DISEASES AND DISORDERS
Look through the General Resources or scroll down for information on specific diseases
and disorders which are listed in alphabetical order.
GENERAL RESOURCES
- HealingWell
- This site offers an online guide to diseases, disorders and chronic
illness. It also has a collection of new articles, message boards and
an online library.
- MEDLINEplus
- Health information from the National Library of Medicine and the National
Institutes of Health.
- Morbidity & Mortality Weekly
Report
- Reports from the Center for Disease Control, including information on research projects.
- National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
- Part of the National Institutes of Health, this site offers information on
health, specific diseases, research and clinical trials.
- National Organization for Rare Disorders
- Organization working for the identification, treatment and cure of rare diseases and
disorders. The site houses several databases, one on rare diseases, one on orphan drugs
and one on organizations dedicated to specific rare diseases and disorders.
SPECIFIC DISEASES AND DISORDERS
AIDS AND HIV
- AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service (ACTIS)
- This site offers information on clinical trials being conducted. It
also offers access to a database of clinical trials and vaccine information.
- The AIDS Quilt
- History, purpose, online quilt sections, and the ability to create your own quilt panel.
- The Body
- AIDS and HIV information center.
- Center for Disease Control
-- HIV-AIDS
- This site offers information on the disease, related links, an online
bulletin board, distance learning, FAQs and more.
- National AIDS Treatment Advocacy Project
- Provides the very latest information on drugs, research and treatment.
- UNAIDS
- The United National program that advocates for a stronger and expanded
action on the global HIV/AIDS epidemic.
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
- Alzheimer Research Forum
- Non-profit site made to serve the scientific and clinical research
community. Researchers are offered news, journal articles, online
discussion, interviews, directories of genetic mutations, antibodies,
patents, jobs, conferences and more. The section for physicians has
information and web links, including diagnostic and treatment guides, and
drugs in clinical trials.
- The Alzheimer's Association
- This site offers information and support for people with Alzheimer's,
family, caregivers, friends, physicians, health care providers, researchers
and the media.
- Alzheimer's Disease Education and
Referral (ADEAR) Center
- This service from the National Institute on Aging offers information on
the disease, care giving and research.
-
Doctor's Guide to
the Internet
- Latest medical news and information.
ANXIETY AND PANIC DISORDERS
- Anxiety and Panic Disorders @ About.com
- Site which offers chat areas, information, newsletters, and Internet
sites, covering agoraphobia, OCD, panic disorder, social anxiety, phobias,
medication, self-help, therapy, alternative treatments, personal stories,
stress management, and support groups.
-
Doctor's Guide to the
Internet
- Latest medical news and information.
- Anxiety Disorders Association of America
- This site offers information for physicians and the public on anxiety
disorders. It also has a special service to aid in finding a therapist.
APHASIA
- National Aphasia Association
- This site offers information, support groups, research and related links.
ARTHRITIS
- Arthritis @ About.com
- Links and related articles, covering acetaminophen, advocacy, antibiotic
treatment, online forums, assistive devices, B-cell depletion, carpal
tunnel, clinical trials, and depression.
- Arthritis Central
- This site is produced and supervised by Board Certified
Rheumatologists. It offers original articles, a glossary of
terms, online guide to medications, information on diagnostic tests,
interactive disease maps, streaming video, a forum for patients and links to
related sites.
- Arthritis Foundation
- Facts, news, resources and reference information.
-
Doctor's Guide to the
Internet
- Latest medical news and information.
ASTHMA
- Asthma @ About.com
- Site which offers chat areas, information, newsletters, and Internet
sites, covering triggers, cough, pollen and mold counts, food allergies,
fragrance, medication, pregnancy, secondhand smoke, and support.
- Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
- This site offers information on asthma and allergies, news, an online
resource catalog, an Ask the Allergist section, and specific sections for
health care providers and children.
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER
- Attention Deficit Disorder @ About.com
- Links and related articles, covering diagnosis, treatment, medications,
parenting, teaching, life, special ed, advocates, research, book review and
the controversies surrounding the disorder.
- Attention Deficit Disorder Association
- Research, treatment, work, family issues, legal issuea, school. support
groups, and more.
- Children and Adults with
Attention Deficit Disorder
- Information on this disorder and its treatment, from one of the many perspectives.
AUTISM
- Autism-Pervasive Developmental
Disorders
- Another great resource from About.com, featuring diagnosis, therapies,
research, organizations, publications, issues, links, and much more.
- The Autism Society of America
- Information on this complicated developmental disability, plus research,
news, action to take and much more.
BIPOLAR DISORDER
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
- This site offers information on mood disorders, plus support groups,
advocacy, publications, and research.
- Pendulum Resources
- Online resources for those suffering from manic depression with sections
on articles, writings, humor, medications, links and related disorders.
BIRTH DEFECTS
- Birth Defects Research for Children
- Fact sheets on various birth defects, plus parent matching opportunities
and online resources.
- March of Dimes
- Information for health professionals and researchers as well as couples
who are expecting a child.
BRAIN TUMORS
- American Brain Tumor
Association
- Information on brain tumors, treatment options, clinical trials and life
with a brain tumor.
