Neurology

MEDICAL MATRIX Topic Editor Neil Busis, MD

Chief, Division of Neurology Director, Neurodiagnostic Laboratory Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine NEUROSCIENCES ON THE INTERNET - http://www.neuroguide.com/

Searches

• Medline Free Full Text Articles Search - "Central Nervous System Agents"
  Free, full-text, English language, journal articles indexed in Medline with "Central Nervous System Agents" as a subject focus.
• Medline Free Full Text Articles Search - "Nervous System Diseases"
  Free, full-text journal articles indexed in Medline with "Nervous System Diseases" as a subject focus.
• Medline Free Full Text Journals Search - "Neurology"
  Free, full-text, English language, clinically-focused journal articles indexed in Medline with "Neurology" as a subject focus.
• Nervous System Diseases at Medical Matrix
  An annotated, ranked, peer-reviewed index of resources for diseases managed by neurologists. The site is categorized by the National Library of Medicine's MeSH classification system.

News

• Clinical Neurology News
  An independent newspaper published monthly that reaches over 15,000 neurologists.
• CNS News
  REG A publication which offers the latest clinical news and educational reviews regarding nervous system disorders. McMahon Publishing Group. Free registration.
• Medpage Today Medical News - Neurology
  Professional-level analysis of breaking medical stories widely reported in the consumer media. Physicians and other healthcare professionals obtain free CME credits by completing associated educational programs.
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Press Releases
  Current and archived press releases, news, reports of research, statements, and meeting summaries. Na .
• NeurologyLinx.com
  REG Provides regularly updated links to abstracts and, if available, full text articles released at respected online sources such as the New England Journal of Medicine or the Journal of the American Medical Association. Presented as one of MDLinx.com's suite of medical specialty news web sites. Free registration.
• Neurologic Disorders News at Doctor's Guide
  Medical and pharmaceutical industry news, product announcements, and research developments from conferences, journals, and newswires. PSL Consulting Group, Inc. .
• Science Daily News - Neurology
  News releases regarding medical research developments from universities, the National Science Foundation, NASA, and other scientific institutions. These announcements present new discoveries in therapeutics and disease management. ScienceDaily Magazine.
• Neurology at NewsTrove.com
  A directory of headline weblinks to US newspaper articles on Neurology.
• Neurology News from Online Medical News
  A directory of weblinks to sites that offer specialty-related news for medical professionals and patients.
• Neuroscience Daily Science News Updates from BrightSurf
  A directory of news stories and press releases about scientific events and discoveries. Includes annotated links for additional background material. Updated daily.
• Topix.net Psychiatry and Neurology News
  News stories emerging on the Internet from online newspapers and magazines.

Full Text / MultiMedia

• BrainWork
  A neuroscience newsletter that offers illustrated updates and in-depth articles about brain for the general public. 2000-present. Free access to full text, in PDF format. Published by the Dana Alliance.
• Neuroexam.com
  An interactive site providing streaming video demonstrations for all parts of the neurological examination, as well as detailed explanations including the anatomical basis and interpretation of each part of the exam. Sinauer Associates, Publishers.
• Neurology Reviews
  Presents clinical trends and emerging news, meeting reports, case reports, and research updates with a focus on practical approaches to treating neurologic disorders. 2000-present. Clinicians Group, A Jobson Company.
• Neuromuscular Disease Center at Washington University
  Presents outlines and hyperlinked briefs on neuromuscular system, disorders, and syndromes. Text notes and illustrations cover pathophysiology, symptoms, neuromuscular evaluation, diagnosis, laboratory and antibody testing, treatment options. Includes large collection of patient information with links to related web sites. Searchable. Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis.
• "Nervous System" Powerpoint Lectures
  "Nervous System" Powerpoint lectures collected by the Google search service.
• Council for Excellence in Neuroscience Education
  CME slideshows in psychiatry, neurology and long-term care.
• Diagnostic Test Search at Athena
  An interactive interface that suggests assays based on submitted neurologic signs or symptoms. The interface allows database searches by disease type, symptom, disorder, test name, and keywords. Athena Diagnostics, Inc.
• Neurology India
  A quarterly publication of Neurological Society of India.
• Neuroscience Tutorial
  An illustrated guide to the essentials of clinical neuroscience for a first-year course for medical students. The Washington University School of Medicine.
• Best Practice of Medicine- Neurology
  $  REG A comprehensive, continually updated reference designed to quickly answer the questions of busy clinicians. Fee registration. Fee transactions. Free trial.
• Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience
  A quaterly publication that serves as an interface between clinical neuropsychiatry and the neurosciences by providing state-of-the art information and original insights into relevant clinical, biological and therapeutic aspects.
• Fetal and Young Child Nervous System at Iowa
  The illustrated story of the development and maldevelopment of the brain that covers subjects such as brain embryogenesis, postnatal brain development, and neural tube defects. University of Iowa.
• Flash Card Exchange - Neurology
  Reviews of clinical topics with "clickable" questions and answers. The "flashcards" are posted by worldwide medical students as study tools.
• Medslides Neurology Powerpoint Slideshows
  A collection of slideshows authored by medical faculty and clinicians.
• Diseases of the Nervous System at Indiana University
  A series of review papers, on a variety of nervous system diseases, produced by first year medical students as part of a Medical Neurobiology course. Indiana University School of Medicine .
• Neuroscience-Net
  REG In electronic-only format scholarly journal devoted to publishing research in basic and clinical neuroscience. Scientific Design and Information, Inc. Free registration.
• Online Tutorials in Neurology
  Includes text with images on selected neurological disorders. Dept. of Clinical Neurosciences, School of Medicine, The University of Birmingham, UK.

