World Health Organization: Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE)

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Previous 10Please Help Fight Creutzfeldt Jakob Diseasehttp://www.angelfire.com/nc/NATURAL1/PAGE2.html Please Help Fight Creutzfeldt Jakob DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections/Creutzfeldt_Jakob_Disease Personal stories of CJD and virtual memorials. Links to information and research related to CJD.
PreviousCreutzfeldt Jakob Disease Factsheethttp://www.kansas.net/~cbaslock/cjd1.html Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease FactsheetTop/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 1Medmicro - Clostridia: Sporeforming Anaerobic Bacillihttp://gsbs.utmb.edu/microbook/ch018.htm Medmicro - Clostridia: Sporeforming Anaerobic BacilliTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Bacterial/Clostridial Information about clostridia and the diseases they cause.
Random 2Swing Your Partnershttp://www.swingyourpartners.co.uk/ Swing Your PartnersTop/Arts/Performing_Arts/Dance/Folk_Dancing/English_Country_Dancing/English_Ceilidh Caller Derek Kingscote, based in Gloucestershire, England. Includes booking information, and a brief guide to organizing a barn-dance.
Random 3The Spanish Translator of San Diegohttp://hometown.aol.com/stranslate/ The Spanish Translator of San DiegoTop/Business/Business_Services/Communications/Translation/Multiple_Language/Europe/Spain Spanish translation services for all subject matters including business, legal, and medical.
Random 4Surgery Consultants of Americahttp://www.surgecon.com Surgery Consultants of AmericaTop/Business/Healthcare/Consulting/S Design, development, and management of ambulatory surgery centers, cardiac catheter laboratories, MRI centers, and billing functions. Contains links to relevant sites, policy developments, benchmarking, and regulatory changes.
Random 5Dragonfly Naturalshttp://my.enom.com/10038 Dragonfly NaturalsTop/Shopping/Health/Massage_Equipment/Massage_Oil essential oils; custom blends; bulk oils; wellness products; incense; bath accessories
NextCreutzfeldt Jakob Diseasehttp://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_cjd.htm Creutzfeldt Jakob DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections/Creutzfeldt_Jakob_Disease Contacts, links and information about CJD from Family Village.
Next 10HealthLink MCWhttp://www.healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1031002337.html HealthLink MCWTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections/Creutzfeldt_Jakob_Disease Offers an article entitled: Putting Mad Cow Disease Into Perspective: A Top Ten List of Things to Really Worry About.
Random 1Peter and Margaret Watersonhttp://www.comedancingtampa.com Peter and Margaret WatersonTop/Arts/Performing_Arts/Dance/Education/Instructors Come Dancing Ballroom - ballroom, salsa, swing, and wedding dance instruction in Tampa, Florida.
Random 4HIV/AIDS Surveillance Databasehttp://www.ciesin.org/datasets/hivaids/hivaids-home.html HIV/AIDS Surveillance DatabaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Immune_Disorders/Immune_Deficiency/AIDS/Treatment_and_Therapies A compilation of information from studies appearing in medical and scientific literature and other places.
Random 4Study Medicaid children not tested for lead poisoning http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9802/23/lead.poisoning/index.html Study Medicaid children not tested for lead poisoning Top/News/Online_Archives/CNN.com/1998/February/Health [CNN]
Next 70My Parkinson's Disease - Part 1http://www.agenet.com/cram/cram_parkinsons.html My Parkinson's Disease - Part 1Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease What is it like to be a physician and diagnosed with this disease? Dr. David Cram explores his experience with PD in this AgeNet series.
Previous 70CruiseRespitehttp://www.cruiserespite.com CruiseRespiteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia/Care_Givers The primary educational focus is to provide skills training for family caregivers. Caregiver support seminars are conducted in a meeting room aboard a luxury cruise ship.
Next 170Huntington Disease Medical Clinichttp://www.cmmt.ubc.ca/clinical/ Huntington Disease Medical ClinicTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Huntington's_Disease The clinic provides care from several perspectives for individuals with Huntington Disease (HD) as well as their families. Based at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
Previous 170Facial Nerve Paralysis: Patient Brochurehttp://www.michiganear.com/library/brochures/facial/ Facial Nerve Paralysis: Patient BrochureTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases A discussion of facial nerve problems with illustrations, from the Michigan Ear Institute.
