPHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Angiography for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ANGIOGRAPHY
ANGIOPLASTY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Angioplasty for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ANGIOPLASTY
ANGIOPLASTY
APHTHOUS STOMATITIS
BENZO(A)PYRENE
BIOFEEDBACK
BREAST IMPLANTS
CHILDBIRTH
CEREBRAL PALSY
DARIER'S DISEASE
COLON PROBLEMS
EMBOLISMS
DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE
EYE TUMORS
FACIAL TICS
EUTHANASIA
GRIEF
HEART MURMURS
FAMILIAL ATAXIA TELANGIECTASIA
FUNGAL DISEASES OF THE EYE
INTESTINAL MALABSORPTION SYNDROM
KERATOPLASTY
HEMOGLOBINOPATHIES
INFECTIOUS WASTE
MARBLE BONE DISEASE
MENOPAUSE
LAMAZE METHOD OF CHILDBIRTH
LEGIONNAIRE'S DISEASE
MERCURY POISONING
MITOMYCIN
MENSTRUATION
NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY
OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE
PLICAMYCIN
POMPE'S DISEASE
NERVE DAMAGE
PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME
PSORIASIS
RAMSEY HUNT SYNDROME
SCLEROSIS
STEINERTS DISEASE
TRANSVERSE MYELITIS
TURNER SYNDROME
ULCERATIVE COLITIS
SEX CHANGES
ANILINE DYES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Aniline Dyes. They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment using these compounds, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physicians Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Building 31
    Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    ANILINE DYES
ANIMAL RESEARCH
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Office of Science and Health Reports, National Center for Research Resources, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - NCRR Resources for Comparative Biomedical
        Research Directory.  Contains information about specialized animal research and supply facilities, staffs, types of resources, and major areas of research.
The following publications are available from the Office of Technology Assessment, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC  20510; [phone].
    - Federal Regulation and Animal Patents.  A
        report to Congress.  Ask for the summary report.
    - Alternatives to Animal Use In Research,
        Testing, and Education.  A report to Congress.  Ask for the summary report.  (#BA-273)
    - Transgenic Animals.  A report to Congress.
        Ask for the summary report.
    ANIMAL RESEARCH
ANIRIDIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Aniridia by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ANIRIDIA
ANKLOGLASSIA
See Tongue-Tied
    ANKLOGLASSIA
ANKYLOSIS SPONDYLITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Ankylosis Spondylitis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ANKYLOSIS SPONDYLITIS
ANOREXIA
See Eating Disorders
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Obesity, Eating Disorders, and Energy Regulation Program at National Institutes of Health researches Obesity, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia and other eating disorders.  They can give you information on the causes, prevention, and treatments of these conditions.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    National Institutes of Health
    Bldg. 31, Room 3A18B
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Anorexia Nervosa.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Anorexia Nervosa.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disorder.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    ANOREXIA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Anorexia is available from the Food & Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, Room 304, Beltsville, MD  20705-2351; [phone].
    - Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia.  Designed to
        help you locate resources on this topic.
The following publication on Anorexia is available from the Science & Technology Division, Reference Section, Library of Congress, Washington, DC  20540; [phone].
    - Anorexia Nervosa/Bulimia.  Reference
        guide designed to help locate further published material.  (#85-8)
The following publication on Anorexia is available from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bldg. 31, Room 2A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Facts About Anorexia Nervosa.  Explains the
        causes, symptoms and treatments for anorexia and bulimia as well as ongoing research efforts at the National Institutes of Health.
The following publication on Anorexia is available from the National Institute of Mental Health, 5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05, Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Useful Information on Anorexia Nervosa and
        Bulimia.
    ANOREXIA
ANOSMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Anosmia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    ANOSMIA
ANOXIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Anoxia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ANOXIA
ANTENATAL DIAGNOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Antenatal Diagnosis.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Building 31
    Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ANTENATAL DIAGNOSIS
ANTHRAX
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Anthrax for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ANTHRAX
ANTIALPHATRYPSIN
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Antialphatrypsin for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ANTIALPHATRYPSIN
ANTIBIOTICS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Antibiotics for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ANTIBIOTICS
ANTIBIOTICS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Data
    AORTIC INSUFFICIENCY/STENOSIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Anti-Social Behavior is available from the Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information, P.O. Box 1182, Washington, DC  20013; (800) FYI-
AMYLOIDOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Amyloidosis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Amyloidosis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Amyloidosis by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    AMYLOIDOSIS
AMYOTONIA CONGENITA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Amyotonia Congenita.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    AMYOTONIA CONGENITA
AMYOTONIA CONGENITA
BLOCH-SULZBERGER SYNDROME
BOTULISM
BULBAR PALSY
CARIES
CODEINE
CLEFT PALATE
DERMATOGRAPHISM
COSTOCHONDRITIS
DIGESTIVE DISEASES
EXOTROPIA
EPIDEMIOLOGY
EATON-LAMBERT MYASTHENIC SYNDROM
GLUTEN INTOLERANCE
EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK-WAVE LITHOT
FIBROCYSTIC DISEASE OF THE BREAS
HIGH-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS
HYPOGLYCEMIA
HALLERVORDEN- SPATZ DISEASE
MANDIBLE DISORDERS
MARBURG VIRUS DISEASE
INDOOR AIR POLLUTION
MALIGNANCIES
NEPHROTIC SYNDROME
ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANTS
MECHLORETHAMINE
METHADONE
POLYMYOSITIS
POTT'S DISEASE
PRURIGO NODULARIS
PARKINSON'S DISEASE
POLIOMYELITIS
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
SHINGLES
SPORTS MEDICINE
RENOVASCULAR HYPERTENSION
STOMACH CANCER
SYNCOPE
TRYPSINOGEN DEFICIENCY
TYPHOID FEVER
STEROIDS
VON WILLEBRAND'S DISEASE
VARICOSE VEINS
AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
    AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis are available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bldg. 31, Room 8A06, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone] or [phone].
    - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.  Discusses
        the physiology and symptoms of this progressively crippling and fatal disease.  (#84-916)
    - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
        Contains a collection of scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
The following video on ALS is available from Modern Talking Picture Service, 5000 Park St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709; (800) 243-MTPS.
    - One Man's Dream: To Someday Find A Cure
        for ALS. Video covers current medical research on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Lou Gehrig's disease.
    AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS
ANALGESIC-ASSOCIATED NEPHROPATHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Analgesic- Associated Nephropathy for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ANALGESIC-ASSOCIATED NEPHROPATHY
ANAPHORESIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse can provide you with information regarding Anaphoresis, which is a lack of function of the sweat glands.  The clearinghouse will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on anaphoresis.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.
       Contact:
    National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
    and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    ANAPHORESIS
ANAPLASIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Anaplasis.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physicians Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Building 31
    Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    ANAPLASIS
ANEMIA
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Anemia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Hemolytic and Aplastic Anemia.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of disease.  They can also search their Physicians Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any relevant clinical studies.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hemolytic and Aplastic Anemia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Hemolytic and Aplastic Anemia for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this Anemia.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ANEMIA
ANEMIA
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS
ARTIFICIAL JOINTS
ASPARAGINASE
ASTIGMATISM
AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT DISEASE
BULIMIA
BATTERED SPOUSES
CARDITIS
CAFFEINE
CHONDROMALACIA
CHEMICAL SPILLS
CISPLATIN
DALTONISM
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE LUNG DISEASE
DRUG PURPURA
DRUNK DRIVING
DERMAGRAPHISMS
DRUG INTERACTIONS
ENDOMETRIOSIS
ENIGMATIC BLISTERING DISORDERS
ECTODERMAL DYSPLASIAS
ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS
GONORRHEA
GUM DISEASE
HAIR LOSS
FLOXIRIDINE
GLYCOGEN STORAGE DISEASE
HEALTH FOODS
HUNTER'S SYNDROME
HURLER'S SYNDROME
HANDICAPPED
HYPOTONIA
IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA
INFERTILITY
HYPERURICEMIA
ISCADOR
KUGELBERG-WELANDER DISEASE
MITOTANE
NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS
INSULIN-DEPENDENT DIABETES
ORPHAN DISEASES
PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY
PHARYNGEAL DISABILITIES
PHYSICAL FITNESS
OBESITY
PSEUDOHYPERTROPHIC DYSTROPHY
READING DISORDERS
READ METHOD OF CHILDBIRTH
RETINAL DISEASE
SENILITY
PROGRESSIVE SUPRANUCLEAR PALSY
SICK BUILDINGS
SULFITES
TOXOPLASMOSIS
WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY
XANTHINURIA
XERODERMA PIGMENTOSUM
health clubs
ANENCEPHALY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Anencephaly.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    ANENCEPHALY
ANEURYSMS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Aneurysms for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying Aneurysms.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Brain or Spinal Aneurysms.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    ANEURYSMS
ANGELMAN'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Angelman's Disease.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    ANGELMAN'S DISEASE
ANGINA PECTORIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Angina Pectoris for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ANGINA PECTORIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Angina is available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Facts About Angina. (#91-2890)
    ANGINA PECTORIS
ANGIOEDEMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Angioedema and Hereditary Angioedema for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this issue.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ANGIOEDEMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (
    ANTENATAL DIAGNOSIS
CHILDHOOD ASTHMA
ALPERS SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Alpers Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]; [phone]
    ALPERS SYNDROME
ALPHA-1-ANTITRYPSIN DEFICIENCY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency of the Liver for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency of the Lungs for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ALPHA-1-ANTITRYPSIN DEFICIENCY
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE PRACTICES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
Have you been reading about the benefits of color therapy? What about acupuncture or accupressure? Do they really help? What about the homeopathy? Will diet, herbs, and mineral and vitamin supplementation work on your illness?  There has been increasing recognition and use of unconventional medical practices for the diagnosis or treatment of various diseases or conditions including cancer, arthritis, anxiety, and depression.
The U.S. Congress has provided two million dollars within the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) fiscal year 1992 appropriation to support activities to evaluate Unconventional Medical Practices and has created the Office for the Study of Unconventional Medical Practices to do just that. They will evaluate creativity and innovative thinking of individuals both inside and outside the realm of conventional medicine, while adhering to the principles of sound scientific evaluation.
Unconventional medical practices are being defined as diagnostic or therapeutic techniques that are presently considered outside the mainstream of scientific research. NIH will offer technical assistance and financial resources for the scientific evaluation of claims made about alternative medical practices. Not all alternative medical practices are amenable to traditional scientific evaluation, and some may require development of new methods to evaluate their efficacy and safety.
       Contact:
    Office for the Study of
    Unconventional Medical Practices
    National Institutes of Health
    Building 31
    Room 2B25
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
    ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE PRACTICES
ALVEOLAR BONE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on the regeneration and resorption of Alveolar Bone. As a policy, NIDR will not refer you to other organizations or experts who study this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call Dr. Albert Guckers at [phone] to find out if NIDR is conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Dental Research
    Building 31
    Room 2C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ALVEOLAR BONE
ALVEOLAR MICROLITHIASIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Alveolar Microlithiasis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Building 31
    Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ALVEOLAR MICROLITHIASIS
ALVEOLAR PROTEINOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Alveolar Proteinosis for you. They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ALVEOLAR PROTEINOSIS
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
See Aging
See Dementia
See Presenile Dementia
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center (ADERC) will send you all kinds of information about Alzheimer's Disease, including new research efforts, diagnosis and treatment issues.  They also provide services to patients and family members, such as referring them to resources at the national and state levels.
       Contact:
    Alzheimer's Disease Education
    and Referral Center
    P.O. Box 8250
    Silver Spring, MD  20907
    [phone]
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Alzheimer's Disease.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Alzheimer's and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Alzheimer's.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    The National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Alzheimer's Disease.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]; [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
    ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Alzheimer's are available from Alzheimer's Disease Education & Referral Center, P.O. Box 8250, Silver Spring, MD  20907; [phone].
    - ADEAR Center Brochure.
    - Age Page: Confusion and Memory Loss in
        Old Age.
    - Alzheimer's Disease Centers Program.
    - Alzheimer's Disease: Q & A.
    - Differential Diagnosis of Dementing Diseases.
    - Fact Sheet: Alzheimer's Disease Database.
    - Family Reading List: Caring for Memory-
        Impaired Elders.
    - General Information Packet on Alzheimer's
        Disease.
    - Report of the DHHS Advisory Panel on
        Alzheimer's Disease.
    - Special Reports on Alzheimer's Disease.
The following publication on Alzheimer's is available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Alzheimer's.  A booklet to educate consumers
        and allow them to make informed medical decisions.
The following publications are available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD 20824; [phone], [phone].
    - Alzheimer's Disease. Contains a collection of
        scientific articles, patient education pamphlets, and addresses of voluntary health associations.
    - Alzheimer's Disease: A Scientific Guide for
        Health Practitioners.  (#84-2251)
The following publication on Alzheimer's is available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC  20402; [phone].
    - Alzheimer's Disease Treatment and Family
        Stress: Directions for Research.  Presents a collection of papers giving current information on research investigations that increase understanding of the nature and consequences of family caregiving.  (#017-024-01365-0, $14)
The following publications on Alzheimer's are available from the Office of Technology Assessment, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC  20510; [phone].
    - Confused Minds, Burdened Families: Finding
        Help for People With Alzheimer's and Other Dementias.  Ask for the summary report.
    - Losing a Million Minds: Confronting the
        Tragedy of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias.  Covers existing methods of locating and arranging health and long-term care services for Alzheimer's and dementia patients.  The study identifies methods that are successful in some communities and may serve as models for others.
The following publications on Alzheimer's are available from the National Institute of Mental Health, 5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05, Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Differential Diagnosis of Dementing Diseases.
    - There Were Times, Dear. . . Living With
        Alzheimer's Disease.
    - Useful Information on Alzheimer's Disease.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Alzheimer's Disease are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Alzheimer's Disease: Bibliography-in-Brief,
        1982-1987.   (#88-312 L)
    - Alzheimer's Disease: Archived Issue Brief.
        (#IB83128)
    - Consortium to Establish a Registry for
        Alzheimer's Disease (CERAD): A Federally Funded Research Program.  (#91-352 SPR)
    ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
AMAUROTIC IDIOCY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Amaurotic Idiocy.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    AMAUROTIC IDIOCY
AMBIGUOUS GENITALIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Ambiguous Genitalia. If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    AMBIGUOUS GENITALIA
AMBLYOPIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Amblyopia by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related disorder.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    AMBLYOPIA
AMEBIASIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Amebiasis for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    AMEBIASIS
AMINO ACID DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Amino Acid Disorders. If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    AMINO ACID DISORDERS
AMNIOCENTESIS
See Pregnancy
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Amniocentesis.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    AMNIOCENTESIS
AMOSMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Amosmia.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study Amosmia and other related diseases.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
    AMOSMIA
AMYLOID POLYNEUROPATHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Amyloid Polyneuropathy.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    AMYLOID POLYNEUROPATHY
health clubs
ALBINISM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Albinism (Eyes) by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study albinism and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this condition and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ALBINISM
ALBINISM
ANGELMAN'S DISEASE
ANIRIDIA
APHAKIA
ARTERITIS
ARTIFICIAL BLOOD VESSELS
ASPHYXIA
ASPERGILLOSIS
BAGASSOSIS
AUTISM
BLEPHARITIS
BEDSONIA
CARDIOMYOPATHY
CARCALON
CEREBRAL ARTERIOVENOUS MALFORMAT
CAT CRY SYNDROME
CHARGE SYNDROME
CHRONIC EBV
CEREBROTENDIOUS XANTHOMATOSIS
DIAPER RASH
DWARFISM
CORNEAL DISORDERS AND TRANSPLANT
EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA
EPILEPSY
ELECTRICAL STIMULATION
ENDOGENOUS DEPRESSION
FLUORESCENT LAMPS
FUNGAL INFECTIONS
HEAD LICE
ERYTHROBLASTOSIS FETALIS
HEALTH CARE COSTS
HEALTH SPAS
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
GENETIC TESTING AND COUNSELING
HUNT'S DISEASE
IDIOPATHIC INFLAMMATORY MYOPATHY
INFANTS WITH DISABILITIES
HOMELESSNESS
KREBIOZEN
LOW BLOOD PRESSURE
LYMPHOSARCOMA
MEDICARE AND MEDICAID
MYOPIA
IN VITRO FERTILIZATION
PLACENTA DISORDERS
PLAYGROUND SAFETY
POLYSEROSITIS
RADIATION
SODIUM
SOLAR BURNS
NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
NEWBORN SCREENING
STRONGYLOIDIASIS  (ROUNDWORM)
TAMOXIFEN
TRENCH MOUTH
VITAL STATISTICS
VITAMINS
WHOOPING COUGH
SPINAL CORD TUMORS
Alphabetical Listing of Drug
Appendix C: State Health Statist
ZOONOSE
ALBRIGHT'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Albright's Syndrome. They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this syndrome.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Albright's Syndrome and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Albright's Syndrome.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ALBRIGHT'S SYNDROME
ALCOHOLISM
See Drug Abuse
See Pregnancy and Alcohol
See Workplace Drug Abuse
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information can refer you to local Alcoholics Anonymous chapters and other self-help organizations as well as national associations.  They can also provide you with all kinds of materials about preventing or curing substance abuse.
       Contact:
    National Clearinghouse for Alcohol
    and Drug Information
    P.O. Box 2345
    Rockville, MD  20852
    [phone]
    [phone]
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Alcohol and Cancer.  They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physicians Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Alcohol and Aging.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) looks at trends relating to treatment of alcoholism and insurance financing issues. It advocates adequate health insurance coverage for alcoholism treatment, and conducts studies on this topic, which are available to the public.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Alcohol Abuse
    and Alcoholism
    National Institutes of Health
    5600 Fishers Lane, Room 16-95
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    ALCOHOLISM
Free Publications/Videos
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol Information will send you the following Prevention Resource Guides on alcohol abuse among students.  They contain facts, figures, resources, and other relevant information.  Other publications are also available.  National Clearinghouse for Alcohol Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD  20852, [phone], [phone].
    - Prevention Resource Guide: College Youth.
    - Prevention Resource Guide: Secondary
        School Students.
    - Prevention Resource Guide: Elementary
        Youth.
    - Prevention Resource Guide: Preschool
        Children.
    - Self-Help Groups for Professionals and
        Special Populations (#MS330).  A resource bulletin on alcoholism.
    - Prevention Resource Guide: Children of
        Alcoholics. Contains facts, figures, resources, and other relevant information on alcohol abuse.
    - Prevention Resource Guide: Pregnant/Post-
        partum Women and Their Infants. Contains facts, figures, resources, and other relevant information on alcohol abuse.
    - The Fact Is...There Are Specialized Mutual-
        Help Groups For Those With Alcohol and Drug Problems  (#MS330).  Discusses self-help groups that have emerged in response to special concerns expressed by those seeking recovery for alcohol and other drug problem.  The publication lists the self-help groups, providing general information about the group and a central phone number.
    - A Growing Concern: How to Provide Services
        for Children of Alcoholic Families.  Discusses issues and strategies for providing help to youngsters from homes with alcoholism.  Geared more to professionals and caregivers.  (#PH196)
    - Alcoholic Hepatitis: A Practical Guide for
        Physicians and Other Health Care Professionals. Covers diagnosis and treatment of liver disease.
    - Alcohol Alert #1: Methadone Maintenance
        and Patients in Alcoholism Treatment. (#PH244).
    - Alcohol Alert #2: Alcohol and Aging.
        (#PH251).
    - Alcohol Alert #3: Alcohol and Trauma.
        (#PH253).
    - Alcohol Alert #4: Alcohol and Cognition.
        (#PH258).
    - Alcohol Alert #5: Alcohol Withdrawal
        Syndrome. (#PH270).
    - Alcohol Alert #6: Relapse and Craving.
        (#PH277).
    - Alcohol Alert #7: Alcohol Use and Abuse.
        (#PH278).
    - Alcohol Alert #8: Screening for Alcoholism.
        (#PH285).
    - Alcohol Alert #9: Children of Alcoholics: Are
        They Different? (#PH288).
The following publication on Alcoholism is available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC  20402; [phone].
    - Alcohol Health and Research World.  A
        magazine published quarterly and available for $8 per year provides professionals with information regarding current research, prevention, and treatment of alcoholism, and includes comment and opinion section, along with information about upcoming events.
The following publication on Alcoholism is available from the Science & Technology Division, Reference Section, Library of Congress, Washington, DC  20540; [phone].
    - Alcoholism.  Reference guide designed to
        help locate published further material.  (#81-3)
The following publication on Alcoholism is available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Surgeon General's Workshop on Drunk
        Driving. (#C044)
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Alcohol are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Advertising of Alcoholic Beverages in the
        Broadcast Media: Archived Issue Brief.  (#IB85097)
    - Alcohol Use and Abuse by Women.  (#91-
        680 SPR)
    - Drug and Alcohol Abuse: Prevention,
        Treatment, and Education. (#86-1052 EPW)
    - Legal Analysis of Questions Regarding the
        National Minimum Drinking Age.  (#85-772 A)
    - Prohibiting Television Advertising of
        Alcoholic Beverages: A Constitutional Analysis.  (#88-22 A)
    - Drunk Driving and Raising the Drinking Age:
        Info Pack.  (#IP186D)
    - Drunk Driving: Bibliography-in-Brief, 1983-
        1988. (#88-655 L)
    - Drunk Driving; Issue Brief.   (#IB83157)
    - Drunk Driving Laws in Foreign Countries.
        (#LL89-88)
    - Nondischargeability of DWI Judgements in
        Bankruptcy: Survey of Case Law.  (#90-21 A)
The following video on Alcoholism is available from Modern Talking Picture Service, 5000 Park St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709; (800) 243-MTPS.
    - Aspects of Alcoholism. Video outlines
        symptoms and diagnosis of alcoholism, including genetic factors and physical complications.
    ALCOHOLISM
ALDOSTERONISM
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Aldosteronism for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying Aldosteronism.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ALDOSTERONISM
ALEXANDER'S SYNDROME
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Alexander's Syndrome.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    ALEXANDER'S SYNDROME
ALKAPTONURIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Alkaptonuria for you. They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying Alkaptonuria. If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ALKAPTONURIA
ALKYLATING AGENTS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Alkylating Agents.  They can also search their Physicians Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    ALKYLATING AGENTS
ALKYLATING AGENTS
ANOSMIA
ANTI-CANCER DRUGS
ASBESTOS
AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE
BEJEL
BACILLUS CALMETTE-GUERIN (BCG)
BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA
COCKAYNE'S SYNDROME
CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME
CORNELIA deLANGE SYNDROME
CONGENITAL ABNORMALITIES
DECUBITUS ULCERS
DANDRUFF
DENTAL RESTORATIVE MATERIALS
DEGLUTITION
DISASTERS
DIURETICS
GASTRITIS
GESTATION
ESOTROPIA
EYE CARE
HISTIOCYTOSIS
HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE
HEMOPHILUS INFLUENZA
HIRSUTISM
INFANT FORMULA
LABYRINTHITIS
LEBER'S DISEASE
HUNTINGTON'S CHOREA
IMPOTENCE
LIFE-SUSTAINING TECHNOLOGIES
LOW-FAT DIET
LOWE'S SYNDROME
LIFE CYCLE
METHOTREXATE
NEOPLASIA
ORAL CANCER
OROTIC ACIDURIA
MERCURY VAPOR LAMPS
PANCREATIC CANCER
PRENATAL CARE
PROCARBAZINE
RADIAL KERATOTOMY
OSTEOMALACIA
SCABIES
SILICONE IMPLANTS
SLEEP APNEA
SPINE JOINTS
STAINED TEETH
REITER'S SYNDROME
TAPEWORM INFECTION
TENNIS ELBOW
VINCENT'S INFECTION
STILL'S DISEASE
ALLERGENICS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research answers your questions and send you information on biologic products such as vaccines, Allergenics, blood, and blood products.
       Contact:
    Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research
    Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane
    HFB-140
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    ALLERGENICS
ALLERGIC RHINITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Allergic Rhinitis for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ALLERGIC RHINITIS
ALLERGIES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) conducts and supports research on the causes of Allergic, immunologic, and infectious diseases, and to develop better means of preventing, diagnosing, and treating illness.  Some of the studies underway look at the role of the immune system in chronic diseases, such as arthritis, and at disorders of the immune system, as in asthma.  Brochures and reports are available on a wide variety of topics.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Allergies and the Eyes by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study Allergies and other related conditions.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Building 31
    Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ALLERGIES
    Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Allergies are available from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 7A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Allergic Diseases.  (#91-3221)
    - Allergies: Questions and Answers.  Answers
        many general questions about allergies and offers information on their symptoms, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.  (#81-189)
    - Drug Allergy. Offers information on their
        symptoms, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.  (#82-703)
    - Dust Allergy.  Offers information on their
        symptoms, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.  (#83-490)
    - Mold Allergy.  Offers information on their
        symptoms, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.  (#84-797)
    - NIAID Task Force Report on Immunology and
        Allergy. (#90-2414)
    - Pollen Allergy.  Offers information on their
        symptoms, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.  (#76-493)
The following publications on Food Allergies are available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Food Allergies: Separating Facts From "Hype".
        (#FDA86-2213)
    - It's Spring Again and Allergies Are in Bloom.
        (#FDA90-1161)
The following publication on Allergies is available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC  20402; [phone].
    - Cooking for People with Food Allergies.
        Provides information for those who need help managing food allergies or intolerances by helping you select and prepare foods containing no wheat, milk, eggs, corn, or gluten.  Recipes are included.  ($1.50, #001-000-04512-1)
The following publication on Food Allergies is available from the Food & Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, Room 304, Beltsville, MD  20705-2351; [phone].
    - Food Allergy, Sensitivity and Tolerance.
        Designed to help you locate resources on this topic.
The following publication and video on Allergies are available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Allergic Diseases.  Booklet written to help
        the general public make intelligent decisions.
    - Allergic Diseases.  Video to help the general
        public make intelligent decisions.
    ALLERGIESg pu
ALOPECIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Alopecia.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Alopecia and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ALOPECIA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Box AMS, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Alopecia, 1989.  An annotated bibliography
        of resources.  (#AR66, $4).
