Neurological Disorders
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- “I don’t want to be hidden away”
- The BBC reports on Jacqueline Narnor, diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in her late twenties. (June 07, 2008)
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- BBC: Brain 'cannabis' Parkinson's hope
- Boosting the brain's natural cannabis-like chemicals could help treat Parkinson's disease, a study suggests. (February 08, 2007)
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- BBC: Parkinson's therapy trial success
- An initial trial of gene therapy treatment in the US for Parkinson's patients is hailed a success. (October 17, 2006)
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- BBC: Depression risk with Parkinson's
- Over 80% of people with Parkinson's disease frequently experience depression, a European survey finds. (June 24, 2006)
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- BBC: Parkinson's 'targets cell boiler'
- Parkinson's disease may cripple the energy-producing centre of cells, research suggests. (May 06, 2006)
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- BBC: Activity 'cuts Parkinson's risk'
- Physical activity may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, research suggests. (February 22, 2005)
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- HONselect - Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
- Information about the main diseases of the peripheral nerves external to the brain and spinal cord.
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- Neuroscience for Kids - Explore the Brain and Spinal Cord
- Information about the peripheral nervous system, including disorders.
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- International Rett Syndrome Foundation
- The core mission of the IRSF is to fund research for treatments and a cure for Rett syndrome while enhancing the overall quality of life for those living with Rett syndrome by providing information, programs, and services.
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- International Spinal Cord Society
- Resources about spinal cord injury, membership information, calendar of scientific events and related activities.
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- Quad's United
- Offers a support system for spinal cord injured, family and friends. Provides SCI resources, information, message board and chat.
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- Spinal Injuries Association
- Offers a Spinal Chat Room, a Bulletin Board and factsheets for people with spinal injuries, paraplegics, tetraplegics, wheelchair users and walkers.
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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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Johns Hopkins Medicine: Mini Strokes Linked to Uric Acid Levels
- Cites a study linking uric acid levels to high volumes of so-called white matter hyperintensities (WMH), which are small dead areas of the brain that occur when brain cells are deprived of oxygen.