Conditions and Diseases

Presents general overview information on many of the main kinds of tumors. Includes news, doctor search, glossary and access to support hotlines.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer provides access to reports and databases on occurrence and characteristics.

An open-publishing wiki portal for those interested in this topic. Available for viewing or editing.

Ranking by the magazine of the fifty top cancer hospitals in the United States.

Personal advice on making adjustments and maintaining hope.

Handbook gives short, practical advice how to handle serious illness and dying.

Supports and conducts research in, and distributes information on, the disorders of human communication, including hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language.

Discusses the causes, risk factors, and complications associated with foodborne illness. Reviews treatment options and prevention strategies.

Project consists of active surveillance for foodborne diseases and related epidemiologic studies designed to help public health officials better understand the epidemiology of foodborne diseases in the United States.

Can cause disease in those who eat contaminated seafood or have an open wound that is exposed to seawater. Features symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, prevention, and treatment.

The IMMD is a genetic testing laboratory located in Germany. Provides genetic tests for hereditary breast cancer, various cardiovascular diseases or diseases with onset in childhood.

Scientists have not only identified a critical gene involved in heroin addiction relapse, but they have also successfully blocked it, eliminating cravings for the drug.

Discusses medical information on this chromosome abnormality, including the doctor's personal experience with this rare disease.

The American Urological Association's online patient information resource written and reviewed by urology experts.

Provider of products, services, education for the surgical treatment of prostate cancer, conditions of the urinary tract, female incontinence, and pelvic prolapse.

Offers detailed information about infectious disease including classifications, transmission, diagnosing and therapies, immunity, mortality from, and a history.

Published for the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Find current and past issues and information about the journal.

The goal of this organization is to raise public awareness of fat disorders. Some of the disorders discussed are: Dercums Disease (Adiposis Dolorosa), Madelung’s Disease, Lipedema and Familial Multiple Lipomatosis or Angiolipomatosis

Includes definitions, illustrations and resources to explain hip, shoulder, knee and back pain.

Provides information on this condition involving fluid-filled cavities in the bone. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and complications.

Information about growth-related disorders through education, research, and advocacy. Member driven organization.

Information on a variety of conditions, including asthma, sleep apnea and tuberculosis, plus a drug information search. Includes information about the respiratory system, and a kid's corner.

Provides information concerning Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Sarcoidosis, including diagnosis and treatment. Includes a glossary, links and a chatroom.

Provides information on this common lower respiratory tract infection of young children. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications, prevention and self-help.

Includes information about skin care, sun protection, skin allergies, and several common dermatologic conditions.

Factsheet on this rare skin disorder, including its epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, management and prognosis.

Medical information about sleep disorders including, insomnia, snoring, and nightmares.

Details about this organization which promotes high quality care, education of medical professionals and the public as well as representation of its members. Includes a newsletter, links and patient information.

Global Allergy Information Network (GAIN) is a source of allergy information worldwide for medical professionals and consumers.

Non-profit organization provides information and raises awareness, and performs fund-raising for research.

Guide to food intolerance, articles on salicylate sensitivity, food diaries, and e-books.

UFAN provides support, education, awareness and advocates change for those affected by food allergies. Find a weblog and contact details.

Support for nurses working in military healthcare - open to all. Goal is to share latex information related to military issues like deployment.

Consumer health resource center providing information on allergies and immunotherapy.

Provides information on symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and complications.

Facts about eosinophilia including what it is, how and when it occurs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Find a definition of this disorder, its causes, incidence and risk factors.

A list of various drugs that may cause neutropenia provided by MedicineWorld.org.

A non-profit organisation based in Cleveland Ohio whose objectives are to raise awareness of the condition. Features educational material, FAQs, support groups and a message board.

Provides information on this inherited blood disorder. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and self help.

The AMC is committed to enhancing therapeutic options for patients with AIDS-associated malignancies.

Consumer health resource providing information on causes, symptoms and treatment.

Offers support and resources on advanced breast cancer issues. Searchable archives.

Colorado Springs, Colorado facility which provides oncology care. Contact details given.

Network includes academic, research and pediatric facilities. Offers treatment information, links and research findings.

Cancer center in central Washington State provides full array of outpatient diagnosis and treatment. Affiliated with Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.

Provides a range of services to patients and their families. Located in Richmond, Virginia.

Artist, Siglinde Kallnbach, collects signatures that will be turned into art to denote solidarity with cancer patients.

Non profit organization that provides one-on-one support to people undergoing treatment for cancer. Features stories, volunteering, and a bulletin board.

A story of surviving eye cancer. Includes information on ocular prosthetics.