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Organization dedicated to enhancing lives of children and adults with Cystic Fibrosis.
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Providence Cystic Fibrosis Center : Ran by Dr. Bohdan Pichurko. Includes staff biographies, contact information, events, and latest developments in treatment.
Down Syndrome Association of Western Australia : Works to support the community to develop the potential of people with Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) to live a valued life.
Nail Patella Syndrome : A patient-written site offering relevant medical information, photos, x-rays, discussion/support group, links to research and guest books where over 350 people have told their NPS stories.
Australian MPS & Related Diseases Society : Informs and support those affected, directly or indirectly by an mucopolysaccharide or related disease. Offers information regarding each disease, a discussion forum, a picture gallery and news of ev...
Patient UK : A list of resources and support for persons living in the UK who are interested in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.
South Dakota Cystic FibrosisCenter : Information on South Dakota CF Center in Sioux Falls.
The PREP Program : A school and resource centre. Includes descriptions of what they do with toddlers, school-aged children, and teens. Also included are their fees.
Hawkeye Area Down Syndrome Association : The organizations' goals, and also how to get on the MR Waiver List.
Iron Disorders Institute : Non-profit National Voluntary Health Agency that provides information about disorders of iron such as hemochromatosis.
North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference in New Orleans : Information on program and location.
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Health Tip: Screening for Cancer (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) --
The best way to get a good prognosis when it comes to cancer is to get
diagnosed as early as possible -- and that's where cancer screening tests
come in. |
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Leg Clots May Not Travel to Lungs (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Oct. 20 (HealthDay News) -- New research raises doubts
about the long-held medical dogma that dangerous blood clots in the lungs,
known as pulmonary emboli, originate from clots in the deep veins of the
legs or other parts of the lower body, which then break up and travel up
through the body. |
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Flood-ravaged Manila on alert for disease (AFP)
AFP - Authorities in Manila were Monday scrambling to prevent disease outbreaks as putrid water lay across vast sections of the Philippine capital following the worst floods in over 40 years, officials said. |
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Treating COPD Early Improves Outcomes (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Aug. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Although there is no cure
for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), starting treatment early
may slow progression of the illness and add years to the lives of
sufferers, new research finds. |
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