Best of the Web - What's New in Health For 1/26/2008

Top > Health > Addictions > Substance_Abuse > Counseling_Services > Substance_Abuse_Centers > North_America > United_States

Rapid Drug Detox Center - Offers drug detoxification services for people struggling with opiate addiction. Also includes facts on opiate drugs and a FAQ on the drug detoxification process.

Top > Health > Conditions_and_Illness > Cancer > Breast > Fundraising

Komen National Race - Provides details on volunteering, fundraising and corporate sponsorship, and results of the race in Washington, DC.
Komen Northeastern Pennsylvania - Presents a photo archive, results, and contact references for the annual event.
Komen Pittsburgh - Contains information about the Cure College Scholarship Award Program which assists children who lost a parent due to breast cancer.
Komen Richmond - Highlights an expo-style event for raising funds, a comprehensive education-outreach program, and the advocate awareness on early detection for women in Central Virginia.
Komen San Antonio - Showcases a sponsorship booklet and benefits chart for interested sponsors. With contact details for a Newly Diagnosed Survivor Gift Basket provided.
Komen Texarkana - Provides race information and contact references. Includes FAQs, race participant registration, and sponsorship details.
Komen Twin Cities - Minnesota affiliate of the annual Race for the Cure event. Contains event and course description, and registration details.
Komen Mid-Kansas - Shows pictures and provides event details and resources, race results, FAQs and contact information for project grants.
Laugh for the Cure - Event founded in 2002 in North Carolina which aims to increase awareness on cancer issues and fund programs for the fight against the disease.
Lee National Denim Day - Single-day fundraiser which encourages people to donate and support early cancer detection and treatment research and educational services in the United States.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - Holds a non-competitive walk for funds acquisition and support for the programs of the American Cancer Society.
Mid-Atlantic Women’s Motorcycle Rally - Conducts workshops, games, contests and shows exclusively for women. Raises funds which support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Pink Cruisers Society - Division of Cruises 4 Charity which raises money for breast cancer charities. With contact details for inquiries on how to organize a fund raiser.
Pink October - Organizes events in Yuba-Sutter and Lodi, California for breast cancer awareness and detection. Shows event details and contact particulars.

Top > Health > Conditions_and_Illness > Cancer > Musculoskeletal > Soft_Tissue_Sarcoma

Amschwand Sarcoma Cancer Foundation - Aims to educate the public, promote support, and encourage research specifically related to sarcoma. Also recommends sites with medical articles on cancers.
Cancerbackup: What are Soft Tissue Sarcomas? - Lists the different types of sarcomas and provides information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease.
Connective Tissue Oncology Society - Group of physicians and scientists which conducts studies and clinical trials relating to the tumors of connective tissues. Contains meeting archives and membership information.
Jennifer Hunter Yates Sarcoma Foundation - Dedicated to providing funds for research, education, patient support and promoting awareness of the disease. Also features the annual 12,402 Steps to Cure Sarcoma Walk.
Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Fund - Funds researches and promotes survivor support in Minnesota. Contains pictures and programs from past events.
Kristen Ann Carr Fund Sarcoma Forum - Provides research grants and funds for the education of young doctors. Includes details on the various programs supported by the fund.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Soft Tissue Sarcoma - Provides overview on the disease and includes its types, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, staging, and treatment. Also discusses FAQs on survivorship and support.
NCCN: Soft Tissue Sarcoma - Contains documents pertaining to the clinical practice guidelines and shows primary therapy and treatment, and follow up presentations related to the disease.
NCI - Soft Tissue Sarcomas: Questions and Answers - Presents FAQs, examples, and the types of tissues from which the disease begins. Includes resources from other publications.
Sarcoma United Kingdom - Provides a backgrounder of the disease, details on its diagnosis, and facts on the types of soft tissue tumors. Also extends patient support services through various groups run by hospitals.
NCI: Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma - Contains general information about the disease affecting children. Enumerates the types, risk factors, tests and prognostic factors.
National Cancer Institute: Soft Tissue Sarcoma - Details on the clinical trials and statistics on the incidence, mortality and survival of cancer-stricken victims. Includes a service directory on cancer genetics.
SEER: Soft Tissue Sarcoma - Contains statistical overview of sarcoma cancer-related incidence. Also shows a table of molecular characterization of the disease.
MedNews: Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treatment - Contains overview on the treatment of childhood soft tissue sarcoma. Includes references to related articles.
START: Soft Tissue Sarcomas - Presents articles related to the disease's pathology and biology, diagnosis, staging, prognosis, and treatment.
ACS: What Is a Soft Tissue Sarcoma? - Resource guide for the disease's types and key statistics.
CA Cancer Journal: Soft Tissue Sarcomas - Shows an article about the incidence, epidemiology, genetics, initial assessment, treatment and special situations associated with the disease.

