| |
 Acute Stroke Toolbox Description: 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. (stroke-site.org) |
| Ahealthyme.com: Stroke: An Animated Guide Description: Visual introduction to ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, revealing the fundamental processes involved in each type of "brain attack." (ahealthyme.com) |
| Artists Recovering from Stroke Description: 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. (members.iinet.net.au) |
| Ask the Doctor - The Stroke Rehab Forum Description: 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. (medhelp.org) |
| Believe In Miracles Description: Online home of James Bradley, stroke survivor and author of "Elvis Was My Speech Therapist." (believeinmiracles.net) |
| Brain Stem Stroke: Joe and Jackie Description: A couple's story of survival and life after a massive brain stem stroke resulting in locked-in syndrome. (joeandjackie.homestead.com) |
| Caregiver-Information.com Description: Fact sheets, adapted leisure ideas, relaxation tips, news, and other resources for those who are caring for loved ones with stroke or another neurological condition. (caregiver-information.com) |
| Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy: Online Publications Description: Reading list featuring reports on CIMT--a "massed practice" approach to limb weakness. Intended as a research aid for stroke survivors, medical professionals, and others who wish to investigate the therapy online. (stroke-info.com) |
| Depression and Stroke Description: National Institute of Mental Health fact sheet relating the symptoms of post-stroke depression and the importance of obtaining treatment. (nimh.nih.gov) |
| eMedicine Health: Stroke Description: Consumer health resource center, providing information on the causes, symptoms, and urgent treatment of stroke. (emedicinehealth.com) |
| Family Centered Community Stroke Program Description: An Ottawa-based study that is designed to gather information about needed community services for stroke survivors and their families. (aphasiaottawa.com) |
| General Practice Notebook: Stroke Description: 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. (gpnotebook.co.uk) |
| HealthAtoZ: Stroke Description: 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. (healthatoz.com) |
| Hobbies after a Stroke Description: Created by a brainstem-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. (home.quicknet.nl) |
| Interact Reading Service Description: Providing a professional, live, interactive reading service for stroke patients in hospitals and stroke clubs in the London area. (interactreading.co.uk) |
| Internet Stroke Center at Washington University in St. Louis Description: 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. (strokecenter.org) |
| JennyStroke.com Description: Online home of Jenny Broome, a young brain-stem-stroke survivor sharing perspectives on recovery. (jennystroke.com) |
| Lifeclinic.com: Stroke Description: Features prevention, diagnosis, and rehabilitation fact sheets, in addition to a risk survey. (lifeclinic.com) |
| Lou's Stroke Description: Link collection and personal story of Louis Albert, a survivor with diabetes and aphasia who has used assistive technology to create his site. (ifip.com) |
| Medbroadcast.com: Stroke Description: Discover information on stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery; check your personal risk level through an online quiz; and visualize stroke through multimedia presentations. (medbroadcast.com) |
| Megan's Notebook Description: Inspirational resource created by author and childhood stroke survivor Megan Drummond. Features essays on Megan's experiences during and after her stroke. (angelfire.com) |
| MerckSource: Stroke Description: Find background information about stroke--and quick links to online versions of The Merck Manual - Home Edition and Dorland's Medical Encyclopedia--through MerckSource. (mercksource.com) |
| Neurotransplantation for Patients with Paralysis After Stroke Description: Overview of the University of Pittsburgh's study of neuronal cell transplantation for the treatment of stroke. Updates on the research program are provided. (neurosurgery.pitt.edu) |
| NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia: Stroke Description: Fundamental stroke information, provided at the companion site to the National Health Service's advice hotline. (nhsdirect.nhs.uk) |
| NINDS Stroke Information Page Description: 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. (ninds.nih.gov) |
| Physiotherapy for Strokes Description: An overview of the role of physical therapy in stroke rehabilitation, provided by Heads Up!--a specialist neurological physiotherapy practice based in Surrey, England. (physiotherapy-for-strokes.co.uk) |
| Post Stroke Help Description: 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. (poststrokehelp.com) |
| Project Stroke Hope Description: 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. (angelfire.com) |
| Separating Myth and Fact: Women and Stroke Description: Article exploring women's special stroke risks. (healthatoz.com) |
| Stroke Description: 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. (mayoclinic.com) |
| Stroke and Aphasia Information Description: Resources for stroke recovery, including home therapy tips and survivors' stories. Presented by Bungalow Software, a provider of rehabilitation programs. (strokesupport.com) |
| Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases: A Guide for Patients and Their Families Description: 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. (strokecenter.stanford.edu) |
| Stroke Recovery: Regaining Quality of Life Description: Discusses the goals of stroke recovery and rehabilitation: to improve quality of life and counteract morbidity (recovering-from-stroke.com) |
| Stroke Survivors Description: Maintained by and for stroke survivors and their families to provide information about rehabilitation options, sources of support, and new equipment. (stroke-survivors.com) |
| Stroke Survivors Canada Ottawa Description: Supporting affected families with information about stroke causes, acute care, rehabilitation, financial issues, local services, and Web-based resources. (strokesurvivors.ca) |
| Stroke Survivors: The Site for Cerebellar Stroke Victims Description: 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. (stroke-survivors.co.uk) |
| Stroke-TIA.org Description: An educational resource focusing on the prevention and treatment of stroke and transient ischemic attacks. Features articles and webcasts of interviews with medical professionals. (stroke-tia.org) |
| StrokeGene Description: An international research programme, aiming to discover new treatments for stroke through a genomic approach. Funded by the European Commission. (brad.ac.uk) |
| StrokeHelp.com Description: Workshops and video-based courses focusing on stroke rehabilitation. Presented by International Clinical Educators. (strokehelp.com) |
| StrokeMatters.com Description: 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. (strokematters.com) |
| StrokePage/Slagsiden Description: 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. (slagsiden.net) |
| Terri's Stroke Recovery Description: 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. (homepages.tesco.net) |
| The New England Journal of Medicine: Stroke Collection Description: From the archives of the journal, literature covering topics such as antithrombotic therapy, cerebral thrombosis, and carotid stenosis. (content.nejm.org) |
| Transient Ischemic Attack Description: Information sheet on TIAs (which are also known as "mini strokes"). Published by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. (ninds.nih.gov) |
| Transient Ischemic Attack Hub Description: A brief introduction to TIAs, accompanied by links to overviews and scientific publications. (healthubs.com) |
| Veritas Medicine: Stroke Description: Personalized trial listings, fundamental information, and treatment reviews pertaining to stroke. (veritasmedicine.com) |
