Study of Outcome of Childhood Stroke

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Latest Publications

A collection of the latest publications in the field of paediatric stroke.

# Role of Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Gene (MTHFR) 677C>T Polymorphism in Pediatric Cerebrovascular Disorders.
# Characteristics of Childhood Arterial Ischemic Stroke With Normal MR Angiography
# Abnormalities of cervical arteries in children with arterial ischemic stroke.
# Varicella and stroke in children: good outcome without steroids.
# Hyperacute therapies for childhood stroke: a case report and review of the literature.

UK Support

A range of resources that may offer support or advice in the UK.

	Web Link
	The Stroke Association A UK wide charity that can help patients with strokes and their families through its rehabilitation and support services.
	Different Strokes A charity set up by young people who have had strokes.
	HemiHelp A charity for children and young people with hemiplegia (strokes in children can often lead to hemiplegia).
	Hemi-Kids An support group that facilitates the exchange of email between families with children affected by hemiplegia. Based in the USA but has members from many other countries.
	The Child Brain Injury Trust A charity that supports children, young people and families affected by an acquired brain injury.
	Independent Panel for Special Education Advice A charity offering free independent advice on education issues, including appealing to Special Educational Needs Tribunals.
	Disability Alliance An organization that provides information and advice to disabled people and their families about entitlement to social security benefits and services.
	Contact a Family A charity providing advice, information and support to the parents of all disabled children. The charity also enable parents to get in contact with other families, both on a local and national basis.
	Child Stroke Support Site Site offering advice and online forum.
	My Child had a Stroke Parent run online forum.

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