NINDS Muscular Dystrophy Information Page

site URL - http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/md.htm

Site description: Muscular Dystrophy (MD) information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).




Topic: Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Muscle_Diseases/Muscular_Dystrophies

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PreviousDMD Optionshttp://www.dmdoptions.com DMD OptionsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Muscle_Diseases/Muscular_Dystrophies Lifestyle options, conventional medical interventions and information for people interested in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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Random 4Baylor College of Medicine Department of Dermatologyhttp://public2.bcm.tmc.edu/dermatology/ Baylor College of Medicine Department of DermatologyTop/Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Dermatology/Academic_Departments_and_Institutes Clinical services, doctors, training and fellowsip programs, Houston, Texas.
Next 70Walk Of Lifehttp://members.aol.com/walkcontact/ Walk Of LifeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Muscle_Diseases/Muscular_Dystrophies/Personal_Pages Biography of Chris Barratt, a teenager with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Previous 70The Difference of Onehttp://thedifferenceofone.org The Difference of OneTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease/Organizations A 401c charitable foundation that believes one person can contribute one dollar (and only one dollar) and make a difference in this world. They are currently raising money to help find a cure for parkinson's disease.
Next 170P-I-E-N-O Tremor Information Indexhttp://parkinsons-information-exchange-network-online.com/archive/ct.html P-I-E-N-O Tremor Information IndexTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Movement_Disorders P-I-E-N-O has articles and studies on Tremors of all types. Studies include diagnosis and treatment information. Information is for patients, caregivers, students, and professionals.
Previous 170Emergency Medinicehttp://www.emedicine.com/NEURO/topic349.htm Emergency MediniceTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Spinal_Cord/Epidural_Abscess An introduction to spinal epidural abscess, the clinical features, work up, treatment, medicine and follow up.
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Previous 270Pick's Diseasehttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/picks_doc.htm Pick's DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia/Pick_Disease_of_the_Brain Overview by the National Institutes of Health.
Other resource N0 NORD: Kluver Bucy Syndromehttp://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Kluver%20Bucy%20Syndrome NORD: Kluver Bucy SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia/Kluver-Bucy_Syndrome Offers synonyms, a general discussion and further resources.
Other resource N1 WebMD Live Chat Transcript:http://my.webmd.com/content/asset/chat_transcript.526505 WebMD Live Chat Transcript:Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dementia/Primary_Progressive_Aphasia Living with aphasia with Martha Taylor Sarno, MD.
Other resource N2 NDI Terminology - Neoplasmhttp://www.ndif.org/Terms/neoplasm.html NDI Terminology - NeoplasmTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Neoplasms Definitions of terms associated with neoplasms, from the Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus Foundation.
Other resource N3 Meningiomas and Benign Brain Tumors Homepage at MGH/Harvardhttp://neurosurgery.mgh.harvard.edu/meninghp.htm Meningiomas and Benign Brain Tumors Homepage at MGH/HarvardTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Neoplasms Information about neurosurgeons, referrals, guest book, links, and links to information about malignant brain tumors also. From Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard Medical School.
Other resource N4 Acoustic Neuroma Archivehttp://www.ANarchive.org Acoustic Neuroma ArchiveTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Neoplasms/Acoustic_Neuroma Comprehensive informational site by and for acoustic neuroma patients with advice, news, stories, directories and links.
Other resource N5 My Acoustic Neuroma Experiencehttp://www.geocities.com/acoustic_neuroma/ My Acoustic Neuroma ExperienceTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Neoplasms/Acoustic_Neuroma A diary of an engineer's experience with acoustic neuroma. A personal site that is very informative and interesting reading.
Other resource N6 Brian's Acoustic Neuroma UK Pageshttp://www2.fenetre.co.uk/~brianlloyd/ Brian's Acoustic Neuroma UK PagesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Neoplasms/Acoustic_Neuroma Brian Lloyd describes personal experience of acoustic neuroma, life after his operation, impact, facts and figures, disability and benefits issues, hints and tips, lipreading and communication, glossary and links.
Other resource N7 What Is An Acoustic Neuroma?http://www.med.jhu.edu/radiosurgery/braintumors/acoustic/questions/ What Is An Acoustic Neuroma?Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Neoplasms/Acoustic_Neuroma Patient-oriented information on this disorder, including tinnitus, speech discrimination and facial nerve preservation.
Other resource N8 Acoustic Neuroma Foundationhttp://www.acousticneuromafoundation.org/ Acoustic Neuroma FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Neoplasms/Acoustic_Neuroma Information about the disease, its symptoms, cures and support. Includes a message board.
