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ONLINE RESOURCES
Arthritis is a group of conditions that affect the health of the bone joints in the body. One in three adult Americans suffer from some form of arthritis and the disease affects about twice as many women as men.
Arthritic diseases include rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, which are autoimmune diseases; septic arthritis, caused by joint infection; and the more common osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease. Arthritis can be caused from strains and injuries caused by repetitive motion, sports, overexertion, and falls. Unlike the autoimmune diseases, osteoarthritis largely affects older people and results from the degeneration of joint cartilage.
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Arthritis Australia
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One in six Australians – that's more than 3.4 million people - has arthritis. Arthritis Australia is the peak arthritis organisation in Australia. It is supported by affiliate offices in every state and territory. Arthritis Australia:
provides support and information to people with arthritis as well as their families and friends
promotes awareness of the challenges facing people with arthritis across the community, and to leaders in business, industry, and government
funds research into potential causes and possible cures as well as better ways to live with arthritis, and
aims to keep health professionals such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and community nurses informed.
http://www.arthritisaustralia.com.au
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| Arthritis Foundation |
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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.
http://www.arthritis.org
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| Arthritis Society of Canada |
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The Arthritis Society works hard to try and improve the lives, treatment and care of the over 4 million people diagnosed with arthritis. But we need your help to convince the politicians, health policy planners, health councils and hospital boards of the seriousness of the disease. Become an advocate and help fight for more government dollars for research, more medical professionals specialized in the treatment of arthritis, and more access to medications.
http://www.arthritis.ca
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Australian Rheumatology Association
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The ARA supports and educates members and other practitioners in the
musculoskeletal field to enable provision of best possible management for
patients. It fosters excellence in the diagnosis and management of
musculoskeletal and inflammatory conditions through training, professional
development, research and advocacy.
http://www.rheumatology.org.au
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| Children's Chronic Arthritis Association |
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The Children??s Chronic Arthritis Association is the leading charity run by parents and professionals to provide help and information for children with arthritis, their families and professionals involved in their care.We offer emotional and practical support to maximize choices and opportunities and raise awareness of childhood arthritis in the community.
http://www.ccaa.org.uk
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| National Institutes of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) |
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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.
http://www.niams.nih.gov
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| Spondylitis Association of America |
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SAA is a non-profit organization and we were the first and remain the largest resource for people affected by spondylitis. Through our efforts, we help advance education, research and treatment for ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and related diseases. Literally thousands of people visit this site seeking information, support and most of all, hope. For over 20 years SAA has dedicated all of its resources to help improve the lives of people coping with spondylitis.
http://www.spondylitis.org
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