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Previous 270Stroke Awareness for Everyonehttp://www.strokesafe.org/resources/pediatric_stroke.html Stroke Awareness for EveryoneTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Pediatric Provides an overview of the condition in neonates, children and adolescents, with possible causes, effects, and potential for recovery.
Other resource N0 The Stroke Association: Information for Parentshttp://www.stroke.org.uk/information/children_and_stroke/index.html The Stroke Association: Information for ParentsTop/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 N1 Royal College of Physicianshttp://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/pubs/brochures/pub_print_SIC.htm Royal College of PhysiciansTop/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 N2 UCLA Stroke Centerhttp://www.stroke.ucla.edu/default.htm UCLA Stroke CenterTop/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 N3 The Stroke Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital & Washington University School of Medicinehttp://www.neuro.wustl.edu/smart/ The Stroke Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital & Washington University School of MedicineTop/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 N4 Veterans Affairs Stroke Quality Enhancement Research Initiativehttp://www.va.gov/stroke-queri/ Veterans Affairs Stroke Quality Enhancement Research InitiativeTop/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 N5 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 N6 University of Texas - Houston Stroke Centershttp://www.houstonstroke.com/team/strokecenters.html University of Texas - Houston Stroke CentersTop/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 N7 Presbyterian Stroke Centerhttp://www.presbyterian.org/health_services/cardio_services/tests_treatments/stroke_treatment/index.html Presbyterian Stroke CenterTop/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 N8 Ohio State University Stroke Centerhttp://medicalcenter.osu.edu/patientcare/hospitalsandservices/programs/services/?ID=310&CID=35 Ohio State University Stroke CenterTop/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 N9 Different Strokeshttp://www.differentstrokes.co.uk/board.htm Different StrokesTop/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 N10 Stroke Recovery Association of Ontario - Burlington Chapterhttp://www.sraburlington.net Stroke Recovery Association of Ontario - Burlington ChapterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Support_Groups Information on strokes, what we do, and how you can join us.
Other resource N11 West End (Hampshire UK) Stroke Grouphttp://www.westroke.org.uk West End (Hampshire UK) Stroke GroupTop/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 N12 Strokesurvivors Internationalhttp://www.strokesurvivors.org/ Strokesurvivors InternationalTop/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 N13 Ontario March of Dimes - Stroke Recovery Networkhttp://www.dimes.on.ca/programs/stroke.asp?sect=stroke Ontario March of Dimes - Stroke Recovery NetworkTop/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 N14 BrainTalk Communities: Stroke and Thalamic/Central Pain Syndrome Forumshttp://brain.hastypastry.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=4 BrainTalk Communities: Stroke and Thalamic/Central Pain Syndrome ForumsTop/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 N15 Slag/Stroke Forumhttp://www.slagsiden.net/siste/Slag-forum.html Slag/Stroke ForumTop/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 N16 Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canadahttp://ww2.heartandstroke.ca/ Heart and Stroke Foundation of CanadaTop/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 N17 Hamilton-Wentworth Stroke Recovery Associationhttp://www.strokerecovery.org/ Hamilton-Wentworth Stroke Recovery AssociationTop/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 N18 The Stroke Associationhttp://www.stroke.org.uk/ The Stroke AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Stroke/Organizations Charitable organization supporting stroke survivors and their families in England and Wales.
