21. Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) - Hope Through Research A national nonprofit dedicated to Parkinson's disease research, education and advocacy. PDF is working for the nearly one million people in the US who live with Parkinson’s http://www.pdf.org/

22. Parkinson's Disease Causes, Symptoms, Treatments - On EMedicineHealth.com Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/9583-1.asp

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24. Living With Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s Disease – Physical Therapy Products. When suffering from Parkinson’s disease, it can be difficult to perform your daily routine. http://parkinsonsdisease.wordpress.com/

Home When suffering from Parkinson’s disease, it can be difficult to perform your daily routine. As many people with Parkinson’s will eventually experience a gradual erosion of their fine motor skills, this doesn’t mean that they’re rendered completely helpless. With all of the Parkinson’s disease research that has taken place over the last decade, Parkinson’s disease treatments through physical therapy have advanced far enough to delay many of the degenerative effects of Parkinson’s disease over a longer period of time. Independent living products are designed to help one fight the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, so read on to find out more. SafetySure Transfer Belt is designed to help your physical therapy sessions for gait be more effective, as the controlled design of the belt makes it easier for the physical therapist and user to move and position better using gait belts Practicing your walking patterns is another great way to help deter the effects of Parkinson’s. By using the Reciprocal Walker or Wenzelite Adult Anterior Safety Roller , one can practice their normal walking patterns with the room and lightweight design that the walkers provide to the user. Should one decide to rest their body before a physical therapy session, the

25. Parkinson's Disease Parkinson's disease, Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the central nervous system, meaning symptoms get worse over time. Its symptoms tremors (often starting http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/parkinsons-disease-000123.htm

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26. Parkinson's Disease: MedlinePlus Parkinson's disease is a disorder that affects nerve cells, or neurons, in a part of the brain that controls muscle movement. In Parkinson's, neurons that make a chemical http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/parkinsonsdisease.html

pttitle = ""; Skip navigation A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Home About MedlinePlus ... Contact Us Search MedlinePlus Health Topics ESPAÑOL Other Topics: A B C D ... All Topics Parkinson's Disease URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/parkinsonsdisease.html Also called: Paralysis agitans, Shaking palsy Parkinson's disease is a disorder that affects nerve cells, or neurons, in a part of the brain that controls muscle movement. In Parkinson's, neurons that make a chemical called dopamine die or do not work properly. Dopamine normally sends signals that help coordinate your movements. No one knows what damages these cells. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease may include Trembling of hands, arms, legs, jaw and face Stiffness of the arms, legs and trunk Slowness of movement Poor balance and coordination As symptoms get worse, people with the disease may have trouble walking, talking or doing simple tasks. They may also have problems such as depression, sleep problems or trouble chewing, swallowing or speaking. Parkinson's usually begins around age 60, but it can start earlier. It is more common in men than in women. There is no cure for Parkinson's disease. A variety of medicines sometimes help symptoms dramatically.

27. Parkinson's Disease Parkinson's disease causes problems in the nerve cells in the brain that control muscle movement. Nerve cells that make a chemical called dopamine normally send signals that help http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/brain/disorders/187.printerv

28. :: American Parkinson Disease Association ::Home, Untitled Document Focuses on research, patient support, education and raising public awareness of PD. http://www.apdaparkinson.org/

29. Parkinson’s Disease: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the brain that leads to shaking (tremors tremors) and difficulty with walking difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000755.htm

Skip navigation A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Home About MedlinePlus ... Contact Us Search MedlinePlus Health Topics ESPAÑOL Parkinson’s disease Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the brain that leads to shaking ( tremors ) and difficulty with walking , movement, and coordination. Causes Parkinson's disease was first described in England in 1817 by Dr. James Parkinson. The disease most often develops after age 50. It is one of the most common nervous system disorders of the elderly. Sometimes Parkinson's disease occurs in younger adults, but is rarely seen in children. It affects both men and women. In some cases, Parkinson's disease occurs in families. When a young person is affected, it is usually because of a form of the disease that runs in families. Nerve cells use a brain chemical called dopamine to help control muscle movement. Parkinson's disease occurs when the nerve cells in the brain that make dopamine are slowly destroyed. Without dopamine, the nerve cells in that part of the brain cannot properly send messages. This leads to the loss of muscle function. The damage gets worse with time. Exactly why the brain cells waste away is unknown. Watch this video about: Parkinson's disease Parkinson's in children may occur because the nerves are not as sensitive to dopamine. Parkinson's is rare in children.

