Supplement: Organizations for Autoimmune Diseases

Organizations for Autoimmune DiseasesThis sampling of international associations, foundations, and societies focused on various autoimmune diseases reveals the group efforts that benefit patients and researchers. Although many other organizations exist, the ones listed here provide informative Web sites with frequent updates. American Autoimmune Related Diseases Associationwww.aarda.org AARDA pursues the eradication of autoimmune diseases, as well as the alleviation

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American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association
www.aarda.org
AARDA pursues the eradication of autoimmune diseases, as well as the alleviation of suffering and the socioeconomic impact of autoimmunity. To reach these goals, AARDA facilitates collaborations in education, research, and patient services.

American Diabetes Foundation
www.diabetes.org
Founded in 1940, this organization describes itself as "the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy." It funds research, publishes scientific findings, runs a call center that provides answers to diabetes-related questions, and provides other services.

Arthritis Foundation
www.arthritis.org
The Arthritis Foundation works with the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions through advocacy, programs, services, and research.

Arthritis Society
www.arthritis.ca
This is Canada's only nonprofit organization focused on arthritis research, programs, and patient care. It includes nearly 1,000 community branches across Canada.

British Society for Rheumatology www.rheumatology.org.ukThis society works to improve awareness and understanding of arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. It ...

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