DISEASE DIRECTORY

Thursday, August 21, 2008


Allergies
Blood Disorders
Cancer
Cardiovascular Disorders
Communication Disorders
Digestive Disorders
Ear Nose and Throat
Endocrine Disorders
Eye Disorders
Genetic Disorders
Immune Disorders
Infectious Diseases
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Neurological Disorders
Nutrition and Metabolism Disorders
Rare Disorders
Respiratory Conditions
Skin Disorders
Sleep Disorders
Urological Disorders
Wounds and Injuries



  • Cherubs - A non-profit support group for the families and medical care providers of children and adults born with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
  • Contact a Family - Information about this organization as well as the CaF directory of specific conditions and rare disorders. Also details about the Rare Disorders Alliance - UK.
  • Depression and Sleep Disorders - Information about sleep cycles and circadian rhythms; links to other sleep sites.
  • Fibrous Dysplasia Support Online - For those seeking support and information concerning the rare bone diseases: fibrous dysplasia, McCune Albright Syndrome and Cherubism.
  • Human Growth Foundation - Information about growth-related disorders through education, research, and advocacy. Member driven organization.
  • International Rare Disease Support Network - A community providing more than a 1000 different links to support groups for the people of all nations.
  • Kindler Syndrome - An article and case study of this rare disease. Includes links.
  • Lymphangiomatosis and Gorham's Vanishing Bone Disease - Provides general informtion and a personal account, including pictures and X-rays. Also offers patient contact and an email discussion group.
  • National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. - Information about NORD, its programs, special events and the variety of services offered. Includes a rare disease, organization and orphan drug database. Diseases are listed alphabetically for easy searching.
  • Nomid /Cinca - Resource for parents and patients suffering from Neonatal Onset Multi-inflammatory Disease Chronic, or Infantile, Neurologic, Cutaneous and Articular syndrome. Site maintained by patients, parents and friends for their counterparts worldwide. Email support group at eGroups.
  • Office of Rare Diseases - Information on more than 6000 rare diseases, including current research, publications from scientific and medical journals, completed research, ongoing studies, and patient support groups.
  • Tetrahydrobiopterin - Information on structure, biosynthesis and pathophysiology of BH4 and tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency.