DISEASE DIRECTORY

Thursday, September 02, 2010

Neurological Disorders

 Alternating Hemiplegia
Alzheimer's
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Ataxia
Autonomic Nervous System
Brain Diseases
Cerebral Palsy
Chromosomal
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Pain Syndromes
Congenital Anomalies
Cranial Nerve Diseases
Dementia
Demyelinating Diseases
Dysautonomia
Epilepsy
Headaches
Huntington's Disease
Hydrocephalus
Infections
Meningitis
Movement Disorders
Muscle Diseases
Neoplasms
Neurocutaneous Syndromes
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Neurologic Manifestations
Neurotoxicity Syndromes
Ocular Motility Disorders
Parkinson's Disease
Peripheral Nervous System
Porencephaly
Rett Syndrome
Spinal Cord
Stroke
Support Groups
Tourette Syndrome
Trauma and Injuries

  • A Stroke of Genius Portrait Artists - Corporate & Family Portraits - Georgia. Stroke of Genius was included in a portrait article in December 16, 2002 issue of BusinessWeek magazine!! Click to read it.
  • Acute Stroke Toolbox - Guidelines, pathways, sample admission orders, and complementary tools, courtesy of the Brain Attack Coalition--a nonprofit alliance whose mission is to reduce the occurrence and impact of stroke.
  • Ahealthyme.com: Stroke: An Animated Guide - Visual introduction to ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, revealing the fundamental processes involved in each type of "brain attack."
  • American Stroke Association - The International Stroke Conference features over 500 presentations highlighting the most recent advances in the basic sciences of cerebral circulation and
  • Artists Recovering from Stroke - Submit your artwork for inclusion in an online gallery, view samples from an Australian exhibition, and learn more about post-stroke conditions that may influence works of art.
  • Believe In Miracles - Online home of James Bradley, stroke survivor and author of "Elvis Was My Speech Therapist".
  • Brain and Stroke Research and Treatment Center - Scripps Clinic Center of Excellence focusing on the prevention and treatment of stroke and other disorders of the brain. Located in San Diego, California.
  • Brain Stem Stroke: Joe and Jackie - A couple's story of survival and life after a massive brain stem stroke resulting in locked-in syndrome.
  • British Columbia Centre for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Vancouver-based center specializing in stroke prevention and treatment. Overviews of the Centre's prevention clinic, acute-stroke service, and research efforts are available at its online home, with a consumer-oriented guide to stroke.
  • Canadian Stroke Network / Réseau Canadien contre les accidents ... - The Canadian Stroke Network's mission is to reduce the effects of stroke on the lives of Canadians and on Canadian society. The
  • Caregiver-Information.com - Fact sheets, adapted leisure ideas, relaxation tips, news, and other resources for those who are caring for loved ones with stroke or another neurological condition.
  • Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke Association - Support for ... - Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke Association offers support and information on Cerebral Palsy In Utero Stroke, Infant Stroke, Intrauterine Stroke, Neonatal
  • Cochrane Stroke Group - The Cochrane Stroke Group is part of the Cochrane Collaboration, an international organisation that aims to help people make well-informed decisions about
  • Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy: Online Publications - Reading list featuring reports on CIMT--a "massed practice" approach to limb weakness. Intended as a research aid for stroke survivors, medical professionals, and others who wish to investigate the therapy online.
  • Depression and Stroke - National Institute of Mental Health fact sheet relating the symptoms of post-stroke depression and the importance of obtaining treatment.
  • European Stroke Initiative - The European Stroke Initiative. The EUSI aims to optimise stroke management through educational programmes for medical professionals and for the public.
  • General Practice Notebook: Stroke - Clinical reference on ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. Covered topics include differential diagnosis, etiological determination, radiologic investigations, and management of patients within the National Service Framework.
  • HealthAtoZ: Stroke - Learn how to decrease your stroke risk, and look into available treatments and questions that you should ask your physician if you've just had a stroke.
