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| American Urological Association | |
| 1000 Corporate Boulevard | |
| Linthicum, MD 21090 | |
| Phone: | 1-866-RING AUA (1-866-746-4282) toll-free (U.S. only) (410) 689-3700 |
| Fax: | (410) 689-3800 |
| E-mail: | aua@auanet.org |
| Web Address: | www.auanet.org, www.urologyhealth.org |
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The American Urological Association (AUA) is an educational nonprofit organization that conducts activities to help members stay current on the latest research and best practices in the field of urology. The AUA provides a public education Web site as well as a wide range of services for members. |
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| American Urological Association Foundation | |
| 1000 Corporate Boulevard | |
| Suite 410 | |
| Linthicum, MD 21090 | |
| Phone: | 1-866-746-4282 toll-free (410) 689-3700 |
| Fax: | (410) 689-3800 |
| E-mail: | auafoundation@auafoundation.org |
| Web Address: | www.auafoundation.org |
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The mission of the American Urological Association Foundation is to prevent, find cures for, and educate the general public and health professionals about urologic diseases and disorders. The foundation has toll-free information lines to answer questions about urologic diseases and disorders. Its Web site is now paired with UrologyHealth.org, which offers patient information about urology. |
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| National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) | |
| 31 Center Drive MSC 2560 | |
| Building 31, Room 9A06 | |
| Bethesda, MD 20892-2560 | |
| E-mail: | dkwebmaster@extra.niddk.nih.gov |
| Web Address: | www.niddk.nih.gov |
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The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health, conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health, particularly the diseases of internal medicine. NIDDK sponsors the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), which provides information about diseases of the kidneys and urologic system to people with these diseases and their families, health professionals, and the public. |
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| National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse | |
| 3 Information Way | |
| Bethesda, MD 20892-3580 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-891-5390 |
| Fax: | (703) 738-4929 |
| E-mail: | nkudic@info.niddk.nih.gov |
| Web Address: | http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/about/index.htm |
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The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), a federal agency, is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). NIDDK is part of the National Institutes of Health under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The clearinghouse provides information about diseases of the kidneys and urologic system to people with kidney and urologic disorders and to their families, to health professionals, and to the public. NKUDIC answers inquiries; develops, reviews, and distributes publications; and works closely with professional and patient organizations and government agencies to coordinate resources about kidney and urologic diseases. |
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| National Kidney Foundation | |
| 30 East 33rd Street | |
| New York, NY 10016 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-622-9010 (212) 889-2210 |
| Fax: | (212) 689-9261 |
| Web Address: | www.kidney.org |
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The National Kidney Foundation offers consumer pamphlets and other information and can provide the addresses and phone numbers of local offices. |
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| Last updated: | June 15, 2007 |
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| Author: | Kathe Gallagher, MSW |
| Reviewed By: | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine, Philip Belitsky, MD, FRCSC - Urology |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman |
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