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:

ADD Resources
http://www.addresources.org/

Aims to "help people with ADHD achieve their full potential" by providing information on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and linking to services and resources. Includes articles on ADHD, a directory of service providers, and a monthly e-newsletter.

American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse
http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp/

"The Self-Help Sourcebook Online is a searchable database that includes information on approximately 800+ national and demonstrational model self-help support groups, ideas for starting groups, local self-help group clearinghouses, and opportunities to link with others to develop needed new national or international groups." This site provides online resources for topics ranging from Addiction to Suicide.

BPDWorld
http://www.bpdworld.org/

Resources and information for those dealing with Borderline Personality Disorder. Includes personal experiences, legal information, information on illness, and peer support.

CDC Travelers' Health
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/

This page links the user to the Center for Disease Control's International Travelers' Health Information sheets for the different areas of the world. Also included is information about contagious diseases, vaccinations, safe food and water, travelling with children, and special needs travelers.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/

"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) performs many of the administrative functions for the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), a sister agency of CDC, and one of eight federal public health agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services. The Director of CDC also serves as the Administrator of ATSDR."

ClinicalTrials.gov
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui/

"ClinicalTrials.gov provides patients, family members, and members of the public easy and free access to information on clinical studies for a wide range of diseases and conditions." This site is maintained by the National Library of Medicine in conjunction with all of the National Institutes for Health and the Food and Drug Administration. For users that are not familiar with clinical trials and the process of taking part in a trial, there is information on the basics of clinical trials.

Diseases, Disorders and Related Topics
http://www.mic.ki.se/Diseases/index.html

Directory of disease and disorder related information available on the Internet, arranged by MeSH (US National Library of Medicine's Medical Subject Headings). Very well done.

Epilepsy.com
http://www.epilepsy.com/

Designed especially for newly diagnosed epilepsy patients and families and those patients struggling with treatment, this site also organizes information for specific patient groups: kids, teens, women, families, and seniors.

FirstGov for Consumers: Health
http://www.consumer.gov/health.htm

FirstGov for Consumers "is a 'one-stop' link to a broad range of federal information resources available online." These pages include all of FirstGov for Consumer's links on consumer health. Topics include: Aging/Elder Care, Buying Smart, Choosing Quality Health Care, Diet and Weight Control, Disease, Drugs, Exercise and Fitness, Health Risks & Prevention, Medical Procedures, Safety and Accident Prevention, Smoking/Tobacco Information.

Foundations Associates
http://www.dualdiagnosis.org/

This site from a not for profit 501(c)(3) provides resources on dual diagnosis, or co-occurring disorder ("affected by both an emotional or psychiatric illness and chemical dependency"), including full text articles, success stories, and a directory to list treatment programs and other resources.

Global Dialysis
http://www.globaldialysis.com/

Travel directories and information for kidney dialysis patients. Includes a directory of dialysis centers in nearly 100 countries around the world and information on paying for dialysis while on vacation, as well as travel resources (insurance, travel agents, etc). General resources for dialysis patients are also included.

Hardin Meta Directory of Internet Health Resources
http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/index.html

"Hardin MD is a "list of lists" - Its purpose is to provide easy access to comprehensive resource lists in health-related subjects. It includes subject listings in large "one-stop-shopping" sites, such as MedWeb and Yahoo, and also independent discipline-specific lists. Hardin MD subject pages indicate the length of lists in each subject, making it easy to see at a glance which lists are most comprehensive - These are often not the lists from the"one-stop-shopping" sites, but those developed by people within the field, which are well-known and frequently cited within the field, but not well-known outside it." The site also features links to health news online, the University of Iowa Virtual Hospital and other major index sites.

HealthlinkUSA
http://www.healthlinkusa.com/

HealthlinkUSA offers free links to thousands of health sites related to hundreds of health topics. The sites include information about treatment, diagnosis, prevention, risk factors, support groups, email lists, personal stories, etc. HealthlinkUSA is updated regularly.

The Mayday Pain Project
http://www.painandhealth.org/

"The major goal of The Mayday Pain Project is to increase awareness and provide objective information concerning the treatment of pain. This web site is set up to be an index for visitors and contains carefully chosen Internet links and resources. We hope that everyone from pain sufferers to family members and care givers to medical professionals will use this site." A site with Internet links on a variety of pain- and health-related topics as well as a monthly column on topics of interest.

Medicdirect
http://www.medicdirect.co.uk/

"medicdirect is an innovative health website hosted by some of the leading medical consultants in the United Kingdom, providing a comprehensive health information website written by recognised experts in their particular field of medicine." This site provides a comprehensive guide for health and medical information. Includes areas dealing with common diseases and conditions, explaining symptoms, causes, and treatment; explanations of common tests and surgical procedures; advice on performing self-examinations; a virtual body tour; travel advice; information on prescription drugs; a special area for student health; and a section dealing with alternative medicine.

