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Previous 10Food Safety Research Information Officehttp://www.nal.usda.gov/fsrio/bydiscip.htm Food Safety Research Information OfficeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Directory of resources covering several diseases and toxins that can cause foodborn illness.
PreviousThe Unwelcome Dinner Guest: Preventing Food-Borne Illnesshttp://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fdunwelc.html The Unwelcome Dinner Guest: Preventing Food-Borne IllnessTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Factsheet on prevention from the FDA.
Random 1NYTimes.com - Medical Students Sue Over Residency Systemhttp://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/07/health/07DOCS.html NYTimes.com - Medical Students Sue Over Residency SystemTop/Health/Medicine/Education/Residency Every March, graduating medical school students wait anxiously for Match Day, when a computer tells them where they will spend the next several years as medical residents in teaching hospitals. A class-action lawsuit to be filed in Washington on May 7, 2002 challenges the matching program on antitrust grounds. The suit says the defendants, including seven medical organizations and more than 1,000 private hospitals, have used the program to keep residents' wages low and hours long.
Random 2Rimso-50http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/dmso.htm Rimso-50Top/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/S/Sulfoxide Full prescribing information from RxList.
Random 3Aussie Colostrumhttp://members.optusnet.com.au/~sosjay42/ Aussie ColostrumTop/Shopping/Health/Alternative/Supplements/Colostrum Offers bovine colostrum produced in Australia.
Random 4Introspect 2000http://Introspect2000.com Introspect 2000Top/Shopping/Health/Alternative/Hypnotherapy/Audio_and_Video Self hypnosis audio tapes to help stop smoking, lose weight, and relieve stress easily.
Random 5The PA Page.comhttp://www.thepapage.com/ The PA Page.comTop/Health/Professions/Physician_Assistant Offers job descriptions, original articles, and editorials. Peer reviewed lists of websites about continuing medical education, patient information and the military PA.
NexteMedicine - Vibrio Infectionshttp://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2375.htm eMedicine - Vibrio InfectionsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Article by Hoi Ho, MD.
Next 10Food Safety: Food Poisoninghttp://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/foodsafety/poisoning.html Food Safety: Food PoisoningTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Discusses signs, symptoms and prevention of viral, bacterial, and fungal food poisoning. From the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Random 1The Anime Placehttp://www.fortunecity.com/millenium/jamie/1221/index.htm The Anime PlaceTop/Arts/Animation/Anime/Fandom/A Gundam Wing, Sailor Moon, Ranma, and Dragon Ball images and links.
Random 4Seretidehttp://www.seretide.co.uk/ SeretideTop/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/F/Fluticasone/Inhaled Feature product information for UK health care professionals. Free registration required.
Random 4OmniSonics Medicalhttp://www.omnisonics.com/ OmniSonics MedicalTop/Regional/North_America/United_States/Massachusetts/Localities/W/Wilmington/Business_and_Economy/Industries Provides ultrasonic devices used in surgical procedures. Products and applications are described.
Next 70American Foundation for Urologic Diseasehttp://www.afud.org/ American Foundation for Urologic DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genitourinary_Disorders Non-profit corporation for the prevention and cure of urologic disease, through the expansion of patient education, public awareness, research and advocacy. Includes prostate, kidney, impotence, bladder, infertility, and pediatric urology.
Previous 70A-Z to Deafblindnesshttp://www.deafblind.com/ A-Z to DeafblindnessTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Deafblindness Understand more about deafblindness, and the people who live with it, including information about how to communicate with a deafblind person.
Next 170Kidney Stone Photographshttp://www.herringlab.com/photos/ Kidney Stone PhotographsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genitourinary_Disorders/Kidney/Stones Pictures of kidney stones and their chemical compositions.
Previous 170National Stuttering Associationhttp://www.nsastutter.org/ National Stuttering AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/North_America/United_States/National_Stuttering_Association Support, self-help and advocacy for people who stutter.
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Previous 270Cuetahhttp://www.cuetah.com CuetahTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Annual Cueing conference held in Ogden, Utah. Features a different Cued language every year in addition to English.