    ALOPECIA
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Arthritis and Musculoskelquests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (301) 496-5
ADRENOLEUKODYSTROPHY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Adrenoleukodystrophy.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    ADRENOLEUKODYSTROPHY
ADRENOLEUKODYSTROPHY
ANTIVIRAL SUBSTANCES
APNEA
ARNOLD-CHIARI MALFORMATIONS
BETA-THALASSEMIA
CARPET FUMES
BLOOD BRAIN BARRIER
CERVICAL CAP
CEREBRAL ATROPHY
COLLAGEN DISEASE
CHONDROCALCINOSIS
CONSTIPATION
COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
DAUNORUBICIN
COSMETIC ALLERGY
DISABLED INFANTS
EMPHYSEMA
DENTAL SEALANTS
FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME
FIBROID TUMORS
ERYTHEMA MULTIFORME
FAMILY PLANNING
GALACTORRHEA
GENITAL HERPES
GERSON METHOD
FILARIASIS
FORMALDEHYDE EXPOSURE
HAIRY TONGUE
HARELIP
HEART-LUNG MACHINES
GRIPPE
HERPES
HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS
HYPOTHALAMUS
HYPSARRHYTHMIA
HEMIPLEGIA
ICHTHYOSIS
KRABBE'S DISEASE
MONOZYGOTIC TWINS
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
MYOSITIS
NEUROGENIC ARTHROPATHY
NEUROPATHIES
PELIZAEOUS-MERZBACHER DISEASE
MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME
PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME
SEAFOOD INSPECTION
SPINAL ARACHNOIDITIS
SWEAT GLAND DISORDERS
TANNING
POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
TARDIVE DYSKINESIA
TWINS
WATER
WEIGHT LOSS
WIFE ABUSE
ADYNAMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Adynamia.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    ADYNAMIA
AGAMMAGLOBULINEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Agammaglobulinemia for you.  They will also send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to researchers who are currently studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIAID to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    AGAMMAGLOBULINEMIA
AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Age-Related Macular Degeneration by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related disorders.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    The National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION
AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION
AGENT ORANGE
AGRANULOCYTOSIS
ANTIDIURETIC HORMONE
ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR
ASIATIC FLU
ATHLETE'S FOOT
BIOPHYSICS
BENIGN MUCOSAL PEMPHIGOID
BURNING MOUTH SYNDROME
BOWEN'S DISEASE
CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE
CELIAC DISEASE
CHRONIC GRANULOMATOUS DISEASE
CHOLECYSTECTOMY
CRYPTOSPORIDIOSIS
COOKWARE
DYSMENORRHEA
EISENMENGER'S SYNDROME
DIETHYLSTILBESTROL (DES)
HEAD INJURIES
HEARTBURN
HEROIN
ENTERIC DISEASES
GRAVE'S DISEASE
KLEPTOMANIA
LOW-CALORIE SWEETENERS
INFECTIOUS ARTHRITIS
MOLDS
MONGOLISM
MYCOTOXINS
ONCHOCERCIASIS
MACROGLOBULINEMIA AND MYELOMA
MINORITY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
PERSONALITY DISORDERS
PICK'S DISEASE
PI-MESONS
PULMONARY DISEASE
PASSIVE SMOKING
STERILIZATION
SYDENHAM'S CHOREA
TRAVELERS' HEALTH
TRYPANOSOMIASIS
RHEUMATISM
XEROSTOMIA
AGENESIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    AGENESIS
AGENESIS
ALEXANDER'S SYNDROME
ALVEOLAR PROTEINOSIS
ASYMMETRIC SEPTAL HYPERTROPHY
BACK PROBLEMS
CHEILOASCHISIS
CARBOHYDRATES
CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
CHEMOTHERAPY
CIGARETTES
CHOROIDITIS
CONGENITAL ADRENAL HYPERPLASIA
COMMON COLD
CYSTIC MASTITIS
CONTRACEPTION
ENCEPHALITIS
EPSTEIN-BARR SYNDROME
DRUG DEVELOPMENT
HANSEN'S DISEASE
HARDENING OF THE ARTERIES
FETAL RESEARCH
GIGANTISM
HYPOLIPOPROTEINEMIA
HYPOVENTILATION
HORMONE THERAPY
HUNGER
LUPUS
MIDDLE EAR INFECTIONS
MUSCULAR FATIGUE
INTRAVENOUS DRUG THERAPY
LEIGH'S DISEASE
NYSTAGMUS
ORGAN TRANSPLANTS
PALSY
PARALYSIS AGITANS
MYCOBACTERIAL INFECTIONS
PITYRIASIS
POLYPS
PSEUDOXANTHOMA ELASTICUM
REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY SYN
PERIODONTAL DISEASE
ROSACEAE
SEMINOMA
SEPTAL DEFECTS
SKIN CANCER
THROMBASTHENIA
REHABILITATION
TRUNCUS ARTERIOSUS
WAARDENBURG SYNDROME
WERNICKE'S ENCEPHALOPATHY
pharmacists and pharmacies
THROMBOPHLEBITIS
TROPICAL OILS
AGENT ORANGE
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Agent Orange: Veterans' Complaints and
        Studies of Health Effect; Archived Issue Brief.  (#IB83043)
    - Dioxin and Agent Orange Health Effects: An
        Update. (91-195 SPR)
    AGENT ORANGE
AGING
See Gerontology
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See Long Term Care
See Nursing Homes
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) conducts and supports biomedical, social, and behavioral research on Aging-Related issues.  They can answer your questions, provide you with pamphlets, brochures, research reports, and more regarding your topic of interest, as well as refer you to current researchers in the field.  NIA continues to work on the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging, which has followed the same 650 men since 1958 to measure the changes with age.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Federal Building
    Room 6C12
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The Eldercare Locator is a new nationwide service designed to help people find needed services for the elderly. You can call [phone] from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays and be put in touch with thousands of state and local resources throughout the country. Many of the numbers you can get are to referral agencies, who will in turn refer you to appropriate local resources. Information covers such topics as legal services, health care, social services, guardianship, and more.
       Contact:
    Administration on Aging
    Department of Health and Human Services
    330 Independence Ave., SW
    Washington, DC 20201
    [phone]
    [phone]
The Clearinghouse on Family Violence Information has information on spouse and Elder Abuse.  They have brochures and audiovisual materials available, and an inhouse data base from which they can retrieve reference materials and organizations involved with family violence.
       Contact:
    Clearinghouse on Family Violence Information
    P.O. Box 1182
    Washington, DC 20013
    [phone]
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Aging and Mental Health.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Aging and Mental Health and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
    AGING
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Aging is available from the General Accounting Office (GAO), P.O. Box 6015, Gaithersburg, MD  20877; [phone].
    - Aging Issues.  A compilation of yearly
        General Accounting Office reports and ongoing work conducted by GAO regarding older Americans.  It covers a broad range of issues, including federal government activities in health care, housing, income security, and social and community services.
The following publications on Aging are available from the National Institute on Aging, Bldg. 31, Room 5C27, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Physical Frailty: A Reducible Barrier to Inde-
        pendence for Older Americans. (#92-397)
    - The National Institute on Aging. (#83-1129)
    - Q&A: Alzheimer's Disease.  (#91-1646)
    - Normal Human Aging: The Baltimore
        Longitudinal Study on Aging. (#84-2450)
    - Older and Wiser: The Baltimore Longitudinal
        Study on Aging. (#89-2797)
    - Accidents and the Elderly
    - Aging and Alcohol Abuse
    - Aging and Your Eyes
    - AIDS and Older Adults
    - Arthritis Advice
    - Be Sensible About Salt..
    - Can Life Be Extended?
    - Cancer Facts for People Over 50
    - Considering Surgery?
    - Crime and the Elderly
    - Finding Good Medical Care
    - Foot Care for Older People
    - Getting Your Affairs in Order
    - Health Quackery
    - Health Resources for Older Women. Provides
        information, organizations, and suggested readings dealing with issues of interest to older women.
    - Hints for Shopping, Cooking and Enjoying
        Meals.
    - Preventing Falls and Fractures
    - Safe Use of Medicines by Older People
    - Safe Use of Tranquilizers
    - Shots for Safety
    - Sexuality in Later Life
    - Should You Take Estrogen
    - Urinary Incontinence
    - What to Do About Flu
    - When You Need A Nursing Home
    - Who's Who in Health Care
The following publications and videos on Aging are available from the Office of Clinical Center Communications, Bldg. 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Brain in Aging and Dementia.  (#83-2625)
        Booklet written to help the general public make intelligent decisions.
    - Coping with Aging Parents.  Video to help
        the general public make intelligent decisions.
    - Coping with Aging Parents.  A booklet to
        educate consumers and allow them to make informed medical decisions.
    - Coping with the Changing Seasons.  Video
        to help the general public make intelligent decisions.
The following publication on Aging is available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Check Your Smoking I.Q.: An Important
        Quiz for the Older Smoker. (#91-3031)
The following publication on Aging is available from the National Clearinghouse for Primary Care Information, 8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 600, McLean, VA 22102; [phone].
    - Easy Eating for Well-Seasoned Adults.
        Collection of recipes submitted by older adults, provides an excellent resource for older adult health center clients.
The following publication on Aging is available from the Office on Smoking and Health, Centers for Disease Control, 1600 Clifton Rd., NE, MS K-50, Atlanta, GA  30333; [phone].
    - Good News for Smokers 50 and Older. Out-
        lines the health benefits of quitting smoking at any age.
The following publications on Aging are available from the National Institute of Mental Health, 5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05, Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - If You're Over 65 and Feeling Depressed...
        Treatment Brings New Hope.  Explains depression, provides a depression checklist, and describes causes and treatment for depression.
    - Plain Talk About Aging.  Describes the
        experience of growing old and suggests ways to plan carefully in order to have aging be a positive experience.
The following publication on Aging is available from the National Health Information Center, P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC  20013; [phone], or [phone] in DC metro area.
    - Long-Term Care.  Covers issues and concerns
        regarding long-term care, as well as a list of publications and audiovisuals available from government agencies, community organizations, foundations and many other health groups.
The following publication on Aging is available from the Food & Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, Room 304, Beltsville, MD  20705-2351; [phone].
    - Nutrition and the Elderly.  Designed to help
        you locate resources on this topic.
The following publications on Aging are available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC  20402; [phone].
    - Resident Abuse in Nursing Homes: Under-
        standing and Preventing Abuse.  Examines the nature of abuse and ways to prevent it, and existing processes for resolving physical abuse complaints involving nursing home residents  (S/N 017-022-01-12-3, $3.25).
    - The Resource Directory for Older People.
        Contains information on 215 organizations that deal specifically with the elderly, including Federal Government agencies, professional societies, private groups, and voluntary programs. Each listing provides the organization's address, telephone number, its mission, services, and free publications available. It answers many questions on the treatment for the elderly, and is useful to their families, students and health professionals, librarians, legal professionals, providers of social services, and others who have a special interest in the fields of aging (S/N 017-062-00143-0, $10.00).
The following publication on Aging is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC  20510; [phone].
    - Technology and Aging in America.  A report
        to Congress.  Ask for the summary report.
The following publication on Aging is available from the Clearinghouse on Family Violence, P.O. Box 1182, Washington, DC 20013; [phone].
    - Abuse of the Elderly. Provides you with
        reference articles and more. ($7)
The following publication on Aging is available from the Subcommittee on Health on Long-Term Care, Room 377, Ford HOB, 2nd & D Sts., SW, Washington, DC  20515; [phone].
    - Abuses in the Sale of Long-Term Care
        Insurance to the Elderly.
The following publications on Aging are available from the Subcommittee on Housing and Consumer Interests, Room 717, O'Neill HOB, 300 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20515; [phone].
    - Staying Healthy, Being Aware: Health Care
        After Forty.
    - Health Care for All Generations.
The following publications on Aging are available from the Select Committee on Aging, Room 712, O'Neill HOB, 300 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20515; [phone].
    - Aging Research: Benefits Outweigh the Costs.
    - Adequate Nutrition for the Elderly.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on health issues for the Aging are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Older Americans Act Nutrition Program.
        (#90-115 EPW)
    - Health Benefits for Retirees: An Uncertain
        Future.  (#IB88004)
    - Health Care Costs at the End of Life.  (#90-
        368 EPW)
    - Aged: Info Pack.   (#IP003A)
    - Old Age: Health Issues Aging: Health Effects
        and Behavior.   (#87-404 SPR)
    - The Elderly and the Health Care Dilemma:
        Is an Ounce of Prevention Worth a Pound of Cure?  (#85-968 SPR)
    - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for
        the Elderly.  (#86-40 EPW)
The following video on Aging is available from Modern Talking Picture Service, 5000 Park St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709; (800) 243-MTPS.
    - You and Your Aging Parents. Video punctures
        some of the myths and describes stresses of growing older.
    AGINGurpo
AGRANULOCYTOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Agranulocytosis for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying Agranulocytosis.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    AGRANULOCYTOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Office of AIDS Coordination in the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for coordinating all the efforts of the Centers within the FDA conducting AIDS research. They can tell you if certain drugs or medical devices are approved for AIDS treatment, as well as where unapproved drugs and devices are in the approval process. They handle comments on the Federal Register. They can tell you what lab tests are approved, answer your questions regarding blood transfusions and transmission of AIDS through blood, and also refer you to the right person to answer your AIDS question. They are trying to cut down the runaround through all the government agencies concerning AIDS. This office's goal is to get the answer to your question.
       Contact:
    Office of AIDS Coordination
    Office of the Commissioner
    HF-12
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Rockville, MD 20857
    [phone]
The National AIDS Information Clearinghouse can answer your questions and provide you with a wealth of information on AIDS.  They have publications, brochures, posters and more, as well as having access to information on over 300 AIDS films and videotapes.  They can provide you with a printout of films and videos designed to target a specific audience, ranging from teenagers to physicians.  Each listing includes information on the producer, year, source, audience, and availability, as well as an abstract.
       Contact:
    National AIDS Information Clearinghouse
    P.O. Box 6003
    Rockville, MD  20850
    [phone]
    (800) 342-AIDS
    [phone] (Servicio en Espanol)
    [phone] (TTY-Deaf Access)
The Pediatric, Adolescent, and Maternal AIDS Branch at National Institutes of Health conducts research on AIDS and AIDS-related viruses in pregnant women, mothers, infants, children, adolescents, and hemophiliac children. This office can provide you with current research results and refer you to experts or provide you with information regarding clinical studies.
       Contact:
    Center for Research for Mothers and Children
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    National Institutes of Health
    9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Justice AIDS Clearinghouse is the only centralized source of information on how AIDS affects criminal justice professionals and their work.  Staff specialists with a broad knowledge of AIDS issues are available to answer questions, make referrals, and suggest publications pertaining to AIDS as it relates to the criminal justice system.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Justice AIDS Clearinghouse
    [phone]
The Business Response to AIDS Resource Services can give you information on workplace policy toward AIDS, as well as materials kits for employers, CEOs, managers and shop stewards.  These kits contain brochures, fact sheets, labor issues, and other helpful information (the CEOs kits will contain a video).  This service can also refer you to resources in your State and locality, as well as nationally.
       Contact:
    National AIDS Information Clearinghouse
    [phone]
The AIDS Clinical Trials Information Services puts callers in touch with experienced health specialists who provide information about AIDS clinical studies.  These specialists access a database featuring up-to-date, accurate information on AIDS studies currently underway.  The Service's health specialists are available to answer questions from individuals infected with HIV and their families, as well as from health professionals.  They provide information on the purpose of the study, studies that are open, study locations, eligibility requirements and exclusion criteria, and names and telephone numbers of contact persons.
       Contact:
    AIDS Clinical Trials Information Services
    [phone]
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Neurological Symptoms or Effects of AIDS. If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
The National Institute of Drug Abuse Helpline provides general phone information on drug abuse and on AIDS as it relates to intravenous drug users.  This hotline offers referrals to drug rehab centers. Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 a.m. Monday through Friday; 12 p.m. - 3 a.m. on weekends.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Drug Abuse Helpline
    (800) 662-HELP
    AIDS
@%,%Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on AIDS are available from the National AIDS Information Clearinghouse, P.O. Box 6003, Rockville, MD  20850; [phone].
    - AIDS Prevention Guide.  Written for
        parents and other adults concerned about young people and offers ideas to help them start a conversation about AIDS with their kids, it presents the facts about AIDS - geared to elementary and junior and senior high school students - and offers common questions and accurate answers.
    - HIV Infection and AIDS:  Are You At Risk?.
    - Voluntary HIV Counseling and Testing:
        Facts, Issues, and Answers.
    - Women, Sex, and AIDS.
    - The Connection Between TB and HIV.
    - Surgeon General's Report on Acquired
        Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
    - AIDS Health Fraud. Video explains a variety
        of fraudulent cures aimed at persons infected with the HIV virus. (AD0007405).
    - AIDS: The Current Status of HIV Infection.
        Video reviews basic information on the HIV virus and AIDS that physicians and other clinicians should have to provide meaningful and educational patient interactions. (AD0002529).
    - AIDS: The Litmus Test for Humanity in the
        80's. Video presents the Rev. Canon William Barcus of San Francisco, who has AIDS, speaking at the Partners in Leadership Conference on June 22, 1988. (AD0009060).
    - Beyond the Labels... The Human Side of
        AIDS. Video examines the personal, social, and spiritual issues and conflicts experienced by persons with AIDS and those who care for them. (AD0001589).
    - Blood Transfusions Today. Video of a lecture
        by, and an interview with, a doctor who is doing research in blood transfusions and blood substitutes. (AD0003754).
    - Drug Abuse: Meeting the Challenge. Video
        presented in a documentary format. Targets substance abuse and addiction as a major public health issue. (AD0004815).
    - Drugs and AIDS: Getting the Message Out.
        Video focuses on the progression of AIDS through IV needle sharing by drug abusers. (AD0002564).
    - Eating Defensively: Food Safety Advice for
        Persons With AIDS. Video outlines steps to be taken by persons infected with the HIV virus to avoid exposure to food-borne pathogens such as salmonella and listeria. (AD0005743).
    - Finding Strength: A Look at the Pediatric
        Branch. Video shows the health-care facilities for children at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), most of whom suffer from cancer of from HIV virus infection. (AD0008385).
    - HBO - Questions and Answers. In this video,
        Surgeon General C. Everett Koop answers a group of questions about the HIV virus and AIDS collected from street interviews and telephone surveys by the Home Box Office (HBO) television organization. (AD0002464).
    - Highlights from the Launch of the National
        AIDS Information Campaign. Video contains national and local television coverage of the launch of the October 1987 campaign by the Centers for Disease Control, America Responds to AIDS. (AD0002421).
    - Nobody's Immune. Through interviews with
        persons with AIDS, this video cautions against the risky lifestyles that lead to HIV transmission and AIDS. (AD0002573).
    - Nutrition Strategies in HIV Management Tele-
        conference. Video documents a teleconference on the subject of nutrition and HIV virus infection. (AD0009817).
    - Screening for Tuberculosis: Administering and
        Reading the Mantoux Test. Video emphasizes the importance of the Mantoux test to individuals who test positive for HIV virus antibodies, to those at risk for HIV, and to those with AIDS. (AD0003723).
    - Talking to Your Children About AIDS. In this
        video, a number of physicians and other authority figures, including Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, describe ways to talk to children about HIV and AIDS. (AD0007985).
    - The Current Crisis in AIDS. In this video,
        Surgeon General C. Everett Koop discusses the public health epidemic of AIDS. (AD0002463).
    - How You Won't Get AIDS.
    - Condoms and Sexually Transmitted Diseases...
        Especially AIDS.  Answers 17 frequently asked questions about purchasing and using condoms.  Facts about sexually transmitted diseases are also listed.
The following publications on AIDS are available from the Office of Technology Assessment, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC  20510; [phone].
    - AIDS and Health Insurance: An OTA
        Survey.  Ask for the summary report.
    - Difficult-To-Reuse Needles for the Prevention
        of HIV Infection Among Injection Drug Abusers.  (#OTA-BP-H-103)
The following publications on AIDS are available from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 7A32, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Where do AIDS Drugs Come From?
    - AIDS Clinical Trials: Talking It Over. (#89-
        3025)
    - NIAID AIDS Research.
    - Where do AIDS Drugs Come From?
The following publication is available from AIDS, P.O. Box 14252, Washington, DC 20044.
    - Surgeon General's Report on Acquired
        Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Discusses the facts about this disease, how it is transmitted, the relative risks of infection, and how to protect yourself against the disease.
The following publications on AIDS are available from the Family Life Information Exchange, P.O. Box 30146, Bethesda, MD  20814; [phone].
    - Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in
        the United States.
    - Recommendations for Prevention of HIV in
        Health Care Settings.
    - Public Health Service Guidelines for Counsel-
        ing and Testing to Prevent HIV & AIDS.
The following publication on AIDS is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Eating Defensively: Food Safety Advice For
        Persons With AIDS. (#FDA90-2232)
The following publications on AIDS are available from the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Building Systems of Care for Children with
        HIV Infection and Their Families.  (#C064)
    - Building Systems of Care for Children with
        HIV Infection and Their Families.
    - Children with HIV/AIDS: A Sourcebook for
        Caring.
    - Pediatric AIDS: Abstracts of Active Projects
        FY 1990 and FY 1991.
    - Surgeon General's Workshop on Children
        with HIV Infection and Their Families, Report.
The following publication on AIDS is available from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bldg. 31, Room 2A32, Bethesda, MD  20892;  [phone].
    - New Faces of AIDS: A Maternal and Pediatric
        Epidemic.  (#92-3177)  .
The following publication on AIDS is available from Food & Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, Room 304, Beltsville, MD  20705-2351; [phone].
    - Nutrition and AIDS.  A list of current
        references.
The following publications on AIDS are available from the Centers for Disease Control National AIDS Clearinghouse, P.O. Box 6003, Rockville, MD  20849-6003; [phone].
    - Tuberculosis: The Connection Between TB
        and HIV. (#D484)
    - HIV Infection in Two Brothers Receiving
        Intravenous Therapy for Hemophilia. (#D137)
    - Update: Transmission of HIV Infection
        During Invasive Dental Procedures: Florida.  (#D683)
    - Condoms for Prevention of Sexually
        Transmitted Diseases. (#D127)
    - Publicly Funded HIV Counseling and Testing
        -- United States, 1985-1989. (#D541)
    - Open Meeting on the Risks of Transmission
        of Bloodborne Pathogens to Patients During Invasive Procedures. (#D664)
    - AIDS Litigation Project: A National Survey
        of Federal, State, and Local Cases Before Courts and Human Rights Commissions. (#D136)
    - American Foundation for AIDS Research
        AIDS/HIV Treatment Directory.  (Current Issue)
    - Information about the AIDS Clinical Trials
        Information Service.  (#B172)
The following publication on AIDS is available from the Technical Information Services (E06), Center for Prevention Services, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA 30333; letter requests only.
    - Resource List for Informational Materials on
        Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Contains titles of STD materials of private companies and non-profit organizations.
The following videos on AIDS are available from the Modern Talking Picture Service, 5000 Park St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709; (800) 243-MTPS.
    - Answers About AIDS. Video of discussion
        between students and Surgeon General Koop.
    - Beyond Fear: NV60. Video on the spread of
        AIDS.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on AIDS are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
        (AIDS): A Brief Overview of the Major Legal Issues.  (#87-236 A)
    - AIDS: Acquired Immune Deficiency
        Syndrome; Selected References, 1988-1991.  (#91-419 L)
    - AIDS and Discrimination: Legal Limits on
        Insurance Underwriting Practices.  (#88-381 A)
    - AIDS Discrimination Issues; Legislative and
        Executive Actions; Archived Issue Brief.  (#IB89125)
    - AIDS in the Workplace: Employee V.
        Employer Interest.  (#87-510 E)
    - Blood Testing for Antibodies to the AIDS
        Virus:     The Legal Issues. (#87-738 A)
    AIDS
AIR POLLUTION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) develops national programs, technical policies and regulations for Air Pollution control. If you have questions regarding Indoor or Outdoor Air Pollution, contact the EPA for the latest information.
       Contact:
    Public Information Center
    Environmental Protection Agency
    401 M Street, SW
    Washington, DC 20460
    [phone]
    AIR POLLUTION
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Air Pollution are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Potential Benefits of Enacting Clean Air Act
        Amendments.  (#90-73 ENR)
    - Health Benefits of Air Pollution Control: A
        Discussion. (#89-161 ENR)O
    AIR POLLUTION H
    AIR POLLUTION
ies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Allergy
    and Infectious Diseases
    Building 31
    Room 7A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Acute Myocardial Infarction for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
ADOLESCENT HEALTH
ANGIOEDEMA
ARTHRITIS
ASPIRIN ALLERGY
CANCER
BUBONIC PLAGUE
CHILBLAIN
CANKER SORES
CHILD HEALTH
CHILD ABUSE AND FAMILY VIOLENCE
COLIC
COT DEATH
CHILDHOOD NUTRITION
CYSTIC ACNE
DENTAL DISEASE
FAMILIAL MULTIPLE ENDOCRINE NEOP
FIRST AID
G6PD DEFICIENCY
FAST FOOD
HEART DISEASE
HEMOLYTIC DISEASE
GRAINS
HANDICAPPED CHILDREN
MUMPS
NEUROBLASTOMA
OVARIAN CANCER
L-TRYPTOPHAN
MENIER'S DISEASE
PHENYLKETONURIA
PHLEBOTHROMBOSIS
PSYCHOTIC EPISODES
PEDIATRIC AIDS
PYORRHEA
RHINITIS
RUNAWAY HOTLINE
SMALLPOX
PTOSIS
TIC DOULOUREUX
TOXICS
VERTIGO
VIDEOS AND FILMS
THYROTOXIC PERIODIC PARALYSIS
VISION
XANTHOMATOSIS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bldg. 31, Room 4A21, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - NHLBI Symposium on Rapid Identification
        and Treatment of Acute Myocardial Infarction. (#91-3035)
    ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
ADDISON'S DISEASE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Addison's Disease for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    The National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
[phone]
    ADDISON'S DISEASE
ADDISON'S DISEASE
ALDOSTERONISM
AMAUROTIC IDIOCY
B-19 INFECTION
BACTERIOLOGY
BILIRUBINEMIA
BIOTECHNOLOGY
BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
BYSSINOSIS
BLUE BABY
CHILDHOOD ARTHRITIS
CANDIDA
CRITICAL CARE
CHRONIC COUGH
DENTOBACTERIAL PLAQUE INFECTION
CUSHING'S SYNDROME
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
ESTRAMUSTINE
DIPHTHERIA
GLUCOSE INTOLERANCE
HENOCH-SCHONLEIN PURPURA
FAT SUBSTITUTES
FLOPPY BABY
HYPERTRIGLYCERIDEMIA
IDIOPATHIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURP
HOOKWORM DISEASE
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDS
LYMPHOBLASTIC LYMPHOSARCOMA
MANIA
MEDICINAL PLANTS
KLINEFELTER'S SYNDROME
LEAD POISONING
MIXED CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE
OPTIC NEURITIS
PHOBIAS
MICROWAVES
PRESBYCUSIS
RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME
RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME
POLYCYTHEMIA
TETANUS
TRICHURIASIS
TUBERCULOSIS
TUMORS
WORKPLACE DRUG ABUSE
SCHILDER'S DISEASE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bldg. 31, Room 9A04, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Addison's Disease.  (#90-2054)
    ADDISON'S DISEASEn,
ADENOMA OF THE THYROID
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Adenoma of the Thyroid for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    The National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ADENOMA OF THE THYROID
ADENOMA OF THE THYROID
ARRHYTHMIAS
ATOPIC DERMATITIS
BABY BOTTLE TOOTH DECAY
BENIGN CONGENITAL HYPOTONIA
BLOOD TESTING
CHAPARRAL TEA
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
CRETINISM
CHLOASMA
CYSTIC FIBROSIS
CYCLITIS
DECARBAZINE
DEPRESSION
CYSTITIS
FALLS AND FRAILTY
FASCIOLIASIS
DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
EYE BANKS
FURRY TONGUE
GLOMERULONEPHRITIS
HOSPITAL COMPLAINTS
HYDROXYUREA
GRAPE CURE
HEMOSIDEROSIS
IMMUNE DEFICIENCY DISEASE
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA
HYPERPYREXIA
LOEFFLER'S SYNDROME
MITOCHONDRIAL MYOPATHIES
MYELOMA
KANNER'S SYNDROME
KIDNEY DISEASE
NORPLANT
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
PECTUS EXCAVATUM
PHARMACEUTICALS
NEURALGIA
PRESBYOPIA
PRESENILE DEMENTIA
PSEUDOMONAS INFECTIONS
REFLUX NEPHROPATHY
POLIOENCEPHALITIS
SCARLET FEVER
THYROTOXIC MYOPATHY
VACCINES
VENEREAL DISEASE
WERDNIG-HOFFMANN DISEASE
REFRACTORY ANEMIA
YEAST INFECTIONS
ADOLESCENT DRUG ABUSE
See Drug Abuse
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
Are you concerned that your child may have a problem with alcohol or drugs?  Do you want to know what signs to look for?  The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information can help and has free publications available, dealing with Drug and Alcohol use.
