81. Parkinson's Disease - Diagnosis And Treatment Options At Mayo Clinic Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders treatment from neurology specialists at Mayo Clinic. http://www.mayoclinic.org/parkinsons-disease/

Skip to Navigation Skip to Content Appointments Jobs ... Health Information Search Main Navigation Online Services For Medical Professionals Sub Navigation A B C D ... Support Mayo Now Adjust type size: Font size down Font size up Print document.write('E-mail Page'); E-mail Page Share close Digg Mixx del.icio.us Newsvine ... Stumbleupon Share this on... Share this site with others using one of these sharing tools. Link to this article To link to this article, paste this block of HTML code onto your webpage. Guidelines for sites linking to mayoclinic.org Parkinson's Disease Overview Diagnosis Treatment Appointments ... Resources Overview According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, at least 1 million people are believed to suffer from Parkinson's disease, and about 50,000 new cases are reported each year in the United States. These figures are expected to increase as the population ages. Nearly 4,000 patients with Parkinson's disease are treated each year by neurology and neurosurgery specialists in Mayo Clinic's movement disorders programs. Patients receive state-of-the-art treatment and have opportunities to participate in valuable research studies and clinical trials. Read more about movement disorders Diagnosis No specific test can diagnose Parkinson's disease. Diagnosis is usually made based on the patient's history and a comprehensive neurologic examination. Similar symptoms can be caused by certain medications and by other degenerative brain conditions.

82. Functional And Stereotactic Neurosurgery Center - GateWay To Neurosurgery @ Mass Provides general information and links to organisations providing PD support. http://neurosurgery.mgh.harvard.edu/Functional/default.htm

Functional Neurosurgery Neurosurgery Home - About Us - Diseases Treated - Clinical Centers - Referrals - People - Grand Rounds - Education - News, etc. - Publications - History - Support Groups - Links - Appointments - Contact Us - Search NS Web Neurosurgery Web Sites - Neurosurgery Home - Research Home - Residency Home - Alumni Home Mass General Hospital Web Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery Center Font Size: The Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery Center provides comprehensive evaluation and care for patients with movement disorders, epilepsy, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and certain chronic pain syndromes. The center works closely with the Partners Parkinson and Movement Disorders Treatment Center , and the MGH Epilepsy Unit Referrals Stereotactic Surgery Parkinson's Disease ... Links Currently available treatments for movement disorders include microelectrode-guided deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus, the globus pallidus or the thalamus as appropriate. The

83. Parkinsons Disease - Parkinsons Neurodegenerative Disease - Symptoms Of Parkinso Causes, symptoms and treatments for the neurodegenerative shaking palsy known as Parkinson's disease are described. Specific genes involved in the progression of the disorder http://biotech.about.com/od/diseases/a/Parkinsons.htm

zWASL=1;zGRH=1 zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zDO=0 Home Biotech / Biomedical Biotech / Biomedical Search Biotech / Biomedical Lab Techniques Get Involved New Technologies ... Share w(x2+zWl+'?p=1" zT="18/1[N" rel="nofollow">Print') Free Biotech / Biomedical Newsletter! Sign Up Discuss in my Forum By Theresa Phillips , About.com Guide See More About: neurodegenerative diseases therapeutic cloning stem cell research genetic diseases zSB(3,3) is a neurodegenerative disease that appears when certain nerve cells of the brain, in a region called the substantia nigra , die or become impaired. These nerve cells are responsible for producing dopamine , which enables smooth, coordinated muscular motions throughout the body. The disease was originally called "the shaking palsy" and identified in 1817 by British Dr. James Parkinson, after whom it is now named. There are no known cures for Parkinson's, but some treatments can slow progression of the disease and help alleviate the symptoms. The treatments usually involve replacement of the missing dopamine, and drugs for this disease often contain L-dopa, the intermediate precursor in the production of dopamine from the amino acid tryptophan. Other drugs might be used to inhibit neurotransmittors or suppress MAO-B, the enzyme that degrades dopamine. Certain surgical procedures can be used to alleviate symptoms in extreme cases. Although these medications can greatly improve quality of life, many individuals are able to live and manage their disease without medication.

