Information About Rare Diseases: A
Alphabetical listing of information and support groups for rare diseases and disorders.
NORD: Aarskog Syndrome
Brief definition of the disorder from the National Organization for Rare Disorders (U.S.).
Brief definition of the disorder from the National Organization for Rare Disorders (U.S.).
Abetalipoproteinemia
Article describes abetalipoproteinemia, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes abetalipoproteinemia, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Josh Ryan Evans and Achondroplasia
Article discusses actor Josh Ryan Evans and achondroplasia, including the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the disorder.
Article discusses actor Josh Ryan Evans and achondroplasia, including the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the disorder.
The Achromatopsia Network
Offers information, support, networking, and book reviews.
Offers information, support, networking, and book reviews.
Acromegaly
Article describes acromegaly, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes acromegaly, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Addison's Disease
Article describes Addison's disease, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes Addison's disease, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
National Adrenal Diseases Foundation
Newsletter, current research, Kids Pen Pal Network, and information.
Newsletter, current research, Kids Pen Pal Network, and information.
Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) and Lorenzo's Oil
Article explains adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments, and what new treatments are being explored. You can find out how Lorenzo Odone (the child in the movie "Lorenzo's Oil") is doing, too.
Article explains adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments, and what new treatments are being explored. You can find out how Lorenzo Odone (the child in the movie "Lorenzo's Oil") is doing, too.
Aicardi Syndrome
Article describes Aicardi syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes Aicardi syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Alagille Syndrome
Article describes Alagille syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes Alagille syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Albinism
Article describes the types of albinism which occur most often, their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes the types of albinism which occur most often, their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
"Alice in Wonderland" Syndrome
This article describes a rare form of migraine aura in which perceptions are distorted. From the About.com Guide to Headaches/Migraine.
This article describes a rare form of migraine aura in which perceptions are distorted. From the About.com Guide to Headaches/Migraine.
NORD: Allan Herndon Syndrome
Definition of the syndrome from the National Organization for Rare Disorders (U.S.).
Definition of the syndrome from the National Organization for Rare Disorders (U.S.).
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Information about alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Information about alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Alport Syndrome
Information about Alport syndrome, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Information about Alport syndrome, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Amyloidosis
Information about amyloidosis, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, from the About.com Guides to Arthritis.
Information about amyloidosis, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, from the About.com Guides to Arthritis.
Angelman Syndrome
Article describes Angelman syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes Angelman syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Hereditary Angioedema
Information about the genetic disorder hereditary angioedema, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Information about the genetic disorder hereditary angioedema, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Aortic Dissection Can Be Deadly
Article describes aortic dissection, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Also discusses the death of actor John Ritter from aortic dissection.
Article describes aortic dissection, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Also discusses the death of actor John Ritter from aortic dissection.
Apert Syndrome
Feature article describes Apert syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Feature article describes Apert syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Aplasia Cutis Congenita
Article describes aplasia cutis congenita, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes aplasia cutis congenita, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Aplastic Anemia
Article describes aplastic anemia, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes aplastic anemia, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Arthrogryposis
Article describes arthrogryposis, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes arthrogryposis, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease (AIED)
Article examines the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of idiopathic progressive bilateral sensorineural hearing loss.
Article examines the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of idiopathic progressive bilateral sensorineural hearing loss.
Autoimmune Kidney Disease
Information about IgA nephropathy, a type of autoimmune kidney disease, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
Information about IgA nephropathy, a type of autoimmune kidney disease, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.