Conditions and Diseases
Conditions and Diseases
Conditions and Diseases Links
- Meningitis Research Foundation Information about meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia provided by the charity. The site includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, after effects, scientific research and on support for those who have experienced the disease. If you're worried about how to spot meningitis - see the symptoms chart and tumbler test.
- HealthNET Information on heart problems with a strong emphasis on prevention. Advice on diet and healthy living. Produced by the Coronary Prevention Group.
- British Liver Trust UK charity with a network of support groups and a confidential telephone service. Excellent range of factual information on all types of liver disease available online.
- Alzheimer's Disease Society UK charity providing support for carers and sufferers of all kinds of dementia. Funds medical research and campaigns for improved services and greater public understanding. Useful selection of fact sheets.
- Candid Counselling and Diagnosis In Dementia is a support group run by the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London. Fact sheets, e-mail list and chat room.
- Interstitial Cystitis Support Group Support group and registered charity. Message board. Information and advice.
- Age Concern England Promotes the well being of older people. Site contains factsheets on subjects from health to housing, statistics and reading lists.
- European Parkinson's Disease Association Information and support. UK branch has an area within this Web site. Leaflets about symptoms and drug therapy.
- National Asthma Campaign Independent UK charity. Special interest in children with asthma. Telephone helpline. Leaflets can be ordered - however little online information is provided.
- British Association of Dermatologists Skin facts and information on common skin complaints.
- Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis Web Site Brief information about chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis.
- Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Good range of information about spina bifida, hydrocephalus and related conditions.
- The National Meningitis Trust Information on meningitis and meningitis research. Registered UK charity.
- The Neuropathy Trust Providing information to those afflicted with peripheral neuropathy and their families.
- The Veins Web Site Mr Mark Whiteley MS FRCS, a consultant vascular surgeon, describes normal and abnormal veins and a new operative technique for varicose veins called VNUS closure.
- BBC News - Medical Notes A-Z archive from the BBC News Online medical notes library, with information about many medical conditions, diseases and issues.
- Headway - The Brain Injury Association Charity providing information, support and services to people who have suffered a head injury, their family and carers. Detailed information available online.
- Tourette Syndrome Support in the UK Personal Web site produced by a mother of a child with Tourette's syndrome. Information and links to other sites, including a discussion forum.
- Bob Findlay's site Personal account of the experience of heart disease and undergoing a bypass graft.
- Duchenne Family Support Group For families affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Minimal information online but telephone helpline numbers supplied.
- Acne Support Group UK-based charity providing information and support about acne and rosacea. Limited information available online.
- Jennifer Trust for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Support group with online information booklets available.
- Lymphoedema Information about lymphoedema.
- The Pick's Disease Support Group Online Support group set up by carers of people with Pick's disease and other focal and unusual dementia. Newsletters and links.
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome Support Group UK charity offering information and support for GBS and its variants and related conditions. Good informative Web site which includes a message board.
- British Acoustic Neuroma Association Patient organised charity. Brief factual information about diagnosis and treatment.
- British Society For Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Information leaflets about various endocrine (gland) disorders in children: adrenal hypoplasia, hypothyroidism, Marfan's, diabetes insipidus, Turners, Klinefelters, obesity, precocious puberty and others.
- Association for Glycogen Storage Disease (UK) Information on the different types of this disease, including Von Gierke, Pompe, Cori, Anderson, McArdle and Hers disease. Mailing list.
- Head Lice and Nits A patient information leaflet giving advice on the detection and treatment of head lice using the 'conditioner and comb' method.
- The Stroke Association Provides information for patients and carers. Funds research. Leaflets can be ordered but are not available online. Brief information provided.
- Irritable Bladder Support Group A support group for sufferers of urological disorders including Interstitial Cystitis.
- National Kidney Federation A UK charity run by kidney patients providing information on kidney/renal disease and its treatment.
- Pompe's Disease Page Kevin O'Donnell's Web site. Father of an affected child provides information about this glycogen storage disease.
- Migraine Action Association Charity for migraine research and patient support. Some information available. Unfortunately, you need to be a member to read the information leaflets.
- Cardiomyopathy Association UK based charity offering support and providing information about the various types of cardiomyopathy.
- Glaxo Neurological Centre The centre provides advice, information and support to people with a neurological condition and to their families and care professionals.
- CMT International UK Support group for people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Also known as Hereditary Motor Sensory Neuropathy and Peroneal Muscular Atrophy. Information available online.
- Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis Support Group Information about the group and a fact sheet.
- Muscular Dystrophy Campaign Information about muscular dystrophy. Detailed information about duchenne, becker and many other neuromuscular conditions. Large text version of site available.
- Herpes Viruses Association Information and advice on herpes simplex from the charity formed by patients themselves. Helpline number, membership details. Also shingles information pack.
- Urology at the Edith Cavell Hospital, Peterborough Information about a number of problems, including incontinence, impotence, prostate problems.
- British Lyme Disease Foundation Mark Greenfield is a sufferer of Lyme disease and has a useful single page site with information and links.
- Family Heart Association Charity providing some information for patients about coronary heart disease. Emphasis on cholesterol and lipids.
- British Epilepsy Association Supports and campaigns on behalf of epileptics. Information on epilepsy and guidance on driving and the law. Telephone help line. Children's section. Password restricted area for medical professionals.
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Support Group This site offers extensive information for patients and doctors, plus links.
- Meningitis Research Foundation Information about meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia provided by the charity, Meningitis Research Foundation.
- Info Lymphoma Janet Nightingale's site with information and useful links for people with adult Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
- British Lung Foundation A UK charity which raises funds for medical research into lung disease. Leaflets can be ordered and a support group is available. Website contains no online information.
- Facio Scapulo Humeral Support Group Good FAQ and information for sufferers and families. Also called Landouzy-Dejerine or facioscapuloperoneal muscular dystrophy
- Multiple Sclerosis Society Support and advice to those living with and affected by multiple sclerosis. Extensive Web site with information available online.
- Group B Strep Support A UK charity set up to help families whose babies have been affected and to raise awareness of the problem. Brief, clear information is provided.
- UK Resources for Down's Syndrome A comprehensive set of addresses and links for Down's Syndrome on the web in the UK on the web. Includes links to government agencies, voluntary organisations and the full text of the 1996 Education Act.
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