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Groups focused on Gastronterology and Hepatology.

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• Alpha 1 Association

  http://www.alpha1.org/
  Organization which attempts to identify those affected by alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency and to improve their quality of their lives through support, education, advocacy and research.

• American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)

  http://www.aasld.org/
  A nonprofit, member organization serving the educational and scientific needs of its physicians, researchers, and scientists, who are striving to prevent and cure diseases of the liver and biliary tract.

• American Board of Internal Medicine

  http://www.abim.org/
  Includes information on certification, examinations, policies, and publications of the ABIM subspecialties (eg. internal medicine, gastroenterology).

• American College of Gastroenterology

  http://www.acg.gi.org/
  Organization involved in study and treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. The College promotes medical education and attempts to meet the needs of clinical gastroenterology practitioners.

• American Gastroenterological Association

  http://www.gastro.org/
  Organization of physicians, researchers and educators whose primary practice or research involves the functions and disorders of the digestive system. Provides information on new developments, jobs available, and a free medicine database.

• American Liver Foundation

  http://www.liverfoundation.org/
  Provides information about liver in health and disease, research funding, and patient related information.

• American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

  http://www.asge.org/
  Represents gastroenterologists, surgeons, and other digestive health specialists who are committed to diagnosis and treatment of GI disease through the appropriate use of endoscopic techniques.

• American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP)

  http://www.asbp.org/
  National medical society of licensed physicians offering specialized programs in the medical treatment of obesity (bariatrics), weight loss and dieting.

• American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

  http://www.fascrs.org/
  Society of board certified surgeons. Promotes the science and practice of treatment of patients. Search for a surgeon, research, newsletter, and membership information.

• Canadian Association of Gastroenterology

  http://www.cag-acg.org/
  Organization of gastroenterology practitioners and researchers based in Canada.

• Canadian Digestive Health Foundation

  http://www.cdhf.ca/
  Dedicated to public education and promoting research to improve quality of life of Canadians with digestive disorders and their families.

• CCFA: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America

  http://www.ccfa.org/
  American organization focused on improving the quality of life of people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis through research. Provides information for both physicians and patients.

• Digestive Disease National Coalition

  http://ddnc.org/
  The DDNC is an advocacy organization comprised of the major national voluntary and professional societies concerned with digestive diseases. Read about the organization and their mission and goals.

• Digestive Disease Week

  http://www.ddw.org/
  Organization of practitioners focused on digestive diseases.

• European Association for the Study of the Liver

  http://www.easl.eu/
  Promotes hepatology research, public awareness of liver disease, and physician education. Publishes 'The Journal of Hepatology.' Selected articles available online.

• Helicobacter Pylori Foundation

  http://www.helico.com/
  Dedicated to providing latest information about Helicobacter pylori, its diagnosis, treatment and clinical correlations.

• International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD)

  http://www.iffgd.org/
  A nonprofit education and research organization whose mission is to inform, assist, and support people affected by functional gastrointestinal disorders or bowel incontinence.

• International Liver Transplantation Society

  http://www.ilts.org/
  Organization focused on promoting education and research by disseminating and exchanging information related to liver transplantation within the medical community, as well as to the public

• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

  http://www.niddk.nih.gov/
  Conducts and supports research on kidney, urologic, hematologic, digestive, metabolic and endocrine diseases, as well as on diabetes and nutrition.

• North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

  http://www.naspghan.org/
  Advances the understanding of the normal development and physiology of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver in infants, children, and adolescents.

• Pediatric / Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Association (PAGER)

  http://www.reflux.org/
  Non-profit organization that provides information and support to parents, patients and doctors about Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER).

• Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract

  http://www.ssat.com/
  The objectives of the society are to stimulate and foster the development of surgical techniques with a focus on diseases of the alimentary tract. Includes practice guidelines for a few digestive diseases.

• Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons

  http://www.sages.org/
  Professional society and CME meeting, representing board certified surgeons who use endoscopy and laparoscopy as an integral part of their treatment of patients.

• The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

  http://www.sls.org/
  Non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring the highest standards for the practice of laparoscopy, endoscopy and minimally-invasive surgery.

• World Gastroenterology Organisation

  http://www.worldgastroenterology.org/
  Organization with focus on development of gastroenterology worldwide by supporting interaction between affiliated gastroenterological associations and by supporting research, education and ethics.

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