BMJ 2008;336:101 (12 January), doi:10.1136/bmj.39341.438843.BE
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Harry Brown, general practitioner, Leeds, DrHarry@DrHarry.net
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A UK based medical student has put together a useful resource at www.prader-willi-syndrome.co.uk for those wanting to know more about the rare congenital disorder Prader-Willi syndrome. Some of you may know a little about the condition, but a quick stroll through this site (and it does not take long) will make you a little wiser. It is not an in-depth review of the topic, just a basic summary. Small, easily digestible sites such as this one can sometimes be more effective than a large, complex resource.
The internet is a powerful and democratic tool, allowing the free flow of information and knowledge. The clever idea behind the news portal http://doctorworld.net/ is that it allows doctors to share news stories, websites, and sources with everyone else. A voting system allows items to gain more prominence or be buried, according to how popular they are. You can register with the site and
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