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Nursing Blog, Chat, Forum, Nursing Career Jobs, Nursing Degrees, Programs, Nursing Homes, NursingMail.com, Nursing Scrubs, Uniforms, Nursing Schools, Colleges, Scholarships (Nursing), Traveling Nurses Nursing Topics, A to Z: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K L, M, N, O, P, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z Nursing Degrees, LPN-RN, RN-BSN, RN-MSN, Associate, Bachelors, Masters and more! Free Downloads, Games, Software, and more! Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox, Caregivers, Caregiving, Celebrex, Daypro, Chronic Pain, Integumentary, Life Care Planning, Pain Management, Pain Management Nursing, Vulnerable Adults, Adult Protective Services ****************************************************** Arthritis news, information, and support... Vast resource of information about arthritis and related diseases including articles, netlinks, chat, bulletin board forum, newsletter, and more....Arthritis, About.com:"Subjects A-Z, Index: Diseases, Index: Drugs, Bextra, Celebrex, Vioxx, Mobic, Enbrel, Remicade, Anakinra, Methotrexate, Arava, Rheumatoid Arth., Osteoarthritis, Gout, Fibromyalgia, Ankylosing Spondy, Lupus, Carpal Tunnel, Arthritis: General, Assistive Devices, Glucosamine, Disability, Pain Management, Synvisc, Joint Replacement" http://arthritis.about.com/mbody.htm http://arthritis.about.com ****************************************************** Allaboutarthritis.com:"Learning about the types of arthritis and how they are treated, from arthritis basics to frequently asked questions. What is arthritis? What are the major types of arthritis, including the causes, symptoms, diagnosis process and treatment options? To find out, click on an item below. You'll also find the Frequently Asked Questions about arthritis on this list where you can view responses from orthopaedic surgeons and rheumatologists." DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. Attention: Strategic Initiatives 700 Orthopaedic Drive P.O. Box 988 Warsaw, IN 46581 (219) 372-7333 allaboutarthritis@dpyus.jnj.com http://www.allaboutarthritis.com/ ****************************************************** Arthritis, by Susan G Wynn, DVM, AltVetMed:"Anyone who has lived with an older, stiff and disabled dog has experienced the heartbreak of arthritis. This slowly progressive disease starts with almost undetectable discomfort, and may progress to the point that the animal refuses to stand, walk outside for constitutionals, or even eat. Arthritis actually comes in different forms, with different causes, and can attack dogs and cats regardless of breed or age." http://www.altvetmed.com/arthriti.html ****************************************************** What is Arthritis? American Podiatric Medical Association:"Arthritis, in general terms, is inflammation and swelling of the cartilage and lining of the joints, generally accompanied by an increase in the fluid in the joints. Arthritis has multiple causes; just as a sore throat may have its origin in a variety of diseases, so joint inflammation and arthritis are associated with many different illnesses. http://www.apma.org/topics/Arthritis.htm ****************************************************** Arthritis Canada... If ever there were a perfect excuse not to exercise, arthritis pain would seem to be it. In fact, research shows quite the opposite: A properly designed exercise program can not only decrease your... http://www.arthritis.ca ****************************************************** Arthritis Central.com:"The goal of Arthritis Central.com is to supply patients and physicians with up to date information on various topics related to the rheumatic diseases. It is currently differentiated from other available websites, in that the original material contained on the website is written by board certified rheumatologists and the site functions under their immediate supervision. This allows us the unique opportunity to give patients and physicians a point of view about the educational material as it appears in the medical literature or in the media, and helps put this information in its proper perspective." http://arthritiscentral.com/ ****************************************************** Arthritis Insight:"Over the past two years Arthritis Insight has quickly become one of the most visited arthritis websites on the internet. Why? Simple, we are people with arthritis just like you. We know exactly where you are coming from. You won't find textbook information or miracle cures here. What you will find is easy to read factual information, lots and lots of support from others with arthritis, tips for better living, the latest news and more. Heck, we even throw in some humor too! After all, laughter is the best medicine." Arthritis Insight PO Box 184 Smithville, IN 47458-0184 US Info@arthritisinsight.com http://www.arthritisinsight.com/ ****************************************************** Arthritis, Doctor's Guide:"The latest medical news and information for patients or friends/parents of patients diagnosed with arthritis." http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/PatientResAllCateg/Arthritis?OpenDocument ****************************************************** Arthritis, Duquesne University:"Arthritis literally means "inflammation of a joint". Since there are any number of factors that can cause