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MEDICAL REFERENCEMedical reference sites pertaining to specific diseases, conditions, diagnosis and treatments.AEGIS - AIDS Education Global Information System Allergy and Asthma Rochester Resource Center (AARRC) Bipolar Disorder Information Center Breast Cancer Awareness Crusade Cancer Risk Assessment and Counseling Website Cancerweb- National Cancer Institute Cardiocenter- Emergency Cardiology Web Site Introduction to Cardiothoracic Imaging Cardiovascular Research Institute of Southern California (CVRI) CDC- National AIDS Clearinghouse CDC International Travel Information Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation, a national, web-based, not-for-profit organization of families raising children diagnosed with, or at risk for, early onset bipolar disorder (manic depressive illness) or depression. Site includes library with full-text medical journal articles, parent writings, l5 message boards, and offers free on-line parent support groups moderated by experienced parents, as well as chat rooms. Also offers an on-line support group and scheduled chats just for teenagers (l3 and above) diagnosed with bipolar disorder or depression. Center for AIDS Prevention Studies (CAPS) Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease Center Complete Home Medical Guide- Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Comprehensive Lung Center (CLC) at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Home Page Ear, Nose, and Throat Information Center DynaMed -- Dynamic Medical Information Systems Emergency Medicine and Primary Care Home Page Global Emergency Medicine Archives Gynecologic Oncology Tutorials at the University of Washington Internet Fetal Echocardiography Irritable Bowel Syndrome Web Page Los Alamos National Laboratory Home Page Multimedia Medical Reference Library MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY is a progressive crippling disease in which the muscle tissues decrease in size and grow weaker, resulting in the loss of mobility, MD is also genetic in nature, therefore is can only be transmitted via DNA (from mother to child). The word Dystrophy come from the Greek prefix dys which means bad or painful and the word trepein meaning nourishment; literally, Dystrophy means insufficient nourishment. There are over 40 different types of Muscular Dystrophy, the most common variety of this rare ailment being Duchenne's MD. New Research in Muscular Dystrophy Myotonia Congenita or Thomsen's Disease Myotonic MD or Steinert's Disease National Centre for Emergency Medicine Informatics The National Osteoporosis Foundation - The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is America's leading resource for people seeking up-to-date, medically sound information on the causes, prevention, detection and treatment of osteoporosis. Our first and foremost mission is to reduce the widespread incidence of osteoporosis by providing you with useful information, support and guidance. The Paget Foundation - The Paget Disease Foundation was created to improve the quality of life for persons suffering from Paget disease of bone and related disorders by making the public aware that treatment is available and encouraging patients to see their physicians for treatment. The Foundation also sponsors programs through which physicians can develop expertise in treating the disease and become familiar with specialized centers for diagnosis and treatment. The Foundation plans to explore means of third-party support for treatment and rehabilitation costs and to enlist public and private support for solving the medical, social, and financial problems of victims of the disease. Patient Education Program (Education & Assistance for Parents and Patients) Patient Medical Assistant - For Common Out-Patient Primary Care Problems Thoracopedia - An Imaging Encyclopedia of Pediatric Thoracic Disease The Thyroid Foundation of America - The Thyroid Foundation of America is a nonprofit organization which was created in 1986 to provide health education and support for thyroid patients and health professionals, to increase public awareness about thyroid problems, and to raise and distribute funds for thyroid research. We prepare educational brochures and a quarterly newsletter for thyroid patients and health professionals with up-to-date reviews of important thyroid topics, reports on TFA Chapter activities, and notices about books and meetings of interest to thyroid patients and health professionals. THYROID GLAND DISORDERS - American Thyroid Association - The American Thyroid Association is a large association of thyroid specialists. This site contains information for physicians as well as patient information. The Thyroid Society - The Thyroid Society for Education and Research is a national, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to pursue the prevention, treatment, and cure of thyroid disease. To accomplish this mission, The Thyroid Society participates in, and raises funds for, patient and community education programs, professional education, and scientific research. The work of The Thyroid Society is supported by various grants and by individual contributions. UMBILICAL