Search Results: MCH Organizations

Annotation: The Endocrine Society supports research, study, and clinical practice in endocrinology. More than 9,000 members in 78 countries perform research on the fundamental physiology and clinical aspects of endocrine glands and disorders. Together these scientists, educators, clinicians, practicing MD's, nurses and students who make up the organization membership represent all basic, applied and clinical interests in endocrinology. The society works to foster a greater understanding of endocrinology among health practitioners and the public, promotes the interests of endocrinologists in national research and health policy, provides continuing education, and sponsors an annual meeting. Publications include a newsletter, and four journals: Endocrinology, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, Endocrine Reviews, and Molecular Endocrinology. Services to consumers also include referrals.

Keywords: Endocrine disorders

Annotation: The Intersex Society of North America (ISNA) is a public awareness, education, and advocacy organizations that works to create a world free of shame, secrecy, and unwanted surgery for intersex people (individuals born with anatomy or physiology that differs from cultural ideals of male and female). ISNA publishes a newsletter and offers referrals, publications, and reference information to consumers. Spanish-language materials are available.

Keywords: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Consumers, Endocrine sexual disorders, Gonadal dysgenesis, Hermaphroditism, Informatoin sources, Klinefelters syndrome, Reference materials, Sex differentiation disorders, Testicular feminization

Annotation: The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) supports a wide range of medical research through grants to universities and other medical research institutions across the country. The Institute also supports government scientists who conduct basic, translational and clinical research across a broad spectrum of research topics and serious, chronic diseases and conditions related to the institute's mission. In addition, the NIDDK supports research training for students and scientists at various stages of their careers and a range of education and outreach programs to bring science-based information to patients and their families, health care professionals and the public.

Keywords: Diabetes, Cystic fibrosis, Digestive system diseases, Endocrine disorders, Information dissemination, Kidney diseases, Medical research, Medical research, Metabolic diseases