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Updated September 28, 2007

We created this World Wide Web site to provide information about the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) and its programs and activities.

We welcome any questions, comments or suggestions you may have. Please send them to us at NIAMSWeb-L@mail.nih.gov.

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  • If you want health information, contact:

    National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
    Information Clearinghouse
    National Institutes of Health

    1 AMS Circle
    Bethesda,  MD 20892-3675
    Phone: 301-495-4484
    Toll Free: 877-22-NIAMS (226-4267)
    TTY: 301–565–2966
    Fax: 301-718-6366
    Email: NIAMSinfo@mail.nih.gov
    Website: http://www.niams.nih.gov

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    The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse serves the public, patients, and health professionals by providing information, locating other information sources, creating health information materials, and participating in a national Federal database on health information.

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    http://catalog.niams.nih.gov (Small quantities are available through this shopping cart. To order copies in bulk, call us at 877-22-NIAMS [TTY 301-565-2966]. Some titles are available on-line only.)

  • If you want information on NIAMS in general and NIAMS news, contact:

    Office of Communications and Public Liaison
    National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    National Institute of Health

    Bldg. 31, Room 4C02
    31 Center Dr. - MSC 2350
    Bethesda, MD 20892-2350
    Phone: (301) 496-8190
    Fax: (301) 480-2814

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