Awakenings
Information on Parkinson's disease, patient support groups, research, physicians, and medical news. Supported by EPDA president Mary Baker and sponsored by drug manufacturer Hoffmann-La Roche. Site requires frames.
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.
Mamas Health
Learn about Parkinson's Disease, what causes it, how to prevent it and statistics about it.
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.
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.
Caregiver Information
Sponsored by the National Parkinson Foundation. Primarily for care givers to people with this disease. Includes a discussion forum. A detailed look at the early and advanced stages of this disease.
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.
Medtronic.com
Surgical treatment of Parkinson's, tremors and other movement disorders.
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
Parkinson's Disease: New Treatments Slow Onslaught of Symptoms
An article from the US Food and Drug Administration written by John Henkel.
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