General Resources

• Acurian (Provides both investigators and patients with information on innovative drug therapies and enables them to register their interest in participating in the drug trial process)
• AHealthyMe.com (Personalized health and wellness information as well as a database of health articles and reference materials)
• Alliance for Aging Research (Leading citizen advocacy organization for improving the health and independence of Americans as they age)
• AOL Web Channels: Health (Learn about illnesses, diseases, medications, treatments, support groups, and more)
• Canada's Research Based Pharmaceutical Companies (Provides consumer health information, information related to the pharmaceutical industry and a student resource center)
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Promoting health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability)
• Clinical Trials Notification Services (If you've looked over the CenterWatch listings of clinical trials and still haven't found an appropriate clinical trial, sign-up to be notified when new clinical trials are listed)
• Discovery Health Channel (Provide consumers with information on a range of topics from cancer, pregnancy and kids' health, to diabetes, fitness, asthma and sexual health.)
• England's Department of Health (Aim to improve and to protect the health and well-being of the people in England)
• Government Clinical Trial Website (Provides patients, family members and public with current information about clinical research studies)
• healthfinder® (A key resource for finding the best government and nonprofit health and human services information on the Internet)
• HealthWeb.org (A collaborative project of several health sciences libraries that provides online educational resources in a wide variety of medical areas)
• IntelliHealth (Health news and content as well as access to tools and risk assessments)
• Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (A Searchable Database of Internet Resources in Population, Health and Development)
• Mayo Clinic Health Oasis (Reliable Health Information for a Healthier Life)
• MedBroadcast.com (Canada's Source for Health Information)
• MediLexicon (An online resource containing all pharmaceutical acronyms and abbreviations and their meanings)
• MEDLINEplus (Extensive information from the National Institutes of Health and other trusted sources on over 500 diseases and conditions)
• MedWeb (Resource for health associations and consumer health information)
• National Institutes of Health (Acquire new knowledge to help prevent, detect, diagnose, and treat disease and disability)
• National Library of Medicine (Online library of medical books, journals, and reports)
• National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. (NORD) (Committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and service)
• NOAH: New York Online Access to Health (Full-text consumer health information in English and Spanish)
• PDR Getting Well Network (Provides reliable answers to important health questions. Use this site to learn more about detecting, preventing, and treating a variety of medical conditions)
• RehabTrials.org (Dedicated to the promotion and support of clinical trials in medical rehabilitation research)
• Virtual Hospital (General information helping health care providers better care for patients, and helping patients live healthier lives)

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Discussion Boards

• iVillage Health Message Boards (A caring and understanding community focusing on health issues)

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Cardiology/Vascular Diseases

• American Heart Association (Links and information on heart diseases and disorders and their warning signs)
• American Heart Association Women's Web Site (Gives women of all ages everywhere the facts on women's heart disease and stroke)
• Heart Information Network (An educational web-site founded by a heart patient and a physician)
• LifeClinic.com (Provides an in-depth resource for information about prevalent, long-term cardiovascular health conditions and an online service to track your health over time.)
• Nutrition, Health, and Heart Disease (Research about vascular and circulatory health, foods to eat and avoid, dietary habit guidelines, and remedies for ailments)

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Dental/Maxillofacial Surgery

• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (Information on cosmetic dentistry and provides a cosmetic dentist referral program)
• American Association of Endodontists (Patient information to help answer your questions on endodontic topics)
• American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (Provides information, materials and helps patients locate an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon)
• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (Dedicated to improving and maintaining the oral health of infants, children, adolescents, and persons with special health care needs)
• American Dental Association (Oral health news, interactive learning tools, career resources and more)
• Canadian Association of Orthodontists (Up-to-date orthodontic information)
• Canadian Dental Association (Online link to news and information on dentistry and oral health care in Canada)
• Links of Interest in Dental Surgery (Links, journals, and info regarding various dental surgeries)

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Dermatology/Plastic Surgery

• Acne Resource Center (Provides information on acne research, prevention, skin care, and tips for coping with the emotional effects of acne)
• The American Academy of Dermatology (The largest and most influential of all dermatologic associations)
• American Academy of Facial, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery (An information source for plastic surgery)
• Lupus Foundation of America (For the improved detection of lupus through increased awareness, alleviation of suffering, and the eradication of lupus through research)
• The National Eczema Society (Works to improve the health and the quality of life of persons living with atopic dermatitis/eczema, including those who have the disease as well as their loved ones)
• National Psoriasis Foundation (Improve the quality of life for sufferers of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis by educating the public and supporting research)
• National Rosacea Society (Rosacea's effects and other information)

