Incontinence and Medical Links Library
The following links are to web sites for Urinary Incontinence, Fecal Incontinence, and Ostomy, as well as other medical disorders. Many sites are provided by non-profit organizations, giving information on specific diseases, and usually have support groups available. Virtually all medical centers have a web site.
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Urinary incontinence, Fecal Incontinence, and Ostomy Links
• About Incontinence - A site dedicated to topic of incontinence.
• Association for the Bladder Exstrophy Community (A-BE-C) - an international support network for patients and families living with bladder exstrophy.
• American Urogynecologic Society - Advancing Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery.
• Bladder Control For Women - A public health awareness campaign conducted by the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
• Bowel Incontinence - Forum: The Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Forum
• Continence Central - aims to provide patients and caregivers with information critical to the product selection process while not endorsing any particular product.
• European Society for Paediatric Urology - Dedicated to the treatment of congenital abnormalities and diseases of the genito-urinary tract in children.
• Five Million Friends - Support page for sleepwetters preteen to 15.
• Geometry.net Incontinence - Incontinence related links.
• International Children's Continence Society - to improve the quality of life and the life expectancy for all growing individuals with deficient bladder function, expressed as problems of storage and evacuation of urine. ICCS intends to approach this goal by increasing knowledge in all aspects of this problem area
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Self Help Group.
• Journal of Female Urinary Incontinence - Interesting site with many topics on female incontinence.
• Karolinska Institute-Urologic and Male Genital Diseases - links to many site pertaining to incontinence and genital conditions
• Liberty From Incontinence - Provides incontinence information and support to help improve your quality of life.
• MedMark Urology Links - This page contains some links we've found which are related to Urology
• Obgyn.net - The Universe of Women's Health.
• Overactive Bladder Resource Centre - A life disrupting condition that many won't talk about
• Paraquad - A vital source of disability-related information
• Pretoria Urology Hospital - We are dedicated to the supply of professional, skilled, knowledgeable, safe and morally ethical nursing care to all patients
• Simon Foundation - The non-profit Simon Foundation is dedicated to helping people cope with incontinence by educating them about cure, treatment and management techniques, while also sensitizing health care professionals to their issues.
• Soiling Solutions - You learn bladder and bowel control. Learning and conditioning are very powerful tools that can even overcome genetic dispositions that may bias toward nocturnal enuresis or encopresis
• SpinalCord - Injury information network.
• SUNA Net - The Official Website of the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates(SUNA)
• Sydney urodynamic centres - Urodynamic Assesment - a sophisticated method of making a scientifically accurate diagnosis of the cause.
• United Ostomy Association - A volunteer-based health organization dedicated to providing education, information, support and advocacy for people who have had or will have intestinal or urinary diversions.
• University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Incontinence Info - incontinence and urology information.
• Urinary Catheter Care and Prostate Cancer Treatment - Catheter care FAQ's.
• Urinary Incontinence and Other Urinary Problems - Answers and articles about female urinary problems.
• Urinary Incontinence and Urodynamic Assessment - Urinary incontinence, or loss of bladder control, is an unpleasant, distressing and often embarrassing condition affecting over 50% of all women at some stage during their lifetime
• Urinary Incontinence in Children - talks about incontinence in children and the effects it has on them
• Urological Associates - Our physicians limit their practice to the specialty of urology, which treats diseases of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra, and the prostate and reproductive systems in men
• Urology Nurses Online - The new, peer-reviewed, on-line nursing section of the Digital Urology Journal, employs the technology of the Internet to facilitate education, collaboration and exchange of information among nurses practicing in Urology
• UrologyChannel.com - The largest on line urology site. Physician monitored information on all urology topics. Have your questions answered by a urologist in our forum
• Virginia Urology Center, The - General urologic health topics for men, women and children
• Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) - WOCN, an association of ET nurses, is a professional nursing society which supports its members by promoting educational, clinical, and research opportunities, to advance the practice and guide the delivery of expert health care to individuals with wounds, ostomies and incontinence
Medical Links
• AllNurses.com - The Internet's Nursing Index since 1996.
