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Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome |
Infantile Paralysis; Paralysis, Infantile |
? Poliovirus Virus classification Group: Group IV ((+)ssRNA) Family: Picornaviridae Genus: Enterovirus Species: Poliovirus Poliomyelitis, often called polio or infantile paralysis, is a viral paralytic disease. The causative agent, a virus called poliovirus (PV), enters the body orally, infecting the intestinal wall. It may proceed to the blood stream and into the central nervous system causing muscle weakness and often paralysis. An ancient disease, it was first rec ...
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Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome News Headlines
- Experts Weigh Giving Up on Killing Polio
Washington Post - Thu, 01 Mar 2007 06:31 EST
- Bangladesh in new polio drive
BBC - Fri, 02 Mar 2007 05:45 EST
- India land row 'stops polio jabs'
BBC - Wed, 21 Feb 2007 05:15 EST
- U.N. health chief urges new drive against polio
Reuters - Wed, 28 Feb 2007 06:25 EST
- Experts reconsider goal of ending polio
MSNBC - Thu, 01 Mar 2007 11:16 EST
- Polio victims may suffer psychiatric ills later
Reuters - Tue, 06 Feb 2007 07:33 EST
- Tiger Pataudi campaigns for polio eradication in Aligarh
The Earth Times - Sat, 10 Feb 2007 05:08 EST
- Leg operated in place of polio-affected hand
The Earth Times - Mon, 05 Feb 2007 10:18 EST
- Impotence fears hit polio drive
BBC - Thu, 25 Jan 2007 05:11 EST
- Polio vaccination saves $180 billion for US
The Earth Times - Mon, 22 Jan 2007 04:43 EST
- Billions Of Dollars Saved In U.S. By Polio Vaccination
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 21 Jan 2007 08:00 EST
- Billions Of Dollars Saved In United States By Polio Vaccination
ScienceDaily - Sat, 20 Jan 2007 04:00 EST
- Woman in iron lung celebrates 60th birthday
MSNBC - Wed, 21 Feb 2007 02:36 EST
- Walking helps shed post-baby pounds
Reuters - Tue, 06 Mar 2007 06:40 EST
- Walking helps shed post-baby pounds
Reuters - Tue, 06 Mar 2007 06:40 EST
- Washington Post Profiles Growth Of Revolution Health
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 01 Mar 2007 12:00 EST
- India says will be polio-free in three years
Reuters - Tue, 19 Dec 2006 11:33 EST
- Practice Of Having Multiple, Concurrent Partners Fueling Spread Of HIV In Southern Africa, Washington Post Reports
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 02:00 EST
- Army Fires Commander Of Walter Reed Over Concerns About His Leadership Abilities
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 06 Mar 2007 07:00 EST
- Bangladesh to immunize 24 mln children in polio drive
Reuters - Fri, 22 Dec 2006 05:45 EST
- Mexican Supreme Court Rules Law That Allowed Armed Forces To Expel HIV-Positive Soldiers Unconstitutional
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 05 Mar 2007 06:00 EST
- Women Taking Clomiphene More Likely To Become Pregnant Than Women Taking Metformin, NEJM Study Says
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 15 Feb 2007 05:00 EST
- Down Syndrome Brain Function Improved In Mice
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 08:00 EST
- Human Factors/ergonomics Research Can Help Workers Avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 02 Mar 2007 02:00 EST
- Pharmacist-Driven Outreach Lowers Metabolic Syndrome Rates
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 04 Mar 2007 10:00 EST
- Pharmacist-driven Outreach Lowers Metabolic Syndrome Rates
ScienceDaily - Wed, 28 Feb 2007 04:00 EST
- Drug may treat mental symptoms of Down syndrome
Reuters - Sun, 25 Feb 2007 06:13 EST
- U.K. Human Fertilisation And Embryology Authority Approves Compensation For Eggs Donated For Research
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 27 Feb 2007 08:00 EST
- New Screening Protocol Identifies More Cases Of Lynch Syndrome
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 25 Feb 2007 11:00 EST
- Army Officials Respond To News Reports On Poor Conditions At Walter Reed Army Medical Center
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 28 Feb 2007 03:00 EST
- Army General Announces Plan To Restore Military Hospital Building After Reports Of Neglect
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 06:00 EST
- Taking AIM At Post-Stroke Depression
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 22 Feb 2007 07:00 EST
- Stress raises risk of irritable bowel syndrome
