Paul J. Silbert, M.D. - Neurology Links

Neuro Links

The following are links to articles, resources, and organizations regarding specific conditions that Dr. Silbert treats:

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Acoustic Neuroma

General Information

Acoustic Neurinoma and Neurofibromatosis
Acoustic Neuroma FAQ
Acoustic Tumors and Nerve Disorders
Medical Encyclopedia - Acoustic Neuroma

Medical Organizations

Acoustic Neuroma Association

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials - Acoustic Neuroma

Alcohol and Drug Use

General Information

Aging and Alcohol Abuse
Alcoholism -- Frequently Asked Questions
Substance Abuse and Addiction
Understanding Drug Abuse and Addiction

Management

Treatment Overview

Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment

Medical Organizations

Alcoholics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous

Alzheimer's Disease

General Information

Alzheimer's Disease Information Page
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center
Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
Alzheimer's Disease: Unraveling the Mystery
Dementia With Lewy Bodies
Early Alzheimer's Disease

Management

Non-Pharmacological Management Techniques For Behavioral Problems
Understanding And Coping With Problem Behaviors Related To Memory Loss

Treatment Overview

Exploring Care Options for Relatives with Alzheimer's Disease
Guidelines For Alzheimer's Disease Management

Medications

Gingko Biloba
Reminyl (Galantamine Hydrobromide)

Books & Other Publications

Alzheimer's : The Answers You Need
Failure-Free Activities for the Alzheimer Patient : A Guidebook for Caregivers
The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for Persons with Alzheimer Disease

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials: Alzheimer Disease
Clinical Trials: Alzheimer's Disease

Medical Organizations

Alzheimer's Association
American Geriatrics Society
Family Caregivers Alliance
National Alliance for Caregiving
National Family Caregivers Association
National Institute on Aging

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

General Information

ALS Newsletter
ALS Overview
Facts About Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Testimony About ALS, May 2000
When a Loved One Has ALS

Management

Spasticity Overview

Diagnostic Tests

The Creatine Kinase Test

Books & Other Publications

ALS: A Guide for Patients and Families
Morrie: In His Own Words

Medical Organizations

ALS Survivor Guide
ALS/MND Associations
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association
Hope for ALS
International Alliance of ALS Associations

Clinical Trials

ALS Studies

Anxiety

General Information

Answers to Your Questions About Panic Disorder
Anxiety Disorders
Facts About Anxiety Disorders
Facts about Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Social Phobia

Management

Anti-Anxiety Pills Don't Work For You? Maybe This Is Why
Anxiety Disorders: The Role of Psychotherapy in Effective Treatment

Medical Organizations

Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Freedom From Fear
National Anxiety Foundation

Aphasia

General Information

Adult Aphasia: Recent Research
Aphasia Information Page
Aphasia

Medical Organizations

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Aphasia Hope Foundation
National Aphasia Association

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials: Aphasia

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

General Information

Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder - Fact Sheet
Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder

Radiological Tests and Procedures

ADHD PET Scan

Medical Organizations

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association

Bell's Palsy

General Information

Bell's Palsy
Bell's Palsy Info Page
Doctor, What is Bell's Palsy?
The Significance of a Human Smile: Observations On Bell's Palsy

Management

Bell's Palsy and Dental Work

Medical Organizations

American Academy of Otolaryngology
Bell's Palsy Network

Cancer - Brain

General Information

Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors -- Hope Through Research
Brain and Spinal Tumors
Brain Tumors
Dictionary for Brain Tumor Patients
Resources Related to Pediatric Neuro-oncology

Management

Comfort and Coping
Diagnosis and Follow-Up Testing

Radiological Tests and Procedures

Brain Imaging
Functional MR Imaging (fMRI) - Brain
Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Surgical and Other Procedures

Craniotomy

Medical Organizations

American Brain Tumor Association
American Cancer Society
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Brain Tumor Society
Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation
Children's Brain Tumor Foundation
National Brain Tumor Foundation
National Cancer Institute

Books & Other Publications

Navigating Through a Strange Land : A Book for Brain Tumor Patients and Their Families, 2nd Edition

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials: Brain Cancer
Clinical Trials: Brain Neoplasms

