4Women.gov (Chat Site)
Women and lupus. 4Women.gov is a project of the US Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women’s Health. It covers the subject of lupus, including topics such as pregnancy and neonatal lupus.
Aetna Intelihealth
Arthritis overview. This Aetna Intelihealth site describes how the joints in our bodies work, and how arthritis affects the joints. This medical information has been reviewed by the faculty of Harvard Medical School.
Aetna Intelihealth
What is lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus)? This Aetna Intelihealth site provides information explaining what lupus is, and describes symptoms, diagnosis, expected duration, prevention, treatment, when to call a professional, and prognosis of this disease. The faculty of Harvard Medical School has reviewed this medical information.
Aetna Intelihealth
Pregnancy and lupus. This Aetna Intelihealth site discusses the pregnancy cautions for women who have lupus. Although most women with lupus can have a successful pregnancy, their pregnancies are defined as high-risk. The faculty of Harvard Medical School has reviewed this medical information.
Aetna Intelihealth - Ankylosing spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis. This Aetna Intelihealth site provides information explaining what ankylosing spondylitis is, and describes symptoms, diagnosis, expected duration, prevention, treatment, when to call a professional, and prognosis of this disease. This medical information has been reviewed by the faculty of Harvard Medical School.
Aetna Intelihealth - Gouty arthritis
This Aetna Intelihealth site provides information explaining what gouty arthritis is, and describes symptoms, diagnosis, expected duration, prevention, treatment, when to call a professional, and prognosis of this disease. This medical information has been reviewed by the faculty of Harvard Medical School.
Aetna Intelihealth - Infectious arthritis
This Aetna Intelihealth site provides information explaining what infectious arthritis is, and describes symptoms, diagnosis, expected duration, prevention, treatment, when to call a professional, and prognosis of this disease. This medical information has been reviewed by the faculty of Harvard Medical School.
Aetna Intelihealth - Juvenile arthritis
This Aetna Intelihealth site provides information explaining what juvenile arthritis is, and describes symptoms, diagnosis, expected duration, prevention, treatment, when to call a professional, and prognosis of this disease. This medical information has been reviewed by the faculty of Harvard Medical School.
Aetna Intelihealth - Osteoarthritis
This Aetna Intelihealth site provides information explaining what osteoarthritis is, and describes symptoms, diagnosis, expected duration, prevention, treatment, when to call a professional, and prognosis of this disease. This medical information has been reviewed by the faculty of Harvard Medical School.
Aetna Intelihealth - Osteoarthritis
Complementary and alternative treatments for osteoarthritis. This Aetna Intelihealth site gives a brief overview of a variety of complementary or alternative therapies for osteoarthritis, such as nutritional supplements, herbal remedies, acupuncture and acupressure, diet therapy, exercise and weight control, and massage. Self-help measures and the importance of a positive attitude are also discussed. This medical information has been reviewed by the faculty of Harvard Medical School.
Aetna Intelihealth - Pseudogout
Pseudogout, or calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD). This Aetna Intelihealth site provides information explaining what pseudogout is, and describes symptoms, diagnosis, expected duration, prevention, treatment, when to call a professional, and prognosis of this disease. This medical information has been reviewed by the faculty of Harvard Medical School.
Aetna Intelihealth - Psoriatic Arthritis
This Aetna Intelihealth site provides information explaining what psoriatic arthritis is, and describes symptoms, diagnosis, expected duration, prevention, treatment, when to call a professional, and prognosis of this disease. This medical information has been reviewed by the faculty of Harvard Medical School.
Aetna Intelihealth - Rheumatoid arthritis
This Aetna Intelihealth site provides information explaining what rheumatoid arthritis is, and describes symptoms, diagnosis, expected duration, prevention, treatment, when to call a professional, and prognosis of this disease. This medical information has been reviewed by the faculty of Harvard Medical School.
Aetna Intelihealth - Rheumatoid arthritis
This Aetna Intelihealth site provides information explaining what rheumatoid arthritis is, and describes symptoms, diagnosis, expected duration, prevention, treatment, when to call a professional, and prognosis of this disease. This medical information has been reviewed by the faculty of Harvard Medical School.
Alliance for Lupus Research
Information and Research. The Alliance for Lupus Research is a non-government agency that supports research on lupus. The site offers FAQs, or questions and answers about lupus, and an article, “The Facts, the Promise, and the Challenge of Research,” that highlights the latest information on lupus.