84. The Parkinson S Support Center Of Kentuckiana Information regarding Parkinson s disease support group meetings in the Northern Kentucky/Southern Indiana areas. http://www.pscky.org/

85. Deep Brain Stimulation. DBS-STN.org For DBS/STN Surgery Information Relating To Support and information about DBS/STN surgery for parkinson s disease for patients, relatives, caregivers and medical staff. http://www.dbs-stn.org

Home About Us Contact Forum ... Links Tuesday November 16, 2010 Welcome Donate now Download and Read Our Latest Survey Results . (Dec. 09) References from the peer-reviewed manuscripts from our Balance Report. Speech in Individuals with Parkinson's Disease with and without Deep Brain Stimulation . (Jan. 09) Info discussed in Medical Community Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease. read more Long term biochemical changes in the Parkinsonian brain with and without deep brain stimulation using Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) ... read more Article Archive Current Science Review Early versus Delayed DBS Surgery: Clinical Trials needed! The purpose of this article was to look at the utility of a statistical model to predict the effectiveness of DBS-STN on motor functioning, cognitive abilities, and quality of life when the surgical intervention is done early or later in the disease course. Conferences and Special Events Neural Interfaces Conference: Long Beach, California June 21, 2010 The Parkinson Alliance has been attending the Neural Interfaces Conference since 2005, and this is the first time the meeting has been held on the West coast. This particular conference kicked off the first official day with a Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) consortium. Alliance Team visits Huntington Memorial Hospital DBS Team DBS in the continuum of care for PD and other movement disorders The Parkinson Alliance staff attended the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Forum in Dallas to help educate a large group of general neurologists about DBS therapy.

86. The Health Blog Network Web community designed to help PD patients and their caregivers by creating a centralized destination for helpful, personal disease information. http://parkinsonsblognetwork.com

Contribute to our Parkinson's Disease blog community by completing our quick registration You'll need to register to add your Parkinson's blog or participate in our message board. If you've already registered, you can log in below. Forgot your password? Add your blog today. Contribute to our Parkinson's Disease community by becoming a PDBN Affiliate and adding your blog. When we work together, the whole community gets stronger. Remember, you need to become an affiliate to add your blog and/or participate in our message board. Parkinson Disease - My experience as a Parkinson Disease sufferer. Small Website About Parkinsons Disease Shake, Rattle and Roll: An insider's view of PD From the Advisors' Desk ... MOZART MOVEMENT Welcome to ParkinsonsDiseaseBlogNetwork.com. This Web community is designed to help Parkinson's Disease patients and their caregivers by creating a centralized destination for helpful, personal Parkinson's Disease information. The ultimate intention is for the site to serve as a real-time, virtual meeting place to exchange empowering thoughts about fighting Parkinson’s Disease. We hope you find this content valuable, and we further hope you will become an active contributor by adding a blog and/or rating on our existing blog. Chronical of living with Parkinson's: "I have now been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and Peripheral Neuropathy, so this will be a life long journey - coping with the medicines, nutrition, digestion problems, exercise, and no telling what else!" Blog start 8/20/2006.

87. PDUK - For PwP Join the forum or chat room and share your worries and concerns about this disease, or give support to other people with PD. http://pduk.org

88. Parkinsons Journey Offering hope and encouragement to those with Parkinson s and to those who know someone with Parkinson s. http://www.parkinsonsjourney.com/

Home About Getting to Know Judy Hensley Getting To Know Sherri Woodbridge November 11th, 2010 Posted in Misc No Comments These are just a handful those who I know or know of: Scott Signani, brother,  cousin, friend, USAF, 20 years of service; David Gillis, friend; David Kitchener, uncle, US Navy, WWII; John Francis Feldenzer, grandpa, US Navy, WWI; Rod Gard, cousin; Bob Kesson, friend; Mark Sales, friend; Dennis Feeney, friend, USMC, 3 tours in Iraq; Tom Criswell, friend, Viet Nam war; Pat Tatum, friend; Rob Kinerson, friend, fighter pilot, USAF all. Read More November 8th, 2010 Posted in Parkinson's Disease News No Comments I remember meeting my son for lunch one day and as I got out of the car, my foot was dragging somewhat.  I couldn’t raise it high enough, fast enough.  Yep, that’s right.  I fell.  Right then.  Right there.  And, mind you—I fell slowly . At least it felt that way. That fall seemed like it lasted   f-o-r-e-v-e-r .  I was sure everyone in that sandwich shop saw the woman in the jeans and red coat fall right on her toosh and then struggle to get back up.  However, either no one witnessed the dreadful sight or they were extremely good actors and kindly (or not so kindly?) turned away.  I made a mental note to myself that day that when the time deems itself necessary, get a cane. Until then, if you’re afraid of falling because your legs aren’t working properly, dropping things because your arms and hands aren’t working properly, etc., then why not build up what muscle/mobility you now have and make exercise one of the most important things you do?  I’ve already mentioned the benefits of bike riding for one man, but how about you?  What about walking?  That is what I enjoy.  (Yes, with my tennis shoes.)  Do it with someone else, which is actually safer and often more fun, but – like ‘they’ say – check with your doctor first.

