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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) |
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«The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), a scientific society of over 19,000 laboratory and clinical cancer researchers, was founded in 1907 to facilitate communication and dissemination of knowledge among scientists and others dedicated to the cancer problem; to foster research in cancer and related biomedical sciences; to encourage presentation and discussion of new and important observations in the field; to foster public education, science education, and training; and to advance the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world.»
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International Society of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
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«The main purpose of ISPOG is to join together groups and individuals in an international organization in order to attain the following objectives:
1. to promote the study of psychobiological and psychosocial, ethical and cross-cultural problems in the fields of obstetrics and gynaecology, women's health and reproductive health.
2. to promote education and training in the management of the problems mentioned under the previous paragraph.
3. to encourage the creation of national societies of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology which will promote research, education and training on a national level.
4. to promote and facilitate the dissemination of new information in the fields mentioned before by organizing international congresses and through the official ISPOG publication, the Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology.»
Suecia
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AAHRPP - Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protections |
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«AAHRPP works to protect the rights and welfare of research participants by fostering and advancing the ethical and professional conduct of persons and organizations that engage in research with human participants. AAHRPP achieves its mission by using an accreditation process based on self-assessment, peer review, and education.»
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Acoustic Neuroma Association (ANA) |
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«The Acoustic Neuroma Association provides information and support to patients who have been diagnosed with or experienced an acoustic neuroma or other benign problem affecting the cranial nerves. Patient founded in 1981, ANA is an incorporated, non-profit organization, recognized as such by the IRS, and is supported by contributions from its members. The association also furnishes information on patient rehabilitation to physicians and health care personnel, promotes research on acoustic neuroma, and educates the public regarding symptoms suggestive of acoustic neuroma, thus promoting early diagnosis and successful treatment.»
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ACTIV |
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«ACTIV est une association régie par la loi du 1.7.1901, fondée le 29 février 1988, dont le but est de promouvoir les études cliniques et épidémiologiques, la recherche diagnostique et thérapeutique en pathologie pédiatrique.»
Francia
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Aerospace Medical Association (ASMA) |
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«Apply and advance scientific knowledge to promote and enhance the health, safety and performance of those involved in aerospace and related activities.»
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Afghan Medical Association of America (AMAA) |
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«The AMAA has sent funds to the children hospital, maternity hospital, and basic science teachers. The AMAA facilitated the affiliation agreement between Kabul Medical Institute (KMI) and Loma Linda University (LLU). The work has begun for the professors to teach in KMI. The AMAA has already participated in such education by providing lecture in KMI and donation of books and copy machine to KMI library and female medical education and nursing school.»
Africa
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Alaska Primary Care Association |
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«The Alaska Primary Care Association is a non-profit membership organization founded in 1995 to promote, expand, and optimize access to primary care in the great state of Alaska, particularly for the underserved. Our vision is that all Alaskans shall have access to basic primary health care.»
Alaska
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Allegheny County Medical Society |
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«The Pennsylvania Medical Society established Code Blue Central to support you as you plan local, grassroots efforts to draw public attention to the need for medical liability insurance reform. Check this site regularly for additional resources and updates.»
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Allergy and Enviromental Health Association Nova Scotia |
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«Our objectives are to insure that this environmental assessment process fully addresses the issues of environmentally induced illness/chemical sensitivity, asthma and allergy and protects completely the health and well-being of present and future persons with environmentally induced illness/chemical sensitivity, asthma and allergy.»
Reino Unido
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Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society |
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«Alpha Omega Alpha is the only national honor medical society in the world. Its raison d'etre can be expressed in a phrase: to recognize and perpetuate excellence in the medical profession. As stated in the society's constitution, "Alpha Omega Alpha is organized for educational purposes exclusively and not for profit, and its aims shall be the promotion of scholarship and research in medical schools, the encouragement of a high standard of character and conduct among medical students and graduates, and the recognition of high attainment in medical science, practice, and related fields"»
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Alzheimer Society of Canada |
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«The Alzheimer Society is a not-for-profit Canadian health organization. The three levels of the Society -- national, provincial and local -- work together to form a nationwide network of services to help Canadians affected by Alzheimer Disease.»