Alternative Medicine Foundation
Supportive & Alternative Treatments. The Alternative Medicine provides resource guides to different alternative medicine treatments (modalities), help on making sense of contradictory medical research, and advice on how to select a practitioner. The Alternative Medicine Foundation adheres to the HONcode principles of the Geneva-based Health On the Net Foundation, which means the site has been reviewed for expert-authority information, transparency of authorship and sponsorship, and honesty in advertising and editorial policy.
American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association
Autoimmune related diseases. The mission of the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) is to bring focus to autoimmunity by way of research, education, and patient services. This page links to specific information on many autoimmune related diseases, including various types of arthritis. Choose topics by selecting from the drop-down box.
American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association
Autoimmune related diseases and women. The mission of the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) is to bring focus to autoimmunity by way of research, education, and patient services. There is a special section on autoimmune disease and women.
American College of Rheumatology
Rheumatology. The American College of Rheumatology is a professional organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals who share a dedication to healing, preventing disability, and curing the more than 100 types of arthritis. The site has a comprehensive section devoted to patient education.
American College of Rheumatology
Back pain overview. The American College of Rheumatology is a professional organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals who share a dedication to healing, preventing disability, and curing the more than 100 types of arthritis and rheumatic disorders. The site provides information on back pain.
American College of Rheumatology
The American College of Rheumatology is a professional organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals who share a dedication to healing, preventing disability, and curing the more than 100 types of arthritis. The site has a comprehensive section devoted to patient education.
American College of Rheumatology - Ankylosing spondylitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis. The American College of Rheumatology is a professional organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals who share a dedication to healing, preventing disability, and curing the more than 100 types of arthritis. The site offers an ankylosing spondylitis factsheet.
American College of Rheumatology - Back pain
The American College of Rheumatology is a professional organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals who share a dedication to healing, preventing disability, and curing the more than 100 types of arthritis. The site provides information on back pain.
American College of Rheumatology - Gout
The American College of Rheumatology is a professional organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals who share a dedication to healing, preventing disability, and curing the more than 100 types of arthritis. The site provides a factsheet on gout.
American College of Rheumatology - Juvenile Arthritis
The American College of Rheumatology is a professional organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals who share a dedication to healing, preventing disability, and curing the more than 100 types of arthritis. The site offers an overview of juvenile arthritis.
American College of Rheumatology - Juvenile arthritis
The American College of Rheumatology is a professional organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals who share a dedication to healing, preventing disability, and curing the more than 100 types of arthritis and rheumatic disorders. The site offers an overview of juvenile arthritis.
American College of Rheumatology - Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis overview. The American College of Rheumatology is a professional organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals who share a dedication to healing, preventing disability, and curing the more than 100 types of arthritis. The site offers an overview of osteoarthritis.
American College of Rheumatology - Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis overview. The American College of Rheumatology is a professional organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals who share a dedication to healing, preventing disability, and curing the more than 100 types of arthritis and rheumatic disorders. The site offers an overview of osteoarthritis.
American College of Rheumatology - Polymyalgia Rheumatica
The American College of Rheumatology is a professional organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals who share a dedication to healing, preventing disability, and curing the more than 100 types of arthritis. This site offers an overview of polymyalgia rheumatica.
American College of Rheumatology - Pseudogout
The American College of Rheumatology is a professional organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals who share a dedication to healing, preventing disability, and curing the more than 100 types of arthritis. This site offers a factsheet on pseudogout.
American College of Rheumatology - Pseudogout
The American College of Rheumatology is a professional organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals who share a dedication to healing, preventing disability, and curing the more than 100 types of arthritis and rheumatic disorders. This site offers a factsheet on pseudogout.
American College of Rheumatology - Psoriatic Arthritis
Information is provided by the American College of Rheumatology on the signs, causes, treatments, and broader health impacts of psoriatic arthritis.
American College of Rheumatology - Rheumatoid Arthritis
The American College of Rheumatology is a professional organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals who share a dedication to healing, preventing disability, and curing the more than 100 types of arthritis. This site offers a factsheet on rheumatoid arthritis.