Journals

• Neurology
  $  REG Clinical and research articles, editorials, brief communications, neuroimages, and reviews of neurological disorders, neuroscience, and related fields. This is the official Journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Neurology is considered by "Brandon/Hill" to be an essential resource for the small medical library and the best initial journal purchase in the field of Neurology. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Search&term=%220028-3878%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
• Annals of Neurology
  $  REG Original articles, editorials, bief communications, letters, and news and comments on the human nervous system and human neurological disorders. This journal is considered to be a "Brandon/Hill" essential resource for small medical libraries. Official journal of the American Neurological Association and the Child Neurology Society. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=PureSearch&db=journals&details_term=Annals%20of%20Neurology%20[All%20Fields] Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts.
• Archives of Neurology
  $  REG Publishes original contributions, editorials, reviews, observations, images, notes in history of neurology, book reviews, and calendar of events. Free access to TOCs, abstracts, and selected full text articles, 1998-present. This is a "Brandon/Hill" essential resource for small medical libraries. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Arch+Neurol%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. American Medical Association.
• Brain - A Journal of Neurology
  $  REG Publishes editorials, original reports of clinical and experimental research, review articles, and book reviews. Free access to TOCs, and abstracts, 1982-present. Free access to selected full text articles, 1997-present. Free subscription to eTOCs. Searchable. Fee registration for full text. Oxford University Press and HighWire Press.
• Brain Pathology
  $  REG A scholarly journal which offers reviews, editorials, research articles, symposia, case reports, and letters. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1996-present, and full text 1998-present. Official Journal of The International Society of Nauropathology. Fee registration. Free abstracts. ISN Neuropath Press.
• Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry
  Publishes original papers, reviews, editorials, short reports, historical notes and letters. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1975-present. Access to full text restricted to subscribers, free after one year, 1997-present. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22J+Neurol+Neurosurg+Psychiatry%22[Jour]. BMJ Publishing Group.
• Neurology India
  Publishes original articles, reviews, case reports, and letters related to clinical practice in neurology, 1999-present. Full text in PDF format. Searchable. Official journal of the the Neurological Society of India.
• Stroke
  $  REG Original contributions, reviews, comments, and opinions on stroke and related disorders. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1975-present. Free access to full text after one year. Free subscription to eTOCs. Searchable. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Stroke%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association. Published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
• The Lancet Neurology
  REG Publishes original articles, news notes, and reviews on all aspects of nervous system diseases and new developments in neurologic sciences. Free access to TOCS, abstracts, and full text, May 2002-present. Free registration. The Lancet Publishing Group.
• Acta Neuropathologica
  $  REG Original articles, reviews, and short communications dealing with the pathology of nervous tissue and pathogenesis of neurological diseases. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1994-present. Access to full text restricted to subscribers, 1996-present. Official organ of the World Federation of Neurology. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Acta+Neuropathol+(Berl)%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Springer Verlag.
• Annual Reviews of Neuroscience
  $  REG High quality review articles reporting research in neuroscience. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1996-present. Access to full text restricted to subscribers, 1997-present. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Annu+Rev+Neurosci%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Annual Reviews and Stanford University's HighWire Press.
• BioMedCentral Neurology
  An online journal which publishes free, full text, peer-reviewed original research articles on all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis and management of neurologic disorders.
• Brain Pathology Online
  $ Publishes original research articles, reviews, historical notes, case reports, meeting reports, and book reviews focused on pathology and mechanisms of diseases of the nervous system. Each issue contains also a symposium on a specific topic compiled by a guest editor. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1997-present. Access to full text restricted to ISN members and subscribers 1998-present. Official journal of the International Society of Neuropathology. Subscription fee. ISN Neuropath Press.
• Brain, Behavior, & Immunity
  $  REG Publishes original research reports on interactions between the brain and the immune system, circardian rhythms, stress and immune function, and psychoneuroimmunology. 1993-present. Access to full text requires subscription or pay-per-view access through IDEALOnDemand service. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Brain+Behav+Immun%22[Jour]. Fee registration. Free abstracts. Academic Press.
• Cerebrovascular Diseases
  $  REG Publishes original contributions, reviews, case reports, and meeting reports related to stroke and cerebrovascular diseases. Free access to TOCs and abstracts. Access to full text restricted to subscribers, 1996-present. Official journal of the European Stroke Council. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Cerebrovasc+Dis%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. S.Karger AG.
• Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology
  Publishes original articles, case reports, letters, and book reviews related to research and clinical aspects of pediatric neurology. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1999-present. Searchable. Official Journal of the British Paediatric Neurology Association and the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine. Cambridge University Press.
• European Neurology
  $  REG Publishes original papers, reviews, case reports, and reports on new techniques related to clinical aspects, and biochemical and neuropathological research of diseases of nervous system and muscles. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1996-present. Free subscription to eTOCs. Fee registration for full text. S.Karger AG.
