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Sounds French ... - Mar 15, 2008
Malaysia Star,After many tests, the doctor told him he had a rare condition called Guillain-Barre syndrome. What is this? Guillain-Barre syndrome is a type of
Guillain-Barré syndrome explained - Feb 28, 2008
Newington Town Crier,According to the Web site of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), "Guillain-Barré syndrome is a disorder in which the body's
TJ wins battle against Guillain-Barré Syndrome - Feb 28, 2008
Newington Town Crier,All seemed hopeless last July for Newington resident Tom Tallard when he was told his son, TJ, was paralyzed by Guillain-Barré syndrome, words "you better
Welcome back to our world - Mar 17, 2008
Stuff.co.nz,He has Guillain Barre syndrome, a rare disorder where the immune system turns on the body, attacking the nerves. On Sunday, Mr Harris was taken out for the
Voices: The night I danced with my son - Mar 20, 2008
MPNnow.com,Jon had just turned 3 when he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. I left him sleeping in the hospital, raced to the library and read for an hour
Large Analysis Shows Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Is Safe - Mar 20, 2008
Medscape (subscription)Guillain-Barré syndrome was confirmed in 5 vaccinees. Among 3 confirmed deaths, none seemed to be vaccine related. A pregnancy registry in the United States
March 24, 1976: Ford Orders Swine-Flu Shots for All - Mar 23, 2008
Wired NewsMass vaccinations started in October, but within weeks reports started coming in of people developing Guillain-Barré syndrome, a paralyzing nerve disease,
From paralysis to power hitter - Mar 11, 2008
Princeton University The Daily Princetonian,In middle school, he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a rare autoimmune disorder that slowly paralyzes most of the body.
Goal! Gleneely footballer makes full recovery after being paralysed - Mar 10, 2008
Derry Today,Doctors performed a lumbar puncture, which revealed high levels of protein in his blood and brain and Guillain-Barré syndrome was diagnosed.
Dr. Paul Donohue - Mar 7, 2008
DetNews.com,In the same year, there was an increase in the number of people with Guillain-Barre syndrome, a paralyzing illness. Most people make a complete recovery
Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program - Mar 18, 2008
Los Angeles Chronicle,Other diseases such as Guillain-Barré syndrome, stroke, and myasthenia gravis can appear similar to botulism, and special tests may be needed to exclude
Long-term problems - Mar 3, 2008
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader,About 1 in 1000 sufferers of campylobacter, a diarrhea-causing infection spread by raw poultry, develop far more serious Guillain-Barre syndrome a month or
Challenge the Outdoors benefits those with physical disabilities - Mar 13, 2008
Green Bay Press Gazette,When she developed a rare disease known as Guillain-Barre Syndrome after having back surgery eight years ago — then couldn't shake the crippling effect on
Food-borne illnesses a menu for disaster - Mar 8, 2008
Visalia Times-Delta,An estimated 100 people die each year, and others may develop arthritis or Guillain-Barre syndrome, an auto-immune disease that can lead to paralysis.
Disease intrudes into couple's life - Mar 13, 2008
Press & Sun-Bulletin,Eventually doctors came up with a diagnosis: Guillain-Barré Syndrome. According to the National Institutes of Health, it's a rare disorder in which the
Donna Jackson Nakazawa: Autoimmune diseases hazards - Mar 19, 2008
Sacramento Bee,My paralysis was caused by Guillain-Barre syndrome, in which body's immune system destroys the nerves' myelin sheaths, short-circuiting messages from the
Advisory on more kids' flu shots spurs questions - Mar 7, 2008
Los Angeles Times,More severe reactions have occurred in the past, such as in the mid-1970s with the development of Guillain-Barré syndrome, an immune disorder in which part
Vaccines may have injured girl, US court decides - Mar 6, 2008
CTV.ca,Although vaccines are considered safe, in rare instances they can lead to severe allergic reactions or a rare disorder called Guillain-Barre syndrome.