Other resource N19 The Stroke Grouphttp://www.thestrokegroup.com/ The Stroke GroupTop/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 N20 Pediatric Stroke Networkhttp://www.pediatricstrokenetwork.com/ Pediatric Stroke NetworkTop/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 N21 Canadian Stroke Networkhttp://www.canadianstrokenetwork.ca/ Canadian Stroke NetworkTop/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 N22 Delaware Valley Stroke Councilhttp://www.phillystroke.org Delaware Valley Stroke CouncilTop/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 N23 European Stroke Initiativehttp://www.eusi-stroke.com/index.shtml European Stroke InitiativeTop/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 N24 National Stroke Foundationhttp://www.strokefoundation.com.au/ National Stroke FoundationTop/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 N25 Brain Attack Foundationhttp://www.brainattack.org Brain Attack FoundationTop/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 N26 The Stroke Belt Consortiumhttp://www.strokebelt.org/ The Stroke Belt ConsortiumTop/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 N27 National Stroke Councilhttp://www.nemahealth.org/programs/nsc/ National Stroke CouncilTop/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 N28 Cranial Nerve Diseaseshttp://www.mic.ki.se/Diseases/c10.292.html Cranial Nerve DiseasesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases Information about cranial nerve diseases from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden.
Other resource N29 Southern California Cranial Nerve Disorder Program at UCSDhttp://www.neurosurgery.ucsd.edu/cnd/alksne.htm Southern California Cranial Nerve Disorder Program at UCSDTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases Information about the work of John F Alksne MD.
Other resource N30 Physician Section - Case 2 - Richmond Eye Associateshttp://www.richmondeye.com/case2.htm Physician Section - Case 2 - Richmond Eye AssociatesTop/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 N31 Center for Cranial Nerve Disordershttp://www.neurosurgery.pitt.edu/cranialnerve/consultation.html Center for Cranial Nerve DisordersTop/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 N32 Facial Neuralgia Resourceshttp://facial-neuralgia.org/ Facial Neuralgia ResourcesTop/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 N33 UK Trigeminal Neuralgia Associationhttp://www.tna-uk.org.uk UK Trigeminal Neuralgia AssociationTop/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 N34 Trigeminal Neuralgia Association of Canadahttp://www.tnac.org Trigeminal Neuralgia Association of CanadaTop/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 N35 Bell's Palsyhttp://www.yourhealth.com/ahl/1062.html Bell's PalsyTop/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 N36 NeurologyChannel.comhttp://www.neurologychannel.com/bellspalsy/ NeurologyChannel.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases/Bell's_Palsy Bell's Palsy information and resources.
Other resource N37 Drug InfoNet Doctors' Answers to Frequently Asked Questions - Bell's Palsyhttp://www.druginfonet.com/faq/faqbellp.htm Drug InfoNet Doctors' Answers to Frequently Asked Questions - Bell's PalsyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases/Bell's_Palsy Answers to frequently asked questions, for discussion purposes.
Other resource N38 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 N39 HealthLink MCWhttp://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1011027911.html HealthLink MCWTop/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 N40 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.
Other resource N41 The Bell's Palsy Webforum at Massachusetts General Hospitalhttp://neuro-mancer.mgh.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/forumdisplay.cgi?action=topics&forum=Bells+Palsy&number=12 The Bell's Palsy Webforum at Massachusetts General HospitalTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases/Bell's_Palsy Message board with posts and replies by people affected by Bell's Palsy.
Other resource N42 Thought Technology's Advances in EMG Monitoringhttp://www.thoughttechnology.com/hal.htm Thought Technology's Advances in EMG MonitoringTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases/Bell's_Palsy Applications of EMG biofeedback in patients with injury or impairment of peripheral nerves including Bell's Palsy.
Other resource N43 Spring1998 Newsletter from The Facial Paralysis Centerhttp://www.upmc.edu/FacialNerve/Newsletters/spring_1998.htm Spring1998 Newsletter from The Facial Paralysis CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases/Bell's_Palsy The Pittsburgh center describes relaxation techniques and tips for improving photographs of the paralyzed face. Also biographies of staff members at the time the newsletter was published.
Other resource N44 Bell's Palsy: Opthalmology 02/16/98http://ophthalmology.about.com/health/ophthalmology/library/weekly/aa021698.htm Bell's Palsy: Opthalmology 02/16/98Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases/Bell's_Palsy An opththalmological viewpoint. Describes some available methods of protecting the cornea.
Other resource N45 Facial Nerve Problems: Bell's Palsyhttp://www.medicinenet.com/Script/Main/art.asp?li=MNI&ArticleKey=1967&page=2#5whatis Facial Nerve Problems: Bell's PalsyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases/Bell's_Palsy MedicineNet.com's description of the condition including outlines of symptoms and the Herpes virus theory.