• European Spine Journal from Spine Society of Europe (SSE)
  $  REG Original research reports, editorials, and case reports related to spine surgery, neurology, biomechanics, and diagnostic procedures in spinal disorders. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1998-present. Free subscription to eTOCs. Official publication of the Spine Society of Europe. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Eur+Spine+J%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Springer Verlag.
• Experimental Brain Research
  $  REG Publishes original articles, reviews, and research notes on all aspects of experimental research of the central and peripheral nervous system. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1997-present. Free subscription to eTOCs. Fee registration for full text. Springer Verlag.
• GLIA
  $  REG A peer-reviewed journal which publishes articles dealing with all aspects of glial structure and function. Supplements include meeting abstacts. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1996-present. Access to full text restricted to subscribers, 1997-present. Fee registration for full text. Wiley-Liss, Inc.
• Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology
  $ Publishes original, peer-reviewed articles, reviews, photoessays, editorials, letters, and NAMOS news related to neurologic, inflammatory, and neoplastic conditions affecting the oculomotor and visual system. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 2001-present. Official journal of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society. Fee transactions. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
• Journal of Neurochemistry
  $  REG Publishes original research articles and reviews related to the molecular, chemical, and cellular biology of the nervous system. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1965-present. Access to full text restricted to subscribers, 1999-present. Free subscription to eTOCs. Searchable. International Society for Neurochemistry. Fee registration for full text.
• Movement Disorders
  $  REG Publishes reviews, original articles, brief report, clinical/scientific notes, historical reports, meeting abstracts, and patient/imaging briefs on all aspects or movement disorders, such as parkinsonism, tremor, dystonia, and ataxia. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1999-present. Official Journal of the Movement Disorders Society. Fee registration for full text. Wiley & Sons.
• Muscle & Nerve
  $  REG An international and interdisciplinary publication of original contributions concerning studies of the muscle, the peripheral motor, sensory and autonomic neurons, and the central nervous system in health and disease. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1996-present. Access to full text restricted to subscribers. Official Journal of the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Fee registration for full text. John Wiley & Sons.
• Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology
  $ An electronic peer-reviewed journal which publishes clinical and research articles, reviews and comments covering human neurology, neuroscience, and related topics. Free access to abstracts and selected full text, 1996-present. Official journal of the American Academy of Clinical Neurophysiology. Subscription fee. The MIT Press.
• Neuropsychopharmacology
  $  REG An official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology. Publishes original articles, reviews, and brief reports related to brain, behavior and properties of agents acting within the central nervous system. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1999-present. Fee registration for full text. Elsevier Science.
• Parkinsonism & Related Disorders
  $  REG Publishes original research reports, review papers, case studies, short communications, and news reporting results of basic and clinical research related to Parkinsonism, Essential Tremor or related movement disorders. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1995-present. Official publication of the World Federation of Neurology Research Committee on Parkinsonism and Related Disorders. Fee registration for full text. Elsevier Science.
• Seminars in Neurology
  $  REG Publishes reviews and original articles on pivotal topics in contemporary neurology, and practical tips for managing diagnostic and therapeutic problems. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 2000-present. Fee registration for full text. Thieme Medical Publishers.
• Seminars of Neurology
  $ Each issue covers new and emerging area in neurology offering practical tips for managing diagnostic and therapeutic problems in nervous system diseases. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 2000-present. Free access to selected articles through Medscape http://www.medscape.com/viewpublication/142_about Subscription fee. George Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart.
• Spine
  $  REG An International Journal for the Study of the Spine. Publishes original articles, editorials, case reports, and letters related to the spine and spinal disorders. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1996-present. Official journal of the Argentine Society for the Study of Spine Pathology and other international spine societies. Fee registration for full text. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
• Synapse
  Publishes articles concerned with all aspects of synaptic structure and function, including neurotransmitters, neuropeptides, neuromodulators, receptors, etc. Free access to TOCs and abstracts 1996-present. Access to full text restricted to subscribers. John Wiley & Sons.
• Neurology Journals at Medbioworld
  A comprehensive directory of weblinks for journals in this specialty.
• The International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology
  $ Research reports and short communications focused on existing and new agents used in neuro-psychopharmacology, neuroendocrinology and neuropsychology. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1998-present. Official journal of the Collegium Internationale Neuro-Psychopharmacologicum. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Int+J+Neuropsychopharmacol%22[Jour]. Fee transactions. Cambridge University Press.
• Current Opinion in Neurobiology
  $  REG Publishes reviews, editorials, articles selected from current literature annotated by experts, and paper alerts. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1994-present. Free subscription to eTOCs. Searchable. Free registration. Fee transactions. BioMedNet.
• Developmental Neuroscience
  $ A multidisciplinary journal publishing original research papers and reviews of basic and clinical studies covering all stages of vertebrate and human development. Subscription fee. Free abstracts. S.Karger AG, Basel.