Other resource N0 Deaf Educationhttp://www.deafeducation.org/ Deaf EducationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Education_and_Parenting A collection of personal accounts of Deaf people's experience of education. Also includes a brief history of the banning of sign language in Deaf education, and some Deaf art, poetry, songs and writings.
Other resource N1 Apricot, Inc.http://www.spiritone.com/~apricot/ Apricot, Inc.Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Educational materials and services for children and adults with learning, language, and/or behavior differences, including autism, dyslexia, and ADHD. Workshops held in Portland, Oregon.
Other resource N2 Afasichttp://www.afasic.org.uk/ AfasicTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech UK charity, established in 1968 to represent children and young adults with communication impairments, promote their inclusion in society, and support their parents and carers. Listings for the organization's publications and local groups are provided online.
Other resource N3 Marcie's Speech Domainhttp://www.speechpath.8m.com Marcie's Speech DomainTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Resources for speech pathology graduate students and professionals, including a dedicated message board and pointers to speech disorder sites and lesson plans. Presented by Speech Pathology Masters Candidate Marcie Easton.
Other resource N4 Communication Independence for the Neurologically Impairedhttp://www.cini.org Communication Independence for the Neurologically ImpairedTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Founded by speech pathologists, people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and family members, this nonprofit organization disseminates information about the communication technology that may help them.
Other resource N5 Hidden Brilliancehttp://hiddenbrilliance.homestead.com Hidden BrillianceTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Supportive information for persons living with a speech impediment, learning disability or other condition that hides their true brilliance.
Other resource N6 SpeechPathology.comhttp://www.speechpathology.com/ SpeechPathology.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Articles, continuing education modules, news, classifieds, and school listings pertaining to speech pathology.
Other resource N7 Carol's Speech and Language Disorders Homepagehttp://www.angelfire.com/nj/speechlanguage/ Carol's Speech and Language Disorders HomepageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Resource for people interested in speech and language disorders, maintained by speech/language specialist Carol Casserly. Features include articles, links, and online activities for therapy.
Other resource N8 Voice Medicinehttp://www.voicemedicine.com Voice MedicineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Information concerning a wide range of voice disorders, including laryngitis, vocal fold paralysis, cysts, nodules, and polyps. Presented by Lucian Sulica, MD a board-certified otolaryngologist and fellowship-trained laryngologist.
Other resource N9 Using Acupuncture to Treat Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://members.aol.com/calmshen/spasdys2.htm Using Acupuncture to Treat Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Overview of an alternative therapy for adductor SD. Prepared by Calm Spirit Oriental Medicine.
Other resource N10 Neurological Concomitants in Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://web.nmsu.edu/~lleeper/pages/Voice/harrelson/index.htm Neurological Concomitants in Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Review of neurological conditions that may accompany Spasmodic Dysphonia, with background information on the differential diagnosis and treatment of SD. Authored by Lyn Dee Harrelson of New Mexico State University's Communication Disorders Program.
Other resource N11 VoiceDoctor.net: Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://www.voicedoctor.net/therapy/dystonia.html VoiceDoctor.net: Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Fact sheet on abductor and adductor SD, with links to audio clips, diagnostic information, reviews of medical and surgical approaches, and national listings for laryngologists. Presented by James P. Thomas, MD.
Other resource N12 Botox Injection for Laryngeal Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://depts.washington.edu/otoweb/patients/pts_specialties/pts_voice-prob/pts_voice-prob_botox.htm Botox Injection for Laryngeal Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Illustrated primer on the most common SD treatment, presented by the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Covered topics include an injection procedure for adductor SD and possible complications of Botox therapy.
Other resource N13 eMedicine - Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic349.htm eMedicine - Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Peer-reviewed article on the medical and surgical management of SD, co-authored by Darius Bliznikas, MD and Soly Baredes, MD.
