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--------------9DA10FACF170016DEF8235B7 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Dear Parkinson's Information Exchangers: THE GLOBE AND MAIL, which up until the publication of the NATIONAL POST, was Canada's only national newspaper. On November 26th I circulated a copy of the Post article on the hot topic of the Michael Fox story. Not to be outdone, the Globe in their December 1st edition has produced their own commentary on PD. Included are useful facts and figures on the incidence of PD in Canada and reference to a recent national poll which "shows that most people in Canada have heard of Parkinson's disease-but they misunderstand it, and don't grasp its severity. There is also an inspiring write-up on an interview with a Christopher Cooper, a 40-year old Parkie in the tough-guy world of the financial district in my home-town. ( Toronto ).Cooper adheres to a rigorous exercise program that includes running, weight-lifting and tai-chi. The complete text of this 6-page article can be accessed by clicking on the following web-site:- < http:/health.theglobeandmail.com/docs/news/19981201/Health/HEPARK.html > Another useful section is a summary of treatments, including the statement that " for reasons unknown, electro-convulsive therapy--shock therapy--seems to work to treat symptoms." I would welcome any feedback on shock therapy treatment, especially any contacts in the Toronto or Ottawa area. Cheers, Ken Clements < [log in to unmask] --------------9DA10FACF170016DEF8235B7 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit <HTML> Dear Parkinson's Information Exchangers: <P>THE GLOBE AND MAIL, which up until the publication of the NATIONAL POST, was Canada's only national newspaper. On November 26th I circulated a copy of the Post article on the hot topic of the Michael Fox story. Not to be outdone, the Globe in their December 1st edition has produced their own commentary on PD. Included are useful facts and figures on the incidence of PD in Canada and reference to a recent national poll which "shows that most people in Canada have heard of Parkinson's disease-<B>but they misunderstand it, and don't grasp its severity.</B> <P>There is also an inspiring write-up on an interview with a Christopher Cooper, a 40-year old Parkie in the tough-guy world of the financial district in my home-town. ( Toronto ).Cooper adheres to a rigorous exercise program that includes running, weight-lifting and <I>tai-chi.</I> <BR>The complete text of this 6-page article can be accessed by clicking on the following web-site:- <BR><B>< <A HREF="http:/health.theglobeandmail.com/docs/news/19981201/Health/HEPARK.html">http:/health.theglobeandmail.com/docs/news/19981201/Health/HEPARK.html</A> ></B> <P>Another useful section is a summary of treatments, including the statement that " for reasons unknown, electro-convulsive therapy--shock therapy--seems to work to treat symptoms." <P>I would welcome any feedback on shock therapy treatment, especially any contacts in the Toronto or Ottawa area. <P>Cheers, Ken Clements < [log in to unmask] <BR> </HTML> --------------9DA10FACF170016DEF8235B7--