       Contact:
    National Clearinghouse for Alcohol
    and Drug Information
    P.O. Box 2345
    Rockville, MD  20852
    [phone]
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) can send you publications, research findings, and program evaluations.  They will also conduct database searches for special information, and if necessary, refer you to other organizations for further information.
       Contact:
    Office of Juvenile Justice
    and Delinquency Prevention
    P.O. Box 6000
    Rockville, MD  20850
[phone]
    ADOLESCENT DRUG ABUSE
ADOLESCENT DRUG ABUSE
ADOPTION
AGING
ANOXIA
APRAXIA
BRAIN DEATH
BASAL CELL CARCINOMA
CANAVAN'S DISEASE
BUSULFAN
CENTRAL CORE DISEASE
CHEDIAK-HIGASHI SYNDROME
CHELATION THERAPY
CHOLERA
CHILDHOOD MENTAL DISORDERS
CONGENITAL INFECTIONS
COMEDO (Blackheads)
COOLEY'S ANEMIA
CONJUNCTIVITIS
CYTOMEGALIC INCLUSION BODY DISEA
DACTINOMYCIN
CYCLOSPORINE-ASSOCIATED HYPERTEN
FOOD ALLERGIES
FOOD IRRADIATION
DRY MOUTH
FETAL MONITORING
HYPERKINESIS
HYPERTHYROIDISM
IBD AND IBS
HEMOGLOBIN GENETICS
HYPERBARIC OXYGENATION
INBORN HEART DEFECTS
INSECT STINGS
KERATOCONUS
IDENTICAL TWINS
KOCH ANTITOXINS
LAETRILE
LEUKOPLAKIA
LOW DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS
KIDNEY TRANSPLANTS
MENKE'S DISEASE
NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE
NEONATAL RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SY
NEUROTOXICITY
MENINGOCELE
OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS
PAPILLOMA VIRUS
PULMONARY ALVEOLAR PROTEINOSIS
RHEUMATIC HEART
ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION
SCOLIOSIS
SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY
STREPTOCOCCAL  (STREP) INFECTION
STREPTOKINASE
SYSTOLIC HYPERTENSION
SANTAVUORI DISEASE
WOMEN
doctors
TRACE ELEMENTS
ULCERS
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, P. O. Box 6000, Rockville, MD  20850; [phone].
    - Juvenile Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse: A
        Guide to Federal Initiatives for Prevention, Treatment, and Control.  Serves as a resource for State, local, and private agencies and individuals working to combat juvenile drug and alcohol abuse.
    - OJJDP Update on Statistics: Juvenile Court
        Drug and Alcohol Cases: 1985-1988.
    - OJJDP Update on Programs: Drug
        Recognition Techniques for Juvenile Justice Professionals.
    - OJJDP Update on Statistics: Growth In
        Minority Detentions Attributed to Drug Law Violators.
    - 1990 Action Plan to Prevent Illegal Drug Use
        Among High-Risk Youth.
    - Identification and Transfer of Effective
        Juvenile Justice Projects and Services: Effective Parenting Strategies for Families of High Risk Youth.  Assesses existing family-oriented programs that have demonstrated success in decreasing delinquency, drug use, or associated risk factors.
The following publication on Adolescent Drug Use is available from the General Accounting Office, P.O. Box 6015, Gaithersburg, MD  20877; [phone].
    - Adolescent Drug Use Prevention: Common
        Features of Promising Community Programs.  Examines the design, implementation, and results of promising comprehensive, community-based drug use prevention programs for young adolescents, regardless of their funding sources.
The following publications on Adolescent Drug Use are available from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD  20852, [phone].
    - Growing Up Drug Free:  A Parent's Guide to
        Prevention.
    - Guia Practica: 10 pasos que ayudan a sus
        hijos a decir "No" (Quick List:  10 Steps to Help Your Child Say "No").
    - Parent Training Is Prevention.
    - Pointers for Parents Card.
    - Quick List:  10 Steps to Help Your Child Say
        "No".
    - 10 Steps to Help Your Child Say "No".  A
        Parent's Guide.
    - The Adolescent Assessment/Referral System
        Manual.
    - Preventing Adolescent Drug Use:  From
        Theory to Practice.
    - Prevention Resource Guide:  Secondary
        School Students.
    - Facts About Teenagers and Drug Abuse.
    - High School Senior Drug Use:  1975-1990.
    - News Release: High School Senior Drug Use,
        1990.
    - Steroids Mean Trouble (poster).
    - Alcohol and Youth:  Fact Sheet.
    - Treatment for Adolescent Substance Abusers.
    - Adolescent Drug Abusoe: Analyses of Treatment
        Research. NIDA Research Monograph.
    ADOLESCENT DRUG ABUSE04)
ADOLESCENT HEALTH
See Acne
See Puberty
See Teenagers
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse has an extensive list of free publications concerned with Adolescent Health.  They can answer your questions, as well as refer you to national and local organizations dealing with issues with which you are concerned.
       Contact:
    National Maternal and Child
    Health Clearinghouse
    38th & R Sts., NW
    Washington, DC 20057
    [phone], ext. 254
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Adolescence.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this issue.  NIMH will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying Adolescent Health issues and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Mental Health
    5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05
    Rockville, MD  20857
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Adolescence and Adolescent Pregnancy. If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ADOLESCENT HEALTH
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications on Adolescent Health are available from the National Clearinghouse for Maternal and Child Health, 38th & R Sts., NW, Washington, DC  20057; [phone], ext. 254.
    - Adolescent Fathers: Directory of Services.
        Covers programs available state by state.
    - Adolescent Health:  Catalog of Products.
        Lists journal articles, videotapes, curricula materials and patient education materials focusing on adolescent health.
    - Adolescent Substance Abuse, and Promoting
        the Health of Adolescents: Proceedings from the 1990 Adolescent Health Coordinators Conference.
    - Adolescent Pregnancy: Resource Guide.
    - Health Foods, Healthy Baby.
    - Nutrition Management of the Pregnant
        Adolescent.
    - Pregnancy and Childbearing Among Homeless
        Adolescents: Report of a Workshop.
    - Adolescent Fathers: Directory of Services.
    - Patient Education Materials: A Resource
        Guide.  Helps identify and locate materials on maternal and child health topics that are clear, concise, easy to read and appropriate for the general public. The guide is separated into three sections. The first is patient education materials, which is an annotated listing of source books, directories, audiovisuals, and resource guides that describe patient education materials. The second section lists publishers of patient education materials, and the third lists federal health information clearinghouses.
The following publication on Adolescent Health is available from the Office of Technology Assessment, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC  20510; [phone].
    - Adolescent Health: Time For a Change.
        Assesses the health status of adolescents 10 to 18 years old and identify factors that put adolescents at risk for health problems, including racial and ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic status, gender, and developmental stage.
The following publication on Adolescent Health is available from the National Institute of Mental Health, 5600 Fishers Ln., Room 15C05, Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - Plain Talk About Adolescence.  Covers such
        issues as anger and aggression in adolescents.
The following publications on Adolescent Pregnancy are available from the Family Life Information Exchange, P.O. Box 30146, Bethesda, MD  20814; [phone].
    - Family and Adolescent Pregnancy.
    - Trends in Adolescent Pregnancy and
        Childbearing.
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on Teenage Suicide is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Teenage Suicide: Bibliography-in-Brief, 1981,
        1988.  (#88-652 L)
    ADOLESCENT HEALTH
ADOPTION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The Family Life Information Exchange (FLIE) provides information on family planning, adolescent pregnancy, and Adoption. FLIE's primary audience consists of federally supported service agencies, but it also provides information to family planning service providers, educators, trainers, and consumers throughout the U.S.
       Contact:
    Family Life Information Exchange
    P.O. Box 37299
    Washington, DC 20013
    [phone]
The Administration for Children and Families of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a special grants program titled, Adoption Opportunities Program, which provides grants and contracts to private and public non-profit organizations to improve services for the placement of children for Adoption, especially those children with special needs.
       Contact:
    Adoption Opportunities Program
    Administration for Children and Families
    330 C Street, SW
    Washington, DC 20201
[phone]
    ADOPTION
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the Family Life Information Exchange, P.O. Box 30146, Bethesda, MD  20814; [phone].
    - The Adoption Option: A Guidebook for
        Pregnancy Counselors.  Offers numerous resources on the issue of putting up a child for adoption (#FP-10000)
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) report is available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Adoption: Federal Programs and Issues.
        (#91-131 EPW)
    ADOPTION
ADRENAL GLAND DISORDERS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on the Adrenal Gland Disorders for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying these disorders.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes
    and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Adrenal Insufficiency. If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ADRENAL GLAND DISORDERS
30) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources
    AGING
ACHONDROPLASIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Achondroplasia.  If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will send you whatever publications and reprints of articles from texts and journals they have on Achondroplasia.  They will also refer you to other organizations that are studying this disease.  NIAMS will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ACHONDROPLASIA
ACIDOSIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Acidosis. If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NICHD to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ACIDOSIS
ACIDOSIS
ACUPUNCTURE
ALCOHOLISM
ALKAPTONURIA
AMOSMIA
ALLERGENICS
ANGIOGRAPHY
ANTIBIOTICS
ANTENATAL DIAGNOSIS
BERGER'S DISEASE
BEHCET'S DISEASE
BLEPHAROSPASM
BLACK TONGUE
CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS
BREAST CANCER
COBALT
COGAN'S SYNDROME
CHLORAMBUCIL
CORONARY DISEASE
CRYPTOCOCCOSIS
COLOSTOMY
COR PULMONALE
ENCEPHALOMYELITIS
ERYTHROCYTES
FIFTH DISEASE
DROPSY
ELECTROCARDIOGRAM
GASTRINOMA
GENITAL WARTS
GLAUCOMA
FOOD ADDITIVES
HIATAL HERNIAS
HOLISTIC MEDICINE
HYPERACTIVITY
HEARING AIDS
INAPPROPRIATE ANTIDIURETIC HORMO
ISLET CELL HYPERPLASIA
HYPOCOMPLEMENTEMIC GLOMERULONEPH
LEUKEMIA
LEUKOENCEPHALOPATHY
LIPID RESEARCH
LOCKED-IN SYNDROME
LANGUAGE DISORDERS
MICROTROPIA
MORTALITY RATE
MYCOSES
PARVOVIRUS INFECTIONS
PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER
MEDICAL IMAGING
PRESERVATIVES
RILEY-DAY SYNDROME
SCIATICA
SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME
SJOGREN'S SYNDROME
SOCIAL SECURITY
PESTICIDES
POLYARTERITIS
STOMATITIS
SURROGATE MOTHERHOOD
TATTOO REMOVAL
TRANQUILIZERS
TROPICAL DISEASES
URINARY INCONTINENCE
SPORTS NUTRITION
WARTS
     ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME
WALDENSTROMS MACROGLOBULINEMIA
See Adolescent Health
See Cystic Acne
See Teenagers
    Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) conducts and supports basic and clinical research on the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Acne and other skin problems.  They have all kinds of publications to send you, and their information specialist can give you further, in-depth information on Acne and many other of related topics.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Arthritis
    and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    Box AMS
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ACNE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, CO  81002.
    - Acne: Taming that Age-Old Adolescent Affliction. (551Y)
    ACNE
ACOUSTIC NEUROMA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders (NIDCD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Acoustic Neuroma.  If you need further information, they will refer you to other organizations that study this and other related disorders.  NIDCD does not conduct any clinical studies for this or any other disorder.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Deafness
    and Other Communication Disorders
    Bldg. 31, Room 3C35
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    [phone] (TDD)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) can send you only information they have in their publications list on Acoustic Neuroma.  They cannot refer you to any experts.  This Clearinghouse cannot directly give you information about any current clinical studies NINDS might be conducting on this illness, but you can find this information for yourself by looking under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Appendix A at the end of this book.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    ACOUSTIC NEUROMA
ACOUSTIC NEUROMA
AMEBIASIS
ARTHROGRYPOSIS MULTIPLEX CONGENI
BIRTH CONTROL
CATHETERIZATION
CHAGAS' DISEASE
COWPOX
CIRCULATION DISORDERS
DENTURES
CRIB DEATH
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME
FOOD POISONING
FARSIGHTEDNESS
HERNIAS
HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA
HEALTH INSURANCE
INTRACRANIAL ANEURYSM
LASER SURGERY
HYPOGONADISM
HYPOTHYROIDISM
KIDNEY CANCER
LACTOSE DEFICIENCY
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
LOWER BACK PAIN
MACULAR DEGENERATION
MEDICATIONS
LEARNING DISABILITIES
NURSING HOMES
PROSTATE CANCER
RABIES
NEPHRITIS
SPIELMEYER-SJOGREN'S DISEASE
SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME
THERAPEUTIC ENDOSCOPY
SENILE MACULAR DEGENERATION
WHIPLASH
prescription fraud
URINARY TRACT DISEASE
ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY DISOR
See AIDS
    ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY DISORDERg
ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY DISOR
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE PRACTICES
ANKLOGLASSIA
ANOREXIA
ARTHROPLASTY
BARTTER'S SYNDROME
BLOOD DISEASES
CATAPLEXY
BOLIVIAN HEMORRHAGIC FEVER
CLUSTER HEADACHE
CHALAZION
DISEASE HOTLINE
COLITIS
DYSAUTONOMIA
EATING DISORDERS
DOWN'S SYNDROME
DRUG RESISTANCE
ENCEPHALITIS LETHARGICA
FEBRILE SEIZURES
FIBRILLATION
FAMILIAL SPASTIC PARAPARESIS
HAIR SPRAY
HORMONES
HYPOPITUITARISM
FIBROTIC LUNG DISEASES
GUILLAIN-BARRE SYNDROME
INVASIVE DENTAL PROCEDURES
LONGEVITY
LYMPHOMA
ILEITIS
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH
MEDITERRANEAN FEVER
NEARSIGHTEDNESS
MALOCCLUSION
OVULATION
POULTRY INSPECTION
RELAXATION
SKIN CONDITIONS
OTOSCLEROSIS
STUTTERING
SWINE FLU
SYPHILIS
TEMPORAL ARTERITIS
THYMOMA
STIFF MAN SYNDROME
ULTRASOUND
UNCONVENTIONAL MEDICINE PRACTICE
VEGETARIANISM
VINBLASTINE
WALLEYE
TOURETTE SYNDROME
TOXOCARIASIS
hospital care and service
Appendix B: How To Get Drug Comp
ACROMEGALY
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases's (NIDDK) individual clearinghouses can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Acromegaly for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NIDDK to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Diabetes and
    Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Bldg. 31, Room 9A04
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ACROMEGALY
ACROMEGALY
ARTERIOVENOUS MALFORMATIONS
ARTIFICIAL LUNG
ASBESTOSIS
ASTHMA
ASPERGER'S SYNDROME
BRUXISM
ATAXIA
BERIBERI
BACTERIAL MENINGITIS
CARCINOGENS
CLIMACTERIC
CLAUDICATION
COAL WORKER'S PNEUMOCONIOSIS
CLONING
COLLAPSED LUNGS
COSMETIC SURGERY
COFFEE
DIARRHEA
DISABILITIES
CRYOSURGERY
DENTAL PROCEDURES AND AIDS
EPICONDYLITIS
ESOPHAGEAL DISORDERS
DIURNALDYSTONIA
FASTING
FATHERHOOD
FERTILITY
ESTREPTOZOCINA
EXTRAPYRAMIDAL DISORDERS
GALLBLADDER
HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS
HOSPICE CARE
FOOD AND DRUG INTERACTIONS
HYPERSENSITIVITY PNEUMONITIS
HYPOXIA
INFLUENZA
LESCH-NYHAN DISEASE
HYPERLIPIDEMIA
MEMORY LOSS
MOTOR NEURON DISEASE
MULTI-INFARCT DEMENTIA
PLAQUE
LUNG DISEASE
PREVENTION
PRURITUS
PYOGENIC INFECTIONS
RAYNAUD'S DISEASE
SKIN AND AGING
POPULATION CONTROL
TEST TUBE BABIES
TREMORS
UROLITHIASIS
STEELE-RICHARDSON DISEASE
STEROID CONTRACEPTIVES
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on ACTH, Excessive Secretion for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ACTH
ACUPUNCTURE
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke conducts research on persistent pain and various therapies including drugs, Acupuncture, surgery, electrical stimulation, and also psychological techniques.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Stroke
    Bldg. 31, Room 8A06
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    [phone]
    ACUPUNCTURE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication on Acupuncture is available from the Science & Technology Division, Reference Section, Library of Congress, Washington, DC  20540; [phone].
    - Acupuncture.  Reference guide designed to
        help locate further published material. (#85-6)
    ACUPUNCTUREth
ACUTE HEMORRHAGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Eye Institute (NEI) can give you up-to-date information on Acute Hemorrhagic Conjunctivitis by searching the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and MEDLINE and sending you bibliographies of resources, along with any journal articles they may have.  They can also refer you to any other organizations that study this and other related diseases.  NEI will also let you know of any clinical studies that may be studying this disease and looking for patients.  Because of their small staff, NEI prefers that you submit your requests for information in writing.
       Contact:
    National Eye Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ACUTE HEMORRHAGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS
ACUTE LEUKEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Acute Leukemia. They can also give you information on the state-of-the-art treatment for this disease, including specific treatment information for your stage of cancer.  They can also search their Physicians Data Query (PDQ) database to let you know if NCI is conducting any clinical studies on your disease.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CANCER
    [phone]
    ACUTE LEUKEMIA
ORRHAGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS
ACUTE LEUKEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on A
#a#State Client Assistance Program (CAP)
The first place to start when your state Office of Vocational Rehabilitation denies you handicap or disability benefits is your nearest state Client Assistance Program (CAP) office.  CAP is a free information, referral, and legal service that helps disabled or handicapped individuals appeal a denial by OVR (or other agency).  CAP can take your appeal process from the first stages and all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court if necessary--and it won't cost you a penny.
Alabama
Jerry Norsworthy
Division of Rehabilitation
 and Crippled Children Services
2129 E. South Blvd
P.O. Box 11586
Montgomery, AL  36111        [phone]
Alaska
Pam Stratton, CAP Director
ASSIST
2900 Boniface Pkwy., #100        [phone]
Anchorage, AK  99504-3195        [phone]
American Samoa
Minareta Thompson, Director
Client Assistance and P&A Program
P.O. Box 3937
Pago Pago, AS  96799        [phone]
Arizona
Ann Meyer, CAP Director
Arizona Center for Law
in the Public Interest
3724 N. Third St., Suite 300
Phoenix, AZ  85012        [phone]
Arkansas
Dale Turrentine, CAP Director
Advocacy Services,Inc.
Evergreen Place, Suite 201
1100 North University
Little Rock, AR  72207        [phone]
California
Anna Claybourne, Director
Client Assistance Program
830 K Street Mall, Room 220
Sacramento, CA  95814        [phone]
Colorado
Kimberly Hoyt, CAP Coordinator
The Legal Center
455 Sherman St., Suite 130
Denver, CO  80203        [phone]
Connecticut
Susan Werboff, CAP Director
Office of P&A for Handicapped & DD Persons
60 Weston Street
Hartford, CT  06120-1551        [phone]
Delaware
Cheryl Bates-Harris, CAP Director
United Cerebral Palsy, Inc.
700A River Rd.
Wilmington, DE  19809        [phone]
District of Columbia
Toni Fisher, CAP Coordinator
I.P.A.C.H.I.
4455 Connecticut Ave., NW
Suite B100
Washington, DC  20008        [phone]
Florida
Steve Howells, CAP Program Director
Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities
Webster Bldg.
2671 Executive Center Circle West, #100
Tallahassee, FL  32301-5024        [phone]
Georgia
Phil D. Payne, CAP Director
Division of Rehabilitation Services
878 Peachtree St., NE, RM. 708
Atlanta, GA  30309        [phone]
Fidela Limtiacho, President of the Board
Parent Agencies Network
130 Rehabilitation Center St.
Koro, Guam  96911
Hawaii
Executive Director
Protection and Advocacy Agency
1580 Makaloa Street, Suite 1060
Honolulu, HI  96814        [phone]
Idaho
Brent Marchbanks, Director
Co-Ad, Inc.
1409 W. Washington
Boise, ID  83702        [phone]
Illinois
Cynthia Grothaus, Manager
Illinois Client Assistance Project
100 N. First Street, 1st Floor
Springfield, IL  62702        [phone]
Indiana
Mary Lou Haines, Executive Director
Indiana Advocacy Services
850 North Meridian, Suite 2-C
Indianapolis, IN  46204        [phone]
Harliette Heland, CAP Director
Division of Persons with Disabilities
Lucas State Office Bldg.
Des Moines, IA  50319        [phone]
Kansas
Mary Reyer, Director
Client Assistance Program
Biddle Bldg., 2nd Floor
2700 West 6th St.
Topeka, KS  66606        [phone]
Kentucky
Sharon S. Fields, Director
Client Assistance Program
Capitol Plaza Tower        [phone]
Frankfort, KY  40601        [phone]
Louisiana
Susan Howard, CAP Director
Advocacy Center for the Elderly
 and Disabled
210 O'Keefe
Suite 700
New Orleans, LA  70112        [phone]
Maine
Laura Petovello, Director
Maine Advocacy Services
1 Grandview Pl, Suite 1
P.O. Box 445        [phone]
Winthrop, ME  04364        [phone]
Maryland
Sharon Julius, CAP Program Director
State Dept of Education
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
300 W. Preston Street
Suite 205
Baltimore, MD  21201        [phone]
Massachusetts
Barbara Lybarger, Director
Client Assistance Program
Office of Handicapped Affairs
One Ashburton Place, Room 303
Boston, MA  02108        [phone]
Michigan
Ducan O. Wyeth, CAP Director
Department of Rehabilitation Services
P.O. Box 30008
Lansing, MI  48909        [phone]
Vicky Chapman, CAP Advocate
Commission for the Blind
201 N. Washington Sq.
2nd Floor, Victor Bldg.
P.O. Box 30015
Lansing, MI  48909        [phone]
Minnesota
Valerie Brown, CAP Project Coordinator
Minnesota Disability Law Center
430 First Ave., North, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN  55401        [phone]
Mississippi
Presley Posey, Director
Easter Seals Society
3226 N. State St.
Jackson, MS  39216        [phone]
Missouri
Cynthia N. Schloss, Executive Director
Missouri P&A Services
925 S. Country Club Dr., Unit B-1
Jefferson City, MO  65109        [phone]
Montana
Lynn Wislow, CAP Director
Montana Advocacy Program
1410 8th Ave.        [phone]
Helena, MT  59601        [phone]
Nebraska
Victoria L. Rasmussen, CAP Director
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Department of Education
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE  68509        [phone]
Nevada
William E. Bauer, Director
Client Assistance Program
750 Silver Way
Fernly, NV  89408        [phone]
New Hampshire
Christy  Goodrich, CAP Ombudsman
Governor's Commission for the Handicapped
57 Regional Dr.
Concord, NH  03301-9686        [phone]
New Jersey
Cheryl Cochran, CAP Coordinator
Department of Public Advocate
Office for Advocacy of DD
Hughes Justice Complex, CN850        [phone]
Trenton, NJ  08625        [phone]
New Mexico
Joyce Pomo, CAP Coordinator
Protection & Advocacy System, Inc.
1720 Louisiana Blvd., NE, Suite 204
Albuquerque, NM  87110        [phone]
New York
Michael Peluso, CAP Director
State Commission on Quality of Care
 for the Mentally Disabled
99 Washington Ave, Suite 1002
Albany, NY  12210        [phone]
North Carolina
Debbie Jackson, CAP Director
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
P.O. Box 26053
Raleigh, NC  27611        [phone]
North Dakota
Dennis Lyon, CAP Director
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Dept. of Human Services
400 East Broadway
Suite 303
Bismarck, ND  58501        [phone]
David Robinson, CAP Administrator
Governor's Office of Advocacy for
 People with Disabilities
30 East Broad Street
Room 1201
Columbus, OH  43266-0400        [phone]
Oklahoma
Helen Kutz, Director
Oklahoma Office of Handicapped Concerns
4300 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Suite 200
Oklahoma City, OK  73105        [phone]
Oregon
Mike Bullis, CAP Director
Oregon Disabilities Commission
1257 Perry St., SE
Salem, OR  97310        [phone]
Pennsylvania
Alice Paylor, Regional Manager
Client Assistance Program
Medical Center East
211 N. Whitfield, Suite 215        [phone]
Pittsburgh, PA  15206        [phone]
Stephen Pennington, Statewide Director
Client Assistance Prog. (SEPLS)
1650 Arch St., Suite 2310        [phone]
Philadelphia, PA  19103        [phone]
Puerto Rico
Paul Jimenez, Cap Program Coordinator
Ombudsman for the Disabled
P.O. Box 5163        [phone]
Hato Rey, PR  00919-5163        [phone]
Rhode Island
Ted Mello, CAP Director
Rhode Island P&A System, Inc.