American College of Rheumatology - Sjogren’s syndrome
The American College of Rheumatology is a professional organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals who share a dedication to healing, preventing disability, and curing the more than 100 types of arthritis. This site offers a factsheet on Sjogren’s syndrome.
American College of Rheumatology - Sjogren’s syndrome
The American College of Rheumatology is a professional organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals who share a dedication to healing, preventing disability, and curing the more than 100 types of arthritis and rheumatic disorders. This site offers a factsheet on Sjogren’s syndrome.
American College of Rheumatology -Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Polymyalgia rheumatica overview. The American College of Rheumatology is a professional organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals who share a dedication to healing, preventing disability, and curing the more than 100 types of arthritis and rheumatic disorders. This site offers an overview of polymyalgia rheumatica.
American College of Rheumatology -Rheumatoid Arthritis
The American College of Rheumatology is a professional organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals who share a dedication to healing, preventing disability, and curing the more than 100 types of arthritis. This site offers a factsheet on rheumatoid arthritis.
Arthritis Clinical Trials
Arthritis clinical trials. This site provides information on arthritis research and clinical trials, and volunteering for clinical trials along with the risks involved. The site is supported by NCRx, “a profit making entity with a philanthropic mission.”
Arthritis Foundation
Informative. In addition to medical information about arthritis and online brochures that can be printed, the Arthritis Foundation offers information about entertaining, relationships and dating, dogs and arthritis, and lists products that have received the Arthritis Foundation ease-of-use commendation. Online discussion boards include one for young people. (As with any online discussion group, care should be taken to not post personal contact information.) General questions about arthritis and treatment issues can be submitted via email to information specialists. English and Spanish languages.
Arthritis Foundation
Informative. The Arthritis Foundation offers a brief, readable overview of lupus. A free lupus brochure may be requested. English and Spanish languages.
But You Don’t Look Sick
Personal “real-life” look at lupus. This site has been created by Christine Miserandino who herself has lupus. She writes easy-to-read stories, book and product reviews; and provides links to various lupus resources. The site contains active message boards. Miserandino is the author of “The Spoon Theory,” a personal story that has become popular in the lupus community.
Calgary Health Region
Arthritis and Sexuality. The Calgary Health Region has created a list of sexual and reproductive issues for people with arthritis and other connective tissue disorders. Special implications for males and female are noted. Suggestions are offered for dealing with decreased range of motion and pain management.
Calgary Health Region
Lupus and Sexuality. The Calgary Health Region has created a list of sexual and reproductive issues for people with arthritis and other connective tissue disorders, such as lupus. Special implications for males and female are noted. Suggestions are offered for dealing with decreased range of motion and pain management.
Canadian Arthritis Network
Research. The Canadian Arthritis Network is about arthritis research in Canada. The site provides the latest news on the topic. English and French languages.
Canadian Dental Association
Arthritis and Dental Care. The Canadian Dental Association offers tips for people who have difficulty holding a toothbrush or using dental floss. English and French languages.
Canadian Health Network
Arthritis Links. The Canadian Health Network provides links to information on arthritis. Topics include: Childhood arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, infectious arthritis, fibromyalgia, repetitive stress injury, pain management, arthritis news articles, and an arthritis bookstore. English and French languages.
CenterWatch; ClinicalTrials Listing Service
Clinical trial search function. CenterWatch provides comprehensive information about clinical trials. A confidential e-mail notification service about relevant new trials or newly approved drugs is offered.
ClinicalTrials.gov
Clinical trial search function. Clinical research trials that use volunteers can be searched for by disease and location. Links are provided to further information about clinical trials.
Cyndee Miller’s Lupus Home Page
Lupus support, awareness and a personal story. Cyndee’s site is dedicated to lupus awareness. She has personally lived with lupus for nearly 40 years. Cyndee shares her own story and provides links to many lupus-related resources, including tips for new lupus patients.
Hamline University Lupus Home Page
Informative. A broad scope of information can be accessed from the Lupus Home Page provided by Hamline University, St. Paul, MN, much of which is international. The page features a personal photographic journal by Ross Sonnenburg, a lupus sufferer. English and Spanish languages.
Hardin MD
Medical pictures. Hardin MD is a service of the University of Iowa. It provides medical pictures of lupus as well as links to other online lupus resources.
