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Post Polio Syndrome

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      new window Gazette International Networking Institute (GINI)  [Recommended]   Description: Coordinator of International Polio Network (IPN) and International Ventilator Users Network (IVUN), collects, creates, and disseminates information for people with disabilities, specifically polio survivors and ventilator users. Information includes newsletters, directories, and books about independent living, home mechanical ventilation, and the late effects of poliomyelitis. (post-polio.org)
new window Post-Polio Syndrome Central  [Recommended]   Description: Search or browse this comprehensive listing of PPS [postpolio, post polio syndrome] internet resources, original papers, surveys and polls. (skally.net)
new window British Polio Fellowship Description: Information about this British PPS support group. PPS Q&A, publications, library, news and message board. (britishpolio.org)
new window Greater Boston Post-Polio Association Description: Support and selected resources for polio survivors now experiencing the effects of post-polio syndrome, plus information on several Massachusetts PPS support groups. (gbppa.org)
new window Harvest Center Post-Polio Page Description: Materials about PPS: including articles, audio tapes, the PPS Computerized Assessment Program. (members.aol.com)
new window How to Prevent Further Disability In Polio Survivors - Silver 1999 Description: PPS expert lists things to do and not to do. (skally.net)
new window Lincolnshire Post-Polio Network Description: An information service for polio survivors and medical professionals. Website offers an expanding online library of currently over one hundred full text articles on post-polio conditions, plus a bi-monthly newsletter and a categorised directory of healthcare resources with descriptions. (zynet.co.uk)
new window Living With Post-Polio Syndrome Description: Medical College of Wisconsin, Living with Post-Polio Syndrome, theories, information and a few links (healthlink.mcw.edu)
new window New Jersey Polio Network Description: Information and news of interest to polio survivors, their families, and the healthcare community. Links, local chapters, newsletter and conference updates, advocacy. (njpolio.org)
new window NINDS Post-Polio Syndrome Information Page Description: Post-Polio Syndrome information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. (ninds.nih.gov)
new window North Central Florida Post-Polio Support Group Description: Educates and informs polio survivors, healthcare professionals and family about polio, post-polio syndrome and care in polio vaccination. (postpoliosupport.com)
new window Post Polio Awareness Support Society Minnesota Description: State wide group of Polio survivors organized to assist other survivors. (ppassmn.org)
new window Post Polio Syndrome Forum Description: A web discussion forum for people who have or think they have Post Polio Syndrome. A forum where all are welcome, and to share from a-z pertaining to their PPS. disability. (forums.delphiforums.com)
new window Post Polio Syndrome Responses Description: A personal web page with links to Polio/PPS and other Disability Information. (ppsr.com)
new window Post-Polio Network of New South Wales Australia Description: PPS information, Australian Support Groups, Seminars, newsletters, articles and general Australian disability information. (post-polionetwork.org.au)
new window Post-Polio Resource Group of SE Wisconsin Description: Formed by polio survivors to provide information and support to polio survivors and their families and to educate the medical community and the general public about post-polio syndrome (PPS). (geocities.com)
new window Post-Polio-Med Email List Description: Forum for researchers, medical professionals, polio survivors, and anyone interested in PPS: for research and treatment issues, conferences, support group meetings, and other related topics. (skally.net)
new window PPS Related Events, Seminars and Conferences Description: Calendar of non-commercial events concerning post-polio syndrome. (skally.net)
new window PPS Survey Description: A survey for polio survivors with PPS (skally.net)
new window San Diego Polio Survivors Description: Support group. Profile, activities, membership, calendar, photographs, contact information. (home.mindspring.com)
new window Saskatchewan Awareness of Post Polio Inc. Description: Information on polio, post-polio syndrome, diagnosis, treatment, biographies, links to other resources, and equipment for the disabled. (freenet.sfn.saskatoon.sk.ca)
new window Why PPS Is So Hard To Understand-Bollenbach 1999 Description: Description of muscle types, muscles indirectly affected by PPS, how PPS differs from ALS, immune vs autoimmune. (skally.net)
 




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