Conditions and Diseases

Online journal of the Academy of Cancer Immunology provides a forum for the exchange of scientific and clinical information.

Provides access to full-text content, online-only content, features and services and author submission materials.

Specialty journal produced by the Nature Publishing Group with a focus on basic research on hematopoietic malignancies.

Peer-reviewed journal strives to be comprehensive offering articles that often make headlines in the newsroom.

Official journal of the five Nordic cancer societies that offers topics in clinical oncology and related disciplines.

Offers a list of frequently asked questions of the disease, basic information and statistics.

Offers a description of the disease as well as diagnostic tests, treatments, and research available at Duke University.

Provides information on this cancerous tumour that develops in skin cells. Includes a mole self assessment tool and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and prevention.

Email support group for the disease.

Provides information on this cancer, the symptoms and causes, tests and treatment, living with mesothelioma and current research.

Mailing list and archives that provides information and support for those dealing with sarcoma.

A group for survivors and interested others.

Fosters research on diet and prevention, and offers educational services. Located in Washington DC.

Archive of Wall Street Journal Amy Dockser Marcus article about a young man discovering he had tested positive for small traces of slow growing cancer in the prostate. Set off the debate that "Everyone has cancer growing somewhere in their body."

Images of various skin malignancies.

Medline Health information looks at this disorder. An overview and in-depth look at the causes and treatments.

Supports kids, teenagers and adults who are dealing with having a medical problem. Advice about teasing, what to expect in a hospital, poetry, and shared stories.

The National Information Clearinghouse provides information and resources.

Explains the observable swelling in certain parts of the body. Includes causes and diuretic treatments.

What to do and what not to do when a foreign object is in the nose.

Learn what patients might experience, how to prepare for the procedure and the benefits versus the risks.

A support group for people who have vestibular damage caused by gentamicin or related drugs.

Clinical information pertaining to auditory and vestibular studies. Located at Johns Hopkins University.

Encyclopedia article including a definition of this condition, its causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prognosis.

A discussion of surgically correctable diseases by surgeons at University of Pennsylvania.

The human parathyroid gland, which regulates calcium levels, probably evolved from fish gills, say researchers.

Contains an overview, symptoms, treatment, coping, genetics, and clinical trials.

LAB is a non-profit, community based organization dedicated to working with the blind and visually impaired. Serving the Greater Lowell, MA / Merrimack Valley community. Find the services, news, resources and contact details.

Explains the causes, symptoms and treatment with diagrams.

Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatments for corneal ulcers.

Causes, diagnosis, investigations and management of the condition.

Explains this disease; its symptoms, causes, and treatment. Includes why it is important to have a complete eye exam every year.

Provides information on this disease and the program being undertaken for its elimination.

Provides information on this inflammation of the middle layer of the eye. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and recovery.

Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Iritis.

Includes causes, symptoms, prognosis, prevention, and treatment.

Encyclopedia article on this condition where a body tissue dies as a result of an insufficient supply of blood.

Story on genetic problems in Ohio community mentions high incidence of Cohen's.

For family, friends, and other supporters to find out about the disease and offer support for Clayton.

A source of links which provide news, overviews, diagnosing, symptoms, treatments, clinical trials, and related issues pertaining to CF.

A school and resource centre. Includes descriptions of what they do with toddlers, school-aged children, and teens. Also included are their fees.

Links and resource information.

Information on this disease, medical aspects, education, references, contacts and what's new in Australia

The BBC reports that a girl with a rare genetic condition which made her body age eight times faster than normal dies at the age of 17.

Lowe syndrome, the synonyms, a summary and list of major features.

Thorough summary of history, diagnosis, and treatment.

The CGCF supports excellence in core human genetics research and aims to raise funds to enable scientists to discover cures and treatments for genetic disorders. Find details about the programs and events, and contact information.

A mom describes her daughters disorder which is thought to be a metabolic disease similar to mucopolysachharisdoses. Also links to other related sites.

A Canadian Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome parent support group.

Support organization helping the victims of this disease. Provides a network for families to receive information, advocacy, and emotional support, and keep abreast of the most current medical information available.