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| Acute Retroviral Syndrome/Primary HIV Infection |
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|  | Acute HIV Infection and Early Disease Research Program
(AIEDRP) A program of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). |
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UCSF research program for acute and early HIV infection. |
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| Cardiovascular Disease |
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| | American College of Cardiology
Professional society of more than 24,000 cardiovascular physicians and scientists from around the world. Free registration is required. |
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| | American Heart Association
Education and information on fighting heart disease. |
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| | National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
(NHLBI) One of the National Institutes of Health. |
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| Dementia (AIDS Dementia Complex) |
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| | Neurologic AIDS Research Consortium
Supported by the NIH to design and implement studies of HIV-associated neurologic disease. |
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| Depression |
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| | The Body's Mental Health Page
Articles from HIV newsletters on depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, and other mental health issues. |
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| | Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Education concerning the nature and management of depressive and manic-depressive illnesses. Formerly the National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association. |
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| | National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Grassroots, self-help and family advocacy organization solely dedicated to improving the lives of people with severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic depression), major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder. |
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| Dermatologic Conditions |
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| | American Academy of Dermatology
Professional and patient information. |
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| | DermIS
A project of the University of Heidelberg and the University of Erlangen, DermIS features extensive online atlases of dermatology images. |
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| | DermNet
New Zealand Dermatological Society. Information on numerous skin conditions. |
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| | National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
(NIAMS) One of the National Institutes of Health. |
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| Fatigue |
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| | CancerSymptoms.org
Includes tips on managing cancer-related fatigue (and fatigue in general). From the Oncology Nursing Society. |
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| | CDC Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Homepage
Information on fatigue management strategies. |
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| | CFIDS Association of America
Non-profit organization dedicated to Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS), also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome(CFS). Information on fatigue management strategies. |
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| Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) |
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| | Platelet Disorder Support Association
Information on ITP and treatments, as well as discussion for people with platelet disorders. |
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| Lipid Metabolism Abnormalities/Lipodystrophy |
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| | FacialWasting.org
Site on HIV-related facial wasting and options for its treatment, from nonprofit community-based organization. |
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| | Workshop on Adverse Drug Reactions and Lipodystrophy in HIV
Lipodystrophy conference information. |
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| | YAHOO POZHEALTH LIST. Moderated email list to discuss HIV-related metabolic complications. To subscribe, go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PozHealth . |
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| Neuropathies |
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| | Neurologic AIDS Research Consortium
Supported by the NIH to design and implement studies of HIV-associated neurologic disease. |
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| | The Neuropathy Association
Information and care & support referrals for neuropathy. Registration (free) is required. |
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| | The Neuropathy Trust
UK-based neuropathy information and support organization. |
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| Pain |
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| | American Academy of Pain Medicine
Organization for physicians practicing the specialty of Pain Medicine in the United States.
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| | American Pain Society
A multidisciplinary educational and scientific organization dedicated to serving people in pain. |
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| | Pain.com
Commercial site with professional and patient resources. Ask questions of pain doctors, get news, search pain library. |
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| Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) |
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| Psoriasis |
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| | National Psoriasis Foundation
(U.S.) Information on psoriasis and psoriasis treatments. |
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| Renal Disease/HIV-Associated Nephropathy (HIVAN) |
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| | American Association of Kidney Patients
Exists to serve the needs, interests and welfare of all kidney patients and their families. |
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| | End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Networks Forum
Liaisons between the federal government and the providers of ESRD services. |
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| | National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
(NIDDK) One of the National Institutes of Health. |
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| | National Kidney Foundation
Research, public policy, and advocacy organization that seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. |
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| | United Network for Organ Sharing
(UNOS) Nonprofit organization that maintains the organ transplant waiting list in the United States. Site includes information on renal transplant issues. |
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| | United States Renal Data System
Collects, analyzes, and distributes information about end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in the United States. |
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| Rheumatic Conditions |
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| | American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association
US national organization dedicated to addressing the problem of autoimmunity. |
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| | American College of Rheumatology
Professional organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals. |
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| | International League of Associations for Rheumatology
Information on numerous rheumatic conditions, worldwide links to regional associations, and more. |
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| | National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
(NIAMS) One of the National Institutes of Health. |
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| Sinusitis |
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| | American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
An organization of physicians dedicated to the care of ear, nose and throat disorders. Includes sinus information for patients. |
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| | American Rhinologic Society
Promoting excellence in clinical care, investigation, and education in the field of rhinology and sinusology. |
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| Wasting Syndrome/Weight Loss |
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| | Medibolics
Website devoted to preserving weight and lean body mass in people with HIV. Includes extensive information on use of anabolic steroids for HIV wasting. |
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| | Program for Wellness Restoration
(PoWeR) Information-based treatment and research advocacy organization which disseminates information to patients and physicians about a comprehensive, state-of-the-art approach to AIDS wasting management, prevention and reversal. |  | FacialWasting.org
Companion site on HIV-related facial wasting and options for its treatment. | | |
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