• Alzheimer's Association - Tells about their hospital, services, and faculty
• AMA - The American Medical Association
• American Academy of Pediatrics - Committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social for all infants, children, adolescents, and youngchildren
• American Cancer Society - Dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering through research, education, advocacy, and service.
• American Childhood Cancer Society - the largest publisher and distributor of free childhood cancer books in the country.
• American Diabetes Association - This site offers the latest information on diabetes and living with the disease
• American Heart Association - Official website.
• American Red Cross - Learn water safety, take CPR, or give blood and help save a life this summer
• AMREF - African Medical and Research Foundation.
• AssistiveTech - A resource for assistive technology (AT) and a link to a wide variety of AT and disability-related information.
• Aquatic Rehabilitation - Performing exercise in the water can be beneficial for a variety of individuals with neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disorders.
• BIG EYE's Medical and Disability Resources - an extensive list of medical and disability links
• British Medical Journal - Publishes rigorous accessible information that will help doctors improve their practice and will influence the international debate on health.
• Caregiver.com - Caregiver Media Group is a leading provider of information, support and guidance for family and professional caregivers.
• CDC Office on Disability and Health - Promotes health and prevention of secondary conditions among Americans with disabilities.
• Center for Hyperhidrosis - Discussing cures for excessive sweating and blushing.
• Children with Spina Bifida - A compilation of information and resources intended to be a service to parents of children who have spina bifida.
• Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation - The latest news and information about our work to develop effective treatments and a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and other central nervous system disorders.
• Contract Physical Therapy - A national, leading provider of contract physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech language pathology services.
• Dermguide.com - Dermatology Search Engine and Dermatology Custom Medline Searching
• Disability Related Products/Services - Dedicated to offering assistance to the internet community for persons with disabilities. Extensive listing of resources for adaptive devices, products and services.
• Disease Resources - Health Directory for various conditions and diseases.
• Doctors Without Borders - Doctors Without Borders delivers medical relief to populations in danger due to war, civil strife, epidemics or natural disasters
• Doctorsolve Healthcare Solutions - Discount prescriptions from Canada by mail or visit our clinic.
• Salvi Law - Embrace Your Space - A comprehensive guide for those with spinal injuries.
• Family Friendly Fun and Special Needs Resources - Mind, body and spirit-enriching resources to enhance the quality and enjoyment of family life with special needs.
• Guthack - Guthack is all about discovering and examining safe alternative methods, backed by real research and testimonies, to reduce symptoms of IBD and IBS when standard procedures are so ineffective that even medical professionals admit there are no answers.
• Gynaecological Awareness Information Network (GAIN) - GAIN Inc is a non-government, not-for-profit organisation, driving awareness of, and education about, gynaecological heath matters. Many women afflicted with such conditions may feel very alone. They often suffer in silence, afraid of what they don't know, and lack the courage to share their anguish.
• Hardin MD - The best lists of Internet sources in health and medicine
• HealingWell.com - Information about diseases, disorders, and chronic illnesses.
• Healthlinks.net - A virtual community for health care professionals providing a number of ways for the exchange of ideas and opinions with other experienced professionals
• Homecare Online - The National Association for Home Care's virtual headquarters.
• IBS Tales - A site for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) sufferers to tell their stories and read about the experiences of others. .
• Infomed - online drug guide Drug resource reference
• International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders - Focusing on Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome - a self help group for IBS
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Digestion Information - Information on irritable bowel syndrome
• Jefferson Health System - Information about incontinence as well as its treatment and management
• KidneyWeb - a one stop shop to kidney dialysis and other related sites on the internet
• MayoClinic.org - An all around good medical site with links to information about many different diseases and conditions.
• MedHunt - A world wide medical search engine.
