Many years later, a scourge returns Nov 17, 2009
Post-polio syndrome afflicts many who thought theyd left disease behind ... Now he is battling post-polio syndrome, a disease that can strike former polio victims decades after they have recovered from the initial disease ... A neurologist finally identified the real problem: post-polio syndrome. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Hometown History: La Crosse doctor honored with T-shirt event in 1976 Jul 20, 2009
Egan had suffered from post-polio syndrome after contracting the disease in 1952 while working with polio patients during the first three years of his practice. Although it was a contributing factor to his death, he never let the effects of polio interfere with his work. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Rolland Orville Robison Apr 29, 2009
Rollie cheerfully endured many health challenges including polio, several hip replacements, heart bypass surgery, and post-polio syndrome. His last few years were spent at Timberhill Place, an assisted living facility in Corvallis, until a fall shortly before his death required him to be under constant medical supervision. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
* Oxygen therapy is valuable, sometimes Mar 17, 2009
But nowhere in the list are cerebral palsy, autism, multiple sclerosis, stroke, macular degeneration, spinal cord injury, sports injuries, heart attack, post-polio syndrome, Lyme disease, migraine, cirrhosis, myasthenia gravis, fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome X among the dozens of conditions that independent clinics claim to treat with hyperbaric oxygen. Not to mention the claims of celebrities like Michael Jackson, who used it in the hope that it will keep him alive to 150, and Keanu... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Missed diagnosis Feb 21, 2009
Now aged 50, the former human rights lawyer is angry her condition, post-polio syndrome (PPS) was not spotted sooner, and that it was allowed to deteriorate to such an extent that she had to give up her much-loved career ... By now Pami was convinced she had post-polio syndrome and did a lot of research ... " Study results A recent survey of 200 GPs has revealed that thousands could be in the same position as Pami. The survey carried out on behalf of the British Polio Fellowship revealed that... (BBC News -- UK)
Health calendar Feb 20, 2009
POST-POLIO SUPPORT GROUP, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., second Saturdays in January, April and July; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, first floor WO 2 conference room; 531-3511. "Doctor Health," radio show hosted by David Snow with guests discussing health topics and listener call-in; 9 a.m. Wednesdays; 690 AM KHNR; call-in number is 296-5476 during the broadcast. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Larry Olson: Couple’s zest for life uplifting Feb 16, 2009
At age 42 when the Welsh s son was 1 year old, she began having post-polio problems. First she used a cane, but began falling. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
