Rare Diseases

  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Rare Diseases

Categories

Is it a Rare Disease? (44)
Need to know if a disease is rare? Find your answer here. Page also links to information and databases of rare diseases around the world.

Information by Disease Type (307)
Don't know the name of the disease or disorder? Here are information and support groups by types of disease, or what part of the body is affected.

Rare Diseases A - Z (582)
Alphabetical listing of information about rare diseases and disorders.

Medical Terms (30)
Definitions of medical terms used when describing or talking about rare disorders.

Medical Tests (6)
Information about medical tests, including how they are done and what they might be used for.

Orphan Drugs (15)
Find information here about drugs developed to treat rare diseases and disorders.

Legislation (4)
Information about proposed or enacted legislation pertaining to rare diseases or orphan drugs.

Books and Movies (13)
Reviews of books and movies related to rare diseases and disorders.

Explore Rare Diseases

About.com Special Features

Do I Have Allergies?

Are your symptoms merely irritating, or could they be a sign of allergies? More >

Preventing Headaches

The best way to treat a headache is to prevent it. Learn how. More >

Rare Diseases

  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Rare Diseases

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.