DISEASE DIRECTORY

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Immune Disorders : Auto-Immune

 Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Microscopic Polyangiitis
Myasthenia Gravis
Myositis
Sarcoidosis
Sjogren's Syndrome

  • American Lung Association Fact Sheet - Sarcoidosis - American Lung Association® Fact Sheet: Sarcoidosis. February 7, 2004. Pulmonary sarcoidosis can cause loss of lung volume and increased lung stiffness.
  • Cutaneous Sarcoidosis 01 - Dept. of Dermatology - University of Iowa College of Medicine. Cutaneous Sarcoidosis - Right Cheek. Select histology images from the
  • eMedicine - Sarcoidosis : Article by Karen Podlipsky Gould, MD - Sarcoidosis - Sarcoidosis is characterized by noncaseating epithelioid granulomas that may affect any organ system. Sarcoidosis. Last Updated: October 22, 2003,
  • eMedicine - Sarcoidosis : Article by Ramy Yakobi, MD, MBA - Sarcoidosis - Since 1865-75, when Sir Jonathan Hutchinson first described the disease that today is believed to be sarcoidosis, attempts to determine its
  • Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research - Non-profit organisation dedicated to finding a cure. Site includes information on sarcoidosis, links to specialists internationally, and links.
  • FSR: Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research - The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding the causes and a cure for sarcoidosis.
  • Handbook of Ocular Disease Management - Sarcoidosis - SARCOIDOSIS. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Sarcoidosis is a systemic granulomatous disease of unknown etiology. Clinical findings may include
  • Healthubs - A brief definition of Sarcoidosis, followed by links to research programs, clinical trials, images and case reports.
  • Home Page Sarcoidosis - S.A.R.C.O.I.D.O.S.I.S. VASCULITIS. AND DIFFUSE LUNG DISEASES. . OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF WASOG. edited by. D. GERAINT JAMES. GIANPIETRO SEMENZATO. .
  • Let's Breathe - Promotes public awareness of sarcoidosis to educate patients, families and friends and the medical community. Includes clinical details, support groups, sarcoid links, newsletter and sarcoidosis related events worldwide.
  • Life and Breath Foundation: In Search of a Cure for Sarcoidosis - Through its fundraising and educational activities, this foundation is committed to the research of sarcoidosis in the hope of finding a cure.
  • Lynne's Sjogren's Syndrome - Symptoms, tips and stories provided by a fellow sufferer.
  • MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Sarcoidosis - Sarcoidosis. Sarcoidosis is a disease of unknown cause in which inflammation occurs in the lymph nodes, lungs, liver, eyes, skin, and/or other tissues.
  • MEDLINEplus: Sarcoidosis - Links to information and overviews on the disease from several reputable sources such as the American Lung Association, as well as links to current clinical drug trials and research being conducted.
  • MUSC Sarcoidosis Center - The Medical University of South Carolina (USA) Sarcoidosis Centre evaluates and provides treatment plans to patients who are referred by physicians throughout the state. Site also has disease description, appointment information, breaking news, physician directory, clinical trials, and other relevan
  • National Institutes of Health: Sarcoidosis - Publication for patients to read online. Includes descriptive information on tests with pictures of various sarcoid complications such as erythema nodosum on the legs.
  • National Sarcoidosis Resource Center - US-based organisation disseminating sarcoidosis news and information worldwide. Includes newsletter, images, resource guide, support group and order form for purchasing videos, books and sarcoidosis awareness ribbons.
  • Neurosarcoidosis - A detailed guide to this rare manifestation of sarcoidosis. Includes forum, support group, links, tests, medications and detailed information on this rare disease.
  • PulmonologyChannel: Sarcoidosis - Quite detailed information on the disease, diagnosis, symptoms and treatment of sarcoid, as well as a "Find a Pulmonologist" feature and links to more detailed information.
  • SarcInfo.com - Contains articles, links to medical journals, and a support forum.
  • Sarcoid Connection - Provides information and support. ICQ user list, chatroom, stories, poems, pictures, recipes, health tips, and inspirational messages. Also offers a support group in Bath-Brunswick, Maine, United States.
