Links
American Stroke Association
An extremely thorough web site with information on prevention of strokes, warning signs, risk factors and stroke facts and statistics.
American Heart Association
A web site which includes heart attacks as well as 'brain attacks' or stroke. If you are looking for medical information, you might start here.
Artists Recovering from Stroke
This site comes from Australia. It is aimed at promoting the work of artists who have suffered a stroke and have returned to practice art.
Family Caregiver Alliance
Extremely complete and helpful for family members and caregivers.
The Mayo Clinic
This brings you directly to a Mayo Clinic page that gives extensive information on the medical and pharmaceutical management of stroke.Informative with links to several topics.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders
A very informative site with topics on many neurological disorders in addition to stroke. Up to date neuroscience news.
The National Rehabilitation Information Center
A well organized and informational site on many diagnoses including stroke and traumatic brain injury.
National Stroke Association
National voluntary health care organization focusing 100 percent of its resources and attention on stroke prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, research and support for stroke survivors and their families. From here you can link to many products and services. It's easy to use, click on "Links to Products and Services for Stroke Survivors and Caregivers".
Stroke Connection Magazine
Written by stroke survivors and caregivers, it provides a wealth of post-stroke information, hope and encouragement. Published six times a year, it is a great social support tool for stroke families, caregivers and healthcare providers. In addition, the information contained in the magazine reinforces healthcare provider messages about the importance of stroke prevention, early treatment and rehabilitation.
The Stroke Network
A site designed to support stroke survivors, family members and caregivers. Informative and non-commercial.
WebMD
An easy to use and easy to follow reference site.
Medical Reference Works and Services
Doctor's Guide to The Internet
Explore the Brain and Spinal Cord
A very nice, visual site. Discover how brain cells communicate, and generally investigate the workings of the central nervous system at this University of Washington site.
Gross Brain Images
Wonderful photos of the brain
HealthGrades.com
Access Report Cards for U.S. physicians, hospitals, and insurance plans. HealthGrades.com supplies ratings at no charge to consumers and provides detailed information about its raw data sources and methodology.
Medline
References and abstracts from 4300 biomedical journals.
Medlineplus Health Information
Find information on hundreds of diseases, conditions and wellness issues.
MGH/Harvard Cerebrovascular Links
Use this resource list to find a wealth of information about brain aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations. Probe the structural and functional anatomy of the brain. This illustrated guide reveals the functions of neurons and supporting cells, lobes and coverings of the brain, and cranial nerves.
Neuroanatomy and Pathology on the Internet
Neurosciences on the Internet
Statistics on Stroke
Provides clinical neurology information for professionals.
Professional Associations
American Academy of Neurology
American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
American Neurological Association
American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
American Physical Therapy Association
American Occupational Therapy Association
American Society for NeuroRehabilitation
American Speech and Hearing Association
European Federation of Neurological Societies
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