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  • Health Tip: Understanding Brittle Bone Disease
  • Gene Found for Form of Brittle Bone Disease
  • Lung Illness Linked to Heart, Bone Problems


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    Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Fast Facts  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This online consumer health document offers a definition of this genetic disorder, as well as prevalence, diagnosis, clinical features, and treatment information.... Details >
    Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation, Inc.
    2004 Surgeon General's Report on Bone Health and Osteoporosis: What It Means To You
    This People's Piece is specifically written for the American people as a companion piece to the larger Surgeon General's report on bone health and osteoporosis. The magazine-style, full-color booklet ... Details >
    Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    All NIAMS Publications - Online Ordering
    Also available in: Spanish
    This site provides information on all the publications available at NIAMS; you can search publications by category/subject, access the A-Z list, keyword list or Spanish language publications.... Details >
    National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health
    Bone Cancer: Questions and Answers
    Also available in: Spanish
    This fact sheet provides information about the diagnosis and treatment of cancers that develop in the bones.... Details >
    National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
    Bone Health and Osteoporosis: A Report of the Surgeon General (2004)
    This first-ever Surgeon General’s Report on bone health and osteoporosis provides much needed information on bone health, an often overlooked aspect of physical health. This report follows in the tra... Details >
    Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Bone Up on Bone Loss  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    You make the bone that must last your lifetime when you are between the ages of 10 and 18 years old. This bone is known as your "peak bone mass." To reach the best possible peak bone mass, you must ge... Details >
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    Chapters (support groups) and Hotlines of the Scoliosis Association, Inc.  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This site provides information about how to find a chapter (support group) or hotline that may be of help.... Details >
    Scoliosis Association, Inc.
    Definition of Proteus Syndrome  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This brief document defines Proteus Syndrome, a condition which involves atypical growth of the bones, skin, head, and a variety of other symptoms. The document also discusses origin and prevalence of... Details >
    Proteus Syndrome Foundation
    Diseases--American Association of Multiple Enchondroma Diseases   External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This page provides information on two diseases--Ollier's Disease and Maffuci's Syndrome--and their characteristics, usual age of onset and inheritance type, and progression. ... Details >
    American Association of Multiple Enchondroma Diseases
    Find a Rheumatologist  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This page will help you find specialists in arthritis care and research in your geographic area.... Details >
    American College of Rheumatology
    Organizations
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    National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health
    NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center
    American Association of Multiple Enchondroma DiseasesExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Arthritis FoundationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    National Osteoporosis FoundationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation, Inc.External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Paget's Foundation for Paget's Disease of Bone and Related DisordersExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Proteus Syndrome FoundationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Scoliosis Association, Inc.External Links Disclaimer Logo

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