Conditions and Diseases

Summary, diagnosis, clinical description, differential diagnosis, management, genetic counseling and molecular genetics.

Support organization for children with TOF and their families. Includes information about the condition, treatment and outcomes.

A national data system which collects, analyzes, and distributes information about end-stage renal disease in the United States.

Resources for the chemically injured, chemically sensitive or environmentally ill.

Information about the ISF which seeks to improve the understanding and clinical management of patients through workshops, lectures, debates, practice guidelines, and training programs for professionals worldwide. Also contact details.

Information on nontuberculous mycobacteria and how it differs from tuberculosis. Includes information on the history of NTM, the causes, symptoms, types, diagnosis and treatment.

Shmuel Razin discusses general concepts, structure, class and pathogenesis of mycoplasmas. He also focuses on the different subspecies and chronic illnesses in which mycoplasmas are involved.

Includes factsheets on the flagellate protozoan parasite and the disease it causes, news releases, and reports.

Scientific and medical information on the organisms and the diseases they cause.

Article by Burke A Cunha, MD.

Organization aiming to help patients, families and medical professionals successfully combat sepsis. Includes information on the condition, the Team Sepsis Plan and other initiatives and resources.

Interactive multimedia educational outreach initiative from the American Society for Microbiology providing news, videos, images and resources.

Describes the group which is for researchers, scientists, and patients who are interested in the research, development, and treatment protocols for this Herpes family Virus. Join, post and read mail.

Features virus information, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.

Discusses salmonellosis and other zoonoses carried by reptiles and other pets.

Factsheet in question and answer format on ankle ligament problems, sprains and instability.

Provides detailed information on diagnosis and management, for patients and health care providers.

Non-profit medical society focused on improving spine medicine through advocacy, research and education. Includes patient information on spine disorders.

Information for patients about vertebroplasty. Learn what you might experience, how to prepare for the procedure, and the benefits vs. risks.

A podiatrist discusses conditions of the foot, ankle and lower leg. Each medical condition is discussed in easy to understand language.

Information about osteoporosis on a women's health website. Includes bone growth, risk factors, a bone-building checklist, and preventing falls and hip fractures.

Practical advice to improve bone health.

Information on done density testing and education to assess risk of fracture and prevention.

A weblog that aims to give in-depth analysis of the osteoporosis syndrome and offers a forum for visitors to talk about their condition.

Paper published in Human Molecular Genetics in 2003.

Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of ruptured tendons.

A brief definition of Alien Hand Syndrome, and a statement of its poor prognosis.

With information about the association, contact details for other ataxia associations. [Dutch and English]

Raising money for medical research that might help children with Ataxia-Telangiectasia (A-T) to live a longer and healthier life.

A resource for cavernous angioma information and support.

Consumer health resource center providing information on causes, symptoms, and treatment of various form of brain/CNS infections.

CP has its origins in genetic and non genetic factors. This sites explores its causes from both positions.

Offers information on diagnosis, treatment, support groups, and research publications. A U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention site.

An information resource and neurosurgery sub-specialty clinic providing informative and interactive pages to learn more about these disorders and their treatments.

Offers support for families living in the Australian states of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. Includes resources and information about NSW.

Dedicated to the research, education, and treatment of neurological disorders affecting movement.

Information sheet compiled by The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

The International Neurotoxicolgy Association

A personal story with links to information about parkinson's disease and other health related issues.

Boosting the brain's natural cannabis-like chemicals could help treat Parkinson's disease, a study suggests.

Offers a support system for spinal cord injured, family and friends. Provides SCI resources, information, message board and chat.

Information sheet on TIAs (which are also known as "mini strokes"). Published by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Information and resources on TS, OCD, ADD, and other neurobehavioral disorders. Special sections on advocacy and parent education, conferences, glossaries, medications, camps, and media coverage of TS.

Information about the optimistic prognosis for most persons newly-diagnosed with TS. Provides articles, FAQs, definitions, and tips on finding a doctor, as well as a message board.

Resources for students, parents, and teachers. Includes “ask an expert” bulletin boards, classroom strategies, educational games, and videos. [English and Spanish]

Provides information on the latest worldwide developments in the prevention and management of malnutrition.

Climb provides advice, information and support to families and professionals affected by metabolic diseases. Also funds research.

A self-help, family-support charity for those with inborn errors of metabolism or metabolic disorders partially controlled by medically prescribed diet.

AVSGF-UK represents asbestos victims support groups enabling them to discuss issues of common concern. Includes information on the disease, membership and activities.

Factsheet including epidemiology, management, the benign form of the disease, asbestosis, malignant diseases and compensation.