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http://home.absurgery.org/default.jsp?index - The American Board of Surgery, Inc., (ABS) is a private, non-profit, autonomous organization formed for the following purposes:
To conduct examinations of acceptable candidates who seek certification or maintenance of certification by the board.
To issue certificates to all candidates meeting the board's requirements and satisfactorily completing its prescribed examinations.
To improve and broaden the opportunities for the graduate education and training of surgeons.
The ABS considers certification to be voluntary and limits its responsibilities to fulfilling the purposes stated above. Its principal objective is to pass judgment on the education, training and knowledge of broadly qualified and responsible surgeons and not to designate who shall or shall not perform surgical operations. It is not concerned with the attainment of special privileges or recognition for its diplomates in the practice of surgery. Furthermore, it is neither the intent nor the purpose of the board to define the requirements for membership on the staff of hospitals or institutions involved in the practice or teaching of surgery.
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http://www.aace.com/index.php - The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) is a professional medical organization devoted to the enhancement of the practice of clinical endocrinology. Mission: To provide an avenue for the study of the scientific, social, political, and economic aspects of endocrinology that is consistent with maintaining the highest levels of patient care and the highest standards of medical practice. AACE is an international organization representing physicians devoted to enhancing the field of clinical endocrinology. Materials: Endocrine Practice (journal), The First Messenger (newsletter), and practice guidelines.
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http://www.abms.org/ - American Board of Medical Specialities - The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is the umbrella organization for the 24approved medical specialty boards in the United States. Established in 1933, the ABMS serves to coordinate the activities of its Member Boards and to provide information to the public, the government, the profession and its Members concerning issues involving specialization and certification in medicine. The mission of the ABMS is to maintain and improve the quality of medical care in the United States by assisting the Member Boards in their efforts to develop and utilize professional and educational standards for the evaluation and certification of physician specialists.
http://www.abms.org/Downloads/Which%20Med%20Spec.pdf
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http://www.abns.org/content/default.asp - American Board of Neurological Surgery - The primary purposes of the American Board of Neurological Surgery are to conduct examinations of candidates who voluntarily seek certification, and to issue Certificates to those who meet the requirements of the Board and satisfactorily complete its examinations. Certification by the ABNS is based on review and evaluation of the applicant's educational, training, and practice qualifications, as well as successful completion of written and oral examinations. In addition, the Board, along with the Residency Review Committee for Neurological Surgery (RRC) and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), works to improving the standards of training in neurosurgical residency programs throughout the United States. What is my neurosurgeon specialty? http://www.abns.org/content/default.asp
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http://www.abta.org - The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) is an independent, not-for-profit organization founded in 1973. Services include over 20 publications which address brain tumors, their treatment, and coping with the disease; these publications are written in easy to understand language. Our materials address brain tumors in all age groups. We also provide free Social Work consulations; a mentorship program for new bran tumor support group leaders; a nationwide database of established support groups; the Connections pen pal program; networking with organizations that provide services to brain tumor patients and their families; a resource listing of physicians offering investigative treatments; and an award-winning Internet site. The association offers national Symposia and regional Town Hall Meetings for patients and their families. Services provided are free to patients and their families.
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http://www.ama-assn.org/ - American Medical Association - From tobacco to adolescent health, from AIDS to Medicare, the American Medical Associationspeaks out on issues important to patients and the nation's health.
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http://www.amend.org.uk/index.asp - The Association for Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Disorders ( AMEND) is a patient support group and UK registered charity (no. 1099796) that was set up in 2002 by Liz Dent and her daughter Emily Fazal who both have MEN1 following a meeting with the Canadian MEN Society. Liz and Emily were concerned that, being diagnosed with a rare condition, there was little information to be found regarding best treatment, and even fewer fellow patients with whom to be in contact to share experiences – a process that so many people find helpful.
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http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp - American Diabetes Association - The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching more than 800 communities. The mission of the Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. To fulfill this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health professionals and the public. The Association is also actively involved in advocating for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes.
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http://www.pituitary.asn.au/ - Austrailian Pituitary Foundation - The Australian Pituitary FoundationLtd provides the opportunity for patient members, together with family and friends, to meet, share and gain support through its membership network. They have a great newsletter. Check it out!
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http://www.thyroid.org - American Thyroid Association - Founded in 1923, the American Thyroid Association is a professional society of 900 U.S. and international physicians and scientists who specialize in the research and treatment of thyroid diseases. The Association is dedicated to promoting scientific and public understanding of the biology of the thyroid gland and its disorders, so as to improve methods for prevention, diagnosis, and management. The Association fosters excellence in research, patient care, and education of patients, the public, and the medical and scientific communities. The Association also guides public policy about the prevention and management of thyroid diseases.
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http://www.warchak.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi - Acromegaly.com - Acromegaly support message board forums.
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MGH Brain Talk - MGH Brain Talk Communities - An online patient support group for neurology.
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http://www.cbtrus.org/ - The Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States, CBTRUS, is a not-for-profit corporation committed to providing a resource for gathering and disseminating current epidemiologic data on all primary brain tumors, benign and malignant, for the purposes of accurately describing their incidence and survival patterns, evaluating diagnosis and treatment, facilitating etiologic studies, establishing awareness of the disease, and ultimately, for the prevention of all brain tumors.
