Diseases and conditions
Allergy and Asthma
Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
The Foundation is the oldest patient group in the world. This website provides consumer information on allergies, asthma, information on asthma management education, and links to support groups.
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
The Network aims to lead in bringing you food allergy and anaphylaxis awareness with resources on food allergens, anaphylaxis, ingredient notices, alerts, and pages for young adults and children to use.
National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)contains patient information on allergy and infectious disease, news releases, related publications, and research information. Also featured are the AIDS Reagent Program and clinical trials recruitment.
National Jewish Medical & Research Center -- Lung, Allergic, & Immune Diseases We Treat
This page from the site of the National Jewish Medical & Research Center is portal to consumer information and fact sheets on allergic, respiratory, and immune diseases. Also provided are service directories and links to preventative programs, as well as tools and information about current research.
Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
ADEAR: Alzheimer's Disease Education & Referral Center Center
Site compiles, archives, and disseminates information, all of which has been reviewed by NIA staff, concerning Alzheimer's disease for health professionals, people with AD and their families, and the public.
Alzheimer's Association
This website provides educational overviews on the disease in English, Spanish, and various Asian languages, nationwide support directories, advocacy resources, and links to current research. Included is a friendly education center to learn more about the disease.
NYU Medical Center Alzheimer's Disease Center -- For patients & families
Patient and family information about Alzheimers disease, caregivers, and recommended reading. Links to allied NYU research centers and national resources are provided.
Arthritis
Arthritis Foundation
This website of the national non-profit organization serves as a portal for patient information, advocacy, support networks, and additional resources. Included is patient-friendly information in the following subsites: Disease Center, Surgery Center, Alternative Therapies, Self-Treatment, and Arthritis and Bracing.
National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Extensive information on the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, including consumer/patient resources, research funding opportunities and training, and regularly updated news and events.
Autoimmune Disease
American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association
This website of the national non-profit health agency contains brief information on all autoimmune diseases and information for specific populations of those affected by autoimmune diseases. There are a variety of advocacy and research resources, as well as links to helpful external resources for more detailed information resources.
Autoimmune Diseases Publications from the National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases (NIAID
Download publications from NIAID, part of the National Institutes of Health. Publications are for health educational purposes. Topics include The Immune System, Microbes, Vaccines, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Questions & Answers About Autoimmunity
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) of the National Institutes of Health provides a Health Information Index of comprehensive fact sheets on various autoimmune and other diseases.
Blood Disorders
Blood Diseases & Resources Information
Download detailed fact sheets from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health on various blood disorders. All publications are free and easy-to-read.
MEDLINEplus: Blood & Blood Disorders
This page from the consumer health service of the National Library of Medicine serves as directory of resources on blood and blood disorders. Connect to information on basic facts, diagnosis, treatment, specific conditions, research, statistics, and organizations.
Bones and Joints
MEDLINEplus: Back Pain
From the National Library of Medicine consumer health information service, this page serves as a directory of resources on back pain. Connect to information on basic facts, treatment, prevention, alternative therapies, research, statistics, and age-specific fact sheets.
NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Spine Center
Providing multidisciplinary care for patients with spinal disorders, the site of the NYU Spine Center has patient information on diagnostic tests and preventative and rehabilitative treatments. The site has a comprehensive set of patient education resources on spine anatomy, disorders, medical terms, and external links to spine societies and other patient education resources.
Your Orthopedic Connection : American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons site has a patient education library, containing fact sheets that are findable by body part, by condition, and by treatment and prevention. Fact sheets are even grouped for children and seniors. There are additional resources for managing health, including safer health care practices for patients and complementary and alternative medicine.
Brain Injury
Brain Injury Association
The Brain Injury Association of America homepage has online topical information, fact sheets and publications for education and support. There are guides to federal disability programs, legal policy information, research, and links to medical information and other organizations to help those affected by traumatic brain injury.
Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Guide
A resource center from the Centre for Neuro Skills has patient information on brain injury and treatment, pharmacology guides and research links, and an online store.
Brain Tumor
American Brain Tumor Association
The American Brain Tumor Association site has information sheets on symptoms, types of brain tumors, and treatments. Support resources include outreach and care information, an employment portal, health insurance guides, resources for specific age groups, and other therapeutic guides and sources.
Brain Tumor Foundation
The Brain Tumor Foundation, founded in Manhattan, has basic information on brain tumors, symptoms, and treatment. There are resources to evaluate and choose doctors, tips for patients and families, facts on early detection, links to health information, and a nationwide support group directory.
