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22 Mar Brain Disorder Fact Sheets
...Download here > Understanding cerebral palsy Medically reviewed by A/Prof Mary Tolcos Download here > Understanding concussion Medically reviewed by Dr Jamie Beros Download here > Understanding stroke Medically reviewed...28 Nov Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
...https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pharmaceutical/patients/Pages/faq-adhd-consumers.aspx American Psychological Association, 2017, What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?. https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioral C Canela et al, 2017, Skills and compensation strategies in adult ADHD – A qualitative study. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0184964 AADPA,...26 Dec Dystonia
...Dystonia Oromandibular Spasmodic Dysphonia Writer’s Cramp Inherited Forms of Dystonia Early-Onset Childhood Dopa-responsive Dystonia Paroxysmal Dystonia X-linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism Myoclonic Dystonia Rapid-Onset Dystonia-Parkinsonism Most Common Forms of Dystonia Cervical Dystonia or...
19 Jul Finding a Neurologist
...point can be searching for “neurologist in [your area] for [disorder]”. This might direct you towards directory websites (such as HealthShare) or neurology practices. Directory websites don’t always have the...
27 Jun Finding a neurologist in regional Australia
...Australia. They provide support such as speaking to registered nurses, NDIS advice, counselling and emotional support, advice for carers, and more. OrganisationType of serviceWebsite / Contact Healthdirect Free 24-hour health...20 Oct Stroke
...www.strokensw.org.au www.strokefoundation.org.au enableme.org.au www.mydr.com.au Overseas www.stroke.org www.americanstroke.org Reviewed October 2017 by Professor Neil Spratt and Dr Carlos Garcia-Esperon, Department of Neurology, University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute, Australia...
11 Aug Multiple Sclerosis
...is the national peak body for people affected by MS and is dedicated to advocacy, communications, education, funding and coordinating MS research, as part of the worldwide effort to solve...20 Mar Brain Tumour / Cancer
...Foundation grant funding – click for more. For further information and support BTAA http://www.brain-surgeon.com.au/brain-tumours/ Click here for the latest Australian research papers on Brain Tumour and Brain Cancer. Researcher Essays...14 Nov Spinal Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leak
...Association https://www.csfleak.info/ When to suspect a CSF Leak https://www.ausdoc.com.au/therapy-update/when-suspect-cerebrospinal-fluid-leak Support Spinal CSF Leak Support Group and Discussion Community https://www.inspire.com/groups/spinal-csf-leak/ CSF LEAKS (Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak) & Intracranial Hypotension – International Group...11 Mar Concussion Interviews & Resources 2024
...mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) that can occur when the head or body experiences a sudden impact or jolt. It is a common sporting injury, particularly in body contact sports...19 Dec Meningitis
...to learn more about meningitis, you can explore the following articles, resources, and support organisations: Read the latest Australian research papers on meningitis via the National Library of Medicine >...14 Feb Parkinson’s Disease
...of Brain Foundation grant funding for research into Parkinson’s Disease – click for more. Further Information and Support Click here for the latest Australian research papers on Parkinson’s Disease. Researcher...24 Nov Get involved in research
...More scientific integrity & generalisability of study findings Reduced cost of research (timely completion of research hence no need for funding extensions) You can read more about why you should...20 Sep Ménière’s Disease
...the full combination of symptoms (1). A handful of patients usually with end-stage Meniere’s Disease also experience ‘drop attacks’, or Tumarkin attacks. This means that they abruptly fall without losing...
19 Sep Concussion
...Assistance Card 1 Liverpool Street, Hobart, TAS 7000 PO Box 4580, Bathurst Street PO, Hobart, TAS 7000 Tel: 1300 242 827 Email info@nationalassistancecard.com.au https://www.nationalassistancecard.com.au/ Connectivity Sarich Neuroscience Research Institute, 3/8...11 Dec Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
...Australian National CJD Registry (ANCJDR) www.florey.edu.au/science-research/scientific-services-facilities/australian-national-cjd-registry CJD Support Group Network (CJDSGN) www.cjdsupport.org.au National CJD Infection Control guidelines https://www1.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/icg-guidelines-index.htm Better Health Channel www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease International Surveillance Network www.eurocjd.ed.ac.uk CJD International...
26 Sep Remembering Brian Johnston
Brian Johnston sadly passed away from progressive nuclear palsy (PSP) in April 2023. PSP is a rare neurodegenerative disease that causes progressive lack of coordination, stiffness, cognitive dysfunction and difficulty...
24 Jan Living with an invisible disability
...seizure-free, I was found having a grand mal seizure and was rushed to my local base hospital. I can’t clearly remember the experience in hospital because I was in and...11 Dec Huntington’s Disease
...VIC 16 Wakefield Street, Hawthorn VIC 3122 Tel: (03) 9818 6333 www.huntingtonsvic.org.au Huntington’s Disease Society of America www.hdsa.org National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke www.ninds.nih.gov Huntington Study Group www.huntington-study-group.org...
03 Nov October e-Newsletter 2021
The Brain Foundation newsletters are a great way to stay up to date on all of our latest news, including: Recent medical news & research updates Fundraiser updates from our...25 Oct Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
...research in relation to CTE and included statements from many of Australia’s top concussion & CTE researchers. You can read the full report on the APH website > Australian research...
20 Oct Everything you need to know about brain donation
...Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/breast-cancer-screening-should-remain-a-high-priority-20210817-p58jhd.html BioPharmaDispatch, August 9 2021, “Money for just 12 hours of COVID-19 testing would save lives each year”. BioPharmaDispatch. https://pharmadispatch.com/news/money-for-just-12-hours-of-covid-testing-would-save-lives-each-y Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2021, Deaths in...10 Dec Acquired Brain Injury
...click for more. Further Information and Support: Click here for the latest Australian research papers on Acquired Brain Injury. Researcher Essays Brain Injury Australia PO Box 220, Marrickville NSW 1475...
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