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http://www.choicetrust.com/servlet/com.kx.cs.servlets.CsServlet?usertype=c - Choice Trust Conduct an instant national search for doctors, dentists, chiropractors and nurses across several specialty areas. Check out their credentials, including general contact information, education and license details. Nearly 100,000 sanctions and disciplinary actions exist for health care providers throughout the country. Before entrusting your health and your family's health to a health care provider, confirm the provider you selected has an active license and clean credential history.
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http://www.ckcoalition.org/ - CKC - Cyberknife Coalition - Formed in May 2003 as an informal organization of CyberKnife facilities and formally incorporated in April 2005, the CyberKnife Coalition, Inc. (CKC) is pending a non-profit recognition as a [501(c) 6] corporation of CyberKnife user institutions, dedicated to protecting patients’ access to this life-saving technology by working to ensure accurate and adequate reimbursement through educational, payer, and government advocacy.
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http://www.CUSH.org - The CUSH Organizationis a nonprofit organization which holds local, national and international meetings and conferences, as well as offering support to patients and families. Patients and their families need not be members of CUSH to participate in most events. CUSH stands for Cushing's Understanding Support and Help.
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http://www.cushings-help.com/intro.htm - Cushings-Helpand Support - Cushing's Help and Support is a non-profit organizationdedicated to providing support, information news and education to individuals having Cushing's Disease or Cushing's Syndrome as well as other diseases of the pituitary glands.
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http://www.neurosurgeon.org/index.asp - Congress of Neurological Surgeons - The Congress of Neurological Surgeons was founded in 1951. The purpose of the organization is to promote the advancement of neurosurgery through education, research, and scientific knowledge. The Congress of Neurological Surgeons maintains its vitality via the volunteer efforts of its members, promoting leadership in service to the public and to our colleagues in other disciplines, and to the special needs of our fellow neurosurgeons throughout the world and at every stage of their professional lives.
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http://cksociety.org/ - Cyberknife Society - CyberKnife Society is an organization dedicated to bringing together diverse CyberKnife users and medical professionals affiliated with radiosurgery worldwide to foster scholarly exchange and share clinical information pertaining to CyberKnife Radiosurgical ablation and to educate patients about radiosurgery.
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http://www.cyberknifesupport.org/ - CyberKnife Patient Support Group web site.
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http://www.diabetesinsipidus.org/ - The mission of The Diabetes Insipidus Foundation, Inc. is improved treatment, and ultimately the prevention and cure of all forms of diabetes insipidus through research.
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http://www.endocrineweb.com - The EndocrineWeb.com - the largest web site for Thyroid, Parathyroid and other Endocrine Disorders. This information is intended for the education of patients and their families. There are over 120 very detailed but easy to understand pages on endocrine disease, conditions, hormone problems, and treatment options including all types of thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal surgery.
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http://www.endo-society.org/ - The Endocrine Society is the world's largest and most active professional organization of endocrinologists in the world. Founded in 1916, the Society is internationally known as the leading source of state-of-the art research and clinical advancements in endocrinology and metabolism. Mission: To improve understanding of endocrinology among the general public and medical practitioners, and to promote the interests of endocrinologists at the national scientific research and health policy levels of government. Materials: Journal publications include Endocrine Reviews, Endocrinology, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Molecular Endocrinology. Books include Molecular and Cellular Research Syllabi, Program and Abstracts Book, Recent Progress in Hormone Research Conference Proceedings, Clinical Endocrinology Update Syllabi, Remembrances in Endocrinology, and Endocrine Reviews Monograph Series. Additional publication called Endocrine News (monthly magazine).
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http://www.fsmb.org/ - Federation of State Medical Boards - The Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States, Inc., is a national organization comprised of the 70 medical boards of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. On behalf of its membership, FSMB's mission is to improve the quality, safety and integrity of health care through the development and promotion of high standards for physician licensure and practice.
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http://braintrust.org/ - The Healing Exchange Brain Trust - In the simplest terms, the mision of The Healing Exchange BRAIN TRUST is to improve quality of life for people living with brain tumors and related conditions, TODAY!
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http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Hypopituitary_Support/ -  Hypopituitary Support Group -We discuss anything related to hypopituitarism, including but not limited to hypothyroid, hypoadrenal, hypogonad and growth hormone. Look in the supplement site for recommmend docs (over 1600). Also over 400 informative websites and hundreds of patient stories in the Links section.
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http://www.hgfound.org/ - Human Growth Foundation
The Human Growth Foundation is a voluntary, non-profit organization whose mission is to help children, and adults with disorders of growth and growth hormone through research, education, support, and advocacy. The Foundation is dedicated to helping medical science to better understand the process of growth. It is composed of concerned parents and friends of children, and adults, with growth problems; and, interested health professionals. Mission: To support families of children with physical growth problems and to help medical science better understand the process of growth. The Human Growth Foundation distributes funds for basic and clinical growth research. Materials: Fourth Friday (monthly newsletter) and Growth Series (brochures).
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http://www.hypohh.net/ - Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism Support Group - HYPOHH.net is the official web site for HYPOHH, the patient support organisation for sufferers of a specific group of rare hormonal diseases called hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism.
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http://www.irsa.org - IRSA® (International RadioSurgeryAssociation) - IRSA is an independent organization dedicated to providing educational information on stereotactic radiosurgery to governments, regulatory agencies, insurers and referring physicians. The Association provides emotional support, education and referrals for treatment to patients worldwide. |
