Medicine :: Organizations

Colitis Foundation of America - American organization focused on improving the quality of life of people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis through research. Provides information for both physicians and patients.

Alpha 1 Association - Organization which attempts to identify those affected by alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency and to improve their quality of their lives through support, education, advocacy and research.
Meta Description: [ Alpha-1 Association's mission is to identify those affected by Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and to improve the quality of their lives through suppot, advocacy and research. ]

American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) - A nonprofit, member organization serving the educational and scientific needs of its physicians, researchers, and scientists, who are striving to prevent and cure diseases of the liver and biliary tract.

American Board of Internal Medicine - The site includes information on certification, examinations, policies, and publications of the ABIM subspecialties(eg. internal medicine, gastroenterology).
Meta Description: [ American Board of Internal Medicine, Philadelphia PA 19106. A resource for residents and fellows in training, diplomates, and training program directors for Board Certification and Maintenance of Cetification in Internal Medicine and its subspecialties. Including information for health organizat... ]

American College of Gastroenterology - Organization involved in study and treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. The College promotes medical education and attempts to meet the needs of clinical gastroenterology practitioners.

American Gastroenterological Association - Organization of physicians, researchers and educators whose primary practice or research involves the functions and disorders of the digestive system. Provides information on new developments, jobs available, and a free medicine database.

American Liver Foundation - Provides information about liver in health and disease, research funding, and patient related information.

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Represents gastroenterologists, surgeons, and other digestive health specialists who are committed to diagnosis and treatment of GI disease through the appropriate use of endoscopic techniques.
Meta Description: [ The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) promotes excellence in gastrointestinal endoscopy for practice, research, and education to members, health care professionals, and the public. ]

American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) - National medical society of licensed physicians offering specialized programs in the medical treatment of obesity (bariatrics), weight loss and dieting.
Meta Description: [ The American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) is a professional medical society of licensed physicians who specialize in the medical treatment of obesity (bariatrics) and its associated conditions. ]

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons - Society of board certified surgeons. Promotes the science and practice of treatment of patients. Search for a surgeon, research, newsletter, and membership information.

British Society of Gastroenterology - Organisation focused on the promotion of gastroenterology within the United Kingdom. It has is composed of physicians, surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, scientists, nurses, dietitians, and others interested in the field of gastroenterology.
Meta Description: [ The British Society of Gastroenterology is an organisation focused on the promotion of gastroenterology within the United Kingdom. ]

Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver - Represents a multidisciplinary group of doctors, scientists and health care providers whose expertise focuses on the liver. Committed to improving quality of health care, support education, promote research, and provide a forum for research.

Canadian Association of Gastroenterology - Organization of gastroenterology practitioners and researchers based in Canada.

Canadian Digestive Health Foundation - Dedicated to public education and promoting research to improve quality of life of Canadians with digestive disorders and their families.

Canadian Hemochromatosis Society - Volunteer based organization which provides information to patients and physicians about hemochromatosis.
Meta Description: [ The Canadian Hemochromatosis Society was established to create awareness about this little-known, but common disorder so that early diagnosis would become the rule rather than the exception and needless suffering and premature death from undiagnosed hemochromatosis would become a thing of the pas... ]

500 Certifying Board of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc. - Focused on the certifying activities of the Board and is complete with examination, handbook, applications, and resource information.

Cochin Clinical Society - Clinical Society for the Doctors of all specialities in Cochin, India.

Digestive Disease Week - Organization of practitioners focused on digestive diseases.

Digestive Disorders Foundation - United Kingdom based charity which supports research into disorders that can affect the digestive system. Information is provided about various digestive disorders.

European Association for the Study of the Liver - Publishes Journal of Hepatology, with full-text articles online.
Meta Description: [ The essential mission of EASL is to promote liver research and improve the treatment of liver disease throughout the world ]

Helicobacter Pylori Foundation - Dedicated to providing latest information about Helicobacter pylori, its diagnosis, treatment and clinical correlations.

Hepatitis C Society of Canada - Non-profit, national voluntary health organization whose mission is to fight hepatitis C through prevention, early detection, support, appropriate treatment and comfort.

International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) - A nonprofit education and research organization whose mission is to inform, assist, and support people affected by functional gastrointestinal disorders or bowel incontinence.
Meta Description: [ IFFGD addresses issues surrounding life with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. ]

International Liver Transplantation Society - Organization focused on promoting education and research by disseminating and exchanging information related to liver transplantation within the medical community, as well as to the public

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases - Conducts and supports research on kidney, urologic, hematologic, digestive, metabolic and endocrine diseases, as well as on diabetes and nutrition.
Meta Description: [ National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases of the National Institutes of Health. We conduct and support biomedical research and provide health information. ]

North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition - Advances the understanding of the normal development and physiology of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver in infants, children, and adolescents.
Meta Description: [ The North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition advances the understanding of the normal development and physiology of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver in infants, children, and adolescents. We foster the dissemination of this knowledge thro... ]

OMED: World Organization for Digestive Endoscopy - International organization which participates in promotion of the study and advancement of gastrointestinal endoscopy and works to establish standards of practice and training in endoscopy.

Pediatric / Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Association (PAGER) - Non-profit organization that provides information and support to parents, patients and doctors about Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER).
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the oldest and largest non-profit organization providing information and support on acid reflux to patients, parents and doctors. Founded in 1992 by patients, for patients. ]

Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract - The objectives of the society are to stimulate and foster the development of surgical techniques with a focus on diseases of the alimentary tract. Includes practice guidelines for a few digestive diseases.

Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons - Professional society and CME meeting, representing board certified surgeons who use endoscopy and laparoscopy as an integral part of their treatment of patients.
Meta Description: [ The leading professional society and CME meeting, representing more than 5000 board certified surgeons who use endoscopy and laparoscopy as an integral part of their treatment of patients ]

The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition - Professional organization whose members are involved in the provision of clinical nutrition therapies, including parenteral and enteral nutrition.

The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons - Non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring the highest standards for the practice of laparoscopy, endoscopy and minimally-invasive surgery.
Meta Description: [ Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Inc. ]

World Organisation of Gastroenterology - Organization with focus on development of gastroenterology worldwide by supporting interaction between affiliated gastroenterological associations and by supporting research, education and ethics.