30. Natural & Alternative Treatments Parkinson's disease is a chronic disorder typically affecting people over age 55. The condition is caused by the death of nerve cells in certain parts of the brain, leading to http://healthlibrary.epnet.com/GetContent.aspx?token=e0498803-7f62-4563-8d47-5fe

31. JAMA -- Abstract: Association Of Coffee And Caffeine Intake With The Risk Of Par Higher coffee and caffeine intake is associated with a lower incidence of Parkinson Disease in a study of Japanese-American men. Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/283/20/2674

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32. Type_Document_Title_Here Detailed information about this disease by Dennis Greene, a member of the Parkinson s Information Exchange Network. He has included some of his poetry and a look at the family history is also provided. http://members.networx.net.au/~dennisg/

33. Parkinsons Disease Information From Parkinsons.org Information on Parkinson's Disease including alternative medicine and clinical trials information. http://www.parkinsons.org/

Parkinson's Disease Information Home History Risk Factors Symptoms ... Order the Parkinson's Disease Guidebook Arm yourself with the most comprehensive information available. Printed version $29.95. Electronic version $24.95. Plus free updates on the latest research for 1 year. Updated June 23, 2009 Parkinson's disease is one of a larger group of neurological conditions called motor system disorders. Historians have found evidence of the disease as far back as 5000 B.C. It was first described as "the shaking palsy" in 1817 by British doctor James Parkinson. Because of Parkinson's early work in identifying symptoms, the disease came to bear his name. In the normal brain, some nerve cells produce the chemical dopamine, which transmits signals within the brain to produce smooth movement of muscles. In Parkinson's patients, 80 percent or more of these dopamine-producing cells are damaged, dead, or otherwise degenerated. This causes the nerve cells to fire wildly, leaving patients unable to control their movements. Symptoms usually show up in one or more of four ways: tremor, or trembling in hands, arms, legs, jaw, and face

34. Parkinson's Disease: MedlinePlus Provides an overview of basic information including news articles, research developments and links to other web sites. http://medlineplus.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/parkinsonsdisease.html

pttitle = ""; Skip navigation A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Home About MedlinePlus ... Contact Us Search MedlinePlus Health Topics ESPAÑOL Other Topics: A B C D ... All Topics Parkinson's Disease URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/parkinsonsdisease.html Also called: Paralysis agitans, Shaking palsy Parkinson's disease is a disorder that affects nerve cells, or neurons, in a part of the brain that controls muscle movement. In Parkinson's, neurons that make a chemical called dopamine die or do not work properly. Dopamine normally sends signals that help coordinate your movements. No one knows what damages these cells. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease may include Trembling of hands, arms, legs, jaw and face Stiffness of the arms, legs and trunk Slowness of movement Poor balance and coordination As symptoms get worse, people with the disease may have trouble walking, talking or doing simple tasks. They may also have problems such as depression, sleep problems or trouble chewing, swallowing or speaking. Parkinson's usually begins around age 60, but it can start earlier. It is more common in men than in women. There is no cure for Parkinson's disease. A variety of medicines sometimes help symptoms dramatically.

35. Parkinson's Disease: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com Parkinson's disease — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this progressive movement disorder. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/parkinsons-disease/DS00295/DSECTION=symptoms

36. Senior And Older Adult Health Issues: Alzheimer's Disease PD is a degenerative central nervous system (CNS) disorder. A discussion about the disorder, the symptoms and treatments of this disease. http://www.angelfire.com/oh2/fountainofyouth/parkinsons.html

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37. Parkinsons Disease Home Page This segment of the eMedTV Web site provides a wealth of information on Parkinson's disease, a serious neurological disorder. It contains articles discussing possible symptoms http://parkinsons-disease.emedtv.com/

38. Parkinson's Disease: Is Victory In Sight? A review of the latest research into parkinson s disease with emphasis on prevention and complementary and alternative treatments. http://www.yourhealthbase.com/parkinsons.html

Comprehensive review of the latest research into Parkinson's disease with emphasis on prevention and complementary and alternative treatments Parkinson's Disease: Is Victory in Sight? by Hans R. Larsen, MSc ChE If research into Parkinson's disease continues at its present pace this dreaded disease may well be fully understood and largely preventable early in the 21st Century. Parkinson's disease ( paralysis agitans , shaking palsy) was first described in 1817. L-dopa, the mainstay of current drug therapy was introduced in 1970 and since then hundreds of research papers have been published on the disease. It is now increasingly clear not only what causes Parkinson's, but also how it can be prevented and its relentless progress slowed down. Incidence and Symptoms Idiopathic (of no known cause) Parkinson's disease affects about one percent of the population over the age of 60 years in the United States. It is more common among men than among women and also seems to be more widespread in northern countries. The incidence of the disease increases with age although aging itself is not believed to be a causative factor. Parkinson's disease is rarely inherited and less than one per cent of all cases are thought to have a genetic component. At this time there is no medical cure for the condition, but drugs that alleviate the symptoms and slow the progress of the disease are available(1-5). The main symptom of Parkinson's disease is a pronounced tremor affecting the extremities notably the hands, chin or lips. The tremor is most evident at rest and disappears with movement. Other characteristic symptoms of Parkinson's disease are stiffness or slowness of movement, a shuffling walk, stooped posture, and difficulties in performing simple tasks. Memory impairment and cognitive dysfunction are rarely encountered in early stage Parkinson's disease. Depression is, however, a common feature and about 30 per cent of Parkinson's disease victims eventually develop Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia(1-3,6-8).

39. Wake Forest University School Of Medicine Links to information about Parkinson s disease emphasizing surgical treatments such as pallidotomy and deep brain stimulators. http://www.wfubmc.edu/surg-sci/ns/pd.html

40. Parkinson's Disease Parkinson's disease Highlights. What Is Parkinsons Disease? Parkinsons disease is a neurological disorder that affects movement, muscle control, and balance. http://adam.about.com/reports/Parkinson-s-disease.htm

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