| McGraw-Hill Companies |
Get a big picture look at metabolic syndrome in a printable PDF file entitled, Getting Tough with Metabolic Syndrome |
| American Academy of Family Physicians |
The American Academy of Family Physicians is an excellent resource for information on metabolic syndrome, it components, and practical advice on prevention and treatment:
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| The American Association for Clinical Chemistry |
The American Association for Clinical Chemistry partners with several other organizations to develop Lab Tests Online, a comprehensive list and description of lab tests that may be ordered by your doctor, whether it is for routine care or diagnostic purposes. Lab tests related to Metabolic Syndrome are discussed in detail. |
| The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) web site provides information on diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and blood. Metabolic Syndrome is listed in their directory of disorders because of its close association with heart and vascular disease. |
| The American Heart Association |
Information on this site can help you increase your understanding of metabolic syndrome and its underlying causes. |
| The American Diabetes Association |
The American Diabetes Association is dedicated to the prevention and cure of diabetes, as well as improving the lives of everyone affected by the disease. They strongly support scientific research into the causes and precursors of the disease, and act as advocates for diabetes patients and their families. |
| The Obesity Society |
The Obesity Society is dedicated to the study and treatment of obesity. In addition to promoting research and advocating for change, its mission includes keeping the medical community and public informed of new advances. |
| American Society of Hypertension, Inc. |
The American Society of Hypertension, Inc (ASH) was founded in 1985 as a Society dedicated to clinical and basic research, and education in hypertension, related cardiovascular disease and vascular health. Their site has an excellent section of resources titled "About Hypertension". |
