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Arthritis
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American College of Rheumatology: Patient Education 
 "Information for patients about 22 rheumatic diseases [arthritis and other diseases of the joints, muscles and bones], about the caregivers who treat patients with arthritis, and about several common medications used to treat rheumatic diseases." Diseases discussed include fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, and bursitis. Also includes material about herbal and natural remedies, the immune system, and clinical trials. http://www.rheumatology.org/public/factsheets/index.asp?aud=pat Topics: Diseases & Conditions Last updated Jul 17, 2006 Arthritis Foundation
Resources about arthritis and related conditions, including disease descriptions and treatments, news, advocacy, research, and other resources. http://www.arthritis.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Feb 3, 2003 The Arthritis Society
Current, practical information about arthritis. Includes types of arthritis, pain management, exercise tips, programs and resources, research news, a database of questions and answers, and a dictionary. In English and French. From "Canada's only not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing and promoting arthritis education, community support and research-based solutions." http://www.arthritis.ca/splash/default.asp?s=1 Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Feb 24, 2009 Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs
Collection of reports that evaluate prescription medicines used for common conditions such as high cholesterol, arthritis, and heartburn. The reports look at efficacy, safety, and price to recommend the best medicines. Reports also provide a general overview of the drugs and cost comparisons of the generic and brand-name drugs. From Consumer Reports with research input from Oregon Health and Science University. http://www.consumerreports.org/health/best-buy-drugs/index.htm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Diseases & Conditions, Drugs, Finance, Health, Senior Health Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Gardens for Every Body
Guide to design elements for a garden accessible to people with disabilities and physical limitations. Discusses container gardening, raised beds, pathways, trellises, health and safety, and adaptive, enabling, and ergonomic garden tools. Includes sections on gardening tips and techniques for repetitive motion injury prevention, children with disabilities, seniors, and people with arthritis, back problems, visual impairments, and heart and lung problems. Provides related links. From the University of Missouri-Columbia. http://agrability.missouri.edu/gardenweb/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices, Senior Health Last updated Jun 28, 2009 International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT): Bibliographies
Several bibliographies on topics related to yoga and health conditions: addiction, AIDS, arthritis, asthma, back pain, cancer, depression, diabetes, heart disease, pain management, and the psychophysiological effects of yoga. Other bibliographies are available for a fee. From the International Association of Yoga Therapists, which provides an "interface between yoga and medicine." http://www.iayt.org/site_Vx2/publications/bibliographies.htm?ProfileNumber=&UStatus=&AutoID=&LS=&AM=&Ds=&CI=&AT=&Return= Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, Senior Health Last updated Jun 5, 2008 National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
The mission of NIAMS "is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, the training of basic and clinical scientists ... and the dissemination of information." The site provides information about diseases such as arthritis, autoimmune diseases, gout, and osteoporosis as well as information about training programs, patient research registries, news, and links to related sites. Searchable. Available in English and Spanish. http://www.niams.nih.gov/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Nov 12, 2003 National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF)
"The National Psoriasis Foundation is a patient-driven nonprofit organization that is the voice for the [millions of] people affected by psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis." The site features an overview of psoriasis ("a noncontagious, lifelong skin disease"), and information on treatment, advocacy, and research. Also features statistics, educational publications, resources for medical providers, and links to related resources. http://www.psoriasis.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions Last updated Feb 12, 2006 Osteoarthritis
Information about osteoarthritis, "one of the oldest and most common types of arthritis ... characterized by the breakdown of the joint's cartilage." Find news, diagnoses, treatments, alternative treatments, specific conditions, disease management, representative research articles, and more. From the U.S. National Library of Medicine. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/osteoarthritis.html Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices, Senior Health Last updated Nov 12, 2004 Questions and Answers About Acne
"This fact sheet contains general information about acne. It describes what acne is and how it develops, the causes of acne, and the treatment options for various forms of acne. Information is also provided on caring for the skin." From the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Acne/default.asp Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Oct 14, 2007 Spondylitis Association of America (SAA)
The mission of SAA is to "be a leader in the quest to cure ankylosing spondylitis and related diseases." The site contains information on Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA), Reactive Arthritis/Reiter's Syndrome (ReA), Spondylitis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD SpA), and Undifferentiated Spondyloarthropathy (uSpA). Includes news, answers to commonly asked questions, resources for physicians, and more. Searchable. http://www.spondylitis.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions Last updated Jul 6, 2004 UpToDate Patient Information
This site provides "articles for patients and their family members who seek current, reliable information on a variety of medical conditions and topics." Browsable by topic (such as arthritis and cancer) or by name of condition. Information is written by physicians and "reviewed by multiple experts for accuracy." Searchable. From a "clinical information resource that is used by physicians and major medical institutions throughout the world." http://www.uptodate.com/patients/index.html Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health, Health, Senior Health Last updated Jul 3, 2008 What Is Rosacea? Fast Facts
Answers basic questions about the chronic skin (and sometimes eye) disease "characterized by redness, pimples and, in advanced stages, thickened skin" and summarizes current research. Includes links to further sources of information. From the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Rosacea/default.asp Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Oct 14, 2007 |
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