by Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD
American Urological Association Foundation
Address:
1000 Corporate Blvd., Suite 410
Linthicum, MD 21090
Phone:
1-410-689-3700
1-866-746-4282 (US toll free)
Internet address:
http://www.urologyhealth.org/
Description of services provided:
This site has a wealth of information about the urinary tract system, urinary tract infections, and a large variety of other urinary tract conditions. You can learn about meetings, conferences, research initiatives, and studies that are seeking volunteers.
American Urological Association
1000 Corporate Boulevard
http://www.auanet.org/
This website has loads of information on meetings and conferences, including a virtual tour of a museum of urology in Baltimore, Maryland. Links to a sister website that informs and supports people with incontinence are available. This organization aims to have a full library of patient education materials about various urological conditions. You can use a search engine to locate a urologist near you.
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
3 Information Way
Bethseda, MD 20892-3580
1-800-891-5390 (US toll free)
Internet Address:
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/index.htm
This website includes a thorough discussion of UTIs, including drawings and a glossary. Details of treatment are also available.
Last reviewed September 2012 by Brian Randall
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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