CANCER
- American Brain Tumor Association
- Information on brain tumors and developing research.
- American Cancer Society
- Information, research, events, news and more.
-
Breast Cancer - Doctor's
Guide to the Internet
- Latest medical news and information.
- BreastCancerInfo
- Information and news from the Komen Foundation.
- Cancer Care
- A non-profit organization which offers free services to those with cancer.
- Cancer.gov
- Cancer information from the National Cancer Institute.
- Colon Cancer Alliance
- This site offers patient support, education, research and advocacy for
survivors and those battling the disease.
- research, and treatment.
- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- Dedicated to fighting the blood-related cancers.
- Lung Cancer Online
- This site offers information on finding the best specialists, services and
support, treatment options, complications, tests, procedures and
organizations.
- Melanoma Patients' Information Page
- Research, bulletin board, glossary of related terms and much more.
- National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
- Information and support.
-
Prostrate Cancer Foundation
- News, information, clinical trials, and therapy options.
- Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
- Information and support.
CEREBRAL PALSY
- Caring for Cerebral Palsy
- Information on how to care for a child with cerebral palsy, including
bathing, dental care, dressing, exercise, feeding, hearing, nutrition, play,
seizures, sleep, suctioning, vision, and more.
- Cerebral Palsy
- Complete resource for parents and families with sections on types of
cerebral palsy, glossary, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment.
- United Cerebral Palsy
- Source of information on cerebral palsy and a resource for people with any
disability. The site contains information on education, housing,
employment, families, transportation, health, and travel.
CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROM
- CDC - Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome
- Information on the disorder with sections on treatment, continuing
education, support groups, and publications.
- Chronic Fatigue and
Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Association of America.
- Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and research.
CIRRHOSIS
- MEDLINEplus: Cirrhosis
- The National Library of Medicine presents this site with general
information and resources.
CLEFT LIP AND PALATE
- Cleft Palate Foundation
CROHN'S DISEASE
- Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
- News, medical information, clinical trials, links, and ask the specialist.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- The Foundation's site offers information on research, clinical trials,
legislation, and living with the disease.
DEPRESSION
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
- This site offers information on mood disorders, plus support groups,
advocacy, publications, and research.
DIABETES
- American Diabetes Association
- Information about diabetes, including nutrition, weight loss, exercise,
prevention, research, advocacy, and events.
- Diabetes @ About.com
- Site which offers chat areas, information, newsletters, and Internet
sites, covering causes, complications, diagnosis, support groups, treatment,
different types, glucose monitoring, insulin, medication, nutrition and
diet.
- CDC Diabetes Public Health Resource
- This site offers news, publications and information, plus links, programs
and projects.
- Children with
Diabetes
- This site offers information for parents including products, nutrition,
camps, warning signs, advocacy, services, regional information, and online
discussions.
- Diabetes Monitor
- Over 2700 links to diabetes sites.
- National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases
(NIDDK)
- Part of the National Institutes of Health, this site offers information on
health, specific diseases, research and clinical trials.
DOWN SYNDROME
- National Down Syndrome Society
- Research, information, advocacy and news.
EATING DISORDERS
- National Association of
Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
- Information and resources on eating disorders, services, programs,
treatment, support groups, news, advocacy, and information for professionals.
- National Eating Disorders Association
- Advocacy, links and resources.
- The Something
Fishy Website on Eating Disorders
- Comprehensive site focusing on the fact that you are not alone if you suffer from an
eating disorder and how to get help to control your food problems.
ENCEPHALITIS
- Encephalitis Information Page
- Diagnosis, treatment, types, advice, assessment, and more.
ENDOMETRIOSIS
- The Endometriosis Association
- Provides information and support as well as educating the public and the
medical community about the disease.
EPILEPSY
- Epilepsy Foundation
- Research, advocacy, services and news.
FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME
- National Organization on Fetal
Alcohol Syndrome
- Information, resources, news and articles.
FIBROMYALGIA
- The National Fibromyalgia
Association
- Information and resources for patients and health care professionals.
- National
Fibromyalgia Partnership
- A wide range of resources and information.
GLAUCOMA
- Glaucoma Research Foundation
- Information, research and treatment.
HEADACHE AND MIGRAINE
- Migraine Awareness Group (MAGNUM)
- Information on migraines, disability related to migraines, treatment and
where to turn for help.
HEART ATTACK and DISEASE
- American Heart Association
- Warning signs, diseases and conditions, advocacy, healthy lifestyle,
resources and an online encyclopedia.
- Congenital Heart Disease Information and Resources
- Heart Health Online
- FDA information on cardiovascular disease with sections on various
diseases and conditions, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and healthy
lifestyles.
- Women's Heart Foundation
- Information on exercise, nutrition, wellness, heart disease, heart
attacks, stroke, and heart surgery.
HEARTBURN
- National Heartburn Alliance
- Providing support and information for heartburn sufferers.
HEMOPHILIA
- Hemophilia Galaxy
- News, therapies, services, and more for patients and families.
- National Hemophilia
Foundation
HEPATITIS
- Hepatitis Foundation International
- News, research, resources, and help with living with hepatitis.
