Achondroplasia WisdomCard™
Our Guides and Physician Review team have organized the Top 10 Health Resources on Achondroplasia and compiled helpful research notes below.
- Wikipedia: Achondroplasia en.wikipedia.org - Achondroplasia
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Achondroplasia nlm.nih.gov - Achondroplasia
- WebMD (via eMedicine): Achondroplasia
emedicine.com - Achondroplasia
- march of dimes: Achondroplasia marchofdimes.com - Achondroplasia
- University of Virginia Health System: Achondroplasia healthsystem.virginia.edu - Achondroplasia
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Research Notes on Achondroplasia
Achondroplasia, usually acquired as the result of a genetic mutation, results in short stature, with a large head and disproportionately short arms and legs. Intelligence and lifespan are usually normal, though people with this condition may be prone to spinal stenosis and sleep apnea.
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Latest Headlines on Achondroplasia
What is Achondroplasia?
- BNET: Achondroplasia
- Associated Content: What is Achondroplasia?
- eMedTV: Achondroplasia
- The Human Genome: Achondroplasia
- AccessDNA: About Achondroplasia
What Are The Symptoms of Achondroplasia?
- CureResearch.com: Symptoms of Achondroplasia
- WrongDiagnosis.com: Symptoms of Achondroplasia
- blurtit: What are the signs and symptoms of Achondroplasia?
- Genetic Disorders: Achondroplasia: Symptoms
- MedSapiens: Achondroplasia: Symptoms
What Are The Causes and Complications of Achondroplasia?
- Children's Hospital Boston: What causes achondroplasia?
- Answers.com: Causes and symptoms
- eMedTV: What Causes Achondroplasia?
- International Birth Defects Information Systems: Complications/Risk
- WrongDiagnosis.com: Complications of Achondroplasia
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Achondroplasia?
- Healthopedia.com: Achondroplasia: What are the treatments for the disease?
- MedicineNet.com: What can be done for patients with achondroplasia?
- National Human Genome Research Institute: What is the treatment for achondroplasia?
What Are The Types, Prognosis, Stages and Survival Rates of Achondroplasia?
- International Birth Defects Information Systems: Prognosis
- eMedTV: Prognosis With Achondroplasia
- KidsHealth: Types of Short Stature
How Do You Prevent Achondroplasia?
- International Birth Defects Information Systems: Prevention
- A.D.A.M. (via HealthCentral.com): Prevention
- School District of Belleville: Can Achondroplasia be prevented?
- Answers.com Health: Achondroplasia: Prevention
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Achondroplasia
- ChronicleLive: Living with Achondroplasia
- MSN Groups: Achondroplasia UK Message Boards
- Blogsmonroe.com: What is normal?
- mlive.com: Short on stature, long on determination
- The Boston Globe: A little perspective
- HamptonRoads.com: Look for an LPA near you: Big support for little people
- The Gazette: Bone findings point toward dwarfism therapy
- Yahoo! Health Groups: Achondroplasia Support Group Message Board
Foundations and Support Groups on Achondroplasia
- Little People of America
- Little People's Research Fund
- Human Growth Foundation
- Restricted Growth Association
- Achondroplasia UK
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Achondroplasia
- PubMed Central: Achondroplasia Articles
- JAMA: Achondroplasia Articles
- Google Scholar: Achondroplasia Articles
- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Defective lysosomal targeting of activated fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 in achondroplasia
Clinical Trials on Achondroplasia
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Achondroplasia Clinical Trials
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- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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