CONDITIONS & DISEASES

Bipolar disorder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A chapter from the Cleveland Clinic Disease Management Project, discussing the condition and its treatment.

Explains how to do the Buteyko (shallow breathing) Method for controlling asthma.

Includes articles, links and a forum.

Experts volunteer to answer questions.

General information FAQ for the newsgroup, inclusding diagnosis and treatment.

The Directors of Health Promotion and Education (DHPE) was founded in 1946 (as the Conference of State Directors of Public Health Education) as a joint effort between directors of health education in state health departments and deans of health education in schools of public health. The formation of the Conference was supported by Mayhew Derrybery, then Director of Health Education with the U.S. Public Health Service.

The purpose of the Conference was to strengthen state public health education program goals and objectives and develop a network to share program efforts, ideas, and materials. In addition, Dr. Derrybery was interested in strengthening PHS public health education services through regional offices.

Seniors site regarding Heart attack

THE TEN BELIEFS OF THE TOUGHLOVE® PROGRAM

* Family Problems Have Roots and Support in the Culture.
* Parents are People Too.
* Parent’s Material and Emotional Resources are Limited.
* Parents and Kids are not Equal.
* Blaming Keeps People Helpless.
* Kid’s Behavior Affects Parents and Parents’ Behavior Affects Kids.
* Taking a STAND Precipitates Crisis.
* From a Controlled Crisis comes the Possibility of Positive Change.
* Families Need to Give and Get Support in their Own Community in Order to Change.
* The Essence of Family Life is Cooperation, Not Togetherness.

Virtual Museum of Bacteria examines Anthrax

FDA discusses Anthrax and Vaccine

FAS resources on Anthrax

Public Health Agency of Canada examines Anthrax.

Medlin Plus Interactive Tutorial

Hepatitis B Tutorial

Hepatitis C Tutorial

Cold Sore [Herpes] via Interactive tutorial

Herpes as a Sexually Transmitted Diease (STD)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Interactive Tutorial

Tutorial on WARTS

Tutorial on Small pox

Bird Flu Interactive Turorial

Interactive Tutorial on AIDS

Definition and explanation of"prion" from Wikipedia

Definition and explanation of"prion" from Wikipedia

Aortic Aneurysm - Interactive tutorial

Arrhythmias - or irregular heart beats - an interactive tutorial.

Atrial fibrillation - an interactive tutorial.

Congestive Heart Failure- an interactive tutorial

Mitral Valve Prolapse- an interactive tuturial

Balancing the Benefits of Primary Angioplasty against the Benefits of Thrombolytic Therapy for Acute Myocardial Infarction: The Importance of Timing

Health information provided by U.S.A. Library of Medicine and National Institute of Health

Capital Cardiology Associates, Albany, New York, provides a full range of diagnostic, interventional, therapeutic and preventive services in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases to patients throughout the Capital Region.

Medical Imaging

Access to information on heart and blood

A multimedia site for patient information and education. Presentations from professional sources help patients take an active role in their own health care.

Extensive resources for interventional cardiologists and patients alike, discussion forum, list of meetings worldwide, extensive historical information, interviews with pioneering cardiologists and industry leaders.

Learn all about angioplasty and three types of procedures available -- balloon angioplasty, atherectomy, and stent placement. Comprehensive health resources for consumers, physicians, nurses, and educators. Includes news, chat forums, health quizzes and consumer product updates.

Lyme Disease - an Interactive Tutorial

Wikipedia defines Zoonosis

Medilineplus discusses the West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus discussed by CDC

Heart disease

A source of information about heart, stroke and healthy living in Canada. Also in French.

American Heart Association recommends a "balanced diet".

Canadian Cardiovascular Society - Journal-like website with information about cardiovascular research and resources in Canada.

Tests to diagnose heart disease.

Oral Hygiene and Heart Disease Connection

What every woman should know about heart disease.

Body mass index.

Heart health assessment

Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment ~ Adult Stem Cell Therapy

Women's Health ~ Blood tests as a predictor of heart attacks.

A guide on Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Control your diabetes by making some changes in how you live.