HealingWell.com
Lupus resource center. HealingWell.com offers current news articles about lupus, information about new books on lupus, links to other online lupus resources, and access to selected lupus forums and chat group discussions. As with any online discussion group, care should be taken to not post personal contact information. This site conforms to HONcode principals.
Health Canada
Arthritis and Seniors. Health Canada provides an information sheet on arthritis for seniors. English and French languages.
Healthy Ontario.com
Overview of Arthritis. The HealthyOntario site gives an overview of arthritis, with facts, causes, symptoms, and treatment. A list of arthritis community resources throughout the province is provided. The site features “Ask a Nurse,” whereby a registered nurse can be telephoned to answer health questions. You can find other general health resources on such topics as diet, stress management, and more. This site requires a condition agreement in order to proceed (instructing people they should to see their physicians for specific health advice). English and French languages.
Healthy Ontario.com
Overview of Lupus. The HealthyOntario site gives an overview of lupus, with facts, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. A list of lupus community resources throughout the province is provided. The site features “Ask a Nurse,” whereby a registered nurse can be telephoned to answer health questions. You can find general health resources as well, such as Health Tools and Health Experts on such topics as diet and stress management. This site requires a condition agreement in order to proceed (instructing people they should to see their physicians for specific health advice). English and French languages.
HealthyOntario.com - Juvenile Arthritis
Juvenile Arthritis. The Healthy Ontario site provides links to two articles about juvenile arthritis, “Kids Get Arthritis Too” and “Young and Old.” English and French languages.
HealthyOntario.com - Rheumatoid arthritis
HealthyOntario.com offers information about rheumatoid arthritis and provides links to related information. The site features “Ask a Nurse,” whereby a registered nurse can be telephoned to answer health questions. English and French languages.
Henry Ford Health System
Comprehensive Overview of Arthritis. The site at the Henry Ford Health System gives an overview of arthritis with links to much related content such as back and spine care, hand and wrist conditions, and hip disorders. You can learn about the procedure arthroscopy, and cell biology and biochemistry as they relate to arthritis. The site offers a health encyclopedia, an interactive Body Guide for further information about the structure of the body, and a section on Orthopedics and Rehabilitation. English and Spanish languages.
Henry Ford Health System
Overview of Lupus. The site at the Henry Ford Health System gives a brief overview of lupus. The site also contains a health encyclopedia, information on prescriptions, and an interactive Body Guide to learn more about the structure of the body. English and Spanish languages.
Hospital for Special Surgery
Orthopedics and Rheumatology. The Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, created a site with articles on arthritis for patients and medical professionals. You can view videos on assistive devices for the hand and minimally invasive hip surgery. Material is divided into various sections: Mind-body issues, tips and calculators, treatments, etc. English and Spanish languages.
Hospital for Special Surgery
Orthopedics and rheumatology. The Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, created a site with over 600 articles and videos for patients and medical professionals, including information on lupus. Material is divided into various sections: Complications and secondary illness, mind-body issues, HSS support services, etc. Support services include chat rooms and a special focus on teens. English and Spanish languages.
Hospital for Special Surgery - Rheumatoid arthritis
The Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, created a site with over 600 articles and videos for patients and medical professionals, including information on rheumatoid arthritis. Material is divided into various sections: Complications and secondary illness, mind-body issues, treatments, etc. English and Spanish languages.
Hospital for Special Surgery - Orthopedics and Rheumatology
The Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, created a site with articles and videos on arthritis and rheumatism for patients and medical professionals. Material is divided into various sections: Complications and secondary illness, mind-body issues, HSS support services, etc. Support services include chat rooms and a special focus on teens. You can view videos on assistive devices for the hand and minimally invasive hip surgery. English and Spanish languages.
Hospital for Special Surgery - Rheumatoid arthritis
The Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, created a site with over 600 articles and videos for patients and medical professionals, including information on rheumatoid arthritis. Material is divided into various sections: Complications and secondary illness, mind-body issues, treatments, etc. English and Spanish languages.
KidsHealth for Kids
Children with Arthritis. The KidsHealth site gives an overview of arthritis that young people can understand, and provides links to a selection of youth appropriate articles. It also has sections dealing with such topics as feelings, kids’ health problems, the game closet, etc. English and Spanish languages.
