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Web Sites report abuse/spam | url: report-abuse.dmoz.org/?cat=Health/Conditions_and_D... ASHA: Spasmodic Dysphonia A consumer-oriented SD primer, focusing on the characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment of the condition. Published by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. url: www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Spasmodic-Dys... Botox Injection for Laryngeal Spasmodic Dysphonia Illustrated primer on the most common SD treatment, presented by the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Covered topics include an injection procedure for adductor SD and possible complications of Botox therapy. url: depts.washington.edu/otoweb/patients/pts_specialti... Dextromethorphan to Treat Patients with Voice Spasms A Maryland-based clinical study comparing the effects of dextromethorphan, lorazepam, and placebo in individuals with spasmodic dysphonia, muscular tension dysphonia, or vocal tremor. Background and participation details are offered by the National Library of Medicine's ClinicalTrials.gov site. url: www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00055549 Dystonia Ireland: Spasmodic Dysphonia A primer on SD, presented by Dystonia Ireland -- a Dublin- based charity supporting patients and families affected by forms of dystonia. url: www.dystonia.ie/page.asp?Page=46&Menu=33 eMedicine - Spasmodic Dysphonia Peer-reviewed article on the medical and surgical management of SD, co-authored by Darius Bliznikas, MD and Soly Baredes, MD. url: www.emedicine.com/ent/topic349.htm I Have Spasmodic Dysphonia Lani Estepa's personal story, accompanied by links to SD support organizations. url: www.tintota.com/support/sd.htm Johns Hopkins Center for Laryngeal and Voice Disorders: Spasmodic Dysphonia Introduction to the symptoms and treatment of spasmodic dysphonia, enhanced by Quicktime movies of vocal cords before and after Botox therapy for adductor SD. url: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/voice/spasmodic.html National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association Resources for patients and professionals, including multimedia demonstrations of SD, descriptions of available therapies, information on a financial-assistance program for patients who require Botox, and listings for dystonia specialists, support groups, and upcoming events. url: www.dysphonia.org/ Neurological Concomitants in Spasmodic Dysphonia Review of neurological conditions that may accompany Spasmodic Dysphonia, with background information on the differential diagnosis and treatment of SD. Authored by Lyn Dee Harrelson of New Mexico State University's Communication Disorders Program. url: web.nmsu.edu/~lleeper/pages/Voice/harrelson/index.... New York Eye & Ear Infirmary: Spasmodic Dysphonia Fact sheets dedicated to SD and its treatment, accompanied by pointers to research reports and information concerning a related clinical trial that is being conducted at the Infirmary. url: www.nyee.edu/cfv-neuro.html#sd NIDCD Health Information: Spasmodic Dysphonia Answers to frequently asked SD questions, offered by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (a division of the National Institutes of Health). url: www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice/spasdysp.asp NORD: Spasmodic Dysphonia Abstracted version of a report from National Organization for Rare Disorders database. Features include a general description of SD, listings for support organizations, a link to information on the Botox assistance program administered by NORD, and an opportunity to purchase the full-text report. url: www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.htm... PENN Center for Voice: Spasmodic Dysphonia Overview of medical and surgical SD therapies offered by the Philadelphia-based center. url: pennhealth.com/voice/pahosp/spas.html PMDI Information concerning SD treatment and support-group meetings at the Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Institute of Orange County, California. url: www.pmdi.org/ Spasmodic Dysphonia From the Baylor Grand Rounds Archive, a review of SD diagnosis and treatment, featuring historical perspectives and a case presentation. url: www.bcm.edu/oto/grand/110499.html Spasmodic Dysphonia : A New Surgical Treatment Case report describing Dr. Nobuhiko Isshiki's Midline Type 2 Thyroplasty technique for SD. url: web.kyoto-inet.or.jp/people/isshiki/spasmodic-dysp... Spasmodic Dysphonia Bulletin Board Moderated forum for SD patients and their families. Provided by the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation. url: www.dysphonia-bb.org/forums/sd/ Spasmodic Dysphonia Exercises and Background Supportive resource, created and maintained by an individual who has had SD for more than 10 years. Personal perspectives on recovery are featured. url: members.aol.com/__121b_NFcxRERrVsHzcqUhPmrdV1Qvdu9... Spasmodic Dysphonia Support on the Internet Offering a supportive e-mail list and directory of Web-based resources for individuals affected by SD. url: www.spasmodic-dysphonia-support.org/ UCSD Otolaryngology: Spasmodic Dysphonia Overview of current SD treatment options, including Botox injections and surgical procedures, with a description of ongoing research at the University of California, San Diego. url: www-surgery.ucsd.edu/ENT/PatientInfo/voi_sd.html UNC Spasmodic Dysphonia/Botox Clinic Information concerning the diagnosis and treatment of spasmodic dysphonia at the University of North Carolina's specialized clinic. url: neptune.med.unc.edu/ent/oto-hns/clinical_voice_spa... University of Michigan Study: Botox Shots Ease Voice Problems Report on a recently published Botox study, which focused on the long-term effects of the medication in individuals with adductor SD. Pointers to further information about SD and its treatment at the U-M Health System's Vocal Health Center are provided, in addition to study details. url: www.med.umich.edu/opm/newspage/2004/botox.htm Using Acupuncture to Treat Spasmodic Dysphonia Overview of an alternative therapy for adductor SD. Prepared by Calm Spirit Oriental Medicine. url: members.aol.com/calmshen/spasdys2.htm Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center: Spasmodic Dysphonia Overview describing the two main forms of SD and a third, compensatory form, "chronically tight," which is recognized by the Nashville-based treatment center. Links to specific treatment information and details about the center are also provided. url: www.vanderbiltbillwilkersoncenter.com/voicecenter.... Visible Voice: Spasmodic Dysphonia Reprints from the newsletter of Wake Forest University's Center for Voice Disorders. The collection includes a report on the diagnostic approach to voice disorders, an overview of SD and its treatment, a tip sheet for Botox recipients, and a recommended-reading list. url: www1.wfubmc.edu/voice/dysphonia/newsletters.htm Voice Doctor California-based practice specializing in "Direct Voice Rehabilitation" as an alternative approach to SD. url: www.voice-doctor.com/ VoiceDoctor.net: Spasmodic Dysphonia Fact sheet on abductor and adductor SD, with links to audio clips, diagnostic information, reviews of medical and surgical approaches, and national listings for laryngologists. Presented by James P. Thomas, MD. url: www.voicedoctor.net/therapy/dystonia.html Voiceproblem.org: Spasmodic Dysphonia Five-page guide to SD, authored by specialists in the treatment of vocal disorders. Fundamental SD concepts are introduced and details concerning symptoms, diagnosis and treatment are provided. url: www.voiceproblem.org/disorders/spasmodicdysphonia/... 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