Research Spotlight
The NINDS conducts stroke research and clinical trials at its laboratories and clinics at the NIH, and through grants to major medical institutions across the country.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) offers a variety of educational materials designed for health care professionals involved in treatment of acute stroke. The materials can be ordered in single copies or in quantity, and can be used in medical schools, educational settings, hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities. The community education kit is a tool for increasing public awareness about stroke. Additional public education materials on stroke are also available for free from NINDS. Order Stroke Resources »
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A portable, pocket-sized, laminated reference booklet for health professionals who administer the NIH Stroke Scale to stroke patients.
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An interactive DVD training tool for administering and scoring the NIH Stroke Scale. Studio-produced footage provides clear views of doctors performing the NIH Stroke Scale. Instructional examples illustrate every potential score on each scale item. On-screen menus allow you to view, repeat, and move between sections with ease.
Brain Attack Coalition
Information on preventing stroke, including stroke risk factors and warning signs.
Know Stroke Toolkit
This boxed kit of materials has everything needed for planning and conducting a stroke education event. Included is a facilitator's guide, with step-by-step training on how to host a stroke awareness event; brochures in Spanish and English; posters; and an award-winning 8-minute videotape featuring interviews with medical experts and stroke patients.
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