Cardiac Diagnostics

Heart disease and conditions

Silent Ischemia and Ischemic Heart Disease

Hats, turbans, wigs & scarves designed for medical hair loss. Caters to cancer chemotherapy, alopecia & chemo patients. Cancer patient gifts are also offered. Each hat, turban, scarf & wig offers full head coverage.

Breast Cancer Information from National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc

Breast cancer is a common cancer in women, is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the tissues of the breast. Each breast has 15 to 20 sections called lobes, which have many smaller sections called lobules.

A blockage in the heart's arteries may reduce or completely cut off the blood supply to a portion of the heart. This can cause a blood clot to form and totally stop blood flow in a coronary artery, resulting in a heart attack (also called an acute myocardial infarction or MI). more....

Depression is a mood disorder which results from a variety of factors related to biological and genetic background, environmental influences, and childhood or developmental experiences. There are many types of depression. more ....

Begin A Cardiac Rehabilitation Program For A Heart Healthy Lifestyle

Breast Cancer Research

The latest news on the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer.

General Illness Information

cancer vaccine uses the immune system to fight cancer

Ischemic heart disease - cardiomyopathy

Harvard Health Publications is the source for current health information and medical research reports.

Cardiovascular Information ~ US FDA

Coronary arteriosclerotic disease

American College of Cardiology ~ Helping Cardiovascular Professionals

The first defense against breast cancer is quality information. Browse our breast cancer shop and discover the information and products you need to make a statement and an aware defense against breast cancer.

What is Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)?

Coronary artery disease (CAD), also known as coronary heart disease (CHD) or coronary atherosclerosis.

You can prevent or slow coronary artery disease by taking steps to improve the health of your heart and blood vessels.

Cancer treatment information by professionals & patients for professionals & patients. What is cancer?, How does it develop?

FAQs on Ischemic Heart Disease

WebMD gives information about the form of heart disease called angina.

Diseases and Conditions

Video: Coronary angioplasty

Coronary angioplasty and stenting: Opening clogged heart arteries

Bypass surgery vs. angioplasty for coronary artery disease

Coronary calcium scans: Heart scans mired in controversy

Video: Echocardiogram

The Virginia Center for Breast Cancer Awareness was established in 2001 to foster awareness of current breast cancer screening guidelines, promote earlier detection of cancer, and inform the public about ongoing breast cancer research here at EVMS, including clinical trials and basic science.

Echocardiogram: Sound imaging of the heart

Video: Electrocardiogram

Cardiac stents: Can they be replaced?

Coronary artery bypass surgery

Dressler's syndrome

Nuclear stress test: What to expect

Electrocardiogram: Tracing the electrical path through the heart

Coronary angiography: A look inside your heart's blood vessels

Aspirin for the Prevention and Treatment of Heart Attacks and Strokes

Further Evidence Reveals the Association Between Periodontal Disease and Coronary Artery Disease

What Is Coronary Artery Disease?

Physiology of the Heart: Anatomy and Function

A guide to breast health products, services, and information including, breast cancer, women’s health, and breast reduction.

The first line of defense is to spread the word.

Breast Cancer symptoms and information on Breast Cancer.

Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization is to ensure, through information, empowerment and peer support, that no one faces breast cancer alone.

Symptoms often associated with heart disease

Walnuts in the Heart Healthy Diet

Pacemakers - What You Should Know

Noninvasive surgery for Cardiovascular Artery Disease (CAD)

Pacemaker: Animation

Animation: Congenital Heart Disease

Animation: Valvular Heart Disease

Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease

Cholesterol and your body.

Endocarditis

12 Dangerous myths about Heart Disease

Heart Attack, Stroke and Cardiac Arrest Warning Signs

What is PAD

PAD Symptoms and Diagnosis

Test Your Cholesterol IQ With This Quiz

Women and Cholesterol

Children and Cholesterol

Common misconceptions about cholesterol

LDL and HDL Cholesterol: What's Bad and What's Good?

The Heart of Diabetes

The most common form of diabetes, usually appears in adults, often in middle age.

If you have type 2 diabetes, it can be a lifelong task to make sure that your blood sugar levels are as close to normal as possible and to keep a watch on the complications that can occur......

Insulin resistance occurs when the body can't use insulin efficiently.

Diabetes mellitus is the main cause of end-stage renal disease.
Studies show that cardiovascular disease actually begins to have an effect on the body as early as the first stage of kidney disease and most people with end-stage renal failure die as a result of cardiovascular complications.