Textbooks

• eMedicine Neurology Medical Reference
  A carefully edited and constantly updated online multimedia textbook that offers disease synopses, images, pathophysiology, clinical findings, symptoms, and differential diagnosis. eMedicine.com Inc.
• Headache Cybertext
  Current textbook on the diagnosis, classification, and treatment of headaches that incorporates graphics and animation. Includes case reports and links to other headache sites. SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse.
• Neurological Medicine Pocketbook
  A concise up-to-date resource for neurology residents, as well as students and residents on neurology electives. The approach to and management of common neurological consults/referrals is reviewed.
• Neurology - Family Practice Notebook
  A section from an ongoing compendium of the diagnosis and management of common medical problems seen in Family Practice. Family Practice Notebook, LLC.
• NeuroReview
  An educational resource for medical trainees which includes concise, outline-format study notes on neurologic embryology, anatomy, physiology, and common neurological disorders. Covers trauma, infectious diseases, and pediatric disorders. Nalin Gupta MD, Department of Pediatrics, University of Chicago and James Rutka at the University of Toronto.
• The Beth Israel Medical Housestaff Manual - Neurology
  A section from a succinct and useful reference, updated for the year 2000, for major neurologic clinical problems encountered in the hospital. The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
• The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy: Neurologic Disorders
  A chapter from the world's most widely read medical textbook which covers the etiology, signs & symptoms, laboratory tests, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and prognosis of various neurologic diseases. Searchable, with hypertext links to related chapters. Merck & Co., Inc.
• University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook - Neurology
  A chapter, from this handbook of outpatient and inpatient medicine, that covers the diagnosis and treatment of common clinical problems. Authored by Graber, M.D. et al., published by Mosby in 1997. Presented online by the Virtual Hospital, University of Iowa.
• Canadian Medical Examination (MCCQE) 2000 Review Notes- Neurology
  These review notes are an up-to-date, concise and comprehensive review of medical specialty clinical knowledge. The text prepares graduating medical students for certification examination.
• Canadian Medical Examination (MCCQE) 2000 Review Notes- Neurology
  These review notes are an up-to-date, concise and comprehensive review of medical specialty clinical knowledge. The text prepares graduating medical students for certification examination.
• ENotes Neurological Disorders
  A one-stop source for medical information that covers diseases, syndromes, drugs, treatments, therapies, and diagnostic equipment, enhanced with over 100 images.
• Nervous System Diseases Course at Idaho
  Text reviews regarding neurologic structures and related diseases and syndromes. University of Idaho. .
• Neuroscience
  A starting point for undergraduates, medical students, graduate students in the neurosciences, and others who want to understand how the human nervous system operates.
• CHORUS - Nervous System
  The Collaborative Hypertext of Radiology offers disease descriptions that focus on radiologic findings, differential diagnosis, anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Searchable. Medical College of Wisconsin.
• Neurology in Clinical Practice
  $  REG A textbook of medicine which includes the full content of the print edition supplemented with additional online resources. Offers textbook updates, clinical videos, Medline links, and searches. This third edition is authored by Walter G. Bradley, et al. Searchable. Fee registration for full text. Butterworth-Heinemann.

