site URL - http://www.bell-palsy.com
Site description: Resources and the personal story that details the author's battle with this affliction.
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| Previous 10 | Bell's Palsy | http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/bells_doc.htm Bell's Palsy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases/Bell's_Palsy Information sheet on Bell's Palsy (facial paralysis) compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. |
| Previous | Fighting Bells Palsy | http://home.ix.netcom.com/~jscheer1/index.html Fighting Bells Palsy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases/Bell's_Palsy A personal story, including what the author is doing to fight to regain his face and helpful links. |
| Random 1 | Broncho-Dose | http://broncho-dose.com Broncho-Dose | Top/Business/Healthcare/Products_and_Services Home-delivered nebulizer medications. Information for patients, physicians, and professionals. |
| Random 2 | Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease Factsheet | http://www.kansas.net/~cbaslock/cjd1.html Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease Factsheet | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections/Creutzfeldt_Jakob_Disease Description of CJD, who gets it, symptoms, CJD and the internet, plus a resource list. |
| Random 3 | American Kidney Fund | http://www.kidneyfund.org American Kidney Fund | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genitourinary_Disorders/Kidney/End_Stage_Disease Information about this national voluntary health organization, as well as kidney disease facts. |
| Random 4 | Karine's Chiari Page for Teens | http://www.angelfire.com/hi3/teenchiaripage/index.html Karine's Chiari Page for Teens | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Congenital_Anomalies/Chiari_Malformations A website for teens who have Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia. |
| Random 5 | Alfred University Rescue Squad | http://jobs.alfred.edu/~aurescue/ Alfred University Rescue Squad | Top/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Emergency_Services/Medical/First_Responders Includes news, phone list, committees, meeting minutes, and bylaws for this first responder team. |
| Next | Definition - Dementia | http://penta.ufrgs.br/edu/telelab/3/dementia.htm Definition - Dementia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia From a dictionary of terms pertaining to memory processes. |
| Next 10 | Binswanger's Disease | http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/binswang_doc.htm Binswanger's Disease | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia Subcortical Arteriosclerotic Encephalopathy information sheet compiled by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. |
| Random 1 | Asian 4 Play | http://www.geocities.com/asian4play Asian 4 Play | Top/Arts/Animation/Anime/Image_Galleries/A Rurouni Kenshin and Outlaw Star images. |
| Random 4 | Emedicine Emergency Medicine: Hypoglycemia | http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic384.htm Emedicine Emergency Medicine: Hypoglycemia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Hypoglycemia Pediatrics, Hypoglycemia, emedicine free online medical reference textbooks definition- In children and neonates, a value of blood glucose below 40 mg/dL represents hypoglycemia. Patients with hypoglycemia. |
| Random 4 | Calloway County Fire and Rescue | http://departments.firehouse.com/dept/MurrayKY Calloway County Fire and Rescue | Top/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Emergency_Services/Fire_Fighting/North_America/United_States/Kentucky Provides an overview, stations, personnel roster, apparatus, news, scanner frequencies, and contact details. |
| Next 70 | Philip Schatz, Ph.D. | http://schatz.sju.edu/neuro/disorders/kluverbucy.html Philip Schatz, Ph.D. | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia/Kluver-Bucy_Syndrome An article about Kluver-Bucy syndrome, the causes, epidemiology, symptoms, prognosis and treatment approach. |
| Previous 70 | National Stroke Foundation | http://www.strokefoundation.com.au/ National Stroke Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Organizations Working with affected families, governmental organizations, healthcare professionals, and the general public to reduce the impact of stroke in Australia. |
| Next 170 | NORD: Friedreich's Ataxia | http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Ataxia,%20Friedreich's NORD: Friedreich's Ataxia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Spinal_Cord/Spinocerebellar_Degenerations/Friedreich's_Ataxia Offers the synonyms, a general discussion and further resources. |
| Previous 170 | Physiotherapy for Strokes | http://www.physiotherapy-for-strokes.co.uk Physiotherapy for Strokes | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke An overview of the role of physical therapy in stroke rehabilitation, provided by Heads Up!--a specialist neurological physiotherapy practice based in Surrey, England. |
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| Previous 270 | Back Surgery Better For Severe Sciatica And Spinal Stenosis | http://neurosurgery.mgh.harvard.edu/mgh1996.htm Back Surgery Better For Severe Sciatica And Spinal Stenosis | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Neuralgias/Sciatica Brief report on surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. |