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

General Information

Carpal Tunnel -- Questions and Answers
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Information Page
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Interactive Tutorial

Management

Repetitive Motion Injury: Preventing and Treating Workplace Problems

Surgical and Other Procedures

Arthroscopy

Medical Organizations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA)
Association for Repetitive Motion Syndromes (ARMS)

Books & Other Publications

Repetitive Strain Injury: A Computer User's Guide
The Repetitive Strain Injury Recovery Book
The Repetitive Strain Injury SourceBook

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Cerebral Palsy

General Information

Cerebral Palsy: General Info
Cerebral Palsy Information Page
Cerebral Palsy: Hope Through Research
Spasticity
Spasticity Overview

Management

FAQ about Loving Paws Dogs
Pediatric Rehabilitation
WheelchairNet

Treatment Overview

Cerebral Palsy -- A Guide for Care

Medications

Botox Injections May Provide Relief to Children with Cerebral Palsy
Tizanidine Hydrochloride (Zanaflex)

Medical Organizations

DREAMMS for Kids, Inc.
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
United Cerebral Palsy Associations

Books & Other Publications

Cerebral Palsy: A Complete Guide for Caregiving
Handling the Young Child with Cerebral Palsy at Home
Keys to Parenting a Child with Cerebral Palsy

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials: Cerebral Palsy
Clinical Trials: Cerebral Palsy (Pediatric)

Cervical Dystonia

General Information

Cervical Dystonia Summary
The Dystonias
The Dystonias: Fact Sheet

Medications

Botulin Toxin A for Cervical Dystonia
Botulin Toxin B (Myobloc) Approved for Cervical Dystonia
Botulin Toxin B (Myobloc) for Cervical Dystonia
Medications used to treat Cervical Dystonia

Diagnostic Tests

Diagnosis of Dystonias

Surgical and Other Procedures

Surgical Treatment of Dystonias

Medical Organizations

Dystonia Research Foundation
National Spasmodic Torticollis Association
We Move

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials for Patients with Cervical Dystonia

Charcot Marie Tooth

General Information

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder
Facts about Charcot Marie Tooth

Management

Bracing Experiences: Correct Braces Can Improve Mobility, Life

Diagnostic Tests

The Creatine Kinase Test

Surgical and Other Procedures

Muscle Biopsies

Medical Organizations

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association
CMT International
Muscular Dystrophy Association

Chronic Pain

General Information

Chronic Pain Information Page
Chronic Pain-Hope Through Research
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome

Books & Other Publications

Mayo Clinic on Chronic Pain: Brings You the Answers You Need for Managing Chronic Pain
The Chronic Pain Control Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide for Coping with and Overcoming Pain

Medical Organizations

American Academy of Pain Medicine
American Chronic Pain Association
American Pain Society
National Chronic Pain Outreach Association
Pain Management Organizations
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association Of America
RSDHope
Worldwide Congress on Pain

Collagen Vascular Disease

Medical Organizations

American College of Rheumatology

Depression

General Information

Let's Talk Facts About Depression
Depression
Depression - Older Adults

Medications

Depression: How Medicine Can Help

Medical Organizations

National Mental Health Association

Emotional and Mental Health

General Information

Autism
How to Find Help Through Psychotherapy
Issues Affecting Children, Teenagers & Families - Facts for Families
Learning Disabilities
Mental Illnesses Affecting Teenagers

Medical Organizations

National Institute of Mental Health

Clinical Trials

Behaviors and Mental Disorders

Epilepsy

General Information

Epilepsy Information
Epilepsy Overview
Infantile Spasms
Partial Seizures
Seizures and Epilepsy - Hope Through Research
What is Epilepsy?