KidsHealth for Kids
Children with lupus. The KidsHealth site gives an overview of lupus that young people can understand, and provides links to a selection of youth appropriate articles. It also has sections dealing with such topics as feelings, kids’ health problems, the game closet, etc. English and Spanish languages.
Lupus
Moderated listserve group. Lupus offers 8 discussion groups that cover topics related to lupus such as medical, news, coping, emotional health, fun (jokes, funny stories), and a bulletin board for social and personal postings. Subscription is free. The purpose of the list is to provide a means for open communication with responsibility. As with any online discussion group, care should be taken to not post personal contact information.
Lupus Canada
Informative. The Lupus Canada site provides a brief introduction to lupus, covering what it is, who gets it, cause, symptoms, treatment, and what its like to live with. More in-depth information is available in the article, “Lupus: The Disease with 1000 Faces.” Additional articles, an immune system primer, and contact information for Canadian lupus organizations are also available on the site. English and French languages.
Lupus Canada
Canadian lupus organizations. This site provides links to Canadian lupus organizations located throughout Canada. English and French languages.
Lupus Multiplex Registry & Repository
Genetic studies. The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is conducting a long-term genetic research project with families that have two or family members diagnosed with lupus. Information on participating in the study is available. English and Spanish languages.
Lupus Ontario
Informative. In addition to educational information about lupus, the Lupus Ontario site provides links to Ontario-based clinics, research, and support groups.
Mayo Clinic
Arthritis Center. Links are provided to articles and slide shows about the basics of arthritis, treatments, and living skills for coping with arthritis. The information is provided by the Mayo Clinic Staff.
Mayo Clinic
Lupus overview. The Mayo Clinic Staff provide an overview of lupus that includes signs and symptoms, risk factors, complications, and self-care strategies.
Mayo Clinic - Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Overview
The Mayo Clinic Staff provide an overview of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis that includes signs and
symptoms, risk factors, treatment, and coping skills.
Mayo Clinic - Complimentary and alternative rheumatoid arthritis treatments
The Mayo Clinic Staff provide a review of complimentary and alternative treatments for rheumatoid arthritis. It describes the treatments, evaluates the level of effectiveness, and notes benefits, side-effects, and cautions.
Mayo Clinic - Diabetic Arthritis
Diabetic Arthritis. The Mayo Clinic staff provides information about bone and joint abnormalities that may be associated with diabetes. The information is provided by the Mayo Clinic Staff.
Mayo Clinic - Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
The Mayo Clinic Staff provide an overview of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis that includes signs and symptoms, risk factors, treatment, and coping skills.
Mayo Clinic - Living with Lupus
Personal Story. This is the case story of an individual who coped with kidney failure as a result of lupus, and how she learned to live with a chronic medical condition.
Mayo Clinic - Palindrome arthritis
The Mayo Clinic staff provides information about this rare inflammatory arthritis.
Mayo Clinic - Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis Overview. The Mayo Clinic Staff provide an overview of psoriatic arthritis that includes signs and symptoms, risk factors, treatment, and coping skills.
Mayo Clinic - Reactive arthritis
The Mayo Clinic Staff provide an overview of reactive arthritis that includes signs and symptoms, risk factors, treatment, and prevention.
Mayo Clinic - rheumatoid arthritis
Complimentary and alternative rheumatoid arthritis treatments. The Mayo Clinic Staff provide a review of complimentary and alternative treatments for rheumatoid arthritis. It describes the treatments, evaluates the level of effectiveness, and notes benefits, side-effects, and cautions.
Mayo Clinic - Rheumatoid arthritis
The Mayo Clinic Staff provide an overview of rheumatoid arthritis that includes signs and symptoms, risk factors, complications, and coping skills.
Mayo Clinic - Rheumatoid arthritis overview
The Mayo Clinic Staff provide an overview of rheumatoid arthritis that includes signs and symptoms, risk factors, complications, and coping skills.
MayoClinic.com - Reiter’s syndrome
The Mayo Clinic Staff provides basic information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Reiter’s Syndrome.
MedicineNet.com
Arthritis overview. MedicineNet.com provides access to articles about arthritis. Topics include medications, procedures and tests, joint protection, related information, doctor’s views, and news updates.
MedicineNet.com
Lupus overview. MedicineNet.com provides information about lupus, including how to avoid disease activity (flares) and the future of patients with lupus. Doctor’s views on lupus and news updates are contained within the site.
