The NINDS is a lead agency for the Congressionally designated Decade of the Brain, and the leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system.

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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.

An educational resource focusing on the prevention and treatment of stroke and transient ischemic attacks. Features articles and webcasts of interviews with medical professionals.

UNITED LEUKODYSTROPHY FOUNDATION 2304 Highland Drive Sycamore, Illinois USA 60178 Phone: (800) 728-5483 FAX: (815) 895-2432 The United Leukodystrophy Foundation (ULF), incorporated in 1982, is a nonprofit, voluntary health organization dedicated to providing patients and their families with information about their disease and assistance in identifying sources of medical care, social services, ...

The Central Nervous System & Brain Disorders Network An alliance of: National Foundation for Brain Research National Association for Clinical NeuroServices National Coalition for Research in Neurological Disorders Our Mission Board of Directors Decade of the Brain Contact BrainNet About Us ... Routinely, BrainNet distributes or assists in the distribution of information related to the central ...

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.

This web site is provided for the parents, siblings, physicians and therapists of children born with lissencephaly (smooth brain), and other neuronal migration disorders.

The Association for Comprehensive NeuroTherapy (ACN) is dedicated to exploring advanced and alternative treatments neurological conditions. Home of Latitudes. We are presently focusing on autism, Tourette syndrome, attention deficit disorder and learning disabilities.

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The Glaxo Neurological Centre, Non medical advice and information for people with neurological conditions and those who care for them ...

Stroke information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

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Rehabilitation information, educational training videos and discussion forums for clinicians, families and survivors of stroke.

Study information on human neuron implantation for patients with paralysis after stroke performed at Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh.

Wake Forest Movement Disorders Unit with emphasis on surgical treatments from the Department of Neurosurgery, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

CNS Degenerative Diseases Return to the tutorial menu. Alzheimer's Disease Senile dementia of the Alzheimer's type (SDAT), or Alzheimer's disease (AD) is becoming more common in developed nations as the population includes more and more older persons. There is no known cause for the disease. It is not known why some people present as early as 30 or 40 years of age with dementia while others do ...

Neurological Disorder Resources Included on this home page are internet resources for the following neurological disorders: Alzheimer's Disease Aphasia Bell's Palsy Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Epilepsy Huntington's Disease Neuromuscular Disorders Neuro-oncology Neuro-immunology Neuro-otology Pain Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders Pediatric Neurology Phobia List Sleep Disorders ...

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Link collection and personal story of Louis Albert, a diabetic and aphasic stroke survivor who has used assistive technology to create his site.

A personal homepage devoted to this condition, offering helpful links to learn more ...

The Autonomic Nervous System The organs (the viscera ) of our body, such as the heart, stomach and intestines, are regulated by a part of the nervous system called the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The ANS is part of the peripheral nervous system and it controls many organs and muscles within the body cavity. In most situations, we are unaware of the workings of the ANS because it functions in ...

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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

Interactive medical question and answer format about all neurological diseases and conditions. Patient question is replied to by online doctors from The Cleveland Clinic. Extensive library and archive of articles on neurology, neurosurgery.

Trigeminal Neuralgia website for information and homeopathy treatment ...

Overview of the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems ...

CRANIAL NERVE IV PALSY SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS The patient will present with complaints of vertical diplopia, which is especially manifest as the patient tries to read. There may be an inability to look down and in. There may also be horizontal diplopia, as a lateral phoria occurs due to the vertical dissociation. The patient often has a head tilt contralateral to the affected superior oblique muscle.

CRANIAL NERVE VI PALSY SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS The patient will present with horizontal uncrossed diplopia which worsens at distance and in either right or left gaze. The patient will have an abduction deficit in the involved eye and either an esophoric or esotropic position which is non-comitant. The onset is typically sudden. If the palsy is isolated, there will be neither visual acuity nor visual ...