Other resource N9 Neurocysticercosishttp://hometown.aol.com/dhconnary/neurocysticercosis.html NeurocysticercosisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections Description and links to what the government and doctors have to say about it.
Other resource N10 Eastern Equine Encephalitishttp://www.cdc.gov/epo/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00014947.htm Eastern Equine EncephalitisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections/Encephalitis A report of five cases of this disease in Florida, Eastern United States, in 1991.
Other resource N11 Eastern Equine Encephalitis Factshttp://www.astdhpphe.org/infect/equine.html Eastern Equine Encephalitis FactsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections/Encephalitis Includes cause, symptoms, diagnosis, risk facotrs, prognosis, treatment, and prevention.
Other resource N12 Japanese Encephalitis Factshttp://www.astdhpphe.org/infect/jpenceph.html Japanese Encephalitis FactsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections/Encephalitis Fact sheet with causes, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Other resource N13 Western Equine Encephalitishttp://www.astdhpphe.org/infect/wee.html Western Equine EncephalitisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections/Encephalitis Features cause, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Other resource N14 CJD Watchhttp://www.fortunecity.com/healthclub/cpr/349/part1cjd.htm CJD WatchTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections/Creutzfeldt_Jakob_Disease Database tracking CJD victims in the geographical areas in which they lived, as well as other relevant information. Plus latest news. Versions in Spanish and Swedish.
Other resource N15 TSE Industrial Platformhttp://tse-ip.org TSE Industrial PlatformTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections/Creutzfeldt_Jakob_Disease Information about transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE).
Other resource N16 Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) and Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease (CJD)http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/cjd/cjd.htm Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) and Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease (CJD)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections/Creutzfeldt_Jakob_Disease Links to reports on emerging infectious diseases related to BSE and CJD in the USA and UK.
Other resource N17 Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease (WHO)http://www.who.int/inf-fs/en/fact180.html Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease (WHO)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections/Creutzfeldt_Jakob_Disease World Health Organization factsheet on CJD. Includes brief history, different forms of the disease, clinical features, diagnosis, epidemiology, CJD/BSE link and WHO involvement.
Other resource N18 World Health Organization: Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE)http://www.who.ch/emc/diseases/bse World Health Organization: Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections/Creutzfeldt_Jakob_Disease Links to information about transmissible spongiform encephalopathies from the World Health Organization. Includes a bovine variety ("mad cow disease"), CJD and related illnesses.
Other resource N19 Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease Associated with Cadaveric Dura Mater Graftshttp://aepo-xdv-www.epo.cdc.gov/wonder/PrevGuid/m0049829/m0049829.htm Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease Associated with Cadaveric Dura Mater GraftsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections/Creutzfeldt_Jakob_Disease Article and links about Japanese research findings.
Other resource N20 The Creutzfeld-Jakob Disease Support Networkhttp://www.cjdsupport.net/ The Creutzfeld-Jakob Disease Support NetworkTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections/Creutzfeldt_Jakob_Disease Information and support.
Other resource N21 CJD Information Web Ringhttp://members.aol.com/larmstr853/cjdvoice/cjdvoice.htm CJD Information Web RingTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections/Creutzfeldt_Jakob_Disease Find help, support, understanding and information concerning all variant forms of Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease, CJD.
Other resource N22 Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/ideas/creutzfeldt-jakob/ Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections/Creutzfeldt_Jakob_Disease Substantive information regarding CJD from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Other resource N23 CJD Support Networkhttp://www.alzheimers.org.uk/CJD CJD Support NetworkTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections/Creutzfeldt_Jakob_Disease/Support_Groups UK support network for all forms of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Offers information about the group as well as the disorder and contact details.
Other resource N24 CJD Voicehttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cjdvoice/ CJD VoiceTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections/Creutzfeldt_Jakob_Disease/Support_Groups Organization supporting families during and after a CJD crisis. Discussion of issues surrounding CJD and related illnesses.
Other resource N25 The Merck Manual: Spinal Cord Disordershttp://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section14/chapter182/182g.htm The Merck Manual: Spinal Cord DisordersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections/Myelitis An article about acute transverse myelitis. Offers a definition, the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Other resource N26 The Cody Unser First Step Foundationhttp://CodysFirstStep.org The Cody Unser First Step FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections/Myelitis Cody Unser's mission to enhance awareness of Transverse Myelitis.