Major Sites / Home Pages

• American Academy of Neurology
  A worldwide professional association of more than 17,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals dedicated to providing the best possible care for patients with neurological disorders. This website includes information about the Academy, clinical and practice information, news, online CME courses, fellowships, a calendar of neurology related events, publications and products, meeting abstracts, guidelines, and career opportunities. Access to selected resources is restricted to members.
• Brain Injury Association of America
  Provides comprehensive information about brain injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation for health professionals, kids & parents, and attorneys. Covers news, research reports, conferences & events, publications, statistical data, a national directory of brain injury rehabilitation services, and links to related Web resources. In English and Spanish.
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
  NINDS conducts and supports research on brain and nervous system disorders. Created by the U.S. Congress in 1950, NINDS is one of the centers that comprise the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This website presents neuroscience news, clinical trials, research programs, and upcoming events.
• National Stroke Association
  Presents information about the Association, news and press releases, publications, programs and products, information about clinical trials, meetings & events, and other professional resources. Also includes a large collection of fact sheets, audio and video lectures for patients, and survivor & caregiver resources.
• Neurology at Merckmedicus.com
  REG Selected weblinks to free, high quality, full text resources relevant to this specialty: clinical textbooks, news, and journal articles. Free registration is limited to physicians and healthworkers. Sponsored by Merck and Company. Restricted registration or content areas.
• Child Neurology Society
  Tthe preeminent non-profit professional association of pediatric neurologists in the United States, Canada, and worldwide. This website provides information about the Society: news, meetings, practice parameters and statements, and fellowships.
• International Society for Neuropathology
  Presents information about the Society and its activities and history, news and events, membership directory, meetings, publications, an annotated list of national neuropathology societies, and links to related web sites and Brain Pathology journal.
• Medi-Fax.com Canadian Neurosciences Resources
  A collection of neurology-related images, cases, neuro rounds, and fact sheets.
• National Spinal Cord Injury Association
  Presents information about the Association, news & events, fact sheets related to spinal cord injury & disease, special projects, and a large collection of resources related to disability, employment, education, housing, nutrition, personal care, equipment, transportation, etc.
• World Federation of Neurology
  A World Health Organization affiliated professional group which promotes high standards of neurological practice and facilitates research and continuing education. This website describes member societies, meetings, publications and presents educational materials.
• The National Parkinson Foundation
  Presents information about the Foundation and its activities, news, meetings and events, reports of research studies, information for patients, FAQs, and useful links.
• American Academy of Clinical Neurophysiology
  Presents information about the Academy, news, meetings, publications.
• Collegium Internationale Neuro-Psychopharmacologicum
  Presents information about the society, membership information, congresses and regional meetings, news, and publications.
• Neurology Associations at Medbioworld
  A comprehensive directory of weblinks for associations in this specialty.

Procedures

• Lumbar Puncture from CyberAnatomy Tutorials
  Text and videos cover vertebral column anatomy, preparation for a lumbar puncture, administration of local anesthesia, and insertion of the spinal needle into the subarachnoid space. University of Newcastle.
• Neurology Procedure Chapter - Family Practice Notebook
  A section from an ongoing compendium of the diagnosis and management of common medical problems seen in Family Practice. Written by Scott Moses, MD. Family Practice Notebook, LLC.
• The Precise Neurologic Exam at NYU
  Instructs medical students on how to perform a thorough neurological examination. Stresses examination technique, so that the student may perform the exam in a real clinical setting with authority and confidence. Each examining maneuver is photographed clearly, with a concise, relevant discussion.
• Webmedtechnology Online Educational Videos: Lumbar Puncture
  A step-by-step procedure video.
• NeuroLogic Exam: An Anatomical Approach
  REG An award-winning set of hundreds of videoclips. University of Nebraska and Utah. Free registration.
• Neurologic Examination at the University of Utah
  A review of the neurologic exam includes text and videos.
• Neurologic Examination at University of Florida
  Covers basic steps and procedures of neurologic examination as part of an online basic clinical skills course for medical students. Written by Richard Rathe, MD, University of Florida.
• Neuromusculoskeletal Exam Video at North Carolina
  A well-designed video that familiarizes medical students with physicial examination steps in diagnosing disease conditions. University of North Carolina.
• Proficient Procedures Procedure Videos
  $ Educates and informs the practitioner and the patient on how the procedure is performed: lumbar puncture, bone marrow aspiration & biopsy, central venous catheterization, arthocentesis, paracentesis, thoracentesis. $4.95 per online video. Fee transactions.

Practice Guidelines / FAQs

• American Academy of Neurology Practice Guidelines
  Clinical practice guidelines that assist AAN members in clinical decision-making.
• Nervous System Diseases Practice Guidelines at the NGC
  Structured summaries of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines drawn from well-regarded organizations. Users can compare competing guidelines' target populations, review methods, and quality of evidence. Links to full text. The National Guideline Clearinghouse is hosted by the U.S. Government Agency for Health Care Policy and Research and supported by the American Medical Association and others
• Neurology Clinical Practice Guidelines at the CMA Infobase
  Search access to clinical practice guidelines from various professional organizations, societies, and institutes. Allows keyword searching and browsing by MeSH and CPG categories. Canadian Medical Association.