MedlinePlus
Arthritis overview. The MedlinePlus site provides comprehensive information about arthritis, with articles on the latest news, financial issues, statistics, and more. “Easy to Read” articles and “Interactive Tutorials” are noted. MedlinePlus is a service of the US Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. English and Spanish languages.
MedlinePlus
Lupus overview. The MedlinePlus site provides comprehensive information about lupus, with articles on disease management, statistics, nutrition, and more. “Easy to Read” articles and “Interactive Tutorials” are noted. MedlinePlus is a service of the US Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. English and Spanish languages.
MedlinePlus
Rheumatoid arthritis overview. The MedlinePlus site provides comprehensive information about rheumatoid arthritis, with articles about the latest news, financial issues, alternative therapy, and more. “Easy to Read” articles and “Interactive Tutorials” are noted. MedlinePlus is a service of the US Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. English and Spanish languages.
MedlinePlus -
Rheumatoid arthritis
The MedlinePlus site provides comprehensive information about rheumatoid arthritis, with articles about the latest news, financial issues, alternative therapy, and more. “Easy to Read” articles and “Interactive Tutorials” are noted. MedlinePlus is a service of the US Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. English and Spanish languages.
MedlinePlus - Pain management
Pain management. MedlinePluse offers links to articles on pain management. Topics included are chronic pain, managing housework with arthritis, acupuncture and pain, and patient-controlled analgesia. MedlinePlus is supported by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
MedlinePlus - Gout
MedlinePlus offers authoritative articles on gout, such as a 2005 drug guide for gout, safe foods for gout, the uric acid test, Allopurinol, and a chart of drug to drug interactions. An online interactive tutorial on gout is provided. MedlinePlus is supported by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
MedlinePlus - Polymyalgia rheumatica
MedlinePlus provides links to articles that provide an overview of polymyalgia rheumatica. Information covers diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, and related issues. MedlinePlus is supported by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
MedlinePlus - Polymyalgia rheumatica
MedlinePlus provides links to articles that provide an overview of polymyalgia rheumatica. Information covers diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, and related issues. MedlinePlus is supported by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
Merck Manual of Medical Information
Arthritis overview. This site is compiled from the most widely used textbook of medicine written in everyday language, the Merck Manual, which takes pride in being complete, concise, and correct. It provides short chapter articles on various kinds of arthritis. An index is included that directs readers to every location in the Merck Manual that mentions arthritis.
Merck Manual of Medical Information
Lupus overview. This site is compiled from the most widely used textbook of medicine written in everyday language, the Merck Manual, which takes pride in being complete, concise, and correct. It provides a brief chapter article on lupus, including a photograph of the “butterfly” rash. An index is included that directs readers to every location in the Merck Manual that mentions lupus.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Musculoskeletal and skin diseases. The NIAMS mission is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal and skin diseases. The NIAMS site provides access to information on health, research and training, and current news and events. English and Spanish languages.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Musculoskeletal and skin diseases. The NIAMS mission is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal and skin diseases. The NIAMS site provides access to information on health, research and training, and current news and events. English and Spanish languages.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
This site is supported by the National Institutes of Health and Human Services. NIAMS provides links to information on topics ranging from "acne” to “vitiligo,” and covers many topics specifically related to rheumatic disorders.
NetWellness; Consumer Health Information
Lupus overview. Basis information on lupus is provided and a link to “More About This Topic.” NetWellness, a non-profit consumer health web site, provides material evaluated by the medical and health faculty at University of Cincinnati, Case Western Reserve University, and the Ohio State University.
New York Online Access to Health (NOAH)
Exercise and Rehabilitation. NOAH provides links to articles about arthritis and exercise, including topics on: Yoga, Tai Chi, personal trainers, water exercise, golf, and walking. English and Spanish languages.
New York Online Access to Health (NOAH)
Children with lupus. NOAH provides links to articles about lupus and children. English and Spanish languages.
New York Online Access to Health (NOAH)
Flares and lupus. NOAH provides links articles about lupus flares. English and Spanish languages.
New York Online Access to Health (NOAH)
Kidney disease and lupus. NOAH provides links to articles about nephritis, or kidney disease, and lupus. English and Spanish languages.
New York Online Access to Health (NOAH)
Men and Lupus. NOAH provides links to articles about men with lupus. English and Spanish languages.
