Albinism
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Albinism Facts
warts.org — “Albinism Facts” View full resource at warts.org
Most Recently Shared on June 21, 2010 at 2:56 am By:
Susan Scroggins Health Advocate and Active Health Library
A person with albinism possesses a particular genetic make-up that results in a lack of pigmentation. Learn more. http://bit.ly/dBVB7Y
Albinism Facts and Information
disabled-world.com — “The majority of children with albinism are born to parents who have average eye and hair color for their ethnicity” View full resource at disabled-world.com
Most Recently Shared on February 17, 2011 at 7:52 pm By:
Disabled World Health Advocate and Health News
Albinism Facts and Information http://ff.im/-yfHA7
Famous People with Albinism - Video
metacafe.com — “Patrick DeRespinis MD Pediatric Ophthalmology Residency: New Jersey Medical School Fellowship:Manahattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital Author :S. Watch Video about Eyes,Pediatrics,Ophthalmology by Metacafe.com” View full resource at metacafe.com
Most Recently Shared on March 28, 2011 at 11:27 am By:
DrMDK Doctor, Pediatrician, and Physician
VIDEO: Famous People with Albinism http://tmogul.com/tweet/aCJZH
Albinism: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The classification of congenital hypopigmentary diseases that result from a defect in the production of pigment (melanin) due to dysfunction of pigment cells (melanocytes) in the skin, the eyes, and/or the ears consists of the following: ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 7:20 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Congenital diseases which result in a defect in pigment production may be classified as albinism. Learn more. http://bit.ly/aXJw7d
Ocular Albinism: Symptoms and Treatments for Vision Problems Associated with Albinism
generalmedicine.suite101.com — “People with albinism often have poor eyesight due to poor development of the retina. This article describes symptoms and treatment options for those affected.” View full resource at generalmedicine.suite101.com
Most Recently Shared on January 27, 2010 at 1:21 pm By:
Ocular Albinism: People with albinism often have poor eyesight due to poor development of the retina. This article... http://bit.ly/cxyLsE
Living With Albinism | Endless Beauty Media
endlessbeauty.com — “TheSpotlighted Bloggertoday is OneBrownGirl who is featured on BlogHer. I use most of my blogging keystrokes to encourage women and girls to celebrate themselves and to feel good about the skin they--™re in ... regardless of skin color, cultural background or their perceived imperfections.” View full resource at endlessbeauty.com
Most Recently Shared on March 30, 2011 at 3:21 pm By:
EndlessBeauty.com Skin and Beauty and Health Site
Feat. blogger @OneBrownGirl, also feat. on @BlogHer! Discover her inspiring & interesting story of living w/ albinism http://bit.ly/hi23Xx
Africans With Albinism Hunted in Tanzania - ABC News
abcnews.go.com — “In Tanzania, a tourist mecca known for safaris and visits to Mount Kilimanjaro, people with albinism who have faced discrimination are now being hunted down like animals. Since 2007, 54 Tanzanians with albinism, including children, have been murdered by gangs of men who hack off arms, legs or genitals. Observers say even more cases of attacks have gone unreported. 'Primetime' traveled to Tanzania to investigate.” View full resource at abcnews.go.com
Most Recently Shared on August 27, 2010 at 2:20 am By:
krupali tejura, m.d. Doctor, Oncologist, Radiation Oncologist, and Physician
Huh? RT @ABC: Africans With Albinism Hunted in Tanzania http://bit.ly/b1WZk3
How to Help Tanzanians with Albinism - ABC News
abcnews.go.com — “Learn about organizations working to help protect albinos in Tanzania.” View full resource at abcnews.go.com
Most Recently Shared on August 26, 2010 at 11:15 pm By:
How to Help Tanzanians with Albinism: Learn about organizations working to help protect albinos in Tanzania. Tanza... http://bit.ly/bS2bPx
Two young women undaunted by ocular albinism