  • Sarcoidnet: The London Ontario Sarcoidosis Information Connection - Quite detailed information on sarcoidosis and its various manifestations, treatments and current clinical trials, recent research, chat room, writers personal story and links to both research and personal pages. Online survey for Canadians.
  • Sarcoidosis - An extensive list of links from disease information to medical articles. Includes case studies and may be of particular assistance to physicians or those seeking more clinical information.
  • Sarcoidosis - General information on sarcoidosis and some of its manifestations.
  • Sarcoidosis - Links to disease descriptions, medical assistance and information, support resources and message boards.
  • Sarcoidosis - Sarcoidosis. From the American Lung Association. About Sarcoidosis. Sarcoidosis is a medical mystery. For the physician who is
  • Sarcoidosis - Sarcoidosis [up]. Sarcoidosis, A layperson's guide to sarcoidosis. It provides information about who gets sarcoidosis, symptoms, diagnosis and management etc.
  • Sarcoidosis - In the Spotlight. June 27, 2000. So, What's Sarcoidosis? What Is Sarcoidosis? Sarcoidosis is a multi-organ system disease with no known cause.
  • Sarcoidosis - Sarcoidosis. If your question is not answered here, please contact one of our information specialists. More Information About Sarcoidosis.
  • SARCOIDOSIS Answers - Sarcoidosis. Up-to-date Sarcoidosis Answers for Physicians, Nurses and Patients. Here Important Background Reading on Sarcoidosis:
  • Sarcoidosis Center - Hosted by a pulmonologist whose main interest is sarcoidosis, this site is designed for both patient and physician with an aim to link the sarcoid community for improved communication to share resources and knowledge. Features detailed explanations of sarcoidosis, references, FAQ, literature, names
  • Sarcoidosis Family Foundation - Provides general information on the disease, links to the delphi forum, chats, other sites and a page on actress/model Karen Duffy.
  • Sarcoidosis Online Sites - Explanation of the disease and its treatments, professional directory of physicians and support groups, forums, live chat, newsletters and links.
  • Sarcoidosis Sufferers and Their Families - List of support resources and a few email addresses for support groups.
  • Sarcoidosis Worldwide Support Group - Provides patients with tools to do their own research into their condition. Includes back issues of The Sarcoid Byte newsletter. Runs chat sessions and has a log of past chats.
  • Sarcoidosis, Vasculitis and Diffuse Lung Diseases - The official journal of the World Association of Sarcoidosis and Other Granulomatous Disorders (WASOG). Includes information on sarcoidosis, the first annual conference, and details of the bi-yearly journal.
  • SARCOIDOSIS-Medfacts-National Jewish Medical and Research Center - Signs and Symptoms of Sarcoidosis MedFact From National Jewish Medical and Research Center #1 Respiratory Hospital in America. SARCOIDOSIS.
  • Sarcoidosis: A Medical Mystery - Information on the disease, statistics, tests and medications, with a personal touch from the author on how it affected her life. Site also has support group and links to other resources.
  • Sarcoidosis: A Primary Care Review - Information on the illness including images of lupus pernio, erythema nodosum, and chest imaging. Article by Mark H. Belfer, and R. Wayne Stevens of St. Elizabeth Health Center Family Practice Residency, Youngstown, Ohio. Also has list of references and a printable fact sheet.
  • Sarcoidosis: A Primary Care Review - December 1998 - American ... - Sarcoidosis: A Primary Care Review. Sarcoidosis is a multisystemic disease of unknown etiology that may affect any organ or system in the body.
  • Suite 101 - Offers information to assist to better manage sarcoidosis.
  • THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 21, Ch. 288, Sarcoidosis - Chapter 288. Sarcoidosis. Topics. [General]. Sarcoidosis occurs mainly in persons aged 20 to 40 yr and is most common in Northern Europeans and American blacks.
  • The Sarcoidosis Awareness Network - The Sarcoidosis Awareness Network's mission is to heighten public awareness of sarcoidosis, to enhance the quality of life of sarcoidosis survivors, their
  • The World Sarcoidosis Society - Features information on the disease and its manifestations, support facilities, doctors, news, research, mailing list, environmental issues, government issues, personal pages, stories, and links.
  • Virtual Hospital: ElectricDiffuseLung: The Diagnosis of Diffuse ... - For Providers ElectricDiffuseLung: The Diagnosis of Diffuse Lung Disease. Sarcoidosis. Sarcoidosis is a disease of unknown etiology.