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"There are three recognised forms of Niemann-Pick Disease, Niemann-Pick Type A, B and C. Niemann-Pick Type A and B are caused by an enzyme deficiency, causing a build up of toxic materials in the body's cells. Niemann-Pick Type C is not caused by an enzyme deficiency, but the end result is the same; an accumulation of materials (cholesterol and other fatty acids) in the body's cells." from http://www.niemannpick.org.uk/ .

Resources in This Category

• Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation

  http://www.parseghian.org/
  About this foundation whose goal is to find a cure for the devastating Niemann-Pick Type C disease.

• GeneReviews: Niemann-Pick Disease Type C

  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1296/
  Summary, diagnosis, clinical description, differential diagnosis, management, genetic counseling and molecular genetics.

• International Center for Types A and B Niemann-Pick Disease

  http://www.mssm.edu/niemann-pick/
  Provides information on the prevention and treatment of this disorder for patients, physicians and scientists.

• International Niemann-Pick Disease Alliance

  http://www.inpda.org/
  An alliance of non-profit support organisations who are associated with the rare group of genetic diseases known collectively as Niemann-Pick Disease.

• Jacob's Reach

  http://www.jacob-quinn.com/
  Niemann-Pick Disease Type C public awareness campaign in honor of Jacob Quinn DeMeis. Includes information on the disease and on Jacob's short life.

• National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation

  http://www.nnpdf.org/
  Provides in depth education and support for patients and families. Also information about the foundation itself.

• Niemann-Pick Disease

  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/niemann/niemann.htm
  Information sheet on this disease including what it is, treatment, prognosis and research being done.

• Niemann-Pick UK

  http://www.npuk.org/
  A charitable organisation offering support and information to families affected by Niemann-Pick diseases and to associated health and social care professionals.

• Think Again Think NP-C campaign

  http://www.think-npc.com/
  Aiming to reduce the time to diagnosis by supporting healthcare professionals who are unfamiliar with NP-C to recognise the key signs and symptoms of the disease.

• “Our bid to raise awareness of our son’s disease”

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-31644877
  The BBC reports on a campaign to raise doctor’s awareness of Niemann-Pick type C.

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