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Alstrom syndrome is a rare genetic disorder. It affects multiple organs of the body.¹ It is a progressive disease, with extreme light sensitivity (photophobia), and a wobbling of the eyes (nystagmus), occuring in infancy. Later in life, complications such as blindness, type 2 diabetes, heart failure, hearing impairment, liver disease develop.²

Fast Facts:

• --Presently, approximately 425 people worldwide are known to be have this disease.¹
• --Named after C.H. Alström, who described the condition in Sweden in 1959.³
• -- The gene is recessive, which means it must be passed from both parents for the syndrome to manifest.¹

5 Great Resources on Alstrom Syndrome

• Alstrom Syndrome International: Official Site
• National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD): Alstrom Syndrome
• Gene Reviews: Alstrom Syndrome
• Wikipedia: Alstrom Syndrome
• Alström Syndrome UK: Official Site

5 Latest Headlines on Alstrom Syndrome

• More Alstrom Syndrome News from Topix

What is Alstrom Syndrome?

• MedTerms (via MedicineNet): Definition of Alstrom Syndrome
• A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Alstrom Syndrome Overview
• Genetics Home Reference: What is Alstrom Syndrome

What Are The Symptoms of Alstrom Syndrome?

• Alström Syndrome International: What Are The Clinical Signs of Alström Syndrome?
• Stedman's Medical Dictionary (via Drugs.com): Alstrom Syndrome Information
• European Journal of Human Genetics: Clinical Overview

What Are The Causes and Complications of Alstrom Syndrome?

• A.D.A.M. (via HealthScout): Causes, Incidences, and Risk Factors of Alstrom Syndrome
• Alstrom Syndrome International: Mode of Inheritance
• Wikipedia: Further Symptoms/Complications of Alstrom Syndrome

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Alstrom Syndrome?

• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Alström Syndrome Treatment
• European Journal of Human Genetics: Management and Treatment
• Madison's Foundation: Treatment

What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Alstrom Syndrome?

• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Outlook (Prognosis) of Alstrom Syndrome

Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Alstrom Syndrome

• Qraig Live Journal: "I'm Not Gonna Die"
• Uber Articles: Alstrom Syndrome Information
• MySpace: The Chelsea Olympics

Foundations and Support Groups on Alstrom Syndrome

• Google Groups: Alstrom Syndrome International Support Group
• Better Hearing Institute: Official Site
• American Society for Deaf Children: Official Site
• The Cardiomyopathy Association: Official Site
• Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation: Official Site
• March of Dimes: Official Site

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Alstrom Syndrome

• PubMed Central: Alstrom Syndrome Articles
• Google Scholar: Articles on Alstrom Syndrome

Clinical Trials on Alstrom Syndrome

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Alstrom Syndrome Clinical Trial Listings

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Genetics Home Reference: What is Alstrom Syndrome
2. ↑ MedTerms (via MedicineNet): Definition of Alstrom Syndrome
3. ↑ Wikipedia: Alstrom Syndrome

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