BBC: Activity 'cuts Parkinson's risk'
- Physical activity may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, research suggests.
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4285013.stm

BBC: Parkinson's 'targets cell boiler'
- Parkinson's disease may cripple the energy-producing centre of cells, research suggests.
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4967892.stm

BBC: Depression risk with Parkinson's
- Over 80% of people with Parkinson's disease frequently experience depression, a European survey finds.
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/5075576.stm

BBC: Parkinson's therapy trial success
- An initial trial of gene therapy treatment in the US for Parkinson's patients is hailed a success.
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6059568.stm

BBC: Brain 'cannabis' Parkinson's hope
- Boosting the brain's natural cannabis-like chemicals could help treat Parkinson's disease, a study suggests.
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6338173.stm

Mayo Clinic: Parkinson's Disease
- A description of the condition, as well as drug and surgical treatment.
- http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/parkinsons-disease/DS00295

P-I-E-N-O Archive Treasures
- The Parkinsn Archive Treasures are a collection of articles, studies and drug database for the student, doctor, Parkinson's patient, and caregiver.
- http://www.parkinsons-information-exchange-network-online.com/

Parkinson's Recovery Project
- Dedicated to dissemination of information regarding Parkinson's disease treatments which use techniques of Asian medicine. Find patient information, handbook updates, publications and other resources.
- http://www.pdrecovery.org

Forum: Qualitative Social Research
- Articles reports about a qualitative study about information needs of older people with Parkinson's disease (PD). In German, English and Spanish.
- http://www.qualitative-research.net/fqs-texte/1-03/1-03machtetal-e.htm

Study of Anti Depressants in Parkinson's Disease
- A National Institute of Health research study of anti-depressant medication in patients with PD, conducted at several medical centers throughout the United States and Canada by the University of Rochester.
- http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/sadpd/

YoungParkinsons
- Personal site of Tom Berdine, diagnosed at 33. Learn about parkinson's disease and its symptoms. Includes a message board and links to news.
- http://www.youngparkinsons.com

Living Alone With Parkinson's Disease
- Information, tips, foods, exercises, aids and attitudes learned during living alone with PD for 19 years.
- http://www.livingalonewithparkinsons.com

eMedicine Health - Parkinson Disease
- Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
- http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/9583-1.asp

The Facts about Parkinson's Disease
- Learn about this disease in which the symptoms are the result of the loss of brain cells that produce dopamine, a chemical messenger that transmits impulses from one nerve cell to another. From HealthLink MCW.
- http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1031002268.html

WebMD Health
- A consumer health site for Parkinson's Disease. Includes a caregiver section.
- http://my.webmd.com/medical_information/condition_centers/parkinsons/default.htm

Parkinson's Disease Control
- A Parkinson's disease resource that offers articles and webcasts on how to effectively treat and control control the disease.
- http://www.parkinsonscontrol.com/

Barb's Cues on Parkinsons Disease
- Personal experience, poetry, and advice on dealing with her condition.
- http://barbscues.mybravenet.com

Parkinson's Unity Walk
- Annual event in New York City's Central Park, to increase awareness of PD and to raise funds for research. Register online to participate or support a walker.
- http://www.unitywalk.org/

InteliHealth: Parkinson's Disease
- Featuring Harvard Medical Schools consumer health information. An in depth look at this disorder from an introduction through to research being done.
- http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8321/8321.html

Parkinson's Disease - Hope Through Research
- An informational booklet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
- http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/pubs/parkinson_disease_htr.htm

PD Index
- A directory of Parkinson's disease information on the Internet.
- http://www.pdindex.org/

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- Parkinson's disease information sheet.
- http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/parkinsons_disease.htm

Martin's Web Site
- A personal story with links to information about parkinson's disease and other health related issues.
- http://www.martinpurchase.org.uk

My Parkinson's Disease - Part 1
- What is it like to be a physician and diagnosed with this disease? Dr. David Cram explores his experience with PD in this AgeNet series.
- http://www.agenet.com/cram/cram_parkinsons.html

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

International Health News
- Comprehensive review of the latest research into parkinson's disease with emphasis on prevention and complementary and alternative treatments.
- http://www.yourhealthbase.com/parkinsons.html

Parkinson's Disease: New Treatments Slow Onslaught of Symptoms
- An article from the US Food and Drug Administration written by John Henkel.
- http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1998/498_pd.html

Parkinson's Information
- Details about PD, FAQs and tips for daily living. A directory of resources available. Discusses the drug Eldepryl (generic selegiline) as it is used for this disease. Sponsored by Somerset Pharmaceuticals
- http://www.parkinsonsinfo.com/

Medtronic.com
- Surgical treatment of Parkinson's, tremors and other movement disorders.
- http://www.medtronic.com/neuro/

MEDLINEplus: Parkinson's Disease
- This comprehensive site, created by the US National Library of Medicine, gives an overview of basic information available on PD including news articles, research developments and links to other web-sites.
- http://medlineplus.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/parkinsonsdisease.html

James, A Site about Parkinson's Disease
- Extensive information about this disease as well as where to go for support and what you can do to fight the effects. Some internet resources as well as general information. It is a project of the Adrienne Coles Memorial Trust.
- http://james.parkinsons.org.uk/

A View From the Lighter Side of Parkinson's
- Parkinsaw is an imaginary community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula for people with Parkinson's Disease. John Bjork, a member of the Parkinson's Information Exchange Network, describes their life with the disorder.
- http://www.mikeauldridge.com/parknsaw.htm

The Greenes of Western Australia
- 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/