61. Guillain-Barre Syndrome New concepts of GuillainBarre syndrome. to pathophysiology of Miller Fisher syndrome. Cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction in guillainbarre syndrome. http://medweb.pc.edu/students/med2003/miller1/guillain2.html

Guillain-Barre Syndrome: From Healthy to Helpless Topics: I. What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome? II. What causes Guillain-Barre Syndrome? B. So, should I take the influenza vaccine? C. What about GBS following surgery? III. How is it diagnosed? IV. How is it treated? V. What research is being done? VI. Who were Guillain and Barre? I. What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome? Guillain-Barre (Ghee-yan Bah-ray) Syndrome, also known as acute ascending polyneuritis , is a disorder in which a person's immune system attacks the myelin sheaths that surrounds the axons of many peripheral nerves. The myelin sheath speeds up the transmission of nerve signals, and if defective, the nerves cannot transmit signals efficiently. It produces rapidly worsening muscle weakness, sometimes leading to paralysis. The first symptoms of this disorder include varying degrees of weakness or tingling sensations in the legs, sometimes spreading to the upper limbs. The weakness is most severe within 2 to 3 weeks in 90% of the affected patients . GBS can become life-threatening if the respiratory muscles are affected. In 5 to 10%, the muscles that support breathing become so weak that a respirator is needed. About 10% need to be fed intravenously or through a gastrostomy tube because the facial and swallowing muscles become weak

62. Guillain-Barre Syndrome guillainbarre syndrome. Definition Landry-guillain-barre syndrome; Acute idiopathic polyneuritis; Infectious polyneuritis; Acute inflammatory polyneuropathy. http://www.shands.org/health/information/article/000684.htm

Disease Injury Nutrition Poison ... Superficial anterior muscles Guillain-Barre syndrome Definition: Guillain-Barre syndrome is a disorder caused by nerve inflammation involving progressive muscle weakness or paralysis , which often follows an infectious illness. Alternative Names: Landry-Guillain-Barre syndrome; Acute idiopathic polyneuritis; Infectious polyneuritis; Acute inflammatory polyneuropathy Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Guillain-Barre syndrome is an acute type of nerve inflammation. The inflammation damages portions of the nerve cell, resulting in muscle weakness or paralysis and sensory loss. The damage usually includes loss of the myelin sheath of the nerve (demyelination ), which slows the conduction of impulses through the nerve. The damage can also cause denervation (kill the axon part of the nerve cell), which stops nerve function entirely. Without the axon, messages cannot be transferred from one nerve cell to another. The exact cause of this disorder is unknown. It may occur at any age but is most common in people of both sexes between the ages 30 and 50. It often follows a minor infection, usually a respiratory (lung) infection or gastrointestinal (gut) infection. Signs of the original infection have usually disappeared before the signs of Guillain-Barre begin.

63. Guillain-barre Syndrome: Health Topics: UI Health Care guillainbarre syndrome. guillain-barre syndrome is a temporary inflammation of the nerves and spinal cord. It causes weakness and http://www.uihealthcare.com/topics/neurologicalhealth/neur3529.html

Health Topics Category Index Health Topics for Neurological Health Brain Tumor Treatment Group Memory Disorders Clinic ... Pediatrics Neurology - UI Health Care's digital library Read this month's health-e-newsletter Send comments and questions to staff@uihealthcare.com University of Iowa Guillain-barre Syndrome Guillain-Barre syndrome is a temporary inflammation of the nerves and spinal cord. It causes weakness and paralysis in the extremities that can progress to the chest and face. The syndrome typically occurs after recovery from a viral infection or, in rare cases, following an immunization. It can occur at any age, but is most common between 30 and 50. It goes away completely in more than 9 out of 10 cases. Some people may have mild long-term loss of reflexes in the feet and legs. The outlook is best if symptoms clear within 15 to 20 days of onset. The causes are not well understood. It may be due to the body's immune system attacking the nerves. The outlying nerves become inflamed and begin to lose their outer layers. About 80 percent of the people who get it have a history of a recent minor illness with fever. This could be a cold, flu, or sometimes a stomach flu. Guillain-Barre syndrome has also occurred after surgery or receiving a rabies or swine flu vaccine, and with certain cancers and lupus. Muscle weakness usually appears in the legs first. It can extend to the arms and face in 1 to 3 days. There is often loss of the sense of touch at the same time. There may also be numbness or tingling. Stiffness and cramping pain, like a "charley horse," often occur. Deep, aching muscle pain is also common.

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Dictionaries: General Computing Medical Legal Encyclopedia Guillain-Barre syndrome Word: Word Starts with Ends with Definition Noun Guillain-Barre syndrome - a form of peripheral polyneuritis characterized by pain and weakness and sometimes paralysis of the limbs; cause is unknown infectious polyneuritis Landry's paralysis multiple neuritis polyneuritis - inflammation of many or all of the peripheral nerves (as in leprosy) Legend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Some words with "Guillain-Barre syndrome" in the definition: cervical disc syndrome cervical root syndrome Ekbom syndrome Gilles de la Tourette syndrome ... Reiter's syndrome Previous General Dictionary Browser Next Guige guild guild socialism ... guilt feelings Full Dictionary Browser Guilford (CDP), Maine (enc.) Guilford (CDP), Piscataquis County, Maine (enc.) Guilford (town), Maine (enc.) Guilford (town), Piscataquis County, Maine (enc.) Guilford Center, Connecticut (enc.) Guilford College (enc.) Guilford County (enc.) Guilford County, North Carolina (enc.) Guilford Dudley (enc.) Guilford Township, Pennsylvania

65. Intravenous Immunoglobulin Is Preferred Therapy For Guillain-Barre Syndrome exchange, intravenous immunoglobulin, and combined treatments in GuillainBarre syndrome. Plasma Exchange/Sandoglobulin guillainbarre syndrome Trial Group. http://www.med.umich.edu/pediatrics/ebm/cats/gbs.htm

University of Michigan Department of Pediatrics Evidence-Based Pediatrics Web Site Intravenous Immunoglobulin is Preferred Therapy for Guillain-Barre Syndrome Question An 8-year old girl presents with one week of progressive ascending motor weakness, subsequently diagnosed as Guillain-Barre syndrome. Consideration is given to therapy with plasmapheresis or intravenous immunoglobulin. Clinical Bottom Lines Intravenous immunoglobulin (0.4 g/kg daily for 5 days) is equivalent to plasma exchange (five 50 ml/kg exchanges over 8-13 days) for treatment of Guillain-Barre syndrome in adults. Therapy with both plasma exchange and immunoglobulin conferred no additional benefit. Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy is less expensive and is easier to administer. Summary of Key Evidence Summarize the key evidence so that others can see it for themselves. immunoglobulin, or both. Inclusion criteria were severe disease (aid needed for walking), age over 16 years, and onset of disease within the past 14 days. Patients were followed up for 48 weeks. The major outcome measure was improvement on a seven-point disability scale (0=healthy without signs of disease to 6=dead). Secondary outcomes included: time to recovery of unaided walking, time to discontinuation of ventilation, and the trend in improvement of the disability over the follow-up period.

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You are here: Home Health Information Health Topics Nervous System Disorders Guillain-Barre Syndrome What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome? Guillain-Barre syndrome is a neurological disorder in which the body?s immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system. The onset can be quite sudden and unexpected. The disorder can develop over a few days, or it may take up to several weeks. A person experiences the greatest weakness within the first two weeks after symptoms appear. What are the Symptoms of Guillain-Barre Syndrome? The first symptoms include varying degrees of weakness or tingling sensations in the legs, which can spread to the arms and upper body. The symptoms may increase in severity until the following does or does not occur - in these cases, the disorder is considered a medical emergency: muscles cannot be used at all the patient becomes nearly paralyzed it may become difficult to breathe

