Original article from The New England Journal of Medicine presents a study into the causes and effects of blood clots in the neonatal brain. [Free registration required for full text.]

An article from the Journal of the Duval County Medical Society ( Florida, USA ) covers clinical presentation, etiologies, diagnosis, and treatment. Includes suggested tests and alternative diagnoses to consider.

A non-profit organisation offering support for affected children and their families. Explains the different types of stroke and the disabilities that may result, as well as research news and current treatment options.

Explains the causes and consequences of stroke in children, and how these differ from adult disease. Also provides information on current research and rehabilitation programs.

Information on in utero, infant, and childhood stroke. Causes, diagnosis, support, current research studies seeking participants and Childhood Stroke Awareness campaign information.

Article discusses research findings that strokes in Canadian children are more common than previously thought.

Information and support for families dealing with this disease in infancy, childhood, or adolescence. Includes fact sheets, directories of related news reports, and research articles, as well as mailing lists for families and teenaged survivors.

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke ( USA ) presents a comprehensive review of current knowledge, and makes suggestions for further research. Includes a table listing presumed risk factors.

Offers a publication entitled Stroke in Childhood; Clinical guidelines for diagnosis, management and rehabilitation. Order the publication or read it online free.

Provides an overview of the condition in neonates, children and adolescents, with possible causes, effects, and potential for recovery.

Peer-reviewed article from the Archives of Disease in Childhood proposes essential investigations and management of this condition, with a description of the symptoms and possible causes.

Outlines how the Hospital for Sick Children in Canada is undertaking research into the causes and management of this disease.

Describes causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention, as well as offering a fact sheet to download.

A network for parents of children who have suffered a stroke, with regional centres throughout the UK.