Brain Support Network

Only Brain Autopsies Deliver Certain Diagnosis

Neurological diseases are often diagnosed incorrectly. In fact, up to 50% of atypical parkinsonian disorders are incorrectly diagnosed, even by neurologists. Only brain autopsies can deliver a diagnosis that is certain to be correct.

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Plan Ahead For Brain Donations

Advance planning for brain donation greatly improves the chances of success. Since the tissue must be procured within 24 hours of a loved one's passing, it's best if the arrangements are figured out before grief and stress over take the family.

Northern California Bay Area Support Group

Caregiving, especially for loved ones with neurological disorders, is never easy. Join us every six weeks in San Mateo for our caregiver-only support group meetings. The meetings are suitable for caregivers dealing with one of the four atypical parkinsonism disorders.

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Only Brain Autopsies Deliver Certain Diagnosis

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Over 50% of Diagnoses by Neurologists Are Wrong

Human Brain Tissue Is Essential to Neurological Research

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