Management

Driving
Employment and the Law
First Aid
Insurance
Ketogenic Diet
Recognizing Seizures
Safety
School

Treatment Overview

Epilepsy Treatment

Medications

Epilepsy Medications
Medicines for Epilepsy
Zonisamide (Zonegran)

Surgical and Other Procedures

Surgery for Epilepsy
Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Medical Organizations

American Epilepsy Society
CURE - Citizens United for Research In Epilepsy
Epilepsy Foundation
Living Well with Epilepsy
Parents Helping Parents
Teen Chat Group
Women with Epilepsy

Books & Other Publications

Epilepsy
Epilepsy: 199 Answers
Partial Seizure Disorders
Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood, A Guide for Parents

Clinical Trials

Epilepsy Studies - Listings by State
Epilepsy Studies - Now Recruiting

Fibromyalgia

General Information

Fibromyalgia

General Medical Information

General Information

Choosing and Using a Health Plan
Common Medical Conditions in Spanish
Healthfinder: Index of Medical Resources
Medical News
MedicAlert
Medline Access - PubMed
NOAH
Planning for Long Term Care

Guillain-Barre

General Information

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)
Guillain-Barre
Guillain-Barre Syndrome Information Page
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Influenza Vaccine
Guillain-Barr��Syndrome Fact Sheet
Inflammation: Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Treatment Overview

Plasmapheresis and Autoimmune Disease

Medical Organizations

Guillain-Barr��Syndrome Foundation International

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials: Guillain Barre

Head Injury

General Information

Brain Injury - A Guide for Families and Friends
Central Pain Syndrome
Coma
Concussion
Head Injury
Questions and Answers - Head Injury
Shaken Baby Syndrome Information Page
Sports-Related Head Injury FAQ
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury: Cognitive and Communication Disorders

Management

A Guide to Selecting and Monitoring Brain Injury Rehabilitation Services

Medical Organizations

Brain Injury Association
Brain Injury Resource Center
Coma Recovery Association
National Bicycle Safety Network
National Rehabilitation Information Center

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials: Brain Concussion
Clinical Trials: Brain Injuries
Clinical Trials: Craniocerebral Trauma
Clinical Trials: Traumatic Brain Injuries

Herpes & Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

General Information

Herpes Zoster
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
Shingles: Hope Through Research

Hydrocephalus

General Information

Adult Onset Hydrocephalus
Cephalic Disorders Fact Sheet
Dandy-Walker Syndrome
Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus - Frequently Asked Questions
Hydrocephalus questions
Information about Hydrocephalus
Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)
Problems Commonly Associated with Hydrocephalus
Ventricles of the Brain

Medical Organizations

Guardians of Hydrocephalus Research Foundation
Hydrocephalus Association
Hydrocephalus Foundation
Hydrocephalus Support Group

Migraine Headache

General Information

Complete Guide to Headaches
Definitions
Headache - Hope Through Research
Headache Facts
Headache Overview
Migraine Update
Women and Headaches

Management

Headache Prevention

Medications

A Guide to OTC Pain Relievers

Medical Organizations

American Council for Headache Education
National Headache Foundation
National Migraine Association

Books & Other Publications

Migraine
Migraine & Other Headaches
Migraine: The Complete Guide
The Women's Migraine Survival Guide

Clinical Trials

Migraine Studies - Listing by State
Migraine Studies - Now Recruiting

Multiple Sclerosis

General Information

Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis and the Hepatitis B Vaccine
Multiple Sclerosis Overview
Multiple Sclerosis: Hope Through Research
PLAINTALK: A Booklet About MS for Families

Treatment Overview

Clear Thinking about Alternative Therapies

Medications

Immune Globulin IV, IVIG, IGIV

Diagnostic Tests

Evoked Potentials

Surgical and Other Procedures

Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders

Medical Organizations

International MS Support Foundation
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
Multiple Sclerosis International Federation
National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials: Multiple Sclerosis
Clinical Trials: Multiple Sclerosis

Muscle Disorders (Myopathies)

General Information

Dermatomyositis
Facts About Myopathies
Inclusion Body Myositis
Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Kearns-Sayre Syndrome
Mitochondrial Myopathies
Myopathy
Myotonia Congenita
Stiffness, Cramps and Twitching

Medications

Immune Globulin IV, IVIG, IGIV

Radiological Tests and Procedures

Ultrasound-Musculoskeletal

Surgical and Other Procedures

Muscle Biopsies

Medical Organizations

American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Myositis Association of America
Myotubular Myopathy Resource Group
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Nemaline Myopathy Foundation
United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials: Muscular Diseases
Clinical Trials: Musculoskeletal Diseases
Clinical Trials: Myopathies, Mitochondrial
Clinical Trials: Myopathy