In recent years use of the term metabolic syndrome has become more common. What is the metabolic syndrome and what does it have to do with diabetes?

Controlling blood pressure in people with diabetes is especially important because high blood pressure is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and increases the risk for heart attack, stroke and other complications such as retinopathy (damage to blood vessels in the retina) and nephropathy (damage to blood vessels in the kidneys).

The most common complaint of people who have PAD is claudication.

Substances Causing Heart Arrhythmias

The Normal Heart

Signs and Symptoms

Statistics

Cardiovascular Glossary

Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention in Women

A graphic illustration of the Aorta and the aortic vessels.

The latest device is engineered with a low permeability material. This material reduces the potential for serous fluid movement through the graft wall. Sutureless bonding and all of the other innovative features that distinguish the GORE EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis from other devices remain the same.

Also known as thromboangiitis obliterans, Buerger disease is a rare type of peripheral arterial disease that involves inflammation of the smaller and midsize arteries in the extremities.

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain (DPNP)

Diabetes information: symptoms, causes, risks, treatments and types.

Learn about the different types of diabetes, disease management, become a part of the community, and find articles from experts. Includes news and resources.

Information about chest x-ray in the diagnosis of heart disease.

The use and value of the electrocardiogram in the diagnosis of heart disease, together with an explanation about how it is performed

Prostate cancer information, prostate cancer symptoms, prostate cancer treatments. The Prostate Cancer Foundation is the world's largest philanthropic source of support for prostate cancer research. The Prostate Cancer Foundation has a simple, yet urgent goal: to find better treatments and a cure for recurrent prostate cancer.

Drugs used in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer. Developments in Prevention and treatment of Prostate Cancer.

National Prostate Cancer Coalition fights prostate cancer as your online source for prostate cancer and men’s health information, including prostate cancer treatment, symptoms, prevention, and free screenings.

Prostate Cancer Stages

Diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease and Angina, Part 1. Explanations are provided to patients and their family in simplified terms and with the use of multimedia.

The physician-patient interaction, as a History of Illness is obtained to help diagnose heart disease.

Details of the Right Coronary Artery or RCA and its branches, explained with the use of Multimedia.

Electrical activity of the human heart is explained

Details of the Left Anterior Descending Artery or LAD and its branches are explained to patients with the use of multimedia.

Value of the echocardiogram or Echo in the diagnosis of heart disease, together with an explanation about how it works

Information about exercise stress testing in the diagnosis of heart disease. Explanations are provided to patients and their family in simplified terms and with the use of multimedia.

Tilt Table Test or TTT in the diagnosis of fainting, balckout spells or NMS syncope is explained to patients with the use of multimedia.

Information about the Holter Monitor as it is used to diagnose heart disease.

A detailed review of the Cardiac Catheterization procedure, using video filmed during the procedure together with explanations, graphics and animations - Part 1 through 6

PTCA or balloon angioplasty in the treatment of coronary artery blockages, explained to patients with the use of Multimedia.

Stents in the treatment of coronary artery blockages. Explanations are provided to patients and their family in simplified terms and with the use of multimedia.

sing drug-coated coronary stents in the treatment of coronary artery blockages.

The medical treatment of coronary artery disease is explained to patients with the use of multimedia.

Symptoms and signs of heart failure or CHF, Part 1 through 6

A relatively common type of blackout spells or fainting, NMS or neurally mediated syncope, is explained to patients with the use of Multimedia.

Using multimedia, innovative on-line lectures are presented to help patients and their family members understand the diagnosis, treatment and mechanisms of heart disease.

An innovative on-line lecture that helps simplify the understanding of Congestive Heart Failure or CHF.

If you have chronic angina for long enough and don't make the necessary...

In addition to chronic angina, people develop other kinds of angina, too...

An angina attack usually strikes when a partial blockage in one or more...

Heart disease tops other leading causes of death among women, including cancer, chronic lung disease, pneumonia, influenza, and accidents.

As a group, African Americans have high rates of heart disease, which includes CAD, stroke, high blood pressure, and heart failure.