| Other resource N0 | eMedicine Health - Sciatica | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/Articles/5626-1.asp eMedicine Health - Sciatica | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Neuralgias/Sciatica Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment. |
| Other resource N1 | Trigeminal Neuralgia Association | http://www.tna-support.org/ Trigeminal Neuralgia Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Neuralgias/Support_Groups Help for Trigeminal Neuralgia patients, families, and professional care givers. |
| Other resource N2 | HIV/AIDS Peripheral Neuropathy | http://www.aegis.com/topics/oi/oi-neuropathy.html HIV/AIDS Peripheral Neuropathy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Peripheral_Neuropathy Information resource on HIV/AIDS-related neuropathy from AEGIS. Symptoms, variations, danger zone, and treatment links. |
| Other resource N3 | Neurology Channel - Neuropathy | http://www.neurologychannel.com/neuropathy/ Neurology Channel - Neuropathy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Peripheral_Neuropathy Definition of neuropathy, anatomy of the peripheral nervous system, ask a doctor forum. |
| Other resource N4 | Canadian Neuropathy Association | http://www.canadianneuropathyassociation.org Canadian Neuropathy Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Peripheral_Neuropathy Provides support for the people with this disorder and educates them as well as Doctors. Includes a newsletter and resources. |
| Other resource N5 | PN Friends | http://communities.msn.com/PNFRIENDS&naventryid=100 PN Friends | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Peripheral_Neuropathy A place where sufferers of the neurological disease peripheral neuropathy can move beyond the technical information online and find a true support group: PNers helping one another. |
| Other resource N6 | Dellon Institutes for Peripheral Nerve Surgery | http://www.dellonipns.com Dellon Institutes for Peripheral Nerve Surgery | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Peripheral_Neuropathy The Dellon IPNS specializes in relieving diabetic neuropathy pain. Provides a patient guide about surgical and non-surgical treatments of diabetic neuropathy and other peripheral nerve problems. |
| Other resource N7 | National Peripheral Neuropathy Community | http://www.npnc.org/ National Peripheral Neuropathy Community | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Peripheral_Neuropathy A support group using message boards to share information and support on PN. |
| Other resource N8 | Neuromuscular Junction Effects | http://www.gulflink.osd.mil/library/randrep/pb_paper/mr1018.2.chap12.html Neuromuscular Junction Effects | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Neuromuscular_Junction_Diseases Description of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors producing destructive changes at the neuromuscular junction. For medical professionals. |
| Other resource N9 | Lambert-Eaton Syndrome (LES) | http://mdausa.org/disease/les.html Lambert-Eaton Syndrome (LES) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Neuromuscular_Junction_Diseases/Lambert-Eaton_Myasthenic_Syndrome Definition, onset, symptoms, progression, references and articles related to Lambert-Eaton syndrome. |
| Other resource N10 | eMedicine - Botulism | http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic64.htm eMedicine - Botulism | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Neuromuscular_Junction_Diseases/Botulism An in depth look at botulism which is a paralytic disease caused by the neurotoxins of Clostridium botulinum and, in rare cases, Clostridium butyricum and Clostridium baratii. |
| Other resource N11 | Botulism: What You Don't See Can Hurt You | http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5567.html Botulism: What You Don't See Can Hurt You | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Neuromuscular_Junction_Diseases/Botulism Ohio State University Extension fact sheet providing basic information on the subject. |
| Other resource N12 | Infant Botulism | http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/botulism.html Infant Botulism | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Neuromuscular_Junction_Diseases/Botulism Includes causes, foods associated with the disease, symptoms, and prevention. |
| Other resource N13 | Frozen, Fully-Cooked Products and Botulism | http://www.fsis.usda.gov/OA/pubs/frozenbot.htm Frozen, Fully-Cooked Products and Botulism | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Neuromuscular_Junction_Diseases/Botulism Food safety advisory from the USDA. |
| Other resource N14 | Infant Botulism | http://www.drgreene.com/21_1037.html Infant Botulism | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Neuromuscular_Junction_Diseases/Botulism Read an article that explains a disease of infants that is sometimes caused by the ingestion of honey. |
| Other resource N15 | The Merck Manual: Botulism | http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section3/chapter28/28d.jsp The Merck Manual: Botulism | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Neuromuscular_Junction_Diseases/Botulism Includes types of the disease, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. |
| Other resource N16 | Pink Disease Support Group | http://www.users.bigpond.com/difarnsworth/ Pink Disease Support Group | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Acrodynia Information, current news, and forums and about pink disease (infantile acrodynia), bronchiectasis, and mercury poisoning. Based in Australia. |
