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Alphabetical listing of information and support groups for rare diseases and disorders.
The Rain Man's Disorder: Savant Syndrome
Information about savant syndrome, a type of autism spectrum disorder that was featured in the movie, "The Rain Man."
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome Types I and II
Information about the disorders that were once called Ramsay Hunt syndrome types I and II, with links to their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
Rasmussen's Encephalitis
Information about Rasmussen's encephalitis, also called Rasmussen's syndrome, including its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Article describes reflex sympathetic dystrophy, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, and provides links to information and resources.
Relapsing Polychondritis Educational Society
Site offers information, support, and links.
About.com Vision: Retinitis Pigmentosa
Comprehensive information about retinitis pigmentosa, from the About.com Guide to Vision.
Juvenile Retinoschisis
Article describes juvenile retinoschisis, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
Article describes retroperitoneal fibrosis, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Reye Syndrome
Article describes Reye syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
CancerNet - Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma
Discusses treatment, clinical trials, offers information, support, and literature.
Rift Valley Fever (CDC)
Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Roberts Syndrome
Article describes Roberts syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Rothmund-Thomson Syndrome
Article describes Rothmund-Thomson syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome
Article describes Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Russell-Silver Syndrome
Article describes Russell-Silver syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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