Reuters - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:17 EST
- Rare Mutation Causes Early Heart Disease And Metabolic Syndrome
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 03 Mar 2007 03:00 EST
- Antidepressants Improve Post-Stroke 'Thinking Outside The Box'
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 12:00 EST
- Stress, anxiety can cause irritable bowel syndrome, say researchers
The Earth Times - Tue, 27 Feb 2007 07:57 EST
- The End Of Polio? Behind The Scenes Of The Campaign To Vaccinate Every Child On The Planet
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 24 Nov 2006 08:00 EST
- Drug Treatment Improves Learning In Mice With Down Syndrome Symptoms, Study Shows
ScienceDaily - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 04:00 EST
- FDA set to approve controversial cow drug: report
Reuters - Mon, 05 Mar 2007 01:47 EST
- Severe stress may result in brain damage
The Earth Times - Mon, 05 Mar 2007 10:39 EST
- Overly Anxious And Driven People Prone To Irritable Bowel Syndrome
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:00 EST
- Investigating Links Between Treating Sleep Apnea And Reducing The Risk Of Heart Disease And Diabetes
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:00 EST
- Scientists say an old, unused drug may offer treatment of Down's
The Earth Times - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 01:51 EST
- FDA set to approve controversial cow drug: report
Reuters - Sun, 04 Mar 2007 03:48 EST
- Pakistan, Afghans aim to eradicate polio on border
Reuters - Tue, 12 Dec 2006 01:01 EST
- Sen. Obama Announces Presidential Candidacy, Proposes Universal Health Coverage
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 15 Feb 2007 03:00 EST
- Cigna Official Calls For Focus On Transparency, Preventive Care
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 05 Mar 2007 04:00 EST
- New Study Finds More Obese Teens Undergoing Bariatric Surgery, But May Have Better Post-Operative Outcomes Than Adults
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 06 Mar 2007 08:00 EST
- Overly Anxious And Driven People Prone To Irritable Bowel Syndrome
ScienceDaily - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 04:00 EST
- Statehealthfacts.org Adds Updated Information On Women's Health
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 06 Mar 2007 11:00 EST
- Access To Dental Care Remains Challenging For Low-Income People
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 05 Mar 2007 07:00 EST
- Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS): Are You a Night Walker?
WebMD - Fri, 23 Feb 2007 12:00 EST
- New Screening Protocol Identifies More Case Of Lynch Syndrome
ScienceDaily - Wed, 21 Feb 2007 04:00 EST
- Roman Catholic Leaders Criticize New York City For Distributing 20M Condoms As Part Of HIV Prevention Efforts
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 22 Feb 2007 06:00 EST
- Officials At Walter Reed Army Medical Center Knew About Problems Since 2003, Veteran Groups, Lawmakers Say
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 06 Mar 2007 07:00 EST
- Democrats Awaiting MedPAC Report To Begin Discussing Medicare Physician Payment Reform
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 03 Mar 2007 12:00 EST
- Talking about war found to help stressed soldiers
Reuters - Tue, 27 Feb 2007 09:22 EST
- Talking about war found to help stressed soldiers
Reuters - Tue, 27 Feb 2007 10:03 EST
- FDA May Approve Cattle Drug Which Could Lead To Drug Resistant Superbugs
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 04 Mar 2007 04:00 EST
- Simulator 'conquers quake stress'
BBC - Sun, 25 Feb 2007 12:15 EST
- Risk Of Birth Complications Varies Between Racial Groups
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 03 Mar 2007 10:00 EST
- Polio in India 'can be wiped out'
BBC - Thu, 16 Nov 2006 07:04 EST
- Senate Passes Fiscal Year 2007 Continuing Resolution With Additional Funding For Health Programs; President Bush Expected To Sign
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 20 Feb 2007 03:00 EST
- Primary Graft Dysfunction Is Risk Factor For A Later Serious Lung Transplant Problem
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 01:00 EST
- Shortening Chromosomes Cause For Earlier Cancer Onset In Families With Rare Syndrome
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 22 Feb 2007 12:00 EST
