Neurological Disorders
- 701
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Botulism
- Includes information on the causative agent, Clostridium botulinum, risk factors, symptoms, tests, treatment, and prevention.
- 702
- Full Circle Foundation
- Dedicated to finding a cure for spinal cord injuries and establishing a rehabilitation clinic. Go-kart racing events raise awareness and bring hope to those paralyzed.
- 703
- Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation
- Organization set up by a quadraplegic that aims to find a permanent cure for those who have been afflicted with chronic and acute paralysis.
- 704
- CajunHeart
- Kim Bourg describes her life with the condition, and suggests strategies for coping with it in oneself or others. Includes details of symptoms and diagnosis.
- 705
- Friedreich Ataxia Research Association
- Summarises recent progress in ataxia research and the search for better treatment.
- 706
- Matt's Mansion
- Describes his life with the condition, and his travels in a wheelchair. Includes information for any disabled person considering foreign travel.
- 707
- Not Going Quietly
- A personal account of diagnosis, daily life, challenges, and international travel. Includes details of treatments, and a photograph gallery.
- 708
- Patient loses right-to-food fight
- The BBC reports that a man with Friedreich's ataxia has lost the last stage of his legal fight to insist on his being fed artificially in the final stages of his life. (August 08, 2006)
- 712
- Tourette Syndrome Association
- Develops educational information for patients, caregivers, and physicians, and agencies. Helps coordinate services for persons with TS. Has list of state and international chapters with phone numbers and links to their sites.
- 713
- Tourette Syndrome Association Chapter - Massachusetts
- Provides information and support for parents of children with Tourette, adults with Tourette, physicians, educators, and advocates. Offers semi-annual meetings, educator's conference, local and national resources, and a newsletter.
- 714
- Tourette Syndrome Association Chapter - New Jersey
- Information and resources about TS. Support group information, and discussion forum.
- 715
- Tourette Syndrome Association Chapter - New York City
- Provides articles, chapter news, description of services, events calendar, city-wide support group meeting schedules and contact information.
- 716
- Tourette Syndrome Association Chapter - Rocky Mountain Region
- Schedule and contacts for area support groups, basic TS information, publications, legislation updates, newsletter, resources, events, and membership information.
- 717
- European Brain Injury Society (E.B.I.S.)
- Projects include developing evaluation guidelines, epidemiology research, database on medical, scientific and social aspects, seminars and training, promoting support groups and public awareness.
- 718
- BJ's Closet
- A survivor provides links to information about TBI, symptoms, drug searches, herbal treatment, physical and emotional therapy, and recovery possibilities. Also gives a background on her life and interests.