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From: "Phil Connors" <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: The Parkinson's Web to Open Today! Authorization-- The Parki > From: [log in to unmask] > 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 >