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Arthritis
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Arthritis Foundation -
www.arthritis.org
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The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization
that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions
with advocacy, programs, services, and research.
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National Institute of Arthritis and Mussculoskeletal and Skin Diseases -
www.niams.nih.gov
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The mission of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and
Skin Diseases is to support research into the causes, treatment, and
prevention of arthritis and Musculoskeletal and skin diseases, the training
of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research, and the
dissemination of information on research progress in these diseases.
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John Hopkins Arthritis Center -
www.hopkins-arthritis.som.jhmi.edu
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A comprehensive patient information website provided by the faculty of the
Johns Hopkins University Division of Rheumatology.
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Cardiovascular Health
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The American Heart Association -
www.americanheart.org
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A website devoted to providing patient information to reduce disability and
death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
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National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute -
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart
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A patient friendly website devoted to educating patients about the many
cardiovascular diseases and complications resulting from those conditions.
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Children's Health
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KidsHealth -
www.kidshealth.org
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An interactive, education-based website with sections especially for
parents, kids and teens.
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Diabetes
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The American Diabetes Association -
www.diabetes.org
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A website provided by ADA for patients. The website contains everything a
patient should know about their diabetes including: diabetes information,
nutrition and recipes, weight loss and exercise, diabetes prevention,
diabetes research, advocacy section, and a community support section.
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Children with Diabetes Foundation -
www.childrenwithdiabetes.com
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A website developed especially for children with diabetes. Kids can
navigate this website to discover a wealth of information about their
disease. Kids can enter chat rooms, post a personal page, request pen
pals, and learn about cool new research and products available for them.
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Digestive Health
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The American Gastroenterological Association -
www.gastro.org/generalpublic.html
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A comprehensive website where patients can uncover answers to their most
frequently asked questions and even search for a gastroenterologist in
their area.
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Colorectal Cancer Network -
www.colorectal-cancer.net
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This website is intended to assist people with cancer, their family,
friends and caregivers find the information to help them make decisions
regarding treatment and the management of their disease.
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National Cancer Institute -
www.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/types/colon-and-rectal
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A website about colon and rectal cancer offering topics such as: treatment,
clinical trials, cancer literature, prevention, genetics, causes, research
information, and screening and testing information.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Self Help and Support Group -
www.ibsgroup.org
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The IBS Self Help Group is in support of those who suffer from IBS, those
who are looking for support for someone who has IBS, and medical
professionals who want to learn more about IBS.
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Men's Health
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Men's Health Network -
www.menshealthnetwork.org
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A website devoted to the awareness and education of men’s health.
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Erectile Dysfunction Institute -
www.erectile-dysfunction-impotence.org/index.html
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A comprehensive website providing information about Erectile dysfunction,
its causes, treatment, and information for sexual partners.
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American Hair Loss Council -
www.ahlc.org
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The American hair Loss Council is the nation’s only unbiased, not-for-profit
agency, dedicated to sorting through hair loss information, discovering what
works and what doesn’t, and presenting their findings.
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American Foundation for Urologic Diseases -
www.afud.org
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A comprehensive, patient-friendly website providing information about
impotence, bladder, infertility, prostate health, and kidney health.
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Mental Health
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National Institute of Mental Health -
www.nimh.nih.gov
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A government sponsored website providing patient education on: anxiety
disorders, ADHD/ADD, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality
Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, and Schizophrenia.
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National Mental Health Association -
www.nmha.org
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The nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all
aspects of mental health provides website for patients to gain insight
into their disease, learn the newest information available, and also get
involved in finding an answers about mental diseases.
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Depression-Screening.org -
www.depression-screening.org
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This website provides patients with the signs and symptoms of depression,
treatment strategies, and a locator service to find a place to get screened
for depression.
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American Institute of Stress -
www.stress.org
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A website dedicated to educating patients about the role of stress in
health and illness, the nature and importance of mind-body relationships,
and our inherent and immense potential for self-healing.
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Anxiety Disorders Association of American -
www.adaa.org
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A website providing information about anxiety disorders, how to get help,
self help tools, new clinical trials, and support groups.
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Respiratory Health
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The American Lung Association -
www.lungusa.org
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A comprehensive website devoted to the education about lung diseases.
While at this website patients can: get involved, learn about a myriad
of diseases, do some research, learn how to quit smoking, look at air
quality, read about allergies and asthma, and educate themselves about
treatment options and strategies.
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American Academy of Allergy and Asthma and Immunology -
www.aaai.org
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While surfing this website patients can find an allergist, look at pollen
counts, get an allergy report, and have a library of information at the click
of a mouse.
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Senior's Health
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The National Family Caregiver's Association -
www.thefamilycaregiver.org
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While at this website caregiver’s of ill family members can gain much
needed information, education, and support.
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Parkinson's Disease Foundation -
www.pdf.org
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This website provides a complete look at today’s treatment strategies for
patients with Parkinson’s Disease. This webstie provides features such as
community news, science news, and questions answered by experts.
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Glaucoma Research Foundation -
www.glaucoma.org
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Patients can gain valuable information at this website such as: info about
glaucoma, learning to live with glaucoma, treating glaucoma, receive a free
glaucoma newsletter, and volunteer.
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The Alzheimer's Foundation -
www.alz.com
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A comprehensive website devoted to the education and research to cure
Alzheimer’s Disease.
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Wellness and Prevention
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American Obesity Assocation -
www.obesity.org
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While at this website a patient can get the latest information about
obesity and its latest issues.
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Healthy People 2010 -
www.healthypeople.gov
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A government-funded endeavor to decrease obesity and create a healthier America
by 2010.
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Women's Health
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National Women's Health Resource Center -
www.healthywomen.org
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A website where women can discover the latest updates on women’s health.
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4women.gov -
www.4women.gov and
www.4girls.gov
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The Federal Government Source for Women and Girl’s Health Information. Here a
woman can access valuable information that only women can understand or
experience.
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The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation -
www.komen.org
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A link to the major source of fundraising and awareness through a
foundation committed to curing breast cancer.
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National Osteoporosis Foundation -
www.nof.org
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A link to the nation’s leading voluntary health organization solely dedicated
to osteoporosis and bone health.
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