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Parkinson's
Disease Staging
This Harvard
site has basic information on the various stages of
Parkinson’s
disease, including related physical, behavioral and emotional
changes.
http://neurosurgery.mgh.harvard.edu/pdstages.htm
Parkinson's
Disease Archives
The American
Parkinson Disease Association shares archives of medical-
journal articles
about Parkinson's disease and related research and
treatment.
The association's newsletters also can be accessed here.
http://www.impulse.net/~gjohnson/
Parkinson's
Disease Information and Referral Center
Divided into
two sections, this site provides newsletters, service
information
and support-group listings for Parkinson's patients who live
in
Illinois and, in
the second part, for early-onset Parkinson's patients who
are less than 50
years old.
http://members.aol.com/apdaypd/index.html
Victory
Over Parkinson's Disease in Sight
While providing
far-reaching historical information about Parkinson's
disease and
its diagnosis and treatment, this site peeks into the research
of a team at
Loma Linda University Medical Center and shares hope for a
cure in the
near future.
http://xfdm08.aps1.anl.gov/parkinson_victory.html
Elmora Parkinson's Support Group
Contact information
and map for this support group in New Jersey.
http://gwis2.circ.gwu.edu/~phines/park.html
Young
Parkinson's Information and Referral Center
Located at
Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, Illinois, the center supports
patient education
and research.
http://members.aol.com/apdaypd/
Parkinson's
Web
Check out this
site for Parkinson's disease information pertaining to
diagnosis,
medical treatment, research, surgery, emotional aspects,
support groups
and publications. Definitions of relevant medical terms
are included.
http://neuro-chief-e.mgh.harvard.edu/parkinsonsweb/Main/PDmain.html
Parkinson's
Disease: Hope Through Research
This pamphlet
from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and
Stroke explains
Parkinson's disease and discusses treatments, such as
surgery and
medication, as well as the benefits of diet and exercise.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/healinfo/disorder/parkinso/pdhtr.htm
What
is Parkinson's Disease?
A basic overview
addresses symptoms, treatment and causes of the
disease, and
talks about the number of Parkinson's patients and in which
age groups
people are at risk.
http://www.nhgri.nih.gov/DIR/LGDR/PARK2/background_info.html
Parkinson's
Glossary
Scores of medical
terms often used in discussions of Parkinson's disease
and its related
complications and treatments are defined briefly here.
Definitions
of many medical terms related to Parkinson's disease.
http://www.cfn.cs.dal.ca/Health/NSPF/glossary.html
Frequently
Asked Questions About Parkinson's Disease
Brief, factual information covers Parkinson's causes, symptoms,
involuntary movements, constipation, motor fluctuations, surgical
treatment, appropriate diet, medication, dystonias and hereditary
factors.
http://etb.ninds.nih.gov/PDFAQ.html
Parkinson's
Disease Menu
The Neurology Web Forum presents innumerable items of discussion
among Parkinson's sufferers, addressing the physical, medical
and
emotional aspects of the disease.
http://neuro-www.mgh.harvard.edu/forum/ParkinsonsDiseaseMenu.html
Parkinson's
Action Network
Declaring themselves
invisible no more, Parkinson's activists work to
increase awareness
of the disease and research into a cure. The network
keeps patients
abreast of advocacy activities and helps contact local
congressional
representatives.
http://pages.prodigy.com/VRGS59A/
Parkinson's
Information Web Site
Somerset Pharmaceuticals
gives facts about Parkinson's disease, tips for
day-to-day
living with the condition and information about the
role of
therapy in
treatment. A directory lists resources on and off the
Internet.
http://www.parkinsonsinfo.com/
Parkinson's
Disease and Parkinsonian Syndromes
A physician
summarizes Parkinson's diseases and describes similar,
sometimes misdiagnosed,
neurological conditions, including progressive
supranuclear
palsy, Shy Drager syndrome, olivoponto- cerebellar atrophy
and striatonigral
degeneration.
http://www.covhealth.org/affiliat/sjh/parkinsn/summer/s020695.html
Parkinson's
Disease Information Center
The center
gives Parkinson's-related legal information, including text
from
the Dual Bill and the Americans with Disabilities Act, and
offers
tips
on where to find medical advice. Links to related sites are
included.
http://gladstone.uoregon.edu/~jskaye/pd/
Central West Parkinson's Disease Research Group
A patients' guide offers advice
on dealing with daily activities; caring for
your health; and handling difficult
situations such as crowds, walking and
speech. Fact sheets cover the
basics on Parkinson's symptoms and
treatment. Support groups are
listed.
http://www.bec.net.au/~cwpdg/
Jeana's
PD Page
Along with stories of her own illness,
a woman with Parkinson's disease
shares practical tips, information
about Parkinson's medications, and help
finding a doctor and/or a local support
group with fellow patients .
http://www.mindspring.com/~rbartlett/
Parkinson's
Web
Information on Parkinson's
diagnosis, treatment and recent research.
Also resources on coping, support
and the mind-body connection.
http://pdweb.mgh.harvard.edu
Parkinson's
Disease Archives
The American Parkinson Disease
Association provides lists of medical-
journal articles with abstracts.
http://www.impulse.net/~gjohnson/
Parkinson's
News from the Front Line
A wealth of information is
exchanged between people living with
Parkinson's disease, including
book reviews, nutrition and exercise tips,
links and more.
http://www.cloudnet.com/~mandms/
Links
to information about Parkinson's disease and dystonia
with emphasis on surgical treatments.
http://www.bgsm.edu/bgsm/surg-sci/ns/pd.html
Parkinson's
Digest
A reflection
of how members of the Parkinson's community are coping
with this
condition. Special sections devoted to legislation, drugs,
alternative
treatments and daily management techniques.
Members contribute
essays and poetry. Cyberspace dialogue among
those afflicted
with this disease who share humor and feelings
http://www.harfordweb.com/pd/
Research
News: Parkinson's Disease
The National Human
Genome Research Institute offers background
information on
Parkinson's disease with current research news.
http://www.nhgri.nih.gov/DIR/LGDR/PARK2/
Exercises
for the Parkinson Patient
Ten exercises are given for
the maintenance of normal muscle tone and
function, which is important
in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
http://www.cnsonline.org/www/archive/parkins/park-03.txt
Parkinson
Patient at Home
The report's purpose is to help the
patient and family make better
adjustments to home living.
http://www.cnsonline.org/www/archive/parkins/park-02.txt
American
Parkinson Disease Information and Referral Center
Access general information about
Parkinson's disease and local
information pertaining to support
groups, events and respite care.
http://sd-pc.com
The
Parkinson's Web
Offers large amount of resources
from signs and symptoms to support of
this disease. Tells how to find information
in the archives using E-Mail.
http://www.neuro-chief-e.mgh.harvard.edu/parkinsonsweb/Main/PDmain.html
Awakenings
A forum is open to everyone
involved with Parkinson's disease, along with
links to primary care
physicians, specialists, patient support groups and
more.
http://www.parkinsonsdisease.com
Teaching
Presentation on Parkinson's Disease
An examination
of the disease covers history, epidemiology, clinical
picture, drug treatment,
rehabilitation and surgery.
http://www.clearlight.com/~morph/present/park0.htm
Whole
Brain Atlas
Harvard Medical School lets
you look inside your head, with scanned
pictures and time-lapse video
clips of the brain. Notes on neuro-imaging
explain CT, MRI and PET scans.
See how the normal brain is different
from the aging or diseased
brain.
http://www.med.harvard.edu/AANLIB/home.html
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