Web Directory

» Alpha 1 Awareness Alliance
   A site where members of the medical professions and the public can find information about A1AD. Includes news, reports and links.
   http://www.kama.u-net.com

» Alpha-1 Advocacy Alliance
   Offers information about this disorder, resources for medical support, advocacy, public policy, health tips, and free membership.
   http://www.alpha1advocacy.org/index.html

» Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Association
   Non-profit organization offering information and support to patients, caregivers, and families effected by this disease.
   http://www.alpha1.org

» Alpha-1 Foundation
   Aims to increase research and to find a cure for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. Includes information on the condition for both families and healthcare providers, details of research and information on how members of the public can help.
   http://www.alpha-1foundation.org/

» Canadian Liver Foundation: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
   Reviews the cause, symptoms, risk of lung and liver disease, and treatment.
   http://www.liver.ca/Liver_Disease/Childrens_Liver_Diseases/Alpha1_Antitrypsin_Deficiency.aspx

» Late Manifestation of Alpha-1-antitrypsin Deficiency in the Adult
   Literature review of late manifestations including hepatic decompensation and hepatocellular cancer in alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency.
   http://www.ikp.unibe.ch/lab2/A1AT.html

» MedicineNet
   An Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency article with details such as what it is, normal lungs and how they work, smoking, risk factors, how it is inherited, signs, symptoms and treatment.
   http://www.medicinenet.com/alpha_1_antitrypsin_deficiency/article.htm

» Merck Manual: Alpha1-Antitrypsin Deficiency1
   Provides information including description, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Explains what alpha1-antitrypsin is and why it is important.
   http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec04/ch045/ch045b.html

» Patient UK
   A list of resources and support for persons living in the UK who are interested in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.
   http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc.asp?doc=90

» Pediatric Oncall
   Offers a description of alpha–l antitrypsin, including the effects on the liver and how it presents.
   http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/diseasesandcondition/alpha1deficiency.asp

» Spiderspun
   A haven for those affected by Alpha-1 Antirypsin Deficiency. Facts, chat rooms, assistance programs, and reference material.
   http://www.spiderspun.net

» Understanding Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
   Information on signs and symptoms of this disorder, as well as risk factors and treatment.
   http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000120.htm

» University of Cambridge
   Laboratory in Cambridge, UK, researching the cause and treatment of alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency.
   http://www.cimr.cam.ac.uk/investigators/lomas/profile.html

» University of Iowa College of Medicine: AAT Deficiency
   Provides information on this genetic disorder that can cause life-threatening lung or liver disease.
   http://www.uihealthcare.com/topics/medicaldepartments/internalmedicine/aatdeficiency/index.html

» Wikipedia: Alpha 1-antitrypsin Deficiency
   Encyclopedia article on this autosomal genetic disorder caused by defective production of alpha 1-antitrypsin.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_1-antitrypsin_deficiency