| Other resource N17 | Diabetic Neuropathy | http://www.ion.ucl.ac.uk/library/patient/diabetic.htm Diabetic Neuropathy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Diabetic_Neuropathies A description of this disorder from Medline National Library of Medicine. |
| Other resource N18 | Dr. Vera Bril - Diabetic Research Studies | http://members.attcanada.ca/~bril/diabetic_research.html Dr. Vera Bril - Diabetic Research Studies | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Diabetic_Neuropathies New research on the most common complication of diabetes. Two articles; Can it be Treated and Treatment with Aldose Reductase Inhibitors. |
| Other resource N19 | Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association | http://www.charcot-marie-tooth.org/site/content/index.asp Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Charcot-Marie-Tooth_Disease Includes information about the organization, its goals, research, news and further resources. Also offers suggestions on ways to help. |
| Other resource N20 | Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (CMTA) | http://charcot-marie-tooth.org Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (CMTA) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Charcot-Marie-Tooth_Disease Information about CMT, help and support for patients and families, research updates, medical alerts, support groups, publications and news. |
| Other resource N21 | NORD: POEMS Syndrome | http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=POEMS%20Syndrome NORD: POEMS Syndrome | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/POEMS_Syndrome Offers the synonyms, a general discussion and resources. |
| Other resource N22 | StrokeHelp.com | http://www.strokehelp.com/ StrokeHelp.com | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke Workshops and video-based courses focusing on stroke rehabilitation. Presented by International Clinical Educators. |
| Other resource N23 | Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy: Online Publications | http://www.stroke-info.com/cimt.htm Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy: Online Publications | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke 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. |
| Other resource N24 | Stroke Survivors: The Site for Cerebellar Stroke Victims | http://www.stroke-survivors.co.uk Stroke Survivors: The Site for Cerebellar Stroke Victims | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke 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. |
| Other resource N25 | Terri's Stroke Recovery | http://homepages.tesco.net/~Terrihorne/MyWEBsite.htm Terri's Stroke Recovery | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke 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. |
| Other resource N26 | Brain Stem Stroke: Joe and Jackie | http://www.joeandjackie.homestead.com/ Brain Stem Stroke: Joe and Jackie | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke A couple's story of survival and life after a massive brain stem stroke resulting in locked-in syndrome. |
| Other resource N27 | Caregiver-Information.com | http://www.caregiver-information.com/Stroke/stroke.htm Caregiver-Information.com | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke 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. |
| Other resource N28 | Ahealthyme.com: Stroke: An Animated Guide | http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/strokeguide Ahealthyme.com: Stroke: An Animated Guide | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke Visual introduction to ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, revealing the fundamental processes involved in each type of "brain attack." |
| Other resource N29 | Medbroadcast.com: Stroke | http://www.medbroadcast.com/channel_section_list.asp?channel_id=1008&relation_id=474 Medbroadcast.com: Stroke | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke Discover information on stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery; check your personal risk level through an online quiz; and visualize stroke through multimedia presentations. |
| Other resource N30 | Artists Recovering from Stroke | http://members.iinet.net.au/~jokeeffe/ Artists Recovering from Stroke | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/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. |
| Other resource N31 | Stroke | http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00150 Stroke | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke From the staff of the Mayo Clinic, a nine-page, consumer-oriented guide to stroke. Topics include risk factors and prevention, screening and diagnosis, treatment, and coping skills. |
| Other resource N32 | Stroke Recovery: Regaining Quality of Life | http://www.recovering-from-stroke.com Stroke Recovery: Regaining Quality of Life | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke Discusses the goals of stroke recovery and rehabilitation: to improve quality of life and counteract morbidity |
| Other resource N33 | StrokePage/Slagsiden | http://www.slagsiden.net StrokePage/Slagsiden | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke 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. |
| Other resource N34 | HealthAtoZ: Stroke | http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/dc/caz/neur/stro/stro_gen_ovw.jsp HealthAtoZ: Stroke | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/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. |