Top > Health > Conditions_and_Illness > Cancer > Musculoskeletal > Soft_Tissue_Sarcoma > Desmoplastic_Small_Round_Cell_Tumor

Doctor’s Doctor: Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor - Includes overview about the disease which consists of its epidemiology, pathogenesis, differential diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
Human Pathology: Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor - Contains gallery of microscopical images of tumors taken from a comparative study of other small round cell tumors.
Pediatric Imaging Teaching Files: Case Thirteen - Pediatric case of a tumor from the abdomen of a 15-year old boy. Shows x-ray images and details on the clinician's findings.
Atlas of Genetics and Cytogenesis: Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor - Clinical and pathological information on the condition. Includes a study on the cellular aspects of heredity and proteins involved.
Bioline International: Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor - Contains treatment results of an extra abdominal and abdominal conditions of the tumor. Also includes a discussion about the unusual presentation of the disease.
Cytojournal: Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor - Case report on the cytological and immunocytochemical features of the tumor.
AJR Online: Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor in the Abdomen and Pelvis - Shows a computed tomography findings report of abdominal and pelvic tumor cases on children and young adults.
JCO: Unusual Abdominal Tumors - Provides details on the diagnosis of unusual abdominal tumors. Includes images of the tumor cells and a computed tomography of the areas affected.
Radiology: Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor of the Abdomen - Posts results of clinical findings and shows gastrointestinal imaging of tumors for the examination of tissues affected with the disease.

Top > Health > Conditions_and_Illness > Cancer > Musculoskeletal > Soft_Tissue_Sarcoma > Fibrosarcoma

Children’s Hospital Boston: Fibrosarcoma - Presents facts about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the malignant tumor.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: Fibrosarcoma - Discusses the general forms, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, stages and treatment of the disease.
Doctor's Doctor: Fibrosarcoma - Provides information on the pathogenesis, histological types, and a review on the basic principles of disease.
eMedicine: Fibrosarcoma - Features an article which contains facts about the studies, treatment, and prognosis of the disease. Also shows illustrations of the recurring malignant tumor.

Top > Health > Conditions_and_Illness > Cancer > Musculoskeletal > Soft_Tissue_Sarcoma > Fibrosarcoma > Desmoid_Tumor

Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation - Funds and supports researches, and facilitates dialogue among health communities. Contains articles relating to the disease.
Desmoid Tumor: Treatment Options in Oncology - Provides recommendations on the various treatments available. Also shows a list of references and recommended readings.
eMedicine: Desmoid Tumor - Article written by Dr. Matthew Trovato that describes the background, pathophysiology, causes, and history of the disease.
Fibromatosis/Desmoid Tumour Site - Contains facts and questions about the disease and posts stories of patients battling with the condition.
UCSF Children's Hospital: Desmoid Tumors - Posts factual information about the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the illness.

Top > Health > Conditions_and_Illness > Cancer > Musculoskeletal > Soft_Tissue_Sarcoma > Hemangioendothelioma

Crazy Sexy Cancer - Features a documentary about a young woman who's diagnosed with the rare vascular disease. Shows profile of the author-filmmaker.
HEARD Support Group - Aims to promote awareness about hemangioendothelioma, epithelioid hemangioendothelioma, and related vascular disorders.
Doctor’s Doctor: Hemangioendothelioma - Discusses the pathogenesis, diagnostic testing, clinical and histological variants, differential diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of the disease.

