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Addictive Behavior
Aging
- see Seniors' Health
AIDS
Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE)
CATIE is Canada's gateway to information about AIDS/HIV. Their website provides a wealth of information on AIDS prevention and treatment and links to other local, national an international organizations. The CATIE library provides online access to the collections of four of the largest HIV/AIDS resource centres in Canada.
Canadian AIDS Society / Société canadienne du Sida
The Canadian AIDS Society is a national coalition of over 100 community-based AIDS organizations across Canada. This site lists community agencies and hotlines. Information resources include brochures, reports, guides.
Alcoholism
- see Substance Use
Allergies
- see Immune System Diseases
Alternative Medicine
- see Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer Society of Canada
The Alzheimer Society of Canada identifies, develops and facilitates national priorities that enable its members to effectively alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer's and related diseases, promotes research and leads the search for a cure.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Society of Canada
Information about ALS, Society activities, news, FAQ's, ALS clinics and ALS units across Canada.
Anorexia
- see Eating Disorders
Arthritis
The Arthritis Society
The Arthritis Canada website is produced in partnership between the Arthritis Society and several other research and professional organizations for arthritis specialists. For consumers, the site offers information about different types of arthritis, tips for managing arthritis, links to provincial groups and local programs, as well as a discussion/support area.
The Rebecca MacDonald Centre for Arthritis and Autoimmune Disease
The Rebecca MacDonald Centre for Arthritis and Autoimmune Disease at Mount Sinai Hospital is a one-of-a-kind outpatient facility specializing in the research and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and associated autoimmune diseases. This web site contains information on programs and services, clinical trials, patient course of care information and other resources.
Canadian Arthritis Network / Le réseau canadien de l'arthrite
The Canadian Arthritis Network is a gateway to arthritis research and development in Canada.
Arthritis Foundation
Information about the various types of arthritis. The magazine "Arthritis Today" available online.
National Fibromyalgia Research Association
Diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia; some current research directions.
Asthma
Asthma Links from the Mount Sinai Respiratory Therapy Department
Asthma Society of Canada
A national organization whose sole mandate is to help Canadians live well with asthma.
Attention Deficit Disorder
CH.A.D.D. Canada (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders)
CH.A.D.D. Canada is a non profit parent run organization that aims to help support, educate, and ultimately better the lives of individuals with ADD and those who care for them. This organization was founded in 1992, along the lines of CHADD in the USA. There are CH.A.D.D. chapters in various communities across Canada
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
Includes guiding principles for the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. This organization is especially focused on the needs of ADDults and young adults with ADD.
Avian Influenza (Influenza)
- see Infectious Diseases