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ADHD / ADD |
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American Academy of
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
A comprehensive overview of ADHD/ADD
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AIDS / HIV |
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HIV Insite
Provides information on HIV. Recommended by the American Medical Library Association
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Alopecia Areata |
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National Alopecia
Areata Foundation
To request information from the NAAF.
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Asperger's Syndrome |
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Asperger Syndrome Coalition of the U.S.
Provides up-to-date information on Asperger Syndrome and related conditions.
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Center for the study of Autism (including
related disorders)
Describes different aspects of behavior for those with Asperger's syndrome.
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Maap Services, Inc.
A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information and advice to families
of more advanced individuals with Autism, Asperger's syndrome, and Pervasive developmental
disorder (PDD).
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Asthma |
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American Lung Association
- Asthma in Children
Offers information on asthma in children.
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National Heart, Lung
and Blood Institute
Provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels,
lung and blood, blood resources, and sleep disorders. Recommended by the American
Library Medical Association. |
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Autism |
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Autism Research Institute
Provides information and research on the causes of autism and on methods of preventing,
diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood.
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FEAT (Families for Early Autism Treatment)
Provides education, advocacy, and support of Autism treatment.
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Maap Services, Inc.
A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information and advice to families
of more advanced individuals with Autism, Asperger's syndrome, and Pervasive developmental
disorder (PDD).
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National Institute of Mental Health
(NIMH)
Comprehensive site aimed at understanding autism. Also provides information on the
medical, educational, and social impacts of those living with autism.
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The Center for the Study of Autism (CSA)
Covers a widespread range of topics such as new issues, interviews, a sibling center,
etc.
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Blood Disorders |
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National Heart, Lung
and Blood Institute
Provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels,
lung and blood, blood resources, and sleep disorders. Recommended by the American
Library Medical Association.
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Brain |
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National
Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Information on Traumatic Brain Injury
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Cancer |
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CancerNet (National Cancer Institute)
List of cancers with links to information, statistics, support and resources, literature
and much more.
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CureSearch
Information about types of childhood cancer, treatments, clinical trials, and support resources.
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Oncolink
Resources on treatments of cancer maintained by the University of Pennsylvania Cancer
Center. Recommended by the American Medical Library Association.
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Celiac Sprue |
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Celiac Disease Foundation
Basic information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the chronic digestive
disorder, celiac disease.
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North American Society of Pediatric
Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Celiac Disease: A Guide for Children and Their Families.
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Cerebral Palsy |
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United Cerebral Palsy
Informs professionals and the public about recent research findings, about the cause,
diagnosis and treatment of cerebral palsy and related developmental disabilities.
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Crohn's Disease |
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http://www.ccfa.org/
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Cystic Fibrosis |
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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Facts about cystic fibrosis
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Developmental Delays or Disabilities |
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Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation
Inform professionals and the public about recent research findings, about the cause,
diagnosis and treatment of cerebral palsy and related developmental disabilities.
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Diabetes |
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Children with Diabetes
The on-line community for kids, families and adults with diabetes
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National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive
& Kidney Diseases
Up-to-date info on diabetes and the complication of kidney disease. It explains
the stages of renal failure and ways to slow down the progression of the disease.
Also it gives contributing factors to the cause of renal failure.
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Disabilities |
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Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation
Inform professionals and the public about recent research findings, about the cause,
diagnosis and treatment of cerebral palsy and related developmental disabilities.
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Down Syndrome |
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Down Syndrome Health Issues
News and information for parents and professionals
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Dystonia |
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Dystonia Medical Research Foundation
Provides up-to-date information, research, treatments and resources for Dystonia.
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Epilepsy |
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Epilepsy.com
Information for all on Epilepsy and the latest therapies
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General |
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Kids Health for Parents
General information on childrens health issues
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Heart |
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American Heart Association
Information section on Children and Heart Disease.
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Congenital Heart Information
Network
Provides high-quality information for children and adults with congential heart
disease, their families, and health professionals. Recommended by the American Medical
Library Association.
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National Heart, Lung
and Blood Institute
Provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels,
lung and blood, blood resources, and sleep disorders. Recommended by the American
Library Medical Association.
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Hemophilia |
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National Hemophilia Foundation
for All Bleeding Disorders
Provides information on hemophilia and bleeding disorders
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Hodgkin's Disease |
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CancerNet: Hodgkin's Disease
Information on research, treatments and caring for those with Hodgkin's Disease
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Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis |
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NIAMS -
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases
Questions and answers about Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Kidney |
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National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive
& Kidney Diseases
Up-to-date info on diabetes and the complication of kidney disease. It explains
the stages of renal failure and ways to slow down the progression of the disease.
Also it gives contributing factors to the cause of renal failure.
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National Kidney Foundation
A to Z guide to Kidney Disease and related conditions.
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Lung |
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National Heart, Lung
and Blood Institute
Provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels,
lung and blood, blood resources, and sleep disorders. Recommended by the American
Library Medical Association.
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Lupus |
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Kids Health for
Parents: Living with Lupus
Information for patents caring for a child with lupus.
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Meningitis |
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Meningitis Foundation of America
Covers the most common questions asked concerning Meningitis.
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PostGraduate Medicine
Bacterial meningitis in children and adults - Changes in community-acquired disease
may affect patient care.
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Mitochondrial Disease |
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United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
A site that promotes research for cures and treatments of mitochondrial disorders
and to provide support to affected individuals and families.
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Muscular Dystrophy |
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Muscular Dystrophy Association Research
Recent research on muscular dystrophy.
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Sickle Cell |
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Sickle Cell Kids
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Sickle Cell Information Center
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Special Needs |
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Center for the Improvement of
Child Caring
Does My Child Have Special Needs?
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Parenting Challenges
Information on caring for kids with special needs
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(other) |
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Health4Kid.com
Kid Health Directory and Children's Health Directory on the Web.
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KidsHealth - site for Parents
Created by the Nemours Foundation, this comprehensive site has separate sections
for parents, teens and kids with both disease specific and general health information.
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Medline Plus (US
National Library of Medicine)
Health information specifically pertaining to children and teens.
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