New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) - Arthritis and rheumatoid disorders
The NOAH site provides links to information on different types of rheumatic disorders. You can also find information on the basics or rheumatism and arthritis. Videos on related topics are available.
New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) - Children with Arthritis
NOAH provides links to articles about arthritis and children. English and Spanish languages.
NurseWeek
In-depth Information. NurseWeek, a publication devoted to the nursing profession, provides study chapters on arthritis for nursing students. It covers the different kinds of arthritis, pharmaceutical management of arthritis, other rheumatic disorders, and nutrition, exercise and alternative treatments.
NurseWeek
In-depth Information. NurseWeek, a publication devoted to the nursing profession, provides study chapters on arthritis for nursing students. It covers the different kinds of arthritis, pharmaceutical management of arthritis, other rheumatic disorders, and nutrition, exercise and alternative treatments.
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Article/Reports on Arthritis. The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care provides access to a broad range of resources that refer to arthritis. Topics include pain, treatments, the health-care system, and much more. Some of the material is in the nature of governmental reports.
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
National Report. In 2003 PHAC published a national study on the impact of arthritis in Canada, including ambulatory care services, arthritis-related prescription medications, and hospital services for arthritis, English and French languages.
PubMed - Palindrome arthritis
Articles on Palindromic arthritis. PubMed has created access to scholarly articles related to palindromic arthritis. A brief abstract of articles may be provided. PubMed is supported by the National Library of Medicine.
The Arthritis - Polymyalgia rheumaticaSociety
Polymyalgia Rheumatica. The Arthritis Society offers information about polymyalgia rheumatica, including what it is, symptoms, causes, and treatments. English and French languages.
The Arthritis Society
Comprehensive Information and Advocacy. The Arthritis Society provides comprehensive information on different kinds of arthritis and related conditions, tips for living well, and locations for educational and support programs in Ontario. The site also hosts an open forum community for online support and provides online exercise instruction for various parts of the body. (As with any online discussion group, care should be taken to not post personal contact information.) The Arthritis Society sponsors the Joints in Motion training program that raises funds to fight arthritis by offering participants, usually family members or friends of someone with arthritis, the opportunity to take part in walking or running marathons around the world. English and French languages.
The Arthritis Society
Arthritis Researchers Interviews. The Arthritis society offers video-recorded interviews with some of Canada’s finest researchers in the field of rheumatology. Topics include ankylosing spondylitis, biologic therapies, osteoarthritis, and more.
The Arthritis Society
The Arthritis Society provides information about gout, including what it is, symptoms, causes, and treatments. English and French languages.
The Arthritis Society
Lupus information. The Arthritis Society provides links to articles about lupus. English and French languages.
The Arthritis Society - Ankylosing spondylitis
The Arthritis Society offers a comprehensive overview of ankylosing spondylitis that includes a definition, the warning signs, causes, and treatments.
The Arthritis Society - Infectious arthritis
The Arthritis Society provides an overview of infectious arthritis, including an explanation; warning signs, causes, treatments, and tips for living well.
The Arthritis Society - Osteoarthritis
The Arthritis Society offers information about osteoarthritis, including what it is, symptoms, causes, and treatments. English and French languages.
The Arthritis Society - Pain management
Online pain management presentation. The Arthritis Society, Nova Scotia Division, provides a presentation on “The Psychology of Pain,” by Dr. Dean Tripp of Queen’s University. The presentation is of interest to people with arthritis, and is both informative and entertaining.
The Arthritis Society - Polymyalgia Rheumatica
The Arthritis Society offers information about polymyalgia rheumatica, including what it is, symptoms, causes, and treatments. English and French languages.
The Arthritis Society - Pseudogout
The Arthritis Society provides the definition, causes, warning signs, and treatments related to pseudogout. English and French languages.
The Arthritis Society - Psoriatic Arthritis
The Arthritis Society offers information about psoriatic arthritis, including what it is, symptoms, causes, and treatments. English and French languages.
The Arthritis Society - Reactive arthritis
The Arthritis Society defines reactive arthritis; gives the warning signs and causes; describes the treatments, which include exercise, application of hot/cold, and relaxation; and explains how to protect joints.
