Contagious redirects here. For the Isley Brothers song of that name, see Contagious (song).
A disease is an abnormal condition of the body or mind that causes discomfort, dysfunction, or distress to the person afflicted or those in contact with the person. Sometimes the term is used broadly to include injuries, disabilities, syndromes, infections, symptoms, deviant behaviors, and atypical variations of structure and function, while in other contexts these may be considered distinguishable categories.
Pathology is the study of diseases. The subject of systematic classification of diseases is referred to as nosology. The broader body of knowledge about human diseases and their treatments is medicine. Many similar (and a few of the same) conditions or processes can affect animals (wild or domestic). The study of diseases affecting animals is veterinary medicine. Plants as well can suffer from a variety of processes such as infection, nutrient deficiency, or deleterious mutation. The study of diseases affecting plants is termed plant pathology.
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Brain Injury Association of Illinois - Not-for-profit, statewide membership organization comprised of people with brain injuries, family members, friends and professionals. Includes mission, events calendar, programs and day camps, and contacts.
Meta Description: [ The Brain Injury Association of Illinois ]
Children's Oncology Services of Illinois - Provides camping and other experiences for children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer and leukemia, as well as survivors of childhood cancers. Includes a calendar of events and a chatroom.
Meta Description: [ Children's Oncology Services, through One Step At A Time camps and other programs, provide educational, social and physical development services to children with cancer ]
For Autistic Kids Foundation - Raise funds to broaden public awareness and understanding of autism and for the research of early detection. Events calendar, and donation form provided.
HFI - Hemophilia of Illinois - Supports those affected by hemophilia, related bleeding disorders, and complications of these disorders or their treatment. Activities and events, programs and services offered are featured. Offices in Chicago.
Meta Description: [ Hemophilia Foundation of Illinois is dedicated to improving the quality of life for persons affected by hemophilia and related blood disorders. ]
Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) - Offers support programs and services, events and activities to enrich the lives and meet the needs of the deaf community. Includes overview of offerings, membership, and the Miss Deaf Illinois Pageant.
Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission - State agency that provides details of services including training, education, and consultation, information and referral services. Also, strives to remove communication barriers and improve accessibility, and establish interpreter standards, evaluation, and certification.
Meta Description: [ Easy access to Illinois services and information ]
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Illinois Parents of Blind Children - Assisting families of blind children through education, advocacy, referral, and support.
Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness - Provides public resources for safety and care of eyes, along with eye disease. Includes The Visionary, a publication that explores research projects, issues and news of interest.
Meta Description: [ Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness is dedicated to the care, protection and preservation of sight through education, information and research ]
Illinois Supervisors of Programs for Hard of Hearing/Deaf Individuals - Offering announcements, job listings, and listing of supervisors via a state map.
JDRF Illinois - Chicago-based state chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Includes information on the city's annual walk, donation and volunteer resources, advocacy programs, newsletter, and contacts.
Katy Hubbell beats Aplastic Anemia - Personal page of this young resident that won her battle against Severe Aplastic Anemia.
Meta Description: [ This site is dedicated to Katy Hubbell's battle to survive Aplastic Anemia, Lymphoma and a Bone Marrow Transplant. She was victorious! ]
Lupus Foundation of Illinois - Provides information and resources that will help site visitors better understand and manage this disease. Online store, donations, facts and figures, sponsors, and contacts are featured.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the Lupus Foundation of Illinois on the World Wide Web. Whether you are a long time or newly diagnosed lupus patient, or the family member or friend of a patient, this website will provide you with information and resources that will help you better understand and manage this disease. ]
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Illinois - Supports patients and the families of this auto-immune disorder in the greater Chicagoland area, and residents throughout Illinois, Northwest Indiana and Iowa. Includes news, support groups, events calendar, donations, and contacts.
Meta Description: [ Information and Services for Myasthenia Gravis for Illinois Residents. ]
National Kidney Foundation of Illinois - Funds medical research for kidney and urinary disease and organ donation. An affiliate of the National Kidney Foundation.
Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois - Seeks to enhance the quality of life for people with sickle cell disease and their families. Includes information on healthcare programs and services, events calendar, and contacts.
Meta Description: [ The Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois' (SCDAI) primary mission is to enhance the quality of life for people with sickle cell disease and their families. To effectively achieve this goal, SCDAI acts as an advocate for improved health care and service. ]
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