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As part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients. The site includes related clinical trials.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases and enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives.

NIAID research strives to understand, treat, and ultimately prevent the myriad infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases that threaten millions of human lives.

Supports research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases; the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research; and the dissemination of information on research progress in these diseases.

The NICHD was initially established to investigate the broad aspects of human development as a means of understanding developmental disabilities, including intellectual and developmental disabilities, and the events that occur during pregnancy. Today, the Institute conducts and supports research on all stages of human development, from preconception to adulthood, to better understand the health of children, adults, families, and communities.

The mission of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke is to reduce the burden of neurological disease - a burden borne by every age group, by every segment of society, by people all over the world.

The National Institute on Aging has been at the forefront of the Nation's research activities dedicated to understanding the nature of aging, supporting the health and well-being of older adults, and extending healthy, active years of life for more people.

Provides leadership and support for a comprehensive program of research related to the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities.

The mission of NIMHD is to lead scientific research to improve minority health and eliminate health disparities.

Seeks fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the applications of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce the burdens of illness and disability. Read about healthy living, clinical trials, and research on many medical topics on this comprehensive website. The website includes information about funding opportunities and training for researchers. The NIH is a large organization with many smaller parts. Link out to each of these institutes' pages for more focused information.

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An online community (now on Facebook) for facilitating physical therapy for the underserved at home and abroad.

Physical Therapists – Nature of work, training, other qualifications, advancement, employment, job outlook, projections, earning, wages, related occupations, etc…