Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Lou Gehrig's Disease

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Previous 270New Jersey Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Associationhttp://njcfsa.org/ New Jersey Chronic Fatigue Syndrome AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Organizations An organization of people with CFS which supports, informs and helps patients to deal with this serious illness. An in depth look at this syndrome as well as frequently asked questions.
Other resource N0 Action for M.E.http://www.afme.org.uk Action for M.E.Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Organizations Action for M.E. is a UK charity working to improve the lives of people with M.E. They campaign for more research, better services and treatments.
Other resource N1 Waterloo Wellington Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Associationhttp://ca.geocities.com/wwmea/ Waterloo Wellington Myalgic Encephalomyelitis AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Organizations A Canadian organization providing information about M.E., including coping strategies, diagnosing, the history, finding a physician and other related links.
Other resource N2 Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, ME/CFShttp://freespace.virgin.net/david.axford/me/me.htm Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, ME/CFSTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Research Research and analysis on ME/CFS.
Other resource N3 Research and Treatment Publications on CFShttp://www.cfsresearch.org/cfs/ Research and Treatment Publications on CFSTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Research Large collection of research articles on CFS from a variety of medical journals.
Other resource N4 AACFS Seattle Conference Report - January 2001http://www.cfs-news.org/aacfs-01.htm AACFS Seattle Conference Report - January 2001Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Research Dr. Rosamund Vallings' report of the AACFS conference summarizing 2 days of research and clinical presentations.
Other resource N5 Archives of the Co-Cure ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia Information Exchange Forumhttp://listserv.nodak.edu/archives/co-cure.html Archives of the Co-Cure ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia Information Exchange ForumTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Research Public archives of information pertaining to ME/CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) and fibromyalgia.
Other resource N6 CFS Clinical Theory and Practice Updateshttp://www.co-cure.org/update.htm CFS Clinical Theory and Practice UpdatesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Clinical_Theory_and_Practice By leading chronic fatigue syndrome clinicians and researchers.
Other resource N7 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME)/Fibromyalgia Plus Associated Syndromeshttp://cfsyndrome.com/drandrew.html Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME)/Fibromyalgia Plus Associated SyndromesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Clinical_Theory_and_Practice By Dr. Andrew J. Wright. Evidence for their organic basis: A summary of the suggested underlying pathophysiologies and treatment approaches.
Other resource N8 CFS Radio Show Transcriptshttp://members.aol.com/rgm1/private/transcr.htm CFS Radio Show TranscriptsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Clinical_Theory_and_Practice This site contains transcripts from chronic fatigue syndrome researchers who have appeared as quests on the CFS Radio Show.
Other resource N9 Steve Nieminen's Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Programhttp://www.defeatcfs.com Steve Nieminen's Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ProgramTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Clinical_Theory_and_Practice Steve Nieminen explains how to deal with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Other resource N10 National M.E. Centrehttp://www.nmec.org.uk/ National M.E. CentreTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Clinical_Theory_and_Practice Provides help, care and support to ME and CFS sufferers and their families in the United Kingdom. Offers a fully integrated service for the management of this complex illness.
Other resource N11 Northern Virginia CFS Support Grouphttp://www.geocities.com/cfsnova/ Northern Virginia CFS Support GroupTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Support_Groups Offers group meetings, newsletter, e-mail list. For CFS and related disorders.
Other resource N12 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Association of Arizonahttp://www.CFSofAZ.org Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Association of ArizonaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Support_Groups A support group site for people with CFS in Arizona, but useful to anyone trying to obtain information on CFS
Other resource N13 Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndromehttp://pub66.ezboard.com/bfibromyalgiaandchronicfatiguesyndrome Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Support_Groups A new online support group for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome patients.
Other resource N14 CF Pen Pal Alliancehttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/CFPenPal CF Pen Pal AllianceTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Support_Groups A free, international pen pal program for CFS, FMS and ME sufferers of all ages. This is a friendship connection, not a dating service.
