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Coma Recovery Association, Inc.
ComaCARE ( South Africa ) "is a new Not for Profit (NPO) initiative of concerned health and human rights professionals, care givers and family members, moved to improve and enhance the current provision of coma care in our society. It is inspired by the belief that people in coma are in meaningful life processes" terrisfight.org RIP American Academy of Neurology "The American Academy of Neurology is a medical specialty society established to advance the art and science of neurology, and thereby promote the best possible care for patients with neurological disorders" Society for Neuroscience "The Society for Neuroscience is the world's largest organization of scientists and physicians dedicated to understanding the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system. The goals of the Society are to: Advance the understanding of the nervous system by bringing together scientists of various backgrounds and by encouraging research in all aspects of neuroscience. Promote education in the neurosciences. Inform the public about results and implications of new research."
Neurologylinx.com "Neurologylinx.com - The Most Current Neurology News for Physicians and Health Professionals, delivered from Premier Medical Journals and Online News Source. Neurologylinx.com is a free, fast, and easy-to-use Internet Web site designed to keep professionals like you informed of daily medical developments. Every morning, we aggregate the top neurology articles from thousands of premier medical journals and categorize this information into 20 subspecialties, such as Dementia and Neurosurgery. Physicians have told us that Neurologylinx.com makes it easy for them to stay current in their field by putting them just a click away from real-time information sources." G-Therapy "is a unique combination of herbal extracts in potentised form and body salts. This formulation has shown beneficial effects on motor and higher cortical functions of the brain. The body salts bring about the necessary changes in neuro transmission while the herbal extracts act as a catalyst. Conceived by Dr. Gunvant Oswal, on the basic principals of pharmacology of Ayurveda and Sookshmachikitsa, the formulation is in the form of sweet pills, has sublingual absorption, is safe and compatible with conventional therapies like Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, anti convulsant medicines, etc." Dr. Eddys Integrated Medical Clinic & Ayurveda School (Thailand) "Our Integrated Medical Clinic and Ayurveda School is a unique healthcare facility, combining the strengths and knowledge of both traditional western and alternative medicine in a holistic manner." Ranchos Los Amigos Levels of Cognitive Recovery from cmu.edu Trauma Scoring Systems - Glasgow from trauma.org The Charles A. Dana Foundation Researching the mind with Nobel prize recipients Dana Alliance - Brain Connections This pocket reference is now online National Health Information Center National Institutes of Health (NIH) Division of Neurology Naval Medical Center Site rarely responds New York State Department of Health Living Wills and Advanced Directives Brain Injury and Brain Death Resources Definition of Coma and Persistent Vegetative State Yahoo! Health:Diseases and Conditions:Coma Yahoo! Health:Diseases and Conditions:Brain Injury Yahoo! Health:Diseases and Conditions:Brain Injury:Organizations Open Directory Support Groups Neuroscience at About.com Contains vast amounts of information. www-hsl.mcmaster.ca Brain Injury Links Includes Canadian links Brain Injury site listing at Hotbot Coma - Diseases & Conditions Center at stayhealthy.com "Find information on many diseases, from Albinism to Vitiligo and conditions ranging from Acne to Sports Injuries." The National Rehabilitation Information Center Librarian's Picks: Traumatic Brain Injury Brain Injury Association of Minnesota The Waikato Head Injury Society The Perspectives Network The Perspectives Network, Inc.'s primary focus is positive communication between persons with brain injury, family members / caregivers / friends of persons with brain injury, those many professionals who treat persons with brain injury and community members in order to create positive changes and enhance public awareness and knowledge of acquired/traumatic brain injury. The Park Shelter and Safe Haven Assists individuals and families in their quest for finding real time services in times of emotional and/or physical need. South Nassau Communities Hospital Where our monthly support group meetings are held. Cortland Community Reentry Program, Inc. - Cortland, NY "We specialize in rehabilitation of brain injured individuals and a wide range of personalized services for those individuals. We now offer a Drivers Evaluation program which measures an individual's cognitive skills to return to driving." UCSD