• Medical Conferences & Meetings - A doctors guide to the internet since 1995, the Medical Reporter emphasizes preventive medicine, primary care, patient advocacy, education and support, as well as topics in sub-specialty medicine of interest to men and women of all ages
• Medications.com - An online medication discussion forum.
• MedMark: Medical Bookmarks - contains some links we've found which are related to medical sciences
• Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - is a world leader in cancer treatment, early detection, and education. Visit MSKWeb and get all the information you need to know about MSKCC and our resources.
• Mesothelioma Prognosis - an advocacy organization dedicated to helping inform the public about mesothelioma and assisting patients diagnosed with asbestos illnesses.
• Muscular Dystrophy Association - the definitive source for news and information about 40 neuromuscular diseases, MDA research and services available to adults and children with neuromuscular diseases and their families
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society - the only national voluntary MS organization that meets the standards of ALL major agencies that rate non-profit groups
• National Spinal Cord Injury Association - The primary mission of the NSCIA is to work to empower individuals and families with spinal cord injury issues to make informed choices and take actions to achieve their highest level of independence and personal fulfillment
• Nursing Around the World - A nursing resource in Danish & English from Copenhagen, Denmark.
• Olivija's Place - an extensive page of medical links with emphasis on links related to lung diseases
• Prostate Cancer InfoLink - A page about prostate cancer with many informative links.
• PT Central - A one stop source of physical therapy information and services.
• Real Nurse - Nursing Resources on the web, humour, netiquette and a non-academic approach to nursing.
• The Recovery Village - a nationwide network of rehabilitation facilities that provide comprehensive treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Reiter's Info & Support Group Inc. - Information and Support for those with one or more of the Spondyloarthropathies.
• Reproductive Specialty Center - a world leader in advanced reproductive microsurgery. The Reproductive Specialty Center was the first clinic in the world to perform Laparoscopic Tubal Anastomosis for Sterilization Reversal.
• Rush - Autism Assessment, Research, Treatment and Services Center
• Senior Care - a free and reliable resource that provides answers to your questions about everything from independent living options for yourself, to assisted living options for your mom or dad.
• Special Needs Family Fun - Offers family fun and special needs resources for families with disabilities.
• Sygeplejersken Online - a Danish nurses medical site
• The Assisted Living Directory - Links to the most informative senior sites on the internet.
• The Nephron Information Center - Allows patient, professionals and the public access to the vast kidney disease resources on the Web
• The Nursefriendly Nationwide Directory - Physician Medical Link resource and E-mail directory for student (sn), licensed practical (lpn) and registered nurses (rn), consumers, the layperson and health professionals.
• TRI Online! Disability Links - Services for people with disabilities.
• U.S. National Library of Medicine - on the campus of NIH in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library
• Verywell - Verywell is your source for reliable, understandable information on hundreds of health and wellness topics that always keeps the reasons you come to us in mind.
• Welcome Funds - Viatical and senior life Insurance settlements.
• World Health Organization - Official Web site of the World Health Organization
• Worldwide Healthcare Forums - created to facilitate global interaction among healthcare professionals on 200 specific topics relevant to the healthcare industry
• Yale Medical Library - The Library's Web site contains links to databases, a collection of selected Internet resources in the health sciences, information about the Library, and electronic service request forms
Other Links
• Chester County Links- Premier guide to Chester County, Pennsylvania.
• ElderWeb- One of the oldest and most comprehensive eldercare gateways on the World Wide Web.
• Guardian Nurses - Guardian Nurses is a patient advocacy company in its 14th year of helping patients and families. If you or someone you love is struggling with a healthcare issue, we can help you, too.
• National Family Caregivers Association- Dedicated to making life better for America's family caregivers.
• Quackwatch- Your Guide to Health Fraud, Quackery, and Intelligent Decisions.
• Senior Magazine - Home care for seniors nationwide directories of home caregiver agencies and senior services for seniors.
• Worldwide Cloth Diapering Resources- Online Cloth Diapering Articles - Article and Resources Index.
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