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Endocrinology

• The American Diabetes Association (Resource center for diabetes information)
• The Endocrine Society (Organization dedicated to promoting excellence in research, education and clinical practice in the field of endocrinology)
• Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (Leading charitable funder and advocate of juvenile (type 1) diabetes)
• The Magic Foundation (Provides support services for the families of children afflicted with a wide variety of chronic and/or critical disorders, syndromes and diseases that affect a child's growth)
• National Adrenal Diseases Foundation (Support, information and education to individuals having Addison's and similar diseases)
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association, Inc. (An informational web-site containing support groups and other important information for patients with PCOS and their families)

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Gastroenterology

• American Liver Foundation (National, voluntary non-profit health agency dedicated to preventing, treating and curing hepatitis and all liver diseases through research, education and support groups)
• Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (News updates, find-a-doctor, physician resources, links, recent legislation)
• The Gastro-Intestinal Research Foundation of Chicago (A group of people from all walks of life united in a common effort to support research on the causes and cures of digestive diseases)
• Hepatits.org (Resource for information on various types of hepatitis)
• Hepatitis B Coalition (Childhood, adolescent, and adult immunization information and hepatitis B educational materials)
• Hepatitis B Foundation (Information on Hepatitis B, Drug watch, specialists)
• International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (Mission is to inform, assist, and support people affected by functional gastrointestinal disorders or bowel incontinence)
• Intestinal Disease Foundation (IDF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life of adults and children affected by chronic digestive illness through information, guidance and support.)
• The North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) (NASPGHAN strives to improve the care of infants, children and adolescents with digestive disorders by promoting advances in clinical care, research and education)
• Pancreas.org (Web-site designed as a tool for patients with pancreatic disorders)

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Hematology

• The Anemia Institute (Non-profit organization dedicated to generating and sharing knowledge about anemia)
• Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation, Inc. (Educational materials, services, treatment studies, news, recent research)
• International Myeloma Foundation (Non-profit organization dedicated to generating and sharing knowledge about anemia)
• The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (Individualized sites for Patients and Family, Donors and Sponsors, Public and Press, and Science and Professionals)

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Immunology/Infectious Diseases

• AIDS.ORG (Non-profit global online network devoted to leveraging technology to transform how people work together to end the AIDS crisis)
• American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (For the eradication of autoimmune diseases and the alleviation of suffering)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (To promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability)
• The Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) Association of America (Build recognition, secure response from the federal government, stimulate research, improve abilities to diagnose, and provide information about CFIDS)
• Hepatits.org (Resource for information on various types of hepatitis)
• HIV InSite (Strives to advance the prevention and care of HIV infection and related illnesses worldwide through the development, organization, and dissemination of expert knowledge)
• Lyme Disease Network (Public education of the prevention and treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses)
• Lyme Disease Foundation (Finding Solutions to tick-borne disorders)
• Project Inform (Nongovernmental organization dedicated solely to the prevention and control of all sexually transmitted diseases)
• Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation (Educate patients and their families about Sjogren's syndrome and increase public awareness)

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Musculoskeletal

• Arthritis Foundation (supports research to find ways to cure and prevent arthritis and seeks to improve the quality of life for those afflicted by arthritis)
• Arthritis Research Institute of America, Inc (Identify the causes, seek preventive measures, and find a cure for osteoarthritis)
• Fibromyalgia Support Center (A resource for fibromyalgia information, including what it is, its symptoms, how to treat it, the latest research, as well as dozens of articles on fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome)
• The Foundation for Spinal Cord Injury Prevention (Dedicated to the prevention, care and cure of spinal cord injuries through public awareness, education and funding research)
• Lupus Foundation of America (Increase awareness and alleviation of suffering through service and support, and the eradication of lupus through research)
• Muscular Dystrophy Association (News and information, MDA research and services for adults and children with neuromuscular diseases and their families)
• National Osteoporosis Foundation (Raise awareness about preventing, diagnosing and treating osteoporosis)

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Nephrology/Urology

• American Liver Foundation (National, voluntary non-profit health agency dedicated to preventing, treating and curing hepatitis and all liver diseases through research, education and support groups)
• Kidney & Urology Foundation of America (Foundation dedicated to helping millions of Americans - young and old - avoid the debilitating effects of kidney, urinary and related diseases.)
• Lupus Foundation of America (Dedicated to the improved detection of lupus through increased awareness, alleviation of suffering through service and support, and ultimately, the eradication of lupus through research)
• Prostate.org (Information on Prostatitis, Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy and Prostate Cancer)
• Urology Journals (List of journals as well as healthcare and urology links)