55 Bradford St., 2nd Floor
Providence, RI  02903        [phone]
South Carolina
J.P. Pratt, II, CAP Director
P&A for the Handicapped
3710 Landmark Dr., #208        [phone]
Columbia, SC  29204        [phone]
South Dakota
Nancy Schade, CAP Director
South Dakota Advocacy Services
221 S. Central Ave.        [phone]
Pierre, SD  57501        [phone]
Tennessee
Executive Director
Tennessee P&A, Inc.
P.O. Box 121257
Nashville, TN  37212        [phone]
Texas
Judy Sokolow, CAP Coordinator
Advocacy, Inc.
7800 Shoal Creek Blvd.
Suite 171-E
Austin, TX  78757        [phone]
Nancy Friel, CAP Director
Legal Center for People With Disabilities
455 East 400 South, Suite 201        [phone]
Salt Lake City, UT  84101        [phone]
Vermont
Diane Coates, Director
Client Assistance Program
Ladd Hall, 103 South Main St.
Waterbury, VT  05676        [phone]
Virginia
Becky Currin, CAP Manager
Department for the Rights of the Disabled
101 N 14th Street, 17th Floor        [phone]
Richmond, VA  23219        [phone]
Virgin Islands
Camille Ayala, Executive Director
Commission on Advocacy for the
 Developmentally Disabled, Inc.
7A Whim St., Suite 2        [phone]
St. Croix, VI  00840        [phone]
Washington
Jerry Johnsen, Director
Client Assistance Program
P.O. Box 22510        [phone]
Seattle, WA  98122        [phone]
West Virginia
Susan Edwards, CAP Director
West Virginia Advocates
1524 Kanawha Blvd., East        [phone]
Charleston, WV  25311        [phone]
Wisconsin
Bob Olson, Acting CAP Director
Governor's Commission for People
 With Disabilities
131 W Wilson St., Suite 1003
P.O. Box 7852
Madison, WI  53707        [phone]
Wyoming
Kriss Smith, CAP Director
Wyoming P&A System, Inc.        [phone]
2424 Pioneer Ave., Suite 101        [phone]
Cheyenne, WY  82001        [phone]
Handicapped and Disabled: The Best Places To Start For Help
Free Research On Health Matters
The National Health Information Center can direct you to specialized clearinghouses as well as health organizations and foundations on virtually any disease or health issue.  Through its resource files and database (DIRLINE), they can respond to questions regarding health concerns and can send publications, bibliographies, and other materials.  A library focusing on health topics is open to the public, and the Center also produces many different directories and resource guides, which are available for a minimal cost. A publications catalog is available free of charge.  Two of the publications include a list of Selected Federal Health Information Clearinghouses and Information Centers and Toll-Free Numbers for Health Information.
       Contact:
    National Health Information Center
    P.O. Box 1133
    Washington, DC  20013
    [phone]
    [phone] (in MD)))
Free Research On Health Matters
Free Research On Health Matters
FREE INFORMATION AND EXPERTISE F
AIR POLLUTION
BLASTOMYCOSIS
BLOOD PRODUCTS
BONE CANCER
CALCIUM
BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTS
CHLAMYDIA
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION
COGNITION
CHRONIC INFECTIONS
ELDER ABUSE
ENDODONTICS
DENTAL X-RAYS
DEVIC'S SYNDROME
FARMERS LUNG
FIBER
GLOBOID CELL LEUKODYSTROPHY
FIBROUS DYSPLASIA
FLUOROSIS
HEADACHES
HEMOPHILIA
HEMORRHOIDS
HALITOSIS
HASHIMOTO'S DISEASE
HYPERTHERMIA
INFANT NUTRITION
LIPIDEMIA
HIV INFECTION
LYMPHEDEMA
MINORITY HEALTH CARE
NARCOLEPSY
OSTEOSARCOMA
LIVING WILLS
PNEUMOTHORAX
POWER LINES
PULMONARY TOXICANTS
REYE'S SYNDROME
SEIZURES
SNACKING
SPHINGOLIPIDOSIS
SPINAL CORD INJURIES
STRIATONIGRAL DEGENERATION
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER
SUICIDE
TEETH PROBLEMS
VITRECTOMY
FREE INFORMATION AND EXPERTISE F
This chapter brings together the hundreds of different resources on health care throughout the government into one, easy-to-use format.  Subjects are listed A to Z alphabetically under topic headings, followed by the best places to contact, and any relevant publications.  If the topic you're interested in doesn't have a subject heading listed in this chapter, flip to the INDEX at the back of the book, and chances are you'll find what you're looking for.  If you're still stuck, you can always turn to the Health Information Clearinghouse on page 48 for help.
Here's a more detailed explanation of how we've organized the information under each subject heading::: the information under each subject heading:ing:
FREE INFORMATION AND EXPERTISE FROM A TO ZZZ
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
Under this heading you'll find the best initial points of contact in the government for a disease or health issue.  Often a toll-free telephone number is also included.  Clearinghouses can provide you with all kinds of information on a topic and will often do custom searches of their computer data bases to find the most up-to-date information for you.  If they can't provide you with the information you're looking for, many will also refer you to other organizations that study the topic.  Many of these clearinghouses and hotlines can also help you find out about any free clinical studies undertaken on a disease where you can receive treatment free of charge.
FREE INFORMATION AND EXPERTISE
    FROM A TO Z NHL
Free Publications/Videos
Under this heading you'll find free and low-cost publications and videos available throughout the government on a given topic.  Publications listed in this book are free unless otherwise noted.  For more videos on any topic, see the listing under Videos.  This listing describes a data base of 18,000 health-related videos available on a free loan basis through your local library.
Keep in mind, though, that just because a topic may not have any publications listed doesn't necessarily mean that there aren't any out there.  The clearinghouse listed for that topic will often do a custom search for you and send you reprints of relevant journal articles, or send you a detailed bibliography of resources that you can look up on your own in your local library.
FREE INFORMATION AND EXPERTISE
    FROM A TO Z
ABETALIPOPROTEINEMIA
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) can search the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) and generate a bibliography of resources on Abetalipoproteinemia for you.  They also will send you any publications and journal articles they may have on hand, and will refer you to other organizations that are studying this condition.  If you can't afford treatment, have your doctor call NHLBI to find out if they are conducting any clinical studies that you might qualify for.
       Contact:
    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 4A21
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
    ABETALIPOPROTEINEMIA
ABETALIPOPROTEINEMIA
ANTINEOPLASTIC
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER
BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION
BLINDNESS
BRACHIAL PLEXUS INJURIES
BUERGER'S DISEASE
CAT SCRATCH FEVER
CLAUSTROPHOBIA
CEREBELLAR ARTERIOSCLEROSIS
CRIGLER-NAJAR SYNDROME
COMMUNICABLE & INFECTIOUS DISEAS
ENDOCRINE GLANDS
EAR INFECTIONS
FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE
EXPERIMENTAL ALLERGIC ENCEPHALOM
GERSTMANN'S SYNDROME
HERNIATED DISCS
FRACTURE HEALING
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
INTERFERON
HOME TEST KITS
INFANT HEALTH
LEPROSY
LIFE EXPECTANCY
MELPHALAN
KIDNEY STONES
LACRIMAL GLANDS
NEPHROLITHIASIS
NUTRITION
OSTEOARTHRITIS
MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
PERNICIOUS ANEMIA
PHLEBITIS
PSITTACOSIS
RHEUMATIC FEVER
PAROXYSMAL NOCTURNAL HEMOGLOBINU
SELF-HELP
SLOW VIRUSES
SPASMODIC DYSPHONIA
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DISORDERS
RHUS DERMATITIS
STRESS
TASTE DISORDERS
THALASSEMIA
UTERINE CANCER
VOGT-KOYANAGI DISEASE
SPINE CURVATURE
cosmetics
X-RAYS
aging-related
ABORTION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Abortion. If necessary, they will refer you to other experts or researchers in the field.
       Contact:
    National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development
    Bldg. 31, Room 2A32
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The Maternal Mortality Surveillance Branch Office of the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention can provide you with research reports dealing with maternal mortality as a result of Abortions.
       Contact:
    Maternal Mortality Surveillance Branch
    National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention
    and Health Promotion
    1600 Clifton Road, NE
    Atlanta, GA 30333
    [phone]
The National Center for Health Statistics can provide you with data on the number of Abortions, age of the woman, metropolitan versus rural areas, and much more. They publish a free yearly report titled Induced Termination of Pregnancy and have them dating back to 1977.
       Contact:
    National Center for Health Statistics
    6525 Belcrest Road
    Hyattsville, MD 20782
    [phone]
    ABORTION
Free Publications/Videos
The following Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on Abortion are available from either of your U.S. Senators' offices at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC 20510, or from your Congressional Representative at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC  20515.  You can also call in your request through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at [phone].  Be sure to include the full title and report number in your request.
    - Abortion: An Historical Perspective; Selected
        References, 1973-1988.  (#88-706)
    - Abortion in World Religions. (#88-357 GOV)
    - Abortion: Info Pack.  (#IP001A)
    - Abortion: Judicial and Legislative Control:
        Archived Issue Brief. (#IB74019)
    - Abortion: Judicial Control: Issue Brief.
        (#IB88006)
    - Abortion Law in the Aftermath of Webster.
        (#91-573 A)
    - Abortion Laws in China, Germany and Great
        Britain.  (#LL90-79)
    - Abortion: Legislative Control: Issue Brief.
        (#IB88007)
    - Abortion: National and State Public Opinion
        Polls. (#89-591 GOV)
    - A Comparative Survey of the Laws on
        Abortion of Selected Countries.  (#LL90-32)
    - Fetal Research: A Survey of State Law.
        (#88-198 A)
    - Freedom of Speech and Government Funding:
        Implications of Rust v. Sullivan. (#91-488 A)
    - The Moral Arguments in the Controversy Over
        Abortion, With Reference to "Human Life Amendment" Resolutions.  (#86-802 GOV)
    - Legal Analysis of Constitutional Issues
        Raised by the So-Called "Kemp-Hatch" Amendment Restricting Federal Funding of Abortion Counseling and Referral.  (#85-1142 A)
    - Legal Analysis of H.R. 1729, the "President's
        Pro-life Bill of 1987".  (#87-682 A)
    - The Proposed Freedom of Choice Act: Back-
        ground Discussion. (92-602 A)
    - Webster v Reproductive Health Services:
        Another Look at the Abortion Issue. (#89-245 A)
    ABORTION
ABSTINENCE
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the Family Life Information Exchange, P.O. Box 30146, Bethesda, MD  20814; [phone].
    - Many Teens are Saying "NO".
    - Adolescent Abstinence:  A Guide for Family
        Planning Professionals.
    ABSTINENCE
ABSTINENCE
ACUTE HEMORRHAGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS
ALVEOLAR MICROLITHIASIS
AMNIOCENTESIS
ATAXIA TELANGIECTASIA
ATHEROSCLEROSIS
BILIARY CIRRHOSIS
BIOPSIES
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
BRAIN CANCER
BLOOD COAGULATION
CEREBELLAR LESIONS
BURN RESEARCH
CHRONIC DISEASE
CEROID LIPOFUSCINOSIS
CREUTZFELDT-JAKOB DISEASE
CRACK COCAINE
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS  (CMV)
CROHN'S DISEASE
DRUG TREATMENT
EXERCISE
GALLSTONES
DIZYGOTIC TWINS (Fraternal Twins
DRUG APPROVAL PROCESS
GROWTH HORMONE DEFICIENCY
HAIR REMOVAL
HISTOPLASMOSIS
GILBERT'S SYNDROME
JAKOB-CREUTZFELDT DISEASE
LUNG CANCER
MASTECTOMIES
INDUCED MOVEMENT DISORDERS
MICROVASCULAR SURGERY
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
NATIVE AMERICANS
MASTOCYTOSIS
OCULAR HYPERTENSION
OPTIC ATROPHY
OSTEOMYELITIS
PARAPLEGIA
NONGONOCOCCAL URETHRITIS
PEDODONTICS
PERTUSSIS
PREGNANCY AND ALCOHOL
PARATHYROID DISORDERS
REPETITIVE STRESS SYNDROME
SMOKING
SQUAMOUS CELL
STEROID HYPERTENSION
SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH
PURE RED CELL APLASIA
RECURRENT FEVER
TROPHOBLASTIC CANCER
TULAREMIA
SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS
TRICHOMONIASIS
ACCIDENT PREVENTION
Clearinghouses/Hotlines
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will send you whatever publications and reprints of journal articles they have on Accident Prevention and the Aging.  They cannot refer you to other experts if the information they have isn't sufficient for your purposes.
       Contact:
    National Institute on Aging
    Bldg. 31, Room 5C27
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    [phone]
The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control has research and information relating to suicide and homicide, family violence, vehicle crashes, alcohol-related injuries, farm-related injuries, falls among the elderly, head and spinal cord injuries, and house fires. Some of the information they can send you includes research reports, statistics, and injury mortality atlases, which break things down into states, males versus females, and types of accidents.
       Contact:
    National Center for Injury
    Prevention and Control
    Centers for Disease Control
    1600 Clifton Road, NE
    Atlanta, GA 30333
    [phone]
    ACCIDENT PREVENTION
ACCIDENT PREVENTION
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
BATTERED CHILD
BEHAVIOR DEVELOPMENT
BINOCULAR VISION
BIRTH WEIGHT
BURSITIS
BOWEL DISEASE
CELLULITE
CARDIOMEGALY
CESTODE
CEREBELLAR ATAXIA
CHONDROSARCOMA
CHEWING TOBACCO AND SNUFF
DERMATITIS HERPETIFORMIS
CLOTTING DISORDERS
DRUG HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA
DYSENTERY
DEXTRANASE
FACE LIFTS
FAMILY VIOLENCE
DYSLEXIA
ESTROGEN
HEMORRHAGIC DIATHESIS
HEPATITIS
HICCUPS
FOOD PRESERVATIVES
GASTRIC HYPERSECRETION
IMMUNIZATIONS
IRIDOCYCLITIS
LAURENCE-MOON- BARDET-BIEDL SYND
HYPERCALCEMIA
MAMMOGRAMS
MEDICAL TESTING
MELKERSON'S SYNDROME
LENNOX-GASTAUT SYNDROME
MYELOFIBROSIS
OLIVOPONTOCEREBELLAR ATROPHY
OSTEOPETROSIS
PROGERIA
MILITARY MEDICAL CARE
SCHISTOSOMIASIS
SURGERY
TORSION DYSTONIA
WRYNECK
Tanning devices and salons
PSEUDOSENILITY
Free Publications/Videos
The following publications are available from the National Institute on Aging, Bldg. 31, Room 5C27, Bethesda, MD  20892; [phone].
    - Accident Prevention and the Elderly.
    - Accidents and the Elderly.
    - Preventing Falls and Fractures.
    ACCIDENT PREVENTIONig
ACETAMINOPHEN
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Ln., Rockville, MD  20857; [phone].
    - How To Take Your Medicines:
        Acetaminophen-Codeine. (#FDA91-3188)
    ACETAMINOPHEN
ACETAMINOPHEN
Free Publications/Videos
The following publication is available from the Food & Drug Administration, (HFE-88), 5600 Fishers Lase.
       Contact:
    National Cancer Institute
    Bldg. 31, Room 10A24
    Bethesda, MD  20892
    (800) 4-CAN
Free Money For The Disabled
    Who Have Worked In The Past
If you're disabled and expect to be disabled for at least one year, and/or if you need extensive training to become employable again once you're ready to go back to work, you may qualify for Disability Cash Income (SSD) from the Social Security Administration.  If eligible, you'll get a monthly check based on the amount of all the money you've earned in the past.  If you start back to work after receiving your SSD monthly checks, you will still continue to receive SSD for one year.  After one year, unless your monthly net earned income exceeds $500, you can still collect the full amount of your monthly SSD check.  After three years on SSD, any net monthly income over $500 can disqualify you for SSD and make it necessary to reapply in order to restore your benefits.
If you think you might be eligible for Disability Cash Income, it is very important to apply immediately by contacting the Social Security Administration's toll-free hotline at: [phone]. If they determine that you are in fact eligible, they must grant you payments retroactive to the date on which you first applied.  Keep in mind that you cannot be denied an application even if the intake worker doesn't think you would be eligible to receive money.
Handicapped and Disabled: The Best Places To Start For Help
Free and Low-Cost Medical Insurance
    For the Disabled
    Who Have Worked In the Past
If you qualify for the Social Security Disability Income described above, and have been receiving it for at least two years, you will also qualify to receive Medicare.  Under Medicare, you'll receive hospital visits free of charge, and you'll get your doctor visits, testing, and the prescription plan for $36.00 per month.   You can apply by calling the Social Security toll-free hotline at: [phone].
Handicapped and Disabled: The Best Places To Start For Help
Cash For Dependents Of the Disabled
If you are eligible for Social Security Disability Income described above, your dependents (wife, children, or other in your care) may also be eligible for payments from SSD.  To find out what the current total income guidelines are to qualify for the dependent benefits, you should contact the Social Security toll-free hotline at: [phone].
Handicapped and Disabled: The Best Places To Start For Help
Money For The Disabled Who Have
    Not Worked In The Past
If you are disabled but have not worked in the past, you may still be eligible to receive cash Supplemental Social Security Income benefits if your total monthly income is under a certain amount determined by federal guidelines.  Contact the Social Security toll-free hotline for more information on applying: [phone].
Handicapped and Disabled: The Best Places To Start For Help
What To Do When Benefits Are Denied
If you are denied any of the above-mentioned Social Security cash benefits--which often happens regardless of the disability or its severity--you can get free legal help to appeal the Social Security Administration's decision on your application.  Contact your state or local Department of Welfare and request the name and address of the nearest Legal Services Corporation (LSC) program, and also contact your nearest State Client Assistance Program (CAP) office.  Both programs offer low-income individuals free legal help and representation in appealing application decisions.  The CAP program will either provide you with free legal help and representation for your appeal or they will help you find such aid.  Unlike legal help offered under the Legal Services Corporation, CAP services are not determined by your income.  On the chance that neither of these agencies seem to be able to help you, contact the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) at [phone] or [phone].
Handicapped and Disabled: The Best Places To Start For Help
Free Money for Education and Job Training
If your disability stops you from being able to keep a full-time job or from being able to competitively look for a job, your state's Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) can help.  OVR can give you up to $6,000 each year for job training or education.  You can use this grant money, which you do not have to pay back, to cover any expenses related to your training or education, including tuition and fees, travel expenses, books, supplies, equipment (computers, motorized wheelchairs, etc.), a food allowance, tutoring fees, photocopies, and so on.  For more information, contact your state's Office of Vocational Rehabilitation listed below.
Handicapped and Disabled: The Best Places To Start For Help
Help For the Handicapped to Find
    Or Create a Job
Your state Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) also acts as an employment agency for the disabled and handicapped and can contact employers for you who have looked favorably on hiring the handicapped.  OVR will act as a liaison between you and a prospective employer and help them to create a job for you by providing needed disability-related job equipment, providing needed transportation or other mobility equipment, or by providing any other help you might need to be able to work at a job for which you're qualified.  For example, OVR has provided books in braille and braille-to-speech conversion equipment, and computer-robotics equipment that have allowed disabled individuals to work.  For more information, contact your state's Office of Vocational Rehabilitation listed at the end of this section.
Handicapped and Disabled: The Best Places To Start For Help
Help For the Handicapped Already
    On the Job
If you are working and become disabled or handicapped, your state Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) can provide you with the equipment, transportation, education, training and other help you might need to keep your job.  For example, many times a disability can put someone in a wheelchair.  OVR can provide you with a motorized wheelchair so you can continue in your job.  Contact your state Office of Vocational Rehabilitation listed at the end of this section for more information.
Handicapped and Disabled: The Best Places To Start For Help
Medical Help For the Disabled/Handicapped
Your state Office of Vocational Rehabilitation can pay for (or help you pay for) any medical testing or treatment that can be expected to help you, as a handicapped or disabled individual, have a more healthy, prosperous, independent, and fulfilling life.  Contact your state Office of Vocational Rehabilitation listed at the end of this section for more information.
Handicapped and Disabled: The Best Places To Start For Help
What To Do When OVR Benefits Are Denied
The first place to start when your state Office of Vocational Rehabilitation denies you handicap or disability benefits is your nearest state Client Assistance Program (CAP) office.  CAP is a free information, referral, and legal service that helps disabled or handicapped individuals appeal a denial by OVR (or other agency).  For a variety of reasons, it is not uncommon for a disabled individual to be turned down for services by OVR even when he/she is in fact eligible to receive them.  It is sometimes helpful to get a photocopy of section 103 of Chapter 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations of the U.S. Department of Education from your local or county library. These are the federal guidelines that each state OVR must follow when determining eligibility.  This part of the code is only a few pages and can help you explain to the Client Assistance Program officer why you believe you are eligible even though you've been denied.  CAP can take your appeal process from the first stages and all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court if necessary--and it won't cost you a penny.
It is also sometimes helpful to contact the state Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) itself and make the executive director aware of your circumstances.  When it appears that progress via CAP is stalled or has been dragging on for months, it can also be very helpful to contact the regional commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), a branch of the Office of Special Education Programs of the U.S. Department of Education.  RSA is responsible for overseeing and funding the state OVR agencies and is generally receptive to a short explanatory phone call and letter from those who believe they can concisely and clearly show that they have been wrongly denied OVR services.  If they think you've got a case, they'll contact the OVR in question and make sure that they review your application more favorably.
To get in touch with an RSA official, contact the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, RSA, Washington, DC  20202: [phone] or [phone], and ask for the address and phone number of the regional commissioner for the ED-OSERS-RSA office serving your area.
Handicapped and Disabled: The Best Places To Start For Help
Three Important Tips When Appealing an
    OVR Denial Of Services
1.    If your state Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) denies you services based on other similar cases in which they have denied other prospective clients, it is important and effective to argue that such reasons for denial are not allowable under federal regulations.  The 34 Code of Federal Regulations Chapter III section 361.31(b)(1) states clearly that the barriers faced by a disabled individual are unique to each individual and to each individual set of circumstances.
2.    If you have previously been accepted by your state Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) as a client and you have gained employment but your handicap has not improved and you lose employment due to no fault of your own, then OVR can again provide you with their services to help you regain employment.  For more specifics consult again the 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter III and check under the Post-Employment Services sections and Supported Employment sections.
3.    If you're currently receiving Social Security Disability (SSD), make sure that your state Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and Client Assistance Program (CAP) are aware of this fact.  Because of the more restrictive SSD definition of what it means to be disabled (compared to OVR), being on SSD almost always automatically qualifies an SSD recipient for OVR services. It is very hard for OVR to argue otherwise.
Handicapped and Disabled: The Best Places To Start For Help
Free Legal Help and Information Services
    For the Handicapped
If you think you've been wrongly denied benefits or discriminated against because of a disability or handicap, the Client Assistance Program (CAP) will help you fight for your rights when you're denied various types of disability benefits from any disability program.  They will help you directly and or put you in contact with the agencies that can help you.   Your state CAP office is listed at the end of this section.
Handicapped and Disabled: The Best Places To Start For Help
More Free Legal Help for the Disabled
A national non-profit law and policy center, the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) can provide you with direct legal representation and act as co-counsel in cases of disability-based discrimination.  They also educate legislators and policy makers on issues affecting the rights of people with disabilities.  Contact: Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF), 2212 Sixth St., Berkeley, CA  94710; [phone], or [phone] (Voice/TDD).
Handicapped and Disabled: The Best Places To Start For Help
Information Clearinghouse
    For All Types Of Disabilities
The Clearinghouse On Disability Information will answer your questions on a wide range of disability topics and send you all kinds of information about services for disabled and handicapped individuals at the national, state, and local levels.  They have several free publications, including Office Of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) News In Print newsletter, which describes OSERS programs, research, and topical information on a broad range of disability issues.  The Summary of Existing Legislation Affecting Persons With Disabilities is available for all federal laws through 1991.  The Pocket Guide to Federal Help For Individuals with Disabilities is a general handy beginning reference.  Contact: Clearinghouse On Disability Information, Office Of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, U.S. Department Of Education, Room 3132 Switzer Bldg., Washington, DC  20202-2524; [phone], [phone], or [phone].
Handicapped and Disabled: The Best Places To Start For Help
Additional Resources
1) Guide To Federally-Funded Disability
    Programs
    Superintendent of Documents
    Government Printing Office
    Washington, DC  20402        [phone]
The 1992 Guide to Department of Education Programs gives you in-depth information about the various federally-funded disability programs.  This guide book can be purchased for $4.00 by writing or calling the GPO. (Stock #065-000-00449-6).
2) On-Line Information On Education For the
    Handicapped Or Disabled
    Handicapped Educational Exchange (HEX)
    11523 Charlton Dr.
    Silver Spring, MD  20902
        [phone] (TDD & 300)
        [phone] (300 & 1200)
        [phone] (Voice)
The Handicapped Educational Exchange (HEX) computer bulletin board serves as a clearinghouse for information and resources available to help people who are disabled.  Accessible via modem on your personal computer, it lists sources of hardware and computer software, conferences and seminars dealing with handicaps and special education, newsletters, user groups, and much more.  Callers can leave public or private messages to make announcements, ask questions, or exchange information.  There is no charge for the service.
3) Higher Education and Adult Training For
    People With Handicaps
    National Clearinghouse on Postsecondary
    Education for Individuals with Handicaps
    One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 800
    Washington, DC  20036
        [phone] (Voice/TDD)
        [phone] (outside D.C.)
