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Article: CARES Foundation, Inc. (organizational spotlight).(Congenital Adrenal hyperplasia Research, Education and Support)
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- The Exceptional Parent
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- March 1, 2002
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CARES (Congenital Adrenal hyperplasia Research, Education and Support) Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit, educational organization. Its purpose is to educate the public and physicians about all forms of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), its symptoms, diagnostic protocols, treatment, genetic frequency, the necessity for early intervention and benefits of newborn screening. It is also dedicated to providing support and information to affected individuals and their families.
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a family of inherited disorders affecting the adrenal gland. The most common form is 21-hydroxylase deficiency, which is inherited in severe or mild ...