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Neurology

• Alzheimer's Association (Information for patients, families, physicians, as well as recent research and glossary)
• Autism Society of America (Serving the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy, education, public awareness, and research)
• International MS Support Foundation (Search an index, visit the physician's chat room, see the newsletter, and more)
• The Myelin Project (Aims to accelerate research on myelin repair. Includes introduction, publications, project events)
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Provides up-to-date information to individuals with MS, their families, and healthcare providers)
• National Neurofibromatosis Foundation, Inc. (Sponsors scientific research, develops programs that will increase public awareness of NF)
• National Parkinson Foundation, Inc. (Educate general public and medical practitioners, provide diagnostic and therapeutic services and improve the quality of life for both Parkinson's patients and their caregivers)
• National Stroke Association (Search and directory, basic information, prevention)
• The Neuropathy Association (A public, nonprofit organization to help those who suffer from disorders that affect the peripheral nerves)

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Obstetrics/Gynecology

• TheBreastCareSite.com (Provides breast cancer survivors with accurate information about everything from post-surgery options and products to information about insurance and intimacy issues)
• Endometriosis Association (Provide information and support to females, conducting and promoting research related to endometriosis)
• The Endometriosis Research Center (ERC) (Raises awareness about Endometriosis throughout the medical and lay communities, offers women the opportunity to participate in research)
• Living Beyond Breast Cancer (A non-profit educational organization committed to empowering all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life)
• The North American Menopause Society (Includes information on perimenopause, early menopause, menopause symptoms and long term health effects of estrogen loss)
• Obgyn.net (A global, physician-reviewed network for doctors, medical professionals, women and the medical industry)
• SusanLoveMD.com (Information on risk, prevention, and treatment for primary and metastatic breast cancer, as well as issues and information relevant to menopause, hormone replacement therapy, and other mid-life health issues)

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Oncology

• American Cancer Society (Voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service)
• The Annie Appleseed Project (Acts to inform, educate, advocate and raise awareness for people with cancer, family and friends interested in, or using alternative/complementary cancer therapies (CAM))
• Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation, Inc. (Information, Educational Materials, Services, treatment studies, news, recent research)
• Bonetumor.org (An educational web-site for physicians, patients, and friends who are interested in learning about all types of tumors and cancers that affect the skeletal system)
• TheBreastCareSite.com (Provides breast cancer survivors with accurate information about everything from post-surgery options and products to information about insurance and intimacy issues)
• Breast Cancer Answers (Resources include a clinical trials matching system, various links, a unique artwork collection from those touched by breast cancer, and personal stories)
• BioImmune.com (Prevention tips, recent cancer headlines, weekly newsletter, various cancer services, articles, various cancer types searchable by index)
• Cancer Treatment Research Foundation (CTRF) (Focused on identifying and funding innovative science-based clinical cancer research worldwide)
• Colorectal Cancer Network (A support network for colorectal cancer that promotes aggressive awareness, screening, early detection programs and legislative actions)
• Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered, Inc. (FORCE) (Non-profit organization for women who are at high risk of getting these cancers due to their family history and genetic status, and for members of families in which a BRCA mutation may be present.)
• International Myeloma Foundation (Patient seminars, networking, scientific advisors, clinical meetings, newsletter, and news items)
• The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (Individualized information for Patients and Family, Donors and Sponsors, Public and Press, Science and Professionals)
• Living Beyond Breast Cancer (A non-profit educational organization committed to empowering all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life)
• Lung Cancer Online (Lung cancer resources for people with lung cancer and their families)
• Melanoma International Foundation (Creates and supports the most effective programs for the prevention, early detection, and treatment of melanoma)
• Melanoma Patients' Information Page (A noncommercial site founded to provide support and information to melanoma patients and those who care for them)
• Mesothelioma-Asbestos-Help.com (Online resource dedicated to informing patients about mesothelioma (a rare form of cancer in which malignant cells are found in the mesothelium), treatment options for the cancer, and about the dangers of inhaling asbestos)
• National Cancer Institute Oncology Clinical Trials Resources for Patients and Health Professionals (Treatment options, clinical trial listings, risks and prevention, recent literature, support resources, index of various cancer types)
• National Cervical Cancer Coalition Home Page (Health news, survivors, caregivers, NCCC chapters, Early Detection Program, research and treatment, and access to the Medical Advisory Panel)
• National Children's Cancer Society (A non-profit tax exempt organization whose mission is to provide direct financial support to children with cancer and their families, for expenses related to cancer treatment)
• National Consortium of Breast Centers (Find breast health facilities and breast professionals across the nation by identifying a name, city or state)
• OncoLink Cancer News (Information about specific types of cancer, updates on cancer treatments and news about research advances)
• The Sarcoma Foundation of America (An advocate for increased research to find new and better therapies with which to treat patients with sarcoma)
• Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC) (A self-help organization involved in development of programs of support for head and neck cancer patients)
• The Walter Payton Cancer Fund (Sponsors the world's most innovative and promising clinical research in complementary medicine and integrative oncology)
• SusanLoveMD.com (Information on risk, prevention, and treatment for primary and metastatic breast cancer, as well as issues and information relevant to menopause, hormone replacement therapy, and other mid-life health issues)
• Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization (Find information about breast cancer, and resources to turn to for support and further assistance)

Ophthalmology

• Digital Journal of Ophthalmology (A peer-reviewed ophthalmology journal on the World Wide Web)
• The Glaucoma Foundation (Information to help you and your loved ones avoid the tragedy of blindness)
• Glaucoma Research Foundation (Information and resources on GRF programs, glaucoma and glaucoma-related issues)
• Lions Clubs International - Vision Programs (Organization providing services to persons who are blind and visually impaired.)

