Syndrome X Association

site URL - http://www.syndromexassoc.org

Site description: Support and education for those suffering from obesity, insulin resistance, PCOS and a host of related conditions that make up Metabolic Syndrome X.




Topic: Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Organizations

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Previous 10International Center for Types A and B Niemann-Pick Diseasehttp://www.mssm.edu/niemann-pick/ International Center for Types A and B Niemann-Pick DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Cholesterol_and_Other_Fats/Niemann-Pick Provides information on the prevention and treatment of this disorder for patients, physicians and scientists.
PreviousThe National Food Safety Databasehttp://foodsafety.ifas.ufl.edu/ The National Food Safety DatabaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Organizations Information for the consumer, educator and industry. Food safety daily news.
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Random 3W. Lorenz Surgical, Inc.http://www.lorenzsurgical.com W. Lorenz Surgical, Inc.Top/Business/Healthcare/Products_and_Services/Surgical_Products Manufactures and distributes advanced craniomaxillofacial products, including LactoSorb resorbable fixation, distraction osteogenesis devices, bone substitute materials, rigid fixation systems and instrumentation.
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Random 5Children's Hospital, Boston: Patient Carehttp://www.childrenshospital.org/urology/reflux.html Children's Hospital, Boston: Patient CareTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genitourinary_Disorders/Bladder/Vesicoureteral_Reflux Information on the diagnosis and treatment of vesicoureteral reflux in children provided by the Department of Urology.
NextChildren Living with Inherited Metabolic Diseaseshttp://www.climb.org.uk Children Living with Inherited Metabolic DiseasesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Organizations Climb provides advice, information and support to families and professionals affected by metabolic diseases. Also funds research.
Next 10Lipomatosi di Launois-Bensaude (MSL)http://digilander.libero.it/camdic/LBS.html Lipomatosi di Launois-Bensaude (MSL)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Madelung's_Disease A site, in both Italian and English, providing a historical perspective of Madelung's Disease.
Random 1Tadashi Endohttp://www.avantart.com/endo/endo.htm Tadashi EndoTop/Arts/Performing_Arts/Dance/Butoh Biography and choreography of Tadashi Endo, the Butoh-MA Dancer
Random 4Kalamazoo Township Fire Departmenthttp://departments.firehouse.com/dept/Kalamazoo3MI/ Kalamazoo Township Fire DepartmentTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Emergency_Services/Fire_Fighting/North_America/United_States/Michigan Includes the department organization, functions, station listings, and photos
Random 4National Asthma Education Programmehttp://www.asthma.co.za/ National Asthma Education ProgrammeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma/Organizations A South African organization whose main objective is to disseminate information about asthma.
Next 70A Cure for Tinnitushttp://www.doctor-brom.com A Cure for TinnitusTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Ear,_Nose_and_Throat/Ear/Tinnitus A tinnitus success story. Experience complete relief from a ear ringing and ear pain.
Previous 70Dry Airplane Air Can Cause Dehydration.http://www.flyana.com/dehydration.html Dry Airplane Air Can Cause Dehydration.Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Water_Balance Avoid getting dehydrated on your next flight. Some tips on fighting dehydration.
Next 170Vestibular Disorders and Imbalancehttp://groups.msn.com/VestibularDisordersImbalance/_homepage.msnw?pgmarket=en-us Vestibular Disorders and ImbalanceTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Ear,_Nose_and_Throat/Vestibular_Disorders Information site, including multiple message boards.
Previous 170Porphyriahttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/porphyria/ PorphyriaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Porphyrias From Yahoo Groups. E-mail list for people with Porphyria. Friends, families and care givers are welcome.
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Previous 270Medical Foodshttp://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/ds-medfd.html Medical FoodsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders FDA/CFSAN Office of Special Nutritionals: Explaniation as to what these are, how the FDA over sees them and how to get more information.
Other resource N0 MetabolicDisruptors.comhttp://www.metabolicdisruptors.com MetabolicDisruptors.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders News on refined sugar, corn syrup, sodium nitrite, hydrogenated oils and other disease-causing foods and ingredients. Includes articles, news and online resources.
