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Marfan Syndrome

Websites
The support association in the UK for this genetic condition which can affect the heart, eyes and connective tissue.
http://www.marfan.org.uk

Providing accurate and timely information about the disorder to patients, family members and physicians.
http://www.marfan.org/

Information about an e-mail mailing list. Also includes links to other online support groups.
http://www.marfan-list.org

Including lists of penpals and other ways to connect with the community as well as information about the Syndrome.
http://www.marfanlife.org

Information, articles, events, a patient survey, and products. Also contains an article on Pharaoh Akhenaten who was believe to have the disease.
http://www.marfan.ca/

Personal site by which describes the pathology and gives a bit of advice.
http://www.io.com/~cortese/marfan/

The association provides a network of patients, relatives and doctors in Slovakia, informs and helps patients to improve the medical care.
http://members.fortunecity.com/marfan

Includes definition, problems with blood vessels and cardiac valves, treatment, lifestyle changes, and links to other heart related conditions.
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4672

A global information center providing links to Organizations around the world.
http://www.marfanworld.org/

Description, symptoms, diagnoses, treatment and other information with a couple of similar disorders for comparison.
http://www.ecureme.com/emyhealth/data/Marfan's_Syndrome.asp

What the disease is and includes the impacts on daily life.
http://www.orthop.washington.edu/arthritis/types/marfan/01

A Question-Answer format page of information.
http://www.medicinenet.com/Scrip...t.asp?li=MNI&ag=Y&ArticleKey=411

Here you can find plenty of information the disease including symptoms and other disorders that are similar to Marfan's. Also contains information about the Swedish Association.
http://user.tninet.se/~sda301a/

Describes the author's personal experiences with this Syndrome and asks readers to share their experiences. Also include links for further research.
http://hometown.aol.com/bjthaler6/myhomepage/

Focuses on the support group with links to information about the disease. Includes a calendar of events for meetings.
http://www.homestead.com/marfansupport/

A history of the pharoah along with theories applied to what he may have had, including Marfan's.
http://www.heptune.com/Marfans.html

Features forums, @marfanssyndrome.net email addresses and contains symptoms as well as guestbooks for both doctors and patients, a chat room and scheduled chats with professionals.
http://www.marfanssyndrome.net

A tribute to a patient with this disease accompanied by information and links related to donating.
http://solo23.abac.com/billrobert/Theresa/theresa1.html

Marfan's patients diary of the diseases events in her life. Includes a list of links.
http://www.angelfire.com/ms2/Cys...FibrosisMarfan/standingtall.html

Explores the idea that the disease is affected not by the fibrillin gene, but by one's diet.
http://www.ctds.info/marfan.html

This site is an in depth look into the life of someone who has Marfan Syndrome and what they have learned along the way.
http://jrmarfan58.com

Comprehensive guide to this connective tissue disease.
http://www.ygyh.org/marfan/whatisit.htm

Support group in New South Wales, Australia.
http://www.marfan.net.au

Online interactive user community.
http://www.marfansyndrome.us/

Information in English and Afrikaans,including an interactive diagnosis tool that allows for an accurate diagnosis.
http://www.marfan.org.za

A comprehensive site including major resources listed as well as genetic information.
http://www3.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/dispomim.cgi?id=154700

Started by a person with the syndrome, this site offers support for any person with the disease as well as family of the person.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Marfan_Syndrome/

Article from eMedicine.
http://www.emedicine.com/PED/topic1372.htm

From the National Institutes of Health.
http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/marfan/marfan.htm

Article on the risks of sports participation.
http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/2001/05_01/salim.htm

Online chapter from The Merck Manual of Medical Information.
http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/m...ual_home2/sec23/ch279/ch279c.jsp

Irish charity with information on fund raising activities and the condition.
http://www.marfansresearchfoundation.ie