Handicapped spaces abused - Mar 18, 2008
The News Journal,Because the 65-year-old has a neurological disorder called Guillain-Barré syndrome that limits her ability to walk far or carry anything heavy,
Paddy's on the ball - Mar 4, 2008
Port Macquarie News,What makes his selection all the more impressive is the fact that Coelho spent two-and-a-half weeks in hospital last year, with guillain-barre syndrome,
MedImmune Prepared to Support Implementation of Expanded ACIP ... - Feb 28, 2008
FOXBusinessIf Guillain-Barre syndrome has occurred with prior influenza vaccination or if an individual is immunocompromised, the decision to give FluMist should be
CDC promotes Flu Vaccinations for more Children - Pros and Cons ... - Feb 28, 2008
Best Syndication,There is also a problem with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) which is an immune system disease that has been triggered in the past by a vaccination in 1976
Gardasil Vaccine Side Effects Reason for Concern - Mar 3, 2008
Newsinferno.com,Other side effects reported to the FDA included paralysis, Bells Palsy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and seizures were also reported. Oddly, Judicial Watch was
What you may not know about cervical cancer vaccine for 'tweens' - Mar 3, 2008
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,There have also been 13 unconfirmed cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome, a neurological disorder that can lead to paralysis. "Even if a young woman becomes ill
Brain mist baffles health officials - Mar 1, 2008
Monticello Herald Journal,..."If this theory is correct," wrote Brown, "the ailment resembles Guillain-Barre syndrome, an autoimmune condition that sometimes follows fairly benign
Area hit hard by nasty virus - Feb 29, 2008
Lock Haven Express,...including those with egg allergies, since there are eggs used in the vaccine; and those with Guillain-Barre syndrome, which causes muscle weakness and
Flu season in high gear - Feb 28, 2008
Delmarva Daily Times,...in flu vaccines is grown in eggs), a history of Guillain-Barre syndrome, an acute illness and fever, or had severe symptoms from a previous flu shot.
Merck’s Gardasil vaccine encounters skepticism from some ... - 22 Feb 2008
Financial Times,There are two well documented cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome – a neurological disease characterized by reversible paralysis – which in relation to the
The Doctor Says: By Dr MILTON LUM - Feb 19, 2008
Malaysia Star,Although there have been claims of an association between the HBV vaccine and Guillain-Barre syndrome, demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system
Fighting spirit helps Goodyear on and off the wrestling mat - Feb 7, 2008
Ottawa Citizen,While living in Scotland at age 13, the energetic Goodyear was blindsided one day with Guillain-Barre syndrome, an inflammation of the nerves caused by a
Once a Prisoner of Her Body, Now Stronger After Battling Adversity - Feb 4, 2008
New York Times,Though she did not know it then, Ms. Ryals, 19 at the time, had Guillain-Barré syndrome, an uncommon and potentially fatal inflammatory disorder in which
Paying back: Former Dover woman plans 46-mile trek to help others - Feb 2, 2008
New Philadelphia Times Reporter,The former Dover resident is indebted to an international foundation that helped her recover from Guillain Barre Syndrome, and she believes in paybacks.
Learning to walk again - Feb 17, 2008
Selby Times,Mr Foley, 64, was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome – a disease of the peripheral nervous system affecting only 1500 people each year – in December
Long-term health problems haunt some food poisoning victims - Feb 9, 2008
North County Times,About 1 in 1000 sufferers of campylobacter, a diarrhea-causing infection spread by raw poultry, develop far more serious Guillain-Barre syndrome a month or
Can Your Pet Make You Sick? - Feb 15, 2008
TamilStar.com,Campylobacteriosis may cause arthritis or Guillain-Barré syndrome, which can lead to temporary paralysis. Campylobacteriosis results from handling or eating
Marler Clark Presents New Look for Food Poisoning Informational ... - Feb 1, 2008
Business Wire (press release),...about complications caused by foodborne pathogens: hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), reactive arthritis (Reiter’s Syndrome), and Guillain-Barre syndrome.
Amendment pushes educaiton on vaccine - Feb 13, 2008
Louisville Courier-Journal,...through the government's Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, plus instances of conditions such as Guillain-Barre syndrome and spontaneous abortions.
Kemper County cheerleader rebounds from paralyzing disorder at ... - Feb 8, 2008
Meridian Star,Kristy had Guillain-Barre’ Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that can cause full body paralysis. Kristy’s case wasn’t that severe, and she’s already
Vaccine News You Need - Feb 1, 2008
San Francisco Chronicle,Ask your doctor if it's safe to receive certain vaccines if you've had Guillain Barré syndrome, antibiotic allergies, egg allergies or you or your family
CDC Checking Link to Human Disease, Pig Brains - Feb 4, 2008
AgWebTermed "progressive inflammatory neuropathy," the disease has similar appearances to Guillain-Barre syndrome, according to the report.