Diagnosing Angina

If you have chronic angina for long enough and don't make the necessary changes to try to regain your heart health, you may be at risk for a more serious condition called acute coronary syndrome, or ACS. ACS is a sudden and severe condition of the heart that can include unstable angina, heart attack, and sudden death (also called sudden cardiac death).

Diabetes and Heart Disease

Definition, diagnosis and treatment

Managing Angina and CAD

Living Longer, Living Better With Angina

A quiz to test your knowledge ~ Multiple choice questions.

The annual mortality from abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) rupture is 15,000 patients, making it the 13th leading cause of death in the U.S. Traditional surgical treatment of AAA involves a large incision to place a synthetic graft to repair the diseased artery. This method can result in long hospital stays and painful recoveries. Physicians continue to seek less invasive alternatives to this major open surgical approach.

AAA Endoprosthesis is an innovative device designed to be a minimally invasive treatment option for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA).

Research and facts about youth and alcohol.

Lung cancers can be divided into two types: small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer.

nformation about skin cancer treatment, prevention, causes, screening, clinical trials, research, and other topics from the National Cancer Institute.

Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is categorized as one of two general types, melanoma or non-melanoma; each is principally caused by excessive exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays, and each can be deadly. Moreover, there are four types of melanoma and two common types of non-melanoma cancer.

Skin Cancer Guide: Symptoms, detection, prevention, and treatment options for Basal Cell Cancer, sBCC (Superficial Basal Cell Cancer), Squamous Cell Cancer, Melanoma, and Actinic Keratosis

The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC)
is Canada's leading non-profit organization dedicated to
improving the quality of life of patients
and increasing awareness of the disease.

upport and Information for People Affected by Colon and Rectal (Colorectal) Cancer from the Nation's Largest Colon and Rectal (Colorectal) Cancer Patient Advocacy Organization

Cancer Care Ontario

Regular use of ASA in patients with a history of colorectal adenoma or cancer has been shown to reduce the risk of recurrent adenoma within 1–3 years.

The latest England and Wales bowel cancer survival statistics from the Statistics team at Cancer Research UK

National Cancer Institute of Canada: cancer research programs and funding opportunities offered by the National Cancer Institute of Canada (NCIC), the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Alliance (CBCRA), the Canadian Prostate Cancer Research Initiative (CPCRI) and the Canadian Tobacco Control Research Initiative.

Colorectal cancer support. We serve all communities that are touched by colorectal cancer. We embrace all abilities, experiences, and differences to create a powerful,empowering, and nurturing network.

Colon Cancer Facts is an online cancer community resource center providing people living with Colon cancer a place to learn and share in a supportive, caring environment

olorectal cancer; Cancer - colon Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Staging of Ovarian cancer

Interactive tutorial on ovarian cancer.

Ovarian Cancer Description

Treatment Options for ovarian cancer.

How is ovarian cancer diagnosed and what are the signs and symptoms?

The Center for Cancer Research (CCR), NCI's largest division doing research on campus, conducts lung cancer clinical trials.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States and continues to have a poor survival. Complete surgical resection offers the best chance for cure. This article describes the process used in selecting patients who are eligible

Even when they have equal access to specialized care, blacks with potentially curable lung cancer are about half as likely as whites to undergo surgery that could save their lives, according to a study by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers.

Disease Background Description of Disease Who is at Risk? National Cancer Institute Dictionary Our Research Overview of Hutchinson Center Research
Research Highlights
Early detection of cancer saves lives New treatment options for lung-cancer patients Helping kids kick the habit Tracking lung cancer's roots Relevant Articles Hutchinson Center Publications Treatment at the SCCA Lung Cancer Program Relevant Programs Survivorship Program

Disease Background Description of Disease Who is at Risk? National Cancer Institute Dictionary Our Research Overview of Hutchinson Center Research
Research Highlights
Early detection of cancer saves lives New treatment options for lung-cancer patients Helping kids kick the habit Tracking lung cancer's roots Relevant Articles Hutchinson Center Publications Treatment at the SCCA Lung Cancer Program Relevant Programs Survivorship Program

Although children are thought to be at low risk from the West Nile Virus, it is important to know the symptoms if your child gets sick and has recently had a mosquito bite.