Muscular Dystrophy

General Information

Facts About Muscular Dystrophy
Major Characteristics of the Nine (9) Muscular Dystrophies
Making Sense of Muscular Dystrophy (for Teens)
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myotonic Dystrophy
The Meaning of Muscular Dystrophy (for kids)

Management

101 Hints to ""Help-with-Ease"" for Patients with Neuromuscular Disease
Breathe Easy: Respiratory Care for Children with Muscular Dystrophy
FAQ about Loving Paws Dogs
Kyphosis (Curvature of the Spine)
Learning to Live with Neuromuscular Disease: A Message for Parents
Pediatric Rehabilitation
Treating Scoliosis in Muscular Dystrophy
WheelchairNet

Medications

FAQ: About Creatine
Immune Globulin IV, IVIG, IGIV

Diagnostic Tests

The Creatine Kinase Test

Surgical and Other Procedures

Muscle Biopsies

Medical Organizations

FacioScapuloHumeral Muscular Dystrophy Society
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy

Books & Other Publications

A Teacher's Guide To Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy in Children: A Guide for Families
Muscular Dystrophy: The Facts

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials: Muscular Dystrophies
Clinical Trials: Muscular Dystrophies, Duchenne
Clinical Trials: Muscular Dystrophy

Myasthenia Gravis

General Information

Facts About Myasthenia Gravis
Keeping Your Focus: Eye Care
Myasthenia Gravis Information Page
Myasthenia Gravis Fact Sheet

Management

Myasthenia Gravis Survival Guide

Treatment Overview

Plasma Exchange and Myasthenia Gravis
Plasmapheresis and Autoimmune Disease

Medications

Drugs to be Avoided or Taken with Caution in Myasthenia Gravis
Immune Globulin IV, IVIG, IGIV
Pyridostigmine (Mestinon)

Diagnostic Tests

The Creatine Kinase Test

Surgical and Other Procedures

Thymectomy Surgery - Common Questions

Medical Organizations

American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America

Books & Other Publications

Beyond the Limits: A Self Portrait of Myasthenia Gravis

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials: Myasthenia Gravis
Clinical Trials: Myasthenic Syndrome, Lambert-Eaton

Neurofibromatosis

General Information

Neurofibromatosis
Neurofibromatosis Information Page
Neurofibromatosis Fact Sheet

Management

Manifestations of NF1
Manifestations of NF2

Diagnostic Tests

Diagnosing NF2
Diagnosing of NF1

Medical Organizations

March of Dimes
National Neurofibromatosis Foundation
Neurofibromatosis, Inc.

Books & Other Publications

Living with Genetic Disorder: The Impact of Neurofibromatosis 1

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials: Neurofibromatoses
Clinical Trials: Neurofibromatosis
Current Trials - Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)

Neurogenic Bladder

General Information

Neurogenic Bladder

Medical Organizations

American Foundation for Urologic Disease
National Association For Continence
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
National Kidney Foundation
Simon Foundation for Continence

Books & Other Publications

Conquering Bladder and Prostate Problems: The Authoritative Guide for Men and Women
Staying Dry: A Practical Guide to Bladder Control

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials: Bladder Diseases
Clinical Trials: Bladder Disorders

Neurological Conditions - Other

General Information

Adrenoleukodystrophy
Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum
Anatomy of the Brain
Anatomy of the Spine
Arteriovenous Malformation
Autism
Balance Disorders
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Brachial Plexus Injuries
Cerebral Aneurysm
Creutzfeldt-Jakob
Encephalitis and Meningitis
Fainting: What Causes It
Friedreich's Ataxia: Fact Sheet
Huntington's Disease
Huntington's Disease: Hope Through Research
Infantile Spasms
Intracranial Aneurysm
Learning Disabilities
Locked In Syndrome
Neurological Conditions A to Z
Neurological Manifestations of AIDS
Neurological Problems
Periodic Paralyses
Peripheral Neuropathy Information Page
Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Post-Polio Syndrome
Post-Polio Syndrome Information Page
Presbycusis
Pseudotumor Cerebri
Ramsey Hunt Syndrome
Restless Leg Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Tardive Dyskinesia
Tay Sachs Disease
Tourette Syndrome
Tuberous Sclerosis Information Page
Vasculities Including Temporal Arteritis