Other resource N27 NORD: Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitishttp://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Subacute%20Sclerosing%20Panencephalitis NORD: Subacute Sclerosing PanencephalitisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections/Subacute_Sclerosing_Panencephalitis Offers the synonyms, a general discussion and further resources.
Other resource N28 Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitishttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/acute_encephalomyelitis.htm Acute Disseminated EncephalomyelitisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections/Encephalomyelitis Information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Other resource N29 Nevus Outreach, Inc.http://www.nevus.org Nevus Outreach, Inc.Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Neurocutaneous_Syndromes Non-profit organization dedicated to education and research into giant congenital nevi and associated disorders, including neurocutaneous melanosis.
Other resource N30 Quad's Unitedhttp://quadsunite.faithweb.com/frameset.html Quad's UnitedTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Spinal_Cord Offers a support system for spinal cord injured, family and friends. Provides SCI resources, information, message board and chat.
Other resource N31 Yahoo Healthhttp://health.yahoo.com/health/dc/001416/0.html Yahoo HealthTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Spinal_Cord/Epidural_Abscess A detailed look at epidural abscess including treatment, causes, incidence, risk factors, symptoms, prevention and testing.
Other resource N32 OncoLink FAQshttp://www.oncolink.com/experts/article.cfm?c=1&s=5&ss=6&id=1062 OncoLink FAQsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Spinal_Cord/Compression A reader has a question about the causes and treatment of spinal cord compression.
Other resource N33 Living Life with Ataxiahttp://cajunheart.tripod.com/ Living Life with AtaxiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Spinal_Cord/Spinocerebellar_Degenerations/Friedreich's_Ataxia An informative site about living a positive life in spite of having a progressive hereditary neurological disease called Friedreich's Ataxia.
Other resource N34 Friedreich's Ataxia and Ihttp://www.ohbother.co.uk/ataxia.htm Friedreich's Ataxia and ITop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Spinal_Cord/Spinocerebellar_Degenerations/Friedreich's_Ataxia The author was diagnosed with Friedreich's Ataxia when eight years old. Read about the trials and triumphs.
Other resource N35 The Greenes of Western Australiahttp://members.networx.net.au/~dennisg/ The Greenes of Western AustraliaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease Detailed information about this disease by Dennis Greene, a member of the Parkinson's Information Exchange Network. He has included some of his poetry and a look at the family history is also provided.
Other resource N36 James, A Site about Parkinson's Diseasehttp://james.parkinsons.org.uk/ James, A Site about Parkinson's DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease Extensive information about this disease as well as where to go for support and what you can do to fight the effects. Some internet resources as well as general information. It is a project of the Adrienne Coles Memorial Trust.
Other resource N37 Medtronic.comhttp://www.medtronic.com/neuro/ Medtronic.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease Surgical treatment of Parkinson's, tremors and other movement disorders.
Other resource N38 Parkinson's Diseasehttp://angelfire.com/oh2/fountainofyouth/parkinsons.html Parkinson's DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease PD is a degenerative central nervous system (CNS) disorder. A discussion about the disorder, the symptoms and treatments of this disease.
Other resource N39 International Health Newshttp://www.yourhealthbase.com/parkinsons.html International Health NewsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease Comprehensive review of the latest research into parkinson's disease with emphasis on prevention and complementary and alternative treatments.
Other resource N40 Martin's Web Sitehttp://www.martinpurchase.org.uk Martin's Web SiteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease A personal story with links to information about parkinson's disease and other health related issues.
Other resource N41 NYU Medical Center Department of Neurosurgeryhttp://mcns10.med.nyu.edu/CMD/pdstages.html NYU Medical Center Department of NeurosurgeryTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease Hoehn and Yahr staging of Parkinson's disease with brief points on each.
Other resource N42 The Kitchawan Parkinson's Sitehttp://www.bestweb.net/~snarf/ The Kitchawan Parkinson's SiteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease Non-profit and dedicated to helping raise awareness, including information on PD and its treatment.
Other resource N43 Parkinson's Unity Walkhttp://www.unitywalk.org/ Parkinson's Unity WalkTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease Annual event in New York City's Central Park, to increase awareness of PD and to raise funds for research. Register online to participate or support a walker.
Other resource N44 Parkinson's Disease Controlhttp://www.parkinsonscontrol.com/ Parkinson's Disease ControlTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease A Parkinson's disease resource that offers articles and webcasts on how to effectively treat and control control the disease.
