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- Motor Neuron Diseases Information Page
Motor neuron diseases (MNDs) are progressive, degenerative disorders that affect nerves in the upper or lower parts of the body. Some of the diseases are inherited, while others may be acquired. Common MNDs include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), progressive muscular atrophy, and postpolio syndrome. Generally, MNDs strike in middle age. Symptoms may include difficulty swallowing, limb weakness, slurred speech, impaired gait, facial weakness, and muscle cramps. Respiration may be affected...
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- Genes and Disease: Blood and Lymph Diseases
As most of the cells in the human body are not in direct contact with the external environment, the circulatory system acts as a transport system for these cells. Two distinct fluids move through the circulatory system: blood and lymph. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells, and carries waste materials away. Blood also carries hormones, which control body processes, and antibodies, to fight invading germs. The heart is the pump that keeps this transport system moving. Together,...
National Center for Biotechnology Information
- Kidney Diseases Dictionary Index
This dictionary defines words that are often used when people talk or write about kidney diseases. It is designed for people who have kidney diseases and their families and friends. The words are listed in alphabetical order. Some words have many meanings; only those meanings that relate to kidney diseases are included. Words that appear in bold italic are defined elsewhere in the dictionary. A term will refer the reader to another definition only when the second definition gives additional...
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
- Urologic Diseases Dictionary Index
This dictionary defines words that are often used when people talk or write about urologic diseases. It is designed for people who have urologic diseases and their families and friends. The words are listed in alphabetical order. Some words have many meanings; only those meanings that relate to urologic diseases are included. Words that appear in bold italic are defined elsewhere in the dictionary. A term will refer the reader to another definition only when the second definition gives...
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
- Directory of Kidney and Urologic Diseases Organizations
This directory lists voluntary, governmental, and private organizations. Some of the organizations offer educational materials and other services to patients and the public; others primarily serve health care...
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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- Office of Rare Diseases - http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/
- NIH Office of Rare Diseases -
- Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center - http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/html/resources/info_cntr.html
- Office of Rare Diseases, OD, NIH, HHS - http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/
- National Organization for Rare Disorders - http://www.rarediseases.org/
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- More Than 300 Medicines Now In Development To Treat Rare Diseases
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:00 EST
- Toothbrushing Triggers Rare Epileptic Seizures
WebMD - Mon, 05 Mar 2007 12:00 EST
- Toothbrushing Triggers Rare Seizures
MedicineNet - Tue, 06 Mar 2007 07:00 EST
- Gene Glitch May Up Early Heart Disease
WebMD - Thu, 01 Mar 2007 11:44 EST
- Rare Mutation Causes Early Heart Disease And Metabolic Syndrome
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 03 Mar 2007 03:00 EST
Clinical Trials
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- Collecting and Banking Pediatric Research Specimens Including Rare Pediatric Tumors
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00228735 - Recruiting
Obtain These Rare Tumor Specimens, as Well as, Specimens From Any Diseases That Do Not Have Their Own Unique Banking Protocol
- Stress Reduction & CVD Morbidity and Mortality in Blacks
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00000537 - Active, not recruiting
Cardiovascular Diseases; Heart Diseases; Hypertension; Vascular Diseases
- Gene-by-Smoking Interactions and Risk of Atherosclerosis - Ancillary to ARIC
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00064545 - Active, not recruiting
Atherosclerosis; Cardiovascular Diseases; Heart Diseases; Coronary Disease; Carotid Artery Diseases; Peripheral Vascular Diseases; ...
- Analysis of Longitudinal Cardiopulmonary Data
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00005221 - Active, not recruiting
Cardiovascular Diseases; Heart Diseases; Lung Diseases
- Smoking Onset in a Biethnic Population
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00005375 - Active, not recruiting
Cardiovascular Diseases; Heart Diseases; Lung Diseases

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