MCW HealthLink - Adrenoleukodystrophy

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Topic: Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Leukodystrophy/Adrenoleukodystrophy

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Other resource N0 Health Link - Hydranencephalyhttp://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/921731324.html Health Link - HydranencephalyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Congenital_Anomalies/Hydranencephaly Overview of the rare condition in which the brain's cerebral hemispheres are absent and replaced by sacs filled with cerebrospinal fluid.
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Other resource N4 Peripheral Nervous Systemhttp://courses.ncsu.edu/VMA913/ Peripheral Nervous SystemTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System Information for medical professionals about the peripheral nervous system, including details of skeletal muscle paralysis and opioid-induced bradycardia.
Other resource N5 NISMAT Physical Therapy Corner: Thoracic Outlet Syndromehttp://www.nismat.org/ptcor/thoracic_outlet/index.html NISMAT Physical Therapy Corner: Thoracic Outlet SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Nerve_Compression_Syndromes/Thoracic_Outlet From the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma, the causes, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Includes photographs demonstrating some stretching exercises.
Other resource N6 Cubital Tunnel Syndromehttp://www.e-hand.com/hw/hw007.htm Cubital Tunnel SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Nerve_Compression_Syndromes/Cubital_Tunnel Patient information from HandWorld site, covering causes, symptoms, self-care, and medical/surgical treatment.
Other resource N7 Brachial Plexus Institute at Baylor College of Medicinehttp://www.brachialplexusinstitute.com Brachial Plexus Institute at Baylor College of MedicineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Nerve_Compression_Syndromes/Brachial_Plexus_Palsy Located in the Houston, Texas Medical Center, the institution offers experience and educational resources for brachial plexus injury, treatment and surgery.
Other resource N8 HMP Healthmeistershttp://www.healthmeisters.com HMP HealthmeistersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Nerve_Compression_Syndromes/Carpal_Tunnel Information about carpal tunnel syndrome and other physical ailments through holistic means. Publishers of self-help information.
Other resource N9 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, by Spine-Healthhttp://www.spine-health.com/topics/cd/overview/cervical/cerv06_2.html Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, by Spine-HealthTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Nerve_Compression_Syndromes/Carpal_Tunnel Information on causes, diagnosis and treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Other resource N10 NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaediahttp://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=326 NHS Direct Online Health EncyclopaediaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Neuralgias Encyclopedia article on neuralgia. Includes the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and the causes.
Other resource N11 Facial Neuralgia Resourceshttp://facial-neuralgia.org/ Facial Neuralgia ResourcesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Neuralgias/Support_Groups Resources on trigeminal neuralgia, atypical face pain, anesthesia dolorosa and other cranial neuralgias. Information on symptoms, treatments, coping strategies, medical bibliography, and personal stories.
Other resource N12 Disorders of the Neuromuscular Junctionhttp://www.bcm.edu/neurol/research/nmus/nmus3b.html Disorders of the Neuromuscular JunctionTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Neuromuscular_Junction_Diseases An introduction to disorders of the neuromuscular junction from Baylor College of Medicine.
Other resource N13 Botulinum Toxin as a Biological Weaponhttp://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/285/8/1059 Botulinum Toxin as a Biological WeaponTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Neuromuscular_Junction_Diseases/Botulism Article from the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Other resource N14 Health Canada - Emergency Preparedness - Botuliismhttp://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/epr/botulism.html Health Canada - Emergency Preparedness - BotuliismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Neuromuscular_Junction_Diseases/Botulism Factsheet on the disease.
Other resource N15 Stroke-TIA.orghttp://www.stroke-tia.org Stroke-TIA.orgTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke An educational resource focusing on the prevention and treatment of stroke and transient ischemic attacks. Features articles and webcasts of interviews with medical professionals.
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Other resource N17 MerckSource: Strokehttp://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_adam.jspzQzpgzEzzSzppdocszSzuszSzcnszSzcontentzSzadamzSzencyzSzarticlezSz000726zPzhtm MerckSource: StrokeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke Find background information about stroke--and quick links to online versions of The Merck Manual - Home Edition and Dorland's Medical Encyclopedia--through MerckSource.
Other resource N18 NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia: Strokehttp://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=433 NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia: StrokeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke Fundamental stroke information, provided at the companion site to the National Health Service's advice hotline.
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Other resource N20 The Institute of Child Health: Stroke in Childrenhttp://www.gosh.nhs.uk/factsheets/families/F010034/index.html The Institute of Child Health: Stroke in ChildrenTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Pediatric Describes causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention, as well as offering a fact sheet to download.
Other resource N21 UCI Medical Center Stroke Centerhttp://www.ucihealth.com/healthcareservices/strokecenter.htm UCI Medical Center Stroke CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Centers Providing advanced stroke care programs, including diagnosis and treatment services, in Orange, California. Certified as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
Other resource N22 Stroke Centers of Continuum Health Partnershttp://wehealny.org/services/strokecenter/centers.asp Stroke Centers of Continuum Health PartnersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Centers New York City–area stroke specialists, available around the clock to provide emergent and in-patient care at Beth Israel Medical Center, Roosevelt and St. Luke's Hospitals, and Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn.
