Indie songwriter and singer Sufjan Stevens recently posted on, Tumblr, his favorite media platform, that he has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). Sufjan is now in the hospital…
In January 2023, 23-year-old Angel Anthony Cortez was admitted to the hospital. His health had rapidly deteriorated over the previous days and his family was concerned. Following his admission,…
In 1956, Dr. C. Miller Fisher first described Miller Fisher syndrome after seeing three patients who presented with absent tendon reflexes, ataxia (impaired coordination), and eye muscle weakness. Eventually,…
Simeon Fryer was elected captain of the Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (TAMUCC) Islanders men’s basketball team for the 2022-23 season – and it’s a job that he takes very…
Ryan Smith has always been tenacious in pursuing his goals. One of his most important goals? Supporting his family and his community. As a lieutenant with the Stillwater Fire Department,…
Happy Thursday! This week, we have details on the beginnings of a new trial testing CRISPR gene editing for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, how parents can play a critical role in…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
Postnatal Zika virus can cause other complications and health issues for those affected. According to Neurology Advisor, one such complication is Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). Researchers believe that GBS following postnatal…
Bacterial meningitis is a severe condition that is linked to high mortality. Unfortunately, newborns are much more susceptible to bacterial meningitis. In fact, this infection occurs more than 30 times…
According to MedPage Today, the FDA sent a letter to the manufacturer of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on Monday containing a warning about its link to Guillain-Barre syndrome…
Two new reports of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) have been documented in response to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Previously, published papers have documented 4 cases in England and 7 cases in…
The month of May is recognized as Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) awareness month, a time set aside to spread awareness about these rare conditions among…
In a case study published on dovepress.com, a 17 year old girl diagnosed with COVID-19 developed Guillain-Barre syndrome, a neurological disease causing muscle weakness, as her symptoms progressed. While COVID-19…
William Frackrell’s desire to serve his country was born out of his years as a boy scout and his military career. Then, according to a FOX 13 exclusive with William’s…
Xavier Alford told BBC News how he vividly recalls the day, twelve years ago, when he was told by his doctor that he had a very rare disease. His doctor…
Sean Boyle is a PhD candidate at Emory University. He just signed up to participate in a trial for a coronavirus vaccine when he doesn't know the risks. That's because…
Former Bachelorette star J.P. Rosenbaum announced on Instagram that he has been diagnosed with rare Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). Whether you're a fan of the Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise or this is the…
By Jack Gerard from In The Cloud Copy. While vaccines are largely considered safe for most of the population, there are some people whose doctors recommend avoiding at least some…
According to a story from wptv.com, young mother Sierra Henderson, whose first child is just 18 months old, reported to an urgent care facility recently with some unusual symptoms: a…
The 2019 Boston One-Day Regional Conference Are you a GBS or CIDP patient? Then don’t miss this one day patient conference. At this event, GBS and CIDP patients and…
The 2019 Indianapolis One-Day Regional Conference Are you a GBS or CIDP patient? Then don't miss this one day patient conference. At this event, GBS and CIDP patients and their…
According to a story from Infectious Disease Advisor, a study has found that infection with the hepatitis C virus and cryoglobulinemia (high levels of cold sensitive antibodies) can lead to…
The 2019 Colorado Springs One-Day Regional Conference Are you a GBS or CIDP patient? Then don’t miss this one day patient conference. At this event, GBS and CIDP patients and…
The 2019 Princeton One-Day Regional Conference Don't miss this one day conference for GBS and CIDP patients. Attendees will learn the latest about disease treatment and research as well as…
Michael Mavis, a fitness trainer from Granville, Michigan, recently experienced flu like symptoms leading to paralysis, later learning it was much more than a mild sickness, reported Grand Rapids Patch.…
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