EnviroZine is Environment Canada's on-line newsmagazine, covering environmental issues such as climate change, clean air, water, nature, weather and sustainable development. It is a comprehensive Internet resource for information on environmental science and technology, environmental action, youth activities, eco-tips, news and more.

People get the West Nile virus from the bite of a mosquito that is infected with the West Nile virus.

The West Nile Virus Home Page of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an agency of the U.S. government.

The CDC reports that 12 people died and nearly 1,500 Americans had serious brain or nervous system problems from West Nile virus in 2006.

West Nile Virus Overview West Nile Virus Causes West Nile Virus Symptoms When to Seek Medical Care Exams and Tests West Nile Virus Treatment Self-Care at Home Medical Treatment Next Steps Follow-up Prevention Outlook Multimedia Synonyms and Keywords Authors and Editors Related West Nile virus articles:

Botulism is a serious illness caused by a nerve toxin made by the bacterium, Clostridium botulinum. (A toxin is a poison that is released by some bacteria). There are three types of botulism: food, wound and infant botulism. Eating food that has the botulism toxin causes food-borne botulism. It often involves improperly processed home canned foods. Wound botulism occurs when Clostridium botulinum spores contaminate a wound and produce toxin. Botulism in infants under one year of age has been associated with ingestion of Clostridium botulinum spores from the environment or specific foods such as honey.

Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV), which is found in the blood of persons who have this disease.

HCV is spread by contact with the blood of an infected person.

Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The virus can cause lifelong infection, cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure and death.rnrnOne out of 20 people in the United States will get infected with HBV some time during their lives. Anyone can get hepatitis B.

CBC Marketplace reports that business is booming for a diet that offers dramatic results.

CTV News' health blog, providing commentary discussions on health topics from CTV's medical experts including Avis Favaro, Dr. Marla Shapiro and CTV health reporters

Courtney Love claims she lost an astonishing 52 pounds over the past six months with a diet of protein shakes, fish and vegetables - but experts say her emaciated appearance indicates she's taken a disastrous path to weight loss.

Comprehensive nutrition, fitness and healthy lifestyle resource.

Just ANY eating disorder therapist won't do. The easiest and most comprehensive search for eating disorder treatment on the Internet.

Binge-eating disorder — understand symptoms, treatment and how to get help.

It is frightfully easy to stay addicted. Status quo is what the brain has become accustomed to - day in and day out.

Changing status quo disturbs the centre of the brain that deals with reactions....

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a type of eating disorder not otherwise specified and is characterized by recurrent binge eating without the regular use of compensatory measures to counter the binge eating....

Whether food is addictive to the point of causing obesity is a subject of a scientific discussion at Yale University, reports Nanci Hellmich in USA Today (7/10/07). Some scientists are thinking that ...

Food - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Eating Disorders -- Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, Compulsive Overeating. Eating Disorders definitions, signs and symptoms, physical dangers, online support and much more.

Provides community support services, information, workshops, mental health promotion and advocacy.

Learn depression signs, treatment, symptoms, diagnosis, medications, causes, statistics, facts and types: manic (bipolar), major and postpartum.

The philosopher Voltaire said that if folks just bothered to define their terms, there would not be any need to argue. Unlike definitions of aardvarks, armchairs, and arks that have clear and distinct meanings, meaning for psychologists goes far beyond simple meaning to what you really mean. Unfortunately, this desire to get under the surface appearance of things makes standard dictionary definitions of matters psychological somewhat useless, since everybody in the field has their own separate notions of how to redefine the psychological wheel. (e.g. a definition of the concept of behaviorism is a case in point).

Hence, in order to clarify the deep and dumb meanings of psychology, I, Dr. Mezmer offer my Dictionary of Bad Psychology. My definitions will be prejudiced, mean spirited, inaccurate, and downright wicked. But hey, at least they're not in French! Weekly, I'll be adding more definitions, so stay tuned!

Links to various types of psychology related humor, satire, and parody.

List of many of the phobias

Phobias

Phobias — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, complications and treatment of this mental health condition.

ADDA, Attention Deficit Disorder Association, the world's leading organization for adults with AD/HD (known interchangeably as ADD, ADHD and AD/HD) brings together science and the human element for adults with AD/HD and the professionals who serve them, providing education and connection to adults living with ADHD.

