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Caption = Science fiction writer [[Arthur C. Clarke]] developed post-polio syndrome in 1988 after initially contracting polio in 1962.<ref name=obitnyt>{{Cite news|first= Gerald|last= Jonas|authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Arthur C. Clarke, Premier Science Fiction Writer, Dies at 90. |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/18/books/18cnd-clarke.html?hp |publisher=[[New York Times]] |date=18 March 2008 |accessdate=19 March 2008}}</ref> | | |||
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| Science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke developed post-polio syndrome in 1988 after initially contracting polio in 1962.[1] |
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Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Post-polio syndrome from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | MRI | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Further reading
- Bruno, Richard L. (2002). The Polio Paradox. New York: Warner Books. ISBN 0446529079.
- Maynard, F.M., & Headley, J.H. (Eds.) (1999). Handbook on the Late Effects of Poliomyelitis for Physicians and Survivors. Saint Louis, MO: GINI (now Post-Polio Health International). Information on 90 post-polio topics; a compilation of the research and experience of over 40 experts.
- March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation. (1999). Identifying Best Practices in Diagnosis & Care. Warm Springs, GA: March of Dimes International Conference on Post-Polio Syndrome
- Nollet F. "Perceived health and physical functioning in postpoliomyelitis syndrome". Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 2002.
- Nollet, F. "Post-polio syndrome". Orphanet Ecyclopaedia, 2003
- Silver, Julie K. (2001). Post-Polio Syndrome: A Guide for Polio Survivors and Their Families. New Haven: Yale University Press. (Dr. Silver is Medical Director, Spaulding-Framingham Outpatient Center; Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School.)
External links
- ↑ Jonas, Gerald (18 March 2008). "Arthur C. Clarke, Premier Science Fiction Writer, Dies at 90". New York Times. Retrieved 19 March 2008.