Other resource N1 Journal of Inherited Metabolic Diseasehttp://www.kluweronline.com/issn/0141-8955 Journal of Inherited Metabolic DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders Official publication of the Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism, with case reports covering clinical, biochemical, experimental and epidemiological fields.
Other resource N2 Roles of Mental Health Professionals in Multidisciplinary Medically Supervised Treatment Programs for Obesityhttp://www.sma.org/smj/97june2.htm Roles of Mental Health Professionals in Multidisciplinary Medically Supervised Treatment Programs for ObesityTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Obesity Paper presenting a case management model, assessment for treatment planning, clinical practice model, and behavioral health treatment options.
Other resource N3 NAASO: The North American Association for the Study of Obesityhttp://www.naaso.org NAASO: The North American Association for the Study of ObesityTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Obesity An interdisciplinary society whose purpose is to develop, extend and disseminate knowledge in the field of obesity.
Other resource N4 Uncommon Couragehttp://homepages.msn.com/SupportSt/lflyaway/index.html Uncommon CourageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Obesity Information on eating disorders, size discrimination toward women and children, bodysize issues, health concerns and support.
Other resource N5 Rochester Center for Obesity Researchhttp://ndhuran.tripod.com/rcorindex.html Rochester Center for Obesity ResearchTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Obesity Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Other resource N6 Human Choriogonadotropin and Obesity Treatmenthttp://indexmedico.com/obesity/hcg.htm Human Choriogonadotropin and Obesity TreatmentTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Obesity A discussion about oral administration of Human Choriogonadotropin significantly decreases subcutaneous fat in dieting obese patients. Find research results.
Other resource N7 Obesityhttp://www.geocities.com/nutriflip/Diseases/Obesity.html ObesityTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Obesity Key recommendations and advice on choosing a good program to follow.
Other resource N8 Weight Loss Tipshttp://www.advancedweightloss2.homestead.com/ Weight Loss TipsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Obesity Ten points to help you from Clinical Psychologist, Thomas D. Yarnell, Ph.D.
Other resource N9 Childhood Obesityhttp://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/CommonChild/obesity_one.asp Childhood ObesityTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Obesity Find out more about overeating and weight problems in children and how to deal with them.
Other resource N10 Surgeon General Asks Communities To Address Obesityhttp://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1012427400.html Surgeon General Asks Communities To Address ObesityTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Obesity Community-based strategies, statistics, costs attributed to overweight and obesity, asthma, Type 2 diabetes, BMI calculator, and comments from the US Surgeon General, David Satcher.
Other resource N11 Obesity-diet.comhttp://www2.obesity-diet.com/index.php?ids=zThaaLucARkeCDRPRjzo&ide=2 Obesity-diet.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Obesity European-based, professional web site dealing with diet and obesity. It is meant for the general public.
Other resource N12 eMedicine Health - Obesityhttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/11506-1.asp eMedicine Health - ObesityTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Obesity Consumer health resource center providing an overview of obesity and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
Other resource N13 Weight Loss, Dieting and Obesityhttp://www.DietWords.com Weight Loss, Dieting and ObesityTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Obesity Multidisciplinary educational resource evaluating the pros and the cons of a wide range of treatment options for obesity, including diets, exercise, surgery, medications and hypnosis.
Other resource N14 Test for Obesity Virushttp://www.obesityvirus.com/virus.asp Test for Obesity VirusTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Obesity Obetech, LLC "answering questions about obesity"; markets testing for the Ad-36 (obesity) virus ($100).
Other resource N15 The Science of Obesity and Weight Controlhttp://home.comcast.net/~bkrentzman/ The Science of Obesity and Weight ControlTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Obesity A private physician written website devoted to obesity. Includes a BMI table, news, editorials, FAQ's and a monthly newsletter.
Other resource N16 Bariatrics and Youhttp://www.bariatricsweightloss.com Bariatrics and YouTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Obesity Discussion of different medically supervised weight loss regimes, surgery, maintenance of your goal weight, sugar control and childhood obesity.
