ARDS - The Merck Manual

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Next 170Families Dealing with Asthmahttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Families_Dealing_with_Asthma/ Families Dealing with AsthmaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma/Support_Groups Discussion group for families of children with the condition. [Membership required.]
Previous 170Stomp Out MS Foundationhttp://www.stompoutms.org Stomp Out MS FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Fundraising_Events Raises funds for medical research, patient and provider education.
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Previous 270Oldham MS Branchhttp://www.msoldham.co.uk Oldham MS BranchTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Associations Site dedicated to helping people with MS in Oldham (lancs)
Other resource N0 "Dawson's Fingers"http://www.multiple-sclerosis-abc.org "Dawson's Fingers"Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Research A critique of the conventional understanding of multiple sclerosis and the theory developed as a result.
Other resource N1 The Invisible Disabilities Advocatehttp://www.invisibledisabilities.com/ms.htm The Invisible Disabilities AdvocateTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Publications Provides pamphlets, links, a booklet and more to create a better understanding of the debilitating symptoms of MS.
Other resource N2 Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Supporthttp://www.infosci.org/ Multiple Sclerosis (MS) SupportTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Support_Groups Infosci information about Multiple Sclerosis.
Other resource N3 CLAMShttp://www.clams.org CLAMSTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Support_Groups Computer literate advocates for Multiple Sclerosis.
Other resource N4 Bloomington Indiana MS Support Grouphttp://www.bloomington.in.us/socserv/mit/BLOOMINGTON_MULTIPLE_SCLEROSIS_SUPPORT_GROUP.html Bloomington Indiana MS Support GroupTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Support_Groups MS support group.
Other resource N5 Friends with MShttp://www.friendswithms.com Friends with MSTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Support_Groups Providing support and information.
Other resource N6 ThJuland's MSers' Glenhttp://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/3468/ ThJuland's MSers' GlenTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Support_Groups MS resource website.
Other resource N7 MS People Helping People Inc.http://www.msphp.org/ MS People Helping People Inc.Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Support_Groups Independent living opportunities.
Other resource N8 MS Support and Therapy Grouphttp://www.mssupport.freeserve.co.uk MS Support and Therapy GroupTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Support_Groups Located in Farnborough and district UK, this group meets regularly.
Other resource N9 Multiple Sclerosis Support Grouphttp://www.midmichigan.org/classes/results.asp?type=group&id=12 Multiple Sclerosis Support GroupTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Support_Groups Midland, Michigan MS Support Group.
Other resource N10 MSDiagnosedhttp://pub11.ezboard.com/bmsdiagnosed MSDiagnosedTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Support_Groups Webforum.
Other resource N11 Wendy's Multiple Sclerosis Pagehttp://www.wendys-ms-site.com/ Wendy's Multiple Sclerosis PageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Support_Groups Resources, information about Wendy, MS treatments, nutrition, books.
Other resource N12 Gardengirl's MS Chat Palshttp://members.fortunecity.com/eileen63/ Gardengirl's MS Chat PalsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Support_Groups Chat
Other resource N13 MS With Attitude Association of Albertahttp://www.mswithattitude.ca MS With Attitude Association of AlbertaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Support_Groups Facing MS with a positive attitude.
Other resource N14 MS Circle of Friends, Gainesville, Floridahttp://mscircleoffriends.us MS Circle of Friends, Gainesville, FloridaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Support_Groups For sharing stories of courage.
Other resource N15 MS 20 somethinghttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/ms20something/ MS 20 somethingTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Support_Groups Invites young and old persons affected by MS to share.
Other resource N16 MS Friendshttp://groups.msn.com/msfriends MS FriendsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Support_Groups Support, information, and encouragment.
Other resource N17 Yahoo! Clubs: Young MShttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/youngms2/ Yahoo! Clubs: Young MSTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Support_Groups A group for those who were attacked by MS at a younger than normal age.
Other resource N18 Multiple Sclerosis Society Tameside and Glossop Branchhttp://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/tameside_ms_society Multiple Sclerosis Society Tameside and Glossop BranchTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Support_Groups Information on the local branch including meetings and contact details.
Other resource N19 Multiple Sclerosis Scientific Researchhttp://www.healingwithnutrition.com/mdisease/multiplesclerosis/multiplesclerosis.html Multiple Sclerosis Scientific ResearchTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Treatment Scientific research information. Includes nutrient and lifestyle options and precautions.
Other resource N20 Veritas Medicinehttp://www.veritasmedicine.com/ms/ Veritas MedicineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Treatment Clinical trial listings and treatment information about MS. One can perform a personalized search to find ongoing trials in the USA.
