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International Essential Tremor Foundation

Contact Information

P.O. Box 14005
Lenexa, KS 66285-4005

1-888-387-3667 (Voice - Toll-free),
913-341-3880 (Voice),
913-341-1296 (FAX),

Internet Resources

Abstract

The International Essential Tremor Foundation (IETF) is an international nonprofit organization; its priorities are patient services and education, public awareness of tremor disorders, and support of research in tremor disorders. IETF has begun a program of educational symposia for patients and families. These take the format of experts addressing lay audiences in the field of tremor research and clinical care. Funds raised over operating costs are used to support neurologic research.

Publications

Serial publication: Newsletter (quarterly)--written primarily for patient and family education, reports in layman's language recent advances in research, answers questions of general interest to members, and publishes members' suggestions. Booklets are available which helps to educate newly diagnosed patients and their families about the disease.

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Notes

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Audit

Date Entered: 9/1/1997
Date Edited: 3/14/2013
Date Revised: 10/22/2006 3:24:52 PM
Health Referral Number: HR2371
Accession Number: DP91A0902
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