The Higher Education and Adult Training for People with Handicaps (HEATH) Resource Center is a clearinghouse and information exchange center for resources on postsecondary education programs and the handicapped.  Topics include educational support services, policies, procedures, adaptations, and opportunities on American campuses, vocational-technical schools, adult education programs, independent living centers, and other training organizations after high school.  Another clearinghouse, National Information Center for Children and Youth with Handicaps, handles the concerns of younger disabled persons through secondary school.
4) Rehabilitation Information Hotline
    National Rehabilitation Information Center
    8455 Colesville Road
    Suite 935        [phone]
    Silver Spring, MD  20910        [phone]
The National Rehabilitation Information Center can answer all kinds of questions on rehabilitation-related information.  An information consultant will answer any questions you might have, send you literature, and/or contact you later if they need time to search further for the information you need.
5) Free Help Finding Employers Who Hire the
    Handicapped
    Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
    809 Allen Hall
    West Virginia University
    Morgantown, WV 26506        [phone]
        [phone] (WV)
        [phone] (Canada)
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) brings together free information about practical ways employers can make accommodations for employees and job applicants with disabilities.  The Network offers comprehensive information on methods and available equipment that have proven effective for a wide range of accommodations, including names, addresses, and phone numbers of appropriate resources.
Handicapped and Disabled: The Best Places To Start For Help
4State Vocational Rehabilitation
    (OVR) Agencies
Your state Office of Vocational Rehabilitation can provide you with the equipment, transportation, education, training and other help you might need to keep your job.  They can also give you information about getting money for vocational rehabilitation education.  Contact your state Office of Vocational Rehabilitation listed below for more information.
Alabama
Lamona H. Lucas, Director
Division of Rehabilitation Services
P.O. Box 11586, 2129 E. South Blvd.
Montgomery, AL  36111-0586        [phone]
Alaska
Keith Anderson, Director
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
801 West 10th St., Suite 200
Juneau, AK  99801-1894        [phone]
American Samoa
Peter P. Galea'i, Director
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Dept. of Human Resources
American Samoa Government
Pago Pago, AS  96799        10288011684 - 633-2336
Arizona
James Griffin, Administrator
Rehabilitation Services Admin.
Dept. of Economic Security
1789 W. Jefferson, 2nd Floor, NW
Phoenix, AZ  85007        [phone]
Arkansas
Bobby C. Simpson, Director
Division of Rehabilitation
Services, P.O. Box 3781
Arkansas Dept. of Human Services
Little Rock, AR  72203        [phone]
James C. Hudson, Director
Division of Services for the Blind
Dept. of Human Services
P.O. Box 3237, 411 Victory Street
Little Rock, AK 72203        [phone]
California
William Tainter, Director
Dept. of Rehabilitation
830 K Street Mall, P. O. Box 94422
Sacramento, CA  95814        [phone]
Colorado
Anthony Francavilla, Manager
Rehabilitation Services
Dept. of Social Services
1575 Sherman St., 4th Floor
Denver, CO  80203-1714        [phone]
Connecticut
John F. Halliday, Director
Bureau of Rehab. Services
Dept. of Human Resources
10 Griffin Rd., North
Windsor, CT  06095        [phone]
George A. Precourt, Director
Board of Education & Services for the Blind
Dept. of Human Resources
170 Ridge Rd.
Wethersfield, CT  06109        [phone]
Delaware
Barbara P. Bennett, Acting Director
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Dept. of Labor, Elwyn Building
321 East 11th St.
Wilmington, DE  19801        [phone]
Dianne L. Post, Director
Div. for the Visually Impaired
Biggs Building
Health & Social Services Campus
1901 N. Dupont Highway
New Castle, DE  19720        [phone]
District of Columbia
Ruth Royall Hill, Administrator
D.C. Rehabilitation Services Administration
Commission on Social Services
Dept. of Human Services
605 G Street, N.W., Room 1111
Washington, DC  20001        [phone]
Florida
Jay Yourist, Director
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Dept. of Labor and Employment Security
1709-A Mahan Dr.
Tallahassee, FL  32399-0696        [phone]
Carl McCoy, Director
Division of Blind Services
Dept. of Education
2540 Executive Center Circle, W
Douglas Building
Tallahassee, FL  32301        [phone]
Georgia
Yvonne Johnson, Director
Division of Rehabilitation Services,
Dept. of Human Resources
878 Peachtree Street, N.E.
Room 706
Atlanta, GA 30309        [phone]
Norbert Ungacto, Acting Director
Dept. of Vocational Rehabilitation
Government of Guam
122 Harmon Plaza
Room B201
Harmon Industrial Park, Guam 96911
        10288-011-671-646-9468
Hawaii
Neil Shim, Administrator
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Dept. of Human Services
Bishop Trust Bldg.
1000 Bishop St., Rm. 605
Honolulu, HI  96813        [phone]
Idaho
George J. Pelletier,Jr., Administrator
Division of Vocational Rehab.
Len B. Jordon Building, Rm. 150
650 West State
Boise, ID  83720        [phone]
Edward J. McHugh, Director
Idaho Commission for the Blind
341 W. Washington St.
Boise, ID  83702        [phone]
Illinois
Andrey McCrimon, Director
Illinois Dept. of Rehab. Services
623 E, Adams St., P.O. Box 19429
Springfield, IL  62794-9429        [phone]
Indiana
Richelyn Douglas, Acting Director
Division of Aging and Rehabilitation Services
Indiana Family and Social Services Admin.
P.O. Box 7083
402 W. Washington St., Room W341
Indianapolis, IN  46207-7083        [phone]
Jerry L. Starkweather, Administrator
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Dept. of Education
510 E. 12th St.
Des Moines, IA  50319        [phone]
R. Creig Slayton, Director
Department for the Blind
524 4th St.
Des Moines, IA  50309-2364        [phone]
Kansas
Glen Yancey, Commissioner
Dept. of Social & Rehabilitation Services
300 Southwest Oakley Street
Biddle Bldg., 1st Floor
Topeka, KS  66606        [phone]
Kentucky
Caroll Burchett, Commissioner
Dept. of Vocational Rehabilitation
500 Mero St.
Frankfort, KY  40601        [phone]
Priscilla Rogers, Director
Kentucky Dept. for the Blind
427 Versailles Rd.
Frankfort, KY  40601        [phone]
Louisiana
May Nelson, Director
Rehabilitation Services
Dept. of Social Services
P.O. Box 94371
Baton Rouge, LA  70804        [phone]
Maine
Pamela A. Tetley, Director
Bureau of Rehabilitation
Dept. of Human Services
35 Anthony Ave.
Augusta, ME  04333-0011        [phone]
Maryland
James S. Jeffers
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Administrative Offices
2301 Argonne Dr.
Baltimore, MD  21218        [phone]
Massachusetts
Elmer C. Bartels, Commissioner
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
Fort Point Place
27-43 Wormwood St.
Boston, MA  02210-1606        [phone]
Charles Crawford, Commissioner
Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
88 Kingston St.
Boston, MA  02111-2227
        [phone], ext. 4503
Michigan
Peter Griswold, Director
Michigan Rehabilitation Services
Dept. of Education
P.O. Box 30010
Lansing, MI  48909        [phone]
Philip E. Peterson, Director
Commission for the Blind
Dept. of Labor
201 N. Washington Square
Lansing, MI  48909        [phone]
Minnesota
Mary Shortall, Assistant Commissioner
Div. of Rehabilitation Services
Dept. of Jobs and Training
390 N. Robert Street, 5th Floor
St. Paul, MN  55101        [phone]
Charles E. Hamilton
Acting Assistant Commissioner
State Services for the Blind
1745 University Avenue
St. Paul, MN  55104        [phone]
Mississippi
John Cook, Executive Director
Dept. of Rehabilitation Services
P.O. Box 22806
Jackson, MS  39225-2806        [phone]
Missouri
Don L. Gann, Assistant Commissioner
Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education
Division of Vocational Rehab.
2401 E. McCarty St.
Jefferson City, MO  65101        [phone]
David S. Vogel, Deputy Director
Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
Division of Family Services
619 E. Capitol
Jefferson City, MO  65101        [phone]
Montana
Joe A. Mathews, Administrator
Dept. of Social & Rehabilitation Services
Rehabilitation/Visual Services Division
P.O. Box 4210, 111 Sanders
Helena, MT  59604        [phone]
Nebraska
Jason D. Andrew, Associate Commissioner & Director
Division of Rehabilitation Services
State Dept. of Education
301 Centennial Mall South, 6th Fl.
Lincoln, NE  68509        [phone]
James S. Nyman, Director
Services for Visually Impaired
Dept. of Public Institutions
4600 Valley Rd.
Lincoln, NE  68510-4844        [phone]
Nevada
Stephen A. Shaw, Administrator
Rehabilitation Division
Dept. of Human Resources, 5th Floor
505 E. King St.
Carson City, NV  90710        [phone]
New Hampshire
Bruce Archambault, Director
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
State Dept. of Education
78 Regional Dr.
Concord, NH  03301-9686        [phone]
New Jersey
Stephen G. Janick, III, Director
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Dept. of Labor & Industry
John Fitch Plaza
Trenton, NJ  08625        [phone]
Jamie Casabianca-Hillton
Executive Director
Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Dept. of Human Services
153 Halsey Street, 6th Floor
P.O. Box 47017
Newark, NJ  07101        [phone]
New Mexico
Terry Brigance, Director
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
State Dept. of Education
435 St. Michael Dr., Bldg. D
Santa Fe, NM  87503        [phone]
Frederick K. Schroeder, Director
Commission for the Blind
PERA Building
Room 205
Santa Fe, NM  87503        [phone]
New York
Lawrence Gloeckler, Deputy Commissioner
Vocational Educational Services
 for Individuals with Disabilities
New York State Education Dept.
One Commerce Plaza, 16th Floor
Albany, NY  12234        [phone]
John L. Ryan, Jr., Assistant Commissioner
Dept. of Social Services
Commission for the Blind & Visually Handicapped
10 Eyck Office Bldg.
40 North Pearl St.
Albany, NY  12243        [phone]
North Carolina
Claude A. Myer, Director
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Dept. of Human Resources
State Office
P.O. Box 26053
Raleigh, NC  27611        [phone]
Herman O. Gruber, Director
Division of Services for the Blind
Dept. of Human Resources
309 Ashe Ave.
Raleigh, NC  27606        [phone]
North Dakota
Gene Hysjulien, Associate Director
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Dept. of Human Services
Administrative Office
400 E. Broadway Ave., Suite 303
Bismarck, ND  58501-4038        [phone]
Robert L. Rabe, Administrator
Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission
400 E. Campus View Blvd.
Columbus, OH  43235-4604
        [phone] (Voice/TDD)
Oklahoma
Jerry Dunlap, Administrator
Rehabilitation Services Division
Dept. of Human Services
P.O. Box 25352
Oklahoma City, OK  73125
        [phone], ext. 2840
Oregon
Joil Southwell, Administrator
Vocational Rehabilitation Division
Dept. Of Human Resources
2045 Silverton Rd., N.E.
Salem, OR  97310        [phone]
Charles Young, Administrator
Commission for the Blind
535 S.E. 12th Ave.
Portland, OR  97214        [phone]
Pennsylvania
Gil Selders, Executive Director
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Dept. of Labor & Industry Bldg.
7th & Forster Sts.
Harrisburg, PA  17120        [phone]
Norman E. Witman, Director
Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services
Dept. of Public Welfare
1301 North 7th St.
P.O. Box 2675
Harrisburg, PA  17105        [phone]
Puerto Rico
Francisco Vallejo, Assistant Secretary
Vocational Rehabilitation
Dept. of Social Services
P.O. Box 1118
Hato Rey, PR  00919        [phone]
Rhode Island
William A. Messore, Administrator
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Dept. of Human Services
40 Fountain St.
Providence, RI  02903        [phone]
South Carolina
Joseph S. Dusenbury, Commissioner
Vocational Rehabilitation Dept.
P.O. Box 15
1410 Boston Ave.
West Columbia, SC  29171-0015        [phone]
Donald Gist, Commissioner
Commission for the Blind
1430 Confederate Ave.
Columbia, SC  29201        [phone]
South Dakota
David Miller, Director
Division of Rehabilitation Services
East Highway 34
c/o 500 East Capitol
Pierre, SD  57501-5070        [phone]
Grady Kickul, Director
Division of Service to the Blind
 and Visually Impaired
East Highway 34
c/o 500 East Capitol
Pierre, SD  57501-5070        [phone]
Tennessee
Patsy J. Mathews, Assistant Commissioner
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Dept. of Human Services
Citizen Plaza Building
15th Floor
400 Deadrick St.
Nashville, TN  37248        [phone]
Texas
Vernon M. Arrell, Commissioner
Texas Rehabilitation Commission
4900 N. Lamar, Room 7102
Austin, TX  78751-2316        [phone]
Pat D. Westbrook, Executive Director
Texas Commission for the Blind
Administration Bldg., 4800 North Lamar
Austin, TX  78711        [phone]
R. Blaine Peterson,Executive Director
Utah State Office of Rehabilitation
250 E. 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT  84111        [phone]
Vermont
Diane Dalmasse, Director
Vocational Rehabilitation Division
Agency of Human Services
Osgood Bldg., Waterbury Complex
103 S. Main St.
Waterbury, VT  05676        [phone]
David M. Mentasti, Director
Division for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Agency of Human Services
Osgood Bldg., Waterbury Complex
103 S. Main St.
Waterbury, VT  05676        [phone]
Virgin Islands
Sedonie Halbert, Administrator
Division of Disabilities
 & Rehabilitation Services
Dept. of Human Services
Barbel Plaza South
St. Thomas, VI  00802
Virginia
Susan L. Urfsky, Commissioner
Dept. of Rehabilitative Services
Commonwealth of Virginia
4901 Fitzhugh Ave., P.O. Box 11045
Richmond, VA  23230-1045        [phone]
Donald L. Cox, Commissioner
Dept. for the Visually Handicapped,
Commonwealth of Virginia
397 Azalea Ave.
Richmond, VA  23227-3697        [phone]
Washington
Jeanne Munro, Director
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Dept. of Social & Health Services
P.O. Box 45340
Olympia, WA  98504-5340        [phone]
Shirley Smith, Director
Dept. of Services for the Blind
521 East Legion Way, MS: FD-11
Olympia, WA  98504-1422        [phone]
West Virginia
John M. Panza, Director
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
State Board of Rehabilitation
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV  25305        [phone]
Wisconsin
Judy Norman-Nunnery, Administrator
Div. of Vocational Rehabilitation
Dept. of Health and Social Services
1 West Wilson, 8th Floor
P.O. Box 7852
Madison, WI  53702        [phone]
Wyoming
Gary W. Child, Administrator
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Dept. of Employment
1100 Herschler Bldg.
Cheyenne, WY  82002        [phone]
Handicapped and Disabled: The Best Places To Start For Help
ocational Rehabilitation Services
Dept. of Labor & Industry
John Fitch Plaza
Trenton, NJ  08625        [phone]
Jamie Casabianca-Hillton
Executive Director
Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Dept. of Human Services
153 Halsey Street, 6th Floor
P.O. Box 47017
Newark, NJ  07101        [phone]
New Mexico
Terry Brigance, Director
Division of Vocational Re
Federal Medical Programs For Eld
How do you know if you qualify for Medicare or Medicaid?  The Medicare Program is a federal health insurance program for persons over 65 years of age and certain disabled persons.  It is funded through Social Security contributions, premiums, and general revenue.  The Medicaid Program is a joint federal/state program which provides medical services to the needy and the medically needy.  Eligibility and services for this program vary from state to state.  To locate an office near you, look in the blue pages of your phone book under Human Services or:
       Contact:
    Medicare Hotline
    Health Care Financing Administration
    330 Independence Ave., SW
    Washington, DC  20201
    [phone]
    [phone]
This hotline can provide you with information regarding Medicare, Medicaid, and Medigap questions.  They can refer you to the proper people to answer your questions, as well as provide you with publications on your topic of interest.  This is also the number to call if you suspect abuse or fraud of Medicare or Medicaid, as well as if you suspect improper sales practices of Medigap policies...
Federal Medical Programs For Elderly, Disabled And Low Income
Federal Medical Programs For Eld
ANILINE DYES
ARAN DUCHENNE SPINAL MUSCULAR DY
CARCINOMA
CARMUSTINE
CENTENARIANS
CATAPHASIA
CESAREANS
CHORIOCARCINOMA
CHINESE RESTAURANT SYNDROME
CYCLIC IDIOPATHIC EDEMA
COMPUTER ACCESS
DIOXIN
CYSTINURIA
ECLAMPSIA
ELDERLY
DPT VACCINE (Diptheria-Pertussis
FRIEDREICH'S ATAXIA
GASTRIC BUBBLE
FIBRINOLYSIS
FLUOROSCOPY
GYRATE ATROPHY
HARADA'S DISEASE
HIVES
GERIATRICS
GERONTOLOGY
ISCHEMIA
ISOLATED IGA DEFICIENCY
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
IDIOPATHIC HYPERTROPHIC SUBAORTI
MEAT AND POULTRY
MEGAVITAMIN THERAPY
MEIGE'S SYNDROME  (FACIAL DYSTON
LEUKOARAIOSIS
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS
NEUROFIBROMATOSIS
OPHTHALMIA NEONATORUM
METASTATIC TUMORS
OSTEOSCLEROSIS
PANCREATITIS
PERICARDIAL TAMPONADE
PNEUMOCOCCAL INFECTIONS
OSTEITIS DEFORMANS
POLYNEURITIS
POTASSIUM
PSEUDOHYPO-PARATHYROIDISM
PYELONEPHRITIS
RENAL DISORDERS
POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE (PKD)
ROOT CARIES
SCHWANNOMA
SCLERODERMA
SEX HORMONES
SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS
TEEN PREGNANCY
REPRODUCTIVE DISORDERS
RHABDOMYOSARCOMA
TUBAL LIGATION
product safety defects
Appendix A: 1992 Clinical Studie
TOXIC SHOCK
A New Law Provides Free Health C
Are you pregnant or the parent of young children?  Do you have a child with special needs?  The federal government provides block grants, called Title V, to each state to provide maternal and child (including teens) health care services.  Each state has some latitude as to how they spend the money,  but 30% must go to providing services for children with special health care needs, and 30% for children and adolescents.  The Maternal and Child Health Division of your state Department of Health is responsible for administering the funds.  The states are required by Title V to start establishing 800 numbers to provide information regarding services available in the state (see state by state listing later in this chapter).
Federal law requires that all states provide Medicaid to pregnant women and children through the age of six whose income does not exceed 133% of the poverty line.  Federal poverty thresholds in 1990 were $6,810 for one person, $9,190 for two, $11,570 for three, and $13,950 for four people.  The government is going to raise the age level for Medicaid benefits one year at a time until all children are covered to age eighteen.  Many states have additional benefits for children and programs for children with special needs.  The following states have extended Medicaid coverage:
- Minnesota: covers everyone with income below
    225% of the federal poverty line, or about $31,000.
- Vermont: all children under eighteen with family
    incomes below 225% of the federal poverty line, or about $31,000.
- Washington: all children to age eighteen with
    family incomes 100% of federal poverty line, or about $13,950.
- Wisconsin: children one to six with family
    incomes below 155% of federal poverty line, or about $21,600.
- Maine: all children to age 18 with family incomes
    below 125% of poverty line, or about $17,500.
- 23 states have extended coverage for all pregnant
    women whose incomes are 100% of poverty line, or about $13,950.
- Several states, such as Ohio and West Virginia,
    have established special programs for children with special health care needs.
There are several ways to find out more about the programs available in your state.  You can call the local department of health (found in the blue pages in your phone book), or the state Department of Health and the Maternal and Child Health Hotlines (listed below).  Each year states enact new legislation to help provide health care for those in need.  Your state representative can keep you updated regarding new legislation...
A New Law Provides Free Health Care To Children
A New Law Provides Free Health C
AMYLOIDOSIS
ANTIHISTAMINES
ANTIMETABOLITES
AORTITIS
BIRTH DEFECTS
BRONCHITIS
BLOOD SUBSTITUTES
CHILD SUPPORT
CHARCOAL BROILING OF MEAT
CUSHING'S DISEASE
CONDOMS
DIABETES
DEMENTIA
DRY EYES
DYSTONIA
DRINKING AND CANCER
HYPERCALCIURIA
INFECTIOUS EYE DISEASES
GAUCHER'S DISEASE
HEALTH STATISTICS
LACTATION
LIFESTYLE
LITHOTRIPSY
KAPOSI'S SARCOMA
KERATOSIS PALMARIS ET PLANTARIS
MALARIA
MENTAL HEALTH IN CHILDREN
NEONATAL ASPHYXIA
MALABSORPTIVE DISEASE
ORPHAN DRUGS
ORTHOKERATOLOGY
PINK EYE
PITUITARY TUMORS
OPPENHEIM'S DISEASE
PLEURISY
POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY
PREGNANCY
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
RARE DISEASES
RESPIRATORY DISEASES
ROTAVIRUS
ROTHMUND-THOMPSON SYNDROME
SEZARY SYNDROME
STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROME
TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF DRUGS
UREMIA
UVEITIS
SEGAWA'S DYSTONIA
VENEZUELAN EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS
WEGENER'S GRANULOMATOSIS
medicare fraud and abuse
GETTING INVOLVED IN CHANGING THE
6Maternal and Infant Care Hotlines
Alabama
Maternal and Infant Care
434 Monroe St.
Montgomery, AL  36103        [phone]
        [phone] Stork Line
Referral Information        [phone]
This hotline can refer people to local maternal and infant health centers.
Alaska
Division of Public Assistance
Department of Health and Social Services
P.O. Box H
Juneau, AK  99811        [phone]
Arizona
Information Referral Service
1515 East Osbourne at the Annex
Phoenix, AZ  85014        [phone]
Health Care Referral        [phone]
Arkansas
Section of Maternal and Child Health
Arkansas State Department of Health
4815 W. Markham
Little Rock, AR  72205        [phone]
Health Care Clearinghouse        [phone]
This hotline can refer you to local resources.
California
Maternal and Child Health
State Department of Health
714 P. St., Room 740
Sacramento, CA  95814        [phone]
        (800) BABY-999 (222-9999)
This hotline can refer you to local maternal and child health resources.
Colorado
Family Health Services
Colorado Department of Health
4210 East 11th Ave.        [phone]
Denver, CO  80220        [phone]
This hotline can refer you to local maternal and child health resources.
Connecticut
Connecticut Association for Human Services
880 Asylum Ave.
Hartford, CT  06105        [phone]
INFOLINE- The following numbers can refer you to the appropriate resources in your area:
North West Region        [phone]
South Central Region        [phone]
North East Region        [phone]
South East Region        [phone]
North Central Region        [phone]
South West Region        [phone]
Baby-Your-Baby        [phone]
Delaware
Division of Public Health
Health and Social Services Department
P.O. Box 637
Dover, DE  19901        [phone]
Help Line        (800) 451-HELP
The Helpline can refer you to local health services, as well as provide you with other state services and information.
District of Columbia
Office of Maternal And Child Health
Commission of Public Health
1660 L St NW, Suite 907
Washington, DC 20036        800-MOM-BABY
Florida
Maternal and Child Health
Health and Rehabilitative Services Department
1317 Winewood Blvd.        [phone]
Tallahassee, FL  32399        (800) 451-BABY
This hotline can refer you to local maternal and child health resources.
Georgia
Family Health Services Section
Division of Public Health
Department of Human Resources
878 Peachtree St., NE
Suite 217        [phone]
Atlanta, GA  30309        [phone]
This hotline can refer you to local maternal and child health resources.
Hawaii
Family Health Services Division
State of Hawaii
Department of Health
741-A Sunset Ave.        [phone]
Honolulu, HI  96816        [phone]
This number can refer you to local maternal and child health resources.
Idaho
Bureau of Maternal and Child Health
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
450 W. State St.        [phone]
Boise, ID  83720        [phone]
This number can refer you to local maternal and child health resources.
Illinois
Department of Public Health
535 W. Jefferson St.
Springfield, IL  62761        [phone]
Contact your local health department.
Indiana
Division of Maternal and Child Health
Indiana State Board of Health
1330 W. Michigan St., #23D
Indianapolis, IN  46206        [phone]
Family Wellness Health Line        [phone]
This hotline can refer you to local resources for help.
Family and Community Health
Department of Public Health
Lucas State Office Bldg.
Des Moines, IA  50319        [phone]
Healthy Families        [phone]
This hotline can refer you to local resources.
Kansas
Electronic Data Systems- Recipients Assistance
P.O. Box 4649        [phone]
Topeka, KS  66604        [phone]
SRS- Division of Medical Services
915 SW Harrison, Room 628S
Docking State Office Building
Topeka, KS  66612        [phone]
Kentucky
Division of Maternal and Child Health
Department of Health Services
State Department of Human Resources
275 East Main St.        [phone]
Frankfort, KY  40621        [phone]
This hotline can refer you to local maternal and child health resources.
Louisiana
Department of Health and Hospitals
325 Loyola Ave.        [phone]
New Orleans, LA  70112        (800) 922-DIAL
This hotline can refer you to local resources.
Maine
Division of Maternal and Child Health
Department of Human Services
151 Capitol St.
State House- Station 11
Augusta, ME  04333        [phone]
        [phone] or [phone]
This hotline can answer you maternal and child health questions.
Maryland
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
201 W. Preston St., 5th Fl.
Baltimore, MD  21201        [phone]
(MAC- Maryland Access to Care Program)
        [phone]
This 800 number can refer you to local services.
Massachusetts
Maternal and Child Health Section
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
150 Tremont St.
Boston, MA  02111        [phone]
The following numbers can refer you to the proper maternal and child health resources:
Boston Region        [phone]
Central Region        [phone]
North East Region        [phone]
South East Region        [phone]
West Region        [phone]
Michigan
Bureau of Community Health Services
Michigan Department of Public Health
3500 North Logan St.
P.O. Box 30035
Lansing, MI  38909        [phone]
        (800) 26-BIRTH
This hotline can refer you to local resources for all your health and human services needs.
Minnesota
Department of Human Services
444 Lafayette Rd.
St. Paul, MN  55155        [phone]
Maternal and Child Health Referrals
        [phone]
Health and Human Services        [phone]
Mississippi
Department of Health
2423 N. State St.        [phone]
Jackson, MS  39216        [phone]
This hotline can refer you to local health resources.
Missouri
Division of Child and Family Health Care
Department of Health
P.O. Box 570
Jefferson City, MO  65102
        [phone] TELL-LINK
Montana
Health Services and Medical Facilities Division
Department of Health and
    Environmental Sciences
Cogswell Building        [phone]
Helena, MT  59601        [phone]
This hotline can refer you to local maternal and child health resources.
