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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.
http://www.stroke-site.org/
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
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/
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
Believe In Miracles Online home of James Bradley, stroke survivor and author of 'Elvis Was My Speech Therapist.'
http://www.believeinmiracles.net
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.
http://www.joeandjackie.homestead.com/
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
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/
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
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
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.
http://home.hccnet.nl/g.vd.perk/ev/index.html
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/
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.
http://www.strokecenter.org
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.
http://www.sirweb.org/patPub/stroke.shtml
JennyStroke.com Online home of Jenny Broome, a young brain-stem-stroke survivor sharing perspectives on recovery.
http://www.jennystroke.com
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
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/
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
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
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
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/disorders/stroke/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
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
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/
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
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/health/stroke/DS00150
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
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.
http://strokecenter.stanford.edu/guide/
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 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
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 United Kingdom.
http://www.stroke-survivors.co.uk
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/
StrokeHelp.com Workshops and video-based courses focusing on stroke rehabilitation. Presented by International Clinical Educators.
http://www.strokehelp.com/
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/
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
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
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
Transient Ischemic Attack Information sheet on TIAs (which are also known as 'mini strokes'). Published by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/tia/tia.htm
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
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