| Transcultural_and_Multicultural_Health_Links Health links and information sorted by religious and ethnic group and special populations. Links to research and government health-related sites. |
| 4th_IAS_Conference_on_HIV_Pathogenesis,_Treatment_and_Prevention The International AIDS Society presents details of the meeting in Sydney, Australia in 2007. Features webcast, FAQ, registration details and abstracts. (July 22, 2007) |
| HIV_on_the_Front_Line_Conference Annual conference on HIV disease - clinical update for physicians, nurses and pharmacists. Orange County, California. (April 25, 2007) |
| International_AIDS_Conference Find a media center, FAQ's and a registration form. (July 11, 2004) |
| American_Association_for_the_History_of_Nursing 24th Annual Conference on Nursing History Research. September 28-30, 2007. White Plains, New York, USA. |
| South_Atlantic_Society_of_Electrophysiology_for_Allied_Professionals Conference for electrophysiology nurses and technicians. September 5-7, 2003, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States. Includes schedule and registration information. (September 5, 2005) |
| Trauma_Nursing__Critical_Issues Annual conference, March 20-21, 2004. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. General schedule and abstract submission information. (March 20, 2004) |
| The_Many_Faces_of_Rehabilitation_Nursing Association of Rehabilitation Nurses. October 15-18, 2003 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Includes goals, schedule, and information for exhibitors. (October 15, 2003) |
| Building_Excellence_Through_Evidence International Council of Nurses. June 27-29, 2003 in Geneva, Switzerland. Includes registration information, program, list of accepted abstracts, and press releases. (June 27, 2003) |
| Wound,_Ostomy_and_Continence_Nurses_Society 37th Annual Conference. June 12-16, 2005. Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Includes schedule and meeting information. (June 14, 2003) |
| _Children_of__Mentally_Ill_Parents Community forum and links for children of mentally ill parents. |
| American_Mental_Health_Association Schizophrenia, depression, bipolar and schizoaffective disorder, NBD, alcoholism, and drug addiction are discussed in terms of cause, treatment, prevention, recovery, and online self-help therapy. |
| Angel_Survive A support site (chat and forum) for victims and survivors of abuse. Includes forums for triggers, articles, partners, survivors' stories, self-harm, eating disorders, and happy endings. |
| Breath_of_Fresh_Air Contains articles, stories, experiences, art, and poetry submitted by patients, caregivers, families, and medical professionals. Includes mental health news, advocacy, and recovery. |
| The_Bright_Side Support, resources, and information for those struggling with mental or emotional difficulties. Includes feeling down, coping with loss, aging well, news and events, and creative minds. |
| Defunct_Board A message board to share feelings, thoughts, actions, or anything else about depression and addiction. |
| Dr__John_Grohol\'s_Forums Active self-help discussion threads about specific disorders and other mental health topics. Also provides a chat area. |
| Friendship_Network Non-profit organization which introduces single men and women recovering from mental illness to one another. Includes history, how it works, membership, real stories, and media. |
| HealthyPlace_com Information on psychological disorders and psychiatric medications. Includes mental health chats, support groups, journals, diaries, online psychological tests, and news. |
| Mental_Earth_Community Mental health forums managed by Dr. Warren Selekman, PhD. Variety of mental health forums and chat rooms. |
| Mixed_Nutz Support site for people dealing with mental illnesses. Chat room, bulletin board, and personal experiences. |
| NAMI_(National_Alliance_for_the_Mentally_Ill) Not-for-profit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses. |
| NAMI_State_Affiliates Links to state affiliates of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. |
| National_Empowerment_Center Practical information and techniques for recovery from mental illness. |
| National_Mental_Health_Awareness_Campaign Provides help and hope for those in crisis, working to eliminate stigma of mental illness that may prevent people in crisis from seeking help. |
| Nutz\'so A place where those who struggle with mental illness or abuse can go to be heard and seek answers in the experiences of others. |
| People_Who_Experience_Mood_Swings For people who experience mood swings, fear, voices and visions, containing a number of resources and articles. |
| Praying_Hearts_Sanctuary_Christian_Support_Group Prayer and support group for mental health and for people dealing with mental illness. |
| Psycho-Babble Message board for mutual support and education, focused on medication-related topics. |
| RealMentalHealth_com Online social network, offers blogs, journals, boards, and video chat. Includes groups about eating disorders, parenting, ADHD, OCD, relationships, self-harm, and dissociative disorders. |
| Recovery,_Inc_ Non-profit, non-sectarian, member-managed self-help mental health program. Includes history of program, recovery resources, FAQs, and group meeting list. |
| Recovery,_Inc___Self-Help_Mental_Health Offers techniques to regain mental health - without charge - at weekly meetings around the world. Especially effective for panic attacks. |
| San_Joaquin_Psychotherapy_Center A leading clinic for medication free treatment of mental illness. |
| Simons_Bi__Polar_and_Depression_Group Details about this chat group which is for people of all ages. |
| Yahoo_Groups__My_Tears_Are_Real A pro-recovery BPD, depression and self-injury support group. |
| CAMEO_Chemicals Online library of data sheets containing response-related information and recommendations for hazardous materials. |
| CCOHS__MSDS Provided by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. |
| Chemical_Safety_Information Oxford University's chemistry safety information, which includes MSDS data. |
| Guide_to_Material_Safety_Data_Sheets Discusses what to look for on an MSDS and how to interpret the information you find there. Written for journalists. |
| Kansas_State_University-MSDS Large link list of sources of Material Safety Data Sheets. |
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Liquid
oz mL
minim mL
1 = 30
45 = 3
1/2 = 15
30 = 2
15 = 1
dram mL
12 = 0.75
2 1/2 = 10
10 = 0.6
2 = 8
8 = 0.5
1 1/4 = 5
5 = 0.3
1 = 4
4 = 0.25
3 = 0.2
others
1 1/2 = 0.1
1 min (minum) = 1 gtt (drop)
1 = 0.06
1T (tablespoon) = 15mL
3/4 = 0.05
1t (teaspoon) = 5mL
1/2 = 0.03
1 ml = 1 cc
Weight
grain mg
grain mg
15 = 1000
1/4 = 15
10 = 600
1/6 = 10
7 1/2 = 500
1/8 = 8
5 = 300
1/10 = 6
4 = 250
1/15 = 4
3 = 200
1/20 = 3
2 1/2 = 150
1/30 = 2
2 = 120
1/40 = 1.5
1 1/2 = 100
1/60 = 1
1 = 60
1/100 = 0.6
3/4 = 45
1/120 = 0.5
1/2 = 30
1/150 = 0.4
1/3 = 20
1/200 = 0.3
1/250 = 0.25