National Brain Tumor Foundation
The National Brain Tumor Foundation has resources for patients, families and friends. The site includes guides to finding reliable health information on brain tumors and treatment, joining support networks, and finding outreach and educational programs. The Foundation is dedicated to servicing the needs of affected patients across the country.
Cancer
American Cancer Society (ACS)
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a voluntary health organization focused on eliminating cancer as a major health problem through research, education, and advocacy. Access authoritative patient and family information on cancers and therapies, alternative therapies, tobacco, statistics, and professional journals.
Cancerbackup
The UK's leading cancer information service, CancerBACUP is accurate, up to date, and authoritative. Keep British spellings in mind when searching the site by keyword.
Cancercare
This site offers information on types of cancer, treatment, emotional and financial support, coping, practical help and guidelines for patients and families, legislative alerts, events, and other cancer-related issues.
CancerQuest: Information for Patients & Survivors
CancerQuest, from Emory University, provides reliable information for cancer patients and cancer survivors. Content is in outline format, with both textual and multimedia resources. Broad topics include cell biology, cancer biology, detection and treatment, as well as current research. Links to outside resources, government agencies and national organizations are included.
Health Information for Patients : NYU Consumer Health Libraries @ The NYU Cancer Institute
NYU Cancer Institute consumer health library, the Health and Education Resource Center, has links to general information sources on cancer and cancer types, drug and supplement resources, clinical trials and statistics, general cancer reference sources, and post-treatment resources. The site also has links to resources on how to evaluate health information and on talking with doctors.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) provides cancer information for patients and the public, health professionals, and basic researchers. Included is general information about cancer, treatment information, detection, prevention, genetics, and clinical trial information.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN): Treatment Summaries for People with Cancer
The NCCN Treatment Summaries for People with Cancer™ are designed to give patients with cancer a better understanding of cancer, including diagnosis and treatment options, so they can work with their health care providers to achieve longer and better-quality lives. The NCCN Treatment Summaries are based on the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology™— treatment recommendations most widely used by oncologists and other cancer care providers in the U.S. and the world. The NCCN Guidelines combine the best available medical evidence with expert experience on 97% of the cancers that affect people and are continually updated
NYU Cancer Institute
The NYU site features adult patient care topics such as patient information on types of cancers, finding doctors and doctor profiles, patient support services, outreach resources, and research program information. Included are links to pediatric oncology care at NYU Medical Center.
OncoLink
OncoLink is a multimedia oncology information resource, compiled and distributed by the University of Pennsylvania. Access to information on specific types of cancer with topics such as radiation oncology, chemotherapy, and gynecologic oncology information; information on cancer causes, screening, prevention, and clinical trials.
Craniofacial Anomalies
Children's Craniofacial Association
The site of the national non-profit attends to the medical, financial, psychosocial, emotional, and educational concerns of children with facial differences. Included are links to patient information on conditions and syndromes, directories of craniofacial reconstructive surgeons, family networking opportunities, and helpful links to other related family support organizations. This is an important resource for families seeking advocacy and support networks.
Forward Face : Helping Children with Facial Differences
The site of the Manhattan-based non-profit seeks to advocate and raise public awareness about craniofacial conditions. There are patient information packets on conditions and syndromes, and resources for joining support groups. There are services for general networking, relocation and family assistance resources, family support groups, as well as a resource catalog for care facilities and articles for parent education.
Let's Face It
This site, from the University of Michigan, is a resource for different types of information on facial differences, including patient information on conditions, detailed information on treatment and recovery, resources on eating, pain management, finances, self-image, and selected reading topics. Included is a directory of foundations and related online resources devoted to those with craniofacial differences.
Medem: Children's Health/Surgery
The Medem web site provides consumer health factsheets and articles on reconstructive procedures and surgeries for children with congenital abnormalities or who have suffered trauma.
NYU Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
The Institute site provides patient information on clinical services, including surgeries, clinical centers, and psychosocial support. Included are links to information on doctors, as well as current research programs and charity resources.
Wide Smiles : the cleft lip & palate resource
A networking and support resource for parents of cleft-affected children includes extensive early detection and parenting resources for new parents, detailed early childhood feeding factsheets, tips and recipes, and patient-friendly factsheets with a medical glossary. Also included are surgery information and guides, and research on causes. There are helpful audiology, speech, dentistry, and orthodontia resources, as well as resources for school-related and self-esteem issues. The site is especially beneficial for new parents seeking comprehensive and consolidated information.
