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• www.venous-info.com or www.dvt.net
This site is sponsored by the AVF, an international consortium of venous and lymphatic specialists committed to improving patient care through the exchange of education and information.

• www.venousdigest.com
VENOUSDIGEST is a journal dedicated to improved care for patients with venous problems. Here, you'll find abstracts of current literature with comments by highly regarded authorities.

• www.veins1.com
Get all the latest news on vein care and technological advances, plus patient stories. Find a vein doctor near you. Participate in the veins forum or a Q&A session with a vein specialist.

• www.phlebology.org
Education, information and a newsletter are featured on a web site devoted to the field of medicine that focuses on diseases of the veins.

• www.medicinenet.com
You'll find healthcare information on everything from diseases and conditions to procedures and tests at this physician-produced site.

• www.intelihealth.com
This web site features Harvard Medical School's consumer health information, disease management, risk assessment, online purchasing of medical products, advice, guides, and an "ask the doctor" section.

• www.drkoop.com
Health resources and news, community message boards, links to health products and a medical encyclopedia are what this site is all about.

• www.mayohealth.org
Here, you'll find comprehensive resources for medical conditions, health news, answers from Mayo specialists, a personal health scorecard, health decision guides, and a newsletter.

• www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus
A unique service of the National Library of Medicine, this site contains information on medical conditions, diseases and wellness, as well as a variety of other resources, including a medical encyclopedia, a glossary of medical terms and drug information.

• www.lymphnet.org
This is the official website is of the National Lymphedema Network (NLN), an internationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and guidance to lymphedema patients, health care professionals and the general public, as well as supporting research into the causes and alternative treatments for this often incapacitating, long-neglected condition. Content includes specific information on the prevention and management of primary and secondary lymphedema.