89. Welcome To CARE - For CareGivers Of People With Parkinson's CARE (Caregivers Are Really Essential) is a ListServ where CareGivers can let off steam in a place where they will not upset the people with parkinson s for whom they care. http://www.pdcaregiver.org/

Welcome to CARE - for CareGivers of People with Parkinson's This information on this site was partially drawn from a ListServ on the Internet. The ListServ is CARE or Caregivers Are Really Essential. It is a sublist of the Parkinson's Information Exchange Network ListServ. The lion's share of the information was drawn from my personal searches on the Internet. It is especially for CareGivers (CGs) of People with Parkinson's (PWPs). The need for such a list was evident from feelings expressed on the PD (Parkinson's Disease) list that there are times when CGs need to be able to "let off steam" in a place where they will not upset their PWPs. Some of us have CareGiver support groups, where we can safely express feelings, get practical support, and share experiences but some do not.   Contents Taken From the CARE List Adult Day Care Anxiety at Bedtime A Story Assisted Living/Nursing Home Issues ... Loss of self  Messages and Web Searches Loving and Sexuality Medicaid Eligibility Medications and Drugs Issues Movement Disorders Specialist ... 31 July, 2006 The contents of these pages are drawn from the messages that are posted to the CARE List as well as from search efforts by the webmaster. These are people who are CareGivers, either directly or indirectly, of people who are living with parkinson's. What is Parkinson's Disease - Condensed Version What is Parkinson's Disease - Long Version For an Alphabetical list of the Contents on both the main entry page and the Web Resources page, click

90. Reading And West Berkshire PEPS Home Page Support group for people affected by Early-Onset Parkinson s living in the Reading and West Berkshire area. http://www.pdpeps.org/

READING AND WEST BERKSHIRE PEPS AN EARLY-ONSET PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP Reading and West Berkshire PEPS is affiliated to Parkinson's UK Next Meeting October 28th Kennett Valley Free Church PEPS Blog Blog Help Latest news and advice.... (updated October 2nd 2010) We promote a positive perspective for early onset Parkies by: Supporting and befriending Informing and raising awareness Enjoying social activities and having fun We meet informally every month in the local area..... We would be delighted to have you contact us: email: briony_e_cooke@hotmail.com Please sign our Guestbook Home Diary of Events Latest News About Us Members Area ... Guestbook Last Updated: Reading and West Berkshire PEPS 2008 - 2010

91. Home Helping those with Parkinson s and their carers and families living in East Berkshire. http://www.bracknellparkinsons.org/

Bracknell Branch of Parkinson's UK We're here to help! Home About us Diary Evening Meetings ... Site Map Home Page for the Bracknell Branch of Parkinson's UK The aim of our Branch is to help people with Parkinson's and their carers living in and around Bracknell. A copy of our Branch Leaflet is available to download by clicking  here What's New? Next Evening Meeting is on 8th November Come find out about the Research work  that Parkinson's UK fund see Diary page for details We had a great day out on our Canal Trip  on the 9th August. The Cream Teas were fantastic (thanks Yvonne!).  Some of the services provided for Branch members are: M onthly evening meetings at which members can meet together in a friendly atmosphere to exchange views and hear a talk from a speaker on a Parkinson's issue or a general topic of interest. The services of an Information Support Worker who acts as a 'friendly contact' for members as well as advising on how to claim for benefits and obtain assistance from social services.  Access to Parkinson's Nurse Specialists ,  who are able to provide advice on medication and related matters. New members are encouraged to arrange a meeting at an early stage.

92. WE MOVE - Worldwide Education And Awareness For Movement Disorders Resource for movement disorder information, including Parkinson s Disease, and disorder activities on the internet. http://www.wemove.org/

93. CNS Online CNS is a non profit foundation in La Jolla, California, dedicated to research and treatment of neurological diseases. Parkinson s disease information is in the archives. http://www.cnsonline.org/

CNS Home News/Events CNS News Monthly Lecture Patient Counseling Research News ... eNewsletter Signup Clinical Trials Trial Registration Signup Current Treatment Trials Patients Information ALS Alzheimer's Disease Multiple Sclerosis Parkinson's ... General Interest About CNS Mission Contact Us Our Doctors Director's Message ... CNS Publications Helping CNS How to contribute Our Donors Links Links to further resources En Espanol CNS En Espanol Last Updated: Sat Oct 30, 2010 CNS Update FDA approves Nuedexta which was discovered at CNS and developed by Avanir pharmaceutical corporation Dr Smith to speak at Stanford on Nov 5. At the California ALS Summit, held in San Francisco June 27-28, Dr Smith gave a talk entitled "The ALS phenotype: lost in translation" and chaired a session dealing with molecular therapy for ALS In March Dr Smith gave a series of lectures at UFM(check ufm.com) in Guatemala city and on April 14th will speak at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology Family and friends of Tom Shey established a fund to support ALS research. Thus far over $6000 has been contributed. Isis pharmaceutical corporation organized a meeting in Boston in December '09 to launch a Familial ALS trial that utilizes a drug developed with UCSD and CNS. See publications.