Otolaryngology

• American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Inc. (The world's largest society of physicians who treat disorders of the ear, nose, and throat, and related structures of the head and neck)
• American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) (Strives to ensure that all people with speech, language, and hearing disorders have access to quality services to help them communicate more effectively)
• American Tinnitus Association (Provides tinnitus awareness, prevention, and treatment)
• Handspeak (A practical Sign Language dictionary)
• The Ear Info Site (An educational web-site pertaining to the inner ear, dizziness and other related illnesses)

Pediatrics/Neonatology

• The Arc (The national organization of and for people with mental retardation and related disabilities and their families)
• Down Syndrome - Understanding the Gift of Life (Support groups, events, conferences and medical articles)
• Kidshealth.org from The Nemours Foundation (Has information on infections, behavior & emotions, food & fitness, and growing up healthy)
• March of Dimes Home Page (Help with goals regarding birth defects, infant mortality, low birthweight, and lack of prenatal care)
• National Children's Cancer Society (A non-profit tax exempt organization whose mission is to provide direct financial support to children with cancer and their families, for expenses related to cancer treatment)
• National Institute of Child Health and Human Development - Turner Syndrome (Provides general information about Turner Syndrome and information pertaining to Clinical Trials in this area of research)
• The North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) (NASPGHAN strives to improve the care of infants, children and adolescents with digestive disorders by promoting advances in clinical care, research and education)
• Pediheart (A web-site for kids with heart disease and their parents)
• The Turner Syndrome Society (TSS) of the United States (Provides assistance, support, and education to girls and women with Turner syndrome, their families, physicians, and the interested public.

Pharmacology/Toxicology

• Canada's Research Based Pharmaceutical Companies (Provides consumer health information, information related to the pharmaceutical industry and a student resource center)

Psychiatry/Psychology

• Alcoholics Anonymous (A collection of Alcoholics Anonymous and related information)
• The Arc (The national organization of and for people with mental retardation and related disabilities and their families)
• Children and Adults with ADD (Through family support and advocacy, public and professional education, CHADD works to ensure that those with ADD reach their potential)
• NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) (Dedicated to improving the lives of people with severe mental illnesses by providing information through links, news, and other resources)
• National Mental Health Information Center (For users of mental health services, the general public, providers, and the media in finding information about mental health)
• The National Sleep Foundation (An independent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving public health and safety by achieving understanding of sleep and sleep disorders, and by supporting education, sleep-related research, and advocacy)

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Pulmonary/Respiratory Diseases

• Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Online (Information and news service for patients, family, purchasers of group health care programs, and the news media)
• Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc (Dedicated to eliminating morbidity and mortality due to asthma and allergies through education, advocacy, community outreach, and research)
• American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (Study and treatment of allergic diseases through education, research and cooperation)
• The American Lung Association (Fight lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health)
• The Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis (A nonprofit organization to further education, patient support and research efforts for pulmonary fibrosis, specifically idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)
• Cystic-L (Free email service for the exchange of information and support specific to cystic fibrosis)
• National Emphysema Foundation (Improve the quality of life of those who have emphysema, asthma, and related diseases through education, research and direct patient care)
• National Emphysema Treatment Trial (First multi-center clinical trial designed to determine the role, safety, and effectiveness of bilateral lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) in the treatment of emphysema)
• Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (Supports research to find a way to cure and control Pulmonary Fibrosis. In addition it supports treatment Centers to help those afflicted)

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Rheumatology

• Arthritis Foundation (Work to discover vital new strategies to prevent, control, and cure arthritis)
• Arthritis Research Institute of America, Inc (Identify the causes, seek preventive measures, and find a cure for osteoarthritis)
• The Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) Association of America (Build recognition, secure response from the federal government, stimulate research, improve abilities to diagnose, and provide information about CFIDS)
• Lupus Foundation of America (Improve detection through increased awareness, alleviation of suffering, and the eradication of lupus through research)
• Spondylitis Association of America (Quality information and an interactive forum)

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Trauma/Emergency Medicine

• National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (Information on supporting, promoting and advocating emergency medical services on college and university campuses)
• Rescue Training and Resource Guide (Rescue information for all types of traumas)
• TransWeb (Information about organ transplantation and donation)
  
  
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Other Resources

• Pillbot.com (Searches daily for prescription drug and medication pricing on
  generic and name-brand drugs and medicine)