Top > Health > Conditions_and_Illness > Cancer > Musculoskeletal > Soft_Tissue_Sarcoma > Leiomyosarcoma

Melvinbottorf.com - Tribute site for a physician from Texas whose afflicted with a soft-tissue sarcoma. Includes photos and facts about the disease.
Leiomyosarcoma: A Patient's Journey - Accounts a patient’s battle with the disease. Also provides a detailed experience on the diagnosis, medical treatments, and consultations he'd undergone.
Leiomyosarcoma.info - Provides treatment options for diagnosed patients, as well as facts about the disease. Includes a glossary of terms.
LMSarcoma Direct Research Foundation - Aims to advocate for research, clinical trials and support researches for the disease's cure. Provides details on how to donate and help the institution.
National Leiomyosarcoma Foundation - Supports research and fosters awareness in the medical and general community. Includes membership information.

Top > Health > Conditions_and_Illness > Cancer > Musculoskeletal > Soft_Tissue_Sarcoma > Liposarcomas

Atlas of Genetics and Cytogenetics in Oncology and Hematology: Liposarcoma - Discusses the classification, pathology and cellular aspects of heredity relating to the disease. Also lists bibliographic resources.
Doctor’s Doctor: Liposarcoma - Provides details on the background, epidemiology, pathogenesis, testing, variants, differential diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
eMedicine: Liposarcoma - Resource for the soft-tissue disease's background, histopathological features and variants, differential diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.

Top > Health > Conditions_and_Illness > Cancer > Musculoskeletal > Soft_Tissue_Sarcoma > Malignant_Peripheral_Nerve_Sheath_Tumors

Children’s Hospital Boston: Neurofibrosarcoma - Details the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, staging, treatment, follow-up care, and prognosis of the cancer that originates in soft tissues.
Doctor's Doctor: Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor - Outlines general resources relating to the Malignant Schwannoma disease which is common in the deep soft tissue.
Schwannoma That Keeps Coming Back - Discusses the recurrence of the malignant type of tumor. Also includes details on radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatments.
WJSO: Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors - Features an article about the clinicopathological study of the disease. Contains details on the disorder's pathology, treatment, survival, and prognostic factors.

Top > Health > Conditions_and_Illness > Cancer > Musculoskeletal > Soft_Tissue_Sarcoma > Rhabdomyosarcoma

Cancerbackup: Rhabdomyosarcoma - Includes details on the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, staging, and treatment side effects for children undergoing therapy.
BrighamRAD: Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma - Features a case of a young boy suffering from embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. Presents image findings, diagnosis, and a backgrounder of the disease.
NCI: Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma Treatment - Presents an article about clinical and biological factors with prognostic significance on childhood rhabdomyosarcoma treatment.
Schneider Children’s Hospital: Rhabdomyosarcoma - Discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, staging and prognosis for children affected with the condition.

Top > Health > Conditions_and_Illness > Cancer > Musculoskeletal > Soft_Tissue_Sarcoma > Synovial_Sarcoma

eMedicine: Synovial Sarcoma - Article which covers the pathophysiology, clinical details, limitations of techniques, various findings, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease.
Mark’s Gift - Dedicated to a young man who battled synovial sarcoma. Also aims to raise awareness and funds for the Peter MacCallum Foundation in Melbourne.
BrighamRAD: Monophasic Synovial Sarcoma - Case presentation of a 26-year old woman with a monophasic synovial sarcoma. Also shows image findings and includes overview about the disease.
NCI - Synovial Sarcoma: Questions and Answers - Contains facts pertaining to the rare type of soft tissue sarcoma. Posts questions and answers related to the disorder.
Orphanet: Synovial Sarcoma - Article deals with the differential diagnosis, clinical description, prognostic factors, epidemiology, treatment and management of the disease.
Atlas of Genetics and Cytogenetics in Oncology and Haematology: Synovial Sarcoma - Overview on the clinical and pathological references, and cytogenetics on the type of soft tissue tumor.