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Alzheimer´s Association |
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«Alzheimers disease is a complex disease that affects the brain. Approximately 4 million Americans have this disease. Although many things about Alzheimer?s remain a mystery, research continues to bring us a better understanding of the disease, more accurate diagnoses, and more effective treatments.»
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Alzheimer's Association, Eastern Tennessee Chapter |
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«The Eastern Tennessee Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association provides support and assistance to individuals with Alzheimer's disease, their families and care partners, and supports the National Alzheimer's Association research efforts to prevent, treat and cure Alzheimer's disease.»
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Alzheimer's Association NSW |
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«Alzheimer's Australia is the national peak body for people living with dementia, their families and carers and provides leadership in policy and services.»
Australia
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Ambulatory Pediatric Association |
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«The Ambulatory Pediatric Association is the organization of academic general pediatric health professionals who create, disseminate, and advocate excellence and innovation in education, research, and health care delivery activities that enhance the health and well-being of infants, children, and adolescents in the context of their families and communities.»
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American Academy of Family Physicians |
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«Founded in 1947, its mission is to preserve and promote the science and art of family medicine and to ensure high-quality, cost-effective health care for patients of all ages.»
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American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) |
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«The members are physicians, attorneys, dentists, toxicologists, physical anthropologists, document examiners, psychiatrists, engineers, criminalists, educators, and others who practice, study, and perform research in the forensic sciences.»
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American Academy of Medical Administrators (AAMA) |
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«Founded in 1957, the American Academy of Medical Administrators (AAMA) is the premiere association for healthcare leaders, to enhance their profession and community health. Our mission is to develop excellence in healthcare and leadership.»
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American Academy of Neurological and Orthopaedic Surgeons |
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«The American Academy of Neurological and Orthopaedic
Surgeons is a scientific and educational association of orthopedists and
neurosurgeons that was founded in the year of 1974 to improve the quality of
care and directions for patients in these two major fields of orthopaedics and
neurosurgery by setting high standards for training, credentialing and surgical
education and for the practice of orthopaedics and neurosurgery by teaching,
through the Journal of the American Academy of Neurological and Orthopaedic
Surgery.»
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American Academy of Psychotherapists |
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«American Academy of Psychotherapists (AAP): To enhance the person of the psychotherapist. AAP is a multi-disci- plinary group of caring therapists who are committed to the art and science of psychotherapy.»
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American Ambulance Association |
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«The American Ambulance Association promotes health care policies that ensure excellence in the ambulance services industry and provides research, education, and communications programs to enable members to effectively address the needs of the communities they serve. The American Ambulance Association (AAA) is based in Washington DC. Its ambulance operation members across the United States provide coverage for more than 95 percent of the urban U.S. population with emergency and non-emergency medical transportation services.»
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American Association for Clinical Chemistry |
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«AACC (American Association for Clinical Chemistry) is an international scientific/medical society of clinical laboratory professionals, physicians, research scientists and other individuals involved with clinical chemistry and other clinical laboratory science-related disciplines.»
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American Association for Homecare |
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«The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) is the unified voice that represents all the elements of homecare under one roof - from home medical equipment and respiratory therapy to home health services and from re/hab technology to infusion therapy. AAHomecare is dedicated to working to advance the value and practice of quality health care services at home.»
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American Association for Respiratory Care |
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«Since 1947, the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) has been committed to enhancing your professionalism as a respiratory care practitioner, improving your performance on the job, and helping you broaden the scope of knowledge essential to your success. With more than 35,000 members nationwide, the AARC is the only professional society for respiratory therapists in hospitals and with home care companies, managers of respiratory and cardiopulmonary services, and educators who provide respiratory care training.»
