MCHS Library

Genetic Diseases

Achondroplasia

• Achondroplasia: Help and Information from the UK
• March of Dimes: Achondroplasia
  Public Health Education Information Sheet
• Achondroplasia
  Gene Reviews, Developed at the University of Washington, Seattle
• MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Achondroplasia
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health

ADA Deficiency

• ADA Deficiency

Albinism

• The National Organization of Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH)

• Facts About Albinism
• MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia:  Albinism
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health

• ALS Association
  Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
• World Federation of Neurology Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
  This website is sponsored by the World Federation of Neurology to link researchers and clinicians worldwide with the goal of finding effective treatment and a cure for ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

Breast Cancer

• American Cancer Society: Learn About Cancer
  Provide an overview and a detailed guide
• Breast Cancer Network
  Non-profit Web site devoted to bringing you the latest news on breast cancer research and treatment

ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder Association)

• ADDA, Attention Deficit Disorder Association
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  National Institute of Mental Health
• CHADD:  Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
  CHADD is a non-profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD.  Through collaborative leadership, advocacy, research, education and support, CHADD provides science-based, evidence-based information and Ad/HD to parents, educators, professionals, the media and the general public
• MEDLINEplus:  Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
• ADD Clinic:  Attention Deficit Disorder
  ADD ADHD information library

Color Blindness

• Color Blindness
  Vischeck is a way of showing you what things look like to someone who is color blind.
  See the world as color blind people see it.
• Color Blindness
  A report from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute
• What's Color Blindness?
   

• Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
  Genetic Science Learning Center at the Eccles Institute of Human Genetics
• MEDLINEplus:  Cri Du Chat Syndrome
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
• Cri Du Chat Syndrome
  Special Child:  Disorder Zone Archives
• Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome Support Group

Cystic Fibrosis

• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

• MEDLINEplus:  Cystic Fibrosis
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health

• Cystic Fibrosis Resources for Daily Living and Information

• ADA - Basic Diabetes Information
• MEDLINEplus: Diabetes
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
 

• National Down Syndrome Society: Information and Resources
  NDSS was established to: increase public awareness, assist families, and sponsor scientific research
• Down Syndrome
• Down Syndrome Research Foundation: Information
• MEDLINEplus: Down Syndrome
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health

• MEDLINEplus: Epilepsy
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
• Epilepsy Foundation
  Leading the fight against seizure disorders

Fragile X Syndrome

• National Fragile X Foundation
• Fragile X Syndrome
• Northern California Fragile X Association

• Galactosemia Resources and Information
• Parents of Galactosemic Children
• Galactosemia Handbook: a Guide for Families
  This handbook is meant to give you the basic information that will help you understand how to care for your child with galactosemia  Texas Department of Health
• Galactosemia (GALT)
  Save Babies Through Screening

• National Gaucher Foundation
  Contains information on this common genetic disorder including treatment, prevalence, resources, support...
• Gauchers Association, UK
  Information for patients, relatives, doctors and researchers from an independent charity
• Gaucher Disease
  A description of this disease and who gets it. A number to call for possible free testing
• MEDLINDplus:  Gaucher's Disease
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
   

Hemophilia

• Ask NOAH About:  Hemophilia and Bleeding Disorders
• World Federation of Hemophilia
  The aim of this guide is to provide information to government officials and others responsible for selecting therapeutic products for the treatment of hemophilia for their national health system. The guide includes chapters on: Factors Affecting the Quality and Safety of Hemophilia Treatment Products
• MEDLINEplus: Hemophilia
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
• National Hemophilia Foundation
  Dedicated to the cures of inherited bleeding disorders and the prevention and treatment of their complications

Hodgkin's Disease

• Hodgkin's Lymphoma Home Page
  National Cancer Institute
• Lymphoma Information Network - Hodgkin's Disease
  Your comprehensive guide to Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
• MEDLINEplus: Hodgkin's Disease
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health

Huntington's Disease

• Huntington's Disease Society of America
  What is Huntington's Disease?  Common questions...
• MEDLINEplus: Huntington's Disease
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
• Lymphoma Information Network
What is Lymphoma and Where do I start?
• Lymphoma Research Foundation

• Hydrocephaly
  Birth defect risk factor series, Texas Department of Health

• MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Klinefelter syndrome
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
• Understanding Klinefelter Syndrome
  A Guide for XXY Males and Their Families.  National Institute of Child Health & Human Development
• Klinefelter Syndrome and Associates
  Welcome to the Klinefelter Syndrome and Associates Web Site. On this site, you will find information about Klinefelter Syndrome, when it was first discovered, the common characteristics, and treatment
• American Association for Klinefelter Syndrome Information and Support
• Diagnosis of Klinefelter's Syndrome

• NINDS Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome Information Page What is Lesch-Nylan Syndrome?
  Information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
• MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia:  Lesch-Nyhan syndrome
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
• What Information do you have on Lesch-Nyhan Disease?
  ERIC Cleariinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education, The Council for Exceptional Children

Leukemia

• What is Leukemia?
  American Cancer Society, Cancer Reference Information
• MEDLINEplus:  Leukemia, Childhood
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
• All About Leukemia - Children's
  Whether it's in our overviews, detailed guide, or in other books, documents or Web sites, chances are you'll find what you need in this section.  American Cancer Society, Cancer Reference Information
• Cancer.gov - Leukemia Home Page
• Leukemia  & Lymphoma Society
• Leukemia Research Foundation - Medical Information Resource Center

