Dwarfism (Congenital Anomalies)

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Dwarfism Sites:

Ability UK Dwarfism Ability UK Dwarfism: Collection of links related to dwarfism. (Dwarfism) http://www.ability.org.uk/dwarfism.html Achondroplasia Achondroplasia: Article from eMedicine. (Dwarfism) http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic12.htm Seckel Sydrome Seckel Sydrome: Information on this dwarfism, and contacting other families aware of this rare disorder. (Dwarfism) http://www.geocities.com/annetteaxe/Seckel_Sydrome-dwarfism.html Little People of America, Inc. Little People of America, Inc.: LPA is a nonprofit organization that provides support and information to people of short stature and their families. Here you'll find resources pertaining to dwarfism and LPA, medical data, instructions on how to join an e-mail discussion group, and links (Dwarfism) http://www.lpaonline.org/ Dwarfism.org Dwarfism.org: Comprehensive resource, including information on types of dwarfism, links to medical resources, specialized shopping resources, legal information, e-mail list, links to web pages by dwarfs, and articles on various topics. (Dwarfism) http://www.dwarfism.org/ Primordial Dwarfism Primordial Dwarfism: A site dedicated to educating and supporting families affected by this disorder. (Dwarfism) http://www.primordialdwarfism.org/ Almost Famous Almost Famous: A woman reflects on how people react to her and other dwarves, and how the movie The Station Agent may affect that. (Dwarfism) http://www.thestranger.com/2003-11-27/feature2.html Little People of Canada Little People of Canada: A non-profit organization concerned with the needs of people of unusually small stature. Includes links to provincial groups. (Dwarfism) http://comdir.bfree.on.ca/lpc/ Restricted Growth Association Restricted Growth Association: UK charity providing support resources for people of all ages with medical disorders that result in proportionate or disproportionate short stature. Descriptions of conditions, RGA programs, lifestyle advice, links, and other resources. (Dwarfism) http://www.rgaonline.org.uk/ Irish Association for Restricted Growth Irish Association for Restricted Growth: Nonprofit organization providing support and information to people of short stature and their families. Articles about people with dwarfism and related conditions; information about assistance resources in Ireland and IAFRG activities. (Dwarfism) http://www.iafrg.com Little People's Research Fund, Inc. Little People's Research Fund, Inc.: Little People's Research Fund is the only health organization in the world supporting research for the special medical needs of Little People - people affected with dwarfism. (Dwarfism) http://www.lprf.org/ SED/SMD/Kniest Support Group SED/SMD/Kniest Support Group: Extensive resources for people living with syndromes in the spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, spondylometaphyseal dysplasia, and Kniest syndrome family. (Dwarfism) http://www.ksginfo.org/ Endocrinology and Short Stature Endocrinology and Short Stature: Fact sheet from the Endocrine Society. (Dwarfism) http://www.endo-society.org/pubrelations/patientInfo/shortstature.htm Dwarfism - Short Stature Dwarfism - Short Stature: Links to national and international support groups, lay advocacy organizations, clinics, genetic counselors and geneticists. (Dwarfism) http://www.kumc.edu/gec/support/dwarfism.html Short Stature Short Stature: Article on medical aspects from eMedicine. (Dwarfism) http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic2087.htm Greenberg Center Greenberg Center: The Greenberg Center is dedicated to physicians, patients, families and others with an interest in dwarfism and skeletal dysplasias. (Dwarfism) http://www.med.jhu.edu/Greenberg.Center/Greenbrg.htm Kids Health: Dwarfism Kids Health: Dwarfism: Article for parents wondering what lies ahead for their child and family. Info about the condition and living with it. (Dwarfism) http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/bones/dwarfism.html Anchorage Daily News - Dwarfism: Genetics, ethics Anchorage Daily News - Dwarfism: Genetics, ethics: Ethical issues in testing for dwarfism, a severe conditions in which the child is either stillborn or dies within days of birth, to ensure dwarfs do not have a child of average stature. (Dwarfism) http://www.adn.com/epicks/story/4541784p-4516624c.html South Florida Minigators South Florida Minigators: South Florida chapter of Little People of America,an organization of and for people of short stature, their families and friends. (Dwarfism) http://southfloridaminigators.org Short Persons Support Short Persons Support: Support and advocacy group. (Dwarfism) http://www.shortsupport.org