Other resource N17 The Hormone Foundationhttp://www.hormone.org/learn/obesity.html The Hormone FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Obesity Patient information on obesity including an overview, symptoms, treatment options, lifestyle issues and prevention; as well as other obesity-related resources.
Other resource N18 Obesity Factorhttp://www.obesityfactor.org Obesity FactorTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Obesity News covering the epidemic, weight loss, and nutrition. Includes linked articles, article summaries, and resources.
Other resource N19 Pediatric Obesity--Helping Parents Raise Healthy Childrenhttp://www.pediatricobesity.com Pediatric Obesity--Helping Parents Raise Healthy ChildrenTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Obesity Free site featuring the Traffic Light Diet, links to Dr. John La Puma's recipes and resources, and current medical research on treating and preventing pediatric obesity.
Other resource N20 Self-Discovery through Obesityhttp://www.innerself.com/Magazine/Behavior_Modification/Self-Discovery_Through_Obesity.htm Self-Discovery through ObesityTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Obesity/Support_Groups We are conditioned in this society to only think of the tangible, physical aspects of the world around us, and so the main emphasis regarding obesity for many years has been food and diet. And yet eating is not the issue.
Other resource N21 Amyloid Treatment and Research Centerhttp://medicine.bu.edu/amyloid/amyloid1.htm Amyloid Treatment and Research CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Amyloidosis Contains information about their program, personnel, publications, how to send biopsy material, and how to get to the Boston Medical Center.
Other resource N22 Indiana University Amyloid Research and Treatment Centerhttp://www.iupui.edu/~amyloid Indiana University Amyloid Research and Treatment CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Amyloidosis This site defines amyloidosis and describes current research as well as treatment options. It also introduces the personnel and facilities of the center.
Other resource N23 Symptoms of Amyloidosishttp://www.medhelp.org/perl6/neuro/archive/4773.html Symptoms of AmyloidosisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Amyloidosis Ask the doctor medical forum for patients hosted by Med Help. A brief look at this disease and the symptoms.
Other resource N24 Liver Amyloidosishttp://www.med.uiuc.edu/PathAtlasf/Atlas67.html Liver AmyloidosisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Amyloidosis A gross specimen of a liver by Urbana Atlas of Pathology.
Other resource N25 NORD: Amyloidosishttp://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Amyloidosis NORD: AmyloidosisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Amyloidosis A list of alternative names and a general discussion about this disease.
Other resource N26 Porphyria Pagehttp://www.uq.edu.au/porphyria/ Porphyria PageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Porphyrias A patient guide for all people with this disorder. Compiled by Professor Michael Moore.
Other resource N27 King George II and Porphyriahttp://www.mhhe.com/biosci/ap/seeleyap/cardio/reading20.mhtml King George II and PorphyriaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Porphyrias Talks about the symptoms of porphyria affecting King George III who ruled England during the American revolution.
Other resource N28 Porphyria: The Unknown Diseasehttp://members.tripod.com/~PorphBook/ Porphyria: The Unknown DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Porphyrias Genetic metabolic disorder. Overview of types, testing and diagnosis, and links.
Other resource N29 Me and AIPhttp://hometown.aol.com/heyjude957/aip.html Me and AIPTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Porphyrias Acute Intermittent Porphyria. A personal experience with this disease touching on nutrition, diet, doctors and a healthier safer chemically free environment.
Other resource N30 Suite 101http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/porphyria Suite 101Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Porphyrias Offers links and articles about Porphyria.
Other resource N31 Porphyria: The Woman Who Has The Vampire Diseasehttp://www.vampyres.com/content/reviews/detailed/372.html Porphyria: The Woman Who Has The Vampire DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Porphyrias Review on this book on porphyria written by Lenore B. Weinstein.
Other resource N32 Magnesium: We Don't Appear To Be Getting Enoughhttp://www.sciencenews.org/Sn_arc98/8_29_98/food.htm Magnesium: We Don't Appear To Be Getting EnoughTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals Science News Online: A look at the different uses for this mineral such as for high blood pressure, headaches and what foods to find this mineral in.
