Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes

Pathological conditions of a part of an organism resulting from causes such as infection, genetic defect, or environmental stress, and characterized by an identifiable group of signs or symptoms.

Sub-headings:

Addictions

The use of substances or activities harmful by nature or in harmful quantities.

AIDS

Allergies

Alzheimers

Arthritis

Birth Defects

Blood Disorders

Cancer

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Communicable Diseases

Contagious/infectious diseases; diseases that can be caught from someone or something else.

Diabetes

Digestive Disorders

Dystonia

Eating Disorders

Genetic Disorders

Hair, Nail & Skin Diseases

Heart Disease

Immune & Autoimmune Disorders

Kidney Diseases

Lyme Disease

Mental Disorders

Multiple Sclerosis

Neurological & Neuromuscular Disorders

Nose, Ear & Throat Disorders

Prostatitis

Reproductive System Diseases

Respiratory & Lung Disease

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sleep Disorders

Tourette Syndrome

Viruses

Vision and Eye Conditions

Resources in this category:

American Iatrogenic Association
http://www.iatrogenic.org/index.html

"Devoted to the study and reporting of illness caused by the medical profession, especially by physicians. Despite the rare public discussion of iatrogenic illness, it is a significant cause of disease and death for Americans." Site contains news reports and legal and medical resources and advice.

American Occupational Therapy Association
http://www.aota.org/

"The American Occupational Therapy Association is a national professional society established in 1917 to represent the interests and concerns of occupational therapy practitioners, and to improve the quality of occupational therapy services."

This very informative site has separate areas for current OT professionals, students, consumers, and members. The site includes information on accreditation, upcoming conferences, continuing education, news, and more.

The American Society for Clinical Investigation
http://www.the-asci.org/

"The ASCI is dedicated to the advancement of scientific research that pertains to the understanding and treatment of human diseases, and is committed to the mentoring of future generations of physician-scientists." This society publishes the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

This site offers information about membership in the organization and past and future meeting information.

American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
http://www.astmh.org/

"The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) is the principal organization in the United States representing scientists, clinicians and others with interests in the prevention and control of tropical diseases through research and education. The interests of the Society lie in tropical medicine, including the varied parasitic and viral diseases of the tropics, as well as other infectious diseases, such as enteric and mycobacterial infections. The Society's members include those with clinical, epidemiological, and basic biochemical, immunologic and molecular approaches to diseases and pathogens." The site contains membership information, tropical medicine Questions and Answers, a newsletter, a travel clinic directory, and information for medical professionals, including funding and fellowship and overseas opportunities.

Canadian Hard of Hearing Association
http://www.chha.ca/

"The national voice of all hard of hearing Canadians. It is a non-profit, self-help, bilingual consumer organization run by and for persons who are hard of hearing. Its mission is to raise public awareness concerning issues that are important for persons who are hard of hearing, to promote their integration in Canadian society, to remove any barriers to their participation and to generally make every community in Canada a better place for persons who are hard of hearing."

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
http://www.ccfa.org/

This site provides information on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Chrohn's and Colitis, a disorder with the human digestive tract. The foundation provides information on patient/doctor care, medications, stress reltaed problems, and other questions having to do with Crohn's and Colitis. The information reflects current research dealing with Crohn's and Colitis.

European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
http://www.eadv.org/

Academy for European dermato-venereologists. "The uniqueness of the EADV lies in its policy to maintain good relations with all national societies, the interests of which are represented, defended and sheltered under its own umbrella. Thus, the diversity of cultures entering the decision-making process enhances our Academy and gives it a multinational character, which is evident in its structure and freely, expressed in all its activities." The site has information on the Academy's journal, upcoming congresses and other dermatological meetings, and links to dermatology links on the Web (universities, journals, societies, and diseases).

Interstitial Cystitis Association
http://www.ichelp.com/

The Interstitial Cystitis Association (ICA) is a non-profit "organization offering information and support to IC patients and their families, educating the medical community about IC, and promoting research to find effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for IC." This website contains information on the symptoms and treatments of IC, self-help advice, information on the relationship between IC and diets, sex and pregnancy, IC physician registry, access to local support groups, catalog of ICA resources, the latest news on research findings and legislative campaigns and links to other IC-related sites. The description of IC and its treatments is also available in spanish.

National Adrenal Diseases Foundation
http://www.nadf.us/

This non-profit organization is "dedicated to providing support, information and education to individuals having Addison's disease as well as other diseases of the adrenal glands." Provides information on Addison's disease, Cushing's Syndrome, Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), and Hyperaldosteronism. Included is a directory for international support groups, literature, current research, and a pen-pal network for children.

National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
http://www.rarediseases.org/

The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is a unique federation of voluntary health organizations dedicated to helping people with rare "orphan" diseases and assisting the organizations that serve them. A rare or "orphan" disease affects fewer than 200,000 people in the United States. NORD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and service. This very informative site includes a searchable database of information about diseases, the organization, and drugs. There also links to the organization's newsletters and calendar of events.

PCOSupport: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association
http://www.pcosupport.org/

"PCOSupport, the official Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association, is an organization which seeks to promote awareness of PCOS as well as to serve as a support system with accurate information for women with this syndrome. The Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association consists of an open membership, but is primarily intended to include women who have been diagnosed with, or believe that they might be diagnosed with the condition known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Included also are physicians and other healthcare practitioners who take interest in the evaluation and treatment of PCOS. The overall purpose of the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association is to promote research, understanding, and communication of the most up-to-date information concerning PCOS among its membership body." The site has information about the syndrome, local chapters, online support groups, research projects, events, and publciations.

Society of Toxicologic Pathologists
http://www.toxpath.org/

"The Society of Toxicologic Pathologists is a non-profit association of pathologists, whose principal aim is the advancement of pathology as it pertains to changes elicited by pharmacological, chemical and environmental agents and factors that modify these responses." The society publishes the scholarly journal Toxicologic Pathology.

This site offers information about joining the society, upcoming meetings, and career development tips.

Thyroid Foundation of America
http://www.tsh.org/

"Your Lifelong Thyroid Resource Since 1985 We have been informing and supporting thyroid patients for 19 years and are glad to have you join us. Working with physicians, we help you understand thyroid illness, receive appropriate therapy, recover, and stay well."

The TMJ Association, Ltd
http://www.tmj.org/

"The TMJ Association is a patient-based advocacy organization whose mission is to provide information to patients, health professionals and the public on temporomandibular (jaw) joint diseases, commonly known as TMJ. The Association's goal is to establish safe and effective means of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of these diseases - ultimately to 'change the face of TMJ.'" The site includes information on TMJ, treatment, coping with it and access to other resources. Also, includes information on Congressional hearings and current news on TMJ.