Other resource N21 Cannabinoids in Multiple Sclerosis Trialhttp://www.cannabis-trial.plymouth.ac.uk/ Cannabinoids in Multiple Sclerosis TrialTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Treatment Study to prove benefits of cannabis as a treatment for MS symptoms.
Other resource N22 MS-selfhelp.orghttp://www.ms-selfhelp.org/ MS-selfhelp.orgTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Treatment Help offered by the Federation of Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centres in the UK. Provides information about possible drug-free symptom management.
Other resource N23 Swank MS Diethttp://SwankMSdiet.com/ Swank MS DietTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Treatment Gives details of an alternative treatment for MS. Includes history and details of treatment, patient testimonials, a message board, and a news page.
Other resource N24 Multiple Sclerosis Cooling Foundationhttp://www.mscooling.org/ Multiple Sclerosis Cooling FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Treatment The benefits of cooling therapy as a way of relieving MS symptoms.
Other resource N25 Be Wary of Multiple Sclerosis "Cures"http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/ms.html Be Wary of Multiple Sclerosis "Cures"Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Treatment Debunks some alleged 'cures' and 'treatments' for MS.
Other resource N26 Yoga for People with Multiple Sclerosishttp://www.yoga4pwms.co.uk Yoga for People with Multiple SclerosisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Treatment Resource for people with MS and their carers. Also provides an insight into the use of Yoga to improve mobility and general well being [English/Spanish].
Other resource N27 Diagnosing Multiple Sclerosishttp://www.albany.net/~tjc/diagnosis.html Diagnosing Multiple SclerosisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Treatment/Diagnosis The medical criteria and diagnostic tests commonly used to diagnose Multiple Sclerosis.
Other resource N28 Ellie's Climb for MShttp://www.elliesclimb.org Ellie's Climb for MSTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Fundraising_Events Funds raised help provide pro-active therapies, adaptations, and home and workplace modifications.
Other resource N29 Mick's Multiple Sclerosis Bicyle Ridehttp://www.mickmsbiker.com/ Mick's Multiple Sclerosis Bicyle RideTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Fundraising_Events Mick Gould's report about his bicycle ride across America in May 2004.
Other resource N30 MSandYou.org: Charitable Givinghttp://www.msandyou.org/giving MSandYou.org: Charitable GivingTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Fundraising_Events Instructions for designating funds to The National Capital Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Other resource N31 Tyler Hamilton Foundationhttp://www.tylerhamiltonfoundation.org/ Tyler Hamilton FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Fundraising_Events Works to provide opportunity and access for individuals affected by multiple sclerosis.
Other resource N32 MS Ireland - MS READaTHONhttp://www.ms-society.ie/msreadathon MS Ireland - MS READaTHONTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Fundraising_Events/Read-a-thon A sponsored read just like a sponsored walk, cycle or swim. This one is to provide services for the 6,000 people with MS in Ireland.
Other resource N33 Tina's Multiple Sclerosis Pagehttp://www.angelfire.com/journal/Tinasmspage/ Tina's Multiple Sclerosis PageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Personal_Pages Tina's experience of MS. Also includes a list of MS related links.
Other resource N34 Brian's Home Pagehttp://users.AceLink.Net/MrRockyDog Brian's Home PageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Personal_Pages Brian has MS. He shares many links and a lot of information about the disease.
Other resource N35 Life with MShttp://www.angelfire.com/in3/lifewithMS/ Life with MSTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Personal_Pages A personal experiences of MS is offered. Includes information about the disease and related links.
Other resource N36 Tereasa's MShttp://www.geocities.com/twf498/MS.htm Tereasa's MSTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Personal_Pages A personal experience of MS with links to other resources.
Other resource N37 Wendy's Multiple Sclerosis Sitehttp://www.wendys-ms-site.com Wendy's Multiple Sclerosis SiteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Personal_Pages Wendy helps by providing links to MS related sites.
Other resource N38 Multiple Sclerosis Comfort Zonehttp://msccomfortzone.homestead.com/MSCCOMFORTZONE.html Multiple Sclerosis Comfort ZoneTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Personal_Pages Offers support to MS sufferers via a bulletin board and email list. Also includes a list of related links.
Other resource N39 Help Davehttp://www.helpdave.com Help DaveTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Personal_Pages Dave's story of how he raised money for a stem cell transplant and the effect it has had on his MS.
Other resource N40 "Hope is the Last to Die" - MS & Mehttp://www.geocities.com/zm61523 "Hope is the Last to Die" - MS & MeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Personal_Pages Bob's story of his MS.
