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Veritas Medicine: Stroke Personalized trial listings, fundamental information, and treatment reviews pertaining to stroke. http://www.veritasmedicine.com/d_index_tc.cfm?did=30&cid=0 eMedicine Health: Stroke Consumer health resource center, providing information on the causes, symptoms, and urgent treatment of stroke. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/9629-1.asp Hobbies after a Stroke Created by a brainstem-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. http://home.quicknet.nl/qn/prive/g.vander.perk/Engelse%20versie/home%20page.html 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. http://content.nejm.org/cgi/collection/stroke 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. http://www.aphasiaottawa.com/study/ Stroke and Aphasia Information Resources for stroke recovery, including home therapy tips and survivors' stories. Presented by Bungalow Software, a provider of rehabilitation programs. http://strokesupport.com/info/stroke/default.asp Caregiver-Information.com Fact sheets, adapted leisure ideas, relaxation tips, news, and other resources for those who are caring for loved ones with stroke or another neurological condition. http://www.caregiver-information.com/Stroke/stroke.htm 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. http://www.angelfire.com/fl2/projectstrokehope/ 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. http://www.angelfire.com/pa2/mdrummond/ 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. http://www.slagsiden.net Interact Reading Service Providing a professional, live, interactive reading service for stroke patients in hospitals and stroke clubs in the London area. http://www.interactreading.co.uk/ Believe In Miracles Online home of James Bradley, stroke survivor and author of "Elvis Was My Speech Therapist." http://www.believeinmiracles.net 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. http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_adam.jspzQzpgzEzzSzppdocszSzuszSzcnszSzcontentzSzadamzSzencyzSzarticlezSz000726zPzhtm Ahealthyme.com: Stroke: An Animated Guide Visual introduction to ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, revealing the fundamental processes involved in each type of "brain attack." http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/strokeguide Stroke Survivors Canada Ottawa Supporting affected families with information about stroke causes, acute care, rehabilitation, financial issues, local services, and Web-based resources. http://www.strokesurvivors.ca Medbroadcast.com: Stroke Discover information on stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery; check your personal risk level through an online quiz; and visualize stroke through multimedia presentations. http://www.medbroadcast.com/channel_section_list.asp?channel_id=1008&relation_id=474 Transient Ischemic Attack Information sheet on TIAs (which are also known as "mini strokes"). Compiled by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/tia_doc.htm 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. http://homepages.tesco.net/~Terrihorne/MyWEBsite.htm JennyStroke.com Online home of Jenny Broome, a young brain-stem-stroke survivor sharing perspectives on recovery. http://www.jennystroke.com 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. http://www.stroke-site.org/ Stroke Survivors Tips for everyday living, information on hemiplegia recovery, and opportunities to read and share recovery notes and personal therapy reviews, courtesy of survivor Rowland Gale. http://www.stroke-survivors.com NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia: Stroke Fundamental stroke information, provided at the companion site to the National Health Service's advice hotline. http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=433 Lifeclinic.com: Stroke Features prevention, diagnosis, and rehabilitation fact sheets, in addition to a risk survey. http://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/stroke/diagnosis.asp 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. http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/simplepage.cfm?ID=1295319040 StrokeHelp.com Rehabilitation information, educational training videos, and discussion forums for clinicians, families and survivors of stroke. http://www.strokehelp.com/ 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. http://members.iinet.net.au/~jokeeffe/ 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. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/stroke.htm 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. http://www.physiotherapy-for-strokes.co.uk 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. http://www.neurosurgery.pitt.edu/imageguided/neuron/index.html StrokeGene An international research programme, aiming to discover new treatments for stroke through a genomic approach. Funded by the European Commission. http://www.brad.ac.uk/strokegene/ Stroke Recovery: Regaining Quality of Life Discusses the goals of stroke recovery and rehabilitation: to improve quality of life and counteract morbidity http://www.recovering-from-stroke.com 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. http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00150 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. http://www.strokecenter.org 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. http://www.stroke-info.com/cimt.htm Transient Ischemic Attack Hub A brief introduction to TIAs, accompanied by links to overviews and scientific publications. http://www.healthubs.com/tia/ The Effects of Pharmacotherapy and Training on Functional Recovery after Global and Focal Cerebral Ischemia in Rats A doctoral thesis by Kirsi Puurunen of University of Kuopio, Finland. http://www.uku.fi/neuro/58the.htm 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. http://www.poststrokehelp.com Separating Myth and Fact: Women and Stroke Article exploring women's special stroke risks. http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/hc/wom/life/womstrk.jsp 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. http://www.ifip.com/stroke1.htm 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 http://www.stroke-survivors.co.uk 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. http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/dc/caz/neur/stro/stro_gen_ovw.jsp Stroke Rehabilitation in the Elderly Doctoral thesis by Kauko Pitkänen, focusing on long-term rehabilitation for survivors aged 65 and older. http://www.uku.fi/neuro/52the.htm Brain Stem Stroke: Joe and Jackie A couple's story of survival and life after a massive brain stem stroke resulting in locked-in syndrome. http://www.joeandjackie.homestead.com/ Depression and Stroke National Institute of Mental Health fact sheet relating the symptoms of post-stroke depression and the importance of obtaining treatment. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/stroke.cfm 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. http://www.medhelp.org/forums/StrokeRehab/wwwboard.html 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. http://www.strokematters.com/ 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. http://www.stroke-tia.org

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