| Other resource N35 | Hobbies after a Stroke | http://home.quicknet.nl/qn/prive/g.vander.perk/Engelse%20versie/home%20page.html Hobbies after a Stroke | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke Created by a brainstem-stroke survivor who hopes to encourage others to get involved in recreational activities. Her post-stroke hobbies include embroidery and outings on a motorized scooter. |
| Other resource N36 | NINDS Stroke Information Page | http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/stroke/stroke.htm NINDS Stroke Information Page | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke 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. |
| Other resource N37 | Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke Association | http://www.hemikids.org/ Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Pediatric A non-profit organisation offering support for affected children and their families. Explains the different types of stroke and the disabilities that may result, as well as research news and current treatment options. |
| Other resource N38 | Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada | http://ww2.heartandstroke.ca/Page.asp?PageID=33&ArticleID=1909&Src=stroke&From=SubCategory Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Pediatric Explains the causes and consequences of stroke in children, and how these differ from adult disease. Also provides information on current research and rehabilitation programs. |
| Other resource N39 | Stroke in Childhood | http://adc.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/archdischild;81/1/85 Stroke in Childhood | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Pediatric Peer-reviewed article from the Archives of Disease in Childhood proposes essential investigations and management of this condition, with a description of the symptoms and possible causes. |
| Other resource N40 | The Stroke Association: Information for Parents | http://www.stroke.org.uk/information/children_and_stroke/index.html The Stroke Association: Information for Parents | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Pediatric A network for parents of children who have suffered a stroke, with regional centres throughout the UK. |
| Other resource N41 | Royal College of Physicians | http://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/pubs/brochures/pub_print_SIC.htm Royal College of Physicians | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Pediatric Offers a publication entitled Stroke in Childhood; Clinical guidelines for diagnosis, management and rehabilitation. Order the publication or read it online free. |
| Other resource N42 | UCLA Stroke Center | http://www.stroke.ucla.edu/default.htm UCLA Stroke Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Centers Providing diagnostic and therapeutic care of patients with disorders of the brain and spinal-cord vasculature. |
| Other resource N43 | The Stroke Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital & Washington University School of Medicine | http://www.neuro.wustl.edu/smart/ The Stroke Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital & Washington University School of Medicine | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Centers Offering a continuuum of stroke care, from emergency services through rehabilitation, in St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Other resource N44 | Veterans Affairs Stroke Quality Enhancement Research Initiative | http://www.va.gov/stroke-queri/ Veterans Affairs Stroke Quality Enhancement Research Initiative | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Centers The VA Stroke QUERI Center disseminates information to both the public and researchers concerning the translation of stroke research results into clinical practice. |
| Other resource N45 | UCI Medical Center Stroke Center | http://www.ucihealth.com/healthcareservices/strokecenter.htm UCI Medical Center Stroke Center | Top/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 N46 | University of Texas - Houston Stroke Centers | http://www.houstonstroke.com/team/strokecenters.html University of Texas - Houston Stroke Centers | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Centers Network developed by the UT-Houston Stroke Team. Comprised of stroke centers at Texas Medical Center, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital and the Methodist Hospital. |
| Other resource N47 | Presbyterian Stroke Center | http://www.presbyterian.org/health_services/cardio_services/tests_treatments/stroke_treatment/index.html Presbyterian Stroke Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Centers Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, Presbyterian Stroke Center offers a multidisciplinary team of stroke specialists and is certified as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. |
| Other resource N48 | Ohio State University Stroke Center | http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/patientcare/hospitalsandservices/programs/services/?ID=310&CID=35 Ohio State University Stroke Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Centers Dedicated stroke-prevention and -treatment program of the OSU Medical Center in Columbus. Certified as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. |
| Other resource N49 | Different Strokes | http://www.differentstrokes.co.uk/board.htm Different Strokes | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Support_Groups A UK-based charity specializing in the support of young stroke survivors and their carers. Its services include both online and local groups. |