Nebraska
Maternal and Child Health
State Department of Health
301 Centennial Mall South
P.O. Box 95007
Lincoln, NE  68509        [phone]
Healthy Mother/Healthy Baby Coalition
        [phone]
Nevada
Family Health Services
Nevada Health Division
Kinkhead Building, #200
State Department of Human Resources
505 East King St., Room 205
Carson City, NV  89710        [phone]
        [phone] ext. 4885
This hotline can refer you to local maternal and child health resources.
New Hampshire
Helpline
2 Industrial Park Dr.        [phone]
Concord, NH  03301        [phone]
This 24-hour helpline for social services answers questions regarding emergency health, spouse or child abuse, suicide, food, housing, clothing, alcohol and drug problems, and more.
New Jersey
Maternal and Infant Health
New Jersey Department of Health
363 W. State St.        [phone]
Trenton, NJ  08625        [phone]
This office can answer questions regarding maternal and infant health, and can refer to clinics for prenatal, and child health programs.  People looking for other health services should contact your local health department.
New Mexico
Department Of Health
1190 St. Francis Dr.
Santa Fe, NM  87502        [phone]
The Department of Health can refer you to your local district for further information and help.
Information Center
DD Planning Council
435 St. Michael's Dr.
Bldg. D        [phone]
Santa Fe, NM  97501        [phone]
This is an information center for New Mexicans with disabilities and BABYNET.  They can refer people to clinics, and handle referrals for prenatal, postnatal and well-baby care.  They have an information database to direct you to services in your area.
New York
Growing Up Healthy
New York State Department of Health
8th Floor
Room 821
Empire State Plaza        [phone]
Albany, NY  12237        [phone]
This hotline can provide you with information on receiving low-cost pregnancy testing, prenatal and post natal care, as well as information on where to obtain well-baby care.
North Carolina
Care Line
Department of Human Resources
325 N. Salisbury St.        [phone]
Raleigh, NC  27603        [phone]
This hotline can answer your questions regarding where to obtain health care and other human services, such as welfare, food stamps, and other entitlement programs.
North Dakota
Division of Maternal and Child Health
State Department of Health
    and Consolidated Labs
600 E Boulevard Ave.
State Capitol Building        [phone]
Bismarck, ND  58505        [phone]
This hotline can provide you with information on family planning, health promotion and education, WIC, and other maternal and child health information.
Children With Special Health Care Needs
Department of Human Services
State Capitol Building        [phone]
Bismarck, ND  58505        [phone] x2436
This hotline can provide answers to all your question regarding children with special health care needs.  They have information on case management, special education, medical specialties, dental care, hospitalization, and much more.
Healthy Babies Health Line
Bureau of Maternal and Child Health
Ohio Department of Health
P.O. Box 118        [phone]
Columbus, OH  43266        (800) 624-BABY
This hotline can direct you to prenatal, postnatal and well baby clinics, as well as your local WIC, Medicaid, and other human services offices.
Oklahoma
Health Line
P.O. Box 53551
Department of Health
Oklahoma City, OK  73152        [phone]
This health line can refer you to helpful clinics in the Oklahoma City area.
Community Council of Central Oklahoma
Information and Referral
P.O. Box 675
Oklahoma City, OK  73101        [phone]
This health line deals with all health concerns, referring people to health clinics in Oklahoma, Canadian and Cleveland counties.
Oregon
Safe Net
Multnamah County
426 SW Stark
Portland, OR  97204        (800) SAFE-NET
This hotline handles maternal and child health care needs (including teens).  They deal with such issues as primary care, family planning, and have a roster of private physicians and clinics.
Pennsylvania
Health Hotline
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Division of Health Promotion
P.O. Box 90, Room 1003
Health and Welfare Building        [phone]
Harrisburg, PA  17108        [phone]
This hotline can provide you with community clinic information, immunizations, AIDS/STD testing, some prenatal and well-baby care, but no referrals to doctors, hospitals, or primary care.
Rhode Island
Right Start
Rhode Island Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill, Room 302
Providence, RI  02908        [phone]
This hotline is designed to hook up uninsured Pregnant women with health clinics in their area.  They can also direct you to early childhood well-baby centers.
South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Health
1st Nine Care Line- MH
Robert Mills Complex
Box 101106        [phone]
Columbia, SC  29211        [phone]
This hotline serves pregnant women and women with children under the age of one.  For other health care questions contact your local health department.
South Dakota
Health Services
Department of Health
Foss Bldg.        [phone]
Pierre, SD  57501        [phone]
This office can refer you to community health services, WIC, emergency services, maternal and child health care, and health promotion.
Tennessee
Maternal and Child Health Section
Tennessee Department of Health
    and Environment
Bureau of Health Services
525 Cordell Coll
Nashville, TN  37210        (800) 428-BABY (2229)
Although this hotline is set up to handle calls from pregnant women and mothers, they can direct all callers to local health services.
Texas
BABY LOVE
Maternal and Child Health
Texas Department of Health
1100 West 49th St.
Austin, TX  78756        [phone]
        (800) 4-Baby Love (422-2956)
This office can refer you to local health centers, child health clinics, WIC and Medicaid offices, and other well baby resources.
Maternal & Infant Health
44 Medical Drive
Salt Lake City, UT  84116        [phone]
Pregnancy Risk Line        [phone]
Medicine, Drugs and Chemicals        [phone]
Vermont
Medical Services
Vermont Department of Health
1193 North Ave., P. O. Box 70
Burlington, VT  05402        (800) 649-HELP
This hotline deals only with pregnancies, and can refer you to different agencies. For all other health concerns contact your local health department.
Virginia
Department of Health
400 James Madison Building
109 Governor St.
Richmond, VA  23219        [phone]
Contact your local health department.
Washington
Department of Health
1112 SE Quince, M/S:  ET-21
Olympia, WA  98504        [phone]
Contact your local health department.
West Virginia
Division of Maternal and Child Health
State Department of Health
1411 Virginia St., E        [phone]
Charleston, WV  25301        [phone]
This office handles women and children's services, referrals to local health centers, early intervention programs, WIC, family planning, high risk pregnancy programs, pediatricians, birthing centers, dental heal, cancer prevention, and adolescent pregnancy programs.
Client Services
Health and Human Resources Department
State Capitol Complex        [phone]
Charleston, WV  25305        [phone]
This hotline can answer questions regarding case eligibility for benefits, and can refer callers to local health centers.
Wisconsin
Division of Health
Health and Social Services Department
1 W. Wilson St.
Madison, WI  53703        [phone]
Contact your local health department.
Wyoming
Division of Public Health
Department of Health
Hathaway Bldg.
Cheyenne, WY  82002        [phone]
This office can refer you to local health care services.
A New Law Provides Free Health Care To Children
How To Get Drug Companies To Fil
Leave it to the government to know where you can get free AZT, Halcion, Valium or Motrin but not make any effort to tell you about it.  The U.S. Senate's Special Committee on Aging recently published a report on how certain eligible groups, including the elderly and the poor, can actually get their much needed prescription drugs free of charge directly from the companies that manufacture them.  Here's what the committee discovered:
Taking prescription medications is often a matter of life and death for millions of Americans, yet many just can't afford the drugs they need simply because they're too expensive.  Many are forced to choose between paying for food or their medications, especially the elderly.  The relative lack of prescription drug insurance has been compounded by prescription cost increases that can actually surpass the rate of inflation by four times.
Though not widely known, many drug companies have programs that offer many prescription drugs free of charge to poor and other vulnerable groups that cannot afford them.  However, these free drug programs are being used by only a small number of people that could truly benefit from them.  And to add to this, the programs often require long waiting times for qualified patients to receive their free medications from drug manufacturers.
The Pharmaceutical Manufacturer's Association (PMA) has established a Directory of Prescription Drug Indigent Programs, which lists up-to-date information on individual manufacturers' patient programs.  Although the directory does not always identify the drugs manufactured, it still should be your first call...
How To Get Drug Companies To Fill Your Prescription For Free
Contact:
    Pharmaceutical Manufacturer's Association
    (800) PMA-INFO
Appendix B contains an alphabetical list of all drugs currently covered under Prescription Drug Indigent Programs, as well as the manufacturer that supplies them.  We have also included some helpful tips and questions you should ask when contacting the programs:
1)    If a drug is not listed in the directory, it still may be provided by the company.  You should call the manufacturer directly to check.
2)    Ask about the eligibility requirements.  Some companies require that you have a limited income or no insurance coverage, while others require only that you get a doctor's referral.
3)    Ask about the enrollment process.  Many drug companies require a phone call or letter from your doctor.
4)    Find out how you will receive the prescription drugs, and how you can get refills.  Most companies send the medications directly to your doctor.  There have been some problems with delays in receiving the drugs, so check to see what the company's shipping schedule is, and what you or your doctor should do if there is a problem.
See Appendix B for a list of drugs and Manufacturer Indigent Programs.
How To Get Drug Companies To Fill Your Prescription For Free
It's The Law: Care At Hospital E
If you walk into an emergency room, do they have to treat you?  Emergency rooms are now required by federal law to provide an initial screening to assess a patient's condition, which is designed to stop the automatic transfer of people unable to pay.  Emergency rooms must also treat emergency situations until they are stabilized, then they can refer  you to other hospitals or clinics for further treatment.  Emergency medicine encompasses the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability for patients in health crises. It also includes interventions necessary to stabilize the patient, as well as short-term assessment of the patient's condition beyond the immediate life, limb, and disability threats.  If you feel you have been denied service, or received insufficient care, you should complain to your regional Health Care Financing Administration, who then will investigate your complaint.  Because of the increase in the number of people who cannot afford or do not qualify for health insurance, many people wait to seek treatment until the situation becomes so terrible they end up in the emergency room.  People are also using the emergency room as their primary care physician.  By using some of your other options to receive health care, you can receive needed treatments sooner and from more appropriate sources...
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It's The Law: Care At Hospital E
ADRENAL GLAND DISORDERS
AGAMMAGLOBULINEMIA
AMBIGUOUS GENITALIA
APLASTIC ANEMIA
ATHETOSIS
ARTHROSCOPY
BRAIN TUMORS
BRAIN
CHURG-STRAUSS SYNDROME
CHORIONIC VILLUS SAMPLING
DEGENERATIVE BASAL GANGLIA DISEA
CUTIS LAXA
DEPTH PERCEPTION
DRUG ALLERGY
DRUG ABUSE
DUST INHALATION DISEASES
DYSPEPSIA
DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
EPISTAXIS
EYE EXERCISES
ECTOPIC PREGNANCY
EPIKERATOPHAKIA
GILLES DE LA TOURETTE'S DISEASE
GRANULOCYTOPENIA
FABRY'S DISEASE
FOOD SAFETY
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
HEART TRANSPLANTS
HYPERPARATHYROIDISM
GYNECOMASTIA
HAVERHILL FEVER  (Rat Bite Fever
ICELAND DISEASE
INSOMNIA
INTERLEUKIN-2 THERAPY
HYPOTENSION
JUVENILE RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
JUXTAGLOMERULAR HYPERPLASIA
LARYNX CANCER
INTRAUTERINE GROWTH RETARDATION
LICHEN PLANUS
LIPID TRANSPORT DISORDERS
MANIC-DEPRESSIVE PSYCHOSIS
MEASLES
LENS IMPLANTS
NEPHROCALCINOSIS
NEUROSCLEROSIS
NIGHT BLINDNESS
ORTHODONTICS
OSTEOGENESIS
MECONIUM ASPIRATION SYNDROME
PARS PLANITIS
POLLEN  ALLERGY
PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS
RIVER BLINDNESS
SCHOOL HEALTH
OSTEOGENIC SARCOMA
SHORT STATURE
SIAMESE TWINS
SYNOVITIS
TAY-SACH'S DISEASE
TEENAGERS
TESTICULAR CANCER
URTICARIA
SEXUALITY
VINCRISTINE
VON RECKLINGHAUSEN'S DISEASE
WERNER'S SYNDROME
free medical care
VETERAN'S DRUG & ALCOHOL TREATME
Regional Health Care Financing
    Administration Offices
* Region 1
JF Kennedy Federal Building
Government Center
Boston, MA  02203        [phone]
* Region 2
26 Federal Plaza
JK Javits Federal Building
New York, NY  10278        [phone]
* Region 3
3535 Market St., Gateway Building
P.O. Box 7760
Philadelphia, PA  19101        [phone]
* Region 4
101 Marietta Tower
Atlanta, GA  30323        [phone]
* Region 5
105 W. Adams St.
Chicago, IL  60603        [phone]
* Region 6
1200 Main Tower Building
Dallas, TX  75202        [phone]
* Region 7
601 E 12th St.
Federal Building
Kansas City, MO  64106        [phone]
* Region 8
1961 Stout St.
Federal Office Building
Denver, CO  80294        [phone]
* Region 9
75 Hawthorne St.
San Francisco, CA  94105        [phone]
* Region 10
2201 Sixth Ave.
Blanchard Plaza
Mail Stop RX-40
Seattle, WA  98121        [phone]
It's The Law: Care At Hospital Emergency Rooms are
Physicians Who Volunteer In Your
Where are the free clinics in your area?  Do you have volunteer physician groups near you? Your local medical society can be a great resource to answer these questions.  Although service varies from place to place, most medical societies know about the different county programs, groups of physicians who volunteer their services, free clinics, and other helpful information, and can refer you to the appropriate place for help.  Several of the societies actually assist people in making appointments, while others direct you to an initial screening with the health department.  According to a recent American Medical Association survey, physicians average 6.6 hours per week of free or reduced fee care.  This amounts to $ 6.8 billion annually.  To find out if there are local opportunities available for you:
       Contact:
    Your State Medical Association
    (See listing below)))
Physicians Who Volunteer In Your Area
Physicians Who Volunteer In Your
ALLERGIC RHINITIS
ALPHA-1-ANTITRYPSIN DEFICIENCY
AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS
ANGINA PECTORIS
ANIMAL RESEARCH
ANXIETY ATTACKS
ANKYLOSIS SPONDYLITIS
ARTIFICIAL HEARTS
APHASIA
BRONCHIECTASIS
BED WETTING
CHRONIC BRONCHITIS
CHANCROID
DEAFNESS
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
COMAS
FRUITS & VEGETABLES
GENETIC PANCREA
DISCOID LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS
ELECTRIC BLANKETS
HODEOLUM
HYPERGLYCEMIA
JUICING
HEALTH CARE POLICY
HEALTH FACILITIES
MYCOSIS FUNGOIDES
NEURODERMATITIS
NEUROSCIENCE
MUCOPOLY- SACCHARIDOSIS
OSTEOPOROSIS
PARANOIA
PENICILLIN
PEYRONIE'S DISEASE
NUTRITIONAL LABELING
PINWORMS
POLYOSTOTIC FIBROUS DYSPLASIA
SARCOIDOSIS
SEX DETERMINATION
SPOUSAL ABUSE
TENDONITIS
THROMBOCYTOPENIA
TRANSFUSIONAL HEMOSIDEROSIS
VASECTOMIES
VIRUSES
WOLFF-PARKINSON- WHITE SYNDROME
health and safety hazards at wor
VARICELLA
licensed professionals
Medical Association Hotlines
Alabama
Medical Association of the State of Alabama
19  S. Jackson St.
Montgomery, AL  36102        [phone]
Alaska
Alaska Medical Society
4107 Laurel St.
Anchorage, AK  99508        [phone]
Arizona
Arizona Medical Association
810 W. Bethany Home Rd.
Phoenix, AZ  85103        [phone]
Arkansas
Arkansas Medical Association
10310 W. Markum, #222
Little Rock, AR  72205        [phone]
California
California Medical Association
P.O. Box 7690
San Francisco, CA  94120        [phone]
Colorado
Colorado Medical Society
P.O. Box 17550
Denver, CO  80217        [phone]
Connecticut
Connecticut Medical Association
160 St. Ronan St.
New Haven, CT  06511        [phone]
Delaware
Delaware Medical Association
1925 Lovering Ave.
Wilmington, DE  19806        [phone]
District of Columbia
D.C. Medical Society
1707 L St., NW
Washington, DC  20036        [phone]
Florida
Florida Medical Association
760 Riverside Ave., P.O. Box 2411
Jacksonville, FL  32204        [phone]
Georgia
Georgia Medical Association
938 Peachtree St., NE
Atlanta, GA  30309        [phone]
Hawaii
Hawaii Medical Association
1360 S. Bevetania
Honolulu, HI  96814        [phone]
Idaho
Idaho Medical Association
P.O. Box 2668
Boise, ID  83701        [phone]
Illinois
Illinois Medical Society
20 N. Michigan Ave.
Suite 700
Chicago, IL  60602        [phone]
Indiana
Indiana State Medical Society
322 Canal Walk
Indianapolis, IN  46202        [phone]
Iowa Medical Society
1001 Grand Ave.
W. Des Moines, IA  50265        [phone]
Kansas
Kansas Medical Society
623 SW 10th Ave.
Topeka, KS  66612        [phone]
Kentucky
Kentucky Medical Association
301 N. Jurstbourne Parkway
Suite 200
Louisville, KY  40222        [phone]
Louisiana
Louisiana Medical Society
3501 N. Causeway
Metairie, LA  70002        [phone]
Maine
Maine Medical Association
P.O. Box 190
Manchester, ME  04351        [phone]
Maryland
Maryland Medical Society
1211 Cathedral St.
Baltimore, MD  21201        [phone]
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Medical Society
1440 Main St.
Waltham, MA  02154        [phone]
Michigan
Michigan Medical Society
120 W. Saginaw St.
E. Lansing, MI  48823        [phone]
Minnesota
Minnesota Medical Association
2221 University Ave., SE, #400
Minneapolis, MN  55414        [phone]
Mississippi
Mississippi Medical Association
735 Riverside Dr.
Jackson, MS  39202        [phone]
Missouri
Missouri Medical Association
113 Madison St.
P.O. Box 1028
Jefferson, MO 65102        [phone]
Montana
Montana Medical Association
2021 11th Ave., Suite #1
Helena, MT  59601        [phone]
Nebraska
Nebraska Medical Association
233 S. 13th St., Suite #1512
Lincoln, NE  68508        [phone]
Nevada
Nevada Medical Association
3660 Baker West #101
Reno, NV  89509        [phone]
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Medical Society
7 North State St.
Concord, NH  03301        [phone]
New Jersey
New Jersey Medical Society
2 Princess Rd.
Lawrenceville, NJ  08648        [phone]
New Mexico
New Mexico Medical Society
7770 Jefferson N.E.
Suite #400
Albuquerque, NM  87109        [phone]
New York
New York Medical Society
420 Lakeville Rd.
Lakesuccess, NY  11042        [phone]
North Carolina
North Carolina Medical Society
P.O. Box 27167
Raleigh, NC  27611        [phone]
North Dakota
North Dakota Medical Association
204 West Thayer Ave.
Bismark, ND  58501        [phone]
Ohio State Medical Association
1500 Lake Shore Dr.
Columbus, OH  43017        [phone]
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Medical Association
601 N.W. Expressway
Oklahoma City, OK  73118        [phone]
Oregon
Oregon State Medical Association
5210 South Corbett
Portland, OR  97201        [phone]
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State Medical Society
777 E. Parl Dr.
P.O. Box 8820
Harrisburg, PA  17105        [phone]
Rhode Island
Rhode Island State Medical Society
106 Francis St.
Providence, RI  02903        [phone]
South Carolina
South Carolina State Medical Association
P.O. Box 11188
Columbia, SC  29211        [phone]
South Dakota
South Dakota State Medical Association
1323 S. Minnesota Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD  57105        [phone]
Share Care is a special program in South Dakota for low income Medicare recipients in which doctors accept Medicare payment in full (no deductibles or co-payments). 50-60% of the doctors in the state participate. You can apply for a card with the Association.
Tennessee
Tennessee State Medical Association
P.O. Box 120909
Nashville, TN  37212        [phone]
They have the Tennessee Medical Access Program for people over 65 and a referral program through half of the county health agencies.
Texas
Texas State Medical Association
401 W. 15th St.
Austin, TX  78701        [phone]
The local societies can refer you to places in your area for free or low-cost care.
Utah State Medical Association
540 E. 500 S.
Salt Lake City, UT  84102        [phone]
Vermont
Vermont State Medical Association
Box H
Montpelier, VT  05601        [phone]
Virginia
Virginia State Medical Association
4205 Dover Rd.
Richmond, VA  23221        [phone]
Some local societies have information regarding pilot programs in their areas, as well as the Medallion Program for Medicaid-managed care.
Washington
Washington State Medical Association
2033 6th Ave., Suite 900
Seattle, WA  98121        [phone]
West Virginia
West Virginia State Medical Association
4307 MacCorkle Ave., SE
Charleston, WV  25304        [phone]
Wisconsin
Wisconsin State Medical Association
P.O. Box 1109
Madison, WI  53701        [phone]
Wyoming
Wyoming State Medical Association
P.O. Drawer 4009
Cheyenne, WY  82003        [phone]
Physicians Who Volunteer In Your Area
Handicapped and Disabled: The Be
If you are disabled or handicapped and need help becoming more independent, there are hundreds of sources of free help and money from federal, state, local, private, and non-profit organizations.
The help available ranges from free information services, self-help groups (for specific disabilities and disabilities in general), free legal aid, and independent living programs, to free money for education, job training, living expenses, transportation, equipment and mobility aids.  You can even get money to have your home retrofitted to make it more accessible to your specific handicap.  And if you're denied any of these programs or services, there are several free sources of legal help to make sure that you get what you're entitled to.
The three best places where you should begin your search for information about services and money programs for the disabled and handicapped are:
Handicapped and Disabled: The Best Places To Start For Help
Handicapped and Disabled: The Be
ANALGESIC-ASSOCIATED NEPHROPATHY
ANAPHORESIS
ANEURYSMS
BAD BREATH
ARTERIOSCLEROSIS
BONE DISORDERS
BEHAVIOR AND HEALTH
BREASTFEEDING
BRAIN INJURIES
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
BRUCELLOSIS
COLOR BLINDNESS
CHRYSOTHERAPY
DERMATOMYOSITIS
DIFFUSE SCLEROSIS
DEMYELINATING DISEASES
ENDOCARDITIS
EPIGLOTTITIS
DRINKING WATER
ENCOPRESIS
GINGIVITIS
GRANULOMATOUS DISEASE
HEARING LOSS
EXTENDED CARE FACILITY
FEVERS
HYALINE MEMBRANE DISEASE
HYPERLIPOPROTEINEMIA
HYPERVENTILATION
HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA
INCONTINENCE
JOSEPH'S DISEASE
KERATOMILEUSIS
HYPOSPADIAS
LIVER DISORDERS
LOW BIRTHWEIGHT
MENINGITIS
MENTAL ILLNESS
LACTOSE INTOLERANCE
MIGRAINES
MOYA-MOYA DISEASE
PANNICULITIS
PERICARDITIS
METABOLIC DISORDERS
PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA
POSTNATAL CARE
PROGRESSIVE MULTIFOCAL LEUKOENCE
PROSTHODONTICS
PSEUDOGOUT
PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE
SICKLE CELL
STRABISMUS
THROMBOLYSIS
TRANSFUSIONS
TRICHINOSIS
VOCAL CHORD PARALYSIS
RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS
RH FACTOR
WEBER-CHRISTIAN DISEASE
The Social Security Administration
Your State Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
    Client Assistance Programs
In this Section, you'll find descriptions and listings of contacts for these three programs, along with several additional best places for self-help and aid for handicapped or disabled individuals..
Handicapped and Disabled: The Best Places To Start For Help
The Social Security Administration
Your State Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
    Client Assistance Programs
In this Section, you'll find descriptions and listings of contacts for these three programs, along with several additional best places for self-help and aid for handicapped or disabled individuals..
Our Survey Of 100 Doctors
After this experience, my staff performed an undercover investigation in which we approached one hundred cardiologists around the country with the same problem.  Here is what we found:
    * 4% said they would examine her even if she did not have money or insurance.
    * 5% said they would not examine her but had other suggestions that proved to be     helpful.
    * 25% said they would not examine her, and suggested other solutions that proved of     no value.
    * 66% said that they would not see her and had no idea where to turn.
It's interesting that 91% of some of our country's top health professionals have no idea where to turn to if you don't have health insurance. If you would like more background on our study of cardiologists, just call our office: [phone].
What follows in this section is a listing of those places, both nationally and locally, you can turn to for free health care and treatment. Some programs will take you only if you can't afford treatment or have no health insurance coverage, while other programs will take you no matter who you are, rich or poor.
FREE TREATMENT FOR RICH AND POOR wou
free medical care for rich and p
Each year hundreds of thousands of patients receive free medical care by some of the best doctors in the world.  Medical research professionals receive millions of dollars each year to study the latest causes, cures and treatments to various diseases or illnesses.  If your health condition is being studied somewhere, you may qualify for what is called a "clinical trial" and get treatment for free.  These clinical trials can also be used when your doctor recommends an experimental new treatment.
There are several ways to find out about ongoing clinical trials across the nation. Your first call should be to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center.  NIH is the federal government's focal point for health research and is one of the world's foremost biomedical research centers.  The Clinical Center is a 540-bed hospital that has facilities and services to support research at NIH.  They also have an adjacent Ambulatory Care Research Facility that provides additional space and facilities for out-patient research.  Your doctor should contacttt
Free Medical Care for Rich and Poor By the Best Doctors in the World
free medical care for rich and p
ALBRIGHT'S SYNDROME
ANAPLASIS
ANTHRAX
BARLOW'S SYNDROME
BRADYCARDIA
BOVINE GROWTH HORMONE
CERVICAL DISORDERS
BURKITT'S LYMPHOMA
CHICKEN POX
CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH DISEASE
CICATRICIAL PEMPHIGOID
CHOLESTEROL
CONTACT DERMATITIS
COUGHING
COLD SORES
FAMILY HEALTH
FIBROMUSCULAR HYPERPLASIA
DEATH
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
FLUORESCEIN ANGIOGRAPHY
FLUORIDATION
GENETICS
GERMAN MEASLES
HEAT STROKE
FOOD LABELING
GALACTOSEMIA
HYPOTHERMIA
INTRAOCULAR LENSES
KEARNS-SAYRE SYNDROME
HYPERTENSION
LOCKJAW (Tetanus)
LOMUSTINE
LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE
LIPID STORAGE DISEASES
PERINATAL SERVICES
THE PILL
PLASMA CELL CANCER
RADON
NONPRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SPINA BIFIDA
SYRINGOMYELIA
TANGIER DISEASE
THORACIC-OUTLET SYNDROME
TORTICOLLIS
REGIONAL ENTERITIS
YELLOW FEVER
VETERINARY FOOD AND MEDICINE
XEROPHTALMIA
The Patient Referral Line
    [phone]
to find out if your diagnosis is being studied, and to be put in contact with the primary investigator who can then tell if you meet the requirements for the study.  An information brochure is available describing the Clinical Center programs.
