Marfan Syndrome (cont.)In this Article
 Where can people find additional information about Marfan syndrome?National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) Other Resources National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) NHGRI Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center National Marfan Foundation (NMF) National Organization For Rare Disorders (NORD) March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation American Heart Association Acknowledgments The NIAMS gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the following individuals in the preparation and review of the original version of this booklet: Bernadette Tyree, Ph.D., NIAMS/ NIH; Priscilla Ciccarielo, Director Emeritus, National Marfan Foundation, Port Washington, NY; Harry C. Dietz, M.D., Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; Carolyn Levering and Eileen Masciale, National Marfan Foundation, Port Washington, NY; Francisco Ramirez, M.D., Mount Sinai School of Medicine of the City University of New York, NY; and Joel Rosenbloom, M.D., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. SOURCE: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Marfan Syndrome. Reviewed on 8/1/2012 Patient CommentsViewers share their comments
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