| Other resource N50 | Stroke Recovery Association of Ontario - Burlington Chapter | http://www.sraburlington.net Stroke Recovery Association of Ontario - Burlington Chapter | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Support_Groups Information on strokes, what we do, and how you can join us. |
| Other resource N51 | West End (Hampshire UK) Stroke Group | http://www.westroke.org.uk West End (Hampshire UK) Stroke Group | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Support_Groups Presents life stories of those who have had a stroke. Gives information about a support group for people who have had a stroke and their carers. Provides useful links to other related sites and suggested reading. |
| Other resource N52 | Strokesurvivors International | http://www.strokesurvivors.org/ Strokesurvivors International | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Support_Groups Offering online support and encouragement to survivors of stroke, their caregivers, and concerned family and friends, throughout the world. |
| Other resource N53 | Ontario March of Dimes - Stroke Recovery Network | http://www.dimes.on.ca/programs/stroke.asp?sect=stroke Ontario March of Dimes - Stroke Recovery Network | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Support_Groups A specialized network, founded upon years of survivor support. Offerings include an online discussion forum, local support groups, rehabilitation and recovery information, and services for caregivers. |
| Other resource N54 | BrainTalk Communities: Stroke and Thalamic/Central Pain Syndrome Forums | http://brain.hastypastry.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=4 BrainTalk Communities: Stroke and Thalamic/Central Pain Syndrome Forums | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Support_Groups Supportive message boards sponsored by the Neurology Department of Massachusetts General Hospital. Features include search functions and links to online reference tools. |
| Other resource N55 | Slag/Stroke Forum | http://www.slagsiden.net/siste/Slag-forum.html Slag/Stroke Forum | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Support_Groups Encouraging the discussion of new research findings, rehabilitation experiences, and other stroke-related issues. |
| Other resource N56 | Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada | http://ww2.heartandstroke.ca/ Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Organizations Offering stroke fact sheets, healthful tips and recipes, and information concerning provincial resources for survivors and their families. |
| Other resource N57 | Hamilton-Wentworth Stroke Recovery Association | http://www.strokerecovery.org/ Hamilton-Wentworth Stroke Recovery Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Organizations Ontario-based organization seeking to help stroke survivors return to a full, productive life. Chapters provide information about stroke treatment and recovery, home and hospital visitation services, and remedial therapy programs. |
| Other resource N58 | The Stroke Association | http://www.stroke.org.uk/ The Stroke Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Organizations Charitable organization supporting stroke survivors and their families in England and Wales. |
| Other resource N59 | The Stroke Group | http://www.thestrokegroup.com/ The Stroke Group | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Organizations Dedicated to advancing acute stroke management through innovative resources, including the B.E.S.T. EMS Stroke Training Program, Ethos Web-based stroke registry, and the "Quick & Easy" NIH Stroke Scale and Tutorial Program. |
| Other resource N60 | Pediatric Stroke Network | http://www.pediatricstrokenetwork.com/ Pediatric Stroke Network | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Organizations Information and support for families who are dealing with stroke in infancy, childhood, or adolescence. PSN's online resources include fact sheets about pediatric stroke and its potential effects, directories of related news reports and research articles, and e-mail lists for families and teenaged survivors. |
| Other resource N61 | Canadian Stroke Network | http://www.canadianstrokenetwork.ca/ Canadian Stroke Network | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Organizations A multidisciplinary consortium of individuals and organizations who are dedicated to reducing the physical and societal consequences of stroke. Working together, members of the Network promote research, train investigators and clinicians, address issues of public policy, and foster partnerships among members of the research community, industry, and government. |
| Other resource N62 | Delaware Valley Stroke Council | http://www.phillystroke.org Delaware Valley Stroke Council | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Organizations United Way agency serving survivors and families in Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware. Formerly known as the Philadelphia Stroke Council. |
| Other resource N63 | European Stroke Initiative | http://www.eusi-stroke.com/index.shtml European Stroke Initiative | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Organizations Joint initiative of the European Stroke Council, European Federation of Neurological Societies, and the European Neurological Society. EUSI's Internet-based resources include best practice guidelines, an acute-care training presentation, and listings for stroke support groups in European countries. |
