Conditions and Diseases

Addison's disease is the result of failure of the adrenal glands to produce steroid hormones. Daily medication to replace these hormones enables a relatively normal lifestyle. The NZAN provides support and up-to-date information to people with Addison's disease.

A non profit organization committed to finding a cure for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) by providing support, education, information and raising funds for scientific research. LAM is a rare and often fatal lung disease that strikes young women, causing symptoms including shortness of breath, chest pain, cough and lung collapse.

Provide information which can assist newly transplanted, or listed for transplant, New Zealanders and their support people.

The NZORD offers support for those suffering from a rare disorder in New Zealand, providing resources and information for rare disease support groups.

Cleft lip and palate support group.

A charitable organisation driven by enthusiastic health professionals committed to the management of bladder and bowel control problems.

Total acne treatment is available with Oratane, a pharmaceutical medication that works by reducing the amount of oily substances produced by the oil-making glands in your skin. This reduces the amount of bacteria in the skin and can also reduce inflammation.

A national organisation established to reduce the incidence of osteoporosis in New Zealand by raising awareness and knowledge of osteoporosis and to provide a voice for those at risk or suffering from osteoporosis.

The purpose of the Foundation is the elimination of leprosy as a public health risk in the Pacific and the continuing care of patients with disability or social disadvantage due to past active leprosy.

Prescription medicine used to treat chronic hepatitis C, an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus.

Prader-Willi Syndrome is a complex disorder, occurring in all races and both sexes. The Association is primarily a parent support group that provides knowledge, advocacy and support for all families affected by Prader-Willi Syndrome.

Connecting New Zealanders who have been diagnosed with a debilitating disease or condition. Add your story, questions or comments on Setback.

A national society representing those with a spinal cord injury and their families, friends and caregivers. The Society promotes research, development and strategies for the treatment and reversal of chronic spinal cord injury.

A site highlighting the issues facing those with a spinal injury, giving sufferers and their friends and family a place to share their experiences with others.

Network Spinal Analysis practice in Remuera, Auckland.

A New Plymouth support group for ostomates and their families. The site features upcoming events, meeting dates, newsletters and useful links.

A support group aiming to help children with Developmental Dyspraxia to learn, to achieve their potentials, and ultimately to lead a happy, satisfying adult life.

Providing emotional support for sufferers of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and HMS, their spouses and family members.

Tumours of the mouth, throat, larynx, paranasal sinuses and skin of the head and neck.

An information resource on conditions managed by vascular surgeons including varicose veins, aortic aneurysms, carotid disease and peripheral vascular disease.

Cytological alterations that occur in the bone marrow parenchima.

Dedicated to providing burn injured persons and their families throughout New Zealand with support and assistance, both during and after hospitalisation. The organisation assists them to return to normal lives within their community.