NINDS - a Brain-Recording Device that Melts into Place - The technology could pave the way for better devices to monitor and control seizures, and to transmit signals from the brain past damaged parts of the spinal cord.
"These implants have the potential to maximize the contact between electrodes and brain tissue, while minimizing damage to the brain. They could provide a platform for a range of devices with applications in epilepsy, spinal cord injuries and other neurological disorders," said Walter Koroshetz, M.D., deputy director of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of the National Institutes of Health.
The mission of the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network is to dramatically improve the lives of kids suffering from hydrocephalus by conducting important and field-changing, multi-center clinical research.
The Hydrocephalus Association provides support, education and advocacy for people whose lives have been touched by hydrocephalus and the professionals who work with them. We strive to ensure that families are empowered with educational materials, informed about the latest research, and have access to quality health care.
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
Cerebrospinal Fluid Research is an open access, peer-reviewed, online journal that considers manuscripts on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and all brain barrier systems in health and disease.
Several federal laws are designed to protect your child's educational rights. If your child has a learning disability (LD), he or she may qualify for additional protections. As a parent, it is important for you to understand these rights so you can advocate for your child.
LD.org - Special Education Scorecards - The National Center for Learning Disabilities has issued special education scorecards for every state in the nation. See how your state scores!
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