| The_Family_Village_-_Dystonia Information, contacts, chat rooms, links related to dystonia. |
| IPL_Ready_Reference_Collection_-__Dystonia Dystonia reference. |
| Living_with_Dystonia_from_Childhood_to_Adulthood Information about dystonia, including personal information and links to dystonia organizations. |
| Medicine_Net A description of dystonia musculorum deformans. |
| Movement_Diseases_and_Disorders__Dystonia An article explaining what dystonia musculorum deformans is, the symptoms, causes and treatment. From UCLA Neurosurgery. |
| Paroxysmal_Choreoathetosis_Disease Information compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Condition, symptoms, treatment, and prognosis. |
| Spasmodic_Dysphonia_-_Patient_Information Information about the voice disorder spasmodic dysphonia. Includes a listing and review of other sites. |
| The_Helicobacter_Foundation Dedicated to providing the latest information about H. pylori. The founder, Barry Marshall, is the scientist who swallowed H. pylori to prove a causal relationship with peptic ulcer for the first tim |
| Helicobacter_pylori_fecal_antigen_test Hpsa test to diagnose Helicobacter pylori stomach infection and check the eradication simply by testing a fecal specimen. |
| Mamas_Health__Helicobacter_Pylori Offers information about this spiral shaped bacterium which lives in the stomach and duodenum. |
| West_Shore_Endoscopy_Center__Helicobacter_Pylori Provides an explanation and illustrations of how the H. pylori bacteria infects the stomach and duodenum. |
| Acute_Viral_Hepatitis Medical information about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, and prevention of suddenly-occuring inflammation of the liver. |
| Alcoholic_Hepatitis Discusses the symptoms, treatment, and complications of this liver disease caused by alcohol poisoning. |
| American_Liver_Foundation__Getting_Hip_to_Hep Article explaining how each type is transmitted, risk factors, symptoms, testing, and prevention. |
| Autoimmune_Hepatitis Discusses liver function, causes of this condition, how it is diagnosed, who is likely to develop it, and treatment to curb the autoimmune response. |
| Autoimmune_Hepatitis Article explains what it is, diagnostic tests, treatment and response, and prognosis. |
| Autoimmune_Hepatitis Provides information on the triggers, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and complications. |
| Canadian_Liver_Foundation___Autoimmune_Hepatitis Article explains what it is, causes, contagion, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, including transplant. |
| Chronic_Hepatitis Textbook section provides causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of liver inflammation lasting more than six months. |
| GayHealth__Hepatitis_Resource_Center Information about safe sexual practices, immunization against types A and B, and a risk quiz. |
| Hepatitis Learn about symptoms, transmission, prevention, and treatment options for hepatitis A-E and toxic hepatitis. Includes a comparison chart and quiz. [Message board requires free registration.] |
| Hepatitis_Activist Help fight liver disease by e-mailing Congress with an automated congressional E-mailer (ACE) system. Also join a list to be kept up to date with liver disease. |
| Hepatitis_A-Z Daniel Dimitriou's site providing extensive information about this disease, including support for spouses of sufferers. |
| Hepatitis_Central Current information on this disease as well as liver disease, cirrhosis, rebetron and interferon. For the medical professional and patient. Online support groups and patient referred physicians. |
| Hepatitis_Doctor Discusses hepatitis B and C, interferon treatments, HCV in veterans and prisoners, and effectiveness of maintenance dosage in non-responsive patients. |
| Hepatitis_Magazine_Online Online version for Hepatitis B and C sufferers. Read sample articles, news briefs and personal stories. Subscription links. |
| Hepatitis_Magazine__Open_Wide Explains how hepatitis can affect dental health, potential issues, and talking to the dentist about the disease and medications. |
| Hepatitis_News_-_Topix_net News on hepatitis collected from diverse sources on the web. |
| Hepatitis_Resource_Center Includes chat, information and articles, newsgroups and message boards, books, related web sites, and medical directories on this disease. |
| HepQuest Hepatitis related information for patients and medical professionals. |
| Liver_Study_Unit,_University_of_Chicago Provides information about hepatitis for patients, medical students, and physicians. |
| MedlinePlus__Hepatitis Directory of news, articles, and factsheets. |
| Vaccinations_for_Hepatitis_A_&_B Candidates, doses, and schedules for vaccinations. |
| Viral_Hepatitis Brief description of hepatitis A-E, includes links to detailed information. |
| Viral_Hepatitis__A_Through_E_and_Beyond Explains general symptoms, as well as risk factors, disease spread, prevention, and treatment for each type of virus. |
| Accredited_Hospitals List of more than 100 U.S. hospitals approved by the Health Care Facilities Accreditation Program. Includes link to information about the program and how to apply. |
| Botsford_Healthcare_Continuum Read about senior citizen housing with assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, the Botsford General Hospital, and community emergency medical services offered by this Detroit area healthcare o |
| Carson_City_Hospital Osteopathic teaching hospital, affiliated with the Sparrow Health System. Offers toll-free number to Carson City Hospital's Nurse Line. |
| Des_Peres_Hospital Community hospital in St. Louis offers multiple internship programs as well as medicine and surgery residencies. |
| Garden_City_Hospital Michigan. A leading provider of quality health care, osteopathic medical education and health care related services in western Wayne County. |
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Medical text written January 2003 by Dr T Warner. Last updated November 2009 by Dr T Warner, Reader in Clinical Neurosciences, UCL Institute of Neurology, London, UK, and Medical Advisor to The Dystonia Society.
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