| American_Macular_Degeneration_Foundation Guides elderly at risk from the condition. |
| Association_for_Macular_Diseases,_Delaware_Valley_Chapter Support group for macular degeneration patients and their families/friends in the Southeastern Pennsylvania and Northern Delaware area. |
| Macular_Degeneration_Foundation Information and resources about the leading cause of central vision loss and blindness. |
| Macular_Degeneration_International A non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of persons with early onset (juvenile) or late onset (age-related). |
| BioTendon Revolutionary veterinary technique which stimulates the regeneration of injured equine tendons and ligaments. |
| Colic_Fact_Sheet Learn what colic is, what the symptoms are, what to do, and how to prevent it. From Equusite.com |
| Cushing\'s_Disease Details the symptoms and diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome in horses and describes various treatment and prevention options available. |
| Diagnosteq A service set up by the Equine Division of Liverpool University's Veterinary Faculty to give veterinary surgeons access to expert interpretation of test results and advice on all aspects of parasite c |
| EPM_Diary Tracks the story of Comet, a victim of EPM. Gives a timeline for others to compare their scenario for the best fight against Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis. |
| Equine_Gastric_Ulcers Scott McClure, DVM, explains why some horses get ulcers, how they are diagnosed and treatment options available. From MyHorseMatters.com |
| Equine_Protozoal_Myeloencephalitis EPM is an infection of the central nervous system of horses. History, clinical signs, epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment are discussed here. |
| Equine_Wobbler_Syndrome Online discussion group dedicated to gathering and sharing information concerning Cervical Vertebral Malformation in horses, which results in spinal cord compression that causes ataxia and other neuro |
| EquiSearch__Illnesses_&_Injuries Offers articles and tips on care and prevention. |
| Equusite_com All equine health articles from stringhalt and navicular disease to dental exams and vaccination charts. Several links to horse health articles. |
| Grass_Sickness Links to information about this equine disease. |
| Headshaking Personal account of owning a pony with headshaking. This illness is little understood by owners and vets alike. Includes a list of the management methods tried and their success. |
| Headshaking_in_Horses An informative and extensive site for owners of headshaking horses. Includes a discussion of the possible symptoms, causes and treatments. |
| Horse_Diseases Learn about the anatomy, digestive system, hoof problems, bone fractures, and other disorders. Contains illustrations. |
| HYPPbreeding Email discussion group, concerning the epidemic of HYPP in the Quarter horse, Appaloosa and Paint horse world. Discussions on other genetic disorders welcome. Information on how to join; and public me |
| Little_Bit\'s_Magic_Shoes Personal page on correcting leg and hoof problems in dwarf miniature horses that can also be helpful to larger breeds. Provides a number of photographs and stresses the importance of proper trimming i |
| Molar_Extraction_in_Horses Provides an introduction, indications, diagnosis, techniques, post-operative care, and complications. Includes photographs. |
| The_National_Sweet_Itch_Helpline Veterinary scientists and entomologists present the symptoms and causes of this allergy. Includes management suggestions and FAQ. |
| Tetanus_Information_Page_-_Equine Information concerning the cause, signs, treatment, and control of equine tetanus. Presented by CSL-Equivac. |
| DI_Central Includes an overview of the disorder, symptoms, pros and cons of diagnostic methods, and references. |
| Pets_with_Diabetes__Diabetes_Insipidus Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, personal accounts, and references. |
| International_Society_for_Mannosidosis_&_Related_Diseases Information about the organization, its mission and services. Provides support, education and research on Alpha Mannosidosis and other similar disorders. |
| Scapulothoracic_Positions Information by the University of Washington Orthopedic Physicians places winging scapula in context. |
| Winging_of_the_Scapula Personal site by Brigid Murray. Includes details of the condition and invites other people to make contact. |
| The_Winging_Scapula Photographs and information about winging scapula by Steven Fromm. |
| Coag_Capsules Publication from Hemex Laboratories offering articles about coagulation-related issues. |
| The_Factor_VIIa__Source Information about topics related to the pathophysiology, pharmacology, and clinical aspects of bleeding, coagulation, and hemostasis, including information about recombinant coagulation Factor VIIa. |
| Medline_Plus__Congenital_Protein_C_or_S_Deficiency Brief information about these hypercoagulability disorders including causes, treatment, and prognosis. |
| Medline_Plus__Factor_V_Deficiency Provides brief information about this inherited bleeding disorder, which is similar to hemophilia. Includes causes, symptoms, and prognosis. |
| Medline_Plus__Factor_VII_Deficiency Brief information about this inherited bleeding disorder including causes, symptoms, and prognosis. |
| Medline_Plus__Factor_X_Deficiency Information about this inherited disorder that causes abnormal bleeding including causes, treatment, and prognosis. |
| Medline_Plus__Factor_XII_Deficiency Also known as Hageman factor, this is a congenital coagulation disorder that causes prolonged coagulation in a test tube but does not cause abnormal bleeding. Includes brief information. |
| Molecular_Genetics_of_Blood_Clotting David Ginsburg, M.D: An article covering von Willebrand Factor, coagulation factor V, plasminogen activator inhibitor-1, primary pulmonary hypertension and bone marrow transplantation. |
| Protein_S_Deficiency_and_Thrombophilia Information about these rare medical conditions, anticoagulant therapy, research and online forum. |
| Rare_Bleeding_Disorder_Database_(RBDD) A network of the hemophilia centres around the world by International Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis. |
| UIUC_Hematology_Resource_Page Features diagrams and information about the various thrombophilic genetic markers, general information about clotting, glossary, and list of research sources. |
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