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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/spina-bifida-hydrocephalus-and-spina-bifida
01 Sep 2019... This translated fact sheet provides detailed information for people living with Spina Bifida and may also have hydrocephalus - 'water on the brain', including information on the effects of hydrocephalus, how it is treated, what problems can occur with shunts and warning signs of a shunt not working or infection.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/where-to-go-for-help-victoria-help-sheet-4
This Help Sheet describes where people with Parkinson's disease and their families and carers can go to get help, support and information in Victoria.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-is-migraine
Migraine is a very common and complex inherited neurological disorder of sensory processing. This means the migraine brain processes things in a different way compared to those who don’t have migraine. Most people don’t know they have migraine until they start getting migraine attacks. Migraine attacks are the flare ups or episodes which involve a combination of neurological symptoms such as severe headache, sensitivity to light, noise, smells, nausea or vomiting, and in some cases, weakness, numbness, dizziness and problems with vision.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/cerebral-palsy-overview-and-diagnosis-video
01 Jun 2015... In this short video, parents of children with cerebral palsy talk about spotting the early signs of cerebral palsy and getting a diagnosis. Also, child health specialists explain that cerebral palsy is a condition that affects the brain. They talk about the different types of cerebral palsy, how it affects children and some of its causes.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/cerebral-palsy-after-the-diagnosis-part-2-video
01 Jun 2015... In this short video, parents of children with cerebral palsy talk about what happens after your child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy. They describe why it's important to look after yourself, connect with other families and have a good support network. They also talk about different therapies. Health specialists say why early intervention is important, especially for helping children reach goals like feeding or dressing.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/first-aid-for-seizures-poster
This poster explains what to do and not do if somebody experiences an epileptic seizure and when to call an ambulance.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/managing-migraine
Migraine cannot be cured, but it can be managed. You just need to find the right combination of lifestyle changes, acute treatment, and, if necessary, preventive treatment, that works for you.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/first-aid-for-seizures-animated-video
01 May 2018... Short animation for adult seizure first aid
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-is-tourette-syndrome
Describes symptoms of Tourette Syndrome and services to help people with the condition. Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder, which most often begins between the ages of 2 and 21, and lasts throughout life. TS is NOT degenerative and people with TS can expect to live a normal life span.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/understanding-multiple-sclerosis-ms
01 Apr 2021... Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that attacks the central nervous system (the brain,spinal cord and optic nerves). This brochure is designed to provide introductory information about MS, the symptoms, how its diagnosed and treatments.
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