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Alzheimer’s Association - The Alzheimer's Association is the largest national voluntary health organization supporting
Alzheimer's research and care. On this site, you'll find information about the disease, our programs and services, and
our advocacy efforts. |
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American Board of
Medical Specialties (ABMS) - The ABMS serves to coordinate the activities of its
Member Boards and to provide information to the public, the government, the profession and its Members concerning
issues involving specialization and certification in medicine. |
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American Cancer Society - Here you'll find medical information, treatment decision tools, news updates, and support
resources. You can also read about survivors' experiences, find hope, and inspire others. |
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American Dental Association - Explore oral health topics, find a Dentist directory, ADA Seal products, tips for teachers,
games and animations and news media and video resources. |
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American Hair Loss Council - This site provides information on how to treat female pattern hair loss, male pattern hair loss
and chemotherapy related hair loss with hair replacement surgery and non-surgical hair additions. |
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American Heart Association - The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to
reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. |
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American Lung Association - The mission of the American Lung Association is to prevent lung disease and promote lung
health. |
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American Medical Association - Here you will find a wealth of information that will help them lead healthy lives and become
an active participant in their health care--from nutritional and fitness articles to content about specific medical diseases
and conditions. |
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American Nurses
Association - ANA advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards
of nursing practice, promoting the economic and general welfare of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and
realistic view of nursing, and by lobbying the Congress and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses
and the public. |
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American Pharmaceutical
Association - A leader in providing professional information and education for
pharmacists and an advocate for improved health of the American public through the provision of comprehensive
pharmaceutical care. |
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American Psychiatric
Association - The American Psychiatric Association is a medical specialty society
that ensures humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorder, including mental retardation and
substance-related disorders. It is the voice and conscience of modern psychiatry. Its vision is a society that has
available, accessible quality psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. |
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American Psychological
Association - The American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and
professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With more than 155,000 members, APA is the
largest association of psychologists worldwide. |
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American Social Health
Association - This is America's authority for sexually transmitted disease
information. The American Social Health Association is recognized by the public, patients, providers and policy makers
for developing and delivering accurate, medically reliable information about STDs. |
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American Society
for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) - A not-for-profit educational organization
providing current information on the many types of cosmetic procedures performed by doctors certified by the
American Board of Plastic Surgery. |
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American Society of Laser
Medicine and Surgery - The vision of the American Society for Laser Medicine and
Surgery is to be the world's preeminent resource for laser research, education, technology and clinical knowledge.
The ASLMS promotes excellence in patient care by advancing application of lasers and related technologies
worldwide. |
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American Stroke
Association - The American Heart Association is fighting back against stroke.
Since its creation more than 50 years ago, the American Heart Association has funded research to learn about
preventing and treating heart disease and stroke and has developed |
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Arthritis Foundation - The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more
than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research. |
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Asthma and Allergy Foundation of
America - The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is the premier
patient organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with asthma and allergies and their caregivers,
through education, advocacy and research. |
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National Foundation for Infectious
Diseases - NFID is dedicated to educating the public and healthcare professionals
about the causes, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. |
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National Kidney Foundation - The National Kidney Foundation, Inc., a major voluntary health organization, seeks to prevent
kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of |
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National Multiple
Sclerosis Society - The National MS Society supports research efforts, educates,
provides a variety of empowering programs, organizes fund-raising events, and advocates for people with
disabilities. |
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National Osteoporosis Foundation - The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is the nation's leading resource for people
seeking up-to-date, medically sound information on the causes, prevention, detection and treatment of
osteoporosis. |