inflammation of a joint, there are many types of arthritis. Some examples of arthritis include osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. Each of these may affect the patient differently and may have significantly different complications. It is, therefore, very important to know the exact type or form or arthritis that you may be treating." http://www.duq.edu/PT/RA/RA.html ****************************************************** Arthritis Foundation, Learn More About the:"The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research. Learn more about what we can do for you. Meet our President & CEO, Tino J. Mantella and our Chair, Pattye Moore." Arthritis Foundation P.O. Box 7669 Atlanta, GA 30357-0669 1-800-283-7800 http://www.arthritis.org/ ****************************************************** Arthritis & Glucosamine Resource Center:"This site is an informational resource for anyone looking for information on arthritis, glucosamine, and arthritis in pets. Please visit the..." http://www.arthritis-glucosamine.net/ ****************************************************** Arthritis, HealingWell.com:"HealingWell.com is a thriving community and information resource for patients, caregivers, and families coping with diseases, disorders and chronic illness. Our goal is simple....to help people on their way to "healing well". To achieve this goal, we offer health resources and interactive tools to enable patient's to take control of their illness and start the healing process. These include medical news, feature articles, doctor-produced video webcasts, message boards and chat rooms, email, web site hosting (yoursite.healingwell.com), health e-greeting cards, newsletters, books and reviews, and resource directories. For recent news and updates visit our what's new page." http://www.healingwell.com/arthritis/ ****************************************************** Johns Hopkins Arthritis WebSite:"The mission of the Johns Hopkins Arthritis WebSite is to provide a high quality, interactive, educational program for health care professionals about diseases that cause arthritis and their treatments. Focus: The Johns Hopkins Arthritis WebSite will focus primarily on rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis since these diseases serve as prototypes for inflammatory and degenerative joint diseases, respectively. However, the editors may periodically add discussions of other types of arthritis (e.g., gout or spondyloarthropathies or psoriatic arthritis) as prompted by new therapies or other relevant issues." Johns Hopkins Hospital Outpatient Center 601 North Caroline Street Baltimore, Maryland 21287 Phone: (410) 955-3052 FAX: (410) 614-0498 http://www.hopkins-arthritis.som.jhmi.edu/ ****************************************************** Arthritis Insight:"Over the past two years Arthritis Insight has quickly become one of the most visited arthritis websites on the internet. Why? Simple, we are people with arthritis just like you. We know exactly where you are coming from." Arthritis Insight PO Box 441571 Indianapolis IN 46244 US Info@arthritisinsight.com http://arthritisinsight.com/ ****************************************************** Arthritis, Medline Plus: Extensive list of Arthritis resources. U.S. National Library of Medicine 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894 http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/arthritis.html ****************************************************** Arthritis National Research Foundation:"Thank you for visiting the Arthritis National Research Foundation's web site and learning more about our mission to eradicate arthritis. We are extremely proud of our 50-year history during which ANRF has funded researchers who have made discoveries leading to today's more effective arthritis therapies. With the help of individual supporters, we will continue to fund cutting-edge research designed to improve the quality of life for over 43 million Americans suffering with arthritis." Arthritis National Research Foundation 200 Oceangate, Suite 400 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-588-CURE (2873) Fax: (562) 983-1410 Email: anrf@ix.netcom.com http://www.curearthritis.org/ ****************************************************** Arthritis Research:"Your resource for peer-reviewed biological research, reviews and opinions relevant to arthritis and related autoimmune diseases, including disorders of bone and cartilage. Arthritis Research is a multidisciplinary journal edited by Peter Lipsky, Ravinder Maini and an international editorial board. The journal aims to ensure that researchers and clinicians have easy access to the latest mechanism-defining research and analysis, particularly in the areas of genetics, biochemistry and cell biology." http://arthritis-research.com/ ****************************************************** Missouri Arthritis Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (MARRTC):"We are physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, health educators, writers, nurses, biologists and social scientists who have the common goal of improving life for everyone with arthritis. Some of us also have arthritis. MARRTC is the only federally funded arthritis rehabilitation research and training center in the country. MARRTC operates under grant No. H133B980022 from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research of the U.S. Department of Education. Established in 1971 at the MU Arthritis Center, MARRTC provides leadership at the national level to prevent and manage disability in person with arthritis and related musculoskeletal diseases." 