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American Association for the History of Medicine (AAHM) |
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«The AAHM is North America's oldest continuously functioning scholarly organization devoted to the study of all aspects of the history of the health professions, disease, public health, and related subjects. It is comprised of professional historians, practicing health professionals, librarians and archivists in the history of the health sciences, graduate students and students actively seeking professional degrees. Its annual meetings occur each spring and include, over a two and a half day period, a wealth of workshops, plenary sessions, and competitively peer-reviewed scholarly papers.»
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American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases |
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«The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases represents more than 2,400 physicians, researchers, and allied hepatology health professionals. Throughout the Association's history, the members have been committed to the Association's vision and mission, and have strived to achieve the goals, objectives and principles, set forth by the leadership. For generations, AASLD has been a catalyst for the investigation and treatment of liver diseases. AASLD upholds the standards of the profession and fosters research that generates improved treatment options for the millions of patients with liver disease.»
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American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) |
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«American Association of Blood Banks is an international association of blood banks, including hospital and community blood centers, transfusion and transplantation services and individuals involved in activities related to transfusion and transplantation medicine. The AABB supports high standards of medical, technical and administrative performance, scientific investigation, clinical application and education. It is dedicated to encouraging the voluntary donation of blood and other tissues and organs through education, public information and research. AABB member facilities are responsible for collecting virtually all of the nation?s blood supply and transfusing more than 80 percent. More than 2,200 institutions (community and hospital blood banks, hospital transfusion services and laboratories) and 8,500 individuals are members of the AABB, including physicians, scientists, administrators, medical technologists, blood donor recruiters and public relations personnel. Members are located in all 50 states and 80 foreign countries. AABB?s active membership provides direction to the Association through its elected Board of Directors, and more than 30 committees of volunteer professionals.»
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American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) |
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«Founded in 1985, the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) is dedicated to the professional development of its members, through information, networking, and educational opportunities. Central to the mission is the improvement in the quality of life for patients and their families.»
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American Association of Clinical Anatomists |
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«The American Association of Clinical Anatomists advances the science and art of clinical anatomy. It encourages research and publication in the field and maintaining high standards in the teaching of anatomy. Clinical anatomy is defined as anatomy in all its aspects - gross, histologic, developmental and neurologic as applied to clinical practice, the application of anatomic principles to the solution of clinical problems and/or the application of clinical observations to expand anatomic knowledge.»
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American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM). |
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«Podiatric Medicine. It is all about feet and ankles, the parts of the body that take a pounding every day. When a quarterback gets "turf toe", he might see a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). When a child suffers from "flat feet", he or she might see a DPM. When diabetics have poor circulation in their feet, they might see a DPM.»
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American Association of Diabetes Educators |
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«The AADE is a multi-disciplinary professional membership organization dedicated to advancing the practice of:
diabetes self-management training and care as integral components of health care for persons with diabetes and lifestyle management for the prevention of diabetes.»
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American Association of Drugless Practitioners |
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«The American Alternative Medical Association is a division of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners Certification & Accreditation Board, which was established in 1990. The AAMA is dedicated to promote an enhanced professional image and prestige among doctors of traditional and non-traditional therapies and methodologies.»
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American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine |
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«The primary goal of the AAEM is to serve physicians who diagnose and treat patients with disorders of muscle and nerve, extend the knowledge of electrodiagnostic medicine, and improve the quality of patient care. This will be accomplished through programs in education, research, and quality assurance. The AAEM has a seat in the American Medical Association's (AMA) House of Delegates and is a national medical society member of the Specialty and Services Society (SSS) of the AMA.»
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American Association of Eye and Ear Hospitals (AAEEH) |
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«The American Association of Eye And Ear Hospitals is comprised of the premier centers for specialized eye and ear procedures in the world. Association members are major referral centers, offering some of the most innovative teaching programs in the country, and routinely treat the most severely ill eye and ear patients. The mission of these specialty institutions requires them to maintain leading edge technologies, enabling them to provide highly specialized services not available in general acute care hospitals.»
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American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) |
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«For the last 32 years, the AAGL has educated the world's finest endoscopic surgeons while improving the lives of women everywhere. This global commitment to women's health care is embodied in our continuing medical education of physicians and professionals to further promote the well-documented high standards of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.»
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