Other resource N14 ASHA: Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Spasmodic-Dysphonia.htm ASHA: Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia A consumer-oriented SD primer, focusing on the characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment of the condition. Published by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Other resource N15 New York Eye & Ear Infirmary: Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://www.nyee.edu/cfv-neuro.html#sd New York Eye & Ear Infirmary: Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Fact sheets dedicated to SD and its treatment, accompanied by pointers to research reports and information concerning a related clinical trial that is being conducted at the Infirmary.
Other resource N16 Voiceproblem.org: Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://www.voiceproblem.org/disorders/spasmodicdysphonia/index.asp Voiceproblem.org: Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Five-page guide to SD, authored by specialists in the treatment of vocal disorders. Fundamental SD concepts are introduced and details concerning symptoms, diagnosis and treatment are provided.
Other resource N17 Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://www.bcm.edu/oto/grand/110499.html Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia From the Baylor Grand Rounds Archive, a review of SD diagnosis and treatment, featuring historical perspectives and a case presentation.
Other resource N18 What is Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder?http://www.mugsy.org/spd.htm What is Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder?Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Semantic-Pragmatic_Disorder Article by Julia Muggleton explaining this complex topic. Published by the Surrey Branch of National Autistic Society.
Other resource N19 Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder Message Boardhttp://members2.boardhost.com/pragma/ Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder Message BoardTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Semantic-Pragmatic_Disorder Use this board to search for information, ask for advice, or discuss concerns about this, or related disorders.
Other resource N20 Stuttering: What can be done about it?http://members.tripod.com/caroline_bowen/stuttering.htm Stuttering: What can be done about it?Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering A family-oriented introduction by SLP Caroline Bowen, Australia. Includes links to stuttering web sites, and related articles.
Other resource N21 Aesthetic Realism and Stutteringhttp://mmondlin.home.mindspring.com/eli-siegel/eli-siegel-on-stuttering.html Aesthetic Realism and StutteringTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering Personal narrative of Miriam Mondlin. In learning the cause of stuttering from Aesthetic Realism in classes with its founder, Eli Siegel, her stuttering ended. Describes philosophic cause of this impediment.
Other resource N22 Stuttering in Childrenhttp://pediatrics.about.com/cs/weeklyquestion/a/kids_stuttering.htm Stuttering in ChildrenTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering Pediatrician-authored article concerning stuttering and pseudostuttering in childhood.
Other resource N23 UCL Speech Processing Facilityhttp://www.speech.psychol.ucl.ac.uk/index.html UCL Speech Processing FacilityTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Science_and_Research Research on frequency-shifted auditory feedback (FAF).
Other resource N24 University of Sydney: Australian Stuttering Research Centrehttp://www3.fhs.usyd.edu.au/asrcwww/ University of Sydney: Australian Stuttering Research CentreTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Science_and_Research Investigating the nature and treatment of stuttering in children and adults.
Other resource N25 Is Stammering a Complex Tic?http://theoryofstammering.com Is Stammering a Complex Tic?Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Science_and_Research Paper offering a new theory of stammering/stuttering, based upon a long-term study of children's personality traits. Presented at The Sixth Oxford Dysfluency Conference.
Other resource N26 Queensland Speak Easy Assoclationhttp://www.qld.speakeasy.org.au/ Queensland Speak Easy AssoclationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Oceania/Australia A self-help group of stutterers and ex-stutterers who assist each other to stay fluent. Brief information about stuttering and smooth speech.
Other resource N27 Speak Easy, Inc.http://www.speakeasycanada.com/ Speak Easy, Inc.Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/North_America/Canada Brochures, magazine articles, conference speeches, and monthly digests.
Other resource N28 Stuttering Foundation of Americahttp://www.stuttersfa.org/ Stuttering Foundation of AmericaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/North_America/United_States Nonprofit charitable organization working towards the prevention and improved treatment of stuttering. Provides free online resources, services and support, and support for research.
Other resource N29 The Chicago Stuttering Societyhttp://www.GeoCities.com/HotSprings/Spa/7146/ The Chicago Stuttering SocietyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/North_America/United_States Independent nonprofit group established to provide information, advocacy, and support.