drryo.com — “According to The National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH), one person in 17,000 in the United States has some form of albinism. In one form of the condition, called ocular albinism, vision problems are the only symptom. The skin and eye colors of people with ocular albinism are usually in the normal range, but their retinas are colorless.” View full resource at drryo.com
Most Recently Shared on January 10, 2011 at 8:09 pm By:
Ryo Kubota, MD, PhD Doctor, Surgeon, Ophthalmologist, and Physician
New on DrRyo.com: Two young women undaunted by ocular albinism http://bit.ly/hk9FOI
Blog: Hats off to Tanzania Albinism Project : Skin & Allergy News
skinandallergynews.com — “Skin & Allergy News Digital Network is the online destination and multimedia properties of Skin & Allergy News, the independent news publication for the dermatology community. Our breaking news covers all areas of medical dermatology, dermatologic surgery, and aesthetic dermatology. We also provide the news by specialty interest: acne and rosacea, atopic dermatitis and eczema, cutaneous oncology, hair and nails, infectious diseases, pediatric dermatology, psoriasis and rheumatologic disorders, s” View full resource at skinandallergynews.com
Most Recently Shared on July 21, 2011 at 5:22 pm By:
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Hats for albinos project in Tanzania, where albinism is high, is helping protect sensitive skin. http://bit.ly/n8D9XT
My letter to the New York Times in regards to Richard Albin discoverer of PSA-(Not accepted) « Prostate diaries
theprostatedecision.wordpress.com — “My letter to the New York Times in regards to Richard Albin discoverer of PSA-(Not accepted) « Prostate diaries” View full resource at theprostatedecision.wordpress.com
Most Recently Shared on September 4, 2011 at 12:15 am By:
john clay mchugh Surgeon, Urologist, Physician, and Doctor
My letter to the New York Times in regards to Richard Albin discoverer of PSA-(Not acceptedhttp://j.mp/r9xyQN via @AddToAny prostate cancer
Prostate cancer test no better than a 'coin toss', creator Richard Albin claims | Herald Sun
heraldsun.com.au — “MEDICAL authorities have defended a blood test for prostate cancer, despite the creator labeling it as accurate as a "coin toss".” View full resource at heraldsun.com.au
Most Recently Shared on March 15, 2010 at 1:56 am By:
Newman urges prostate cancer tests http://bit.ly/cgToiq
Who was Bob Monkhouse? Hint- Zappa, Bixby, Fogleberg and Albin’s father. The prostate cancer that kills in three years- the one i worry about « Prostate diaries
theprostatedecision.wordpress.com — “Who was Bob Monkhouse? Hint- Zappa, Bixby, Fogleberg and Albin’s father. The prostate cancer that kills in three years- the one i worry about « Prostate diaries” View full resource at theprostatedecision.wordpress.com
Most Recently Shared on October 6, 2010 at 2:48 pm By:
john clay mchugh Surgeon, Urologist, Physician, and Doctor
Who was Bob Monkhouse? Hint- Zappa, Bixby, Fogleberg and Albin's father. The prostate cancer that kills in three years-: http://t.co/T8JmH8B
Which of the following guidelines regarding screening protocols for prostate cancer would have saved Frank Zappa or Richard Albin’s father? Hmmmmmmmmm. « Prostate diaries
theprostatedecision.wordpress.com — “Which of the following guidelines regarding screening protocols for prostate cancer would have saved Frank Zappa or Richard Albin’s father? Hmmmmmmmmm. « Prostate diaries” View full resource at theprostatedecision.wordpress.com
Most Recently Shared on October 4, 2010 at 8:12 pm By:
john clay mchugh Surgeon, Urologist, Physician, and Doctor
Which of the following guidelines regarding screening protocols for prostate cancer would have saved Frank Zappa: http://t.co/MXnLBSH
Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome (HPS) is a rare group of autosomal recessive diseases whose manifestations include oculocutaneous albinism, bleeding, and lysosomal ceroid storage. Its etiology has been related to defects in 7 genes: HPS1, HPS2 (AP3B1), HPS3, HPS4, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 7:43 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome is a type of albinism that includes bleeding tendencies and lung disease. Learn more. http://bit.ly/cXcWQZ
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