The following category lists disease specific organizations. Information included features information, resources and support for families and individuals dealing with specific diseases and conditions. You can also find disease specific definitions and medical terms, lists of support groups, chat rooms and forums and hospitals specializing in the particular illness and recuperation. Most are voluntary and non-profit organizations and encourage a sense of family and community in dealing with the facts.
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American Heart Association - National voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
Congenital Heart Defects - Information, resources and support for families and individuals dealing with congenital heart defects. Definitions of CHDs and medical terms, extensive list of support groups and hospitals.
CuresNow - CuresNow is a non-profit organization devoted to the advancement of ethical scientific research in the advancement of Regenerative Medicine. Specifically, we endorse the use of embryonic stem cells, and somatic cell nuclear trasfer (also known as therapeutic cloning.) We are anti-human reproductiv...
Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma Information - Provides lung cancer and mesothelioma information with sections on lung cancer, mesothelioma, cancer hospitals, asbestos, non small cell lung cancers, and at risk jobs with financial resources for medical expenses
Mesothelioma Information Center - Provides information for mesothelioma cancer patients ranging from medical treatment options to legal advice.
Mesothelioma News- Dallas Texas Based Mesothelioma Attorney And Asbestos Lawyer - Dallas law firm focusing its practice on diseases caused by asbestos, mesothelioma. Expert mesothelioma attorney, asbestos lawyer provides advice and information on asbestos siding, pleural mesothelioma, asbestos removal and other toxic substances.
People Living With Parkinson's (PLWP) - Providing information to the Parkinsos Community; encourages mutual support and friendship for people living with this disease, their partners, family, and friends.
The American Parkinson's Disease Association Inc - The APDA provides details on their Information & Referral Centers and Services Locations. Information about the Young Parkinson's Center, chapter locations, support groups, publications, videos, and the allocation of Research Grants.
The Center for Neurologic Study - CNS is a non profit foundation in La Jolla, California, dedicated to research and treatment of neurological diseases. Parkinson's disease information is in the archives.
The Children's Heart Society - Information about this non-profit, volunteer based support group, dedicated to helping families affected by Congenital Heart Disease/Defects.
Young Onset Parkinson's Association - YOPA is comprised of Young Onset Parkinson's patients from around the United States. Our mission is to raise public awareness and to offer support to those living with young onset Parkinson's disease. We coordinate with regional and national Parkinson's organizations in fundraising efforts for res...