Tools, resources, links to provide information on resources and services on long-term care.  Extensive information to help anyone needing information on long-term care for themselves or family members.

“Founded in 1977, Family Caregiver Alliance was the first community-based nonprofit organization in the country to address the needs of families and
friends providing long-term care at home. Long recognized as a pioneer in health services, FCA now offers programs at national, state and local levels to support
and sustain caregivers.”–From the website.  Information about resources and services to help families caring for their loved ones at home is found here.

“The following table [you see it when you click on the link] lists anti-HIV medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of HIV in the United States. The medications are presented by drug class and identified by generic name/acronym and brand name. “ –From the website.

In addition, the FDA has given GlaxoSmithKline’s anti-HIV drug dolutegravir priority status because it has shown promise in clinical trials, and GlaxoSmithKline will know by August 17, 2013 if the FDA approves the drug for sale to the public. http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/15/us-glaxosmithkline-hiv-idUSBRE91E0S420130215

You can find nutrient information on over 8,000 foods in this database.  The search feature is new and improved.  You can also acces the USDA Ground Beef Calculator from this same page.  This page allows you to view nutrient information tailored to any fat or lean percentage of ground beef within certain ranges, either for raw ground beef, or ground beef cooked in a certain way.

“The Cochrane Collaboration is an international network of more than 28,000 dedicated people from over 100 countries. We work together to help healthcare providers, policy-makers, patients, their advocates and carers, make well-informed decisions about health care, by preparing, updating, and promoting the accessibility of Cochrane Reviews – over 5,000 so far, published online in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, part of The Cochrane Library. We also prepare the largest collection of records of randomised controlled trials in the world, called CENTRAL, published as part of The Cochrane Library.
Our work is internationally recognised as the benchmark for high quality information about the effectiveness of health care.”–From the website.

“DrugDigest is a noncommercial, evidence-based, consumer health and drug
information site dedicated to empowering consumers to make informed choices
about drugs and treatment options.”–From the webstie.

This press release gives information on the update of ClinicalTrials.gov.

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The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN™) was established in 1991 by Anne Muñoz-Furlong, at a time when information about food allergies was difficult to find. Anne’s daughter was diagnosed with milk and egg allergy, and founding FAAN was a way of providing education and support to the many other parents who needed help managing food allergy.

FAAN is now the most trusted source of information, programs, and resources related to food allergy and anaphylaxis. Its membership now stands at approximately 22,000 worldwide and includes families, dietitians, nurses, physicians, school staff, and representatives from government agencies and the food and pharmaceutical industries. FAAN serves as the communication link between the patient and others.–From the website.

“Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) is a national 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization which provides professional case management services to Americans with chronic, life threatening and debilitating illnesses. PAF case managers serve as active liaisons between the patient and their insurer, employer and/or creditors to resolve insurance, job retention and/or debt crisis matters as they relate to their diagnosis also assisted by doctors and healthcare attorneys. Patient Advocate Foundation seeks to safeguard patients through effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of their financial stability. “–From the website.   This national foundation offers patient services and resources that include arbitration and mediation to help patients settle issues related to medica care, medical debt, and job retention.