- The Stroke Information Directory
This site includes news reports, therapy articles, trial notices, drug information, clinical guidelines, and sources of support. You can also learn more about stroke facilities in your area and locate information on a special stroke-related topic with their Research Service.
- National Stroke Association
Covers all aspects of stroke including risks, prevention, symptoms, acute treatment, rehab and recovery.
- American Stroke Association
A division of the American Heart Association that is solely focused on reducing disability and death from stroke through research, education, fundraising and advocacy.
- American Academy of Orofacial Pain Tutorial
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) are sometimes experienced by stroke survivors. This tutorial is a simple, yet effective guide, with information displayed in small, easy to digest chunks.
- Brain Functions and Brain Map
The functions for various areas of the brain, and the problems that can result when those areas are damaged.
- Depression and Stroke
Basic information about depression and stroke from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
PLEASE NOTE: The above file is in the PDF format and uses Acrobat Reader to read the file. If you do not already have this software, you may download it without charge from Adobe Software.
- The Hazel K. Goddess Fund for Stroke Research in Women
The singular focus of The Goddess Fund, a 501(c)(3)not-for-profit organization, is to address critical issues specific to stroke in women, including research, prevention, treatment, education, and advocacy.
- Internet Handbook of Neurology
A comprehensive and well structured list of on-line resources which deal with stroke - mainly for health professionals but also for patients.
- Internet Stroke Center at Washington University
Noteworthy features include general stroke information, stroke warning signs and risk factors, the stroke center directory, as well of hundreds of links to stroke support groups, organizations and other sites devoted to stroke information.
- Mayo Clinic publication
Understanding Brain Injury: A Guide for Employers. This covers brain injury caused by both stroke and trauma.
PLEASE NOTE: The above file is in the PDF format and uses Acrobat Reader to read the file. If you do not already have this software, you may download it without charge from Adobe Software.
- MedicineNet's Stroke Article
Information about stroke, and related medications/tests/diseases etc., written by doctors and intended to be read and understood by the non-medically trained.
- The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system.
- Stroke Association of Southern California
A nonprofit organization devoted to stroke awareness and the promotion of local stroke support to residents of Southern California.
- UPMC Health and Medical Information - Stroke
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is on the forefront of stroke research and features general stroke information, the UPMC Stroke Institute and Stroke Network, the stroke specialists directory for the Center, and clinical studies that are available at the Center. Pay particular attention to their link to the Stroke Clinical Studies page which outlines the groundbreaking research they are undertaking.
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