Other resource N23 Northern Ireland Multidisciplinary Association for Stroke Teams (NIMAST)http://www.stroke.cwc.net/ Northern Ireland Multidisciplinary Association for Stroke Teams (NIMAST)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Organizations Professional organization offering patient- and physician-oriented stroke resources, such as answers to frequently asked questions, reviews of treatment and prevention research, and continuing medical education.
Other resource N24 Tri-State Stroke Networkhttp://www.tristatestrokenetwork.org Tri-State Stroke NetworkTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Organizations Supporting stroke prevention and control by increasing public awareness of stroke symptoms, addressing geographic disparities, and emphasizing the need to treat stroke as a medical emergency in NC, SC and GA.
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Other resource N47 Cell Therapy Research Foundationhttp://www.celltherapy.com/ Cell Therapy Research FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Muscle_Diseases/Muscular_Dystrophies/Organizations Not-for-profit medical research foundation working to find a treatment for muscular dystrophy and other genetic diseases through cell/gene therapy. Site describes treatments and clinical trials.
Other resource N48 Jeff Greyhttp://members.tripod.com/~Nivusers/Infob/Myinfo.html Jeff GreyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Muscle_Diseases/Muscular_Dystrophies/Personal_Pages Jeff's experiences with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, especially medical and equipment issues including non-invasive ventilators.
Other resource N49 Neurological Associates Pain Management Centerhttp://www.rsdrx.com/ Neurological Associates Pain Management CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Muscle_Diseases/Reflex_Sympathetic_Dystrophy Information about this Florida based practice and practioners. Contains education material for RSD/CRPS patients and members of the medical community. Includes RSD puzzles and articles.
Other resource N50 For Grace - Changing the World of RSDhttp://www.forgrace.org For Grace - Changing the World of RSDTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Muscle_Diseases/Reflex_Sympathetic_Dystrophy A nonprofit organization passionately devoted to raising awareness of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy in the medical community and general public. Events, information, and resources.
Other resource N51 We Move - Worldwide Education and Awareness for Movement Disordershttp://www.wemove.org We Move - Worldwide Education and Awareness for Movement DisordersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Movement_Disorders Non-profit organization providing education and awareness for movement disorders. Includes treatment information for patients and medical professionals.
Other resource N52 The Parkinson's Institute - What are Movement Disorders?http://www.parkinsonsinstitute.org/movement_disorders/index.html The Parkinson's Institute - What are Movement Disorders?Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Movement_Disorders Information about medical care for patients with movement disorders related to Parkinson's disease. Includes diagnostic and treatment methods.
Other resource N53 ADDER - Dystonia Researchhttp://www.dystonia.co.uk ADDER - Dystonia ResearchTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Movement_Disorders/Dystonia Information about the organization which promotes medical and patient education about movement disorders. Includes a newsletter, publications, definitions and links.
Other resource N54 eMedicine World Medical Library Journal, Volume 2, Numer 10http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic597.htm eMedicine World Medical Library Journal, Volume 2, Numer 10Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Movement_Disorders/Torticollis Article about torticollis by Michael Ross, MD and Susan Dufel, MD, FACEP.
Other resource N55 Medline Plus Medical Encyclopediahttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000749.htm Medline Plus Medical EncyclopediaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Movement_Disorders/Torticollis Provides illustrations, alternative names, defiinition, causes and risks, prevention, symptoms, signs and tests, treatment, prognosis and complications.
Other resource N56 Angelman Syndrome - MCW HealthLinkhttp://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/921383993.html Angelman Syndrome - MCW HealthLinkTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Movement_Disorders/Angelman_Syndrome This syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by severe congenital mental retardation, unusual facial appearance, and muscular abnormalities.
Other resource N57 NCBI Genes and Diseaseshttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/disease/Ess_tremor.html NCBI Genes and DiseasesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Movement_Disorders/Essential_Tremor An article about essential tremors, what they are, the causes and drugs available for treatment.
Other resource N58 TBI Resource Guidehttp://www.neuroskills.com/ TBI Resource GuideTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury Information on brain injury, rehabilitation, long-term assisted living, medications, and current research, from the Centre for Neuro Skills.
Other resource N59 BrainInjury.comhttp://www.braininjury.com/ BrainInjury.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury A medical, legal, and informational resource for persons dealing with traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Other resource N60 eMedicine Health - Dementia in Head Injuryhttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/38577-1.asp eMedicine Health - Dementia in Head InjuryTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of dementia after a brain trauma.
Other resource N61 Futures Unlimitedhttp://www.futuresunlimited.com Futures UnlimitedTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs An out patient physical therapy clinic located in Columbus, Mississippi. Unique in the application of physical therapy techniques. Spasticity is reduced without medication or electrical stimulation. Range of motion is improved without practice. Muscle tone and muscle bulk is frequently increased without resistive exercise.
