Research Notes on Addison's Disease
Addison's disease is an endocrine or hormonal disorder that occurs in all age groups and afflicts men and women equally. The disease is characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue, low blood pressure, and sometimes darkening of the skin in both exposed and nonexposed parts of the body.
5 Great Resources on Addison's Disease
- eMedicine: Addison Disease
- Wikipedia: Addison's disease
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK): Addison's Disease
- Merck: Addison's Disease
- Mayo Clinic: Addison's disease
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What is Addison's Disease?
- WebMD: What Is Addison's Disease?
- National Adrenal Diseases Foundation (NADF): What is Addison's Disease ?
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Addison's Disease
- University of Maryland Medical Center: What is Addison's disease?
- American Academy of Family Physicians: What is Addison’s disease?
What Are The Symptoms of Addison's Disease?
- WrongDiagnosis: Symptoms of Addison's Disease
- Addison's Disease Self Help Group: Addison's Disease Signs and Symptoms
- MedicineNet: What are the signs and symptoms of Addison's disease?
- Mayo Clinic: Addison's Disease Signs and Symptoms
- NIDDK: Addison's Disease Symptoms
What Are The Causes and Complications of Addison's Disease?
- About.com: Addison's Disease Causes
- Wikipedia: Addison's Disease Causes
- American Academy of Family Physicians: What causes Addison’s disease?
- WrongDiagnosis: Causes of Addison's Disease
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Addison's Disease?
- HealthWise (via WebMD): Addison's Disease Treatment Overview
- eMedTV: Addison's Disease Treatment
- Merck: Addison's Disease Treatment
- NADF: Addison's Disease Treatment
- MedicineNet: How is Addison's disease treated?
What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Addison's Disease?
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Addison's Disease Prognosis
- AnswerBag: What is the prognosis for Addison's disease?
- Wikipedia: Addison's Disease Prognosis
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Addison's Disease
- Cuteluvr21: Reflections over the past month
- The Invisible Women: Who is the invisible woman
- MedHelp: Addison's Disease--alternative approach to cortisol
- HealthBoards: Addisons and exercise?
- WideBerthasMessageBoard: Addison's Disease Forums
Foundations and Support Groups on Addison's Disease
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Addison's Disease
- PubMedCentral: Addison's Disease Articles
- Google Scholar: Addison's Disease Articles
Clinical Trials on Addison's Disease
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Addison's Disease Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: Addison's Disease Clinical Trials
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