From: "Phil Connors" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:       Re: The Parkinson's Web to Open Today! Authorization-- The Parki
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> Subject:       The Parkinson's Web to Open Today!
 
> For Immediate Release
>
> Contact: Ken Bernstein
>
> Announcing the Opening of The Parkinson's Web on the Internet
>
> BOSTON, MA - Dr. Anne Young, M. D., Ph.D., Chief of the Department of
> Neurology at the Massachusetts General Hospital, announced the opening of a
> Parkinson's Disease information resource directory on the World Wide Web.
> Individuals with a computer, Internet access and web browser software will
> now be able to learn about new developments in Parkinson's research, look up
> medical terms in a glossary, get a listing of Parkinson's organizations and
> resources in the United States and countries around the world. These are but
> a few of the categories of information available on The Parkinson's Web. The
> Universal Resource Locator is:
>  http://dem0nmac.mgh.harvard.edu/parkinsonsweb/Main/PDmain.html.
>
> Ken Bernstein, President of the Young Parkinson's Support Network -
> Massachusetts is The Parkinson's Web Project Coordinator. Bernstein said the
> creation of the Parkinson's information resource was a collaborative effort
> involving neurologists, researchers and Parkinson's patients and activists in
> the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom and The
> Netherlands.
>
> The goal, according to Bernstein, is to "use the Internet's capability to
> link people around the world, use the Internet's power to share information
> and create a worldwide Parkinson's community." Beyond sharing information on
> the Internet, project contributors hope that this web site can help speed the
> search for the cause of Parkinson's and the development of ever more
> effective treatment strategies. The web site is in its infancy and over time
> more information will become available. Volunteers are still needed for this
> work. They should contact Ken Bernstein via e-mail: [log in to unmask]
>
> Parkinson's disease is a baffling and complex of the neurological disorders.
>  Its cause remains a mystery but research in this area is active, with new
> and intriguing findings constantly being reported. The disease is both
> chronic and progressive. It is not contagious nor is it usually inherited.
>
> Parkinson's belongs to a group of conditions called Motor System Disorders.
> The four primary symptoms are tremor or trembling in hands, arms, legs, jaw,
> and face; rigidity or stiffness of the limbs and trunk; bradykinesia or
> slowness of movement; and postural instability or impaired balance and
> coordination. As these symptoms become more pronounced, patients may have
> difficulty walking, talking, or completing other simple tasks.
>
> # # #
>
> March 24, 1995
When I tried to go to the URL (on Netscape) listed in the above message, I was
asked for a name and password. Then I was denied authorization to
this site. Please advise as to what I'm doing wrong and/or what I
have to do to gain access to this site.
Thank you.
 PIC
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