(Circulation. 2004;110:e15-e18.) © 2004 American Heart Association, Inc. Elizabeth A. Varga, MS; Stephan Moll, MD

Welcome to the National Center for Health Statistics' Web site, a rich source of information about America's health. As the Nation's principal health statistics agency, we compile statistical information to guide actions and policies to improve the health of our people. We are a unique public resource for health information–-a critical element of public health and health policy.

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Compassion & Choices maintains the mission of improving care and choices at the end of life. Our combined strength ideally positions us to make the greatest strides yet in our quest.

Anxiety can be a normal "alarm system" alerting you to danger. Your heart beats fast. Your palms get sweaty. Your mind races. Sometimes anxiety can give you energy to get things done. But anxiety can get out of control and make you feel afraid for no reason. Copyright © 2006 American Academy of Family Physicians.

Hanne Vogensen presents a case study which outlines the care of a Danish leg ulcer patient. Hanne Vogensen, RN is a Tissue Viability Specialist, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark. Article accepted for publication: June 2006

Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMT InfoNet) is working with staff at the National Cancer Institute to identify the greatest challenges facing patients who have, or have had, chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD).

Women's health is an increasingly important field of medicine. Here you'll find in-depth articles on women's health issues such as chronic pelvic pain, fibroids, menstrual problems, and menopause.

The MAGIC Foundation is a national non-profit organization created to provide support services for the families of children afflicted with a wide variety of chronic and/or critical disorders, syndromes and diseases that affect a child's growth. Since its inception the Foundation has grown to include support services for adults who were also impacted by these disorders.

ASH provides a wide variety of information and resources for patients with blood disorders, such as links to patient support groups, free access to Hematology (containing current disease-specific information), and a Find a Hematologist feature to help match patients with practicing hematologists in their area.

The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association is dedicated to the eradication of autoimmune diseases and the alleviation of suffering and the socioeconomic impact of autoimmunity through fostering and facilitating collaboration in the areas of education, research, and patient services in an effective, ethical and efficient manner.