Other resource N33 Magnesium Deficiencieshttp://www.ctds.info/5_13_magnesium.html Magnesium DeficienciesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals Reviews Mitral Valve Prolapse as a symptom of a magnesium deficiency as well as Anxiety and Psychiatric Disorders, Asthma, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and many other disorders.
Other resource N34 Beriberihttp://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/biolib/hc/nh1.html BeriberiTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Beriberi A look at the first case reported of this disease back in 1642.
Other resource N35 Vitamin A Deficiency and the Prevalence of Xerophthalmia in Southern Rwandahttp://www.unu.edu/unupress/food/8F173e/8F173E0o.htm Vitamin A Deficiency and the Prevalence of Xerophthalmia in Southern RwandaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Xerophthalmia Study conducted on the population of countries of sub-Saharan Africa. Methods, data analysis, and results.
Other resource N36 Pellagrahttp://www.eagle-min.com/faq/faq100.htm PellagraTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Pellagra A discussion on niacin and how its absorbed, deficiencies, diet recommendations, food sources and toxicity.
Other resource N37 Menkes Syndromehttp://www.dpo.uab.edu/~birmie/menkes.htm Menkes SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Menkes'_Syndrome A definition and a look at the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and reference.
Other resource N38 Menkes Syndromehttp://www3.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/dispomim.cgi?id=309400 Menkes SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Menkes'_Syndrome In depth look including clinical and biochemical features, molecular genetics, diagnosis, clinical management and references.
Other resource N39 Menkes Syndrome Essayhttp://www.themedicaldirectory.org/essays/menkes.shtml Menkes Syndrome EssayTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Menkes'_Syndrome Discussion of a case including the inheritance pattern and the biochemical changes.
Other resource N40 Osteomalacia as a Cause of Chronic Painhttp://www.pulsus.com/Pain/01_01/TEAS_ED.HTM Osteomalacia as a Cause of Chronic PainTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Osteomalacia A case study of a 36-year-old woman presented with a three-year history of bilateral leg and back pain, and proximal leg weakness.
Other resource N41 Osteomalaciahttp://uwcme.org/courses/bonephys/opmalacia.html OsteomalaciaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Osteomalacia A description of this disease with some images. Also a table showing a list of causes of osteomalacia and some of the biochemical abnormalities that can be seen.
Other resource N42 Vitamin C and Scurvyhttp://www.people.virginia.edu/~rjh9u/vitac.html Vitamin C and ScurvyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Scurvy An article on vitamin C and how this disease occurs including symptoms.
Other resource N43 Wilson Disease and Menkes Diseasehttp://wilson.uni-leipzig.de/ Wilson Disease and Menkes DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Wilson's_Disease Progress in normal and disordered copper homeostasis, wilson disease, menkes disease, aceruloplasminemia, basic and clinical research. 8th International Conference, April 16 - 18, 2001.
Other resource N44 Wilson's Diseasehttp://www.medstudents.com.br/metdis/metdis2.htm Wilson's DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Wilson's_Disease A definition of this disease, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment.
Other resource N45 Wilson's Disease Associationhttp://www.medhelp.org/wda/wil.htm Wilson's Disease AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Wilson's_Disease Information about Wilson's Disease.
Other resource N46 WilsonsList Support Grouphttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/WilsonsList/ WilsonsList Support GroupTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Wilson's_Disease To explore and discuss Wilson's Disease in a friendly manner.
Other resource N47 EuroWilsonhttp://www.eurowilson.org EuroWilsonTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Wilson's_Disease Contains information about Wilson disease of interest to patients, family members and health care professionals.
Other resource N48 Magnesium Update Informationhttp://www.krispin.com/magnes.html Magnesium Update InformationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Deficiency,_Dependency_and_Toxicity An article about this metallic element which is essential for normal body functioning. A list of diseases that can result from inadequate intake and things that cause losses in our body.
