International Adhesions Society - Organization promoting awareness and research into this complication of surgery

International Adhesions Society

United States

Organization promoting awareness and research into this complication of surgery - adhesions and Adhesion Related Disorders (ARD). Comprehensive information includes patient guide, adhesion FAQs, messa

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	Information and support for patients and doctors on adhesion-related disorders, their treatment and prevention. Forum for support of patients suffering from pain and other discomforts of adhesive disorders.
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