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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.

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.

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.

Caregiver-Information.com
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.

Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy: Online Publications
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.

Depression and Stroke
National Institute of Mental Health fact sheet relating the symptoms of post-stroke depression and the importance of obtaining treatment.