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NINDS National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - Brain Basics: Know Your Brain - Cerebral Cortex

NINDS: What other conditions are associated with cerebral palsy?

Myoclonus Information Page at National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke NINDS

Information and news on study funded by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) helps explain why newborn brain responds differently to anticonvulsant medications.

NINDS Febrile Seizures Fact Sheet

NINDS Release - Study Finds Psychiatric Disorders are Common in People with Cerebellar Degeneration

NINDS Hydrocephalus Information Page - Definition, treatment, prognosis, research, clinical trials, organizations and additional resources rom MEDLINE Plus

Hydrocephalus Fact Sheet at National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeNINDS - Definition, symptoms, causes, prognosis, types of hydrocephalus, treatment and research

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke NINDS - Neurological Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke NINDS Orthopedic surgery and cerebral palsy

NINDS Publication - Study March 1996

The mission is to reduce the burden of neurological disease. Conducts, fosters, coordinates, and guides research on the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological disorders and stroke, and supports basic research in related scientific areas. Provides grants-in-aid to public and private institutions and individuals in fields related to its areas of interest, including research project, program project, and research center grants.Operates a program of contracts for the funding of research and research support efforts in selected areas of institute need. Provides fellowships to increase scientific expertise in neurological fields. Conducts a diversified program of intramural and collaborative research. Collects and disseminates research information related to neurological disorders

Online brochure describing what Cerebral Palsy is, its causes, its treatments, and how it might possibly be prevented.

The first comprehensive comparative effectiveness clinical trial of three widely used anti-seizure drugs for childhood absence epilepsy - the most common form of epilepsy in kids - has established an evidence-based approach for initial drug therapy. Published March 4 in the New England Journal of Medicine*, data from the double-blind, randomized, comparative clinical trial fill a large information gap in the treatment of childhood absence epilepsy, also known as "petit mal" epilepsy. The research, which identifies important differences between drugs in seizure control and side effects, is expected to impact how physicians select and monitor initial therapy for children with the disorder and ultimately lead to improved outcomes.

In the new study, researchers led by Maiken Nedergaard, M.D., D.MSc., of the University of Rochester , showed that glutamate produced by astrocytes can trigger seizures.

Cerebral Palsy At National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - Cerebral Palsy Types - Ataxic Cerebral Palsy

Information on Stem Cell Research

Government sponsored effort designed to provide early incentives that encourage and facilitate the discovery of new therapeutic agency.

Study to create a bio-repository of blood samples from patients and healthy subjects who are participating in NINDS motor learning studies. A variety of genes that may affect motor learning are being increasingly identified, and variations among these genes, referred to as polymorphisms, may help explain individual differences.

NINDS sponsored study will examine how certain language skills, such as naming objects, understanding spoken language and reading are organized in the brain and how they are affected by seizures.