Miscellaneous Information Sites
MEDLINEplus
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus//
A service of the National Library of Medicine featuring current health news, dictionaries, MEDLINE, and more.
DrugDigest
http://www.drugdigest.org/
Consumer health information about drugs, herbs, and supplements.
National Parkinson Foundation
http://www.parkinson.org/
An educational site on Parkinson’s disease.
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
http://www.michaeljfox.org/
Dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease within the decade through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson’s today. The site includes information on current research, a guide for the newly diagnosed and advice for caregivers.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/
Provides information on neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s, recent discoveries and information on signing up for clinical research trials.
Parkinson’s Disease Foundation
http://www.pdf.org/
The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF) is a leading national presence in Parkinson’s disease research, education and public advocacy. They are working for the nearly one million people in the US living with Parkinson’s by funding promising scientific research and supporting people with Parkinson’s, their families and caregivers through educational programs and support services.
Patients Like Me Parkinson’s Disease Community
http://www.patientslikeme.com/
Community for those dealing with Parkinson’s Disease. Patients share their treatments and outcomes to help others connect who have similar conditions.
