Disease Information from NORD, National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.

• Database Subscriptions

Many libraries, schools, universities, and hospitals subscribe to NORD’s Rare Disease Database for unlimited access to reports on more than 1,150 diseases.

• Index of Rare Diseases

This is the list of diseases currently covered in the Rare Disease Database.

• Rare Disease Database

Search this database for reports on more than 1,150 diseases.

View sample report

• Index of Organizations

This is the list of organizations in NORD’s Organizational Database.

• Organizational Database

Read about more than 2,000 patient organizations and other sources of help.

NORD's
Washington Office
Read about events on Capitol Hill, funding for rare-disease research, and other topics of interest from NORD's office in Washington, DC.

Our Information

The information about rare diseases provided by NORD is intended for educational purposes only. It should never be used for diagnostic or treatment purposes. If you have questions regarding a medical condition, always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional.

NORD is a nonprofit organization, with limited resources. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that all information provided by NORD will be completely current and accurate. The information provided on this website should never be used as a substitute for professional medical advice.

Also, because of the large number of rare diseases, NORD's information is intended only to serve as a brief introduction. For more detailed, specific, and current information, please contact your personal physician or the organizations or agencies listed as "Resources" on specific disease reports.

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Last modified Wednesday, July 30, 2008