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NEUROLOGY RESOURCES

American Academy of Neurology 
A professional organization focused on continuing medical education; has an advocacy component and eLibrary.

National Brain Tumor Foundation 
NBTF is a national nonprofit 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."

National Brain Tumor Society 
Merging with the National Brain Tumor Foundation, this group is focused on serving and supporting patients. Launches in fall 2008.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
A government agency and a component of the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Public Health Service. It is the leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system. Its mission is to reduce the burden of neurological. Links to dozens of web sites related to neurological disorders, research, news and events.

Neurology Channel
Developed and monitored by board-certified physicians, neurologychannel provides comprehensive, reliable information about conditions that affect the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles), such as stroke (brain attack), Alzheimer's disease, chronic fatigue, carpal tunnel, ADHD, brain cancer, cerebral palsy, and back pain. It is a medical information website of Healthcommunities.com, Inc.