Other resource N45 eMedicine Health - Parkinson Diseasehttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/9583-1.asp eMedicine Health - Parkinson DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Other resource N46 YoungParkinsonshttp://www.youngparkinsons.com YoungParkinsonsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease Personal site of Tom Berdine, diagnosed at 33. Learn about parkinson's disease and its symptoms. Includes a message board and links to news.
Other resource N47 Parkinson's Recovery Projecthttp://www.pdrecovery.org Parkinson's Recovery ProjectTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease Dedicated to dissemination of information regarding Parkinson's disease treatments which use techniques of Asian medicine. Find patient information, handbook updates, publications and other resources.
Other resource N48 Parkinson's Disease Discussion Forumhttp://parkinson.ca/board/index.html Parkinson's Disease Discussion ForumTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease/Support_Groups Created by the Parkinson Foundation of Canada, this discussion forum provides facility for exchanges of ideas, mutual support and opinions on Parkinson's disease.
Other resource N49 pwpNEThttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/pwpNET/ pwpNETTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease/Support_Groups A fully moderated and screened e-mail list for discussions and sharing of information among people with Parkinson's disease. Registration required.
Other resource N50 Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery: Parkinson's Disease Supporthttp://neurosurgery.mgh.harvard.edu/Functional/default.htm Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery: Parkinson's Disease SupportTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease/Support_Groups Provides general information and links to organisations providing PD support.
Other resource N51 Parkinsons Diseasehttp://groups.msn.com/ParkinsonsDisease/messageboard.msnw Parkinsons DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease/Support_Groups Active PD message board on MSN Groups.
Other resource N52 The American Parkinson's Disease Association Inchttp://apdaparkinson.com/ The American Parkinson's Disease Association IncTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease/Organizations The APDA provides details on their Information & Referral Centers and Services Locations. Information about the Young Parkinson's Center, chapter locations, support groups, publications, videos, and the allocation of Research Grants.
Other resource N53 National Parkinson Foundation, Inc.http://www.parkinson.org/ National Parkinson Foundation, Inc.Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease/Organizations The NPF have created an extensive web-site which includes information about Parkinson's disease, articles from their newsletters, on-lines tests for tremor and clinical depression, as well as an Ask-The-Doctor forum.
Other resource N54 Northwest Parkinson's Foundationhttp://www.nwpf.org Northwest Parkinson's FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease/Organizations A non-profit organization located in the Pacific Northwest which promotes awareness, education, care and a cure for Parkinson's Disease.
Other resource N55 Parkinson Association of Mecklenburg Countyhttp://www.parkinsonassociation.org/ Parkinson Association of Mecklenburg CountyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease/Organizations Provides support group meetings, information to the community, membership, prescription assistance to members, a swim therapy program and home health care information. Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
Other resource N56 The Parkinson's Institutehttp://www.parkinsonsinstitute.org/ The Parkinson's InstituteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease/Organizations An independent not-for-profit institution dedicated to seeking the cause and finding a cure for Parkinson's disease, while providing the best possible care for people with this disease and other movement disorders.
Other resource N57 Special Parkinson's Research Interest Grouphttp://spring.parkinsons.org.uk Special Parkinson's Research Interest GroupTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease/Organizations SPRING is the official Special Interest Group for Medical Research, constituted within the Parkinson's Disease Society of UK. Our site includes news and background on research.
Other resource N58 Edinburgh Branch of the Parkinson's Disease Society of the UKhttp://edinburghparkinsons.org Edinburgh Branch of the Parkinson's Disease Society of the UKTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease/Organizations Services and information for those in the Edinburgh area. Includes news, meetings and activities.
Other resource N59 APDA: The Massachusetts Chapterhttp://www.apdama.org APDA: The Massachusetts ChapterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease/Organizations Promotes parkinson's awareness in the Boston community. Information about the organization as well as the disease itself, contact details and links.
Other resource N60 Research | Parkinson Society Canadahttp://www.parkinson.ca/home.html Research | Parkinson Society CanadaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease/Organizations Parkinson Society Canada is a not for profit, charitable organization which raises money toward finding the cause and cure for Parkinson's disease.
Other resource N61 Mother Lode Parkinsons Foundation, Sonora CAhttp://www.mlode.com/~mlpf Mother Lode Parkinsons Foundation, Sonora CATop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease/Organizations Charitable organization dedicated to helping fund the care of those sticken with PD. In addition, reach out to educate those in the Sierra foothills about Parkinson's Disease.
