Cleidocranial Dysplasia / Rubber Man / Marie-Sainton disease / Mutational Dysostosis

Cleidocranial Dysplasia, also called the Marie-Sainton disease or Mutational Dysostosis, is a congenital hereditary disorder when the collar bones (cleido) and the bones of the head (cranial) fail to develop normally. People with cleidocranial dysplasia are sometimes called rubber men because of they have loose joints and are sometimes able to touch their shoulders together in front of the body.

This cleidocranial dysplasia support group will let you get in touch with other people who have loved ones with the condition, and contact doctors and therapists also.

Club Foot / Talipes / Talipes Equinovarus

Club foot or talipes, or talipes equinovarus is a congenital abnormality of the foot in which the foot is turned inward, and sometimes the ankle is turned down where the sole of the foot should be. The condition is not painful, but can cause difficulty in walking and discomfort as the child grows.

Join this online support group for people with club feet and their families and doctors to meet others who have coped with this condition and who can help you.

Cold Sores/ Fever Blisters / Recurrent Herpes Labialis

Cold sores are tiny and painful blisters filled with fluid. Triggered by a virus, they generally appear around the lips, nose or mouth. They are also known as fever blisters.

Want to learn how to manage cold sores? Or better, how to avoid them? Pick up easy tips and medical advice on cold sores at this support group.

Colo-rectal Cancer - Management

Colorectal cancer, or cancers of the colon, rectum, and appendix, can be managed today with more sophisticated imaging, surgery and multi-drug therapies. This has greatly improved survival rates for colorectal cancer worldwide.

Join this online group on colorectal cancer management to find out how you can successfully manage and live long with your disease - contact doctors, other sufferers, and people who have recovered from colorectal cancer and their families.

Color Therapy

Color therapy claims to use light energy and its different vibrations (in the different colors) to heal the body. Each color has a certain property (for example, orange is liberating) that can be used to enlighten or transform a person.

Join our online group on color therapy to talk with others interested in color therapy and learn more.

Colorectal Cancer/Colon and Rectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is cancer in the colon, rectum or the appendix. It is second most cancer-related deaths all over the world, but modern improvements in the management of this cancer have increased survival rates.

Join this online support group for colorectal cancer to meet doctors and other patients and their families - give and receive support.

Coma

Coma comes from a Greek word meaning deep sleep – a person in a coma is in a profound state of unconsciousness from which they cannot be awakened. This happens usually as a result of injury, disease, or poison.

This online group on coma will help you reach doctors who are familiar with the condition and others who are coping with loved ones in coma.

Common Cold

This is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract accompanied by sneezing, coughing, a sore throat and runny nose, and sometimes muscle aches, tiredness, headaches, shivering and loss of appetite. Most colds are mild and last less than a week, and there are no approved antiviral medicines for the condition. But there are several drugs for treating the symptoms.

This online group on the common cold will help you meet professionals and lay people who are interested in the latest research on this illness.

Condoms And Contraception

Condoms and contraception are methods of birth control. Condoms also offer protection from sexually transmitted diseases. Most methods of contraception are safe and have few side effects, but they need to be used properly to be effective.

Learn more about contraception by joining our online group. Ask your questions, get answers from experts, and share experiences.

Congenital Heart Disease – Septal Defects

Congenital heart disease is a defect in the heart that a baby is born with. The defect may be in the structure of the heart and affect the way blood flows or there may be problems with heart rhythm. Today sophisticated surgery can correct many congenital heart diseases, but it remains one of the leading causes of birth defect-related deaths in babies.

Join our online support group for families of children with congenital heart disease. Ask your questions to experts and share your experiences.