The Arthritis Society - Rheumatoid arthritis
The Arthritis Society offers information about rheumatoid arthritis, including what it is, symptoms, causes, and treatments. English and French languages.
The Arthritis Society - Rheumatoid arthritis
The Arthritis Society offers information about rheumatoid arthritis, including what it is, symptoms, causes, and treatments. English and French languages.
The Arthritis Society - Sjogren’s syndrome
The Arthritis Society provides the definition, causes, warning signs, and treatments related to Sjogren’s Syndrome. English and French languages.
The Canadian Health Network
Autoimmune diseases. The Canadian Health Network provides links to websites that deal with diseases that affect the immune system and autoimmunity. English and French languages.
The Canadian Health Network
musculoskeletal diseases. The Canadian Health Network provides links to articles about musculoskeletal diseases, such as ergonomics, fibromyalgia, and selecting treatments. Both English and French languages.
The Canadian Health Network
Clinical trials information. The Canadian Health Network provides links to articles about clinical trials. Both English and French languages.
The Canadian Health Network
Alternative health care. The Canadian Health Network provides links to articles about complementary and alternative health care. Both English and French languages.
The Children’s Hospital and Health System - Infectious arthritis
Bacteria and viruses that cause arthritis. This site provides an article on infectious arthritis that covers symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention. The information is provided by the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.
The Lupus Foundation of America
Informative. The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is the nation's leading non-profit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes and cure for lupus. The LFA site offers educational information on the different kinds of lupus and provides links to further resources, including state and local LFA Chapters.
The Lupus Foundation of Canada
Informative. In addition to educational information about lupus, helpful telephone numbers can be found at the Lupus Foundation of Canada site. There is a special section on World Lupus Day.
The Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Network (RASN)
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) doesn’t have to stop you from living your life. Although the symptoms of RA can be painful, there are many treatments and therapies to help you take your life back.
Learn More About Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis
University of Washington Medicine; Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Informative. Articles and videos edited by the University of Washington medical faculty about the management and treatment of arthritis. Information is available on 20 different arthritis conditions.
University of Washington Medicine; Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine - Reiter’s syndrome
The University of Washington medical faculty provides a brief overview of the prognosis, causes and effects, coping, and management of Reiter’s syndrome.
University of Washington Medicine; Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine - Sjogren’s syndrome
The University of Washington medical faculty provides a basic overview of the prognosis, causes and effects, and management of Sjogren’s syndrome.
WebMDHealth
Arthritis health center. WebMDHealth provides in-depth coverage of arthritis and related conditions, with recent news stories, and an online arthritis and joint pain support group. Sometimes a Live Event, an open chatroom with an expert, is scheduled. Transcripts of previous arthritis-related Live Events are posted. This site does advertise some commercial interests.
WebMDHealth
Lupus health center. WebMDHealth provides in-depth coverage of lupus, related recent news stories, and online support groups. Sometimes a Live Event, an open chatroom with an expert, is scheduled. Transcripts of previous lupus-related Live Events are posted. This site does advertise some commercial interests, but conforms to HONcode principals.
WebMDHealth
Clinical trial information. WebMDHealth provides basic information on clinical trials and links to research center profiles doing research on rheumatology (http://www.centerwatch.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?p=professional/procat19.html&h=wbmdhd.txt&f=wbmdft.txt), including those in Canada. Research center profile information is provided by CenterWatch.
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Polymyalgia rheumatica
WebMDHealth gives links to articles about medical conditions that are sometimes related to polymyalgia rheumatica.
WebMDHealth - Polymyalgia rheumatica
WebMDHealth gives links to articles about medical conditions that are sometimes related to polymyalgia rheumatica.
Your HealthConnection tools for a healthy lifestyle
Your Health Connection offers sections on Arthritis News, Arthritis Basics, Can You Prevent Arthritis?, Controlling Your Arthritis, and links to other useful Internet resources. The site also includes “Cool Tools” such as a health assessment, a symptom checker, and a daily nutrition calculator. This is an award-winning site.
Your HealthConnection; tools for a healthy lifestyle
Informative. Your Health Connection offers a medical review on lupus, written by a physician belonging to Consumer Health Interactives’s medical advisory board, made up of top physicians and clinicians. The site also includes “Cool Tools” such as a health assessment, a symptom checker, and a daily nutrition calculator. This is an award-winning site. It conforms to HONcode principals.
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