130 A P Green, DC330.00 One Hospital Drive Columbia, MO 65212 E-Mail: MARRTC@missouri.edu http://www.muhealth.org/~arthritis/ ****************************************************** Arthritis: The Nation's Leading Cause of Disability, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion:"Arthritis and related conditions affect nearly 43 million Americans, or about one of every six people, making it one of the most prevalent diseases in the United States. By 2020, as the baby boom generation ages, an estimated 60 million Americans will be affected by arthritis." ccdinfo@cdc.gov http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/index.htm ****************************************************** National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases:"The mission of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research, and the dissemination of information on research progress in these diseases." National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse National Institutes of Health 1 AMS Circle Bethesda, Maryland 20892-3675 U.S.A. Phone: (301) 495-4484 or (877) 22-NIAMS (toll free) TTY: (301) 565-2966 Fax: (301) 718-6366 email: niamsinfo@mail.nih.gov http://www.niams.nih.gov/ ****************************************************** Arthritis.com, Pharmacia Corporation.:"Living with arthritis is a challenge. But more options and support are available than ever before to help people manage osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and the many other forms of this disease. Because each individual experiences arthritis differently, we've made it possible for you to personalize this site. Knowledge is power. You'll want to understand how your joints work, what can be done to ease the pain of arthritis, and how the disease is treated. We offer tips on enjoying your leisure and getting on with daily life. We want you to know that arthritis need not keep you from living a full, satisfying life." http://www.arthritis.com/ ****************************************************** Arthritis & Rheumatism:"Arthritis & Rheumatism is the official journal of the American College of Rheumatology. Arthritis & Rheumatism contains peer-reviewed articleson diagnosis, treatment, laboratory research, and socioeconomic issues related to all forms of rheumatic disease. The journal is published monthly, and a subscription is included with membership in the ACR. Subscription information for 2001 for this journal is available from the publisher, John Wiley & Sons. For more information, contact subinfo@wiley.com. If you are interested in subscribing but are not an ACR or ARHP member, contact societyinfo@wiley.com." http://www.rheumatology.org/ar/ar.html ****************************************************** Across the UK, Arthritis - the under-estimated epidemic, arthritiscare.org.uk:"At least 103 million Europeans, 100 million Chinese people, and 43 million Americans are all living with one of the most under-rated incurable diseases in the world, says Arthritis Care on the eve of ..." Helplines, Arthritis Care 18 Stephenson Way London NW1 2HD phone free: 080 8800 4050 from 12pm to 4pm Monday to Friday or 020 7380 6555 from 10am to 4pm (standard call charges) http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk/home/index.cfm?region=uk ****************************************************** Arthritis Victoria:"With a history of service over three decades, Arthritis Victoria has developed highly regarded models of best practice which address the needs of people living with arthritis, osteoporosis, back pain and other musculoskeletal conditions, through information and education, peer support and self management. Rheumatologist and founding President, Dr Les Koadlow, canvassed support for the formation of a community based organisation with a focus on arthritis and its associated problems as early as 1964." 263 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick Victoria 3185 Ph: 03 8531 8000 1800 011 141 http://www.arthritisvic.org.au/ ****************************************************** What is arthritis? Your Orthopaedic Connection, American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons:"As many as 43 million people in the United States have some form of arthritis or joint inflammation. It is a major cause of lost work time and serious disability for many people. Although arthritis is mainly a disease of adults, children may also have it. What is a joint? A joint is where the ends of two or more bones meet. For example, a bone of the lower leg, called the shin or tibia and the thighbone, called the femur, meet to form the knee joint. The hip is a ball and socket joint. It is formed by the upper end of the thighbone-the ball-fitting into the socket-part of the pelvis called the acetabulum." http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/brochure/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=2&topcategory=Arthritis ****************************************************** Listservs, Discussion Groups & Mailing Lists: Section on Geriatrics Listserv As of July 1, 1997, The Section on Geriatrics listserv has moved! 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