- Choline Shows Promise In Reducing Behavioral Effects Associated With Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 06 Mar 2007 05:00 EST
- Bladder Necrosis Following Hydrodistention In Patients With Interstitial Cystitis
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 05 Mar 2007 08:00 EST
- Pakistan, Afghans to try to stop polio on border
Reuters - Fri, 01 Dec 2006 10:17 EST
- Pakistan, Afghans to try to stop polio on border
Reuters - Fri, 01 Dec 2006 10:17 EST
- Proposed Cuts To Medicare Advantage Plans Would Lead To Higher Costs, Reduced Coverage For Beneficiaries, BlueCross BlueShield Assoc. Officials Say
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 03 Mar 2007 03:00 EST
- Antidepressants Improve Post-stroke 'Thinking Outside The Box'
ScienceDaily - Fri, 02 Mar 2007 04:00 EST
- Documentary About Chinese AIDS Orphans Wins Academy Award
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 02 Mar 2007 03:00 EST
- Legislatures In Colorado, Mississippi, South Dakota, Utah Take Actions On Abortion-Related Legislation
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:00 EST
- Proteases Cause Pain In Irritable Bowel Syndrome
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 19 Feb 2007 07:00 EST
- Personal Health: A Mix of Medicines That Can Be Lethal
New York Times - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 09:39 EST
- FDA Intends To Withhold $1.2M Of $4M Allocated To Office Of Women's Health, Official Says
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 01 Mar 2007 09:00 EST
- Scientists Reverse Autism-like Symptoms In Genetic Mouse Model Of Rett Syndrome
ScienceDaily - Fri, 09 Feb 2007 04:00 EST
- Researchers Discover Protein That Appears To Regulate Bone Mass Loss, The Cause Of Osteoporosis
ScienceDaily - Mon, 05 Mar 2007 04:00 EST
- 'Perfectionism' bowel pain link
BBC - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 01:09 EST
- Blood Pressure Heads Down In The Absence Of Protein Involved In Metabolic Syndrome
ScienceDaily - Sat, 17 Feb 2007 04:00 EST
- Pregnancy And Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 19 Feb 2007 06:00 EST
- Staged Pendulous-Prostatic Anastomotic Urethroplasty Described For Complex Posterior Urethral Strictures
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 08:00 EST
- Anxiety During Illness May Trigger IBS
WebMD - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 07:20 EST
- Anxiety During Illness May Trigger IBS
WebMD - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 12:00 EST
- Medical Marijuana Might Reduce Nerve Pain Among People Living With HIV/AIDS, Study Says
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:00 EST
- Primary Graft Dysfunction Is Risk Factor For A Later Serious Lung Transplant Problem
ScienceDaily - Thu, 01 Mar 2007 04:00 EST
- Virtual treatment for US troops
BBC - Mon, 19 Feb 2007 10:22 EST
- Maryland Lawmakers Propose Cigarette Tax Increase To Fund Health Care Programs
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:00 EST
- Overly anxious, driven linked to IBS
The Earth Times - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 10:24 EST
- Abbott Offers To Lower Price Of Antiretroviral Kaletra For Thai Government Health Programs
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 13 Feb 2007 05:00 EST
- Wrist posture contributes to carpal tunnel
The Earth Times - Tue, 27 Feb 2007 10:37 EST
- Gifted? Autistic? Or Just Quirky?
Washington Post - Tue, 27 Feb 2007 05:00 EST
- Shortening Chromosomes Cause For Earlier Cancer Onset In Families With Rare Syndrome
ScienceDaily - Fri, 16 Feb 2007 04:00 EST
- Prescription Drug Makers Have Not Begun Many Pending Post-Market Studies On Newly Approved Drugs, FDA Says
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 07 Feb 2007 06:00 EST
- Neutrophils Need Glucose-6-Phosphatase-Beta
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 28 Feb 2007 06:00 EST
- Proteases Cause Pain In Irritable Bowel Syndrome
ScienceDaily - Sat, 17 Feb 2007 04:00 EST
- Drug may boost Down's learning
BBC - Mon, 26 Feb 2007 10:08 EST
- WHO Executive Board to tackle key global health issues
World Health Organization - Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:01 EST
- Nutritional Supplement Given After Birth Improves Learning And Behavior In Rats Exposed To ...
ScienceDaily - Thu, 01 Mar 2007 04:00 EST
- Post-disaster mental health worse in smokers
Reuters - Thu, 22 Feb 2007 01:32 EST
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