Links of Interests for Physician's and Patients
The American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD):
The AASLD is an organization of physicians and biomedical scientists with an interest in the liver and its diseases. The AASLD was created to foster the development, dissemination and application of new knowledge about the liver and biliary tract, and their diseases; and to provide leadership and aid in medical education, research and delivery of health care in this field.
Home Page address: http://www.aasld.org
E-mail address: dmbiss@sfghmed.ucsf.edu
The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG):
The ACG is an organization of physicians, teachers and researchers who are interested in gastroenterology and whose objectives are to advance the practice of gastroenterology, to stimulate and encourage research in the field, and to offer a spectrum of educational programs and opportunities.
Home Page address: http://www.acg.gi.org/
National Office address: 4900 B South 31st Street, Arlington, VA 22206-1656; phone 703-820-7400; Fax 703-931-4520.
The American Gastroenterological Association:
The AGA is a society of physicians and scientists that serves as an advocate for its members and their patients; supports members' practice and scientific needs; and facilitates the discovery, dissemination and application of new knowledge, leading to the prevention, treatment and cure of digestive diseases.
Home Page address: http://www.gastro.org/
National Office address: 7910 Woodmont Avenue, 7th Floor, Bethesda, MD 20814; phone 301-654-2055; Fax 301-654-5920.
The American Liver Foundation (ALF):
The ALF is a voluntary non-profit health agency dedicated to preventing, treating and curing hepatitis and other liver diseases through research, education and support groups.
Home Page address: http://www.liverfoundation.org/
ALF address: 1425 Pompton Avenue; Cedar Grove, NJ 07009; phone 800-223-0179
American Society of Adults with Pseudo-Obstruction:
This group serves as an advocacy/support group and information resource for patients affected with chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, their families and physicians.
National office address: American Society of Adults with Pseudo-Obstruction, 19 Carroll Road, Woburn, MA 01801-6161; Phone: 617-935-9776; FAX: 617-993-4151
The American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE):
The mission of the ASGE is to enhance the quality of patient care by fostering excellence in all aspects of gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Home Page address: http://www.asge.org
National Office address: Thirteen Elm Street, Manchester, MA 01944-1314; phone 508-526-8330; Fax 508-526-4018.
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA):
The mission of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America is: (1) To support basic and clinical scientific research to find the cause of and cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis; (2) To provide educational programs for patients, medical professionals, and the general public; and (3) To offer supportive services for patients, their families, and their friends.
Home Page address, National Office CCFA: http://www.ccfa.org
E-mail address, National Office CCFA: MHDA37B@prodigy.com
National Office address: 386 Park Avenue South, 17th floor, New York, NY 10016-7374; phone 800-932-2423 or 212-685-3440; Fax 212-779-4098.
The CCFA St. Louis Chapter office address: 8420 Delmar, Suite 503, St. Louis, MO 63124; phone 314-991-0220; Fax 314-991-8756
A Columbia, MO CCFA support group for patients and family was formed in the fall of 1996. It is operated through the St. Louis chapter. These meetings are held the third Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Option Care Office, 3210 Bluff Creek Drive. For more information, contact the St. Louis chapter office.
The Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Web page:
The Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and IBD page is designed to provide information and links on inflammatory bowel disease for patients and families.
Home Page address: http://qurlyjoe.bu.edu/cduchome.html
Digestive System Diseases Documents:
This site offers a compilation of various written documents relating to digestive diseases.
Home Page address: http://www.mic.ki.se/Diseases/c6.html
Gluten Intolerance Group of North America:
This group offers assistance to persons with celiac sprue and/or dermatitis herpetiformis, their families and health professionals.
Address: The Gluten Intolerance Group of North America, P.O. Box 23053, Seattle, WA 98102-0353; Phone: 206-325-6980.
Missouri Telemedicine Network:
The purpose of the Missouri Telemedicine Network (MTN) is to demonstrate and study the uses of telemedicine in the world of rural health care.
Home Page address: www.hsc.missouri.edu/telemed
E-mail address: mtn@ext.missouri.edu
Address: Office of Telemedicine, MU School of Medicine, 117 Old Alumni Center, DCO345.00, Columbia, MO 65212; phone 573-882-4844; Fax 573-882-5666.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases:
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDKD) is a branch of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is the biomedical research arm of the Federal Government, based in Bethesda, MD.
Home Page address: http://www.niddk.nih.gov/
Patient Information Documents on Digestive Diseases:
This site offers patient information documents prepared by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Home Page address: http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/digest/digest.htm
NIDDK Directory of Digestive Diseases Organizations for Patients:
This directory lists voluntary and private organizations involved in digestive-diseases-related activities for patients. The organizations offer educational materials and other services.
Home Page address: http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/digest/pubs/ddorgpat/ddorgpat.htm