Other resource N15 Network ME - Help and Support for Sufferers of ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndromehttp://www.networkme.org.uk Network ME - Help and Support for Sufferers of ME and Chronic Fatigue SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Support_Groups This site offers support for carers and sufferers of ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) and PVFS (Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome).
Other resource N16 Network MESH (West London)http://networkmesh-westlondon-me.org Network MESH (West London)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Support_Groups Independent self-help group for ME Sufferers and their carers in the West London area (UK), and beyond.
Other resource N17 CFS-FMS Young Adult Friendshttp://pub123.ezboard.com/fsunshine35446frm15 CFS-FMS Young Adult FriendsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Support_Groups A meeting place for young people around the world, who have chronic fatigue syndrome, M.E., EBV mono or fibromyalgia, providing an upbeat message board and information center.
Other resource N18 The Foothills Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Networkhttp://www.foothillsfibro.org The Foothills Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support NetworkTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Support_Groups Upstate South Carolina's nonprofit organization dealing with FMS and CFIDS and providing information and support outlets.
Other resource N19 M.E. Supporthttp://www.mesupport.bigstep.com M.E. SupportTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Support_Groups M.E. Support is an extensive Web site covering many aspects of Myalgic Encephalopathy & related conditions.
Other resource N20 ME/CFIDS/FM Support FNQhttp://peter200015.tripod.com/ ME/CFIDS/FM Support FNQTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Support_Groups Support for sufferers of ME/CFIDS/FM/CFS in far north Queensland.
Other resource N21 CFS Sofahttp://www.geocities.com/SoHo/8022/CFSsofa.html CFS SofaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Personal_Pages Contains a description of chronic fatigue syndrome, essays on life with the illness and other related information.
Other resource N22 Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndromehttp://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/1683/ Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Personal_Pages A personal site by Jaime Wellman whose goal is to improve the awareness and accessibility of information concerning chronic fatigue syndrome.
Other resource N23 The Fibro/CFS Footholdhttp://www.tertius.net.au/foothold/ The Fibro/CFS FootholdTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Personal_Pages An eclectic set of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia resources, humor, stories and information.
Other resource N24 CFS Ideas for Sufferershttp://www.geocities.com/helpfulcfs CFS Ideas for SufferersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Personal_Pages A story of a patient's life with CFS, with personal ideas and reflections on how to cope.
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Other resource N26 Online Diary Of A Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Sufferer And Editor Of A CFS Web Sitehttp://sleepydust.diaryland.com/ Online Diary Of A Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Sufferer And Editor Of A CFS Web SiteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Personal_Pages An online personal diary of the day-to-day experiences of a long-time sufferer of chronic fatigue/post viral fatigue syndrome sufferer.
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Other resource N41 Faces of Alzheimer'shttp://www.facesofalzheimers.org Faces of Alzheimer'sTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's Devoted to remembering those who suffer from this debilitating disease, and a place where caregivers can remember the stories that make their loved one special. Includes info on AD, clinical trials, and advocacy alerts.
Other resource N42 MerckSource - Alzheimer's Diseasehttp://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_patient_resources_diag_article.jspzQzpgzEzzSzppdocszSzuszSzcnszSzcontentzSzkrameszSzdiagnosiszSz1769_alzheime MerckSource - Alzheimer's DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's Guide providing information about AD, its diagnosis, changes that may occur, and caring for a friend or loved one.
Other resource N43 Alzheimer's Disease at Suite101.comhttp://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/alzheimers_disease Alzheimer's Disease at Suite101.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Directories Bi-weekly articles about Alzheimer's Disease, updated links, news, informal polls, moderated discussion, Alzheimer's support board.
Other resource N44 California Registry - Caring for Alzheimer's Patientshttp://www.calregistry.com California Registry - Caring for Alzheimer's PatientsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Directories Receive information on Alzheimer's disease, caring for the patient at home and how to choose the proper facility. We can assist you with resources and placement of the Alzheimer's patient in the proper facility.
Other resource N45 Stella's Storyhttp://members.aol.com/stellastory Stella's StoryTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Personal_Pages Homepage dedicated to my mom, one of many afflicted with Alzheimers. Lots of links for caregivers & family members.
