Brain Support Network

Over 50% of Diagnoses by Neurologists Are Wrong

Only brain autopsies can deliver a certain diagnosis. Because symptoms of many neurological diseases overlap, clinical assessment is often incorrect, even when the diagnosis is delivered by an experienced neurologist.

Get Educated About LBD/DLB, PSP, MSA, and CBD/CBS

The Brain Support Network team regularly reviews resources made available by research organizations and disease interest groups. Most of these resources are available on the Web. See our lists of top resources for each disorder.

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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Sign up for tailored emails. Focus on specific neurological disorders or choose among other subjects relevant to caregivers. BSN reviews the medical journals and popular press saving you time. Our web site's blog entries capture historical emails across all categories.

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Over 50% of Diagnoses by Neurologists Are Wrong

Get Educated About LBD/DLB, PSP, MSA, and CBD/CBS

Northern California Bay Area Support Group

Stay Current with Email Updates

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Only Brain Autopsies Deliver Certain Diagnosis

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