Cases

• Brain Pathology Case of the Month at UCLA
  Teaching materials for neuropathologists and others interested in neuropathological lesions. The types of cases range from straight-forward to those which would challenge even the most experienced neuropathologist. This resource was first posted online in April 1996, and its truncated "print" version appeared in the October 1996 issue of Brain Pathology.
• Clinical Case Study Guide for the CNS at Conn
  Case reports with integrated hyperlinks that provide tips on CNS disease recognition and examination. University of Connecticut.
• Baylor Neurology Case of the Month
  Neurology Residents present challenging and interesting cases. Baylor College of Medicine.
• Brain Pathology Cases of the Month
  Detailed versions of case reports published in the "Brain Pathology" journal, with radiographic images, clinical histories, and micrographs. The cases are designed as teaching tools for neuropathologists. International Society of Neuropathology.
• MedWeb Case Database-Neurology Cases
  A series of interactive clinically-based questions to test neurological knowledge. Includes videos and slides. Presented by the School of Medicine, the University of Birmingham, UK.
• Neurology Cases and Files
  Collection of links to neurologic case studies and teaching files intended for use by health care professionals. MedLinks. GeoCities.

Images, Path./Clinical

• The Whole Brain Atlas
  A multimedia project which reviews brain imaging of normal and pathologic brain structures. This atlas integrates clinical information with MR, CT, and nuclear medicine images to provide an overview of stroke, neoplasms, inflammatory and infectious diseases, etc. Harvard Medical School.
• Neuromuscular Pathology & Illustration at Washington U.
  Muscle, nerve, and neuromuscular junction microscopic and gross pathology images with descriptive text. Neuromuscular Disease Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis.
• WebPath CNS Degenerative Diseases
  Short articles with images cover etiology, pathologic changes and diagnosis of CNS disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, ALS and dementia. Department of Pathology, University of Utah.
• WebPath CNS Pathology
  Text and images demonstrating gross and microscopic pathologic findings associated with neurologic disorders. Department od Pathology, University of Utah.
• Brainstem Neuroanatomy at Loyola University
  A large collection of images of the medulla, pons and midbrain. Loyola University Medical Education Network, Chicago.
• Central Nervous System Animations & Tutorial Links
  Moving schematics from medical schools and other sources.

Images, X-Ray

• Neuroradiology Teaching File at Wayne State University
  Images and text descriptions cover normal anatomy, trauma, skull fractures, temporal bone fractures, etc. Wayne State University/ Detroit Medical Center Department of Diagnostic Radiology.
• UCSD Neuroradiology Teaching File Database
  This website contains Neuroradiology post-graduate images and text descriptions for physicians, fellows, and residents in training.
• UCSD Neuroradiology Teaching File Database
  Image with diagnosis and descriptive text.
• Drugs and Neurotransmitters Animations & Tutorial Links
  Moving schematics from medical schools and other sources.
• UNC Neuroradiology Teaching File
  Collection of neuroradiology cases including images, discussion and diagnosis. Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina.

CME

• American Academy of Neurology CME
  A set of articles published in the AAN journal with post-tests. Free to Academy members and subscribers.
• American Academy of Neurology Meeting CME
  REG Annual meeting webcasts, video slides, and transcripts. Free registration.
• CMEList Online CME Sites - Neurology
  A searchable, well-annotated, and constantly-updated directory of web links to online CME opportunities. The directory entries include credit hours, sponsors, cost, lecture format, target audience, and accrediting organization. Bernard Sklar, MD, MS.
• Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery Professional Education
  REG A selection of free, continuously updated CE activities. Offers treatment updates, conference summaries, clinical management courses, and other CME programs, with printable CME certificate. Free registration. Medscape, Inc.
• CENE Council for Excellence in Neuroscience Education CME
  Educational articles in psychiatry, neurology and long-term care.
• Congress Resource Centre - Neurology
  A directory of live meetings, conferences, and courses categorized by specialty, date, and location. Doctor's Guide Publishing Limited. .