Other resource N41 Living with Multiple Sclerosishttp://www.livingwithms.co.uk/ms/ Living with Multiple SclerosisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Personal_Pages Helping people with MS to find ways of managing their lives through dietary changes, nutrition and exercise.
Other resource N42 Melody's MS Web Sitehttp://www.geocities.com/jdflytx//MKH.html Melody's MS Web SiteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Personal_Pages Melody discusses her interest in stem cell transplants.
Other resource N43 Multiple Sclerosis Sitehttp://www.jelinab-mswalk.net Multiple Sclerosis SiteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Personal_Pages Includes a simple description of MS and how different treatments work.
Other resource N44 Flyin' Blindhttp://www.14ushop.com/flyin-blind Flyin' BlindTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Personal_Pages Jim shares his experience of a stem cell trial for MS. Details of his complementary treatment strategies are also included.
Other resource N45 My Fight Against Multiple Sclerosis, by Roger MacDougallhttp://www.direct-ms.org/roger.html My Fight Against Multiple Sclerosis, by Roger MacDougallTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Personal_Pages Roger's fight against MS and the disease remission believed to have been induced by a change in diet.
Other resource N46 Welcome to My Info Pagehttp://www.geocities.com/cyclridr/MS.html Welcome to My Info PageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Personal_Pages Kevin uses his personal experiences to help answer some questions about MS.
Other resource N47 Campath-1H for MShttp://www.davidscampathstory.org Campath-1H for MSTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Personal_Pages Provides details of personal experience of Campath-1H as a treatment for MS.
Other resource N48 Claude the Cartoon Pooch with Multiple Sclerosishttp://www.claude-john.com/ Claude the Cartoon Pooch with Multiple SclerosisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Personal_Pages Cartoon adventures of Claude.
Other resource N49 Worlds Top Personal MS Websites 2http://usa.ultimatetopsites.com/health/mssux/ Worlds Top Personal MS Websites 2Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Personal_Pages A list of personal MS websites. You may add your own one to the list.
Other resource N50 James S. Huggins' Refrigerator Door: Multiple Sclerosis Pageshttp://www.jamesshuggins.com/h/ms_1/multiple_sclerosis.htm James S. Huggins' Refrigerator Door: Multiple Sclerosis PagesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Personal_Pages An MS FAQ with lots of links to MS web sites.
Other resource N51 Multiple Sclerosis - A Personal Accounthttp://www.mymultiplesclerosis.co.uk Multiple Sclerosis - A Personal AccountTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Personal_Pages Stephen D. Walker's personal experience of MS. Includes links to related sites.
Other resource N52 Multiple Sclerosis Alternativeshttp://www.webspawner.com/users/multalternatives/index.html Multiple Sclerosis AlternativesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Personal_Pages Presents the author's account of recovery and the way it was achieved.
Other resource N53 Nancy’s Hopehttp://nancyshope.org/ Nancy’s HopeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Personal_Pages Nancy needs help to raise money for a stem cell transplant. This is her fundraising site.
Other resource N54 United Leukodystrophy Foundationhttp://www.ulf.org/ United Leukodystrophy FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Leukodystrophy Nonprofit, voluntary health organization dedicated to providing patients and their families with information about their disease and assistance in their health.
Other resource N55 Alexander Diseasehttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/alexand_doc.htm Alexander DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Leukodystrophy Information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Other resource N56 Leukodystrophyhttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/leukodys_doc.htm LeukodystrophyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Leukodystrophy A short information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Other resource N57 Leukodystrophy Hubhttp://www.projectlinks.org/leukodystrophy Leukodystrophy HubTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Leukodystrophy A brief definition followed by links to research articles, overviews and case reports.
Other resource N58 NINDS - Metachromatic Leukodystrophyhttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/meta_leu_doc.htm NINDS - Metachromatic LeukodystrophyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Leukodystrophy/Metachromatic_Leukodystrophy A short information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Other resource N59 Canavan Foundationhttp://www.canavanfoundation.org/ Canavan FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Leukodystrophy/Canavan Not-for-profit foundation providing information about Canavan disease, prenatal screening, support, and research.
Other resource N60 Krabbe's Family Networkhttp://www.krabbes.net Krabbe's Family NetworkTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Leukodystrophy/Krabbe_Disease The area most affected by this is the central nervous system. The CNS controls such things as Breathing, body temperature, and all other automatic body functions are controlled by the CNS. There are two types of Krabbe's. Most common is the infantile form. The second type affects children and adults.
