University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook

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Previous 10ARDS Foundationhttp://www.ardsusa.com ARDS FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/ARDS Charitable organization offering support to families/victims of Acute (Adult) Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
PreviousFamily Practice Notebook: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndromehttp://www.fpnotebook.com/LUN68.htm Family Practice Notebook: Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/ARDS Clinical notes on this emergency topic.
Random 1Heli-Dyne Systemshttp://www.heli-dyne.com/ Heli-Dyne SystemsTop/Business/Transportation_and_Logistics/Aviation/Helicopters/Overhaul_and_Maintenance Equipment for air medical and executive transport.
Random 2Glen Rose Medical Centerhttp://www.glenrosemedicalcenter.com Glen Rose Medical CenterTop/Regional/North_America/United_States/Texas/Localities/G/Glen_Rose/Business_and_Economy Dedicated to the long-term health of the community. Hospital, nursing home and physician's clinic.
Random 3Pencilboard.nethttp://www.pencilboard.net/ Pencilboard.netTop/Arts/Animation/Anime/Collectibles/Shitajiki Reference archive of shitajiki. Indexed by title and genre.
Random 4Vision Contact Lenseshttp://www.visioncontactlenses.com Vision Contact LensesTop/Shopping/Health/Vision/Contact_Lenses Offers a variety of brand name lenses.
Random 5Freevibe.comhttp://www.freevibe.com/ Freevibe.comTop/Health/Teen_Health/Drugs_and_Alcohol Provides teens with a safe space ask questions and to get reliable information about marijuana and its effects.
NextInterstitial Lung Diseases: Information Booklet for Patientshttp://www.vh.org/Patients/IHB/IntMed/Pulmonary/InterstitialLungDz/TOC.html Interstitial Lung Diseases: Information Booklet for PatientsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease A booklet providing information on interstitial pulmonary fibrosis or lung scarring.
Next 10Oxygen Therapyhttp://www.lungusa.org/diseases/oxygen_factsheet.html Oxygen TherapyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease American Lung Association fact sheet.
Random 1Bohemian National Polkahttp://dance.stanford.edu/syllabi/BNP.htm Bohemian National PolkaTop/Arts/Performing_Arts/Dance/Historical/Vintage Choreography by Richard Powers, intended to portray the original 1830s National Style of Polka from Bohemia.
Random 4North Mississippi Medical Center Women's Hospitalhttp://www.nmhs.net/womens_services/aboutwoh.asp North Mississippi Medical Center Women's HospitalTop/Health/Medicine/Facilities/Hospitals/North_America/United_States/Mississippi Focusing on the needs of women and infants. Tupelo.
Random 4Catawba County Emergency Medical Serviceshttp://www.catawbacountync.gov/depts/es/emsmain.asp Catawba County Emergency Medical ServicesTop/Regional/North_America/United_States/North_Carolina/Counties/Catawba/Health Includes information on operations, stations, training and employment opportunities.
Next 70Personal MDhttp://www.personalmd.com/healthtopics/crs/emphysem.shtml Personal MDTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/Emphysema A description of emphysema as well as a look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Previous 70All 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.
Next 170How to Use Your Metered-Dose Inhaler the Right Wayhttp://www.uiuc.edu/departments/mckinley/health-info/dis-cond/allergy/inhaluse.html How to Use Your Metered-Dose Inhaler the Right WayTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma/Treatments Information on best technique.
Previous 170Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada - Read-A-Thonhttp://www.mssociety.ca/en/events/readathon/ Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada - Read-A-ThonTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Fundraising_Events/Read-a-thon Explains what MS is, how the fundraiser works, and includes an online form for schools wishing to register. Includes pages for students, parents, and educators.
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Previous 270Meaning in Life Medical Research and Consultationhttp://www.meaninginlife.com Meaning in Life Medical Research and ConsultationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Research Medical research with a holistic focus. We plan,implement, and manage medical research projects.
Other resource N0 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 N1 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 N2 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 N3 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 N4 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 N5 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 N6 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 N7 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 N8 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 N9 MSDiagnosedhttp://pub11.ezboard.com/bmsdiagnosed MSDiagnosedTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis/Support_Groups Webforum.
Other resource N10 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 N11 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 N12 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 N13 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 N14 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 N15 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 N16 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 N17 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 N18 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 N19 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 N20 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 N21 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 N22 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 N23 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 N24 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 N25 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 N26 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 N27 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 N28 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 N29 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 N30 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 N31 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 N32 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 N33 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 N34 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 N35 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 N36 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 N37 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 N38 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 N39 "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 N40 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 N41 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 N42 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 N43 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 N44 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 N45 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 N46 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 N47 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 N48 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 N49 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 N50 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 N51 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 N52 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 N53 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 N54 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 N55 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 N56 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 N57 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 N58 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 N59 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 N60 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 N61 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 N62 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 N63 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 N64 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 N65 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 N66 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 N67 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 N68 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 N69 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 N70 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 N71 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 N72 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 N73 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 N74 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 N75 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 N76 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 N77 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 N78 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 N79 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.
Other resource N80 eMedicine Healthhttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/13681-1.asp eMedicine HealthTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of lung collapse.

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