• What Is Lupus?  Lupus Foundation of American, Inc.
• MayoClinic: Lupus
• MEDLINEplus: Lupus
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health

• MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia:  Maple Syrup Urine Disease
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
• MSUD (Maple Syrup Urine Disease):  An Overview   (Branched-chain ketonuria)
• Maple Syrup Urine Disease
  Mead Johnson Nutrition.  Product Information for Health Care Professionals.
• Maple Syrup Urine Disease

• National Marfan Foundation: Fact Sheet
• MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia:  Marfan syndrome
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
• Marfan Syndrome
• Marfan Syndrome:  What is it?
  Comprehensive guide to this connective tissue disease

• The National Multiple Sclerosis Society - About MS
• Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
• MEDLINEplus:  Multiple Sclerosis
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
• Multiple Sclerosis Education and Medical Information from the Experts
• Connecting persons with MS to leading medical experts and other persons like themselves
• All About Multiple Sclerosis
  MS news and information on diagnosis, symptoms & treatments
   

• Muscular Dystrophy Association
  MDA combats neuromuscular diseases with an unparalleled worldwide research effort, a nationwide program of medical services, and far-reaching professional and public health education
• NINDS Muscular Dystrophy (MD) Information Page
  National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
• MEDLINEplus: Muscular Dystrophy
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
• The Meaning of Muscular Dystrophy
  A disease in which muscles of the body get weaker and weaker and may slowly stop working.  KidsHealth.
• Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

• Center for Narcolepsy Research
• NINDS Narcolpesy Information Page
• MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia:  Narcolepsy
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
• Center for Narcolepsy
  Stanford School of Medicine

Neurofibromatosis

• Neurofibromatosis, The National Neurofibromatosis Foundation, Inc
• Neurofibromatosis, Inc
• MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia:  Neurofibromatosis - 1
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
• MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia:  Neurofibromatosis - 2
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
• NINDS Neurofibromatosis Information Page
  National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

• American Obesity Association
• MEDLINEplus:  Obesity
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
• Genetic Influence in the Development of Overweight and Obesity
  Guidelines on Overweight and Obesity:  Electronic Textbook, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
• Genetic clues to obesity
  BBC News, 10/5/2000
• Prevalence of obesity in the United States
  Objective Medical Information on Obesity from Michael D. Myers, M.D., Inc.  Prevalence, Definition, Causes, Psychological Factors, Medical Complications, Treatments, etc

Parkinson's Disease

• Basic Information About Parkinson's Disease
  Click on "About Parkinson's" American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc
• National Parkinson Foundation, Inc
• MEDLINEplus: Parkinson's Disease
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
• NINDS Parkinson's Disease Information Page
  National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
• The Parkinson's Web

• Phenylketonuria (PKU)
  The Family Village
• Phenylketonuria (PKU)
  National Center for Biotechnology, NCBI Genes and Disease
• Phenylketonuria (PKU)
  

Polydactyly

• MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia:  Polydactyly

MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
• Polydactyly (image)
• Polydactyly
  diagram

• The Progeria Research Foundation
• Progeria
  Sunshine Foundation Dream Village
• MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia:  Progeria
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
• The Progeria Project Foundation

• International Rett Syndrome Association
• Our Rett Syndrome Web Site
• MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia:  Rett syndrome
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
• NINDS Rett Syndrome Information Page
  National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
• Rett Syndrome Resources, Research, Therapies, Families and More...

• The Sickle Cell Information Center
• Sickle Cell
  The March of Dimes
• MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia:  Sickle cell anemia
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
• The American Sickle Cell Anemia Association
• SCDAA - What is SCD?
  Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc

Tay-Sachs Disease

• Tay-Sachs Disease
  The March of Dimes
• Tay-Sachs Disease Information Page
  From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
• National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association
  An organization that promotes support and programs for families with children affected by Tay-Sachs and other lysosomal storage disorders.
• MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia:  Tay-Sachs disease
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health

Thalassemia

• Thalassemia.com
  Children's Hospital Oakland
• March of Dimes: Thalassemia
• Cooley's Anemia Foundation: Leading the Fight Against Thalassemia
• MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Clinical thalassemia (major and minor)
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
• Ask NOAH About: Thalassemia
  NOAH:  New York Online Access to Health

• Tourette's Syndrome "Plus"
• Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Tourette Syndrome
  Tourette Syndrome Association
• MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia:  Gilles de la Tourette syndrome
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
• Ask NOAH About:  Tourette Syndrome
  NOAH:  New York Online Access to Health

• What Is Turner Syndrome?
  Turner Syndrome Society Resources & Research
• About Turner Syndrome
  Turner's Syndrome Society
• MEDLINEplus:  Turner's Syndrome
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health

• The Wilson's Disease Association International
• Wilson's Disease
  NIDDK National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
• MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Wilson's Disease
  MEDLINE plus Health Information, a service of the U. S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
• Ask NOAH About: Wilson's Disease
  NOAH:  New York Online Access to Health

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