Other resource N49 Potassium Metabolismhttp://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section2/chapter12/12c.htm Potassium MetabolismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Deficiency,_Dependency_and_Toxicity The Merck Manual: A discussion on potassium and internal and external potassium balance, disorder of potassium metabolism, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, prophylaxis and treatment.
Other resource N50 Magnesium: Coming of Agehttp://www.execpc.com/~magnesum/harvard.html Magnesium: Coming of AgeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Deficiency,_Dependency_and_Toxicity A look at this mineral and who looses it. A look at replacement strategies.
Other resource N51 Iodinehttp://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section1/chapter4/4c.htm IodineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Deficiency,_Dependency_and_Toxicity A look at this mineral, why it is needed, how much is needed and where it is found. Symptoms and results of deficiency and toxicity are discussed.
Other resource N52 Chromiumhttp://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section1/chapter4/4f.htm ChromiumTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Deficiency,_Dependency_and_Toxicity A look at this essential trace mineral and its deficiency and toxicity.
Other resource N53 Molybdenumhttp://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section1/chapter4/4i.htm MolybdenumTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Deficiency,_Dependency_and_Toxicity A discussion about the deficiency and toxicity of this mineral.
Other resource N54 Vitamin D Deficiency and Dependencyhttp://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section1/chapter3/3d.htm Vitamin D Deficiency and DependencyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Deficiency,_Dependency_and_Toxicity The signs, symptoms, laboratory findings, diagnosis and treatment.
Other resource N55 Vitamin E Toxicityhttp://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section1/chapter3/3g.htm Vitamin E ToxicityTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Deficiency,_Dependency_and_Toxicity A brief discussion by The Merck Manual on this topic.
Other resource N56 Riboflavin Deficiencyhttp://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section1/chapter3/3k.htm Riboflavin DeficiencyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Deficiency,_Dependency_and_Toxicity The Merck Manual looks at the symptoms, signs, laboratory findings, diagnosis and treatment.
Other resource N57 Vitamin B6 Deficiency and Dependencyhttp://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section1/chapter3/3m.htm Vitamin B6 Deficiency and DependencyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Deficiency,_Dependency_and_Toxicity Symptoms, signs, diagnosis and treatment are discussed here.
Other resource N58 Pantothenic Acid Deficiencyhttp://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section1/chapter3/3p.htm Pantothenic Acid DeficiencyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Deficiency,_Dependency_and_Toxicity Some of the signs and symptoms experienced with this deficiency.
Other resource N59 Potassium: Hyperkalemiahttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001179.htm Potassium: HyperkalemiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Deficiency,_Dependency_and_Toxicity Adam.com looks at this disorder of high potassium, its causes, incidence and risk factors.
Other resource N60 Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndromehttp://drgreene.com/ency/article/000771.asp Wernicke-Korsakoff SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Wernicke-Korsakoff_Syndrome Alternate names, definition, symptoms, prevention, signs, tests, treatment, prognosis, possible complications and support groups are all covered here.
Other resource N61 KorCarehttp://korcare.co.uk KorCareTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Wernicke-Korsakoff_Syndrome A residential care facility that provides 24 hour specialist, holistic care for clients suffering from Korsakoffs disease. Clients assessed and accepted from across the country - UK.
Other resource N62 Most, the Usaid Micronutrient Programhttp://www.mostproject.org Most, the Usaid Micronutrient ProgramTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Malnutrition Assists the U.S. Agency for International Development in implementing expanded, more effective programs and policies to prevent and control micronutrient deficiencies, especially vitamin A deficiency.
Other resource N63 Protein-Energy Malnutritionhttp://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section1/chapter2/2c.htm Protein-Energy MalnutritionTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Malnutrition An in depth look at this disorder by the Merck Manual including symptoms and signs, laboratory findings, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
Other resource N64 Dry Airplane Air Can Cause Dehydration.http://www.flyana.com/dehydration.html Dry Airplane Air Can Cause Dehydration.Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Water_Balance Avoid getting dehydrated on your next flight. Some tips on fighting dehydration.