Division of Neurological Surgery Academic Medical Center Doctors online South Shore Neurologic Associates (SSNA) "provides comprehensive Neurologic care for clinical evaluation, diagnostic testing, clinical management and therapeutic intervention for numerous neurologic disorders in a personal, compassionate, affordable, and comprehensive manner in several easily accessible key locations in Suffolk County: Bay Shore, Patchogue, Riverhead and Southampton, Long Island, New York." Neurology On-Line Mark Herring, M.D., Neurologist - Springfield, Oregon Neurol.Net - Neurology Web Site Clifford G. Andrew, M.D., Ph.D., Neurologist - Severna Park, Maryland Traumatic Brain Injury Survival Guide by Dr. Glen Johnson, Clinical Neuropsychologist - Traverse City, MI Neuromuscular Consultants Oakland, CA They have a speciality chart and the doctors' Curriculum Vitae online. American Academy of Family Physicians Neurofeedback links courtesy of Dr. Mom - http://www.geocities.com/muriel_drmom
International Dana Alliance includes links to International Agencies The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential "The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential are international in scope, serving the children of the world. Except for our European Institute in Fauglia, Italy; sister organizations in Rio de Janeiro and Barbacena, Brazil; and The Doman KenkyushoTM in Tokyo, Japan, there are no other branches or affiliates of The Institutes anywhere in the world. The world headquarters is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, with offices in Kobe, Japan, and Mexico City, Mexico. The Institutes regularly gives courses in Philadelphia, Italy, Japan, and Mexico." Coma-Reveil - A coma site in France Oui - Translated (AltaVista) Neurowetenschappen: Hersenen en Gedrag. Neurowetenschappen: Hersenen en Gedrag. Dutch sites Hirnverletzungen Dutch Nursing Specialties University of Technology, Sydney International Brain Injury Association Links Internet Disability Resources for Rehabilitation Counselors & Consumers Links for Information on Coma and Anoxic Brain Injury (ABI) Waiting while someone is in a coma. This site is run by lawyers. TRI Online Disability Links - Internet Resources Advice from medical experts at allexperts.com Resource Information Guide For Adults and Children AccessLife.com "provides news and sports, travel information, peer-support and medical products for individuals in the disability community." Chat / Support OnLine support group meetings, Wednesday's 5:30 - 7:30 pm, pst at headinjury.com Comatose! "Comatose Medical Forums at Comatose.org is a web site built of community forums that cover a variety of medical issues. Feel free to post your story or share information in any of the communities. This site serves as a support group for those with Coma experiences, ARDS, SJS, Joint Replacements, and other problems. This site also serves as a portal for those interested in learning more about this subject matter." Studies 1997 Study shows cooling the brain hastens coma recovery Early and aggressive treatment of medically intractable cerebral vasospasm with pentobarbital coma, cerebral angioplasty and ICP reduction Neurosurg Focus 5 (4):Article 7, 1998 HBOT Hyperbaric Services of America Locations in Great Neck, NY and East Hampton, NY. "We treat a number of conditions including Traumatic Brain Injury, Coma, Cerebral Palsy, and Stroke. Our hyperbaric nurses are experienced in a variety of conditions and age groups. Our facility will be doing a speech at the conference on June 8, 2000." Ocean Hyperbaric Center "The Ocean Hyperbaric Center is believed to be the original center specializing in the neurological applications of hyperbaric oxygenation and the potentially recoverable brain. Our referral services are on a world-wide basis. Many of our patients seen are those in which the attending physicians have said that there is no hope." Rapid Recovery Hyperbarics We have dedicated ourselves to bringing you and your loved ones the best in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). Our goal is to assist you in the healing process and to do so in a loving, caring, comfortable and safe environment. We welcome you to our home on the Internet and invite you to look around. Susan and Pat Rodriguez, Owners. Rapid Recovery Hyperbarics, 1455 N Waterman Ave, #125, San Bernardino CA 92404, Telephone: 909-889-7626 The Yutsis Center For Integrative Medicine Brooklyn, NY "Hyperbaric oxygen therapy as well as nutritional medicine and physical therapy are combined into the treatment protocol by our group of medical professionals, who specialize in complementary medicine." Personal Sites Brent Partridge's Website "We sat backed and waited for Brent to return so we can go home as the wind had not been that strong to fly and we were to return home. To the left of me I saw a youngster go down the hill and then I