94. Re-Wired For Life DBS/STN | Non-profit Organization Created To Promote The Under An independent volunteer not-for-profit organization. Provides on-line support and information for those who have had or who are considering Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery to alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson s disease and certain other movement disorders. http://www.rewiredforlife.org/

About Us Patient Forum Surgery Information Patient Stories ... Links Tuesday, November 16, 2010 The Newsroom Bruce Dunwiddies Story MEDICARE COVERS COST OF DBS DIATHERMY SAFETY ALERT YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS : DBS IN THE HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT - Article ... News Archive from left to right: Drs. Beric , Sterio, and Kelly Dr. Djordje Sterio Dr. Aleksandar Beric Re-Wired for Life Foundation is a non-profit organization created to promote the understanding of deep brain stimulation (DBS) among patients, their families, and medical professionals through dissemination of information, patient support meetings, medical professional meetings, and research development. This site offers assistance to patients in dealing with their day to day condition before, during, and after surgery and offers related educational and informational services as they become available. We are eager to share with you "The First Report" — the first summary of responses to the questions posed in the DBS/STN Patient Survey, dated July 2003. While the information presented has no constraint or standard statistically validated double-blind random protocols, we know that presenting the patients' unadulterated view is a novel and valuable approach that will benefit patients and individuals looking for more information on DBS/STN. Additionally, we believe this information will prove valuable to the scientific and medical community. Please visit our

95. The Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) for Parkinson s Research is dedicated to ensuring the development of a cure for Parkinson s disease within this decade through an aggressively funded research agenda. http://www.michaeljfox.org/

96. Michigan Parkinson Foundation A voluntary non-profit corporation providing people with Parkinson s disease in Michigan information on support groups state-wide, current events, research news, and clinical trials. Quarterly newsletter is available on-line. http://www.parkinsonsmi.org

Home Breaking News About MPF Facts About Parkinsons ... Site Map Our web site has been developed to provide you with information about MPF and its services, to share our newsletter, The Messenger, and to help you locate and take advantage of our support groups and upcoming events. We invite you to contact us and comment, either by email, phone or mail. View the free webcast "Mind, Mood and Body: Understanding Nonmotor Symptoms of PD" that was held on July 18, 2008. The link takes you to a page to register before viewing the archived event. Interview with Alisa Z, WWJ 950 AM – Parkinson’s Disease and the Night of 1000 Stars Michigan Parkinson Foundation is proud to be an organizational partner of the World Parkinson Congress. Michigan Parkinson Foundation 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 150 Bingham Farms, MI 48025

97. Northwest Parkinson's Foundation (NWPF) Improving The Quality Of Life A non-profit organization located in the Pacific Northwest which promotes awareness, education, care and a cure for Parkinson s Disease. http://www.nwpf.org

98. PALS Front Page PALS Support Group has formally existed since November, 1998 and is a branch of the Parkinson s Association of Ireland. It is the brainchild of its Chairman, David Magennis, who has had PD since he was 28. http://gofree.indigo.ie/~pdpals

99. Parkinson Association Of The Carolinas Provides support group meetings, information to the community, membership, prescription assistance to members, a swim therapy program and home health care information. Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. http://www.parkinsonassociation.org/

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100. Parkinson's Action Network PANs primary mission since its founding in 1991 has been to provide an informed, organized, and effective voice in public policy issues affecting the search for a cure for Parkinson s disease. http://www.parkinsonsaction.org

Get Involved Size Current Size: About PAN Board of Directors Staff Grassroots Network ... more A Closer Look The mid-term elections are certainly going to create something of a sea change in the nation's capital. So, I thought it would be useful to give you a brief analysis of what the election results will mean for the Parkinson's community. Of course, how this will all settle out needs to evolve over the coming weeks – some congressional races are not even decided yet – so please take this as a quick first look at what the changes mean. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced on Monday, November 1, that it has begun paying disability benefits to Vietnam veterans who meet newly-enacted standards for Agent Orange exposure. The new rules, which the Parkinson's Action Network (PAN) supported, ensure that Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange who later developed Parkinson’s disease, B-cell (or hairy-cell) leukemia, and ischemic heart disease, will have easier access to disability benefits. see all Latest From PAN Congress returns for lame-duck session on Monday, November 15

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