Alpha 1 Awareness Alliance - http://www.kama.u-net.com
A site where members of the medical professions and the public can find information about alpha 1-antitrypsin- deficiency. Includes news, reports and links. |
Alpha-1 Advocacy Alliance - http://www.alpha1advocacy.org/index.html
Offers information about this disorder, resources for medical support, advocacy, public policy, health tips, and free membership. |
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Association - http://www.alpha1.org
Non-profit organization offering information and support to patients, caregivers, and families effected by this disease. |
Canadian Liver Foundation: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency - http://www.liver.ca/Liver_Disease/Childrens_Liver_Diseases/Alpha1_Antitrypsin_Deficiency.aspx
Reviews the cause, symptoms, risk of lung and liver disease, and treatment. |
Late Manifestation of Alpha-1-antitrypsin Deficiency in the Adult - http://www.ikp.unibe.ch/lab2/A1AT.html
Literature review of late manifestations including hepatic decompensation and hepatocellular cancer in alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency. |
MedicineNet - http://www.medicinenet.com/alpha_1_antitrypsin_deficiency/article.htm
An Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency article with details such as what it is, normal lungs and how they work, smoking, risk factors, how it is inherited, signs, symptoms and treatment. |
Patient UK - http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc.asp?doc=90
A list of resources and support for persons living in the UK who are interested in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. |
Pediatric Oncall - http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/diseasesandcondition/alpha1deficiency.asp
Offers a description of alpha–l antitrypsin, including the affects on the liver and how it presents. |
Spiderspun - http://www.spiderspun.net
A haven for those affected by Alpha-1 Antirypsin Deficiency. Facts, chat rooms, assistance programs, and reference material. |
Understanding Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000120.htm
Information on signs and symptoms of this disorder, as well as risk factors and treatment. |