Conditions and Diseases

Provides information on the different types of ulcer and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and prevention.

Clinically-oriented information on the acute and chronic forms.

Provides support, information and latest medical research about CVS, abdominal migraine, nausea, vomiting, and the International CVS Center.

Jackie's personal story about having Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. Detailed and powerful.

Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome is a rare, unexplained disorder of children and some adults which was first described by Dr. Samuel Gee in 1882.

Information for patients including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment and prevention.

A paper on the development, science, and acceptance of the bacterial theory by Dr. Paul Thagard, Director of the Cognitive Science Program at the University of Waterloo, Canada.

Presents personal views and experiences from people who have or had this condition.

Factsheet on these slow growing, non-malignant growths, the symptoms, the treatments and the research being undertaken.

Provides a definition of this condition, its classification, symptoms and management.

Describes how the ear works, what glue ear is, its psychological effects, the symptoms, causes and diagnosis, and surgical and non-surgical treatments.

Information about tinnitus for patients and doctors, including diagnosis, therapy and brain mapping.

Twice annual peer-reviewed journal of basic and clinical research reports and reviews on this condition. Includes subscription information, advice for contributors, index of past issues, and abstracts from most recent issue.

Provides information on this program to evaluate and treat tinnitus and hyperacusis using tinnitus retraining therapy.

Personal blog of Chris Fehnel describing the aftermath of his surgery, with readers' comments.

Encyclopedia article including alternative names, causes, symptoms, examination, tests, treatment and prognosis.

Provides help for those suffering from Mal de Debarquement syndrome and the health care professionals who treat them. Includes information, support groups, newsletter and surveys.

Message board for patients to find advice and support.

Email list group to make friends, share information, and provide support for persons affected by this disorder.

Explains symptoms, diagnosis, tests, and surgical treatment for this condition. By EndocrineWeb.

National non-profit organization operated by women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, featuring membership, communities, medical news, and events.

Northwestern University's study on women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and whether certain genes may increase a person’s chance of getting PCOS.

Provides educational materials to increase knowledge and understanding about diabetes among patients, health care professionals, and the general public.

Features news, patient services, professional education, research information, an online library, camps, and discussion groups.

Learn more about managing your condition, taking insulin, and their products used to treat type 1 and type 2.

Online conference for diabetes care professionals. View lectures, connect with colleagues, and collaborate to learn.

Non-profit organization promoting a greater awareness for blood sugar disorders.

Factsheet on this disorder resulting from an insufficient secretion of parathyroid hormone, its epidemiology, aetiology, presentation, clinical signs, differential diagnosis, investigations, treatment and complications.

The NDI Foundation was formed to support education, research, treatment, and cure for nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Includes nutrition guidelines and articles.

Describes different types of problems associated with gland disorders.

Provides information on this condition. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and complications.

Provides an overview, symptoms, and treatment for this medical condition, which is associated with very high levels of thyroid hormones.

Aims are to promote knowledge in the thyroid field (fundamental and clinical) and improve knowledge of the thyroid gland and its diseases. Find a notice board, events, and a newsletter.

Not-for-profit organization dedicated to education, research, and training in the field of thyroid and metabolic balance.

Discusses fertility, menstruation, breast feeding, Graves' disease, and thyroxine treatment. From the Thyroid Foundation of Canada.

Article by endocrineweb.com discusses the definitions, causes, and treatments. Includes Hashimoto's, Silent, and De Quervain's.

Provide continuing education to those who prepare braille, and to provide materials to persons who are visually impaired.

A computer shared library which makes it possible to easily access Braille displays and terminals.

Information, press releases, clinical studies, grants and funding opportunities for researchers, an image and video catalog.

Internet resource center, support group, and discussion forum for people affected by the rare vision disorder.

Patients present their experiences of the disease.

Claims that nearsightedness is not inherited but is caused by excessive close work such as reading. It can be prevented or improved without surgery.

An easy to understand description of how myopia (nearsightedness) can be prevented. Includes animation and narration. Suitable for adults or children.

Information about the disease, focusing on gene mutations and associated symptoms. Links to numerous full-text research reports.

Information and video. Covers the main condition, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, PDT laser therapy, and vitrectomy surgery.

Free five-day summer camp for children, teens, adults and their families in Vero Beach, Florida. Includes camp information, FAQs, galleries and directions.

A resource for those affected by this disease. Includes details about the organization, fund raising, events and a newsletter.

Provides financial assistance to cystic fibrosis and lung transplant patients.

About a personal journey living with this disease, and alternative therapies used, besides antibiotics.

Site about a boy with CF.