Other resource N46 eMedicine Health - Bell Palsyhttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/Articles/9173-1.asp eMedicine Health - Bell PalsyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases/Bell's_Palsy Consumer health resource center providing an overview and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
Other resource N47 Losing Facehttp://pages.ivillage.com/smokey361/bellspalsy.html Losing FaceTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Cranial_Nerve_Diseases/Bell's_Palsy Information and personal experience of Bell's Palsy, Ramsay Hunt Syndrome and Shingles, with links to support groups and other informational sites.
Other resource N48 Definition - Dementiahttp://penta.ufrgs.br/edu/telelab/3/dementia.htm Definition - DementiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia From a dictionary of terms pertaining to memory processes.
Other resource N49 Alzheimer's Associationhttp://www.alzheimers.asn.au Alzheimer's AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia Latest information on dementia, drug trials, research, support and education.
Other resource N50 The Clive Projecthttp://www.thecliveproject.demon.co.uk The Clive ProjectTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia Care and support for younger people (under 65 years of age) with dementia (early onset dementia) and Alzheimer's Disease, and their families.
Other resource N51 Binswanger's Diseasehttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/binswang_doc.htm Binswanger's DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia Subcortical Arteriosclerotic Encephalopathy information sheet compiled by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Other resource N52 Mayo Clinic: Behavior and Dementiahttp://www.mayoclinic.com/home?id=HQ00516 Mayo Clinic: Behavior and DementiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia A description of the condition and its causes and methods of coping.
Other resource N53 The NYU Silberstein Aging & Dementia Research Center (ADRC)http://aging.med.nyu.edu/about/index.html The NYU Silberstein Aging & Dementia Research Center (ADRC)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia Center dedicated to understanding brain aging and dementia through research, education and treatment.
Other resource N54 Adult Caregivershttp://mysite.verizon.net/res6umrs/Caregiver/caregiver.htm Adult CaregiversTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia Designed to assist those who have loved ones in different stages of Dementia and Alzheimer's. Help and support for them and their loved one.
Other resource N55 Treatment of Agitation in the Elderly with Dementiahttp://www.psychguides.com/ecgs1.php Treatment of Agitation in the Elderly with DementiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia Provides information for the medical practitioner dealing with the elderly who have dementia: discusses assessment,treatment, dosing, safety and continued management.
Other resource N56 Memory - Helping Yourselfhttp://memory.kingshill-research.org Memory - Helping YourselfTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia Offers you information on how to look after your memory and what to do if you are concerned about your own or someone else's memory problems.
Other resource N57 Just Another Disabilityhttp://www.justanotherdisability.org Just Another DisabilityTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia Aims to bring together architects, designers and care professionals, people with dementia, their carers and families to create a comprehensive guide to making design dementia friendly.
Other resource N58 Dementias: Hope Through Researchhttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/alzheimersdisease/detail_alzheimersdisease.htm Dementias: Hope Through ResearchTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia Information on Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, and other types of dementia compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Other resource N59 Lewy Body Diseasehttp://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/vob/alzheimers/information/lewbody.htm Lewy Body DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia/Lewy_Body Short FAQ regarding the disease.
Other resource N60 Ageless Design - Ask The Experts - Activitieshttp://www.agelessdesign.com/ate-LewyBody.htm Ageless Design - Ask The Experts - ActivitiesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia/Lewy_Body Discussion of drug treatment for the disease.
Other resource N61 Lewy Body Dementia Directoryhttp://www.zarcrom.com/users/alzheimers/odem/lewy-d.html Lewy Body Dementia DirectoryTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia/Lewy_Body Links and an e-group.
Other resource N62 Lewy Body Disease Associationhttp://www.lewybodydementia.org/ Lewy Body Disease AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia/Lewy_Body Patient and family support. Research and education information.
Other resource N63 DCT Associates - Alarm Systemshttp://dctassociates.com.au DCT Associates - Alarm SystemsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia/Care_Givers Design and supply of specialised alarm systems for those with dementia to reduce falls, wandering, and leaving stoves on.