| Other resource N64 | National Stroke Foundation | http://www.strokefoundation.com.au/ National Stroke Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Organizations Working with affected families, governmental organizations, healthcare professionals, and the general public to reduce the impact of stroke in Australia. |
| Other resource N65 | Brain Attack Foundation | http://www.brainattack.org Brain Attack Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Organizations California-based nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing disabilities and death from stroke--a condition requiring urgent treatment, much like a heart attack. |
| Other resource N66 | The Stroke Belt Consortium | http://www.strokebelt.org/ The Stroke Belt Consortium | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Organizations A multidisciplinary association founded to enhance public and professional education about stroke in the "Stroke Belt" - a Southeastern U.S. region having a disproportionately high incidence of stroke. |
| Other resource N67 | National Stroke Council | http://www.nemahealth.org/programs/nsc/ National Stroke Council | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Organizations Established by the National Emergency Medicine Association to further research and education on the causes and effects of brain attack (stroke). |
| Other resource N68 | Cranial Nerve Diseases | http://www.mic.ki.se/Diseases/c10.292.html Cranial Nerve Diseases | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases Information about cranial nerve diseases from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. |
| Other resource N69 | Southern California Cranial Nerve Disorder Program at UCSD | http://www.neurosurgery.ucsd.edu/cnd/alksne.htm Southern California Cranial Nerve Disorder Program at UCSD | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases Information about the work of John F Alksne MD. |
| Other resource N70 | Physician Section - Case 2 - Richmond Eye Associates | http://www.richmondeye.com/case2.htm Physician Section - Case 2 - Richmond Eye Associates | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases Differential diagnosis and discussion of two patients presenting with vertical diplopia; cranial nerve palsies can simulate thyroid related orbitopathy. For medical professionals. |
| Other resource N71 | Center for Cranial Nerve Disorders | http://www.neurosurgery.pitt.edu/cranialnerve/consultation.html Center for Cranial Nerve Disorders | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases Details of arranging a consultation at the Center for Cranial Nerve Disorders and Microvascular Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Neurosurgery. Links to support groups. |
| Other resource N72 | Facial Neuralgia Resources | http://facial-neuralgia.org/ Facial Neuralgia Resources | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases Extensive patient-to-patient resource on trigeminal neuralgia, atypical face pain, anesthesia dolorosa & other cranial neuralgias. Information about symptoms, treatments, coping strategies, medical bibliography and personal stories. |
| Other resource N73 | UK Trigeminal Neuralgia Association | http://www.tna-uk.org.uk UK Trigeminal Neuralgia Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases Help and support for UK based sufferers of trigeminal neuralgia. Complements and links to the US Trigeminal Neuralgia Association. |
| Other resource N74 | Trigeminal Neuralgia Association of Canada | http://www.tnac.org Trigeminal Neuralgia Association of Canada | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases A Canadian non-profit registered charitable organization for those who suffer from TN or any other facial pain. Find disease info, a newsletter and links. |
| Other resource N75 | Bell's Palsy | http://www.yourhealth.com/ahl/1062.html Bell's Palsy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases/Bell's_Palsy From the audio health library, basic information about Bell's palsy together with audio version. |
| Other resource N76 | NeurologyChannel.com | http://www.neurologychannel.com/bellspalsy/ NeurologyChannel.com | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases/Bell's_Palsy Bell's Palsy information and resources. |
| Other resource N77 | Drug InfoNet Doctors' Answers to Frequently Asked Questions - Bell's Palsy | http://www.druginfonet.com/faq/faqbellp.htm Drug InfoNet Doctors' Answers to Frequently Asked Questions - Bell's Palsy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases/Bell's_Palsy Answers to frequently asked questions, for discussion purposes. |
| Other resource N78 | Eyelid Surgery In Facial Paralysis (Bell's Palsy) | http://www.eyelid.com/paralysis-bell's.html Eyelid Surgery In Facial Paralysis (Bell's Palsy) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases/Bell's_Palsy Description of some surgical procedures currently available. Site is accessible for people with low vision. |
| Other resource N79 | HealthLink MCW | http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1011027911.html HealthLink MCW | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases/Bell's_Palsy Offers a question and answer entitled, Bell's Palsy symptoms should be evaluated. |
| Other resource N80 | What is Facial Retraining? | http://www.atlantaearclinic.com/facial.htm What is Facial Retraining? | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases/Bell's_Palsy A program designed to retrain facial muscles for movement and expression after facial paralysis. Relevant to patients with residuals or incomplete recoveries. |