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HEALTH ENCYCLOPEDIA

Diseases & Conditions A - Z
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Leigh's Disease

PERIODICALS

Schmiedel, J., S. Jackson, J. Schafer, and H. Reichmann. "Mitochondrial Cytopathies." Neurol. 250, no. 3 (March 2003): 267–77.

DiMauro, S., A. L. Andreu, and D. C. De Vivo. "Mitochondrial Disorders." J Child Neurol. 17, Suppl. 3 (December 2002): 3S35–45; 3S46–47.

OTHER

"NINDS Leigh's Disease Information Page." National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. February 10, 2004 (April 4, 2004). <http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/leighsdisease_doc.htm>.

ORGANIZATIONS

The National Leigh's Disease Foundation. P.O. Box 2222, Corinth, MS 38834. (601) 286-2551 or (800) 819-2551.

United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation. 8085 Saltsburg Road, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15239. (412) 793-8077; Fax: (412) 793-6477. info@umdf.org. <http://www.umdf.org/>.

Bryan Richard Cobb, PhD

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Author Info: Bryan Richard Cobb PhD, The Gale Group Inc., Gale, Detroit, Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders, 2005

This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.
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