       Contact:
    Clinical Center
    National Institutes of Health
    Bethesda, MD 20892
    [phone]
If your doctor diagnoses you for a disease but you can't afford treatment, you should check to see whether the National Institutes of Health is studying the disease and looking for patients to be treated at no cost.
In 1991, the Clinical Center at NIH in Bethesda, Maryland, treated 163,687 patients--so it's not as if only the lucky or the rich get to take part in the clinical studies.  Keep in mind, though, that most doctors aren't even aware of what is being studied at NIH and probably won't think of a clinical study as an option for you--so you may very well have to tell your doctor that NIH is looking for patients with your diagnosis.  The list of diseases studied at NIH includes almost everything from writers' cramp and lupus, to AIDS and PMS.
Referring doctors and dentists are welcome to visit their patients at the Clinical Center.  When a patient is discharged, the referring doctor or dentist receives a full report on the results of studies and the treatment given.  Cooperation of doctors, dentists and patients is appreciated for follow-up observation of patients after they have been discharged.
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Patient Referrals
Again, patients are admitted to the Clinical Center only on referral by a doctor or dentist.  Your complete diagnosis and medical history is necessary for admission.
Your doctor should make preliminary inquiries by telephone to determine if your diagnosis may be of interest to investigators.  If your disease is under active investigation, your doctor may be asked to submit the diagnosis and medical history in writing to the principal investigator.
Your doctor may call the institute contact listed in Appendix A or the patient referral number at [phone].  To obtain telephone numbers of principal investigators or other staff not listed in Appendix A, call [phone].
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Financial Assistance
If necessary, the Clinical Center Social Work Department will help prospective patients with personal problems concerning their admission. This department cannot provide financial assistance to individuals and their families except in certain emergency situations.  For more information, contact the Social Work Department at [phone].
Patients are not financially responsible for medical, surgical or other hospital services performed at the Clinical Center; however, the patient's transportation costs usually cannot be paid.
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Eligibility Requirements
1.    You must be referred by a physician or dentist in private practice, hospital, clinic or other medical organization.
2.    Your specific disease or condition must be under active investigation by NIH physicians at the time of admission.
3.    Each Institute considers your age, weight, sex, general health and length of waiting list to qualify you as a patient for admission. Possibilities for long-term in-patient status and extended follow-up observations may also be considered. Apart from the medical considerations listed above, there are no other restrictions based on race, creed, age, sex or color.
4.    You must have a reasonable understanding of your role in a research study.
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Length of Stay
You will be returned to the care of your referring doctors or institutions, or to your family, when your participation in a study has been completed and your medical condition permits.  The clinical director of the Institute in which you are under study is responsible for making these determinations.
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Accuracy of Information
The information in this section is the most up-to-date possible at the time of publication of this book.  However, each year the Clinical Center publishes a new directory of clinical studies that includes the most recently-funded studies, along with those that continue to be funded.  So to ensure that the following studies are still underway and looking for patients, you'll have to contact the Center.  Also, an up-to-date index of the current clinical studies is carried on the AMA/GTE Telenet Medical Information Network.  Quarterly index updates are available on the information network to Telenet subscribers.
Please turn to Appendix A for a complete list of 1992 Clinical Studies.
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doctors who get grants to study
In addition to the free clinical studies at NIH described in the preceding section, there are thousands of other doctors who get research money and may be able to treat your condition for free.  You can locate these doctors through the Division of Research Grants at NIH.  This office can conduct a CRISP (Computer Retrieval for Information on Scientific Projects) search for you at no charge.  The search can provide you with information on grants awarded to the National Institutes of Health, Food and Drug Administration, and other government research institutions, universities, or hospitals that deal with the topic in which you are interested.  They have a free brochure available that describes their services.
       Contact:
    Division of Research Grants
    5333 Westbard Ave., Room 148
    Bethesda, MD 20895
    [phone]
What follows is an example of a CRISP search done on Headaches/Migraines.  The information you receive includes the title of the study, the investigator, research facility, amount of grant, as well as a detailed description of the purpose of the study...
Doctors Who Get Grants To Study Your Illness
doctors who get grants to study
ACUTE LEUKEMIA
ANTIALPHATRYPSIN
ATHERECTOMY
BLACK LUNG DISEASE
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
COAT'S DISEASE
CHANGE OF LIFE
COXSACKIE VIRUS
COMPULSION
DERMATOLOGY
DEJERINE-SOTTAS DISEASE
ERYTHEMA ELEVATUM DIUTINUM
EPIDERMODYSPLASIA VERRUCIFORMIS
FEEDING IMPAIRMENTS
FANCONI'S ANEMIA
FROEHLICH'S SYNDROME
FLUOROURACIL
HYDROCEPHALUS
HYPOKALEMIC PERIODIC PARALYSIS
HEART ATTACKS
MYOCLONUS
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
MAKARI TEST
MAPLE SYRUP URINE DISEASE
PAGET'S DISEASE
PEPTIC ULCERS
PERIARTERITIS NODOSA
ODOR DISORDERS
ORTHOGNATHIC SURGERY
POST-POLIO SYNDROME
PRIMARY CARE
PSEUDOTUMOR CEREBRI
PUBERTY
POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA
PURPURA
RUBELLA
SCHIZOPHRENIA
SHY-DRAGER SYNDROME
SPASTIC CONDITIONS
SPINOCEREBELLAR DEGENERATION
SUNSCREENS
TACHYCARDIA
SINUSITIS
VASCULITIS
medical bills
VALVULAR HEART DISEASE
CRISP Search Request
    Topic: Headache Research, 1992
Title: Psychophysiological Assessment of Stress in
  Chronic Pain
Investigator: Ohrbach, Richard, SUNY At Buffalo,
  355 Squire Hall Med., Buffalo, NY  14214
Performing Organization: State University of New
  York at Buffalo
Award Amount: $67,303
Title: Neural and Endothelial Regulators of
  Cerebrovascular Tone
Investigator: Brayden, Joseph E., University of
  Vermont, Dept. of Pharmacology, Burlington, VT
  05405
Performing Organization: University of Vermont
  & State Agricultural College
Award Amount: $52,432
Title: Medical Care and Risks of Dysfunctional
  Chronic Pain
Investigator: Von Korff, Michael R., Center for
  Health Studies, 1730 Minor Ave., Suite 1600,
  Seattle, WA  98101-1448
Performing Organization: Group Health Coopera-
 tive of Puget Sound
Award Amount: $73,600
Title: Explanation in the Clinical Setting
Investigator: Buchanan, Bruce G., Intelligent
  Systems Laboratory, Pittsburgh, PA  15260
Performing Organization: University of Pittsburgh
  at Pittsburgh
Award Amount: $499,187
Title: Genetic Epidemiology of Psychiatric Disorders
Investigator: Merikangas, Kathleen R., 40 Temple
  St., Lower Level, New Haven, CT  06510-3223
Performing Organization: Yale University
Award Amount: $65,433
Title: Psychological Treatment of Headache
Investigator: Blanchard, Edward B., 1535 Western
  Ave., Albany, NY  12203
Performing Organization: State University of New
  York at Albany
Award Amount: $116,890
Title: Trigeminal Nerve--Control of the Brain
  Vasculature
Investigator: Moskowitz, Michael A., Massachu-
 setts General Hospital, Fruit St., Boston, MA
  02114
Performing Organization: Massachusetts General
  Hospital
Award Amount: $282,399
Title: Drug and Non-drug Treatment for Adult and
  Pediatric Migraine
Investigator: Andrasik, Frank, University of West
  Florida, 11000 University Parkway, Pensacola,
  FL  32514-5751
Performing Organization: University of West
  Florida
Award Amount: $251,602
Title: Pentosan Polysulfate as Prophylaxis for
  Migraine
Investigator: Bigelow, L.B., National Institute of
  Mental Health, Bethesda, MD
Performing Organization: National Institute of
  Mental Health
Award Amount: $0
Title: Collaborative Studies of Less Common or
  Less Debilitating Neurologic Disorders
Investigator: Roman, G.C., National Institute of
  Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National
  Institutes of Health
Performing Organization: NINDS
Award Amount: $0
Title: Erythema Multiforme--A Clinical Pathogenetic
  Study
Investigator: Weston, William L., University of
  Colorado School of Medicine, 4200 West Ninth
  Ave., Box B153, Denver, CO  80262
Performing Organization: University of Colorado
  Health Sciences Center
Award Amount: $167,349
Title: Drug Dependence Clinical Research Program:
  Neurologic Sequelae of Cocaine Use
Investigator: Rowbotham, Michael C., University
  of California, 401 Parnassus Ave., San Francisco,
  CA  94143
Performing Organization: University of California,
  San Francisco
Award Amount: $74,240
Title: TMD Longitudinal Studies--Clinical/Chronic
  Pain Syndrome: Longitudinal Studies of Tempor-
  mandibular Disorders
Investigator: Dworkin, S.F., University of
  Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle, WA
  98195
Performing Organization: Univeristy of
  Washington
Award Amount: $196,489
Title: TMD Longitudinal Studies--Clinical/Chronic
  Pain Syndrome: Longitudinal Studies of Chronic
  Pain Syndrome in TMD
Investigator: Von Korff, M., University of
  Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle, WA
  98195
Performing Organization: University of
  Washington
Award Amount: $196,489
Title: Compliance in the Physicians' Health Study
Investigator: Glynn, Robert J., Brigham and
  Women's Hospital, 55 Pond Ave.
Performing Organization: Brigham and Women's
  Hospital
Award Amount: $38,563
Title: Cost-Effective Management of HIV-related
  Illnesses
Investigator: Tosteson, Anna, Dartmouth Medical
  School, 1 Medical Center Dr., Lebanon, NH
  03756
Performing Organization: Dartmouth College
Award Amount: $196,911
Title: The Classification of Anxiety Disorders
Investigator: Barlow, David H., State University of
  New York at Albany, 1400 Washington, Ave.,
  Albany, NY  12222
Performing Organization: State University of New
  York at Albany
Award Amount: $233,953
Title: Clinical Stroke Research Center: Stroke
  Prevention in Young Women
Investigator: Kettner, Steven J., University of
  Maryland Hospital, 22 S. Greene St., Baltimore,
  MD  21201
Performing Organization: University of Maryland,
  Baltimore Professional School
Award Amount: $312,859
Title: General Clinical Research Center: Marijuana--
  Repeated Smoking in Humans (Marijuana-Alcohol
  Hangover)
Investigator: Chait, Larry D., University of
  Chicago, 5841 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago, IL
  60637
Performing Organization: University of Chicago
Award Amount: $34,508
Title: General Clinical Research Center: Humoral
  and Cellular Mediated Immunity
Investigator: Fireman, Philip A., Children's
  Hospital of Pittsburgh, 3705 Fifth Ave. at Desoto
  St., Pittsburgh, PA  15213
Performing Organization: Children's Hospital of
  Pittsburgh
Award Amount: $16,051
Title: Antibody-toxin Conjugates for the Treatment
  of Human Brain Tumors
Investigator: Youle, R.J., National Institute
  of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH,
  Bethesda, MD
Performing Organization: NINDS
Award Amount: $0
A second place to look is at the National Library of Medicine where you can conduct a search on their MEDLINE database (part of their MEDLARS databases).  This search can provide you with citations and abstracts on your diagnosis and clinical trials from 6.6 million articles from approximately 3,600 biomedical journals published in the United States and abroad.  You can access this system through a computer and modem.  They also sell a GRATEFUL Med software program for $29.95 which is Macintosh and IBM-compatible, and makes it easier to access the library's collection.  Libraries in your area, as well as medical schools may have access to the MEDLARS databases, and you may be able to have someone conduct a search for you for a small fee.  Your regional medical library can also direct you to libraries near you that have access, or they may be able to provide the search for you.  They can be reached at [phone].  For more information about accessing MEDLARS or buying the GRATEFUL Med software:
       Contact:
    MEDLARS Management Section
    National Library of Medicine
    Bldg. 38A, Room 4N421
    8600 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD 20894
    [phone]
Doctors Who Get Grants To Study Your Illnessgens
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       Contact:
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ACETAMINOPHEN
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AMINO ACID DISORDERS
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GOITER
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GONADS
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IRITIS
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INCONTINENTIA PIGMENTI
LYMPHADENOPATHY SYNDROME
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Worried Mom Gets Bottom Line On
Daughter's Acne Treatment
A mother called the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases because her daughter had severe acne. Their dermatologist had tried many different treatments with little success.  The mother wanted help understanding additional treatments the dermatologist was considering, such as putting the teenager on Acutane or birth control pills.  The Institute sent the mother several articles on acne treatments, and referred her to the Acutane Hotline established by Roche Laboratories to answer consumers' questions.  They also referred the mother to the American Academy of Dermatology for more information.
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Center Helps Set Up New SIDS Program
A nurse with a State Maternal and Child Health Program was setting up a support group for SIDS parents, which had never been done before in her state.  She called the National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Resource Center for information, materials, publications, and examples of similar programs in other states.  The staff was able to do a database search, as well as give her referrals and samples of program guidelines and publications from other states.
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Man Gets Line on Hip Replacement
A man called the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases to find out where he could get a free hip replacement.  Although the institute itself does not do this operation, they were able to refer him to a hotline established in his state that could explain some options or direct him to the appropriate place in his state for more information.
Sample Success Stories
State Worker Helps Couple Identify
Little-Known Program To Pay For
Baby's Skull Surgery
A couple in Illinois felt the financial pinch when they learned that their insurance did not cover the C-section birth of their new daughter.  They were then devastated to learn that the skull surgery that was needed immediately for their new baby was also not covered.  A case worker for the state Office of Crippled Children solved their problem. With his help, they sorted through the maze of forms and questions, and qualified for a program that paid for their baby's operation. (Entry #525)
Sample Success Stories
Doctor Gets The Latest SIDS Information
Faxed To Him
Recently, a physician from an intensive care unit in California called the National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Resource Center for information on SIDS and other types of infant deaths.  The doctor said that twins had just died in his section and he wanted information on other simultaneous deaths of twins from SIDS.  The center performed a database search, and then faxed citations of articles dealing with the subject to the doctor.
Sample Success Stories
Illinois Woman Sees Again
As a result of a spinal tap, a woman in Illinois contracted Multiple Sclerosis.  The effects of her disease caused her to lose her eyesight, lose her job, and have a car accident.  In addition to the financial strains she already faced, the roof on her house also had to be replaced.  She went to the state's Office of Rehabilitation to see if they could help her find employment.  The counselor questioned the diagnosis of her eye condition and paid for another eye test.  As a result of the test, she had eye surgery and regained her eyesight.
Sample Success Storiesatio
Center Helps Out At A SIDS Funeral
A grandmother of a SIDS infant contacted the National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Resource Center immediately after her grandchild's death. She wanted information sheets or other publications explaining what SIDS is so that they could be given to those attending the funeral. This way the family would be spared the painful process of explaining the condition.  The staff prepared the publications and delivered them in person to the grandmother's home the night before the funeral.
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Vet Gets Help From State Counselor
When Congressman Fails
When a man from upstate New York received his military discharge, he had a service-connected disability.  Yet he was turned away by the Veterans Administration which refused him financial compensation.  He contacted his Congressman, but even he couldn't help.  Years later when a co-worker asked about his limping, he told him his military disability story.  The co-worker suggested that he see his brother-in-law who was a veteran's counselor for New York state.  After a thorough medical exam, a review of the paperwork, and a hearing in front of the appeal board, the Veterans Administration approved him for compensation.  (Entry #202)
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Woman With Rare Disease Gets Help
In Treatment And Support
A woman in her late 40's who was diagnosed with a very rare and incurable disease contacted the National Organization of Rare Diseases to find out all she could and where the latest testing was being done.  NORD sent her brochures and also the names of others across North America that had the same disease.  The woman has managed to travel to visit some of these people and attend several organized support groups.  She found these meetings, both group and individual, to be central to her ability to cope with her diagnosis and lead as full and productive a life as she can.
Sample Success Stories
Disabled Woman Gets The Gift Of Life
From Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
In 1986, a woman was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.  She met up with Dorothy Winegrad of the Maryland State Department of Education's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Mrs. Winegrad assessed her situation, and recommended that she obtain a scooter and an elevator to lower her stair glide and her wheelchair to street level from her front porch.  Unfortunately, the woman was unemployed and didn't have the thousands of dollars needed to purchase the items.  Through the state program, Mrs. Winegrad arranged for her to obtain all the items at no cost.
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Head Injury Victim Gets Help With
Loss of Taste
A woman's husband had a serious fall that created trauma to his head, and as a result was unable to taste his food.  The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders sent her all kinds of publications related to such head injuries and also referred her to other organizations that could help them understand taste disorders.
Sample Success Stories
Perfume Man Who Loses Sense of Smell
Gets Help
For no apparent reason, a man who worked in the perfume industry lost his sense of smell. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders directed him to organizations that study this disorder and could inform him about current research being done on this topic.
Sample Success Stories
T.V. Station Gets Help With Breast Cancer
Awareness Program
The Public Service Director of a local television station called the National Cancer Institute for information on breast cancer screening.  The Institute's Outreach Coordinator provided Public Service Announcements and a 30-minute video program on mammography and provided suggestions for developing a local program on breast cancer screening.
Sample Success Stories
Student Gets Free Help Writing Paper
On Leukemia
A high school student preparing a paper for a science class called the National Cancer Institute for background information on leukemia and the use of bone marrow transplants.  They provided her with booklets and research reports to help develop the paper.
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High-Risk Woman Gets Line On Free
Breast Cancer Prevention
A 50-year-old woman with a family history of breast cancer called the National Cancer Institute for information on a prevention trial for women at high risk for breast cancer.  They referred her to the researchers in her area conducting the study for information on free enrollment.
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free treatment for rich and poor
For many years I was aware that hundreds of thousands of patients, both rich and poor, can receive free medical treatment from various government programs. And for many years I also believed that most people, especially those within the health care community, knew of these programs and opportunities.  But my perceptions changed when I recently helped a women in my neighborhood who needed a simple examination by a cardiologist.
The woman was unemployed, had no money, and of course, no health insurance coverage. A doctor at a local clinic prescribed an anti-depressant drug but said that before he could give it to her, she needed to be examined by a cardiologist.  He said she had to get the cardiologist examination on her own. I had to make over thirty telephone calls to get her a free examination.
What I learned by making all those telephone calls was that most people in the health care community did not even know what free services were available to the public.  I even called a number of local cardiologists, and they seemed to be the least helpful of all. Not only were they not set up to handle patients for free, they had no suggestions as to how this woman could get the care she needed.  They didn't even know that their own medical association provided a referral service to provide aid to those who can't afford to pay.....o those who can't afford to pay.
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Stroke Victim Gets Help Finding
Rehab Services
The family of a man who had recently suffered a stroke and was due to be released from the hospital needed help finding a rehabilitation facility that would accept him for speech and physical therapy.  The National Rehabilitation Information Center referred them to a center in their area and also gave them information on support groups and equipment for stroke victims.
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Paraplegic Gets Help Making His Home
More Accessible
A recently disabled paraplegic needed to know how to make his home more accessible for his wheelchair. The National Rehabilitation Information Center sent him information and catalogs about products designed for disabled people, such as kitchen and bathroom equipment.
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State Health Care Official Gets Money And
Private Bill To Help Terminally Ill Boy
A Wisconsin couple's insurance company would not cover the medical expenses for their terminally ill son.  They turned to a state counselor for help.  An attorney who works for the service was able to get an insurance company to pay the $17,000 disputed bill.  He also got the Governor to pass a new law.  As a result, their son is now included in a program that provides special funds that allow him to come home from the hospital for visits three times a week when he is stable.
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Business Gets Help Making Changes
For Handicapped Access
A company interested in complying with the new Americans with Disabilities Act needed advice on building modifications they might have to make.  The National Rehabilitation Information Center sent them precise information related to accessibility and equipment requirements under this new law.
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Student Gets Free Help Writing
Master's Thesis
A Master's student in Public Health contacted the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse for materials on prenatal care among poor women.  The clearinghouse provided a wide range of information, including current publications, resource guides listing other important titles/information sources in her area of interest, and referrals to several other government agencies and private organizations active in the area of prenatal care promotion and services.
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Single Mother Finishes College With
Financial Assistance from State
Pregnant Women's Program
A woman in Michigan found herself in her senior year of college, unmarried and pregnant.  Her due date was shortly after the end of the semester in which she would receive her degree.  As the due date approached, she felt great pressures: emotional, physical, academic, and most definitely financial.  At that point, she heard about the Pregnant Women's Program at the State Department of Social Services, which provides financial assistance to pregnant women in need.  Her case worker guided her step-by-step through the application process and made sure she got the financial help she needed to finish college and have her baby with as little stress as possible.
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Child With Learning Disability Gets
Much-Needed Support
A woman whose ten-year-old son was just diagnosed with a learning disability needed help locating support groups for her son and herself.  The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders directed them to national and local organizations for more information, as well as providing them with publications and a literature search on the topic.
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Health Fair Gets Free Help Organizing Event
A hospital health educator planning an annual health promotion fair for patients, staff, and the local community contacted the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse for any relevant materials to help make the event a success. The clearinghouse supplied the hospital with bulk quantities of consumer-oriented publications appropriate for the general public, as well as posters and videotapes suitable for display during the event.  The clearinghouse also referred them to other organizations that could provide free help in planning the event.
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Pregnant Woman Gets Bilingual Information
On Prenatal Care
A pregnant woman called the National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse for information materials that might help her properly care for her baby, both before and after birth, as well as similar materials in Spanish for her husband.  The clearinghouse responded with literature on maternal nutrition, prenatal and newborn care, as well as addresses and phone numbers of sources for appropriate titles in Spanish.  Since there was a history of genetic disorders in her family and she wanted to prepare for the eventual testing of her child, the clearinghouse also referred her to another office that gave her a reading list of the latest publications in print on the subject of genetic testing.
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Woman With Endometriosis Gets Line On
Free Treatment
A woman in her 30's had a terrible case of endometriosis and underwent a hysterectomy.  But her problems continued to worsen and the endometriosis may have invaded her lungs and colon.  On top of this, she was experiencing surgical menopause and needed estrogen. The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development was able to send her information on endometriosis and referred her to a national endometriosis organization that could, in turn, refer her to possible clinical studies for free treatment.
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Singer Finds Out How Not To Lose Her Voice
A woman feared that the amount of singing she does would put a strain on her vocal cords.  The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders sent her information on programs to prevent voice disorders.  They also directed her to researchers on this topic, and sent her relevant publications.
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Down and Out, Mother of Five Gets
Last Chance From Congressman
A divorced mother of five, working full-time and living on $8,000 a year with no child support, could not even afford medical service for her children.  One night in desperation and on the verge of a nervous breakdown, she wrote to her Congressman, Frank Thompson of New Jersey, about her story.  Within one week she received a Medicaid identification card for each of her five children which would ensure them proper medical treatment.
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National Institutes of Health Helps
Woman With Brain Surgery and Diabetes
A 37-year-old woman began to quickly lose her eyesight, and within two months time was told she had a pituitary tumor and would need brain surgery.  An information specialist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) directed her to a brain surgeon who was located only 45 minutes away from her home in Arkansas.  Unfortunately, as a result of the surgery she now suffers from Diabetes Insipidus, which is manifested by an uncontrollable urge to drink water. At times she drinks as much as five gallons in an hour.  Again, NIH directed her to the National Organization of Rare Diseases.  From there, she learned all about her condition, including facts that the doctors treating her didn't know.  The organization also linked her up with other people who suffer from the same condition, one whom has even started a newsletter on the disease.  NORD's newsletter keeps her updated on other people, as well as current legislation dealing with Orphan drugs.
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Parents of Deaf Child Get State Help
A couple in Pennsylvania decided they were ready for children after five  years of marriage.  When their first child was born, they were crushed to learn that the child was deaf.  The woman quit her job to take care of the child's special needs.  Shortly after this, the husband lost his job because of a plant closing.  The woman turned to the state government for assistance and was happy to find Mr. Tornbloom who gave them a considerable amount of time, a wealth of information about programs and possibilities, and approved payment by the state for the child's hearing aid.
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Mother With Premature Baby Gets Help
From State Nurse
A woman in Delaware learned that her baby would be born fourteen weeks early, and she began working with a nurse from her state's Early Intervention Program.  After the birth of her son, the nurse visited him frequently throughout his four-month hospital stay, and after the baby had returned to his home, she visited him many times to thoroughly evaluate his developmental progress.  She was the first to spot his hearing loss and helped the couple obtain a state-funded hearing aid for him.  She diagnosed his need for speech, physical, and occupational therapy, and helped enroll him in an excellent school.  At this time the nurse was experiencing severe difficulties of her own at home.  Her husband was dying of cancer.  Despite this, she continued to be an extremely dedicated and compassionate person.
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State Consumer Office Saves Employee
Thousands by Getting Insurance Company
To Reverse Its Policy for Covering
A Pre-Existing Case of Endometriosis
Mr. Gene Hackworth of the Insurance Department of the Consumer Protection Agency in West Virginia worked for close to a year to get an insurance company to reverse an unfair decision for a woman who was being stuck for thousands of dollars as a result of exploratory surgery for endometritis. Due to his efforts, the company paid the claim.
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Medical Society Arranges Free Care
For Ohio Woman
A 19-year-old called the Columbus, Ohio, Medical Society for help: she did not qualify for Medicaid, but she needed to see a doctor.  The Medical Society called a local hospital for her and got them to agree to see her for free and to provide her with all her medications.
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Woman Gets Information On Newest
Breast Cancer Treatment
A newly diagnosed breast cancer patient called the National Cancer Institute for information on treatment options.  The Institute provided her with the most recent and up-to-date information on the available treatment options and identified clinical trials that investigate new treatments for early stage breast cancer.