Diabetes
Children with Diabetes : The online community for kids, families & adults with diabetes
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)
Digestive Diseases
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC)
Endocrine Diseases
Hormone Foundation
The Hormone Foundation, the public education affiliate of The Endocrine Society, is a leading source of hormone-related health information for the public, physicians, and allied health professionals.
Epilepsy
FACES : Finding a Cure for Epilepsy & Seizures
NYU Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
Genetic Disorders/Birth Defects (see also "Craniofacial Anomalies")
Genetic & Rare Conditions Site
Genetics Home Reference: Your Guide to Understanding Conditions
The National Library of Medicine's web site for consumer information about genetic conditions and the genes or chromosomes responsible for those conditions. Information is accessible by condition name and category; gene name, symbol, and category; with basic information about each pair of human chromosomes. Additional resources include a guide to understanding genetics and a glossary of genetic and medical terms.
Jewish Genetic Diseases: A Mazornet Guide
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
HIV/AIDS
AEGIS: AIDS Education Global Information System
The AIDS Education Global information System is a nonprofit organization, established in response to the growing HIV/AIDS pandemic. AEGIS provides access to current patient/clinician information, specific to HIV/AIDS via state-of-the-art technology. Also included is a global history of the pandemic with our historical news and treatment database.
AIDS Info: Offering Information on HIV/AIDS Treatment, Prevention, & Research
AIDSinfo is a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) project that offers the latest federally approved information on HIV/AIDS clinical research, treatment and prevention, and medical practice guidelines for people living with HIV/AIDS, their families and friends, health care providers, scientists, and researchers. AIDSinfo offers information on federally and privately funded clinical trials for AIDS patients and others infected with HIV.
HIVinfosource
HIVInfoSource is your guide to the innovative clinical research and comprehensive care options at the NYU School of Medicine and Bellevue Hospital Center. It is our mission to work with you as we discover new strategies for treating people with HIV and helping HIV-negative people stay safe.HIVInfoSource is also an informational resource about current topics in HIV/AIDS and the body.
National Prevention Information Network (NPIN)
CDC's service for distributing HIV/AIDS, STD, and TB information.
Heart Disease
(also other cardiac page....)American Heart Association
The American Heart Association, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, focuses on reducing disability and death from cardiovascular disease and stroke. The site includes patient information about nutrition, exercise, programs, and products, as well as details about heart diseases, conditions, and treatments. Highlights stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery information, as well as risk assessment tools.
Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (NYU Medical Center)
Congenital Heart Information Network
NYU Cardiac & Vascular Institute (NYU School of Medicine)
NYU Medical Center. Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Kidney Diseases
National Kidney & Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC)
Liver Diseases
Hepatitis Publications (National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC)
Viral Hepatitis (National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, & TB Prevention)
Mental Health
National Institute of Mental Health
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIMH conducts and supports research nationwide on mental illness and mental health, including studies of the brain, behavior, mental health services, and other related public information.
National Mental Health Association (NMHA)
The National Mental Health Association (NMHA) is a volunteer advocacy organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illnesses. Offers access to position statements, news releases, and includes information about healthcare reform, affiliates, employment, staff, community outreach, and publications.
NYU School of Medicine: Department of Psychiatry
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center -- Center for Mental Health Services
The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) is part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Information from a variety of service-related programs in the treatment of mental illness, the promotion of mental health, and the prevention or worsening of mental health is provided.
Movement Disorders
(see also "Parkinson's Disease")WEMOVE: Worldwide Education & Awareness for Movement Disorders
Parkinson's Disease
(see also "Movement Disorders")MEDLINEplus: Parkinson's Disease
National Parkinson Foundation (NPF)
Parkinson's Disease Foundation
Skin Diseases
American Academy of Dermatology
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)is a dermatologic association committed to high standards in continuing medical education. It provides information for the public and the medical community with links to dermatology-related databases and other Web sites.
International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation
National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Extensive information on the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, including consumer/patient resources, research funding opportunities and training, and regularly updated news and events.
Sleep Disorders
National Sleep Foundation (NSF)
NYU School of Medicine. Sleep Disorders Center
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
MEDLINEPlus: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Vision Problems
American Academy of Ophthalmology
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)is an international association of ophthalmologists with headquarters in San Francisco, California. The site links to non-commercial academic, medical, governmental, and research information geared for patients and eye care professionals.
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Sugery (ASOPRS): Patient Information
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