Information on every aspect of AD/HD, including diagnosis, treatment, alternative medicines, medication, practical advice, support

CH.A.D.D. Canada is a charitable organization that aims to help support, educate, and ultimately better the lives of individuals with ADHD, and those who are for them.

We have Chapters in communities across Canada, where support meetings are held regularly. We also sponsor various workshops, presentations and conferences, distributing the latest breakthroughs and techniques in dealing with or managing ADHD.

Learning Disability Defined.

an in Depth look at Learning Disability.

If you are a parent or teacher of a child with a learning disability – or have learning disabilities yourself - you are not alone. Typical learning difficulties include dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia – often complicated by associated disorders such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

The good news is that the Learning Disabilities Association of America is here to help.

Since 1963, LDA has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals. At the national, state and local levels, LDA provides cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources. These services make the Learning Disabilities Association of America the leading resource for information on learning disabilities.

LDA believes that every person with learning disabilities can be successful at school, at work, in relationships, and in the community -- given the right opportunities. Join LDA in creating those opportunities.

We are an advisory body to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care that is dedicated to improving quality, efficiency, access and equity in the delivery of the continuum of adult cardiac services in Ontario.

This is your source for easy-to-understand information on hundreds of medical conditions.
Find out about the following:
# what causes a disease and how it can be prevented
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Every MediResource® Condition Library article has been reviewed by Canadian doctors and pharmacists.

Hepatitis B is a serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the liver.

Hepatitis C is a disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV).

Hepatitis D is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis D virus (HDV), a defective virus that needs the hepatitis B virus to exist. Hepatitis D virus (HDV) is found in the blood of persons infected with the virus.

Hepatitis E is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV) transmitted in much the same way as hepatitis A virus. Hepatitis E, however, does not occur often in the United States.

Liver disease caused by the Hepatitis virus type A

Canada's national health insurance program, often referred to as "Medicare", is designed to ensure that all residents have reasonable access to medically necessary hospital and physician services, on a prepaid basis.

Helping people with mood disorders live better lives.

Having an X-ray to look for signs of colon cancer may soon be an option for those who dread the traditional scope exam.

TAA is a swelling or ballooning of the thoracic aorta. You get a pictorial illustration and description of the anomoly.

Different heart diseases

Diagram

Waning signs

Frequently asked questions

Cardiovascular disease risk factors

General symptoms of anorexia nervosa.

Welcome to the ANRED Web site. We are a nonprofit organization that provides information about anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other less well-known food and weight disorders. Our material includes self-help tips and information about recovery and prevention.

Empowering guide to the signs, symptoms, causes, effects and treatment of eating disorders; includes self-help tips, resources, information on treatment options, and discussion of the causes and effects

Anorexia, bulimia, compulsive overeating, binge eating, emotional eating, emotional eating, Orthorexia, Pica, prader-willie syndrome,night eating,body dysmorphic disorder

Binge eating disorder, or BED follows predictable patterns. Compulsive overeating patterns can be understood by following the diet/binge cycles.

Information about anorexia nervosa from the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Signs and symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and treatment options of Anorexia Nervosa are explained in this resource list.

A person with anorexia (a-neh-RECK-see-ah) nervosa, often called anorexia, has an intense fear of gaining weight. Someone with anorexia thinks about food a lot and limits the food she or he eats, even though she or he is too thin. Anorexia is more than just a problem with food. It's a way of using food or starving oneself to feel more in control of life and to ease tension, anger, and anxiety. Most people with anorexia are female. An anorexic:

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Support for abstinence from overeating
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Pro-ana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Got questions about Anorexia or Eating Disorders? Ask Joanne Larsen, Registered Dietitian and nutrition counselor.

Anorexia: what is it, symptoms, what causes it, what are the medical risks, treatment, prevention

HHS - Diseases & Conditions West Nile

Ritchie Shoemaker, MD and his research team share new peerreviewed medical research and clinical treatment protocols along with an online screening test for biotoxin illnesses such as CFIDS, Fibro and Lyme.

Current research by the Carolina School of Nursing, pilot projects, publications on specific diseases as well as in general on preventing and managing chronic illness in vulnerable people.

Advice on managing the health team, staying as healthy as possible, trying complementary therapies, maintaining a sense of humor, working at being optimistic.

