Parkinson disease - resources
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The following organizations are good resources for information on Parkinson disease:
Parkinson disease
Parkinson disease results from certain brain cells dying. These cells help control movement and coordination. The disease leads to shaking (tremors...

- American Parkinson Disease Association -- www.apdaparkinson.org
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke -- www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/parkinsons-disease
- Parkinson's Foundation -- www.parkinson.org
- The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research -- www.michaeljfox.org
Reviewed By
Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.