Other resource N30 Columbus Chapter-National Stuttering Associationhttp://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/3564/nsphome.htm Columbus Chapter-National Stuttering AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/North_America/United_States/National_Stuttering_Association A stuttering support group in Columbis, Ohio.
Other resource N31 Dallas Chapter - National Stuttering Associationhttp://www.geocities.com/dallasnsa/ Dallas Chapter - National Stuttering AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/North_America/United_States/National_Stuttering_Association Introduction to the chapter, its meetings, NSA and stuttering.
Other resource N32 Speak Easy South Africahttp://www.speakeasy.org.za/ Speak Easy South AfricaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Africa Supportive organization based in South Africa. Online resources include a chat room, a message board and information about in-person support groups meeting in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Potchefstroom, and Port Elizabeth.
Other resource N33 Latvian Stuttering Associationhttp://www.latvsa.org/ Latvian Stuttering AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Europe A public, non-profit organization whose purpose is to support the interests of People Who Stutter.
Other resource N34 Association Vaincre le Bégaiementhttp://www.association-begaiement-jcmarion.com Association Vaincre le BégaiementTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Europe Established in 1996 to promote awareness of stuttering, offer opportunities for assistance, and share research developments. Headquartered in Strasbourg, France.
Other resource N35 Irish Stammering Associationhttp://www.carmichaelcentre.ie/isa/ Irish Stammering AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Europe Offering support and advice to stammerers and their teachers, families and therapists. Information about publications, events and how to join, with newsletter.
Other resource N36 Association for Research into Stammering in Childhoodhttp://www.stammeringcentre.org/ Association for Research into Stammering in ChildhoodTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Europe/United_Kingdom Offers stammering and stuttering help, advice and information. Includes details about the charity and speech therapy services.
Other resource N37 Stutterers' Forumhttp://www.freewebs.com/stuttersforum/ Stutterers' ForumTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Chats_and_Forums Opportunity to meet and chat with others who stutter, in a friendly, laid-back Web space.
Other resource N38 Stuttering Forumshttp://www.stutteringforums.com Stuttering ForumsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Chats_and_Forums Talk about stuttering at a site created by and for people who stutter.
Other resource N39 Scatman.By.Nethttp://www.szym.com/scatman/ Scatman.By.NetTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Celebrities Dedicated Scatman John resource, featuring biographical information, pictures, lyrics, and related links.
Other resource N40 CILD (Italian Centre Dynamic Language Therapy)http://www.stutter.it CILD (Italian Centre Dynamic Language Therapy)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments Stuttering therapy for children and adults.
Other resource N41 Stuttering.nethttp://www.stuttering.net/ Stuttering.netTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments Provides information about stuttering and therapies.
Other resource N42 McGuire Programme (Australia)http://www.beyondstuttering.com.au McGuire Programme (Australia)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments We provide courses and ongoing support for people who stutter throughout Australia. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, psychological and emotional aspects of stuttering.
Other resource N43 American Institute for Stuttering and Professional Traininghttp://www.stutteringtreatment.org/ American Institute for Stuttering and Professional TrainingTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/United_States A nonprofit center, dedicated to treating stuttering from an emotional and physical approach.
Other resource N44 National Center For Stutteringhttp://www.stuttering.com/ National Center For StutteringTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/United_States Air flow stuttering therapy program, with Martin Schwartz, in New York City.
Other resource N45 Precision Fluency Shaping Programhttp://www.fluentspeech.com/ Precision Fluency Shaping ProgramTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/United_States Stuttering therapy program, with Ross Barrett, in Norfolk, Virginia.
Other resource N46 Valsalva-Stuttering Networkhttp://www.valsalva.org Valsalva-Stuttering NetworkTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/United_States Education and research about controlling stuttering (stammering) blocks by relaxing the body's Valsalva mechanism.
Other resource N47 Dr. Fluencyhttp://www.dfluency.com/ Dr. FluencyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/Electronic_Devices_and_Computer_Software Software for fluency shaping stuttering therapy.
