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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.ahealthyme.com/topic/strokeguide

» Ahealthyme.com: Stroke: An Animated Guide - Visual introduction to ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, revealing the fundamental processes involved in each type of "brain attack."

» 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://www.medhelp.org/forums/StrokeRehab/wwwboard.html

» 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.

» Believe In Miracles - Online home of James Bradley, stroke survivor and author of "Elvis Was My Speech Therapist."

» 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.emedicinehealth.com/articles/9629-1.asp

» eMedicine Health: Stroke - Consumer health resource center, providing information on the causes, symptoms, and urgent treatment of stroke.

» eMedTV: Stroke Channel - A comprehensive source of information that includes in depth medically written and reviewed articles covering the early warning signs, causes, types and risk factors.

» 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.gpnotebook.co.uk/simplepage.cfm?ID=1295319040

» 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.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/dc/caz/neur/stro/stro_gen_ovw.jsp

» 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://home.hccnet.nl/g.vd.perk/ev/index.html

» 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.

» Interact Reading Service - Providing a professional, live, interactive reading service for stroke patients in hospitals and stroke clubs in the London area.

» 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.sirweb.org/patPub/stroke.shtml

» 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.

» JennyStroke.com - Online home of Jenny Broome, a young brain-stem-stroke survivor sharing perspectives on recovery.

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/Press_releases/2007/10_01a_07.html

» 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.

» 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.

» 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.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_adam.jspzQzpgzEzzSzppdocszSzuszSzcnszSzcontentzSzadamzSzencyzSzarticlezSz000726zPzhtm

» 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.neurosurgery.pitt.edu/imageguided/neuron/index.html

» 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://content.nejm.org/cgi/collection/stroke

» 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://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=433

» NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia: Stroke - Fundamental stroke information, provided at the companion site to the National Health Service's advice hotline.

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/stroke/stroke.htm

» 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.physiotherapy-for-strokes.co.uk

» 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.

» 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.angelfire.com/fl2/projectstrokehope/

» 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.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/hc/wom/life/womstrk.jsp

» Separating Myth and Fact: Women and Stroke - Article exploring women's special stroke risks.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stroke/DS00150

» 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.

» Stroke - AOL Body - Offers in-depth information including the treatments, diagnoses and symptoms.

http://strokesupport.com/info/stroke/default.asp

» Stroke and Aphasia Information - Resources for stroke recovery, including home therapy tips and survivors' stories. Presented by Bungalow Software, a provider of rehabilitation programs.

» 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.

» Stroke Recovery: Regaining Quality of Life - Discusses the goals of stroke recovery and rehabilitation: to improve quality of life and counteract morbidity

» Stroke Survivors Canada Ottawa - Supporting affected families with information about stroke causes, acute care, rehabilitation, financial issues, local services, and Web-based resources.

» 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.

» StrokeGene - An international research programme, aiming to discover new treatments for stroke through a genomic approach. Funded by the European Commission.

» StrokeHelp.com - Workshops and video-based courses focusing on stroke rehabilitation. Presented by International Clinical Educators.

» 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.

» 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://homepages.tesco.net/~Terrihorne/MyWEBsite.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://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/tia/tia.htm

» 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.veritasmedicine.com/d_index_tc.cfm?did=30&cid=0

» Veritas Medicine: Stroke - Personalized trial listings, fundamental information, and treatment reviews pertaining to stroke.

» WebMD Stroke Health Center - In-depth information, including symptoms, treatments, and prevention.

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