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This page last updated 09/18/08 NOTE: With few exceptions, the most recent information can be found near the of the table below.
Bioterrorism Resources
DISCLAIMER:
The links and references below are provided for information purposes only.
Their inclusion does not constitute any form of
approval or endorsement by USUHS or the Dept. of Defense.
| NLM Environmental Health and Toxicology Information http://www.sis.nlm.nih.gov/enviro.html |
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Center for Biosecurity of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Medical Student.com is a digital library of authoritative medical information for all students of medicine. Includes an extensive listing of bioterrorism related links. |
| CDC Public Health Emergence and Response Information |
| BT Updates from the American Academy of Family Physicians 11/13/02 |
| The Oklahoma City National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism (MIPT). As one of three components of the Oklahoma City National Memorial, MIPT acts as a research and educational resource center for the prevention and deterrence of terrorism or the mitigation of its effects. In an effort to broaden MIPT's scope, MIPT would like to invite you to link to the MIPT website. Some of the resources you will find on the website are a Terrorism Bibliography, a Terrorism Incidents and Significant Dates calendar, a section devoted to First Responders, Lessons Learned from past events, Terrorism Victims Assistance resources, an Outreach mechanism, Legal Material, a Terrorism Incidents Database (and a forthcoming Terrorism Indictments Database), and thousands of reports, links, images, journals and fact sheets. Another significant resource of MIPT is its physical library. MIPT has collected hundreds of books and other resources that are unable to be provided electronically. Valuable resources are cataloged and searchable via the MIPT website. One feature of this system is the ability to search other library catalogs. 12/17/02 |
| Bioterrorism Reference Table |
| Homeland Security Color Coded System and its Meaning |
| DoD Links to items on Terrorism and Terrorists 9/6/02 |
| CDC Special Issue on Anthrax 9/6/02 |
Bioterrorism and Health System Preparedness. Emerging Tools, Methods, and Strategies 9/06/02 |
| CIDRAP: Center for Infectious Dis. Research & Policy, Univ. of Minn. Provides a wealth of bioterrorism information and is updated daily. 8/7/02 |
| DoD Post Deployment Health Information 7/15/02 |
| The Australia Group is an informal arrangement which aims to allow exporting or transshipping countries to minimize the risk of assisting chemical and biological weapon (CBW) proliferation. The Group meets annually to discuss ways in which the national level export licensing measures of its 34 participants can collectively be made more effective in ensuring would-be proliferators are unable to obtain necessary inputs for CBW programs, which are banned under international law. |
| Radiation Disasters: Preparedness and Response for Radiology.
ACR Primer (PDF) The American College of Radiology (ACR) Disaster Planning Task Force—in collaboration with the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) and the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM)—offers this Web page as part of an educational program to enable the radiology community to respond effectively in a crisis. As we learned on September 11, a large-scale disaster can strike without warning. The attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and several incidents of anthrax in the mail placed our colleagues on the front lines in New York, Washington D.C. and other venues, triaging the injured and diagnosing those infected. A radiation disaster is a possibility for which we must be prepared. Radiologists, radiation oncologists and medical physicists will play a vital role as responders and as sources of accurate information for patients, the public and the medical community. The links on this page provide quick access to current information on preparing for a radiation emergency, handling contaminated persons, dose assessment, radiation health effects, and accessing emergency assistance. Links are also provided on medical responses to bioterrorism. 6/18/02 |
| Update on Cutaneous Anthrax in a Laboratory Worker. Anthrax in Laboratory Worker Underscores Importance of Laboratory Safety. The investigation of the case of cutaneous anthrax in a laboratory worker indicates that the probable source of exposure was the surface of vials containing B. anthracis isolates that the worker had placed in a freezer. More importantly, the case highlights the necessity of safe laboratory procedures and anthrax vaccination for workers handling B. anthracis isolates. 6/18/02 |
| Biological,
Chemical, and Radiation Induced Illnesses:
Clinical Practice Guidelines. The VA's Office of Quality and Performance has prepared three sets of clinical practice guidelines for treating illnesses associated with terrorism attacks: Terrorism with Ionizing Radiation General Guidance Pocket Guide; Biological Terrorism General Guidance Pocket Guide; and Chemical Terrorism General Guidance Pocket Guide. All three pocket guidelines can be downloaded in Word or PDF format. 06/03/02 |
| "Antrax as a Biological Weapon; Medical and Public Health Management" |
| Course on Medical Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction. USUHS, Henry M. Jackson and Lippincott Williams & Wilkins with Medantic Technology have joined to create an online course for health professionals about potentially dangerous agents used in terrorist attacks. Teaching modules include antrax, sarin, smallpox, plague, mustard, cyanide, combined radiation injury, incapacitating agents, botulism, and Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis, plus lectures covering psychological aspects and decontamination. 05/14/02 |
| Updated Recommendations for Management of Anthrax as a Biological Weapon. Specific recommendations from the Working Group on Civilian Biodefense for the management of an anthrax attack include diagnosis of anthrax infection, indications for vaccination, therapy, ostexposure prophylaxis, decontamination of the environment, and suggested research. The revised consensus statement presents new information based on the analysis of the anthrax attacks of 2001; important symptoms, signs, and laboratory studies; new diagnostic clues that may help future recognition of this disease; current anthrax vaccine information; updated antibiotic therapeutic considerations; and judgments about environmental surveillance and decontamination. To view the complete consensus statement as it appears in The May 1 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. 05/13/02 |