Other resource N46 Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease-My Journeyhttp://www.zarcrom.com/users/alzheimers/chip.html Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease-My JourneyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Personal_Pages This is the story of the authors journey and his invitation to come along with him. He was diagnosed in 1997 at age 55.
Other resource N47 Hoffman Familyhttp://www.bhoffcomp.com/coping/hoffmann.html Hoffman FamilyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Personal_Pages Bob Hoffman cared for his wife until her death in 1998. Gives insight into how Alzheimer's affects the family and spouse.
Other resource N48 Alzheimer Society of Canadahttp://www.alzheimer.ca Alzheimer Society of CanadaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Associations Information, research and care to help Canadians affected by Alzheimer's Disease.
Other resource N49 Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institutehttp://www.medsch.wisc.edu/wai/ Wisconsin Alzheimer's InstituteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Associations Improve quality of life of patients by research, education, training, program development and advocacy.
Other resource N50 Alzheimer Society of Branthttp://www.geocities.com/alzbrant Alzheimer Society of BrantTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Associations The Alzheimer Society offers programs and services to people in Brant County affected by this disease.
Other resource N51 Long Island Alzheimer's Foundationhttp://www.liaf.org Long Island Alzheimer's FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Associations Assists Alzheimer's patients and their families through information, resources and hotlines.
Other resource N52 Alzheimer's Association of Los Angeleshttp://www.alzla.org/ Alzheimer's Association of Los AngelesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Associations Information about resources and support groups in association with this group.
Other resource N53 Alzheimer's Association: Westchester Putnam Chapterhttp://www.alzheimers-westput.org Alzheimer's Association: Westchester Putnam ChapterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Associations Information about Alzheimer's Disease.
Other resource N54 The Alzheimer's Societyhttp://www.alzheimers.org.uk The Alzheimer's SocietyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Associations The leading UK care and research charity for people with this disease and other dementias, their families and carers. It provides a network of support and delivers quality day and home care, it campaigns for the interests of people with dementia, and funds research through its Quality Research in Dementia programme.
Other resource N55 Alzheimer's Association of Central Indianahttp://www.Standbyyou.org Alzheimer's Association of Central IndianaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Associations Serving surrounding counties in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Other resource N56 Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Areahttp://www.alz-nca.org Alzheimer's Association, National Capital AreaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Associations Resources and support for Alzheimer's caregivers.
Other resource N57 Alzheimer's Association, Central New York Chapterhttp://www.alzcny.org Alzheimer's Association, Central New York ChapterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Associations Learn about the impact of AD on Central New York and the United States.
Other resource N58 Alzheimer's Association, Houston and Southeast Texas Chapterhttp://www.alztex.org Alzheimer's Association, Houston and Southeast Texas ChapterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Associations Serves caregivers, patients, professionals, and care management organizations in the diagnosis, understanding, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
Other resource N59 Alzheimer's Association Mid South Chapterhttp://alzmidsouth.org Alzheimer's Association Mid South ChapterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Associations Offers support, a calendar and resources for AD.
Other resource N60 Alzheimer's Outreachhttp://www.zarcrom.com/users/alzheimers/ Alzheimer's OutreachTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Care_Givers Information for caregivers of Alzheimer's patients and caregivers. Includes message board, poetry and numerous places to relax.
Other resource N61 Alzheimer's & Dementia: A Guide For The Caregiverhttp://www.angelfire.com/ny2/dementia1/index.html Alzheimer's & Dementia: A Guide For The CaregiverTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Care_Givers A guide and resource for caregivers of Alzheimer's patients by someone who's been through it.
Other resource N62 Alzheimer's Disease Videoshttp://www.alzheimersvideo.com Alzheimer's Disease VideosTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Care_Givers Videos for caregiving for Alzheimer's disease, including calming, relaxing videos of nature that persons with Alzheimer's can enjoy.
Other resource N63 Alzheimers Solutionshttp://store.yahoo.com/alzheimersolutions/ Alzheimers SolutionsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Care_Givers Articles and research of interest to Alzheimers caregivers.
