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Osteogenesis imperfecta
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Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a group of genetic disorders that mainly affect the bones. People with this condition have bones that break easily, often from mild trauma or with no apparent cause. Multiple fractures are common, and in severe cases, can occur even before birth. Milder cases may involve only a few fractures over a person's lifetime. There are at least eight recognized forms of osteogenesis imperfecta, designated type I through type VIII. The types can be distinguished by their signs and symptoms, as well as by genetic factors.[1]

References
  1. Osteogenesis imperfecta. Genetics Home Reference (GHR). 2007 Available at: http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=osteogenesisimperfecta. Accessed April 29, 2009.

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    • eMedicine provides information on this topic. Click on the link to view this information. You may need to register to view the medical textbook, but registration is free
    • The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Information Resource Center provides information on this topic and on other topics related to the health of children, adults, and families. You can contact NICHD for this information by calling toll-free at 800-370-2943 or e-mailing at NICHDInformationResourceCenter@mail.nih.gov
    • Genetics Home Reference (GHR) contains a condition summary on Osteogenesis imperfecta. Click on the link to go to GHR and review this summary.
    • MedlinePlus, a Web site designed by the National Library of Medicine Web site to help you research your health questions, provides more information about this topic. Click on the link to view this information.
    • The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research, and the dissemination of information on research progress in these diseases. Click on the link to view information on this topic.
    • The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is a federation of more than 130 nonprofit voluntary health organizations serving people with rare disorders. Click on the link to view information on this topic.
    • Orphanet is a database dedicated to information on rare diseases and orphan drugs.  Access to this database is free of charge.  Click on the link to read information on this topic.
    • The Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center provides patients, health professionals, and the public with an important link to resources and information on metabolic bone diseases, including osteoporosis, Paget's disease of the bone, osteogenesis imperfecta, and hyperparathyroidism. Contact them directly by calling toll-free at 800-624-2663 or by e-mail at NIAMSBoneInfo@mail.nih.gov
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    • GeneReviews provides current, expert-authored, peer-reviewed, full-text articles describing the application of genetic testing to the diagnosis, management, and genetic counseling of patients with specific inherited conditions. Click on the link to view the article on this topic.
 
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    • We recommend that you discuss this information and your concerns with a genetics professional. The following online resources can help you find a genetics professional in your community:

       * GeneClinics - A searchable directory of US and international genetics and prenatal diagnosis clinics. To locate genetics clinics in the United States, go to the following link and click on 'Clinic Directory' to find a genetic service close to you. 

        * ResourceLink - A database of genetics counseling services, searchable by location, name, institution, type of practice, or specialty. Hosted by the National Society of Genetic Counselors.
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    • Canadian Osteogenesis Imperfecta Society
      128 Thornhill Crescent
      Chatham, Ontario, Canada, N7L 4M3
      Phone: 519-436-0025
    • The Brittle Bone Society
      30 Guthrie Street
      Dundee, UK
      DD1 5BS
      Phone: (+44) 01382- 204446
      Fax: (+44) 01382- 206771
      Email: bbs@brittlebone.org  
      Web: http://www.brittlebone.org/
    • Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation
      804 West Diamond Avenue, Suite 210
      Gaithersburg, MD 20878
      Toll-free: 1-800-981-2663
      Phone: 301-947-0083
      Fax: 301-947-0456
      Email: bonelink@oif.org  
      Web: http://www.oif.org
    • Children's Brittle Bone Foundation
      7701 95th Street
      Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
      Phone: 866-694-2223
      Fax: 262-947-0724
      Email: info@cbbf.org  
      Web: http://www.cbbf.org/
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    • The National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD) has partnered with Inspire.com to launch an online community for people with rare diseases called The NORD Rare Disease Community. This community connects medical patients, family members, caregivers, and professionals. Click on The NORD Rare Disease Community to learn more.
    • RareShare is an online social hub dedicated to patients, families and healthcare professionals affected by rare medical disorders. Click on RareShare to learn more.
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Clinical Trials & Research (Found 1 resource)
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    • ClinicalTrials.gov lists trials that are studying or have studied Osteogenesis imperfecta. Click on the link to go to ClinicalTrials.gov to read descriptions of these studies.

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