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National Institutes of Health

Ninds: Coma and Persistent Vegetative State Info Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Loads of answers to just about any question you may have about comas. This site discusses what coma is, whether there is treatment, what the prognosis might be like, research on comas, and more.
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Healthline Media

Medical News Today: What Is Migraine?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article is full of useful information regarding migraines which are extremely painful headaches. Discussion includes what they are, the causes, the symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. Includes a [2:14] video.
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About Kids Health

About Kids Health: Epilepsy Learning Hub

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete reference tool that presents an illustrated resource on epilepsy including information on causes, seizures, diagnosis, treatment, long term care, and all the latest news.
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About Kids Health

About Kids Health: Brain Tumours: An Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete reference tool for learning about brain tumors starting with symptoms, to how the brain works, to diagnosis, to treatment, to long term outlook.
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Other

Brain Injury Association of Connecticut

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a great graphical approach to providing information about traumatic brain injury. Recieve information about events, news, education, support services and more.
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Mental Health America

Mental Health America: Mental Health Info: Multi Infarct Dementia

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive mental health information on a variety of topics dealing with multi-infarct dementia.
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Other

Healthfinder: Reduce Your Risk of Stroke

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview on the basics of risk factors that may contribute to a stroke along with tips on ways to prevent one. Interactives include a quiz and a tool to track your family history.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Alzheimer's Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
What's the difference between normal forgetting and Alzheimer Disease which affects some older people? Find out what happens in the brain when you have this disease and how the doctor will treat it.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Epilepsy

For Students 9th - 10th
Epilepsy, a condition of the nervous system, can be developed as a child or later in life as an adult. The main symptom is seizures, which can be difficult for someone to watch. Learn all about epilepsy, including what to do if you see...
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Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Migraines: What a Pain!

For Students 3rd - 8th
A migraine is a really bad kind of headache. Find out the causes, treatments, and prevention tips in this article for kids.
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About Kids Health

About Kids Health: Helping Your Child Cope With Epilepsy

For Students 3rd - 8th
How a child copes with epilepsy depends on many factors. Helping a child live with epilepsy includes family support and creating a positive atmosphere. Finding a balance between safety and independence, maintaining a positive attitude,...
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About Kids Health

About Kids Health: Cerebral Palsy

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a featured article on cerebral palsy including information on causes, types, treatment, and associated problems.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Nclex Rn Questions on Parkinson's Disease 2

For Students 9th - 10th
Use these practice questions on Parkinson's disease to review for the NCLEX-RN test.
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Parkinson's Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
From MedlinePlus, a video tutorial featuring information on Parkinson's Disease with accompanying text. Includes closed captioning option. [0:24]