heard those fateful words " He's fallen". Sam scrambled down and the next words I heard were "He's still alive "…………. Call the emergency services. I ran along the footpath at the top of the hill and asked two youngsters to please phone the emergency services." A Miracle for Kimmie " Kimmie is now out of her coma and has gone home from rehab August 7th! We've watched a miracle as it has unfolded...and are still watching it daily. Please read Kimmie's story, including all updates (in order)...if you want an inspiring story of love, hope, personal triumph, and miracles!" {Kim's Aunt also posted updates on our prayer page - she's a sweet lady} LIVING MEMORIES "During his workday as a Wilmington police officer, Larry Redding was involved in a near-fatal car crash. Not even expected to live, he remained comatose for weeks following the accident. To the amazement of his doctors and family, Larry emerged from the coma, and set out to regain his physical and mental strength. The following series of photographs illustrate his struggle and triumph." Why I talk to comatose patients. "The news of Henry Baker's admission to intensive care distressed me. Henry, a retired executive whom I'd treated for a neurogenic bladder, had been my patient and friend for many years. His family had known mine for three generations. Henry was a delightful old fellow: Despite parkinsonism that had diminished his mobility, he retained an active mind and a lively sense of humor." Coma Patient Help Sue's mom left a legacy that will help both coma patients and their families. Update on Leah " On Monday December 13 around 7:35 AM Leah was Driving to school on a one way that intersected with Medicine Lake Ridge Road. She was struck on the driver’s side door. She was immediately rushed to North Memorial Hospital. She was in a coma and has suffered brain trauma. Leah is doing well. She is recovering slowly but nicely. " Coma Diaries On May 27, 1999, my husband was hit by a car and has been in a coma ever since. I am educating myself on brain injuries and comas as much as possible. I have started this web page to hopefully meet others who are/were in this situation, who want to learn or can teach through support and education. The Harold Kennel information page Maintained by Harold's sister in New York City, Mary Ellen Kennel, and will be updated regularly. The Kennel family, including the extended family, wishes to thank everyone for their prayers and many kind deeds. If we were to list all the kind acts and all the names of everyone who has reached out to us during this most unfortunate time, the names would fill many pages. ... More than one miracle has allowed my brother to make it. Misc. MOVE International MOVE International is dedicated to helping children and adults with severe disabilities sit, stand and walk. MOVE International was born out of a need to improve the quality of life for people with severe disabilities. This is achieved through instruction and adaptive equipment that enhances independent mobility. MOVE (Mobility Opportunities Via Education) is an educational curriculum, using a team approach, to help people with severe physical disabilities improve their mobility skills. A letter written to a Congresswoman National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. (NORD) Touch Research Institute Home Page Massage NCOCD: Nassau County Office of Cultural Development at Chelsea Center Health and Medical Search Engines healthfinder(tm) - healthfinder.gov : - a gateway consumer health and human services information web site. A service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services  The National Women's Health Information Center A Project of The Office on Women's Health in the Department of Health and Human Services Books & Tapes COMA, A HEALING JOURNEY: A Guide for Family, Friends and Helpers In COMA, A HEALING JOURNEY, Dr. Mindell first explains the medical aspects of coma in lay terms, and then goes on to present basic techniques and skills for interacting with people in comatose states. She follows this with an in-depth training guide for professional caregivers. She concludes with case studies from actual practice. Consciousness / Parapsychology / Transpersonal Psychology TBI Alternatives BoomerNet LIFE AS IT SHOULD BE "This two video tape set is written, produced and presented by Tom Tolbert. Tom is a fifty year old marketing expert, ex-business owner, former Hollywood stuntman and ex-athlete. After he survived a severe ruptured brain aneurysm, he was unable to find any books or tapes offering some insight to the recuperation and recovery process. Learning to walk and talk again, Tom vowed to help others return to "Life As It Should Be"". Tom was comatose for two weeks in 1994. Airlift Links NPATH: National Patient Air Transportation Helpline Children's Air Transport for Life  
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