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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.
Michigan Pulmonary Disease Community, Inc. : Organization dedicated to enhancing lives of children and adults with Cystic Fibrosis.
Iron Disorders Institute : Non-profit National Voluntary Health Agency that provides information about disorders of iron such as hemochromatosis.
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Eye Health and Safety Should Be Job One (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, March 13 (HealthDay News) -- Job-related eye strain and
injuries cost the American economy billions each year in lost
productivity, but 90 percent of those problems could be prevented with
simple measures, such as having workers wear properly designed and fitted
protective eyewear, experts say. |
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Approval Expanded for Breast Cancer Drug Tykerb (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration has expanded approval for Tykerb (lapatinib) to include
postmenopausal women with hormone- and HER2-positive advanced breast
cancer who require hormone therapy. |
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Workers Fear Stigma of Seeking Mental Health Care (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, Jan. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Fears about losing status
at work and about confidentiality are among the main reasons that many
American workers are more hesitant to seek treatment for mental health
issues than for physical health problems, according to a national survey
released this week by the American Psychiatric Association. |
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U.S. Kids Using Media Almost 8 Hours a Day (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20 (HealthDay News) -- The amount of time
American children and teens spend watching TV, playing video games or
surfing the Internet has increased dramatically, to almost eight hours a
day, a new report finds. |
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Climate talks end with eye on next year (AP)
AP - A historic U.N. climate conference ended Saturday with only a nonbinding "Copenhagen Accord" to show for two weeks of debate and frustration. It was a deal short on concrete steps against global warming, but signaling a new start for rich-poor cooperation on climate change. |
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