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Top 10 best Parkinson's web sites rated by the LoveToKnow editors.
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Parkinson's Disease Foundation
"Supporting the highest quality research in the cause and cure of Parkinson's Disease." Ask experts questions on the disease, and view answers to the most frequently asked questions. Read the overview of the disease, which looks at symptoms, causes, and medical and surgical treatments. Also find news, contacts, and info on Parkinson's research centers.
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Stalevo
Therapy for people who have Parkinson's disease comes in the form of a tablet. Learn how the drug works, and get a free 30 day trial offer for the medication with permission from your M.D. Also find recommended books on Parkinson's.
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National Parkinson Foundation
Fundraising and education for victims of Parkinson's and their families. Learn
about the disease, locate support groups, physicians, and outreach centers near you, and enter the
discussion center to ask a doctor, surgeon, or speech clinician a question.
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Medtronic: New Hope for Parkinson's
Learn all about Activa, a neurostimulator device developed to stimulate certain areas of the brain in Parkinson's sufferers. Find an experienced Activa physician, attend an educational seminar to learn more about it, or ask an expert a question on how Activa works.
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MedlinePlus: Parkinson's Disease
All the latest news from the medical front on research and treatment of the disease. Find overviews of the disease and its effects, diagnosis/symptoms, and info on how it's treated. Links to pages on clinical trials, coping, and disease management.
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Drugstore.com: Parkinson's Disease
List of drugs available to treat the crippling neurological disease include Bromocriptine Mesylate and a variety of Carbidopa-Levodopa medications. See the list of all drugs available for sale with a doctor's prescription. Also read an extensive article covering all angles of the disease.
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Parkinson's Information
Understanding Parkinson's section offers tips for daily living, therapy information, research, and how to maintain a positive attitude when coping with the disease. A directory of resources is available, and be sure to check out the answers to frequently asked questions about the disease's symptoms and effects.
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Medifocus: Parkinson's Disease
Learn how to order the Parkinson's Disease Guidbook, which helps sufferers of the ailment learn about new developments and treatments. Also lists doctors, research centers, and hospitals best known for treating the disease. Guidebook is available in electronic and print versions, and can be purchased online or by phone.
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American Parkinson Disease Foundation
Organization focuses on research, patient support, and raising public awareness about the disease. Find chapter locations throughout the United States, info on how to get involved with the foundation, and access to the Young Parkinson's Information and Referral Center.
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MedClock: Parkinson's Medication Reminders
Offers sales of watches, multi-alarm devices, and pill timers designed specifically for those afflicted with Parkinson's, as well as sippy bottles. View the full index of products. Learn how to research clinical trials to take part in.
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Yahoo! Health Encyclopedia: Parkinson's Disease
Extensive profile of the debilitating disease defines what it is, what its symptoms are, and the signs and tests that can be performed to detect the disease. Treatment and image sections available, too.
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Amazon.com Books: Parkinson's Disease
Sift through tons of titles for sale on various subject areas related to
Parkinson's Disease, including caregiver and sufferer guides, medical texts, and autobiographies of Parkinson's victims. Many titles available at both new and used prices. Read reviews and descriptions for most listed titles, too.
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About.com: Parkinson's Disease & Seniors
Learn what the disease is and does, check out the glossary of Parkinson's terms, and find caregiver resources. Communicate with others coping with the disease in the forum section.
Get up to the minute articles and news regarding Parkinson's disease,
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American Academy of Neurology: Find a Neurologist
Search for a neurologist to book an appointment with to discuss, treat, and diagnose Parkinson's Disease. You can conduct a search by physician last name, city, state/province, or country.
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Awakenings
"The Internet focus on Parkinson's Disease." Get a primary care perspective on the disease, how to live a happy life while coping with Parkinson's, and where you can find a support group near you. Discover the
extensive directory of links to other Parkinson's resources on the Web.
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Medical Information Organization: Parkinson's
Provides links to educational and commercial resources on therapy and various medications and tools used to treat Parkinson's. Also check out the directory of articles on the disease.
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Neurology Channel: Parkinson's Disease
Education on the crippling disease includes an overview of what it does, incidence and prevalence statistics, risk factors, and causes. Chapters on how to treat the disease, and where you can locate a neurologist for a consultation and diagnosis.
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WellnessBooks.com: Parkinson's Disease Bookstore
Popular books for sale on the debilitating neurodegenerative disease, as well as a selection of titles on Parkinson's treatment and other diseases that strike the central nervous systems.
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NINDS: Parkinson's Disease Information
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke defines what the disease is, and how it is detected and treated. Find links to organizations researching a cure. Also learn about clinical trials being conducted that need participants.
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Tab Time
Extremely popular alarm-activated pillbox for Parkinson's Disease sufferers can be purchased online securely through PayPal. Drop by the "Tabtime
5" section for a profile of the device and its many handy features.
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