Find a description of the disorder, its alternate names, the causes, incidence and risk factors.
Offers a description of the malady that includes information on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.
Laurence Finberg, MD provides a description of the condition's pathophysiology, frequency, lab and imaging studies.
Annotated links to resources provided by the Rural Nurse Organization Digital Library.
A description of the diagnosis and treatment of an adopted Russian child with nutritional rickets at the Alfred I. duPont Institute.
University of Maryland Medical Center article that describes the condition. Find a discussion of causes, incidence, and risk factors.
Offers a comparison between Vitamin D sensitive and resistant forms of the bone disease. Includes a general overview of bone growth and development.
Mayo Clinic answers how this vitamin D deficiency effects children's bones, who is at risk, non-dietary causes, symptoms, and diagnosis.
Dr. Barbara Struempler, a nutritionist with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System describes how the condition can be avoided.
Feature article reports on advances in genetic research by UCSF scientists.
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