CRANIAL NERVE VII (FACIAL NERVE) PALSY SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS The prevalence of idiopathic cranial nerve VII (CN VII) palsy ranges from 10/100, 000 to 40/100, 000 with an average of 21/100, 000. Occurrences are highest in adults over 70. Recurrence of idiopathic CN VII palsy ranges between 6 to 11 percent. Cranial nerve VII innervates the muscles of facial expression and the stapedius muscle of the ...

PFUND Program For Understanding Neurological Diseases UMHS HOME About PFUND Friends of the PFUND PFUND Young Scholars Summer Program Faculty & Staff Program Funding Program Goals Make a Donation Frequently Asked Questions Hot Topics In The News PFUND Publications Contact Information Web Links Search Help Mission of the PFUND We are beginning to understand that neurodegeneration (nerve cell loss) ...

Stroke Survivors is a website for stroke victims, particularly Cerebellar stroke victims who are in a minority. However any stroke victim should find some useful information, at least that is my intention. The site was developed and is maintained by John D'Arcy himself a Cerebellar stroke victim.

Tips for everyday living and opportunities to read and share recovery notes and personal therapy reviews, courtesy of survivor Rowland Gale.

Dysautonomia (autonomic dysfunction) information page compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

Holoprosencephaly information sheet compiled by NINDS.

Microcephaly information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

Neuronal migration disorders information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

Encephaloceles information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

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A Stroke resource from Lifeclinic.com. Includes a stroke survey, prevention, treatment and rehabilitaion of strokes. Free blood pressure kiosk locator and health charting.

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PHYSICIAN SECTION Return to Physician Section Home Page Ophthalmic Case Presentations: Case #2 Two Cases of Acquired, Intermittent Vertical Diplopia Patient Example #1 This is a 45 year old female who recently has noted mild vertical double vision, especially in left gaze when looking up. She also noted apparent protrusion of the left eye, and a generalized dryness of the eyes. Her medical ...

Home POTS: an overview Symptoms Mechanisms Causes How is POTS detected What helps What to avoid Myths Personal stories Research Links Who am I How you can help Contact Meet others Search POTS Place: A Guide to Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome Medical disclaimer Updated: July 2002 What's New WELCOME! This web site is about a disorder called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome ...

Kuru information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

A couple's story of survival and life after a massive brain stem stroke resulting in a rare condition called 'locked in syndrome' ...

UNIVERSITY OF KUOPIO Series of Reports, Department of Neurology Kauko Pitkanen STROKE REHABILITATION IN THE ELDERLY: A CONTROLLED STUDY OF THE EFFECTIVENESS AND COSTS OF A MULTIDIMENSIONAL INTERVENTION Doctoral dissertation To be presented by the permission of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Kuopio for public examination in Auditorium L1, Canthia building, University of Kuopio, on ...

AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM BIO 1007 Lecture Outlines | BIO 1007 Resources | Ms. Caley's Home | IVCC Home | Contact Us The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is an involuntary division of the nervous system that consists of motor neurons (autonomic neurons) that conduct impulses from the brain stem or spinal cord to cardiac muscle, smooth muscle and glands. These motor neurons are responsible for ...

Doctoral thesis by Kirsi Puurunen, Department of Neuroscience and Neurology, University of Kuopio ...

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FACIAL NERVE PARALYSIS A DISCUSSION OF FACIAL NERVE PROBLEMS Copyright 1998 Michigan Ear Institute. All Rights Reserved. ...

M V P S Newsletter and Mailing List for Women Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome is one of most mis-diagnosed disorders in women today. Over 12, 000, 000 women suffer from the condition. Many are symptomatic and are totally unaware that their migraine headaches, anxiety, tremors, palpitations and other symptoms are related to MVP. The MVPS for Women Newsletter and Mailing List provides informative ...

Linked listings for online Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy publications, provided by the Stroke Information Directory.

An introduction to stroke, linking to related incidence information, news, chats, and a directory of neurologists. Hosted by NeurologyChannel.

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