Neurology WWW Sites

Awarded 4 December, 2000

Awarded 27 October, 1998

I was always puzzled by the fact that people have a great deal of trouble and pain when and if they are forced or feel forced to change a belief or circumstance which they hold dear. I found what I believe is the answer when I read that a Canadian neurosurgeon discovered some truths about the human mind which revealed the intensity of this problem. He conducted some experiments which proved that when a person is forced to change a basic belief or viewpoint, the brain undergoes a series of nervous sensations equivalent to the most agonizing torture.

Sidney Madwed

DISCLAIMER:

I have assembled this list of links because of my wife's interest in Neurology by virtue of her work as a Speech Language Pathologist. We are not doctors and thus cannot offer any form of medical assistance or advice in the field of Neurology. Please consult your physician if you require professional care.

Organizations & Associations

American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
Society for Neuroscience
The world's largest organization of scientists and physicians dedicated to understanding the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system.
NINDS National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
An agency of the U.S. Federal Government and a component of the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Public Health Service. It is a lead agency for the Congressionally designated Decade of the Brain, and the leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system.
British Neuroscience Association
"The British Neuroscience Association, formerly known as The Brain Research Association, was officially relaunched in 1997, continuing many of the traditions of the BRA but with a professional and revamped style."
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"The BNA is the largest body representing all aspects of neuroscience from ion channels to whole animal behaviour."
NBTF National Brain Tumor Foundation
"NBTF is a national non-profit health organization dedicated to providing information and support for brain tumor patients, family members, and healthcare professionals, while supporting innovative research into better treatment options and a cure for brain tumors."
American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine

Neurosurgery

American Association of Neurological Surgeons
"The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) is a scientific and educational association devoted to the development of neurological surgery, with more than 5,400 members in the United States and Canada. The AANS is dedicated to excellence in patient care. All active members are certified by the American Board of Neurosurgery."
Neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic
"Mayo Clinic Neurosurgery is one of the largest neurologic surgery centers in the U.S. and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. "
Neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard
The World Wide Web Homepage of Neurosurgical Service of Harvard Medical School at Massachusetts General Hospital. Includes links to information on disease treated by neurosurgeons as well as information about MGH neurosurgeons.
Boston Neurosurgical Foundation
A multi-institutional neurosurgical team serving Brigham and Women's Hospital, Children's Hospital and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts and teaching at Harvard Medical School. The site is launched under the banner of the Boston Neurosurgical Foundation, a non-profit foundation which supports the Service.
Neurosurgeons and Topics in Neurosurgery

The Brain

The Whole Brain Atlas
This is an information resource for central nervous system imaging which integrates clinical information with magnetic resonance (MR), x-ray computed tomography (CT), and nuclear medicine images.
The Harvard Brain Harvard University Undergraduate Journal of Neuroscience
On The Brain The Harvard Mahoney Neuroscience Institute Letter.
CNS Pathology Index
Images of CNS Hemorrhage, Infarction, Edema and Herniation, Infections, Congenital Malformations, Acquired and Congenital Degenerative Diseases, Dementias, and Neoplasms
American Brain Tumor Association

The Endocrine System

Pituitary Network Association
"The Pituitary Network Association (PNA) is an international non-profit organization for patients with pituitary tumors and disorders, their families, loved ones, and the physicians and health care providers who treat them."
The Endocrine Society
"The Endocrine Society is the world's largest and most active professional organization of endocrinologists in the world. Founded in 1916, the Society is internationally known as the leading source of state-of-the art research and clinical advancements in endocrinology and metabolism. The Endocrine Society is dedicated to promoting excellence in research, education and clinical practice in the field of endocrinology."
The Pituitary Society furthering the understanding of diseases of the pituitary gland
"The Pituitary Society is an organization dedicated to furthering the understanding of diseases of the pituitary gland. It is made up of basic scientists and clinicians whose major interest is in pituitary diseases. The Society disseminates information and serves as a clearing house for members. An international 2-3 day congress is held approximately every 2 years at which new and cutting edge data are presented by members and invited guests. The Society is international in scope."
AACE OnLine American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
"The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) was founded in 1991 by a visionary group of leaders to serve as the active voice for clinical endocrinologists."
European Federation of Endocrine Societies
"The European Federation of Endocrine Societies is a non-profit organization established to promote endocrinology in Europe."
OHSU Pituitary Unit Pituitary Tumor and Disease Treatment Center
"Information on managing a pituitary tumor or disease. The OHSU Pituitary Unit treats pituitary tumors and pituitary diseases including Cushing's Disease, Acromegaly, and Prolactinomas."
Here you'll find sections devoted to both patients and health care professionals.
Neuroendocrine Clinical Center & Pituitary Tumor Center at MGH/Harvard
"A multidisciplinary approach to patients with pituitary and hypothalamic disorders. Including the Neuroendocrine Center Bulletin - A newsletter with information regarding pituitary tumors. Information on acromegaly, Cushing's disease or syndrome, prolactinoma, chromophobe or nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma, and thyrotroph adenomas."
Endocrine Abstracts
"Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology."

Pain

IASP International Association for the Study of Pain
An international, multidisciplinary, non-profit professional association dedicated to furthering research on pain and improving the care of patients with pain. Membership in IASP is open to scientists, physicians, dentists, psychologists, nurses, physical therapists, and other health professionals actively engaged in pain research and to those who have special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of pain. Currently IASP has 5600 individual members from 83 countries. They are a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) affiliate of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Worldwide Congress on Pain Sponsored by Dannemiller Memorial Educational Foundation

Epilepsy

Alzheimer & Dementia

Alzheimer's Association Home Page
The oldest and largest national voluntary health organization dedicated to research for the causes, cure, and prevention of Alzheimer's disease and to providing education and support services to Alzheimer's patients, their families and caregivers.
Alzheimer Society of Canada - Société Alzheimer du Canada
"The latest information on Alzheimer Disease, related dementias, caregiving, support, research, treatment, and Alzheimer Society of Canada programs and services."
Dementia Web
A source of information, advice, education, research findings and support for: Patients, Carers, Doctors, and other Professionals. Supported by The Dementia Research Group, CANDID (Counselling and Diagnosis in Dementia), The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, The Institute of Neurology and Imperial College School of Medicine at St. Mary's.
Washington University Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), St, Louis, Missouri, USA. The AL is made possible, in part, through a grant from the National Institute on Aging."

Internet Resources

On-line Journals

Archives of Neurology Homepage
"The mission of the Archives of Neurology is to publish scientific information primarily important to those physicians caring for people with neurologic disorders but also for those interested in the structure and function of the normal and diseased nervous system."
The Journal of Neuroscience Online the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience.
The Clinical Neuropsychologist The official journal of the American Academy of Clinical Neurophysiology
Journal Watch Neurology
Edited and reviewed by more than 80 physicians, JWatch regularly combs 180 medical journals for important findings in Neurology.

Consumer Resources

NeurologyChannel.com - Your Neurology Community
"NeurologyChannel.com offers information concerning the nervous system and its various debilitating conditions, from epilepsy to Parkinson's disease. We offer one of the most extensive and thorough lists of conditions available to readers in search of medical insight."

On-line Journals

Consumer Resources

Other web sites with extensive links