  • Heart And Stroke - Redirection Page!" - The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada's website "www.hsf.ca" has moved. For the the latest information on heart disease and
  • Heart and Stroke Encyclopedia - Heart and Stroke Encyclopedia. AS (Aortic Stenosis) — see Congenital Cardiovascular Defects; Heart Valves; ASA — see American Stroke Association;
  • Howstuffworks "How Two-stroke Engines Work" - A car engine uses a four-stroke cycle -- how can two strokes accomplish the same tasks? Main > Science > Engineering How Two-stroke Engines Work.
  • Interact Reading Service - Providing a professional, live, interactive reading service for stroke patients in hospitals and stroke clubs in the London area.
  • Internet Stroke Center at Washington University - A stroke resource for medical professionals and consumers, alike. Educational information, directories of clinical trials and stroke centers, and a calendar of major stroke conferences are among the site's many offerings.
  • Lifeclinic.com: Stroke - Features prevention, diagnosis, and rehabilitation fact sheets, in addition to a risk survey.
  • Lou's Stroke - Link collection and personal story of Louis Albert, a diabetic and aphasic stroke survivor who has used assistive technology to create his site.
  • Medbroadcast.com: Stroke - Discover information on stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery; check your personal risk level through an online quiz; and visualize stroke through multimedia presentations.
  • Megan's Notebook - Inspirational resource created by author and childhood stroke survivor Megan Drummond. Features essays on Megan's experiences during and after her stroke.
  • Mikey Dee: Musician, Writer, DJ , Scenester and Brain Stem Stroke Survivor - Online home of the Boston music-scene personality Mikey Dee, who lives with locked-in syndrome. Updates on his recovery and information on brain stem stroke are provided, along with an opportunity to e-mail "The Dee."
  • Neurotransplantation for Patients with Paralysis After Stroke - Overview of the University of Pittsburgh's study of neuronal cell transplantation for the treatment of stroke. Updates on the research program are provided.
  • New York University Medical Center: Stroke Screening - Details concerning the Manhattan-based Center's no-cost preventive screening program for eligible seniors.
  • NINDS Stroke Information Page - Introduction to stroke, with pointers to related fact sheets concerning symptoms, prevention, and rehabilitation. Presented by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a division of the National Institutes of Health.
  • NORD: POEMS Syndrome - Offers the synonyms, a general discussion and resources.
  • Northeast Ohio Stroke Activity Center - One of three centers in the USA that is organized to bring state-of-the-art rehabilitation to stroke survivors and their families in need of such services.
  • On Being Struck by a Stroke - Personal story of E.B. Jelks, an eight-year survivor of stroke and active participant in the American Heart Association's Peer Visitation Program.
  • Pediatric Stroke Network - A Children's Stroke information and ... - Pediatric Stroke Network - a CHILDHOOD STROKE support group that offers information on In Utero Stroke, Infant Stroke, Intrauterine Stroke and Neonatal Stroke
  • Post Stroke Help - Articles and webcasts concerning post-stroke spasticity, uncontrollable muscle tightness or cramps that cause pain and affect movement. Created in cooperation with Healthology and supported by unrestricted educational grants from Allergan and Medtronic.
  • Project Stroke Hope - Presentation by a family hoping to help others who are affected by stroke. Offers notes on disability benefits and insurance matters, fundamental information on stroke, and links to stroke-related sites.
  • Rob Evan Hughes, L.S.W., Advocate for Stroke-Affected Families - Inspirational essays, pointers to online stroke resources, and information on Mr. Hughes's availability for speaking engagements.
  • Separating Myth and Fact: Women and Stroke - Article exploring women's special stroke risks.
  • Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, and Paralysis Support Organizations - Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, and Paralysis Guide to Support Organizations. National Rehabilitation Hospital Stroke Recovery Program.
  • Stanford University Stroke Center - STROKE AWARENESS endorsed by HealthyWay™, WHAT IS A STROKE? A stroke (also called as possible. Ischemic Stroke. Ischemic stroke
  • Stroke - Stroke. September 2001. WHAT IS A STROKE? The Basic Process. Blood Flow Blockage. The brain receives about 25% of the body's oxygen, but it cannot store it.
  • Stroke - Stroke is a cardiovascular disease. It affects the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain. Stroke What causes a stroke? Stroke
  • Stroke -- Table of Contents (35 [2]) - To see one abstract at a time, click its [Abstract] link. Advances in Stroke 2003: Advances in Text]. Major Ongoing Stroke Trials: Major
  • Stroke and Aphasia Information - Resources for stroke recovery, including home therapy tips and survivors' stories. Presented by Bungalow Software, a provider of rehabilitation programs.