Radiological Tests and Procedures

Diagnostic X-ray

Surgical and Other Procedures

When You Need an Operation

Medical Organizations

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
American Academy of Neurology
American Academy of Pain Medicine
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
American Osteopathic Association
American Psychiatric Association
Autism Society of America
Medic Alert
National Ataxia Foundation
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
National Organization for Rare Disorders
Neuropathy Association

Paralysis

General Information

Alternating Hemiplegia
Frequently Asked Questions about Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Going to a Physical Therapist (for kids)
Going to an Occupational Therapist (for kids)
Hand Play, Ideas for Parents
Hemiplegia/Hemiparesis
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
Spasticity
Spinal Cord Injury: Fact Sheets
Transverse Myelitis
Transverse Myelitis Fact Sheet

Management

Going to a Physical Therapist (for kids)
Going to an Occupational Therapist (for kids)
WheelchairNet

Medical Organizations

American Paralysis Association
American Paraplegia Society
Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke Association
Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia info
International Foundation for Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
WE MOVE

Books & Other Publications

Help Yourselves: A Handbook for Hemiplegics and Their Families
Life on Wheels: For the Active Wheelchair User
One-Handed in a Two-Handed World : Your Personal Guide to Managing Single-Handedly
Spinal Cord Injury: A Guide for Living

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials: Hemiplegia
Clinical Trials: Paralysis
Clinical Trials: paraplegia

Parkinson's Disease

General Information

Glossary
Parkinson's Disease: Background Information
Parkinson's Disease - Hope Through Research
Parkinson's Disease Gene
Parkinson's Disease Is More Than a Brain Disorder
Parkinson's Disease Overview

Management

Management Suggestions
Nutritional Guidelines

Surgical and Other Procedures

Surgical Treatment

Medical Organizations

American Parkinson Disease Association
National Parkinson Foundation
WE MOVE

Books & Other Publications

Caring for the Parkinson Patient: A Practical Guide
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease: A Complete Guide for Patients & Families
Parkinson's Disease: A Self-Help Guide
Saving Milly: Love, Politics and Parkinson's Disease, Forward by Michael J. Fox
Understanding Parkinson's Disease: A Self-Help Guide

Clinical Trials

Fetal Cell Therapy
Parkinson's Disease - Clinical Studies
Parkinson's Disease Studies - Listing by State
Parkinson's Disease Studies - Now Recruiting
Research Agenda

Sleep Disorders

General Information

Facts about Problem Sleepiness
Facts about Sleep Apnea
Minority Lung Diseases - Sleep Disordered Breathing
Narcolepsy Information Page
NIH - National Center on Sleep Disorders Research
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Information for Patients and the General Public
Understanding Sleep: Brain Basics

Management

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)

Medications

Provigil Consumer Information

Surgical and Other Procedures

Laser Assisted Uvula Palatoplasty (LAUP)

Medical Organizations

American Academy of Sleep Medicine
American Sleep Apnea Association
APNEA Network
Center for Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy Network
National Sleep Foundation

Books & Other Publications

Narcolepsy Network Educational Materials

Clinical Trials

Clinical Development for Narcolepsy
Clinical Trials: Sleep Disorders
Sleep Disorders

Spinal Cord Injury

General Information

Autonomic Dysreflexia
Central Pain Syndrome
Cross Section of Spinal Cord - Illustration
Myoclonus Fact Sheet
Role of the Immune System in Spinal Cord Injury
Spasticity
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Injury: Emerging Concepts
Syringomyelia
Syringomyelia Fact Sheet
Transverse Myelitis
Transverse Myelitis Fact Sheet

Management

Bladder Care and Management
Bowel Management
Functional and Dysfunctional Spinal Circuitry: Role for Rehabilitation and Neural Prostheses
Functional Goals Following SCI - Basic
Nutrition & Spinal Cord Injury