Other resource N65 Dehydrationhttp://www.nfpt.com/Library/Articles/dehyd.html DehydrationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Water_Balance NFPT Personal Trainer Magazine. A definition of this disorder, its causes, symptoms and treatment.
Other resource N66 Water And Sodium Metabolismhttp://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section2/chapter12/12b.htm Water And Sodium MetabolismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Water_Balance The Merck Manual: A look at total body water, intake, losses, osmolality, water balance and sodium balance, increase and decrease in extracellular fluid volume along with signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Many more topics discussed.
Other resource N67 Facts on Hyponatremiahttp://www.honoluluclub.com/pulse.php?ID=31 Facts on HyponatremiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Water_Balance Article about over-hydration.
Other resource N68 Fluid and Electrolyte Balancehttp://mcb.berkeley.edu/courses/mcb135e/kidneyfluid.html Fluid and Electrolyte BalanceTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Water_Balance Facts on kidney, fluid and electrolyte physiology from the University of California at Berkeley. Includes details of the hormones and minerals involved in water balance and urine production.
Other resource N69 eMedicine Healthhttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/29085-1.asp eMedicine HealthTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Cholesterol_and_Other_Fats Consumer health resource center providing information on importance and preparation of cholesterol tests. Defines total, HDL (good) and LDL (bad) cholesterol as well as triglycerides.
Other resource N70 Gaucher Diseasehttp://www.gaucherdisease.com/ Gaucher DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Cholesterol_and_Other_Fats/Gaucher's A description of this disease and who gets it. A number to call for possible free testing.
Other resource N71 European Gaucher Alliancehttp://www.EuropeanGaucherAlliance.org European Gaucher AllianceTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Cholesterol_and_Other_Fats/Gaucher's Information about this international organization and the disease itself.
Other resource N72 Comprehensive Gaucher Treatment Centerhttp://www.gaucherwest.com Comprehensive Gaucher Treatment CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Cholesterol_and_Other_Fats/Gaucher's Provides clinical evaluations for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with this disease. Information about the disease and the facility.
Other resource N73 Gaucher Treatment Centershttp://www.gauchertreatmentcenters.com Gaucher Treatment CentersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Cholesterol_and_Other_Fats/Gaucher's Links to comprehensive treatment centers across the United States.
Other resource N74 University Regional Gaucher Treatment Centerhttp://www.gauchersoutheast.com University Regional Gaucher Treatment CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Cholesterol_and_Other_Fats/Gaucher's Provides clinical evaluations for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with this disease. Information about the disease as well as the facility.
Other resource N75 Refsum Diseasehttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/refsum_doc.htm Refsum DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Cholesterol_and_Other_Fats/Refsum's Information sheet on this disease as to what it is, the symptoms, treatment and research being done.
Other resource N76 Hyperlipidemiahttp://www.advancedcardiac.com/hyperlipidemia.htm HyperlipidemiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Cholesterol_and_Other_Fats/Hyperlipidemia An overview, risk of coronary heart disease, testing-know your numbers, prevention and treatment.
Other resource N77 Hyperlipidemia in Childrenhttp://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4606 Hyperlipidemia in ChildrenTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Cholesterol_and_Other_Fats/Hyperlipidemia American Heart Association looks at the atherosclerotic process which begins in childhood and is affected by high blood cholesterol levels. Some things to watch for.
Other resource N78 National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases Associationhttp://www.ntsad.org/ National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Cholesterol_and_Other_Fats/Tay-Sachs An organization offering support and programs geared to families affected by Tay-Sachs Disease and over 40 other fatal degenerative genetic disorders.
Other resource N79 Tay-Sachs Diseasehttp://www.ntsad.org/pages/t-sachs.htm Tay-Sachs DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Cholesterol_and_Other_Fats/Tay-Sachs Discussion on what it is, how it is transmitted, are certain populations at higher risk, is there a test to see if one is a carrier and is there a way to prevent this disease.
Other resource N80 Fabry's Diseasehttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/fabrys_doc.htm Fabry's DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Cholesterol_and_Other_Fats/Fabry's Information sheet on this disease including treatment, prognosis and research.

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