Medicine Net
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp

This site is recommended by Consumer Reports for offering valuable information online. The site is created by "a network of U.S. Board Certified Physicians working together to provide the public with current, comprehensive medical information, written in easy to understand language." It offers extensive information about diseases and treatments, prescription and non-prescription drugs, an archive of over 6000 answered medical questions organized by speciality, information about first aid, ad directory of poison control centers, medical news and an online medical dictionary.

The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/index.html

Online version of one of the most widely used medical texts in the world. Covers symptoms and treatments for an extremely broad range of diseases, disorders, and other medical conditions. Emphasis and tone is aimed at medical professionals, but laypersons will find much of use here as well.

The Merck Manual of Medical Information - Home Edition
http://www.merckhomeedition.com/

"Merck & Co., Inc.'s online version of the home edition of their celebrated medical reference text. Based on The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, the home edition is a new publication from Merck geared for the layperson but still containing searchable 'information about diseases, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.'" The manual can be accessed via an "interactive" version with video, audio and other multimedia features, or via a plain-text version.

Migraine Awareness Group: A National Understanding for Migraineurs
http://www.migraines.org/

Gain insight into migraine headaches through the artwork of those that suffer from them. Learn about migraine communities, medical news, treatments and events for the increasing public awareness

National Organization of Rare Disorders
http://www.rarediseases.org/

A comprehensive site containing an index of rare disorders and databases containing articles, research, drug options, and links to support groups. The site also has a medical assistance program and recent news about rare disorders.

NetWellness: Consumer Health Information
http://www.netwellness.org/

"Netwellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by the faculty at the University of Cincinnati, The Ohio State University, and Case Western University." This site includes a library and a list of clinical trials ongoing in the state of Ohio.

NIH Consensus Statements
http://consensus.nih.gov/PREVIOUSSTATEMENTS.htm

An NIH Consensus Statement is a report evaluating state-of-the-art scientific information on a given biomedical technology with the purpose of resolving a particular controversial issue in clinical practice. Each NIH Consensus Statement answers a series of four to six questions concerning efficacy, risk, and clinical applications, and recommends directions for future research. [They are] intended to advance understanding of the technology or issue in question and to be useful to health professionals and the public." Statements are indexed by subject and year and deal with a broad spectrum of medical topics.

NOAH: New York Online Access to Health
http://www.noah-health.org/

"New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) is a project that brought together the unique assets and experience of four New York partners who have worked together on a variety of projects for 26 years: The City University of New York, The Metropolitan New York Library Council, The New York Academy of Medicine and The New York Public Library. NOAH seeks to provide high quality full-text health information for consumers that is accurate, timely, relevant and unbiased. NOAH currently supports English and Spanish. "

The North American Spine Society
http://www.spine.org/

Educate yourself and improve your spine health! Read articles about prevention and pain management. Take quizzes about back pain and spinal disorders. Learn about new technologies and treatment research for practitioners and patients.

OBGYN.net
http://www.obgyn.net/women/conditions/conditions.asp

Information on health conditions that effect women, including cancer, eating disorders, menstruation, menopause, migraines, and sexuality. There's a section on medical procedures, such as hysterectomy and mammograms. An annotated list of other health related links is also available.

RXmed
http://www.rxmed.com/

A "peer-reviewed resource for primary care physicians." Includes patient handouts for over 400 illnesses and a pharmaceutical index.

Sarcoidosis Online Sites
http://www.sarcoidosisonlinesites.com/index.html

"The comprehensive source for sarcoidosis information on the Internet." Contains links to support groups and physicians, a newsletter, and many other sites which contain a wealth of information about this disease.

The Scorecard: The Pollution Information Site: Health Effects
http://www.scorecard.org/health-effects/

"Using information from scientific sources and regulatory agencies, Scorecard provides listings of the chemicals that can cause cancer, harm the immune system, contribute to birth defects, or lead to any of nine other types of health impacts. Chemicals whose health hazards are widely recognized by authoritative scientific organizations are separated from chemicals whose health hazards are suspected on the basis of more limited data."

Spine-health.com
http://www.spine-health.com/

Spine-health.com is an independent, peer-reviewed "spine medicine portal" that seeks to provide clear, non-commercial patient education about back pain and spine medicine. Information featured on the site includes the following topics: causes of back pain, diagnosis, spinal anatomy, "conservative care," spine surgery, and research.

Stroke: Lifeclinic.com
http://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/stroke/

A resource providing basic information about strokes, including their diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. Also information on rehabilitation for stroke victims and links to other resources and medical news.