The National Marfan Foundation is launching a new mobile Web site, www.MarfanDX.org
The site is compatible with Droid and iPhone smartphones.
The mobile site, which is also viewable on a desktop computer, is compatible with the Safari and Firefox browsers.
The site content is based on the new criteria for Marfan syndrome, and it also provides differential diagnosis and management for related conditions.
The site includes:
▸ Seven simple formulae for diagnosing Marfan syndrome.
▸ An interactive z-score calculator, which can be used to determine the size of the aorta compared with body surface area.
▸ Key points about the role of genetic testing and family history.