Dr. Flanagan explains the unique design of the skull, spine and circulatory system of the brain and cord due to upright posture, and the role it plays in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis.
Keith A. Johnson, M.D. (keith@bwh.harvard.edu) J. Alex Becker (jabecker@mit.edu) Whole Brain Atlas on CD-ROM: further information here; review here. Java-based Atlas Navigator Neuroimaging Primer - Harvard Medical School lecture notes: Introduction to Neuroimaging Normal Brain: Atlas of normal structure and blood flow Top 100 Brain Structures Can you name these brain structures Normal aging: ...
www.med.harvard.edu/AANLIB/home.html
Neurological disorder information from NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorder_index.htm
The ALS Association (ALSA) is the only national not-for-profit voluntary health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (often called Lou Gehrig's disease). The mission of The ALS Association is to find a cure for and improve living with ALS.
National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research ...
Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation: the latest news and information about our work to develop effective treatments and a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and other central nervous system disorders, messages from Christopher Reeve, news about Christopher Reeve's advocacy to increase financial support for medical research, CRPF events, information about our Quality of Life ...
The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, a Center of Excellence at the University of Miami School of Medicine, is the world's largest, most comprehensive research center dedicated to finding more effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for paralysis that results from spinal cord injury.
Spinal Cord Research Centre WWW home page, to inform prospective students and postdoctoral trainees, as well as others interested in spinal cord research, of the research underway at the Spinal Cord Research Centre ...
Select Publication Annual Report Brain Work Brain in the News Brain Connections Progress Report Cerebrum Dana Sourcebook Trade Books Secret Life of the Brain The Lost Cord Keep Your Brain Young Understanding Depression A Good Start in Life Contact Dana Request Publications Web Site Feedback For information on more diseases and other topics, click here. Depression Mental Illness Mood ...
Official web site of The Myelin Project as seen in the movie Lorenzo's Oil. The Myelin Project works to accelerate research on myelin repair. Myelin is damaged by multiple sclerosis, leukodystrophy, ALD, and the many other demyelinating disorders.
The Hydrocephalus Association The Hydrocephalus Association was founded in 1983, incorporated as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) in 1986, is governed by a Board of Directors, and employs an Executive Director, Assistant Director and Outreach Director. Fifteen prominent medical professionals actively serve on our Medical Advisory Board. Our mission is to provide support, education and advocacy for ...
WELCOME TO CURE PARALYSIS NOW The Original Web Site for the Advancement of the Cure for Spinal Cord Paralysis NEW - SEARCH CURE PARALYSIS NOW NEW - SEARCHABLE ABSTRACT DATABASE STEPS FOR FINDING A CURE Click on the pyramid above or buttons below CPN - MISSION STATEMENT This is really your site. . . a gift from a few of us who care about the cure of paralysis. We realize that without teamwork, ...
KMRREC in West orange New Jersey, a non-profit medical research organization dedicated to the advancement of clinical research and professional education in physical medicine and rehabilitation, and improvement of the quality of life of physically-challenged individuals.
The International Spinal Research Trust leads the way in finding a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury. Wheelchairs WILL become anachronisms of the 20th century ...
Spinal cord and brain injury repair research group at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
The Reeve-Irvine Research Center is dedicated to spinal cord injury research and finding a cure for spinal cord injury and neural degenerative disease.
Home| Search| Sitemap| Contact About NICHD| News & Events| Health Information & Media| Funding by NICHD| Intramural Research Epidemiology, Statistics & Prevention| Employment & Fellowships| Research Resources About NICHD - Organization National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR) History & Mission Board Publications about NCMRR Seven Priority Areas Funding Opportunities NCMRR ...
www.nichd.nih.gov/about/ncmrr/ncmrr.htm
Federally-funded model spinal cord injury center. Website features newsletter, speaker series, patient education pamphlets, links to SCI-related sites.
depts.washington.edu/rehab/sci
The Center for Paralysis Research develops and clinically tests novel methods of treatment for spinal cord injury and the effects of paralysis.
Mike Utley Foundation, Finding a Cure for Paralysis ...
MRSCICS A partnership: Northwestern University Northwestern Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Chicago, Illinois What's New Click here to learn about our recent success stories from the MRSCICS program participants. What is the MRSCICS Read about the MRSCICS since its inception in 1972. Message from the Director Paul R. Meyer Jr., M.D. addresses the need for a continuum of ...
www.northwestern.edu/spine
About Brain Injury A Glossary of Terms Beginning with A Please wait one moment while the glossary loads. Abnormal Aneurysm Aspiration Abscess Anomia Associated Reaction Abstract Concept Anosmia Astereognosia Abstract Thinking Anoxia Ataxia Acalculia Anterograde Amnesia Attendant Care Accident Anticoagulation Atrophy Accomodate Anticonvulsant Attention, Alternating Acuity Antidepressants ...
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The Healthy Brain Program ...
Press release from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke dated November 30, 2000. For years, researchers studying stem cells have been intrigued by the possibility that these cells might be used to treat brain diseases. Recent studies have suggested that neural stem cells transplanted into the brain can migrate throughout the brain and develop into other types of cells.
www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/pressrelease_bloodtobrain_113000.htm
Arachnoid Cysts information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/aracysts_doc.htm
Megalencephaly (Macrencephaly) information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/megalencephaly.htm
Fahr's Syndrome information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/fahrs.htm
The Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation is a nonprofit organization which mission is to fight paralysis by funding the latest in medical research and to provide assistance to those that suffer from neurological disorders.
Sexuality and Spinal Cord Injury where we are and where we are going | Sexual Response | Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction | Treatment of Male Infertility | Conclusion | Marca L. Sipski, M.D. Maintaining a healthy sex life after spinal cord injury is an important priority to many people. Fortunately, over the past few years a large amount of research has begun to be performed in this area. Whereas ...
www.ed.gov/pubs/AmericanRehab/spring97/sp9707.html
Current research using stem cells offers new hope in treatment of spinal cord injuries.
www.namiscc.org/newsletters/December01/SCI-stem-cell-research.htm
Return to ShuffleBrain's main menu NEURONAL MIGRATION DISORDER (NMD), A literature search at Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana The following MEDLINE items were compiled by SilverPlatter and are presented here with their generous permission and cooperation. (See SilverPlatter's Worldwide Library for bibliographic search information.) web contact: pietsch@indiana.edu Record 1 of 40 in ...
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PoinTIS - Point of Care, Teambased Information System. PoinTIS is a WWW, world wide website, that provides comprehensive information on spinal cord injury rehabilitation and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation for health care providers, patients and patients families.
calder.med.miami.edu/pointis/index-c.html
Researchers from the Yale University School of Medicine and Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALXN) today reported that transplanting genetically modified pig cells into surgically damaged spinal cords of non-human primates can regenerate the myelin sheath around the injured fragment of the spinal cord.
www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/1999-10/NC-YaAr-241099.php
National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center In 1983, the University of Alabama at Birmingham's Department of Rehabilitation Medicine received federal grant funds to establish a national SCI data center. The UAB operation succeeded the National Spinal Cord Injury Data Research Center that served the Model SCI Care Systems Project between 1973 and 1981. Today, UAB's National Spinal Cord ...
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Spinal Cord Injury: Advancement in Recovery and Research 4/12/99 Click here to start Table of Contents Spinal Cord Injury: Advancement in Recovery and Research Introduction Spinal Cord Injury Previous Research Current Research Topics The CNS and PNS The Neuron Glial Cells PPT Slide Neurogenesis Regeneration Secondary Damage Events that occur after initial trauma Secondary Damage Events that ...
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