The Alkaptonuria Society - Information about this genetic metabolic disorder for patients and professionals. Includes an FAQ, and a registration page for sufferers.
The Williams Syndrome Foundation - Information for parents, carers, and professionals about a non-hereditary syndrome which can cause brain damage in varying degrees, combined with some physical side-effects.
PiXiE - Organisation supports sufferers of Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (PXE). Includes information about the condition and its causes, guidance on managing it, and contact details.
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- unknown Creativity is piercing the mundane to find the marvelous.
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