Surf these sites: American Stroke Association -- American Heart Association''s Stroke sub-chapter with lot of information for the professional Angels for Amanda -- Supportive page created by the family of Amanda Carvalho, a survivor of prenatal stroke. Includes details about Amanda''s life and treatment plan, as well as links to sites that have been helpful to her family. Artists recovering from stroke -- Post-stroke artists are invited to submit art works for an online gallery and for an exhibition in August 2000. AutoMove Therapy for Stroke Survivors -- Web site of Stroke Recovery Systems, Inc. Supplies details on the AM800--an EMG biofeedback device designed to teach healthy regions of the brain to take over lost functionality. Abstracts of clinical studies and a prescription form are also provided. Brain Attack Coalition -- group of professional, voluntary and government organizations whose mission is to reduce the occurrence, disabilities and death associated with stroke Brain Stem Stroke and Locked-In Syndrome -- Source of information and support. Provides background details and links to educational materials, assistive-device companies, survivors, and caregivers. Caregiver Information -- Information for those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer''s disaese, stroke, aphasia, traumatic brain injury or other disabling conditions. Diagnosis and Treatment of Post-Stroke Depression -- A clinical review of depression after stroke. Case reports and references are included. Greater Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky Stroke Team -- Home page of the Greater Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky Stroke Team. It is intended as a resource for medical personnel involved in the care of stroke patients. HealthMed Solution: What Is Stroke? -- A review of stroke, authored by physical-medicine-and rehabilitation specialist Peter Rappa, MD. Explores complications, medical management, rehabilitation care plans, and further subjects of interest to survivors and their families. HealthlinkUSA: Stroke -- Listings for stroke education and support sites. Updated regularly. Hemi-Kids -- Support for parents of children with hemiplegia, hemiparesis, or cerebral palsy on one side of the body. Features Hemi-Kids e-mail list. Internet Stroke Center at Washington University -- A comprehensive web resource for stroke patients, family members and health professionals. Includes a database of stroke clinical trials, listings of more than 100 US stroke centers, meetings calendar, stroke guidelines and links to teaching sites. MCW HealthLink: Stroke -- News and information about stroke from the physicians of the Medical College of Wisconsin. Mayo Clinic Stroke Education -- Patient-oriented information from the Clinic''s Division of Cerebrovascular Diseases. Covered topics include the physical and emotional effects of stroke and the impact of stroke on families. Mediconsult.com: Strokes Condition Center -- Stroke resources for patients, caregivers and professionals. Features include educational materials, research digests, drug information, listings for clinical trials, and a support group. Megan''s Notebook -- A 23 year old writer who had a possible stroke at an early age and lives in Pennsylvania. NIH Stroke Information Page -- Information on treatment guidelines and ongoing studies from the National Institutes of Health National Stroke Association -- Dedicated to stroke victims in the United States Passive smoking as well as active smoking increases the risk of acute stroke -- Medical analysis by Bonita et. al. at University of Auckland. Pediatric Stroke Network -- Information and support for families who are dealing with stroke in infancy, childhood, or adolescence. PSN''s highlights include traditional and alternative therapy links, a message board and mailing list for young survivors, and complementary forums for parents. Prevention Plus -- Provides stroke and carotid vascular ultrasound screening services for stroke detection and prevention. Educational information and risk assessment. Project Stroke Hope -- Web site of the Sievers, a family hoping to help others who are affected by stroke. The family offers notes on disability benefits and insurance matters, fundamental information on stroke, and links to stroke-related sites. Stanford Stroke Awareness -- An illustrated guide describing types of stroke and new diagnosis and treatment options. Stroke Incidence Rises as High Blood Pressure Control Falls -- After more than two decades of steady decline, stroke rates are increasing in the United States, according to new research detailed at drkoop.com. Stroke Treatment at the University of Pittsburgh -- Participation details for the second neuron implantation trial. Patient-acceptance criteria and contact information are among the details provided. Stroke and Brain Attack -- A clinical guideline to the diagnosis and treatment of stroke and other cerebrovascular disease. Includes interepretation of the NIH stroke assessment materials, protocols for the use of thrombolytics. Includes references, tables and line drawings. StrokePage/Slagsiden -- Home to the StrokePost news pages, StrokeList discussion group, and numerous other resources for stroke survivors and their loved ones. Content is presented in both English and Norwegian. Strokes on medbroadcast.com -- Strokes can happen at any age, find out more on medbroadcast.com. Discover information on stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery; check your personal risk level through an online quiz; and visualize stroke through multimedia presentations. Thalamic Syndrome Study -- Outreach page for a proposed study of the cause and treatment of pain due to thalamic stroke. Drs. Michael Rowbotham, Kenneth Casey, and Frederick Lenz are seeking patients to initiate the research. The Neuroscience Institute -- Regional neuroscience center of excellence based at The University Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Offers comprehensive, compassionate, specialized care for patients with diseases or disorders of the brain and nervous system. The Stroke Association -- Charitable organization for stroke victims in the UK Women First - Stroke -- Fact sheets on stroke from Women First Healthcare. Covered topics include risk factors in women, estrogen''s possible protective effects, diagnosis, and rehabilitation.
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