Other resource N64 CruiseRespitehttp://www.cruiserespite.com CruiseRespiteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia/Care_Givers The primary educational focus is to provide skills training for family caregivers. Caregiver support seminars are conducted in a meeting room aboard a luxury cruise ship.
Other resource N65 William and Sylvia Silberstein Institute for Aging and Dementiahttp://aging.med.nyu.edu/ William and Sylvia Silberstein Institute for Aging and DementiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia/Research New York University provides research on memory problems attributed to normal aging, and the diagnosis, causes and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
Other resource N66 Center for Dementia Researchhttp://cdr.rfmh.org/pages/homepage.html Center for Dementia ResearchTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia/Research Programs at the Nathan Kline Institute studying the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. Includes staff directories and descriptions of current research and clinical trials.
Other resource N67 Pick's Disease Information Pagehttp://www.bhoffcomp.com/coping/picks.html Pick's Disease Information PageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia/Pick_Disease_of_the_Brain FAQs on this rare disease along with links to other resources.
Other resource N68 AIDS Dementia Complexhttp://www.sfaf.org/treatment/beta/b31/b31adc.html AIDS Dementia ComplexTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia/AIDS_Dementia_Complex This article is from the Dec. 96 Bulletin of Experimental Treatments for AIDS. In depth and covers the symptoms, classifications, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Other resource N69 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.
Other resource N70 Understanding Primary Progressive Aphasiahttp://www.aphasia.org/NAAppa.html Understanding Primary Progressive AphasiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia/Primary_Progressive_Aphasia An article with a description, assistance available and where to obtain additional information.
Other resource N71 Neoplasms: Karolinska Institutethttp://www.mic.ki.se/Diseases/c4.html Neoplasms: Karolinska InstitutetTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Neoplasms List of links relating to neoplasms, with special section on nervous-system neoplasms. From Sweden.
Other resource N72 Neoplasm - Paediatric Brain Tumourshttp://www.health.adelaide.edu.au/paed-neuro/neoplasm.html Neoplasm - Paediatric Brain TumoursTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Neoplasms British site with information about paediatric brain tumours.
Other resource N73 Sue O'Connor's Amazing Brain Tumor Websitehttp://members.rogers.com/soconnor5497/ Sue O'Connor's Amazing Brain Tumor WebsiteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Neoplasms Susan, a forty-year old woman from Ontario survived the removal of a massive brain tumor. Read her story.
Other resource N74 Acoustic Neuroma Story Indexhttp://books.dreambook.com/tonyc/anstory.html Acoustic Neuroma Story IndexTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Neoplasms/Acoustic_Neuroma Patients' personal experiences with the disorder with descriptions and email links.
Other resource N75 Acoustic Neuroma Association of Canadahttp://www.anac.ca/ Acoustic Neuroma Association of CanadaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Neoplasms/Acoustic_Neuroma Information including treatment options and post - operative issues. Membership details and message board.
Other resource N76 General Practice Notebook - Acoustic neuromahttp://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/MedwebPage.cfm?ID=1570373632 General Practice Notebook - Acoustic neuromaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Neoplasms/Acoustic_Neuroma Clinically-oriented information.
Other resource N77 Acoustic Neuroma Painhttp://acousticneuromapain.com Acoustic Neuroma PainTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Neoplasms/Acoustic_Neuroma A support site for a rare pain syndrome occurring after an operation for acoustic neuroma.
Other resource N78 Kuru Information Pagehttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/kuru.htm Kuru Information PageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections Compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Other resource N79 Encephalitis Globalhttp://groups.msn.com/EncephalitisGlobal Encephalitis GlobalTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections/Encephalitis Support for survivors, family and caregivers. Information about this disease, discussions, a chat room and international friendship between people who have been touched, and are striving to understand.
Other resource N80 Encephalitis Resource Centrehttp://www.encephalitis.info Encephalitis Resource CentreTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections/Encephalitis A comprehensive site for information about all aspects of encephalitis. The site is managed by the Encephalitis Society based in the UK.

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