  • Stroke and Aphasia Recovery---Speech Practice Programs and ... - New approaches for stroke survivors and speech recovery. Speech practice program talks on-line. FREE demo and miniguides. Stroke Family Scrapbook Click Here.
  • Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Stanford Stroke Center's extensive, illustrated guide for stroke patients and their families.
  • Stroke Rehabilitation in the Elderly - Doctoral thesis by Kauko Pitkänen, focusing on long-term rehabilitation for survivors aged 65 and older.
  • Stroke Survivors - Tips for everyday living, information on hemiplegia recovery, and opportunities to read and share recovery notes and personal therapy reviews, courtesy of survivor Rowland Gale.
  • Stroke Survivors Canada Ottawa - Supporting affected families with information about stroke causes, acute care, rehabilitation, financial issues, local services, and Web-based resources.
  • Stroke Survivors: The Site for Cerebellar Stroke Victims - Developed and maintained by survivor John d'Arcy to support individuals who are dealing with cerebellar stroke. Resources include his personal story, a fact sheet on the condition, a message board, and contact details for related organizations in the United Kingdom.
  • Stroke Teaching Presentation. Information on history, epidemiology ... - Stroke Presentation for patients, family and rehabilitation team members. Information on STROKE Cerebrovascular Accident. A teaching
  • Stroke, Brain Attack, and Paralysis - An introduction to stroke, linking to related incidence information, news, chats, and a directory of neurologists. Hosted by NeurologyChannel.
  • Stroke-Online.net - L'80% degli ictus è di natura ischemica, mentre il 20% è di natura emorragica. Come prevenire l'ictus. I fattori di rischio. Quale terapia adottare.
  • Stroke-TIA - An Educational Resource on Stroke and Transient ... - An educational resource for information on stroke and TIA. Included in this website is information on the treatment, risk factors
  • Stroke-TIA.org - An educational resource focusing on the prevention and treatment of stroke and transient ischemic attacks. Features articles and webcasts of interviews with medical professionals.
  • StrokeGene - An international research programme, aiming to discover new treatments for stroke through a genomic approach. Funded by the European Commission.
  • StrokeHelp.com - Rehabilitation information, educational training videos, and discussion forums for clinicians, families and survivors of stroke.
  • StrokeHelpline - Service of the Rotary Club of Bombay, providing information on stroke prevention, recovery, and rehabilitation in Mumbai.
  • StrokePage/Slagsiden - Home to the StrokePost news pages and numerous other resources for stroke survivors and their loved ones. Content is presented in both English and Norwegian.
  • Terri's Stroke Recovery - Story of stroke and continuing recovery, from the rehab unit to independent living. Written in support of other survivors who are on the "long journey back" from stroke.
  • The Effects of Pharmacotherapy and Training on Functional Recovery after Global and Focal Cerebral I - A doctoral thesis by Kirsi Puurunen of University of Kuopio, Finland.
  • The Neuroscience Institute - Regional neuroscience center of excellence based at The University Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Offers comprehensive, compassionate, specialized care for patients with diseases or disorders of the brain and nervous system.
  • Transient Ischemic Attack - Information sheet on TIAs (which are also known as "mini strokes"). Compiled by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
  • Transient Ischemic Attack Hub - A brief introduction to TIAs, accompanied by links to overviews and scientific publications.
  • Treatment for Brain Attacks at Allegheny General Hospital - Description of cerebrovascular services offered by Allegheny General Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA.
  • UCLA Stroke Center - Providing comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic care of patients with disorders of the brain and spinal-cord vasculature.
  • University of Pittsburgh Center for Cerebrovascular Surgery - Description of the Center, which specializes in the treatment of carotid stenoses, aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and other vascular conditions associated with stroke.
  • Veritas Medicine: Stroke - Personalized trial listings, fundamental information, and treatment reviews pertaining to stroke.
  • WebMD Interactives: Stroke - Six-part consumer guide focusing on strokes due to athersclerosis. Features include animations of plaque formation and blockage in an artery supplying the brain.