Other resource N48 SpeechEasyhttp://www.speecheasy.com SpeechEasyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/Electronic_Devices_and_Computer_Software An in- or behind-the-ear fluency device to alleviate stuttering. Includes specifications and provider search.
Other resource N49 FDA medical devices databasehttp://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfPMN/pmn.cfm FDA medical devices databaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/Electronic_Devices_and_Computer_Software Type KTH in the product code for a list of all anti-stuttering devices cleared for marketing in the United States.
Other resource N50 The Speech Foundationhttp://www.speechfoundation.com The Speech FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/India Intensive short courses and self-help audio-cassette programs for treatment of stammering/stuttering, in Pune, India. Developed by Ajit Harisinghani, MS(USA),CCC-Sp.(USA).
Other resource N51 Adlakha's Self-Help Group for the Treatment of Stammering/Stutteringhttp://www.geocities.com/swarsudharsociety/ Adlakha's Self-Help Group for the Treatment of Stammering/StutteringTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/India Meeting to overcome stammering/stuttering by way of speech therapy, psychotherapy, and group-maintenance therapy.
Other resource N52 Speech Foundation of Ontario - Stuttering Centrehttp://www.speechfoundation.org/SC.htm Speech Foundation of Ontario - Stuttering CentreTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/Canada Nonprofit speech clinic, located in Toronto, Ontario and directed by Dr. Robert Kroll. Group workshops and private therapy are offered.
Other resource N53 Global Aphasia: Q & Ahttp://www.stroke-info.com/global_aphasia.htm Global Aphasia: Q & ATop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Detailed information concerning symptoms, diagnostic tests, therapies, and communication strategies. Reference links are included.
Other resource N54 International Aphasia Projecthttp://crl.ucsd.edu/aphasia/ International Aphasia ProjectTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Studying stroke-induced communication difficulties, in multiple languages, to achieve a better understanding of the brain mechanisms that are responsible for normal and abnormal language functions.
Other resource N55 British Aphasiology Societyhttp://www.bas.org.uk/ British Aphasiology SocietyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Professional association seeking to disseminate information about aphasia and its treatment, encourage excellence in the scientific investigation of aphasia, promote the interests of aphasic individuals, and draw upon their expertise.
Other resource N56 Talkback Association for Aphasia, Inc.http://aphasia.asn.au Talkback Association for Aphasia, Inc.Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Assisting aphasic individuals and their carers through aphasia friendly fact sheets and local services in South Australia.
Other resource N57 TWU Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders: The Stroke Centerhttp://www.twu.edu/dallas/Aphasia.HTM TWU Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders: The Stroke CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Transdisciplinary training center for rehabilitation of stroke that utilizes professionals, graduate students-in-training, and volunteers to deliver services to individuals with aphasia. Situated in Dallas.
Other resource N58 ERUDIT Aphasia Tutorialhttp://fuzzy.iau.dtu.dk/aphasia.nsf/ ERUDIT Aphasia TutorialTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Demonstration of a neural network classifier for the diagnosis of aphasia subtypes.
Other resource N59 Aphasia Institutehttp://www.aphasia.ca/ Aphasia InstituteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Toronto-based charitable organization assisting individuals with aphasia, their families, and professionals in the field.
Other resource N60 University of Michigan Aphasia Serviceshttp://www.aphasiahelp.com/ University of Michigan Aphasia ServicesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Providing intensive rehabilitation services, discussion groups, and other programs for adults with aphasia and their families through the University Center for the Development of Language and Literacy in Ann Arbor.
Other resource N61 Aphasia Centre of Ottawahttp://www.aphasiaottawa.com Aphasia Centre of OttawaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Communication disorders specialists, in partnership with social workers and trained volunteers, provide programs to help people adjust to living with aphasia and to again participate in regular community activities.
Other resource N62 Aphasiahttp://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Aphasia_info.htm AphasiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Consumer-oriented primer by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Includes descriptions of aphasia varieties and related disorders, introductions to assessment and treatment methods, and links to ASHA's articles on augmentive communication and family adjustment to aphasia.