Patient Education

• NINDS Neurologic Disorders
  A large collection of publications, fact sheets, and other resources for patients related to various neurological disorders. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH.
• AANOS Patient Education Articles
  Patient education articles on selected topics, by Kazem Fathie, M.D. The American Academy of Neurological and Orthopaedic Surgeons.
• Ask NOAH About: Neurological and Neuromuscular Disorders
  Large collection of links to web sites and resources for patients related to neurological and neuromuscular disorders. New York Online Access to Health, the Metropolitan New York Library Council.
• Best Health Guide - Brain & Nervous System
  Handouts, news and alerts for patients on neurological disorders: Alzheimer's disease, dizzines and vertigo, headache, restless leg, sleep disorders, stroke, tremor, etc.
• Brain and Nervous System from University of Iowa
  A collection of educational materials for patients on selected topics, such as dizziness, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, brain injury, insomnia, neuropsychology tests, anxiety, etc. Virtual Hospital, University of Iowa.
• Brain and Nervous System Handouts at Medem
  Patient education handouts and fact sheets from medical societies, organizations, and institutes. Medem, Inc.
• Heart Disease and Stroke Fact Sheets at Medem
  Fact sheets for patients from medical societies, institutes, and other esteemed organizations. Medem, Inc.
• Mayo Brain & Nervous System Center
  Presents news & features,fact sheets on selected diseases and conditions, interactive tools, and healthy lifestyle planners. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
• Brainnet.org
  Provides patient oriented news and descriptions of selected neurologic disorders, such as autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease. National Foundation for Brain Research.
• NeurologyChannel
  Basic information on the nervous system and related conditions. News, MD and hospital locator, links to selected clinical trials, and forums. Healthcommunities.com.
• Patient Information at Neuroland
  Collection of links to neurology-related Web resources for patients and families; includes associations, short articles, and handouts on common brain, spine, and nerve disorders: brain tumor, dementia, headache, movement disorders, chronic pain, etc.
• The Secret Life of the Brain at PBS
  An archive of resources from a five-part televised series. The program reveals the processes involved in brain development across a lifetime. It was published in 2002 for a general audience. Public Broadcasting Network.

Directories

• Internet Handbook of Neurology
  A directory of weblinks to professional level information on neurological examination, dementia, epilepsy, impaired consciousness, sleep, infection, neuromuscular diseases, stroke, and trauma. Compiled by Katalin Hegedus, MD, PhD, University of Debrecen, Hungary.
• Internet Handbook of Neurology-Movement Disorders
  A large collection of links to Web resources related to movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease, tremor, ataxia, dyskinesia, dystonia, chorea, etc. Compiled by Katalin Hegedus, MD, Department of Neurology, University of Debrecen, Hungary.
• Internet Resources - Neurology Education Links
  A large collection of links to neurology-related Web sites including gross and microsopic images, teaching modules on various neurologic diseases and disorders, case reports, and histology of the central and peripheral nervous system. Department of Neurology, Medical College of Ohio.
• Neuroland
  A directory of links to clinical neurology information including disease briefs, neurology medication monographs, images, case studies, and practice hints. Charles Tuen, M.D.
• The Cerebral Institute of Discovery
  A comprehensive, annotated directory of neurological weblinks that focuses on brain research studies, neuropharmacology, brain injuries, diseases, and brain-related current events. Searchable.
• Human Neurological Diseases at Neuroguide
  An A to Z directory of links to selected websites for health professionals and patients.
• Internet Neuroscience Resources
  A directory of links to brain science related resources. Authored by Eric H. Chudler, Ph.D., University of Washington.
• MedWeb Neurology
  A large collection of links to sites, guides & guidelines, hospitals, academic departments, journals, societies & organizations, news, images, and documents. Allows browsing and searching by keywords. Emory University Health Sciences Center Library.
• Nervous System Diseases at Karolinska Institute
  Comprehensive disease-categorized Internet document links for a professional and lay audience. Karolinska Institute Library, Stockholm.
• Neuro Disease Notes
  A documents link directory concerning neurologic diseases selected for a physician audience. Neuroland.
• Neurosciences on the Internet
  A searchable and browsable index of neuroscience resources available on the Internet. Edited by Neil A. Busis, M.D. Neuroguide.com.
• The Neurology Core Curriculum
  A directory of links to selected Web resources and PubMed abstracts organized by subject in areas of clinical neurology and nervous system diseases. Internet Stroke Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis.
• Child Neurology Home Page at University of Wisconsin
  A directory of links relevant to child neurology issues directed to professionals and patients. Includes links to publications, teaching, research , academia, CME, pharmaceutical information, etc. Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
• Multimedia Medical Reference Library - Neurology
  A directory of links to medical information for health care consumers and medical professionals. Jonathan Tward.