Other resource N62 Young Onset Parkinson's Associationhttp://www.yopa.org Young Onset Parkinson's AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease/Organizations YOPA is comprised of Young Onset Parkinson's patients from around the United States. Our mission is to raise public awareness and to offer support to those living with young onset Parkinson's disease. We coordinate with regional and national Parkinson's organizations in fundraising efforts for research funds.
Other resource N63 The Parkinson Alliancehttp://www.parkinsonalliance.net/home.html The Parkinson AllianceTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease/Organizations A non-profit fundraising organization whose sole mission is to raise money for the best Parkinson's Disease researchers doing the most promising research.
Other resource N64 The Difference of Onehttp://thedifferenceofone.org The Difference of OneTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease/Organizations A 401c charitable foundation that believes one person can contribute one dollar (and only one dollar) and make a difference in this world. They are currently raising money to help find a cure for parkinson's disease.
Other resource N65 Maine Parkinson Societyhttp://www.maineparkinsonsociety.org Maine Parkinson SocietyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Parkinson's_Disease/Organizations MEPS is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life of Maine people with Parkinson’s disease. Find news, events, and projects.
Other resource N66 Canadian Neurotoxicity Information Networkhttp://www3.sympatico.ca/cnin Canadian Neurotoxicity Information NetworkTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Neurotoxicity_Syndromes An information source for those suffering symptoms of neurotoxicity.
Other resource N67 Online Center for Clinical Carehttp://www.efa.org/clinicalcare/populations/alcohol.html Online Center for Clinical CareTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Neurotoxicity_Syndromes/Alcohol_Induced An article about alcohol withdrawal seizures and its treatment.
Other resource N68 CureHD Foundationhttp://www.curehd.org CureHD FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Huntington's_Disease A charity site aiming to spread awareness, information, and news about Huntington's disease.
Other resource N69 UCHC Huntington's Disease Programhttp://huntingtons.uchc.edu UCHC Huntington's Disease ProgramTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Huntington's_Disease Services of the Huntington's disease program of the University of Connecticut Health Center.
Other resource N70 Huntington's Disease Informationhttp://www.lib.uchicago.edu/~rd13/hd Huntington's Disease InformationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Huntington's_Disease Comprehensive resource on Huntington's disease.
Other resource N71 Neurology Channel - Huntington's Disease (HD)http://www.neurologychannel.com/huntingtons/ Neurology Channel - Huntington's Disease (HD)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Huntington's_Disease Introduction to Huntington's disease, and an ask a doctor forum.
Other resource N72 Huntington's Disease Facts at a Glancehttp://ivory.lm.com/~mccarren/facts.html Huntington's Disease Facts at a GlanceTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Huntington's_Disease Huntington's disease facts listed concisely.
Other resource N73 Australian Huntington's Disease Association Inc.http://www.ahdansw.asn.au/ Australian Huntington's Disease Association Inc.Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Huntington's_Disease Offers support for families living in the Australian states of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. Includes resources and information about NSW.
Other resource N74 Juvenile HDhttp://endoflifecare.tripod.com/juvenilehuntingtonsdisease/ Juvenile HDTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Huntington's_Disease Information for families with a child with juvenile HD or one at-risk. Includes at-risk, genetic testing/testing of children, related JHD and HD symptoms and how to recognize/help, types of therapies, various medication and drug searches, surgeries, procedures used in testing, suicide, divorce, disabilities, assisstive technology, support links, and benefits/insurance.
Other resource N75 Huntington's Disease For Familieshttp://huntingtondisease.tripod.com/ Huntington's Disease For FamiliesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Huntington's_Disease Information for all families living with this disease including people with HD, caregivers, those at risk and young people.
Other resource N76 eMedicine Health - Huntington Disease Dementiahttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/39041-1.asp eMedicine Health - Huntington Disease DementiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Huntington's_Disease Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Other resource N77 Huntington's Disease Association UK - North West Lancashire Branchhttp://members.aol.com/hdanwlancs/index.html Huntington's Disease Association UK - North West Lancashire BranchTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Huntington's_Disease/Support_Groups Information about the North West Lancashire branch of the UK Huntington's Disease Association.
Other resource N78 Family Villagehttp://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_alth.htm Family VillageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alternating_Hemiplegia Links to information about Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. Includes data about a discussion group.
Other resource N79 NINDS: Myotonia Congenitahttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/myotoniacongenita.htm NINDS: Myotonia CongenitaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Muscle_Diseases Information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Other resource N80 The Institute for Neuromuscular Researchhttp://www.inmr.com.au The Institute for Neuromuscular ResearchTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Muscle_Diseases The aim of the Institute for Neuromuscular research is the make the lives of children better through advances in muscle and nerve research.

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