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Center Locates Poem For Grieving
SIDS Parent
A SIDS parent who had heard of a poem written by another SIDS parent in memory of her baby called the National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Resource Center to get help locating it.  The mother wanted to use the poem at her baby's memorial service.  The staff was able to identify the poem, fax her a copy and give her contact information so she could get in touch with the author of the poem, and obtain permission to use it at her baby's funeral.
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Brother of Cancer Victim Learns How to Cope
The brother of a terminally ill patient called the National Cancer Institute for information on how to care for him.  They referred the man to the nearest hospice program and provided him with information and materials to assist the family in coping with the illness.
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Parents Use Government To Track Down
Daughter's Rare Disease Themselves
And Out-Do The Doctors
A Florida couple became frustrated with the seeming lack of effort put forth by the medical community when it came to diagnosing just what was wrong with their 2-year-old daughter.  Much of the advice was along the lines of, "Don't compare her to her older sister.  All children mature and progress differently," or "Bring her back in 3 months and we'll take another look at her." The couple was not satisfied with the "wait and see" approach and began doing their own research. Along the way, they came upon a brochure from the National Organization of Rare Diseases (NORD). This and subsequent information helped them rule out erroneous diagnoses made by previous specialists and helped them identify some of the other complications that accompany their child's rare ailment. The parents credit NORD's networking program with connecting them with parents of other children with the same disease.
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Man Thinking About Eye Surgery Finds Out
About Risks Involved
A man who was thinking about having corneal refractive surgery contacted the National Eye Institute.  To help him make a more informed decision, they sent him results from the Prospective Evaluation of Radial Keratotomy (PERK), an National Eye Institute-sponsored clinical study of the procedure.
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Clearinghouse Helps Woman With
Bladder Problem
A woman called the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. She was having recurrent bladder problems and wanted to know more about her doctor's tentative diagnosis of Interstitial Cystitis (IC), which he said was a difficult disorder to diagnose and treat.  She asked the clearinghouse if this was true and if they had any information regarding treatment. The clearinghouse agreed with her doctor and told her that, at present, no treatment relieves the symptoms for IC patients.  The clearinghouse enclosed a list of centers they support engaged in research related to Interstitial Cystitis.  They also enclosed a literature search that listed materials about IC, and a list of organizations dealing with IC.
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Free Nursing Home Money After
Medicaid Says No
A Worthington, Ohio, woman couldn't make it living independently any longer, but was disqualified for Medicaid coverage for a nursing home because of her savings.  Through the federal Hill-Burton program she was able to receive money to cover her nursing home costs.
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Woman Tracks Down Information on
Cushing's Syndrome
A woman called the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse because she needed information on a rare disorder called Cushing's Syndrome.  Although they do not have publications about this syndrome, they were able to refer her to the National Organization for Rare Disorders, as well as two other organizations that deal with rare kidney conditions.
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Man Gets Information on Lactose Intolerance
A man called the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse for information about his diet and lactose intolerance.  They were able to provide him with publications that included general dietary guidelines.  When the man asked for specific dietary advice, they referred him to a dietitian from the American Dietetic Association.
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Woman With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Finds Support Network
A woman called the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse for information on Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).  They were able to provide her with publications and information regarding a national intestinal disease foundation.  The woman also expressed some concerns about dealing with the disease and her own feelings of isolation.  To help out, the clearinghouse gave her the name of a person who coordinates a telephone network support system for people with IBS.
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Diabetic Gets New Information
On Foot Problems
A man called the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse for information on foot problems he was having related to diabetes.  His doctor had told him that he may eventually lose his feet.  The clearinghouse was able to send him information, fact sheets, and medical articles about foot problems, wound healing and infections, as well as peripheral vascular disease.
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Lead Poisoning Expert Provides
Worried Mother With Expert Advice
A woman in Maryland was frightened and confused when she learned that her daughter tested positive for lead poisoning.  She called a number of different agencies in an attempt to discover the causes, treatments, and effects of lead poisoning.  Although she found a number of offices that she thought might be able of help, no one could give her any clear answers until she spoke with Dr. Susan Binder at the Centers For Disease Control in Atlanta.  Dr. Binder listened to her story in detail and outlined the possible causes of the poisoning.  Together they arrived at the conclusion that recent house renovations were the likely culprit.  Dr. Binder then discussed the potential long-term effects, some of the basic steps she could take to help her daughter, current research and controversies on the subject, and sent current literature.  But most importantly, Dr. Binder referred her to local experts and resources in her area where she could turn for further assistance.
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Car Accident Victim Gets Free
Overnight Hospital Stay
The Monroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Florida, provided free overnight care to an emergency car accident victim with a viral illness.
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Diabetic Woman Learns About Health
And Pregnancy
A woman who had gestational diabetes with her first pregnancy called the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse for information. She was trying to get pregnant again and wanted to avoid the same problems she'd had the first time.  The clearinghouse provided her with a booklet, Understanding Gestational Diabetes, as well as several articles from a literature search.  They also referred her to the American Diabetes Association, which has a booklet explaining meal planning and exchange lists of food.
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Alzheimer's Center Gets Free
Training Materials
The Administrator of an adult day care center for Alzheimer's patients contacted the Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center for help in training staff and developing activities for patients.  The Center sent her a catalog of training materials it has available and a listing of other resources for training and activities planning from its computerized database.
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Freeshe wrote to her Congressman, Frank Thompson of New Jersey, about her story.  Within one week she received a Medicaid identification card for each of her five children which would ensure them proper medical treatment.
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Luck With The First Telephone Call
The first call I made was to the general information office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  I asked to speak to an expert on potatoes.  The operator referred me to Mr. Charlie Porter.  At that point, I wondered if this Mr. Porter was a department functionary with responsibility for handling crank calls, but the operator assured me that he was an agriculture economist specializing in potatoes. I called Mr. Porter and explained how I was a struggling entrepreneur who knew nothing about potatoes and needed his help to answer a client's request.  Charlie graciously gave me much of the information I needed, adding that he would be happy to talk at greater length either over the phone or in person at his office.  I decided to go see him.
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Only Problem Was Getting Out Of Charlie Porter's Office
For two-and-one-half hours the next morning, the federal government's potato expert explained in intimate detail the supply and demand of Maine potatoes.  Charlie Porter showed me computer printouts that reflected how the price had doubled in recent weeks.  For any subject that arose during our conversation, Charlie had immediate access to a reference source.  Rows of books in his office covered every conceivable aspect of the potato market.  A strip of ticker tape that tracked the daily price of potatoes from all over the country lay across his desk.
Here in Charlie's office was everything anyone might ever want to know about potatoes.  The problem, it turned out, was not in getting enough information, but how gracefully to leave his office. Once Charlie started talking, it was hard to stop him.  It seemed that Charlie Porter had spent his lifetime studying the supply and demand of potatoes and finally someone with a genuine need sought his expertise.
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One Potato....Two Potato....
When I was finally able to let Charlie know I had to leave, he pointed across the hall in the direction of a potato statistician whose primary responsibility was to produce a monthly report showing potato production and consumption in the United States.  From the statistician I was to learn about all the categories of potatoes that are tallied.  It turns out the U.S. Department of Agriculture counts all the potato chips sold every month, even how many Pringle potato chips are consumed.  The statistician offered to place me on the mailing list to receive all this free monthly data.
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From Potatoes to Backaches
Government experts on potatoes and other esoteric topics have made me a lot of money from rich clients.  But government experts on topics like back pain, sore feet and bone marrow transplants have also helped me with many of my personal health problems.
In the early days of my business I suffered from discomforting back pain.  When I would go to my physician and discuss the problem with him, he would tell me things like "Oh, Lesko, your back pain isn't very bad.  Everybody has some back pain.  Come back to me when it gets worse so then we can operate."  This was not very helpful advice.
One day when I was sitting in my home office waiting for the telephone to ring with a paying client, I decided to take some of my own advice. I called the National Institutes of Health to see if I could speak to a back expert.  Within about three telephone calls, I was speaking to a bureaucrat who was spending millions of dollars studying the latest causes and cures to back pain.  He was wonderful.  He told me about research results that weren't even published yet.  He told me about the results of studies that showed that 90% of all back pain was caused by the way we lead our life - tension and lack of exercise.  He also told me that the YMCA had a back pain course that had a 75% cure rate.  With this knowledge I signed up at a local YMCA, and within 2 lessons my back pain was cured.  It was like going to some weird faith healer on television who can heal you with his hands, but this was the government.
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A Cure For My Dad's Golf Swing
A few years later my father, who is retired and lives in a golfing community in Florida, called and happened to mentioned a health problem he was having with his foot.  As a golfer, the use of his feet was important to him.  He was losing circulation in his foot, and his doctors were trying a number of therapies without any success.  Then he said that his doctor heard of a new procedure where they place a small roto-rooter in your vein to clean out any blockage.  The problem was that no one in Florida was able to perform the operation.
After he told me this, I called the National Institutes of Health to see if anyone knew about this procedure.  Within two calls I was talking with a physician who was studying this procedure.  She was a delight.  She sent me studies describing the risks of this operation, and told me who the doctors in the country were who performed this operation.  She also told me who in Washington performed this procedure and what their success rate was.  And the kicker was when she told me that my father could have this operation done for free at the National Institutes of Health, because they were studying the procedure.
I quickly called my Dad to brag about what I found, but he said he wasn't interested.  I think that the thought of going under the knife to help his golf game was losing its appeal.
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A Transplant For A Teacher In Orlando
Another personal story began when I was working one summer at the public library in Orlando, Florida.  I was actually there because I was doing research on my hypothesis that "If we live in an information age, why aren't there big lines in front of the public library every day?"  But that's a subject for another book.  While I was in Orlando, I heard about a local school teacher who had a form of cancer that required a bone marrow transplant.  However, her insurance carrier refused to pay for the operation because they believed that it was experimental surgery.  The entire city was outraged and was trying to raise $50,000 in donations to pay for the operation.
I immediately changed into my "INFO-MAN" suit and called the bone marrow transplant expert at the National Institutes of Health.  Over the telephone, I was given the names and telephone numbers of three doctors around the country who get government money to perform this operation on patients for free.  One was at the National Institutes of Health, another was at Duke University and the third was in Texas.  No one in Orlando even knew that this resource existed.
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The Art Of Getting An Expert To Talk
The information explosion requires greater reliance on experts in order to sift through the proliferation of data.  Cultivating an expert, however, demands an entirely different set of skills from using a library or a publication.  You must know how to treat people so that they are ready, willing and able to give the information you need. It is human nature for most anyone to want to share their knowledge, but your approach will determine whether you ultimately get the expert to open up.  So it is your job to create an environment that makes an individual want to share his expertise.  Remember when dealing with both public and private sector experts, they will get the same paycheck whether they give you two weeks worth of free help or if they cut the conversation short.
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Expectations:  The 7-Phone Call Rule
There is no magic to finding an expert.  It is simply a numbers game which takes an average of seven telephone calls.  Telephone enough people and keep asking each for a lead.  The magic lies in how much information the expert will share once you find that individual.  This is why it is essential to remember "the 7-phone call rule."
If you make several calls and begin to get upset because you are being transferred from one person to another, you will be setting yourself up to fail once you locate the right expert.  What is likely to happen is that when your "Charlie Porter" picks up his telephone, he is going to hear you complaining about how sick and tired you are of getting the runaround from his organization.  Well, to Charlie, you don't sound like you are going to be the highlight of his day.  He will instantly figure out how to get rid of you.
This explains why some people are able to get information and others fail.  Seasoned researchers know it is going to take a number of telephone calls and they will not allow themselves to get impatient.  After all, the runaround is an unavoidable part of the information gathering process.  Consequently, the first words that come out of your mouth are extremely important because they set the stage for letting the expert want to help you.
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Ten Basic Telephone Tips
Here are a few pointers to keep in mind when you are casting about for an expert.  These guidelines amount to basic common sense but are very easy to forget by the time you get to that sixth or seventh phone call.
1)    Introduce Yourself Cheerfully
The way you open the conversation will set the tone for the entire interview.  Your greeting and initial comment should be cordial and cheerful.  They should give the feeling that this is not going to be just another telephone call, but a pleasant interlude in his or her day.
2)    Be Open And Candid
You should be as candid as possible with your source since you are asking the same of him.  If you are evasive or deceitful in explaining your needs or motives, your source will be reluctant to provide you with information.
3)    Be Optimistic
Throughout the entire conversation you should exude a sense of confidence.  If you call and say "You probably aren't the right person" or "You don't have any information, do you?" it makes it easy for the person to say "You're right, I cannot help you."  A positive attitude will encourage your source to stretch his mind to see how he might be able to help you.
4)    Be Humble And Courteous
You can be optimistic and still be humble.  Remember the old adage that you can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar.  People in general, and experts in particular, love to tell others what they know, as long as their position of authority are not questioned or threatened.
5)    Be Concise
State your problem simply. A long-winded explanation may bore your contact and reduce your chances for getting a thorough response.
6)    Don't Be A "Gimme"
A "gimme" is someone who says "give me this" or "give me that", and has little consideration for the other person's time or feelings.
7)    Be Complimentary
This goes hand in hand with being humble.  A well-placed compliment about your source's expertise or insight about a particular topic will serve you well.  In searching for information in large organizations, you are apt to talk to many colleagues of your source, so it wouldn't hurt to convey the respect that your "Charlie Porter" commands, for example, "Everyone I spoke to said you are the person I must talk with."  It is reassuring to know you have the respect of your peers.
8)    Be Conversational
Avoid spending the entire time talking about the information you need.  Briefly mention a few irrelevant topics such as the weather, the Washington Redskins, or the latest political campaign.  The more social you are without being too chatty, the more likely that your source will open up.
9)    Return The Favor
You might share with your source information or even gossip you have picked up elsewhere. However, be certain not to betray the trust of either your client or another source.  If you do not have any relevant information to share at the moment, it would still be a good idea to call back when you are further along in your research.
10)    Send Thank You Notes
A short note, typed or handwritten, will help ensure that your source will be just as cooperative in the future.
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Ok, all you skeptics. So, you really don't believe that if you call a government office they will actually do something good for you.  I hope these case stories have the power to turn you around and make a believer out of you.  Whether you are sick or well, rich or poor, or in or out of the medical profession, government resources can put you on to the fastest road to recovery, if you learn how to use them.  Most of these stories were provided by the experts who work at the sources listed in this book. Others were taken from submissions to Information USA's recent "My Favorite Bureaucrat Contest."."e Bureaucrat Contest."
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ALPERS SYNDROME
AMYLOID POLYNEUROPATHY
AORTIC INSUFFICIENCY/STENOSIS
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
COLORECTAL NEOPLASMS
CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY
CROSS-EYE
CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY
DANDY-WALKER SYNDROME
CYSTINOSIS
DRUG EVALUATION
DYSKINESIA
DIVORCE
ELEPHANTIASIS
EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS
EDEMA
FIBROMYALGIA
FLOATERS
GENERIC DRUGS
ETHICS
EWING'S SARCOMA
GIARDIASIS
HAILEY'S DISEASE
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
GESTATIONAL DIABETES
HERPES ZOSTER  (SHINGLES)
INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS
HEALTH FRAUD
LISTERIOSIS
LONG-TERM CARE
LOW-INCOME MOTHERS
MARFAN SYNDROME
LEGIONELLA PNEUMOPHILA
LEUKODYSTROPHY
MICROCEPHALY
PACEMAKERS
PANIC ATTACKS
PAP TESTS
TINNITUS
MERCAPTOPURINE
PHARMACOLOGY
PIMPLES
PORPHYRIA
PROSTATE PROBLEMS
QUADRIPLEGIA
PAROXYSMAL ATRIAL TACHYCARDIA
SALMONELLA INFECTIONS
SEXUAL ABUSE
SHOCK
TETRALOGY OF FALLOT
THYROID DISORDERS
TICKS
REFSUM'S DISEASE
RETT'S SYNDROME
TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACKS
TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA
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Elderly Women With Burning Mouth
Condition Finds Relief
Two sisters were concerned about the health of their elderly mother who complained of a persistent burning sensation in her mouth. They took their mother to many doctors, dentists, clinics, and even to specialists, yet none of them could find anything wrong with her.  They eventually contacted the National Institute of Dental Research who told her about a rare condition called, in fact, Burning Mouth, which most often affects post-menopausal, elderly women.  The Institute was then able to send the sisters information that helped them take the necessary steps toward helping their mother.
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Woman With Eye Disease Gets Line
On Free Treatment
A young woman diagnosed with Pseudotumor Cerebri needed help finding a local support group.  The National Eye Institute referred her to the National Self Help Center and to the Self Help Clearinghouse of Greater Washington. In addition, the Institute told her about a clinical study on Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (another term for pseudotumor) that she might qualify for being conducted by a university medical center.
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Florida Hospital Buys Patient
Her Own Wheelchair
The Easter Seals Hospital in Tallahassee, Florida, gives all kinds of free health services to those who can't afford it.  They offer free adult day health care for the elderly, and even bought an electric wheelchair for a woman who was a paraplegic.  They've also bought insulin level monitors for diabetics, respiratory equipment for asthmatics, as well as crutches, leg braces, and walkers.  They even pay for speech and physical therapy.
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Alzheimer's Patient Gets Free Care
At Clinical Trial
A woman whose father is an Alzheimer's patient called the Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center for information on drugs being tested for the disease.  An information specialist discussed with her the types of drug trials that are going on across the country, then referred her to the nearest federally-sponsored Alzheimer's disease research center where her father could possibly receive free treatment.
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State Insurance Commissioner Shows
How A Cancerous Mole Is More Serious
Than Breast Enlargements
A woman in North Carolina got a notice from her insurance company stating that they were not going to pay for her claim to have a cancerous mole removed from her back. She knew of a fellow worker who had just been paid by the same insurance company to have her breasts enlarged and thought she was being treated unfairly. She contacted her state insurance commissioner and within the month received payment for her medical care.
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The importance of health care in our society doesn't have to be explained here.  Better people than me are doing a pretty good job of letting the public know how important health care is, how costly it has become, and how much it has to be changed.
What I want to share in this book is how to use the tools of our information society to get:
    - the best treatment for any health problem whether your rich or poor,
    - the latest information, for free, on any health related topic, and
    - justice in the health care system, without hiring a lawyer.....ng a lawyer.
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ADYNAMIA
ALLERGIES
AMBLYOPIA
ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION
ASPARTAME
BATTERED ELDERLY
BATTEN'S DISEASE
BODY WEIGHT
BELL'S PALSY
CATARACTS
BONE MARROW FAILURE
CHRONIC PAIN
CHILD REARING
COCAINE
CIRCUMCISION
CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE
CYTARABINE
CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
DRUG LABELING
ECTOPIC HORMONES
DENTAL CARE PROGRAMS
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
FEBRILE CONVULSIONS
FEVER BLISTERS
FIBROSITIS
EOSINOPHILIC GRANULOMA
ERYTHEMA NODOSUM
GOODPASTURE'S SYNDROME
HIRSCHSPRUNG'S DISEASE
HOMOCYSTINURIA
FOSTER CARE
HYPOPARATHYROIDISM
IRRADIATION
KERATITIS
LASSA FEVER
HYPOBETALIPO- PROTEINEMIA
MARIJUANA
MELANOMA
MONONUCLEOSIS
MOVEMENT DISORDERS
MYOTONIA
MALNUTRITION
NEMALINE MYOPATHY
NIEMANN-PICK DISEASE
ONCOLOGY
ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES
ORTHOPEDICS
PALPITATIONS
PROSTHESES
PTERYGIUM
RHYTIDOPLASTY
SARCOMA
TONGUE TIED
WISKOTT-ALDRICH SYNDROME
Money Isn't Everything
Money doesn't always buy you the best treatment, the latest information, or even get you justice in our health care system.  We live in a large, complex, information-oriented society, where the answers to our questions are changing daily. In this environment, some of the obvious sources of help and information are often times the worst.
Health care practitioners who barely have enough to time to care for patients, certainly don't have time to keep up on the mountains of information, data and studies that are generated daily by health care researchers. As a result, they aren't always the ones who can tell you what the latest causes, treatments and cures are to a particular illness. Hospitals that are struggling to survive financially are not likely to advertise the fact that there are federal laws that require most of them to provide a certain amount of their services for free, or that some doctors get government money to perform procedures and operations for free.  And lawyers who face ever growing competition are not about to inform you that a complaint against a health care provider can be handled better by a regulatory agency that won't charge you a dime.
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    Learn To Use The World's Largest Source Of Free Health Care
The government now represents approximately 37% of everything in our country. More people now work in government in our country than they do in manufacturing. Uncle Sam is a force to be reckoned with, no matter what subject you are talking about. But government has a bigger impact on health care than on any other sector of our society. In 1993, the budget for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is expected to be twice that of the Department of Defense. Even if you take the cost of Social Security out of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services budget, it is still bigger than Defense. And that gap is due to get much wider in the coming years.
So why shouldn't you as a taxpayer learn to use this invaluable resource to solve some of your own health care problems. For example:
    Why pay for treatment at a local hospital.......
        when some of the best doctors in the world get government money to perform procedures and operations for free?
    Why pay $200 to a doctor to answer a health question........
        when you can get better answers from a FREE medical researcher who spends a lifetime and millions of dollars studying just your disease?  They can tell you what will be in the medical journals next year because they are financing the research today.
    Why spend money on health books at the book store......
        when you can get FREE books, pamphlets and even videos that are more complete and more up-to-date?
    Why hire a lawyer when you're mistreated by a doctor, hospital or nursing home......
        when you can contact a government office who will sue them for you for free?
    Why pay for a medical visit when you're unemployed or without insurance....
        when you can get free treatment at a local clinic?
    Why be harassed by a hospital for not paying a bill.....
        when you can show that the hospital has to treat you for free if you can't afford to pay?
    Why trust a one-minute sound bite on the nightly news by a reporter who spends maybe one hour studying a recent health discovery.....
        when you can call a government expert who spends a career studying the subject and will send you a free report showing you all the ifs, ands or buts of the discovery, and if this discovery really affects your life.
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How The Book Is Organized
Once you get by the chapters on "The Art of Getting a Bureaucrat to Help You" and "Sample Success Stories," the book is basically divided into the following three sections:
    Free Treatment For Rich & Poor
            This chapter describes over 400 sources of free care and treatment, including how to take advantage of free clinical studies at the National Institutes of Health and at other health facilities all over the country; how to locate low-cost and free clinics in your neighborhood; and how to find local doctors and hospitals that are willing to treat you for free.
    Free Information and Expertise From A to Z
            This chapter lists over 1,500 diseases and health issues--everything from acne to accident prevention to DES, migraines, and yellow fever.  It describes over 4,500 sources of clearinghouses, referral networks, publications and videos.
    Free Legal Help With Your Health Care Rights
            Close to 300 consumer resources are listed that will fight to make sure you don't get taken by your insurance company, your physician, or even your Medicare office. Also included are resources on how you can fight health fraud, how to get the best nursing home care, and even how to complain about your pharmacist.
Remember, if you contact a source and they are unable to provide the exact help you need, be sure to ask them for a suggestion for another source. If they can't give you a suggestion, ask if someone else in their office would know. Never go away from your source empty handed.
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The art of getting a bureaucrat
Our greatest asset to seeking help and information is that we live in a society inhabited by people who are dying to talk about what they do for a living.  However, in this world of big bureaucracies and impersonal organizations, it is rare that any of us get a chance to share what we know with someone who is truly interested.  Perhaps this is why psychiatrists are in such great demand.
This phenomenon can work to your advantage; most anyone can find an expert on any topic providing you expect it will take an average of seven telephone calls.
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ALOPECIA
ALVEOLAR BONE
ANENCEPHALY
BINSWANGER'S DISEASE
BLEOMYCIN
BLADDER CANCER
BLOOD
BLISTERING DISORDERS
CIRRHOSIS
BULLOUS PEMPHIGOID
CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASES
CLINICAL RESEARCH
DIABETIC NEUROPATHY
DIALYSIS
CONSUMER PRODUCT INJURIES
GENE THERAPY
GLIOMAS
DOXORRUBICIN
DRUG TESTING
HOSPITAL INFECTIONS
KAWASAKI DISEASE
HOMEOPATHY
MEDICAL DEVICES
MEGALOBLASTIC ANEMIA
NATURAL CHILDBIRTH
LEISHMANIASIS
LIPIDOSIS
PARAMYOTONIA CONGENITA
PEMPHIGOID
PINTA
POISONING
NOSEBLEEDS
POISON IVY
POSTURAL HYPOTENSION
PRIMARY LATERAL SCLEROSIS
PROGESTINS
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
SATURATED FAT
TAKAYASU'S ARTERITIS
THROMBOSIS
WILSON DISEASE
VAGINITIS
The Value Of Experts In Today's
    Information Age
Using experts can be your answer to coping with the information explosion.  Computers handle some problems of the information explosion because they are able to categorize and index vast amounts of data.  However, many computerized databases fail to contain information that is generated by non-traditional sources, such as documents that are buried in state and federal agencies.
Another problem is that many databases suffer from lack of timeliness because they offer indexes to articles and most publishers have long lead times for getting the material into print.  And in our fast changing society, having the most current information is crucial.
Computers also contribute to a more serious problem.  Because of their ability to store such large quantities of data, computers aggravate the information explosion by fueling the information overload.  If you access one of the major databases on a subject such as Maine potatoes, most likely you will be confronted with a printout of 500 or more citations. Do you have the time to find and read all of them?  Can you tell a good article from a bad one?
The first step to cut through this volume of information is to find an expert specializing in Maine potatoes.  Yes, such an individual exists.  This person already will have read those 500 articles and will be able to identify the relevant ones that meet your information needs.  This expert will also be able to tell you what will be in the literature next year, because probably he is in the midst of writing or reviewing forthcoming articles. And if you are in search of a fact or figure, this government bureaucrat might know the answer right off the top of his head.  And the best part of this research strategy is that all the information can be accumulated just for the price of a telephone call.
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Case Study:  How To Find Mr. Potato
The techniques for locating an expert can best be illustrated by a classic story from the days when I was struggling to start my first information brokerage company in 1975.
At the time the business amounted only to a desk and telephone crowded in the bedroom of my apartment.  As so often happens in a fledgling enterprise, my first client was a friend.  His problem was this: "I must have the latest information on the basic supply and demand of Maine potatoes within 24 hours."
My client represented a syndicate of commodity investors that invests millions of dollars in Maine potatoes.  When he called, these potatoes were selling at double their normal price and he wanted to know why.  I knew absolutely nothing about potatoes, but thought I knew where to find out.  The agreement with my client was that I would be paid only if I succeeded in getting the information (no doubt you've guessed I no longer work that way).
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