HOT LINKS.Parkinson's Disease Parkinson's disease or Parkinsonism, degenerative brain disorder first described by the English surgeon James Parkinson in 1817. When there is no known cause, the disease usually appears after age 40 and is referred to as Parkinson's disease. Watching Spin City has been a bittersweet bittersweet, name for two unrelated plants, belonging to different families, both fall-fruiting woody vines sometimes cultivated for their decorative scarlet berries. experience since Michael J. Fox, star of the hit sitcom, announced that he would be leaving the show because of Parkinson's Disease. To learn more about this degenerative de·gen·er·a·tive adj. Of, relating to, causing, or characterized by degeneration. Degenerative Degenerative disorders involve progressive impairment of both the structure and function of part of the body. illness, visit the following Web sites: The Parkinson's Web neurosurgery neurosurgery /neu·ro·sur·gery/ (noor´o-sur?jer-e) surgery of the nervous system. neu·ro·sur·ger·y n. Surgery on any part of the nervous system. .mgh.harvard.edu/fnctnlhp.htm Links to national Parkinson's organizations, private institutes and foundations, federal government resources, advocacy groups, and neurological organizations. World Parkinson Disease Parkinson Disease Definition Parkinson disease (PD) is a progressive movement disorder marked by tremors, rigidity, slow movements (bradykinesia), and posture instability. Association www.wpda.org Explains the basics, offers practical tips (how to avoid falling, useful eye exercises), and tells what's new on the research front. National Parkinson Foundation www.parkinson.org A wealth of information on patient/caregiver sources, clinical studies, news, events, conferences, affiliates, and more. National Parkinson Foundation Caregiver's Information www.parkinsonscare.com In addition to information on the nature and management of the disease, there's a discussion forum, frequently asked questions section, and area devoted to the personal experiences of patients and caregivers. The Center for Neurologic Study www.cnsonline.org Contains some excellent articles, including "Exercises for the Parkinson's Patient" and "Selecting Drug Therapies." National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke is a part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. The NINDS conducts and supports research on brain and nervous system disorders. Created by the U.S. www.ninds.nih.gov/patients On-line "pamphlet" answers questions such as "Is surgery ever used to treat the disease?", "Can diet help relieve symptoms?", and "Can scientists predict or prevent the disease?" |
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