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This category presents Canadian information on specific physical, emotional and mental illnesses or disorders, including national support groups and resources for health consumers or care providers.

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Alzheimer Society of Canada Nationwide network of services for those affected and their families. Includes mission statement, history, policy statements, articles, forum, and information about care, treatment, and research. www.alzheimer.ca

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Provides patients and families with health and lifestyle information, tips, and trends on heart disease and stroke related conditions. www.heartandstroke.ca

Arthritis Canada Includes the Arthritis Society, the Canadian Rheumatology Association, the Canadian Arthritis Network, arthritis health care providers and the Cochrane Musculoskeletal Group. www.arthritis.ca

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada Provides information about the disease, progress in MS research, available services, details about fund raising events and donation opportunities. www.mssociety.ca

Canadian Down Syndrome Society A support group for families with children with Down Syndrome. www.cdss.ca

Dandy-Walker Syndrome Yahoo Group A forum which provides support for persons affected by Dandy-Walker Syndrome. groups.yahoo.com/group/dandywalker

Schizophrenia Society of Canada Provides information about the disease and links to other web sites dealing with this mental illness. www.schizophrenia.ca

Parkinson Foundation of Canada Details on this not for profit, charitable organization that raises money through corporate sponsorships, public donations, and planned gifts to help find the cause and a cure for this disease. www.parkinson.ca

Debra Canada A voluntary, non-profit organization dedicated to creating awareness and providing support for families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). Includes articles, news, and information about this genetic disorder. www.debracanada.org

The Canadian Diabetes Association To promote the health of Canadians through diabetes research, education, service, and advocacy. www.diabetes.ca

Canadian Hemophilia Society Dedicated to improving the quality of life for all persons with hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders, as well as ensuring the safety of the blood supply for all Canadians. www.hemophilia.ca

Canadian Lung Association Information about respiratory conditions for both patients and the general public, and information about the Lung Association. www.lung.ca

The Kidney Foundation of Canada Helping Canadians suffering from kidney failure and related disorders such as high blood pressure, kidney stones, diabetes and urinary tract infections www.kidney.ca

Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada MDAC is a national voluntary agency committed to eliminating neuromuscular disorders and alleviating the associated distress. www.mdac.ca

Arrhythmia Online A forum for Canadian physicians to share information on the diagnosis and treatment. Sponsored by Wyeth Ayerst. Site registration is required www.arrhythmiaonline.com

Cancer Cure Research Group Information about cancer cure quackery and how to report it. Additionally contains a number of articles showing examples of this form of fraud. www.healthwatcher.net/Quackerywatch/Cancer/CCRG

Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders Education and support, providing information on thousands of rare disorders and advocating for funding and research. Offers news, membership and contact details. www.cord.ca

Canadian Council Of The Blind A national self-help consumer organization of persons who are blind, deaf-blind and visually impaired. Offers text or graphics and text, resources, local chapters, programmes and links. www.ccbnational.net

Canadian National Society of the Deaf-Blind Provides advocacy and promotes public awareness concerning persons who are deaf-blind. Offers background information, resources, recent activities and links to local organizations. www.cnsdb.ca

Thalidomide Victims Association of Canada An organization of approximately 125 victims of the drug thalidomide. It provides non-monetary programs, services, and advocacy for its members. www.thalidomide.ca

Turner's Syndrome Society Non-profit charitable organization that provides support services for individuals with TS and their families. Provides up-to-date medical information to families, physicians and the general public. www.TurnerSyndrome.ca

Colon Cancer Canada Intended to bring all the victims of colon cancer together to share ideas, feelings, hopes and resources. www.colon-cancer.ca

Canadian Alzheimer Disease Centre Pfizer Canada's source for information on the signs and symptoms of the disease plus diagnosis and treatment options. Lists treatment, support and resources. www.alzheimercentre.ca

Osteoporosis Information Resource Novartis Pharmaceuticals resource for patients and caregivers to assess risks, diagnosis, treatment options, facts, and prevention. www.ca.pharma.novartis.com/e/health/osteo.shtml

Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control A coalition of organizations creating national priorities for controlling cancer. Discusses strategies and includes information about its partnerships, priorities, publications and resources. www.cancercontrol.org

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