Additional
Information: Progeria is a rare genetic condition characterized by an appearance of accelerated aging in children. Its name is derived from the Greek and means "prematurely old." The classic type is the Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome which was first described in
Progeria Sites:
NORD: Werner Syndrome NORD: Werner Syndrome: Offers alternative names, a general discussion and further resources. (Progeria) http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Werner%20Syndrome
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS) Resource Page Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS) Resource Page: Provides an overview of the disease as well as links to resources. (Progeria) http://www.laze.net/progeria/index.html
University of Washington: Werner Syndrome University of Washington: Werner Syndrome: Images of persons with this disease and diagnostic criteria for WRN and contact information for a central repository of WS data and research and materials. (Progeria) http://www.pathology.washington.edu/werner/
Progeria Project Foundation Progeria Project Foundation: A group concerned about the well-being and quality of life for Progeria children and their families. (Progeria) http://www.progeriaproject.com/
NORD: Progeria, Hutchinson Gilford NORD: Progeria, Hutchinson Gilford: Outlines the symptoms and lists related organizations. (Progeria) http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Progeria%2C%20Hutchinson%20Gilford
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man - Progeria Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man - Progeria: Progeria medical database resource for textual information, pictures, and reference information. (Progeria) http://www3.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Omim/dispmim?176670
Progeria Research Foundation, Inc. Progeria Research Foundation, Inc.: Medical research, education, support, and fundraising for this "pre-mature aging" disease. (Progeria) http://progeriaresearch.org
Progeria Family Circle Progeria Family Circle: Overview of the rare disorder, symptoms, and experiences of children with Progeria and their families. (Progeria) http://www.progeriafamilycircle.de/
NCBI: Genes and Diseases NCBI: Genes and Diseases: Provides a short descriptions of the inherited disorder, Werner syndrome. (Progeria) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/disease/Werner.html
Additional
Information: Progeria is a rare genetic condition characterized by an appearance of accelerated aging in children. Its name is derived from the Greek and means "prematurely old." The classic type is the Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome which was first described in
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