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    About Primary Hyperoxaluria
    Online information for consumers about primary hyperoxaluria, a rare metabolic disease caused by the liver making too much oxalic acid which is excreted in the urine.... Details >
    Oxalosis and Hyperoxaluria Foundation
    Behcet's Disease Information
    A general overview of Behcet's disease that includes a description and information about treatment, prognosis and research. A list of organizations where users may obtain additional information and se... Details >
    National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
    Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)
    Also available in: Spanish
    A general overview of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) that includes a description and information about treatment, prognosis and research. A list of organizations where users may obtain additional inf... Details >
    National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
    Ectodermal Dysplasia: Family Services and Programs
    Browse this page for information about national and regional family support conferences and workshops, participants directory, and referral services for EDs.... Details >
    National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias
    Ehlers-Danlos Information Page
    Users can access a variety of topics related to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome from this web site. Includes information about the different types and manifestation of the disorder as well as coping skills.... Details >
    Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation
    Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS): An Introduction
    This is the home page of the EDS support group for patients and families. The page describes the signs and symptoms of EDS, a heterogeneous group of heritable disorders of connective tissue, characte... Details >
    Nonprofit/Professional Entity--Follow the Resource URL for More Information
    Facts About Histiocytosis
    This online mini-fact sheet provides basic information about histiocytosis, a very rare disorder which affects an estimated 1 in 200,000 children and adults annually.... Details >
    Histiocytosis Association of America
    Facts About Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
    Visit this page for online information about this rare disorder, previously known as Histiocytosis-X, that primarily affects children.... Details >
    Histiocytosis Association of America
    Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome
    This online brochure provides basic information for consumers about this rare genetic condition which characteristically includes a small "whistling" mouth, a flat mask-like face, club feet, joint con... Details >
    Freeman-Sheldon Parent Support Group
    Genetic and Rare Conditions: Support Groups & Information Page
    Professionals, educators, or individuals seeking information on genetic conditions or birth defects can use this directory to locate national and international organizations, or contact a genetic coun... Details >
    Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information
    Organizations
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    Achromatopsia Network
    Acid Maltase Deficiency Association
    American Laryngeal Papilloma Foundation
    Avenues, A National Support Group for Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congentia
    Batten's Disease Support and Research Association
    Cystinosis Foundation
    Dysautonomia Foundation
    Freeman-Sheldon Parent Support Group
    Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center, National Human Genome Research Institute
    Human Growth Foundation
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    Database Updated: Friday, November 19, 2004