The International Continence Society, ICS, is a multidisciplinary society for the study of lower urinary tract dysfunction. ICS have over 1800 members from more than 65 countries worldwide. The range of activities includes ICS Education, Standardisation of Terminology, Childrens, Continence Promotion, Industry and Internet committees.

The International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) is a non profit education and research organization dedicated to informing, assisting, and supporting people affected by gastrointestinal (GI) disorders.

Founded in 1991, the IFFGD works with patients, families, physicians, nurses, practitioners, investigators, regulators, employers, and others to improve digestive health in the adults and children.

PO Box 170864
Milwaukee
WI 53217-8076
USA

Tel:(414) 964-1799
Toll-free:(888) 964-2001 (US only)
Fax:(414) 964-7176
Email:iffgd@iffgd.org
Website 1:www.aboutconstipation.org
Website 2:www.iffgd.org

The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) is an information dissemination service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The NIDDK is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

NDDIC was established in 1980 to increase knowledge and understanding about digestive diseases among people with these conditions and their families, health care professionals, and the general public. To carry out this mission, NDDIC works closely with a coordinating panel of representatives from Federal agencies, voluntary organizations on the national level, and professional groups to identify and respond to informational needs about digestive diseases.

2 Information Way
Bethesda
MD 20892–3570
USA

Tel:1–800–891–5389
Fax:703–738–4929
Email:nddic@info.niddk.nih.gov