Other resource N61 The Amn-Ald Community Pageshttp://amn.ald.ourfamily.com The Amn-Ald Community PagesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Leukodystrophy/Adrenoleukodystrophy Support site for families dealing with the diseases AMN/ALD (one form of the many Leukodystrophies).
Other resource N62 X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy Mutationshttp://www.x-ald.nl/ X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy MutationsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Leukodystrophy/Adrenoleukodystrophy This database has been initiated to collect data on mutations found in the gene (ABCD1) responsible for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy.
Other resource N63 Adrenoleukodystrophyhttp://home.merlin.mb.ca/~sradley AdrenoleukodystrophyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Leukodystrophy/Adrenoleukodystrophy Offers a summary of the disorder, possible treatments and links.
Other resource N64 Neurology Channelhttp://neurologychannel.com/guillain/ Neurology ChannelTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Guillain-Barre_Syndrome A description of Guillain-Barre syndrome, also known as Landry's ascending paralysis and acute idiopathic polyneuritis. Includes symptoms, diagnosis, causes and treatment.
Other resource N65 All about Guillain-Barre syndromehttp://www.jsmarcussen.com/gbs/uk/uk_index.htm All about Guillain-Barre syndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Guillain-Barre_Syndrome Patient diaries, case histories, medical information on GBS.
Other resource N66 Guillain-Barre Syndrome Foundation Internationalhttp://www.guillain-barre.com/ Guillain-Barre Syndrome Foundation InternationalTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Guillain-Barre_Syndrome Information about the organization, the services offered and a message board as well data about the disease.
Other resource N67 eMedicine Health - Guillain-Barré Syndromehttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/19386-1.asp eMedicine Health - Guillain-Barré SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Guillain-Barre_Syndrome Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this disorder.
Other resource N68 The Cleveland Clinic Disease Management Projecthttp://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/diseasemanagement/psychiatry/delirium/delirium.htm The Cleveland Clinic Disease Management ProjectTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Delirium This chapter deals with diagnosis, signs and symptoms, treatment and outcome of delirium.
Other resource N69 Remembering Deliriumhttp://bjp.rcpsych.org/cgi/content/full/180/1/4 Remembering DeliriumTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Delirium Taken from the British Journal of Psychiatry.
Other resource N70 NINDS Sydenham Chorea Informationhttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/sydenham.htm NINDS Sydenham Chorea InformationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Sydenham's_Chorea Sydenham Chorea (St. Vitus' Dance) information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Other resource N71 MDAdvice.com - Sydenham's Choreahttp://www.mdadvice.com/library/ped/pedillsymp364.html MDAdvice.com - Sydenham's ChoreaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Sydenham's_Chorea Factsheet with cause, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Other resource N72 Respiratory Disordershttp://www.jeffersonhealth.org/diseases/pulmonary/anatomy.htm Respiratory DisordersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders Anatomy of the respiratory system, with links to respiratory disorders.
Other resource N73 LAM Trust of New Zealandhttp://www.lam.org.nz/ LAM Trust of New ZealandTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders Provides support and information about lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Includes facts, lecture notes and events.
Other resource N74 Thomas Jefferson University Hospital: Respiratory Disordershttp://www.jeffersonhealth.org/diseases/pulmonary/disease.htm Thomas Jefferson University Hospital: Respiratory DisordersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders Provides information on a variety of diseases, disorders and infections, plus anatomy of the system.
Other resource N75 TrachyVentListhttp://www.tuftysue.cwc.net/TrachyVentList.html TrachyVentListTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders Group for people living with a tracheostomy and or ventilator, their families, friends and carers. Information on how to join plus profiles of members.
Other resource N76 Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosishttp://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/ipf.htm Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders Provides information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Other resource N77 American Lung Associationhttp://www.lungusa.org/ American Lung AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders Provides information on various conditions, research and statistics, plus programs and events.
Other resource N78 Lung Life Centerhttp://www.LungLifeCenter.com Lung Life CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders Offers general information on various conditions, including video presentations. Includes a option to receive answers from a doctor, for which a payment is required. From ZoeMed Inc.
Other resource N79 Pulmonary PAPhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/pulmonarypap/ Pulmonary PAPTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders Discussion group for people with pulmonary alveolar proteinosis. Scheduled weekly chat sessions. [Membership required.]
Other resource N80 Health Care Bookhttp://www.nethealthbook.com/lungdisease.html Health Care BookTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders Symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatment, divided by specific lung diseases.

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