MEDICAL LINKS

The following websites provide neurological-related information that we feel would be of interest to our patients. Please note that opinions expressed on these sites do not necessarily represent the opinions of this medical practice.

The Brain Matters
This site will help answer some of your basic questions, such as "What is a neurologist?". It also includes definitions for common neurological tests.

American Academy of Neurology
Lists links that provide answers to many questions about brain disease.

Neurology Channel
Comprehensive information about conditions that affect the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles), such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease, and back pain.

Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery
Links to information about numerous diseases.

Neurology Patient Pages
Information on a variety of diseases written especially for patients and their families.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Comprehensive list of links to information on neurological disorders A to Z.

American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
This page contains short, general definitions of several disorders that affect the muscles and/or nerves. In most cases, links to more specialized websites are provided for each disorder so that more in-depth information can be accessed.

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
This site explains what it means for a neurologist to be "board certified". All the physicians at East Portland Neurology are Board Certified.

More Neurology Links
A useful list of web resources to help patients and their families find quality information about their condition.