Links

Symptoms and Syndromes

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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).
• Options Project
  UCSF research program for acute and early HIV infection.

Cardiovascular Disease

• American College of Cardiology
  Professional society of more than 24,000 cardiovascular physicians and scientists from around the world. Free registration is required.
• American Heart Association
  Education and information on fighting heart disease.
• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
  (NHLBI) One of the National Institutes of Health.

Dementia (AIDS Dementia Complex)

• Neurologic AIDS Research Consortium
  Supported by the NIH to design and implement studies of HIV-associated neurologic disease.

Depression

• The Body's Mental Health Page
  Articles from HIV newsletters on depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, and other mental health issues.
• 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.
• 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.

Dermatologic Conditions

• American Academy of Dermatology
  Professional and patient information.
• DermIS
  A project of the University of Heidelberg and the University of Erlangen, DermIS features extensive online atlases of dermatology images.
• National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
  (NIAMS) One of the National Institutes of Health.

Fatigue

• CancerSymptoms.org
  Includes tips on managing cancer-related fatigue (and fatigue in general). From the Oncology Nursing Society.
• CDC Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Homepage
  Information on fatigue management strategies.
• 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.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

• Platelet Disorder Support Association
  Information on ITP and treatments, as well as discussion for people with platelet disorders.

Lipid Metabolism Abnormalities/Lipodystrophy

• Workshop on Adverse Drug Reactions and Lipodystrophy in HIV
  Lipodystrophy conference information.

Neuropathies

• Neurologic AIDS Research Consortium
  Supported by the NIH to design and implement studies of HIV-associated neurologic disease.
• The Neuropathy Association
  Information and care & support referrals for neuropathy. Registration (free) is required.
• The Neuropathy Trust
  UK-based neuropathy information and support organization.

Pain

• American Academy of Pain Medicine
  Organization for physicians practicing the specialty of Pain Medicine in the United States.
• American Pain Foundation
  A patient information, education and advocacy organization serving people with pain.
• American Pain Society
  A multidisciplinary educational and scientific organization dedicated to serving people in pain.
• Pain.com
  Commercial site with professional and patient resources. Ask questions of pain doctors, get news, search pain library.

Psoriasis

• National Psoriasis Foundation
  (U.S.) Information on psoriasis and psoriasis treatments.

Renal Disease/HIV-Associated Nephropathy (HIVAN)

• American Association of Kidney Patients
  Exists to serve the needs, interests and welfare of all kidney patients and their families.
• End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Networks Forum
  Liaisons between the federal government and the providers of ESRD services.
• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
  (NIDDK) One of the National Institutes of Health.
• 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.
• 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.
• United States Renal Data System
  Collects, analyzes, and distributes information about end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in the United States.

Rheumatic Conditions

• American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association
  US national organization dedicated to addressing the problem of autoimmunity.
• American College of Rheumatology
  Professional organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals.
• International League of Associations for Rheumatology
  Information on numerous rheumatic conditions, worldwide links to regional associations, and more.
• National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
  (NIAMS) One of the National Institutes of Health.

Sinusitis

• 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.
• American Rhinologic Society
  Promoting excellence in clinical care, investigation, and education in the field of rhinology and sinusology.
  • Patient Information on Sinusitis