Parkinson's Disease

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Reviewed May 2011

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Title:   Fact sheet 32 - Parkinson's disease, depression and anxiety
Publisher:   beyondblue
Description:   This fact sheet discusses the link between Parkinson's disease and depression. Includes information on treatments, advice for carers and where to get help.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Parkinson's disease and constipation
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Constipation is a common complication of Parkinson's disease. Nerve degeneration can slow bowel muscles. Incontinence can be managed with medical treatment, extra fibre in the diet, drinking extra fluids and lifestyle changes.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Parkinson's disease and exercise
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Regular exercise can improve some of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as poor balance, rigidity, slowness and impaired movement. Consult with your doctor, physiotherapist or healthcare professional when devising an exercise program.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Parkinson's disease and sexual issues
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Parkinson's disease can affect a person's sexuality through loss of neurological control of body movements or medication side effects. A person may experience reduced sexual feeling and function or an increase in desire (hypersexuality). Communication and professional counselling or medical treatment can help.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Parkinson's disease
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Stages of Parkinsons disease symptom treatment, cause of parkinsons disease with information on parkinsons disease
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Parkinson's disease late onset
Publisher:   RealTime Health Pty. Ltd.
Description:   Online videos and DVD's of the personal stories and patient experiences of people with late onset Parkinson's disease.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Parkinson's disease early onset
Publisher:   RealTime Health Pty. Ltd.
Description:   Online videos and DVD's of the personal stories and patient experiences of people with early onset Parkinson's disease.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Parkinson's disease: Q & A - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out all you need to know about Parkinson's disease, which causes disturbances in initiating, controlling and co-ordinating movement.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Treatment of Parkinson's disease
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Medical information about Parkinsons disease treatment with L-dopa therapy and Parkinsons disease symptoms
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Understanding Parkinson's
Publisher:   Brainlink Foundation
Description:   This fact sheet explains what Parkinson's is, who develops it and what we know about its cause. It describes diagnosis, symptoms, effects of the condition over time, treatments and therapies.
Date:   Sep 2007
Title:   The facts about Parkinson's disease
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service
Description:   Facts about Parkinson's Disease, including its causes, the common symptoms, treatment, and how to get help.
Date:   Aug 2003
Title:   Parkinson's disease: managing problems as it advances - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Read about some of the common problems that can occur as Parkinson's disease progresses.
Date:   Jul 2002
Title:   Parkinson's disease: forming partnerships - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   A vital part of managing Parkinson's disease involves good communication between the affected person, carers, and professionals.
Date:   Jul 2002
Title:   Parkinson's disease: tips for mobility - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Read about some mobility tips which have helped people with Parkinson's disease.
Date:   Jul 2002
Title:   Symptoms of Parkinson's disease - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Although tremor and rigidity are the major symptoms we associate with Parkinson's disease, there are a variety of other symptoms.
Date:   Jul 2002
Title:   Parkinson's disease: depression, personality and anxiety - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Anxiety and depression are both common in people with Parkinson's disease, but doctors do not have any clear answers as to why.
Date:   Jul 2002
Title:   Parkinson's disease patterns - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Here are some facts and figures about the patterns of occurrence of Parkinson's disease.
Date:   Jul 2002
Title:   Parkinson's disease and conductive education - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Conductive education is based on the idea that motor disorders are a form of learning difficulty.
Date:   Jul 2002
Title:   Parkinson's disease: self help and support groups - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Self-help groups for people with Parkinson's disease can be very beneficial.
Date:   Jul 2002
Title:   Parkinson's disease: MPTP and drug-induced Parkinson's - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   A byproduct of an illicit narcotic drug has been shown to cause the same signs and symptoms as Parkinson's disease.
Date:   Jul 2002

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