The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Institute conducts biomedical research and disseminates information on diabetes, nutrition, and diseases of the urological, digestive, and endocrine systems to scientists, health professionals, patients, and the general public. Through the NIDDK web site, the Institute provides information about research and gives users access to health education materials, such as fact sheets for professionals and patients, easy-to-read booklets for people with limited reading skills, and Spanish-language materials. The site is linked to the NIH home page, through which users can access home pages of other Institutes and offices within NIH, and to the Combined Health Information Database, a searchable Federal database that lists health-related journal articles, textbooks, and patient information materials. The site was tested on both PC and Mac platforms using a variety of browsers. All graphics and illustrations are accompanied by alternative text for visitors who have limited graphics capability. Information on the site is provided through standard HTML coding; portable document file (PDF) formatting is available to download the low literacy materials in published format.

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases will be at the Showcase and Games in Washington, DC on April 28, 1998.

Contact information: 

Collette Conconi
Graphic Designer
Eagle Design & Management, Inc.
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney                Diseases Information Clearinghouse
7830 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 204
Bethesda, MD 20814-2434

E-Mail: collette@aerie.com
Web: www.niddk.nih.gov

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