Other resource N63 NINDS Aphasia Information Pagehttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/aphasia/aphasia.htm NINDS Aphasia Information PageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Fundamental information about aphasia from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Other resource N64 A-Z to Deafblindnesshttp://www.deafblind.com/ A-Z to DeafblindnessTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Deafblindness Understand more about deafblindness, and the people who live with it, including information about how to communicate with a deafblind person.
Other resource N65 New England Center Deafblind Projecthttp://www.necdbp.org New England Center Deafblind ProjectTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Deafblindness Working with children and young adults and providing support for their families. Serving Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Connecticut. Includes their goals, programs, resources, consultations and contact details.
Other resource N66 DeafBlindInfo.orghttp://www.deafblindinfo.org/ DeafBlindInfo.orgTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Deafblindness Information on dual sensory loss of all kinds. Resource listings for Minnesota, the USA, and the world. Includes specialized consumer resource guides for adults, youth, senior citizens, and families.
Other resource N67 Australian DeafBlind Council (ADBC)http://home.connexus.net.au/~dba/ Australian DeafBlind Council (ADBC)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Deafblindness Information on Usher's syndrome. Membership includes people with deafblindness, family, carers, support workers, professionals and service organisations.
Other resource N68 Ocularist Association of California: Congenital Anomalieshttp://www.ocularists.org/micro.htm Ocularist Association of California: Congenital AnomaliesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Congenital_Anomalies Explains briefly about the prosthesis procedures of an eye in an infant.
Other resource N69 Clemson Extension: Foodborne Illnesses: Viruseshttp://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC3720.htm Clemson Extension: Foodborne Illnesses: VirusesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Factsheet showing causes, symptoms and treatment of viral infections.
Other resource N70 Bacterial Food Poisoninghttp://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/poison.html Bacterial Food PoisoningTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Discusses the common bacterial agents and the symptoms and foods associated with each agent.
Other resource N71 CDC - Foodborne and Diarrheal Diseases Branchhttp://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/foodborne/index.htm CDC - Foodborne and Diarrheal Diseases BranchTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Focuses on the control and prevention of bacterial foodborne and diarrheal diseases. Features news, programs, alerts, and information about individual diseases.
Other resource N72 eMedicine - Food Poisoninghttp://www.emedicine.com/med/topic807.htm eMedicine - Food PoisoningTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Article by Senthil Nachimuthu, MD.
Other resource N73 Food Poisoninghttp://wellness.ucdavis.edu/safety_info/poison_prevention/poison_book/food_poisoning.html Food PoisoningTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Comprehensive information on food poisoning, from the California Poison Control System.
Other resource N74 Food Safety and Foodborne Illnesshttp://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs237/en/ Food Safety and Foodborne IllnessTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Factsheet from the World Health Organization.
Other resource N75 Foodborne Diseaseshttp://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/foodbornedis.htm Foodborne DiseasesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Factsheets from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Other resource N76 Foodborne Illness Education Information Centerhttp://www.nal.usda.gov/foodborne/ Foodborne Illness Education Information CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Information and discussion of the issues, training materials, discussion groups, and links.
Other resource N77 FoodNethttp://www.cdc.gov/foodnet/ FoodNetTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Project consists of active surveillance for foodborne diseases and related epidemiologic studies designed to help public health officials better understand the epidemiology of foodborne diseases in the United States.
Other resource N78 Medlineplus: Food Contamination And Poisoninghttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/foodcontaminationandpoisoning.html Medlineplus: Food Contamination And PoisoningTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Features news and factsheets.
Other resource N79 National Restaurant Association : Foodborne Illnesshttp://www.restaurant.org/foodsafety/pathogens.cfm National Restaurant Association : Foodborne IllnessTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne A list of some of the most common foodborne illnesses and their symptoms and causes.
Other resource N80 Seafood-Related Illnesseshttp://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/sea-ill.html Seafood-Related IllnessesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Collection of factsheets on various causes of seafood borne illnesses.

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