Food Poisoning Can Turn into Lasting Health Problem - Jan 28, 2008
Newsinferno.com,And for those who exhibited even mild campylobacter, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a type of paralysis, can strike months later.“Folks often assume once you’re
Slide show: Jessica Vega's physical therapy - Jan 25, 2008
The Record-Courier,After being paralyzed from Guillain-Barre syndrome, odds were against 14-year-old Jessica Vega recovering full use of her legs. “Jessica said to me, ‘Mom,
Inhaling Pig Brains May Be Cause of New Illness - Feb 3, 2008
Washington Post,If this theory is correct, the ailment -- for the moment called "progressive inflammatory neuropathy" -- resembles Guillain-Barre syndrome, an autoimmune
Olson signs with Eastern Illinois - Feb 7, 2008
Morris Daily Herald,By all accounts, Olson is fortunate to have tackled and beaten an immune system disorder, which was diagnosed as Guillain-Barre Syndrome, let alone to have
Food poisoning triggers illnesses - Feb 8, 2008
Fergus Falls Daily Journal,Some who are infected with it develop Guillain-Barre syndrome (French polio) about a month later. Their body attacks their nerves, causing paralysis that
Pedaling past adversity - Feb 5, 2008
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription),Virnig's bout with Guillain-Barré syndrome intensified his passion for cycling, and it's an experience the Northfield resident and school administrator
Acorda Therapeutics Announces Acquisition of Aminopyridine and Pre ... - Feb 4, 2008
FOXBusinessAmpydin(R) (IR) for the treatment of chronic functional motor and sensory deficits resulting from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) have been completed.
Sierra Leone: Legalizing Euthanasia in Sierra Leone? - Feb 12, 2008
African Path,In this case, a young woman paralyzed as a result of the rare disease known as Guillain-Barré syndrome wished to have the artificial breathing mechanism
Texas Governor Views HPV Vaccine As 'Pro-Life' Issue - Feb 11, 2008
Crosswalk.com,The most consistent adverse reaction reported after Gardasil shots were administered includes at least 13 cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS),
Professor's 'passionate about reading' mantra inspires others - Feb 10, 2008
The Courier News,As other awards followed and Layne's name increasingly became more notable in the educational field, he was stricken with Guillain-Barre syndrome,
The real Andy Griffith lives among us, quietly - Feb 16, 2008
The Virginian-Pilot,Just two months later he was hit by a rare neurological disease called Guillain-Barre syndrome that attacks the nerves. It left him paralyzed from the knees
Ernest L. McKenna Jr., 81, surgeon and fund-raiser - Feb 9, 2008
Philadelphia Inquirer,While vacationing in France that summer, he was stricken with Guillain-Barré syndrome, an inflammatory disorder of the peripheral nerves.
Eastern inks Morris' Olson - Feb 7, 2008
Joliet Herald News,He was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system, and sat out the
CDC Probes Mystery Disease Tied to Pig Brains - Feb 4, 2008
Newsinferno.com,The ailment—tentatively being called “progressive inflammatory neuropathy�—resembles Guillain-Barre syndrome, an autoimmune condition that sometimes follows
Vaccination Programs Under Scrutiny (Part 3) - Jan 31, 2008
Newstarget.com,No less dangerous is the Guillain-Barré syndrome which leads to paralysis and is caused by immunizations for measles, diphtheria, influenza, tetanus,
With a new home come new possibilities - Jan 30, 2008
Monitor,Torres’ wife, Juana Hortencia, suffers from Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks part of the nervous system,
Circuit Judge Artigliere To Retire - Jan 29, 2008
The Ledger,She is recovering from a nerve disorder called Guillain-Barre syndrome. She has been a judge for 32 years and has said she is considering becoming a senior
Returning the favor - Jan 28, 2008
Times Record News,It wasn't until 10 years later, however, that he developed symptoms similar to Muscular Dystrophy or post-Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
Two European Deaths Thought to Be Associated with HPV Vaccine - Jan 28, 2008
Lifesite,Other more serious side effects reported include paralysis, Bells Palsy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and seizures. The US National Vaccine Information Center
Gardasil A Prime Suspect in Two Deaths - Jan 25, 2008
Newsinferno.com,In several instances, blood clots were reported following injection; other side effects include paralysis, Bells Palsy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
Needy can get drug prescriptions free or at lower cost - Jan 24, 2008
Arizona Daily Star,Formerly in jewelry sales, Romero in 2004 was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a disorder in which the immune system attacks the nervous system.
Late modelists are rare - Jan 23, 2008
Sioux City Journal,...raffle to raise funds for the rehabilitation process of young Sioux City driver Greg Taylor, who was stricken recently with Guillain-Barre syndrome.
Mulder back behind the wheel of her late model - Jan 23, 2008
Sioux City Journal,Taylor, struck down the the rare Guillain-Barre syndrome several weeks ago, was released from the hospital for a three-hour outing and family and friends
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