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Dedicated to providing latest information about Helicobacter pylori, its diagnosis, treatment and clinical correlations.
http://www.helico.com/

Professional society and CME meeting, representing board certified surgeons who use endoscopy and laparoscopy as an integral part of their treatment of patients.
http://www.sages.org/

Professional organization whose members are involved in the provision of clinical nutrition therapies, including parenteral and enteral nutrition.
http://www.clinnutr.org/

Organization involved in study and treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. The College promotes medical education and attempts to meet the needs of clinical gastroenterology practitioners.
http://www.acg.gi.org

The site includes information on certification, examinations, policies, and publications of the ABIM subspecialties(eg. internal medicine, gastroenterology).
http://www.abim.org/

A nonprofit education and research organization whose mission is to inform, assist, and support people affected by functional gastrointestinal disorders or bowel incontinence.
http://www.iffgd.org/

A nonprofit, member organization serving the educational and scientific needs of its physicians, researchers, and scientists, who are striving to prevent and cure diseases of the liver and biliary tract.
http://www.aasld.org/

Organization with focus on development of gastroenterology worldwide by supporting interaction between affiliated gastroenterological associations and by supporting research, education and ethics.
http://www.omge.org/

Organization which attempts to identify those affected by alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency and to improve their quality of their lives through support, education, advocacy and research.
http://www.alpha1.org

Advances the understanding of the normal development and physiology of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver in infants, children, and adolescents.
http://www.naspghan.org

Provides information about liver in health and disease, research funding, and patient related information.
http://www.liverfoundation.org/

Conducts and supports research on kidney, urologic, hematologic, digestive, metabolic and endocrine diseases, as well as on diabetes and nutrition.
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/index.htm

Organization focused on promoting education and research by disseminating and exchanging information related to liver transplantation within the medical community, as well as to the public
http://www.ilts.org/

Organization of physicians, researchers and educators whose primary practice or research involves the functions and disorders of the digestive system. Provides information on new developments, jobs available, and a free medicine database.
http://www.gastro.org

American organization focused on improving the quality of life of people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis through research. Provides information for both physicians and patients.
http://www.ccfa.org/

Organization of gastroenterology practitioners and researchers based in Canada.
http://www.cag-acg.org/

Organization of practitioners focused on digestive diseases.
http://www.ddw.org/

International organization which participates in promotion of the study and advancement of gastrointestinal endoscopy and works to establish standards of practice and training in endoscopy.
http://www.omed.org

The objectives of the society are to stimulate and foster the development of surgical techniques with a focus on diseases of the alimentary tract. Includes practice guidelines for a few digestive diseases.
http://www.ssat.com/

Organization which addresses the needs of individuals affected by gastrointestinal motility disorders. Their goal is to inform, and support families and healthcare providers dealing with these disorders.
http://www.tiac.net/users/aphs/

Represents a multidisciplinary group of doctors, scientists and health care providers whose expertise focuses on the liver. Committed to improving quality of health care, support education, promote research, and provide a forum for research.
http://www.lhsc.on.ca/casl/

Non-profit, national voluntary health organization whose mission is to fight hepatitis C through prevention, early detection, support, appropriate treatment and comfort.
http://www.hepatitiscsociety.com/home.htm

Focused on the certifying activities of the Board and is complete with examination, handbook, applications, and resource information.
http://www.cbgna.org/

Represents gastroenterologists, surgeons, and other digestive health specialists who are committed to diagnosis and treatment of GI disease through the appropriate use of endoscopic techniques.
http://www.asge.org/

Non-profit organization that provides information and support to parents, patients and doctors about Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER).
http://www.reflux.org/reflux/paghomfa.nsf/($WebPage)/frahome.htm

Dedicated to public education and promoting research to improve quality of life of Canadians with digestive disorders and their families.
http://www.cdhf.ca

Clinical Society for the Doctors of all specialities in Cochin, India.
http://ccsociety.topcities.com

National medical society of licensed physicians offering specialized programs in the medical treatment of obesity (bariatrics), weight loss and dieting.
http://www.asbp.org/

Publishes "Journal of Hepatology", with full-text articles online.
http://www.easl.ch

Society of board certified surgeons. Promotes the science and practice of treatment of patients. Search for a surgeon, research, newsletter, and membership information.
http://www.fascrs.org/

Volunteer based organization which provides information to patients and physicians about hemochromatosis.
http://www.cdnhemochromatosis.ca/

Non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring the highest standards for the practice of laparoscopy, endoscopy and minimally-invasive surgery.
http://www.sls.org