Dedicated to preventing the early death and disability, and improve the quality of life for Marfan patients in Canada, through comprehensive programs of... Education... Support... Research... Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue that can affect the skeletal system, eyes, lungs, blood vessels and heart. About Marfan Syndrome Articles About the Association Pharaoh ...

This is a discussion of the supposed pathology of the Pharaoh Akhenaten. Was it Marfan's Syndrome or artistic style

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Stanford University Center for Marfan Syndrome and Related Connective Tissue Disorders History and Mission The Stanford University Marfan Clinic was established in 1988 by Dr. D. Craig Miller at the urging of the local chapter of the National Marfan Foundation based upon the perceived need to establish a specialized care center in the western United States. At the fifth anniversary, the name was ...

Guidelines | Topics | Suggestions | Subscribing | Commands | Post not showing | Adding aliases (additional addresses) Here is a quick link to the Marfan-List Subscriber Interface. Marfan-List began in May, 1997. It is currently hosted by squawk.com Marfan-List is an unmoderated forum for anyone interested in the Marfan syndrome or related disorders. Subscribers may include patients with these ...

This page outlines my own experience with Marfan Syndrome, describes some of the pathology, and gives a bit of advice for anyone dealing with it.

Policy Statement Pediatrics Volume 98, Number 5 November, 1996, p.978-982 Health Supervision for Children with Marfan Syndrome (RE9639) AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS Committee on Genetics ABSTRACT.This set of guidelines is designed to assist the pediatrician in caring for children with Marfan syndrome confirmed by clinical criteria. Although pediatricians usually first see children with Marfan ...

The Polish Association of the Families with Marfan Syndrome and Other Geneticaly Conditioned Disorders is a non-profit organization established 7 years ago in Gdynia.

The Marfan syndrome is a connective tissue disorder. Connective tissue provides substance and support to tendons, ligaments, blood vessel walls, cartilage, heart valves and many other structures. In the Marfan syndrome, the chemical makeup of the connective tissue isn't normal. As a result, many of these structures aren't as stiff as they should be.

Central Ohio Support Group for Marfan Syndrome, a connective tissue disorder that often effects the aorta, eyes, (lens), musculosketal system. People are usually tall and thin. Abe Lincoln may have had marfan's.

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Reviews the possible role of diet as a factor in Marfan syndrome. Questions the theory that fibrillin mutations are the only factor in the disorder.

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