Information and support for families dealing with this disease in infancy, childhood, or adolescence. Includes fact sheets, directories of related news reports, and research articles, as well as mailing lists for families and teenaged survivors.
A non-profit organisation offering support for affected children and their families. Explains the different types of stroke and the disabilities that may result, as well as research news and current treatment options.
Provides an overview of the condition in neonates, children and adolescents, with possible causes, effects, and potential for recovery.
Article discusses research findings that strokes in Canadian children are more common than previously thought.
Explains the causes and consequences of stroke in children, and how these differ from adult disease. Also provides information on current research and rehabilitation programs.
Outlines how the Hospital for Sick Children in Canada is undertaking research into the causes and management of this disease.
Original article from The New England Journal of Medicine presents a study into the causes and effects of blood clots in the neonatal brain. [Free registration required for full text.]
Peer-reviewed article from the Archives of Disease in Childhood proposes essential investigations and management of this condition, with a description of the symptoms and possible causes.
An article from the Journal of the Duval County Medical Society ( Florida, USA ) covers clinical presentation, etiologies, diagnosis, and treatment. Includes suggested tests and alternative diagnoses to consider.
Describes causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention, as well as offering a fact sheet to download.
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