HERPES
- Herpes.com
- Diagnosis, symptoms, transmission, recurrences, treatment, precautions,
products, help groups, and online forums.
HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE
- Huntington's Disease Society of America
- Research, information, advocacy, and getting help.
HYPERTENSION
- American Society of Hypertension
- News, publications, information and a list of specialists.
INFERTILITY
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine
- This site contains information and resources for patients and
professionals.
- Infertility @ About.com
- Site which offers chat areas, information, newsletters, and Internet
sites, covering reproduction, ovulation, ferning devices, natural methods,
tubal factors, male infertility, lifestyle causes, endometriosis,
treatments, immunology, nutrition and risks.
- Infertility Resources
- Information for people who have infertility issues, health professionals and the media.
- International Council on Infertility
Information Dissemination
- This site offers resources for the informed patient, a directory of
fertility professionals, and a collection of essays, articles and fact
sheets.
- RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
- Information on trying to conceive, treatment, coping, adoption, pregnancy,
parenting and choosing to be childfree.
KIDNEY DISORDERS
- National Kidney Foundation
- This site offers information for patients, families and physicians,
including transplant information.
LIVER DISEASES
- American Liver Foundation
- News, health information and clinical trials.
LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE
- ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral
Sclerosis) Association
- News, research, resource and referrals.
LUPUS
- Alliance for Lupus Research
- Research, FAQs and links.
- Lupus Foundation of America
- Information and news on this disease, causes, treatments, testing and
symptoms.
MACULAR DEGENERATION
- The Macular Degeneration Network
- This site offers large print information for patients, including
treatments and prevention.
- Macular Degeneration Partnership
- Research, clinical trials, treatment, resources and much more.
MALARIA
- Malaria Foundation International
MENINGITIS
- Meningitis Research Foundation
- Symptoms, information about the diseases, news, and support.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
-
MS ActiveSource
- Learn about multiple sclerosis, living with the disease, ask an expert,
news and research.
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- News, treatment and research.
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- Definitive source of news and information.
OBESITY
- American Obesity Association
- Education, research, prevention, treatment, and discrimination.
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER
- Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation
- Definition of the disorder, related disorders, treatments, medications,
and information.
OSTEOPOROSIS
- National Osteoporosis Foundation
- News, information and prevention.
- Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases
- The National Institutes of Health provide this site filled with
information about osteoporosis, research and news.
PARALYSIS
- Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis
Resource Center
- Online library, news, support, grants and more.
PARKINSON'S DISEASE
- Michael J. Fox Foundation
- This foundation created by the celebrity focuses on increasing funding and
raising money for Parkinson's research. It is also striving to increase
the visibility of Parkinson's and assure that the federal government is
funding research for a cure.
- National Parkinson
Foundation, Inc.
- Services, information, news, events and resources.
POLIO AND POST-POLIO SYNDROME
- International Polio Network
(IPN)
- News and information.
POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
- National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress
Disorder
- This site offers facts, research and information on diagnosis and
treatment.
PSORIASIS
- National Psoriasis Foundation
- Information and support for those with psoriasis.
ROSACEA
- Rosacea Organization
- This site offers information for both patients and physicians.
- International
Rosacea Foundation
- Information on conditions and treatments for dermatologists and patients.
SCHIZOPHRENIA
- World Fellowship for Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders
- Information on the disorders, plus programs, publications and resources.
SCOLIOSIS
- Scoliosis Research Society
- Information on the disorder, a doctor listing, newsletter and glossary.
SICKLE CELL DISEASE
- Sickle Cell Disease Association of America
- Information, programs, services, education, and more.
SLEEP APNEA
- American Sleep Apnea Association
SLEEP DISORDERS
- National Center on Sleep Disorders Research
- Part of the National Institutes of Health, this organization's site offers
research and information for both patients and professionals.
- Sleep Disorders @ About.com
- Site which offers chat areas, information, newsletters, and Internet
sites, covering sleep apnea, snoring, narcolepsy, sleep paralysis, insomnia,
night sweats, dreams, restless legs, circadian rhythm, medication and
surgery.
- SleepNet
- Collection of information on sleep disorders.
- Sleep Page
- A list of links on sleep and sleep disorders.
SPINA BIFIDA
- Spina Bifida Association of America
- Facts and information for patients and professionals, plus campaigns, real
stories, and online resources.
STROKES
- American Stroke Association
- Warning signs, care, research and an online encyclopedia.
- Internet Stroke Center
- Washington University offers this site on strokes with resources, clinical
trials, and sections for patients, families and professionals.
SUDDEN INFANTS DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS)
- American Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Institute
- Information on the syndrome, including information on incidence, research,
and reducing the risk
THYROID DISEASE
- Thyroid Disease @ About.com
- Site which offers chat areas, information, newsletters, and Internet
sites, covering hypothyroidism, alternatives, cancer, testing, surgery,
related conditions, synthroid, and toxic chemicals.
TUBERCULOSIS
- Center for Disease Control
-- TB
- This site offers information on the disease, related links, an online
bulletin board, distance learning, model centers, FAQs and online documents.
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