Other resource N62 Head Injury Rehabilitation & Referral Services, Inc. (HIRRS)http://www.headinjuryrehab.org/ Head Injury Rehabilitation & Referral Services, Inc. (HIRRS)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Serves individuals with neurological impairments, specializing in brain injuries. Offers residential and outpatient programs, vocational training, life skills assistance, educational goals, and assistance in accessing community and medical resources. A non-profit agency located in Rockville, MD.
Other resource N63 The Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT)http://www.cbituk.org/ The Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Aims to improve the quality of life for children and youth with a brain injury by providing a helpline, events, conferences, research, advocacy, grants, and funding information. Offers details about the family impact, medical aspects, educational concerns, legal issues, support groups, and resources throughout the UK.
Other resource N64 Site Copernicushttp://www.dickibus.co.uk/ Site CopernicusTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages Provides support and resources for people with a brain injury. Offers poetry, journal writings, chat room, and links to information about a variety of disabilities and medical issues.
Other resource N65 Health Dangershttp://www.healthdangers.com/injuries/spinal-cord-injury/index.htm Health DangersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury Information and resources about the causes, costs and living with a spinal cord injury.
Other resource N66 Miami Project to Cure Paralysishttp://www.miamiproject.miami.edu/ Miami Project to Cure ParalysisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Research A Center of Excellence at the University of Miami School of Medicine, is the world's largest, most comprehensive research center dedicated to finding more effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for paralysis that results from spinal cord injury
Other resource N67 Spinal Cord Research Centerhttp://neurobio.mcphu.edu/scrc/Default.html Spinal Cord Research CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Research Six members of the faculty of the Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann University are actively engaged in an innovative and multidisciplinary program for studying the pathophysiology and treatment of spinal cord injury.
Other resource N68 The Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundationhttp://www.brpf.org The Bryon Riesch Paralysis FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Research A nonprofit organization whose goal is to find a cure for paralysis by funding the latest in medical research and to provide assistance to those individuals that are suffering from neurological disorders.
Other resource N69 The Healthy Brain Projecthttp://www.healthybrain.org The Healthy Brain ProjectTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Brain_Diseases Program's purpose is to increase awareness of the brain and its importance in the overall health and longevity of the human being.
Other resource N70 MCW Health Linkhttp://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/921774134.html MCW Health LinkTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Brain_Diseases/Metabolic/Leigh's An article about Leigh's disease, what it is, its symptoms, treatment and prognosis.
Other resource N71 Drkoop: Medical Encyclopedia: Central Pontine Myelinolysishttp://www.drkoop.com/ency/article/000775.htm Drkoop: Medical Encyclopedia: Central Pontine MyelinolysisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Brain_Diseases/Metabolic/Central_Pontine_Myelinolysis A definition of central pontine myelinolysis, including the causes, risks, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and complications.
Other resource N72 Good Medicine Factsheetshttp://lifestyle.ninemsn.com.au/goodmedicine/factsheets/db/body/neurological/1044.asp Good Medicine FactsheetsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Brain_Diseases/Transient_Global_Amnesia Details about transient global amnesia. Includes a personal account of Michael Craig, a well known actor who played Dr William Sharp in the A.B.C. program G.P.
Other resource N73 Emergency Medicinehttp://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic339.htm Emergency MedicineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Brain_Diseases/Basal_Ganglia/Neuroleptic_Malignant_Syndrome An in depth look at neuroleptic malignant syndrome beginning with an introduction. Authored by Theodore Benzer MD.
Other resource N74 Emergency Medicinehttp://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic67.htm Emergency MedicineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Brain_Diseases/Cerebral_Abscess An in depth look at brain abscess, beginning with an introduction. Authored by William Ernoehazy, Jr, MD, FACEP.
Other resource N75 World Medical Associationhttp://www.wma.net/e/policy/17-v_e.html World Medical AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Brain_Diseases/Chronic_Damage/Persistent_Vegetative_State WMA policy: Statement on persistent vegetative state. Includes a definition, recovery and guidelines.
Other resource N76 Vincent's Home Pagehttp://www.thehutchpage.com Vincent's Home PageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chromosomal/Cri_du_Chat_Syndrome Chronicling one child's journey through the medical and developmental challenges presented by Cri du Chat Syndrome.
Other resource N77 HealthLink MCWhttp://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1031002419.html HealthLink MCWTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Meningitis Read about Meningococcal disease, which refers to two conditions caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitides. Includes transmission, symptoms and treatment.
Other resource N78 Fetal Surgeryhttp://www.fetalsurgeons.com/03Hydro.htm Fetal SurgeryTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Hydrocephalus/Treatments Highlights open fetal surgery and intrauterine shunt therapy to drain fluid prior to delivery. Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy group at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Other resource N79 Multiple Sclerosis : University of Utahhttp://medstat.med.utah.edu/kw/ms/ Multiple Sclerosis : University of UtahTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis For medical students and physicians in training.Useful for others as well.
Other resource N80 Multiple Sclerosis Libraryhttp://www.ms-library.org/ Multiple Sclerosis LibraryTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Demyelinating_Diseases/Multiple_Sclerosis Complete library on research, treatment, clinical trials, symptoms, and medications.

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