Advice for doctors and health workers on treatment and support of chronic ill patients.

British Columbia resources for physicians, patients and researchers.

Model based on cooperation between providers to improve patient health and outcome.

Overview by National Center (USA) offers statistics, state programs, risk surveillance and risk factors per state.

Calgary Health Region to host its second international conference from October 29 to November 1, 2007.

Advice on 'successful aging' with good management of several chronic conditions by HealthLink, the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Journal providing a forum in which researchers from a wide range of disciplines, clinicians, policy makers, and people living with chronic illness come together to clarify the common principles underlying the experience and management of chronic illness.

Short description of the day to day acceptance process.

A representative body for Australian organizations.

Lists articles including lessons from Christopher Reeve, treatment of whole person, psychological control, and coping techniques.

A personal account of strategies for daily living.

Advice to family members, including communication, financial matters, independence and taking charge.

A personal account of daily events aims to promote better understanding.

Combined World Health Organization and Food and Agriculture Organization expert report on prevention of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, dental diseases and osteoporosis.

Selfmanagement course for confidence, skills and knowledge to manage chronic health conditions.

Handbook gives short, practical advice how to handle serious illness and dying.

A volunteer nonprofit organization helping to rehabilitate people with chronic mental or physical illness into the community.

A weblog dedicated to exploring the issues behind the diagnoses, the statistics, and behind the headlines on chronic illness, health policy, and complementary and alternative medicine.

Practical advice on adjusting expectations, cleaning, time management and recommended books.

Evaluates policies on education, social security, employment, antidiscrimination, and independence.

Research and resources, including a model to promote interaction between patient and care givers.

Ebook on chronic disease management available for free online reading or download.

Practical advice to patients and significant others.

Personal advice on making adjustments and maintaining hope.

Personal perspective on living with chronic disease.

Explains how lifestyle changes can be effective in selfmanaging a condition.

Tips and ideas on dealing with a chronic condition in daily life.

A National Primary and Care Trust Development Funds program aimed to produce personalized care plans involving all medical and associated disciplines.

British Columbia's patient information with links to programs.

Consumer health information for people with a disease or chronic condition on how to obtain reliable treatment information by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (USA).

Resources to comfort, relieve pain and distress for people who are dying, and to support parents, families and friends in approaching death and healing grief.

Overview of research and publications showing evidence patient selfmanagement interventions lead to improved health status, increased patient satisfaction and reductions in hospital and emergency room costs, listed by the Californian Health Care Foundation.

Poem about coping with pain using relaxation and imagery.

A peerreviewed Journal by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in the United States.

Discusses outcome of patient self management program.

US Department of Labor, Advisory Council Report to recommend policy changes and education on broad scope of findings.

Center develops, evaluates, and disseminates communitybased, peerled, programs for people with all kinds of chronic diseases.

Harvard Health Publication Letter.

Article explains how yoga helps to maintain and restore health by stretching and breathing.

A private clinic dedicated to providing a full range of individualized speechlanguage pathology services to children and adults.

Details about CFSHC's and their mission which is to provide the highest quality speech, language and hearing services.

University of Queensland speech pathology and audiology centre, dedicated to enhancing the communication of older individuals through quality research, teaching, and service.

A metaguide to internet resources about communication disorders, designed for professionals and students in the fields of speechlanguage pathology, audiology, speech science, persons with communication disabilities (or differences), and their support persons.

Coursework in the CDS program includes classes in speech, language, hearing sciences and disorders, as well as classes in counseling, cognitive rehabilitation, research methods, and service delivery.

A resource for CDAAC members, persons interested in information about communication disorders, and for those wanting career and membership information.

Introduces new methods of communication assessment and therapy for people with agerelated sensory losses and their communication partners.

Descriptions of this professional organization's goals, activities, and available memberships.

Supports and conducts research in, and distributes information on, the disorders of human communication, including hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language.

Professional organization for speechlanguage pathologists and audiologists.

Information about speech and hearing problems in children and their treatment.

Specialized forums for speechlanguage pathologists and audiologists.

Offers details about the agency, medical information, links and the programs.

Joint professional association of over 1200 audiologists and speechlanguage pathologists.

Describes the department's clinical and educational offerings, which include services for adults and children and degree programs at undergraduate and graduate levels.