Other resource N64 Caregiver Supporthttp://www.nymemory.org/faqs_for_families.html Caregiver SupportTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Care_Givers Information on techniques for caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease. FAQs from caregivers. Assessment and treatment of caregivers.
Other resource N65 Four Key Principles of Geriatric Carehttp://www.acsu.buffalo.edu/%7edrstall/fourkey.html Four Key Principles of Geriatric CareTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Care_Givers Information on AD by Robert S. Stall, M.D.
Other resource N66 The Alzheimer's Foundation of the Southhttp://www.alzfoundation.com The Alzheimer's Foundation of the SouthTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Care_Givers About the organization as well as offering support and information for care givers and health professionals. Gives hypotheses updates, clinical trials, drugs, support and treatment.
Other resource N67 The Alzheimer's Pagehttp://www.adrc.wustl.edu/alzheimer/ The Alzheimer's PageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Care_Givers Alzheimer's Disease resources, information and support group, from University of Washington, St. Louis
Other resource N68 Alzheimer's Disease Communityhttp://community.healingwell.com/community/?f=8 Alzheimer's Disease CommunityTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Care_Givers Message boards and chat dedicated to sharing information, offering support, and coping strategies to deal with Alzheimer's Disease. Particularly useful for caregivers.
Other resource N69 Finding the Humanity and Love in Alzheimer's Carehttp://www.bigtreemurphy.com Finding the Humanity and Love in Alzheimer's CareTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Care_Givers This site provides information and articles for families facing the ethical, emotional and physical care issues of Alzheimer's Disease.
Other resource N70 Helpguide.orghttp://helpguide.org/elder/alzheimers_disease_dementias_caring_caregivers.htm Helpguide.orgTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Care_Givers Provides information and non-commercial resources for caring for elders with Alzheimer's or other dementias.
Other resource N71 Alzheimer Research Forumhttp://www.alzforum.org/ Alzheimer Research ForumTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Research Has plenty of research information for both the professional and the patient.
Other resource N72 Alzheimer's Research: National Institute on Aginghttp://www.alzheimers.org/nianews/nianews.html Alzheimer's Research: National Institute on AgingTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Research Research news and press releases on AD research from the NIA.
Other resource N73 Human.IT - Medical Diagnosticshttp://human.IT/med_diag.html Human.IT - Medical DiagnosticsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Research Neuropsychological testing for possible early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
Other resource N74 MRI of Hippocampus In Incipient Alzheimer's Diseasehttp://www.uku.fi/neuro/37the.htm MRI of Hippocampus In Incipient Alzheimer's DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Research Doctoral thesis by Mikko Laakso.
Other resource N75 Stanford / VA Palo Alto Alzheimer's Research Center of Californiahttp://arcc.stanford.edu Stanford / VA Palo Alto Alzheimer's Research Center of CaliforniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Research Offers support groups, clinical trials, sleep studies, dementia clinic FAQs, publications from staff members and contact information.
Other resource N76 Health Link MCWhttp://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/980547889.html Health Link MCWTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Research An article concerning current research on Alzheimer's, memory loss and aging.
Other resource N77 Biological Markers for Alzheimer's Diseasehttp://www.uku.fi/neuro/57the.htm Biological Markers for Alzheimer's DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Research A doctoral thesis by Tero Tapiola.
Other resource N78 National Alzheimer's Coordinating Centerhttp://www.alz.washington.edu National Alzheimer's Coordinating CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Research Facilitates collaborative research among the approxiamately 30 Alzheimer's Disease Centers funded by the National Institute of Aging.
Other resource N79 Imaging Research Seeks Early Detection of Alzheimer's Riskhttp://www.healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1031002341.html Imaging Research Seeks Early Detection of Alzheimer's RiskTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Research Using functional magnetic resonance imaging brain scans, researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin are looking for a way to spot patients at high risk for AD even before they develop symptoms. From Health Link MCW.
Other resource N80 Alzheimer's Associationhttp://www.alz.org Alzheimer's AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alzheimer's/Support_Groups Alzheimer's disease, information for caregivers, research.

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