Patient Resources List
Neurologists use EEGs to diagnose—and rule out—many types of neurological disease and injury. Some of the most common disorders where EEGs are prescribed include:
General Neurology
American Academy of Neurology
Leading professional society for neurologists. Good online source of general information regarding neurology. Provides a tool for finding a neurologist in your area.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Part of the US National Institutes of Heath.
Most countries have national neurological societies with useful websites and connections to local treatment resources. To find a listing, either google Epilepsy and your country of residence, or refer to one of the following regional associations that is closest to you.
European Federation of Neurology
European Neurology Society
Japanese Society of Neurology
Neurology Asia
Pediatric neurology sites include:
European Pediatric Neurology Society
Japanese Society of Child Neurology
World Heath Organization (WHO)
United Nations affiliate organization provides health care statistics and policy information. Its Health topics section provides well-organized information on most commonly occurring neurological disorders.
Epilepsy
American Epilepsy Society (AES)
The leading US professional society dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of epilepsy.
Epilepsy Foundation
A patient advocacy group for people with epilepsy. Provides extensive patient-oriented resources.
International League Against Epilepsy
An international professional society dedicated to improving the lives of people with epilepsy throughout the world.
Sleep
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Leading American society for sleep research and treatment
European Sleep Research Society
Society that promotes all forms of sleep research
Brain Injury
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Deployment Health Clinical Center
Other sites that provide patient information about brain illness and treatments:
Neurology Today
Scientific American (Mind, specifically)
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