Disabilities and Disorders A to Z

Osteogenesis Impefecta Definition Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder characterized by bones that break easily, often from little or

Angelman syndrome is a chromosomal (gene-linked) disease that causes neurological problems. The physician Harold Angelman first identified the syndrome in

Post Polio Syndrome What is post-polio syndrome? Post-polio syndrome (PPS) is a condition that affects polio survivors anywhere from 10

Alpers disease is a rare, genetically determined disease of the brain that causes progressive degeneration of grey matter in the

Paget’s Disease of Bone What is Paget’s disease of bone? Paget’s disease is a chronic disorder that typically results in

Alexander disease is a rare, genetically determined degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. It is one of a group

Osteoporosis Osteoporosis Overview Osteoporosis, or porous bone, is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone

You’re coughing and sneezing and tired and achy. You think that you might be getting a cold. Later, when the

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus What is Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus? Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is an abnormal increase of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)