Association of British specialists aimed mainly at professionals but with some patient information. Includes factsheets and directory service.
http://www.rheumatology.org.uk/

Guide to the formation of this organisation with details of its current studies and aims, with contact details.
http://www.med.ic.ac.uk/divisions/template_divisions_general.asp?id=10

Incorporates the Bloomsbury Rheumatology Unit. Find an introduction to the research and details of courses and published findings.
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/medicine/bloomsbury-rheumatology/

Abstracts of articles and tables of contents for issues of the journal from January 1996.
http://www.oup.co.uk/jnls/list/brheum/hdb/

Resource for patients and their families. Covers definitions, treatments and advice on rheumatoid, sciatica and connective tissue diseases.
http://rheumb.bham.ac.uk/primer.html

See the Patient Information pages for details of arthritis, lupus and vasculitis. There is also an interactive site for children with arthritis.
http://rheumb.bham.ac.uk/

Aims to increase understanding of the disease and to pioneer new research, working in conjunction with the Arthritis Research Campaign.
http://rheuma.bham.ac.uk/

Find details of its studies into the treatment of rheumatic disease and information about current research projects and staff members.
http://www.medschl.cam.ac.uk/rheumatology/

Find out about its research into new treatments and links with the Arthritis Research Campaign. Has a restricted student area.
http://www.bris.ac.uk/Depts/Rheumatology/

Offers training and research in the study of rheumatism, arthritis, and disorders of the joints, muscles and ligaments. Find staff contacts.
http://www.med.ic.ac.uk/divisions/template_divisions_units.asp?id=15

Division of the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, read about its current research work and its links with other medical charities and groups.
http://www.med.ic.ac.uk/divisions/template_divisions_departments.asp?id=91

Read about the courses on a range of disciplines including psychology and psychosocial rheumatology. Plus link to the Centre for Social Justice.
http://www.coventry.ac.uk/acad/hss/

WEB DIRECTORY (US)

Information for families, patients and medical specialist on the subjects of childhood arthritis, lupus and other diseases of immune system and connective tissues.
http://www.wp.com/pedsrheum

Central meeting place for the profession with moderated member-only discussion groups and practice guidelines.
http://www.rheumatology.org/index.asp

American College of Rheumatology outlines symptoms and conditions which may require the care or consultation of a rheumatologist.
http://www.rheumatology.org/research/guidelines/refer/refer.html

Services offered by the Los Angeles company include antinuclear antibody (ANA) and other autoimmunity tests, serum banking, and specimen collection.
http://www.rdlinc.com/

Clinical-research trial will test an investigational medication developed to help sufferers of dry eyes. Get facts about the condition, from stats to patient profiles.
http://www.dryeyestudy.com/

Read a summary of a study which found that the antibiotic was a safe and effective treatment for mild to moderate rheumatoid arthritis.
http://www.rheumatology.org/research/hotline/minocycline.htm

Fact sheet describes the causes, risk factors, symptoms and treatment of this degenerative bone disorder.
http://www.rheumatology.org/patients/factsheet/osteopor.html

Fact sheet describes the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this autoimmune disorder, which causes dry eyes and mouth.
http://www.rheumatology.org/patients/factsheet/sjogrens.html

Fact sheet offers a concise description of the joint disease's causes, diagnosis, treatment, management and health impact.
http://www.rheumatology.org/patients/factsheet/oa.html

Fact sheet describes the types, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this inflammatory arthritis associated with psoriasis.
http://www.rheumatology.org/patients/factsheet/psoriati.html

Fact sheet describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of these two inflammatory conditions.
http://www.rheumatology.org/patients/factsheet/tendin.html

Describes the causes, diagnosis, treatment and impacts on health of this ailment.
http://www.rheumatology.org/patients/factsheet/pseudo-g.html

Answers general questions posed by patients taking the drug. Find out how long the drug takes to work and why blood tests are necessary.
http://www.rheumatology.org.nz/nz09004.htm

Provides the 1980 criteria for the classification of acute arthritis of primary gout.
http://www.rheumatology.org/research/classification/gout.html

Resource for patients and their families. Covers definitions, treatments and advice on rheumatoid, sciatica and connective tissue diseases.
http://rheumb.bham.ac.uk/primer.html

Includes a knowledge self assessment test, an overview of the common disease states, and referral guidelines.
http://www.goldscout.com/

Encourages patient self-education. Provides simple explanations, related articles and a glossary.
http://www.sunnybrook.utoronto.ca/~elfstrom/arthritis/

Canadian peer-reviewed journal giving table of contents for this months issue and an archive of past issues.
http://www.jrheum.com/