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SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Battle Plan Under Fire 
 Companion site to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) NOVA program that "probes the rapidly evolving science of war." Features interviews with technology and warfare experts, a history of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), interactive features on synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and on designing aircraft for stealth, a teacher's guide, and related reading and links. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wartech/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, Technology Last updated May 5, 2004 CDC: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
This site provides information on SARS, an atypical form of pneumonia which apparently originated in Asia and has spread rapidly. The site covers guidance for clinicians, health departments, and airline and airport workers as well as a FAQ, travel advisories, and information on infection control, specimen collection and shipping, respiratory protections, exposure management, and quarantine. Includes links to related resources. From the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases Last updated Jun 9, 2003 Civet Cat
Background information on the civet cat and its potential link to the SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) virus in China. Includes a photograph of the animal. From the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/sars/civetcat.html Topics: Infectious Diseases, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Jan 6, 2004 Disease Outbreak News
International resource for news updates on communicable diseases, including Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Includes special reports and factsheets on topics such as anthrax, BSE, influenza, and smallpox. Also includes media releases and contacts, and information about the organization and its activities. From Communicable Disease Surveillance & Response (CSR), World Health Organization. http://www.who.int/csr/don/en/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases Last updated May 11, 2005 Diseases and Conditions: SARS
Current information on severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), including basic facts, warnings, advisories, and information updates. Available in both English and French. From Health Canada. http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hc-ps/dc-ma/sars-sras-eng.php Topics: Infectious Diseases Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Executive Order: Revised List of Quarantinable Communicable Diseases
A list of the communicable diseases for which an individual may be quarantined by federal law. The list includes severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and "Cholera, Diphtheria, infectious Tuberculosis, Plague, Smallpox, Yellow Fever, and Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (Lassa, Marburg, Ebola, Crimean-Congo, South American, and others not yet isolated or named)." Includes "Questions and Answers on Executive Order and Interim Final Rule." From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/executiveorder040403.htm Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases Last updated May 11, 2005 Government Views of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)
"This site concentrates on Government documents and [links to] information about SARS both from the United States and from international resources. Topics covered include Blood Supply, Case Definitions, Cases Reported, Countries & Governments, General Background, Healthcare Facilities, Healthcare Personnel, Laboratories, Legal Resources, Presidential Communications, Prevention & Precautions, Public Health Campaigns, Quarantine, Travel Advisories, Travel & Transport, the Virus and the World Health Organization." From Grace-Ellen McCrann of the Cohen Library, The City College of New York. http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/library/Divisions/Government/SARS.html Topics: Infectious Diseases, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jun 9, 2003 Looking Beyond SARS
"NPR presents a five-part series on the world after SARS, examining such issues as the science behind detecting and treating the disease, to the response by health care workers on the front lines." Features audio clips of the programs, a fact sheet and timeline on SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome), commentary, and links to related coverage from National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/news/specials/sars/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health & Medical Disciplines, Infectious Diseases, Public Health & Safety Last updated Oct 21, 2003 MEDLINEplus: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
Links to the latest information on SARS. Includes news, general overviews, graphics, and statistics on SARS cases. Also provides contacts for organizations, adoption information, and links to MEDLINE searches for research articles on SARS or related issues. From the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/severeacuterespiratorysyndrome.html Topics: Health, Infectious Diseases, Statistics Last updated Jun 9, 2003 National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC)
The mission of this U.S. government site "is to provide physicians, nurses, and other health professionals ... and others an accessible mechanism for obtaining objective, detailed information on clinical practice guidelines." It features summaries of evidence-based guidelines, the full text of some guidelines, a guideline comparison feature, an annotated bibliography, downloads for handheld devices, a glossary, and related resources. Includes sections on bioterrorism and SARS. Searchable; guidelines browsable by disease or condition, treatment, or organization. http://www.guideline.gov Topics: Infectious Diseases, Terrorism Last updated Sep 1, 2004 ProMED-Mail (Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases)
The Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases is a "global electronic reporting system for outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases and toxins." ProMED-Mail serves as a central site for news, updates, and discussions of outbreaks of emerging and re-emerging diseases. The site also features discussion group announcements, recent recalls and alerts, links to maps of outbreaks, a FAQ, and related links. Available in several languages. A program of the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID). http://www.promedmail.org/pls/otn/f?p=2400:1000: Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health & Medical Disciplines, Infectious Diseases, Public Health & Safety Last updated Feb 26, 2008 SARS Reference
The second edition of "a medical textbook that provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)." Contents include a timeline, virology, epidemiology, transmission, diagnostic tests, treatment, and other topics. Browsable, or download the entire book. Also available in Spanish and Chinese. http://www.sarsreference.com/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Sep 1, 2003 SARS, the Mystery Illness
Quick facts and recent news on severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Provides comprehensive "Backgrounders" including Questions & Answers and Timeline . Includes video and audio features of interviews and statements, a discussion forum, and links to key resources. From the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). http://www.cbc.ca/news/sars/ Topics: Infectious Diseases Last updated Jun 9, 2003 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
The New York Times coverage of the medical syndrome SARS. Includes domestic and international news from current and archived articles, a forum, and links to key online resources. http://www.nytimes.com/pages/science/sciencespecial/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases Last updated Jun 9, 2003 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
This site offers links to fact sheets, key references (online articles and case studies), education and training, Internet resources, and official remarks and reports concerning SARS. Includes information about the modes of transmission, organism, and syndrome (symptoms) for SARS and other infections. From the Center for the Study of Emerging Infections at Saint Louis University School of Public Health, Missouri. http://www.emerginginfections.slu.edu/sars.htm Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases Last updated May 8, 2007 Spies That Fly
Companion site to the PBS NOVA special about "a new generation of pilotless planes [that] fly, spy, and bomb in places too risky for human pilots." Includes an illustrated timeline that explores the history of unmanned aerial vehicles from Civil War hot air balloons to miniature flying robots. Site also includes historical spy photos, information on radar imaging, a program transcript, and a teacher's guide. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/spiesfly/ Topics: Geography, Government, Infectious Diseases, Photograph Collections, Transportation Last updated Aug 6, 2003 Web Focus: SARS
A collection of articles and information (published in 2003) from Nature magazine about severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). "Nature's reporters pose key questions about the outbreak, and assess our preparedness to deal with future viral threats." Also features a chronology of the SARS epidemic. http://www.nature.com/nature/focus/sars/ Topics: Infectious Diseases Last updated Nov 19, 2005 World Health Organization (WHO): Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
This site "has been created to provide the public and professionals information about severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The site will be updated daily to ensure that the most current information is available." It includes a FAQ, recommended measures related to international travel, and reports on cases and affected countries. http://www.who.int/csr/sars/en/ Topics: Infectious Diseases Last updated Jun 9, 2003 |
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