CORD BLOOD & ITS USES Headache ResourcesAmerican Council for Headache Education (ACHE) The American Council for Headache Education (ACHE) was created in 1990 through an initiative of the American Headache Society (AHS). ACHE is a nonprofit patient-health professional partnership dedicated to advancing the treatment and management of headache and raising the public awareness of headache as a valid, biologically based illness. American Academy of Neurology (AAN) The American Academy of Neurology is a medical specialty society established to advance the art and science of neurology, and thereby promote the best possible care for patients with neurological disorders. American Academy of Pain Medicine The American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) is an organization that provides for quality care to patients suffering with pain, through the education and training of all physicians, through research, and through the advancement of the specialty of pain medicine. American Pain Society The American Pain Society (APS) is a multidisciplinary organization of basic and clinical scientists, practicing clinicians, policy analysts, and others working to advance pain-related research, education, treatment and professional practice. The Brain Matters A group of sixty advocacy and patient support groups has teamed up to focus public attention on the personal and societal impacts of neurological diseases. British Association for the Study of Headache The British Association for the Study of Headache (BASH) is an organization whose objectives are to relieve persons suffering from headache by the advancement of scientific study. Headache Impact Test The Headache Impact Test (HIT) is a tool to measure the impact headaches have on a person's ability to function on the job, at school, at home, and in social situations. The score indicates the impact that headaches have on normal daily life and the ability to function. After taking the HIT survey, you can print a report for yourself and one to share with your doctor. International Headache Society The International Headache Society (IHS) is an organization whose strategic objective is to alleviate the burden of headache worldwide, in particular by promoting research into causes, mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment and other aspects of headache. JAMA Migraine Information Center The JAMA Migraine Information Center is designed as a resource for physicians and other health professionals. The site is produced and maintained by JAMA editors and staff under the direction of an editorial review board of leading migraine authorities. Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) is an international peer-reviewed general medical journal designed to promote the science and art of medicine and the betterment of the public health. MAGNUM MAGNUM (Migraine Awareness Group: A National Understanding for Migrainers) was created to bring public awareness, utilizing the electronic, print, and artistic media, to the fact that Migraine is a true organic neurologic disease, to assist Migraine sufferers, their families, and co-workers, and to help improve the quality of life of Migraine sufferers worldwide. MEDLINEplus MEDLINEplus is a service that provides access to extensive information about specific diseases and conditions and also has links to consumer health information from the National Institutes of Health, dictionaries, lists of hospitals and physicians, health information in Spanish and other languages, and clinical trials. The Migraine Trust The Migraine Trust aims to help people with migraine and other headaches, as well as organizations, groups, and individuals who work to support them through research and care. PainLink PainLink is a virtual community if health professionals working in institutions that are committed to alleviating pain. PubMed PubMed is the National Library of Medicine's search service that provides access to over 10 million citations in MEDLINE, PreMEDLINE, and other related databases, with links to participating online journals. Trigeminal Neuralgia Association The Trigeminal Neuralgia Association (TNA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1990 by individuals who had been directly affected by the pain of trigeminal neuralgia, as patients or as family members of a patient. TNA provides help and support for trigeminal neuralgia patients and other face pain patients, care givers, and medical professionals. World Headache Alliance The World Headache Alliance (WHA) is a global alliance of lay organizations whose aim is to provide a comprehensive, and frequently updated, information service for people who suffer from severe headache or migraine, and their families and friends. Headache Cybertext This cybertext describes the current method of diagnosing and treating tension-type, migraine, analgesic-abuse, cluster, and post-traumatic (including post-"whiplash") headaches, which comprise the great majority of the headaches that physicians see in their offices. It also presents the diagnosis and treatment of many other headaches seen by physicians in their offices. I am gradually adding to this list.
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