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» Acute Stroke Toolbox  - Guidelines, pathways, sample admission orders, and complementary tools, courtesy of the Brain Attack Coalition--a nonprofit alliance whose mission is to reduce the occurrence and impact of stroke.
» Ahealthyme.com: Stroke: An Animated Guide - Visual introduction to ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, revealing the fundamental processes involved in each type of "brain attack."
» Artists Recovering from Stroke - Submit your artwork for inclusion in an online gallery, view samples from an Australian exhibition, and learn more about post-stroke conditions that may influence works of art.
» Ask the Doctor - The Stroke Rehab Forum - Interactive medical question-and-answer board covering all aspects of stroke rehabilitation. Responses are provided by medical professionals from The Comprehensive Pain and Rehabilitation Center.
» Believe In Miracles - Online home of James Bradley, stroke survivor and author of "Elvis Was My Speech Therapist."
» Brain Stem Stroke: Joe and Jackie - Reaching out to other families who have been affected by brain stem stroke, with a personal story of survival and links to helpful resources.
» Depression and Stroke - National Institute of Mental Health fact sheet relating the symptoms of post-stroke depression and the importance of obtaining treatment.
» Family Centered Community Stroke Program - An Ottawa-based study that is designed to gather information about needed community services for stroke survivors and their families.
» General Practice Notebook: Stroke - Clinical reference on ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. Covered topics include differential diagnosis, etiological determination, radiologic investigations, and management of patients within the National Service Framework.
» HealthAtoZ: Stroke - Learn how to decrease your stroke risk, and look into available treatments and questions that you should ask your physician if you've just had a stroke.
» Hobbies After a Stroke - Created by a brain-stem-stroke survivor who hopes to encourage others to get involved in recreational activities. Her post-stroke hobbies include embroidery and outings on a motorized scooter.
» Interact Reading Service - Providing a professional, live, interactive reading service for stroke patients in hospitals and stroke clubs in the London area.
» Internet Stroke Center at Washington University in St. Louis - A stroke resource for medical professionals and consumers, alike. Educational information, directories of clinical trials and stroke centers, and a calendar of major stroke conferences are among the site's many offerings.
» Interventional Radiology Procedures for Treatment and Prevention of Stroke - Educational resource from the Society of Interventional Radiology. Covered procedures include intra-arterial thrombolysis, aneurysm embolization, and carotid stenting.
» JennyStroke.com - Online home of Jenny Broome, a young brain-stem-stroke survivor sharing perspectives on recovery.
» Lou's Stroke - Link collection and personal story of Louis Albert, a survivor with diabetes and aphasia who has used assistive technology to create his site.
» Megan's Notebook - Inspirational resource created by author and childhood stroke survivor Megan Drummond. Features essays on Megan's experiences during and after her stroke.
» MerckSource: Stroke - Find background information about stroke--and quick links to online versions of The Merck Manual - Home Edition and Dorland's Medical Encyclopedia--through MerckSource.
» NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia: Stroke - Fundamental stroke information, provided at the companion site to the National Health Service's advice hotline.
» NINDS Stroke Information Page - Introduction to stroke, with pointers to related fact sheets concerning symptoms, prevention, and rehabilitation. Presented by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a division of the National Institutes of Health.
» Neurotransplantation for Patients with Paralysis After Stroke - Overview of the University of Pittsburgh's study of neuronal cell transplantation for the treatment of stroke. Updates on the research program are provided.
» Physiotherapy for Strokes - An overview of the role of physical therapy in stroke rehabilitation, provided by Heads Up!--a specialist neurological physiotherapy practice based in Surrey, England.
» Post Stroke Help - Articles and webcasts concerning post-stroke spasticity, uncontrollable muscle tightness or cramps that cause pain and affect movement. Created in cooperation with Healthology and supported by unrestricted educational grants from Allergan and Medtronic.
» Project Stroke Hope - Presentation by a family hoping to help others who are affected by stroke. Offers notes on disability benefits and insurance matters, fundamental information on stroke, and links to stroke-related sites.
» Separating Myth and Fact: Women and Stroke - Article exploring women's special stroke risks.
» Stroke - From the staff of the Mayo Clinic, a nine-page, consumer-oriented guide to stroke. Topics include risk factors and prevention, screening and diagnosis, treatment, and coping skills.
» Stroke Recovery: Regaining Quality of Life - Discusses the goals of stroke recovery and rehabilitation: to improve quality of life and counteract morbidity
» Stroke Survivors Canada Ottawa - Supporting affected families with information about stroke causes, acute care, rehabilitation, financial issues, local services, and Web-based resources.
» Stroke Survivors: The Site for Cerebellar Stroke Victims - Developed and maintained by survivor John d'Arcy to support individuals who are dealing with cerebellar stroke. Resources include his personal story, a fact sheet on the condition, a message board, and contact details for related organizations in the Unit
» Stroke and Aphasia Information - Resources for stroke recovery, including home therapy tips and survivors' stories. Presented by Bungalow Software, a provider of rehabilitation programs.
» Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases: A Guide for Patients and Their Families - From the stroke specialists at Stanford University's School of Medicine, a nine-part guide featuring information about stroke types, prevention, emergency treatment, and rehabilitation.
» StrokeGene - An international research programme, aiming to discover new treatments for stroke through a genomic approach. Funded by the European Commission.
» StrokeHelp.com - Workshops and video-based courses focusing on stroke rehabilitation. Presented by International Clinical Educators.
» StrokeMatters.com - Multi-lingual stroke survey, seeking respondents from Canada, Europe, and the United States. The results will be used to help advance stroke education and care internationally.
» StrokePage/Slagsiden - Home to the StrokePost news pages and numerous other resources for stroke survivors and their loved ones. Content is presented in both English and Norwegian.
» Terri's Stroke Recovery - Story of stroke and continuing recovery, from the rehab unit to independent living. Written in support of other survivors who are on the "long journey back" from stroke.
» The New England Journal of Medicine: Stroke Collection - From the archives of the journal, literature covering topics such as antithrombotic therapy, cerebral thrombosis, and carotid stenosis.
» Transient Ischemic Attack - Information sheet on TIAs (which are also known as "mini strokes"). Published by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
» Veritas Medicine: Stroke - Personalized trial listings, fundamental information, and treatment reviews pertaining to stroke.
» eMedicine Health: Stroke - Consumer health resource center, providing information on the causes, symptoms, and urgent treatment of stroke.
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Last Updated: 2007-02-08 17:16:42
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