Stroke
Stroke Links
- Greater Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky Stroke Team Case studies, protocols, and further resources for medical personnel involved in the care of stroke patients.
- Rhythm Therapy Institute Practice offering Rhythm Therapy--an alternative method of stroke rehabilitation harnessing musical rhythms. Locations in New York City and Gnesta, Sweden.
- Brain and Stroke Research and Treatment Center Scripps Clinic Center of Excellence focusing on the prevention and treatment of stroke and other disorders of the brain. Located in San Diego, California.
- Northeast Ohio Stroke Activity Center One of three centers in the USA that is organized to bring state-of-the-art rehabilitation to stroke survivors and their families in need of such services.
- Stroke and Aphasia Information Resources for stroke recovery, home therapy. Includes tips for home therapy and survivor stories.
- 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.
- Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy: Online Publications Reading list featuring reports on CIMT--a "massed practice" approach to limb weakness. Intended as a research aid for stroke survivors, medical professionals, and others who wish to investigate the therapy online.
- HealthAtoZ's Stroke Condition Forum 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.
- Stroke Rehabilitation in the Elderly A doctoral thesis by Kauko Pitkänen focusing on long-term rehabilitation for survivors aged 65 and older.
- 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.
- AutoMove Therapy for Stroke Survivors Product information for Stroke Recovery Systems' AM800 -- an EMG-biofeedback device that is designed to teach healthy regions of the brain to take over lost motor functionality.
- MCW HealthLink: Stroke News and information about stroke from the physicians of the Medical College of Wisconsin.
- Stroke-TIA.org An educational resource focusing on the prevention and treatment of stroke and transient ischemic attacks. Features articles and webcasts of interviews with medical professionals.
- Stroke (Easy to Read) A large-print introduction to stroke, addressing frequently asked prevention, treatment, and recovery questions. Presented by the National Women's Health Information Center.
- University of Pittsburgh Center for Cerebrovascular Surgery Description of the Center, which specializes in the treatment of carotid stenoses, aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and other vascular conditions associated with stroke.
- 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.
- Brain Basics: Preventing Stroke A comprehensive resources guide and fact sheet about stroke prevention, compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
- Artists Recovering from Stroke Submit your artwork for inclusion in an online gallery, view samples from an Australian exhibition, and read articles about post-stroke syndromes that are of particular importance to recovering artists.
- Caregiver-Information.com Information for those caring for loved ones with stroke, traumatic brain injury, aphasia, or other disabling conditions. Site also provides tax tips, relaxation techniques, a catalog of adapted leisure devices, and games (when you need a break!)
- 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, disabilities, and death associated with stroke.
- Prevention of Stroke A brief discussion about ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes as well as transient ischemic attacks. What symptoms to look for and when to call the doctor: by essortment.com.
- 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 recent research detailed at drkoop.com.
- Neurotransplantation for Patients with Paralysis After Stroke Description of a Phase IIb trial designed to evaluate the transplantation of cultured human neuronal cells as a treatment for stroke. Patient acceptance criteria are provided and noted to include stroke-induced injury to the basal ganglia region of the brain and resulting paralysis or partial paralysis of the arm and/or leg.
- 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.
- 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.
- Separating Myth and Fact: Women and Stroke HealthAtoZ article exploring women's special stroke risks.
- Stroke Links to information from Fasthealth.com.
- UCLA Stroke Center Providing comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic care of patients with disorders of the brain and spinal-cord vasculature.
- Prevention Plus Provides stroke and carotid vascular ultrasound screening services for stroke detection and prevention. Educational information and risk assessment.
- Internet Stroke Center at Washington University 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.
- Transient Ischemic Attack TIA information sheet compiled by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
- Natural Healthlink Detailed information on stroke, the symptoms, therapy, prevention and related nutritional and herbal supplements.
- Megan's Notebook Inspirational site created by author and childhood stroke survivor Megan Drummond. Features essays on Megan's experiences during and after her stroke.
- Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease Stanford Stroke Center's extensive, illustrated guide for stroke patients and their families.
- Rob Evan Hughes, L.S.W., Advocate for Stroke-Affected Families Inspirational essays, pointers to online stroke resources, and information on Mr. Hughes's availability for speaking engagements.
- 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.
- HealthMed Solution: What Is Stroke? A review of stroke, authored by Peter Rappa, M.D., a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Explores complications, medical management, rehabilitation care plans, and further subjects of interest to survivors and their families.
- Peninsula Stroke Association A not-for-profit organization serving Californians in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Site offers answers to common questions about stroke and listings for community resources, volunteer opportunities, and related Web pages.
- 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.
- Brain Stem Stroke - Joe & Jackie A couple's story of survival and life after a massive brain stem stroke resulting in locked-in syndrome.
- StrokeHelp.com Rehabilitation information, educational training videos and discussion forums for clinicians, families and survivors of stroke.
- NINDS Stroke Information Page Introduction to stroke compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a division of the National Institutes of Health. Provides links to related fact sheets concerning risk factors and symptoms, prevention, and rehabilitation.
- Stroke, Brain Attack, and Paralysis An introduction to stroke, linking to related incidence information, news, chats, and a directory of neurologists. Hosted by NeurologyChannel.
- Veritas Medicine: Stroke Clinical trial listings, basic disease information, and treatment reviews. Perform a personalized search to find ongoing clinical trials that match your needs.
- Lou's Stroke Link collection and personal story of Louis Albert, a diabetic and aphasic stroke survivor who has used assistive technology to create his site.
- Stroke Survivors: The Site for Cerebellar Stroke Victims Sharing otherwise hard-to-find background information on strokes involving the cerebellum.
- Co-Occurrence of Depression with Stroke National Institute of Mental Health fact sheet relating the symptoms of post-stroke depression and the importance of obtaining treatment.
- Stroke: Lifeclinic.com Features prevention, diagnosis, and rehabilitation fact sheets, in addition to a risk survey.
- 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.
- Stroke Survivors Tips for everyday living and opportunities to read and share recovery notes and personal therapy reviews, courtesy of survivor Rowland Gale.
- HealthlinkUSA: Stroke Listings for stroke education and support sites. Updated regularly.
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