- Parkinson's Disease Information Page
Fact sheet about the untreatable motor system disorder. From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/parkinsons_disease/parkinsons_disease.htm
- MedlinePlus: Parkinson's Disease
Features links to general articles about Parkinson's, common symptoms, specific conditions, disease management, treatment options, and research.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/parkinsonsdisease.html
- Parkinson's Unity Walk
Annual fundraiser at Central Park raising money for Parkinson's Disease research.
www.unitywalk.org
- Parkinson's Web
Contains links to Parkinson's Disease resources and organizations.
pdweb.mgh.harvard.edu
- PD Index
Collection of references to Internet resources that provide information about Parkinson's Disease (PD).
www.pdindex.org
- DBS-STN.org
Research, surveys, and personal stories about deep brain stimulation (DBS) for treating Parkinson's Disease. From the Parkinson Alliance.
www.dbs-stn.org
- Parkinson's Control
Offers articles, webcasts, and transcripts about how to understand and effectively control the disease.
www.parkinsonscontrol.com
- Learning About Parkinson's Disease
Explains what we know about heredity and Parkinson's disease, with sections on genetic testing and current research. From the National Human Genome Research Institute.
www.genome.gov/10001217
- Parkinson's Disease Backgrounder
Basic overview of the illness including its symptoms, potential causes, and treatment. From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/parkinsons_disease/parkinsons_disease_backgroun...
- Parkinson's Disease Guide
A-Z Parkinson's disease information including disease symptoms, treatment, exercise, and medication.
www.pdring.com
- Parkinsonpoly
Offers information and advice to Parkinson's Disease patients. Sponsored by by Novartis and Orion Pharma.
www.parkinsonpoly.com
- Hoehn and Yahr Staging of Parkinson's Disease
Covers the different stages of the disease. Also includes the more complete Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS).
neurosurgery.mgh.harvard.edu/Functional/pdstages.htm
- Parkinson Patient at Home
Article that helps Parkinson's Disease patients and their families better adjust to home living.
www.cnsonline.org/www/archive/parkins/park-02.txt
- Exercises for the Parkinson Patient
Instructions for basic exercises to help maintain normal muscle tone and to aid activities such as getting in and out of chairs and walking.
www.cnsonline.org/www/archive/parkins/park-03.txt
- NEJM: Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease
Article examining the causes of Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease.
content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/348/14/1356
- MoveMD.net
Information for patients and physicians about new treatments and surgical techniques for Parkinson's Disease, dystonia, and other neurological conditions.
www.movemd.net
- Parkinsonism Caused by Lipopolysaccharides
Argues that Parkinson-like neural degeneration can be caused by fatty acids generated by Gram-negative bacteria.
www.endotoxin.gmxhome.de
- Parkinson Forum
Personal perspective on the psychological aspects of the disease.
www.parkinsonforum.com
- Advances in Parkinson's Disease
Articles and videos about the symptoms and treatment of this brain disorder.
www.advancesinparkinsons.com
- Young Parkinson's
Chris Chapman describes his own experience with Parkinson's Disease to offer guidance and support to other young people with the illness.
www.young-parkinsons.org.uk
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