Educational Materials

• Neurophysiology Animations at Western Ontario
  Graphic, narrated, highly developed description of the pathways of Neurophysiology. Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Western Ontario.
• Neurophysiology Animations at Western Ontario
  Medical school level schematics and text on the physiology of the vision, hearing, balance, touch, spinal reflexes, and muscle function. Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Western Ontario.
• Brain Backgrounders
  Articles that answer basic neuroscience questions and offer definitions for common neuroscience terms. Society for Neuroscience.
• Brain Lesion Locator at USUHS
  Users match stroke, tumor, or other brain lesions with this resource's images of brain lesions. Differential diagnoses and related cases with images are offered. By James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D., Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
• BrainInfo
  An illustrated, educational site that provides information about more than 6500 neuroanatomical terms with English and Latin names and synonyms, an index to brain structures and narrative information about them, shows hierarchical relations of each structure, and links to illustrations of more than 500 structures in human and macaque brain. Searchable. Neuroscience Division, University of Washington.
• Explore the Brain and Spinal Cord
  Illustrated text guides to brain basics, higher brain functions, the peripheral nervous system, the neuron, sensory systems, neuroscience methods and techniques, the effects of drugs on the nervous system, and the effects of drugs on the nervous system. Authored by Eric H. Chudler, Ph.D., University of Washington. Neuroscience for Kids.
• Illustrated Encyclopedia of Human Anatomic Variation: Nervous System
  Comprehensive text notes on variations found in the brain, brain stem, plexuses, spinal nerves and ganglia, etc. Includes a glossary. Searchable. Virtual Hospital, University of Iowa.
• NeuroCast at Athena Diagnostics
  An educational project that offers materials that focus on neurologic diagnostics. The service presents reviews of diagnostic pathways and neurological disorders, a genetics primer, and case studies. Sponsored by Athena Diagnostics, Inc. - a neurology diagnostics company. .
• Neurology Resources from Dr. Troost
  News, notes, links to related Web resources, illustrated brochures for patients, and selected book chapters written by Dr. Troost on migraine, vertigo, and other neurologic subjects for medical students and neurology residents. Todd Troost, M.D., Wake Forest University School of Medicine .
• Society for Neuroscience Meeting Abstracts
  A searchable collection of abstracts of scientific papers.
• Neuroanatomy & Neuropathology on the Internet
  A guide for medical students, residents, and other health professionals. Includes a large collection of links to neurology, neuroanatomy and neuropathology related web sites. Department of Neurology. University Medical School, Debrecen, Hungary.
• Neuroscience Instructional Courseware Index
  Collection of links to images, case studies, quizzes and text that cover cerebrovascular disorders, cytopathology, degenerative disorders, neoplasms, and other topics. For medical students. Searchable. Kobiljak Centers, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
• MedLink Neurology Diagnostic Education
  $  REG An interactive service for up-to-date, in-depth, concise, clinical summaries on neurologic disorders and related topics. Includes links to more than 1000 abstracts and hundreds of informative videos and other illustrations. MedLink and Athena Diagnostics, Inc. Fee registration. Subscription fee.
• The Human Brain
  A web project with neuroscience information about functions of the brain. The Franklin Institute Online.
• Hospital Physician Neurology Board Review Manuals
  $ Up-to-date manuals, developed by leading clinical educators, that assist physicians studying for Board certification or recertification examinations. PDF format. Turner White Communications, Inc. Fee transactions.
• The Human Nervous System at Britannica
  $  REG Search and browse access to encyclopedic coverage of anatomy and physiology of the nervous system that includes text, images, additional reading, and hypertext links to related articles. Fee registration. Encyclopaedia Britannica.
• The Human Sensory Reception at Britannica
  $  REG Search and browse access to encyclopedic coverage of anatomy and physiology of the human senses that includes text, illustrations, additional reading, and hypertext links to related rticles. Fee registration. Encyclopaedia Britannica.

Forums

• Neurology Discussion Lists
  Provides subscription procedures and support information for email discussion forums for practicing neurologists, neuropsychologists, neurology patients, neurology department managers, and neurodiagnostic technologists. Michael H. Rivner, Neurology Department, Medical College of Georgia.
• BrainTalk Communities
  Online patient support groups for neurology. Includes messages on various neurological conditions, drug information, dictionaries, and chats. Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital.
• Neuro - Neurologist Discussion List
  A discussion forum dedicated to neurologists. Presents list-related subscription information, nerve diagrams, posters, EMG normal values, cases, and lectures. Maintained by the Department of Neurology, Medical College of Georgia.
• Child-Neuro E-mail List
  REG International discussion group for clinical and research topics in child neurology. Restricted to pediatric neurologists, pediatricians, neurologists, and neurosurgeons. Contact list moderators for subscription information: Steve Leber, Leber@umich.edu, or Ken Mack, Mack@waisman.wisc.edu. Waisman Institute. Restricted registration or content areas.
• MGH Neurology WebForums at Mass General Hospital
  An archive of messages posted from 1997-2000. Searchable by subject. Maintained by the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital.
• Neuromonitoring List
  An open forum for discussion of neuromonitoring, for professionals and researchers interested in all aspects of neuromonitoring in intraoperative, ICU, other clinical, or research settings.