Medications

Tizanidine hydrochloride (Zanaflex)

Medical Organizations

American Spinal Injury Association
American Syringomyelia Alliance Project
Assistance Dogs International, Inc.
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Spinalcord Injury Information Network
WE MOVE

Books & Other Publications

Life on Wheels: For the Active Wheelchair User
Sexuality after Spinal Cord Injury: Answers to Your Questions
Spinal Cord Injury: A Guide for Living
The Spinal Cord Injury Handbook for Patients and Their Families

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials: Spinal Cord Diseases
Clinical Trials: Spinal Cord Disorders
Clinical Trials: Spinal Cord Injuries

Spine and Spinal Cord Problems

General Information

Anatomy of the Spine
Back Pain
Cervical Spine
Herniated Disc
Low Back Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Stenosis
Neck Pain
Neck Pain Overview
Scoliosis
Scoliosis (Children and Adolescents)
Slipped Disc
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis: Questions and Answers

Management

Back Pain Exercises
Low Back Exercise Guide

Surgical and Other Procedures

Low Back Surgery

Stroke

General Information

Brain Basics: Preventing Stroke
Carotid Stenosis
Cerebrovascular Disease
Know Stroke. Know the Signs. Act in Time.
NINDS Multi-Infarct Dementia Information Page
Pediatric Strokes
Questions and Answers About Stroke
Spasticity Overview
Stroke
Stroke In Infants and Young Children
Stroke Overview
Stroke Risk Factors and Symptoms
Stroke: Hope Through Research
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Information Page

Medications

Tizanidine hydrochloride (Zanaflex)

Diagnostic Tests

Stroke Tests

Radiological Tests and Procedures

Functional MR Imaging (fMRI) - Brain
Interventional Radiology Procedures for Treatment and Prevention of Stroke
Ultrasound-Vascular

Surgical and Other Procedures

Carotid Endarterecomy
Carotid Endarterectomy

Medical Organizations

American Heart Association
American Stroke Association
Brain Attack Coalition
Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke Association
National Stroke Association

Books & Other Publications

A Crusade for Stroke Prevention

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials: Carotid Stenosis
Clinical Trials: Cerebrovascular Accident
Clinical Trials: Cerebrovascular Disorders
Clinical Trials: Ischemic Attack, Transient
Clinical Trials: Stroke
Clinical Trials: Strokes
Stroke Trials Directory

Stroke Rehabilitation

General Information

Aphasia
Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Fact Sheet
Stroke Recovery
Stroke Recovery & Rehabilitation
Stroke Rehabilitation
Stroke: Hope Through Research

Management

Spasticity After Stroke

Medical Organizations

American Stroke Association
National Aphasia Association
National Family Caregivers Association
National Rehabilitation Information Center
National Stroke Association
Regional Support Groups

Books & Other Publications

American Heart Association Family Guide to Stroke Treatment, Recovery and Prevention
Hand Recovery after Stroke : Exercise and Results Measurements
Living with Stroke
The Family Guide to Surviving Stroke and Communication Disorders
The Stroke Recovery Book
When Someone You Love Has A Stroke

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials of Patients Recovering from Stroke
Clinical Trials by Region

Tremor

General Information

Essential Tremor
Genes and Disease - Tremor
How is Parkinson Disease Different from Essential Tremor?
Tremor

Surgical and Other Procedures

Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders
Surgery for Tremor: Practical Information

Medical Organizations

International Tremor Foundation
WE MOVE

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials: Essential Tremor
Clinical Trials: Tremor

Trigeminal Neuralgia

General Information

Trigeminal Neuralgia
What is Trigeminal Neuralgia?

Treatment Overview

Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia, Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, and Hemifacial Spasm

Radiological Tests and Procedures

Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Surgical and Other Procedures

Percutaneous Stereotactic Radiofrequency Thermal Rhizotomy for the Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia

Medical Organizations

Facial Neuralgia Resources
National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse
Trigeminal Neuralgia Association

Books & Other Publications

Striking Back: The Trigeminal Neuralgia Handbook, Vol. 1

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials: Trigeminal Nerve Diseases
Clinical Trials: Trigeminal Neuralgia