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Harvard University

Harvard University: Neurosurgical Service

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Harvard University offers a rating system of diagnosing Parkinson's Disease. It also presents the Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) which measures mentation, behavior and mood, activities in daily life and...
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Other

National Parkinson Foundation: Parkinson's Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Parkinson's Disease including information about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and surgery.
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Health Communities: Parkinson's Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the mystery and complexity of Parkinson's Disease. It mentions the history of the disease, signs and symptoms and incidence.
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Parkinson's Disease Foundation: Prescription Medications

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses various treatments including medication and surgery to treat, not cure, Parkinson's Disease. Additional information is located on the left side of this site.
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WebMD

Web Md: Introduction to Parkinson's Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD Health contains a thorough introduction to the causes of Parkinson's Disease, its signs and symptoms, and its atypical variants. The information is fairly in-depth and very interesting in its descriptions.