- Lymphoedema - http://www.lymphoedema.org
Information about lymphoedema.
- Herpes Viruses Association - http://www.herpes.org.uk
Information and advice on herpes simplex from the charity formed by patients themselves. Helpline number, membership details. Also shingles information pack.
- Migraine Action Association - http://www.migraine.org.uk
Charity for migraine research and patient support. Some information available. Unfortunately, you need to be a member to read the information leaflets.
- HealthNET - http://www.healthnet.org.uk/
Information on heart problems with a strong emphasis on prevention. Advice on diet and healthy living. Produced by the Coronary Prevention Group.
- The Veins Web Site - http://www.veins.co.uk/
Mr Mark Whiteley MS FRCS, a consultant vascular surgeon, describes normal and abnormal veins and a new operative technique for varicose veins called VNUS closure.
- Pompe's Disease Page - http://www.pompe.org.uk/
Kevin O'Donnell's Web site. Father of an affected child provides information about this glycogen storage disease.
- BBC News - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/medical_notes/default.stm
Medical Notes - A-Z archive from the BBC News Online medical notes library, with information about many medical conditions, diseases and issues.
- British Paediatric Surveillance Unit - http://bpsu.inopsu.com
A unit facilitating epidemiological surveillance of rare paediatric diseases and uncommon disorders in the UK and Ireland. Details on current and completed studies, access to the annual report.
- Saving Faces - http://www.savingfaces.co.uk/
Charity devoted to the prevention and treatment of facial disease, injury and oral cancer. Information on conditions, their activities and events, with contact details.
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