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General Medical Websites for Gastrointestinal Diseases

Cancer

Association of Online Cancer Resources www.acor.org
Cancer.gov www.cancer.gov
Pancreatic Cancer www.pancan.org
Prevent Cancer www.preventcancer.org

Colon Cancer

Colorectal Cancer is Preventable-Treatable-Beatable www.screen4coloncancer.org
National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance (NCCRA) http://www.eifoundation.org/national/nccra/splash/
Colon Cancer information from the National Institute of Health
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000262.htm
Colon Cancer Information  Learn More. Find Answers. Everything about Colon Cancer.
www.coloncancerfoundation.org

Hepatitis

  • Hepatitis B Foundation Volunteer Non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating Hepatitis B through research, education, and outreach services.
  • Hep C Connection A unique support system established to assist Hep C-challenged individuals and their families.
  • Hepatitis Education Project Provides educational materials and support groups for hepatitis patients and their families.
  • Hepatitis Foundation International HFI offers educational information about viral hepatitis. It includes a section on upcoming events and tips on how to file a disability claim. This organization has hosted the National Hepatitis Congress and continues to fight for more research funds. They are dedicated to care of the patient, liver wellness and prevention.
  • Hepatitis Information Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • Hepatitis Information Network Interactive learning about Hepatitis. Up-to-date, current Hepatitis related issues.
  • Hepatitis Neighborhood An interactive treatment management site sponsored by Priority Healthcare Corporation.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Constipation

Constipation symptoms, causes, and treatments including laxatives ... Constipation information: symptoms, causes, treatments, how to evaluate, and a digestion support group.
MedlinePlus: Constipation

Heartburn/Reflux

About GERD www.aboutgerd.org
GERD www.gerd.com

Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation www.ccfa.org
Crohn's Disease Information from the National Institutes of Health on Crohn's disease, symptoms and treatment.
Crohn's disease - MayoClinic.com
Crohn's disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Ulcerative Colitis Outlines the symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and risks and benefits of several drugs and kinds of surgery to treat this disease.
LivingwithUC.com
Ulcerative colitis - MayoClinic.com
Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

 

General Medical Education links

American College of Gastroenterology Patient Web book  http://www.acg.gi.org/patients/gihealth/index.asp
ASGE www.asge.org
 familydoctor.org from the American Academy of Family Physicians  www.familydoctor.org
MEDEM: Medical Library, an information partnership of medical societies http://medem.com/medlb/medlib_entry.cfm
MEDLINEplus (English|Spanish)
http://medlineplus.gov/
http://medlineplus.gov/esp/
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/about/index.htm
National Library of Medicine - MedLine Search
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?db=pubmed
Organizations for Patients Links to national organizations serving patients concerned about digestive diseases.
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/resources/patient.htm
Web MD Comprehensive online resource committed to serving all your health information and support needs. www.webmd.com
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders - http://www.iffgd.org/