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- My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D.
- strokecenter.org
- Patient Voices: Stroke, NY Times Health Guide
A New York Times bestseller for good reason. The author is a brain scientist who suffered a stroke and wrote a book about the effects and her complete recovery. Learn more about Dr. Taylor in this YouTube clip.
The Internet Stroke Center is a non-profit website that provides all the basics in an organized and easy-to-read format.
The stories of seven men and women coping with the aftermath of stroke in this interactive feature from The NY Times Health Guide.
Clinical Trials & Latest Medical Research
At this one site, strokecenter.org, you can investigate clinical trial opportunities and get the latest news on drug and treatment developments.
According to How Doctors Think by Jerome Groopman, doctors listen to patients, on average, for only 18 seconds before interrupting them, which leads to a 15-20% misdiagnosis rate. It's a good idea, then, to be prepared for doctor's visits by making a list of questions and concerns.
"Health Guide: Stroke," The New York Times
"Endovascular Thrombectomy For Treating Acute Ischemic Stroke," by John P. Deveikis, MD, Endovascular Today
"Endovascular Thrombectomy For Treating Acute Ischemic Stroke," by John P. Deveikis, MD, Endovascular Today
