Resources
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Crohn's Disease
Remicade
Provides information on Remicade, a treatment often prescribed to treat many types of arthritis.
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
Learn about the CCFA. Site includes information on finding clinical trials and physicians and many other resources about Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
Crohn's Online
Educational site sponsored by Abbott Laboratories with information about treating and living with the disease and resources.
Crohn's Site
Learn more about Crohn's Disease in children, the family and diet, nutrition, treatments and supplements.
Living with Crohn's Disease
Informative web site providing resources on living with Crohn's Disease and encouragement for people battling Crohn's.
Medline Plus
Web site from the National Institution of Health providing additional links and resources.
Osteoporosis
Reclast
Reclast is treatment prescribed for postmenopausal osteoporosis. This is the only FPD-approved, once-a-year treatment.
Best Bones Forever
An interactive web site sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to encourage girls to stay active and get enough calcium.
National Osteoporosis Foundation
The National Osteoporosis Foundation is an organization founded in 1984 striving to educate the public and support advancement of Osteoporosis awaremess, education, research and advocacy.
Tone Your Bones
A program offered by the Prevention and Treatment Clinic at the University of Alabama at Birmingham focused on educating on how to prevent and treat osteoporosis.
Medline Plus
Web site from the National Institution of Health providing additional links and resources.
International Osteoporosis Foundation
The IOF is comprised of national societies, scientific advisors and corporate advisors and strives to increase awareness, encourage action and provide societies support for osteoporosis.
University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County
Provides a great overview of the calcium required for our bodies at different stages of life, foods with calcium, other dietary concerns, alternatives to drinking milk, and calcium supplements.
National Dairy Council
Provides a list of organized resources on Osteoporosis and bone health, including fact sheets, patient education tools, Dairy Council Digest, supportive science and a link to an Osteoporosis quiz on WebMD.
Calcium Info.Org
Includes a detailed calcium calculator, an overview of Osteoporosis and information on prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Also includes a Q&A page.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Remicade
Provides information on Remicade, a treatment often prescribed to treat many types of arthritis.
Orencia
Provides information on Orencia, a treatment proven to help moderate to severe RA.
Rituxan
Provides information on Rituxan, a treatment proven to reduce signs and symptoms and slow the progression of RA.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
An informational web site about RA sponsored by Abbott Laboratories. This site provides information to help people understand, manage and live with RA.
Arthritis Foundation
An informative site providing information on various types of arthritis, including what's happening with research, events and programs, types of arthritis and resources.
Arthritis.com
Site providing information on arthritis and joints and resources, including other foundations and web sites.
Medline Plus
Web site from the National Institution of Health providing additional links and resources.
Family Doctor.org
List of common questions and answers about RA.
Food and Drug Administration
Links to information on rheumatology therapeutics.
American College of Rheumatology
An organization for physcians, health professionals, and scientists. This site provides detailed information about a variety of diseases treated by rheumatology, including RA.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Web site from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services providing an overview of RA and medicines used to treat RA.
Muscular Dystrophy
Tysabri
Provides information on Tysabri, a treatment for relapsing forms of MS.