| Protect against Chemical or Biological Releases with Online Tips. Web site currently in development by the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory offers recommendations for handling biological and chemical releases that may occur in a facility, according to a report in the April 22, 2002, weekly edition of Occupational Health and Safety E-News. "Advice for Safeguarding Buildings Against Chemical or Biological Attack" includes guidance on reducing a facility's potential for becoming a target of chemical and biological terrorist attacks and using the facility's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system to regulate the flow of hazardous chemical and biological agents. An animated diagram depicting how the HVAC system can spread contamination throughout the facility is also included. 04/26/02 |
| NIAID
Biodefense Research Opportunities A Web site for researchers about NIAID support for several biodefense research initiatives 4/22/02 |
| Report on Suspected Cutaneous Anthrax in a Laboratory Worker. This report in the April 5 "Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Summarizes the epidemiologic and environmental investigation of the case of a Texas laboratory worker who developed anthrax. The report indicates that the likely source of exposure was the surface of vials containing B. anthracis isolates that the worker placed in a freezer on March 1. To view the report, click on the link below. 04/12/02 |
| Reviews of the Disaster Response Empirical Literature for Healthcare Professionals. Presents reviews of the empirical literature on disaster response for healthcare professionals. 03/15/02 |
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Six-month Anniversary and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Six-month Anniversary Recognizing that the six-month anniversary of the terrorist attacks may exacerbate peoples' concerns and symptoms, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) offers links to information for healthcare professionals that will be useful in working with clients. 03/15/2 |
| Center for Biosecurity of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) |
| Report Summary: Public Health Assessment of Potential Biological Terrorism Agents A good summary article by CDC personnel on potential BT agents. 02/05/02 |
| American College of Emergency Physicians: Bioterrorism This site offers resources to help physicians and health systems cope with bioterrorism, developed by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and other entities such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases. Among the most useful resources are those specific to ACEP. Featured, for example, is access to an external Web site for the Annals of Emergency Medicine, which offers free articles on disaster medicine and emergency preparedness, and anthrax resources for clinicians. Also available is an April 2001 final report on emergency personnel training, which includes a table of contents, executive summary, list of acronyms, needs analysis, a discussion of levels of proficiency, recommendations, and an appendix and references. 01/25/02 |
| AMA Disaster Preparedness and Medical Response Accessible from the American Medical Association (AMA) site's home page, this resource focuses on disaster preparedness and medical response, with a focus on annotated links chosen carefully to meet the needs of physicians. Highlights include the latest news, resources for physicians, AMA policies and resources, information within the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), volunteer and donation opportunities, state and federal resources, and position statements and proclamations. Physicians would feel comfortable sharing some of these resources with fellow physicians and patients. The site blends clinical information with guidance on how to cope with grief and psychosocial issues. 01/25/02 |
| American Journal of Public Health The American Journal of Public Health offers a number of articles that treat bioterrorism from a valuable public health, philosophical, and historical perspective. Among the selections are articles relating to terrorism, biological weapons, assessment of the threat to public health, hospital preparedness for victims of chemical or biological terrorism, bioterrorism preparedness, biological and chemical terrorism defense, and preemptive biopreparedness. While there are many articles available on bioterrorism, these provide a valid contribution to the literature by viewing bioterrorism through a disciplined academic lens. 01/25/02 |
| Institute for Homeland Security 01/16/02 |
| Feb. 2002 Conference on Bioterrorism 01/16/02 |
| University of Iowa Hardin Library BT Resources 12/28/01 |
| American Society for Microbiology Resources 12/28/01 |
| American College of Physicians BT Resources (ACP good resources) 12/28/01 |
| St. Louis Univ. BT Resources (Useful articles, links, etc. on BT) 12/28/01 |
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Terrorism and Security Collection (National Academy Press site provides free access to 26 recent publications from the National Academies about science and policy issues surrounding terrorism and security) 12/126/01 |
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Managing Radiation Emergencies: Guidance for Hospital Medical Management (Site provides information that addresses not only basic explanations and definitions related to radiation but also offers guidance to those responding both at the scene of an accident (prehospital) and at the hospital. The Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site is a 24hour emergency response program at the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) that trains, consults, or assists in the response to all types of radiation accidents or incidents) 12/26/0 |
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Children, Bioterrorism, and Disasters (American Acad. of Pediatrics (AAP) site is a compilation of resources and materials on disasters, bioterrorism, and psychological support of children. It also provides links to other sites with resources on bioterrorism and to directories of health departments) 12/26/01 |
| CDHAM: Section on Biological, Chemical and Nuclear Warfare and Terrorism 12/20/01 |
| Management of Potential Biological Agents (large PowerPoint presentation) 12/20/01 |
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