Top > Health > Conditions_and_Illness > Neurological_Disorders > Dementia > Alzheimer's

AOL Body: Alzheimer's Disease - Discusses FAQs on the causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of the neurodegenerative condition.
AHAF: Alzheimer's Disease - Compiles facts on treatments available, risk factors, symptoms, and recommended healthy choices for Alzheimer's patients. Also shows medical illustrations and fact sheets.
Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation - Aims to fund scientific studies, promote education and awareness regarding the disease. Contains news articles and a self-assessment tool on the symptoms.
Talking Point - Alzheimer's Society forum for dementia patients, caregivers, and families.
eMedicine Health: Alzheimer Disease - Provides overview on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of patients suffering from the disorder. Shows contact references of support groups.
Faces of Alzheimer's - Support site dedicated to those afflicted with the memory loss disease. Presents links to related stories, care giving facts, and occurrence statistics.
Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet - Presents a fact sheet that contains information about causes, symptoms, treatment, and diagnosis of patients suffering from the brain disorder.
Senior Providers - Directory of services for elders living in Florida. Includes a guide for various assisted living facilities and products.
Healthxplorer: Understanding Alzheimer's Disease - Educational video which features a backgrounder on the memory impairment disorder and includes a overview on the treatment options.
Merck Source: Alzheimer's Disease - Shares safety tips and strategies for improving communication and coping with the personality changes of a person suffering from memory impairment.
TheRibbon.com - Resource site for caregivers dealing with memory disorder cases.
WebMD: Alzheimer’s Disease Health Center - Facts on the symptoms and types, diagnosis and tests, treatment and care, as well as support are presented.

Top > Health > Conditions_and_Illness > Neurological_Disorders > Dementia > Alzheimer's > Associations

Alzheimer Society of Brant - Promotes support group and respite services for caregivers. Includes details on membership, donation, and volunteering.
Alzheimer's Aid Society Northern California - Raises funds for trainings, work shops, home visits and other services for caregivers and their patients. Contains news archives and events update.
Alzheimer's Society of Durham and Chester-le-Street - Fosters support groups for families and public awareness as well as providing of funds for caregiver services.
Alzheimer's Association: South Central Wisconsin Chapter - Non-profit organization provides links to resources for patient caregivers. Details the group's vision and shows contacts of the chapter staff.
Alzheimer's Association: Greater Maryland Chapter - Dedicated to advancing research, provide support and promote services for patients and caregivers. Posts contact references of the headquarters.
Alzheimer's Association: Great Plains Area Chapter - Provides overview on the grant programs offered for those afflicted with the disease. Includes community highlights and details on participating in the cause.
Alzheimer's Association: Greater Illinois Chapter - Conducts an outreach program and support services for the Latino community. Contains support group listings and news updates.
Alzheimer's Association: Northwest Ohio Chapter - Aims to extend comprehensive services and foster advocacy and support for patients and their families. Also provides listing of caregiver groups.
Alzheimer's Association: Mid South Chapter - Offers a helpline which answers inquiries about the disease, the institution, respite care options and tips and other services in the community.
Alzheimer's Association: National Capital Area - Highlights support group services and various education programs offered. Includes updates on special events and details on how to join the cause.
Alzheimer's Association: California Southland Chapter - Shows Memory Walk photos and event schedules. Also discusses the various services available for patients, caregivers, and families.
Alzheimer's Association: Northern California and Northern Nevada - Presents calendar of education programs conducted for caregivers and the public. Also holds a Treasures and Pleasures sale and silent auction.
Alzheimer's Disease International - Umbrella organization which establishes and supports Alzheimer associations worldwide in order to raise awareness about the condition.

Top > Health > Medicine > Surgery > Cosmetic_and_Plastic > Patient_Education > Breast

Breast-Plastic-Surgery.Org - Features the mind/body/spirit approach to breast surgery along with articles about augmentation, reduction, reconstruction and mastopexy, as well as non-surgical breast aesthetic treatments.

Top > Health > Nutrition > Dietary_Decisions > Vegetarian

Happy Cow - Provides a vegetarian guide to restaurants and health food stores all over the world. Includes nutrition, tips and veggie humor.

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