Category Archives: Information

Dental anaesthetics

Preventing complications in polio survivors undergoing dental procedures Richard L. Bruno, Ph.D. Lincolnshire Post-Polio Library copy by arrangement with the Harvest Center Library. As the original source is no longer live Director: Post-Polio Rehabilitation and Research Service, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation – Saddle Brook Associate Professor: Clinical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, New Jersey Medical School/UMDNJ Chairperson, InternationalContinue reading “Dental anaesthetics”

Caution with drugs and exercise

Polio and Post-Polio Sequelae: The Lived Experience Dorothy Woods Smith, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, QTTT, Associate Professor EmeritaUniversity of Southern Maine, Portland, ME, 04103 Published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing, Vol.8/No.5, 1989, pp. 24-28Excerpts from this Journal edition Treatment for PPS My concerns are shared by other polio survivors, and are not unfounded. There is generalContinue reading “Caution with drugs and exercise”

Information for clinicians

J. M. Walker, PhD, PT, C. McGowan & G. VardySchool of Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University Leaflet published by Nova Scotia Polio Survivors Support Group, 1996Lincolnshire Post-Polio Library version by kind permission of J. M. Walker Concerns of Polio Survivors that may require attention As a result of the polio epidemics in the 1940’s to 1961 affectedContinue reading “Information for clinicians”

Medications after Polio

Susan Perlman MD This article is reprinted from “Polio Network News”, Winter 1999, Vol. 15, No. 1, with permission of Gazette International Networking Institute (GINI), 4207 Lindell Blvd., #110, Saint Louis, Missouri 63108-2915, USA. Permission to reproduce the article must be sought from GINI. I have tried to find the source so that it couldContinue reading “Medications after Polio”

Cholesterol

Dr. Richard Bruno is Chairperson of the International Post-Polio Task Force and director of The Post-Polio Institute and International Centre for Post-Polio Education and Research at Englewood (NJ) Hospital and Medical Center. His book, How to STOP Being Vampire Bait: Your Personal Stress Annihilation Program, published in 2004. E-mail him at ppsforum@newmobility.com. Note: This column is for informationContinue reading “Cholesterol”

Iodine the antiseptic

Iodine is by far the best antibiotic, antiviral and antiseptic of all time.                                                    Dr. David Derry     The antiseptic properties of iodine are used to sterilize every surface and material in hospitals. Iodine is an excellent microbicide with a broad range of action that includes almost all of the important health-related microorganisms, such as enteric bacteria, entericContinue reading “Iodine the antiseptic”

Narrow Angle Glaucoma

Open-angle glaucoma is more common than narrow- (or closed-) angle glaucoma. In open-angle glaucoma, the drainage canals in the eyes gradually become clogged with tiny, microscopic deposits over months or years. However, narrow angle glaucoma is a medical emergency. Southland Eye Clinic has plenty of background information, which you can access using these links: What is NarrowContinue reading “Narrow Angle Glaucoma”

Dizziness

Some quick remedies from Healthline Certain foods and nutrients may help relieve symptoms of dizziness. Water Dehydration is a common cause of dizziness. If you feel tired and thirsty and urinate less often when you’re dizzy, try drinking water and staying hydrated. Ginger Ginger may help relieve symptoms of motion sickness and dizziness. It may alsoContinue reading “Dizziness”

Chilblains Help Sheet

Chilblains are triggered by poor circulation and are characterised by red inflamed areas that affect the extremities. Chilblains can cause intense itching, swollen toes and sensitivity to heat and cold. Some unfortunate individuals suffer in both hands and feet. It is more common in cold weather, because the small blood vessels in the skin naturally constrictContinue reading “Chilblains Help Sheet”