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• Achromatopsia Network, The - information/support network for individuals and families concerned with the rare inherited vision disorder achromatopsia.
• Anemia & Neuro-Cognitive Disorders - One of the most common disorders caused by nutritional deficiency is anemia due to an insufficiency of B-12.
• Autoimmunity Research Resources - share information about research on autoimmune disorders among professionals and patients.
• Bannayan Zonana Syndrome - B-Z syndrome is a rare, chromosome-related constellation of abnormailities, most notably enlarged head. This page is an entry into literature on the subject.
• Birthmarks (Port Wine Stains) - information on a congenital birthmark that affects approximately 3 out of every 1000 people.
• Celiac Disease - an autoimmune disease affecting the small intestine (also known as celiac sprue or coeliac disease).
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)@
• CMTnet: Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Information Exchange - a hereditary progressive neuromuscular disorder that primarily effects the feet, legs and hands.
• Communicable Diseases
• Eczema - atopic dermatitis, itchy red rash, dry skin, dermatology.
• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - a group of disorders resulting in abnormalities of the skin, joints, and other connective tissues.
• Emerging Infections Information Network
• Fatty acid Oxidation Disorder (FOD) Network - contains online newsletter and support group for families touched by this disorder. Stories, memories, and research updates.
• G6PD Deficiency - G6PD deficiency is the most common human enzyme deficiency in the world; it affects an estimated 400 million people worldwide.
• Gallstones
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - GERD is erosive esophagitis, frequent heartburn and other gastrointestinal-related issues. Sponsored by Astra Merck.
• Gaucher Disease - The most common genetic disease affecting Jews.
• Goodpasture Syndrome/Anti-GBM Diseases - autoimmune disorder affecting primarily the kidney and lung; correlates well with the presence of anti-glomerular basement membrane antibodies.
• Healthy Lives - a disease-specific source of information provided by Glaxo Wellcome for both patients and health care professionals.
• Hemorrhoids
• Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome - a rare aging disease that is fatal.
• Hyperhidrosis - Comprehensive information on Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).
• Hypertension, Dialysis, and Clinical Nephrology - links to medical products, devices, services, and drugs pertaining and papers.
• Hypothermia Prevention and Care
• IGenex, Inc. - provides a teaching aid for patients and physicians, which describe laboratory tests are available for Lyme disease, autoimmunity and allergy.
• Integrated Control of Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases - concerted action project on controlling tropical tick-borne diseases in developing countries. Provides a forum for the exchange of data, reagents, and info.
• Laboratory Centre for Disease Control - Canada - Health Protection Branch - includes a range of information, from travel health advisories and disease prevention guidelines, facts and figures on various diseases, to LCDC programs, projects, and publications.
• LDL Health Pals Support Network - A support network for people with chronic medical conditions.
• Machado-Joseph diseases
• Med Help International - A non-profit organization that provides medical information, encompassing most illnesses and diseases, written in non-technical terminology.
• Medicine Box - provides medical information on various ailments and available treatment options.
• Mediconsult.com - source of information and services dedicated to patients and their relatives. Includes information on a variety of diseases and conditions.
• MediData - Varicose Veins - advice for patients and healthcare professionals.
• National Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome Network - formed by EMS survivors to support each other and their loved ones, and to bring public awareness and education.
• Noonans Syndrome - affects both children and adults. It can cause heart defects, alter physical development, and its exact cause remains unknown
• Phenylketonuria (PKU) - National PKU News is a publication for families and professionals interested in Phenylketonuria (PKU).
• Rare Genetic Diseases In Children
• Sea Lice or Seabathers Eruption
• Semantic Pragmatic Disorder
• Silk Road Disease - after twenty centuries as the Silk Road Disease, Behcets is now world wide. Perhaps this page will help both the public and the medical profession recognize its devastating effects.
• Stealth Virus Research Program
• Syringomyelia
• Vaginal Infections and Vaginitis - information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, complications and more.
• Valley Fever - Coccidioidomycosis
• Vocal Fold Paralysis - description of vocal fold paralsysi, a disorder of the larynx (voicebox) that produces a breathy hoarse voice.
• FAQ - Amalgam-related Illness - Mercury can give rise to a multi-symptomatic illness. Dental amalgam consists of 50% mercury. Can the level of mercury absorbed from amalgam give rise to illness in a sensitive minority of the population?