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Information: A rare genetic disorder involving nail and skeletal deformities (among a host of other related anomalies) that occurs in approximately 2.2 out of every 100,000 people.
Nail Patella Syndrome Sites:
Nail Patella Syndrome Worldwide Nail Patella Syndrome Worldwide: The home page of Nail-Patella Syndrome Worldwide, the only non-profit serving the needs of people with Nail-Patella Syndrome. Includes information on the syndrome and the work of the organization. (Nail Patella Syndrome) http://www.nailpatella.org
John Hopkins Medical Institution - NPS John Hopkins Medical Institution - NPS: Information about nail patella syndrome, what it is, a look at the gene, and links to resources and support groups. (Nail Patella Syndrome) http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthnewsfeed/hnf_839.htm
U-M Kellogg Eye Center U-M Kellogg Eye Center: Nail-patella syndrome: definition and treatment information, including surgery. A discussion about the strong evidence of a link between glaucoma and NPS. (Nail Patella Syndrome) http://www.kellogg.umich.edu/patientcare/conditions/nail-patella.html
Readers Digest Health Readers Digest Health: A general discussion about nail-patella syndrome, including its alternate names. (Nail Patella Syndrome) http://www.rd.com/common/nav/index.jhtml?articleId=8612551
Medstudents Medstudents: A review about nail-patella syndrome, including the genetics, incidence, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and prognosis. (Nail Patella Syndrome) http://www.medstudents.com.br/raredi/raredi3.htm
Nail Patella Syndrome Nail Patella Syndrome: A patient-written site offering relevant medical information, photos, x-rays, discussion/support group, links to research and guest books where over 350 people have told their NPS stories. (Nail Patella Syndrome) http://hometown.aol.com/PACALI/npspage.html