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FREE. Would you like your site listed on HealthlinkUSA. Click here View health conditions and concerns alphabetically. A B C D ... Talk Health Wednesday June 2, 2004 Search information from 1,000's of today's best health sites Guillain-barre Syndrome Links to websites which may include treatment, cures, diagnosis, prevention, support groups, email lists, messageboards, personal stories, risk factors, statistics, research and more. Featured Sites Become a Featured Site? Plasmapheresis seems to reduce the severity and duration of the Guillain-Barré episode. The most critical part of the treatment for this syndrome consists of... Although the precise cause of Guillain-Barre Syndrome is unknown, a viral or respiratory infection precedes the onset of the syndrome in about half of the cases. The damage to the covering of nerve cells and nerve axons results in... Related Searches Products and Services Guillain-barre Syndrome Search again. Find more information concerning: All Words Any Words Visit the HealthlinkUSA Talk Health Forum Click here to enter the forum Take part in discussions about Visit one of more than 40 featured health areas.

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71. GUILLAIN-BARRE SYNDROME guillainbarre syndrome. Gabe Mirkin, MD. Clinical and epidemiologic features of guillain-barre syndrome. Journal of Infectious Diseases 176 Suppl. http://www.drmirkin.com/morehealth/G118.htm

GUILLAIN-BARRE SYNDROME Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Guillain-Barre syndrome, a "so-called" auto-immune disease may be caused by infection with an intestinal bacterium called campylobacter jejuni. A previously healthy person suddenly develops tingling and numbness primarily in the feet which within a couple of weeks spreads through the body to cause loss of muscle control and feeling throughout the body. Around 5% can lose control of their breathing muscles and require machines to keep them breathing. 70% recover completely, even though it may take a few months to a couple of years. However, around 30% will suffer permanent nerve damage. More than 70% of those who suffer Guillain-Barre disease are infected with an intestinal bacteria called Campylobacter and many others are infected with another bacteria called mycoplasma or a virus called cytomegalovirus. There is no consistently effective treatment, but there is some evidence that some people are helped by taking blood fluid from many people called immunoglobulin that contain antibodies that kill bacteria and viruses. However, recent research from medical centers throughout the world warrant trials of antibiotics such as the longer-acting erythromycins and amoxacillins for several months. 1) RAC Hughes, JH Rees. Clinical and epidemiologic features of Guillain-Barre syndrome. Journal of Infectious Diseases 176: Suppl. 2(DEC 1997):S92-S98.

72. P010928a - Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Diagnosis guillainbarre syndrome - Diagnosis. 9/28/01 (Franco). Question What are the diagnostic criteria for guillain-barre syndrome? Link http://www.emory.edu/WHSCL/grady/amreport/litsrch01/p010928a.html

Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Diagnosis 9/28/01 (Franco) Question: What are the diagnostic criteria for Guillain-Barre syndrome? Link Directly to Fulltext article in Ovid [Link Directly to Fulltext Article in OVID] Unique Identifier: 21298931 / PubMed Identifier: 11405806 Authors: Gordon PH. Wilbourn AJ. Institution: Department of Neurology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, 915 Camino de Salud NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA. pgordon@salud.unm.edu Title: Early electrodiagnostic findings in Guillain-Barre syndrome. Source: Archives of Neurology. 58(6):913-7, 2001 Jun. Unique Identifier: 21203590 / PubMed Identifier: 11306855 Authors: Van der Meche FG. Van Doorn PA. Meulstee J. Jennekens FG. GBS-consensus group of the Dutch Neuromuscular Research Support Centre. Institution: University Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. vandermeche@neur.azr.nl Title: Diagnostic and classification criteria for the Guillain-Barre syndrome. [Review] [32 refs] Source: European Neurology. 45(3):133-9, 2001. Link Directly to Fulltext Article at Science Direct [Link Directly to Fulltext Article in OVID] Unique Identifier: 98417122 / PubMed Identifier: 9746040 Authors: Hahn AF.

73. The DRM WebWatcher: Guillain-Barre Syndrome guillainbarre syndrome (GBS), also known as acute idiopathic polyneuritis and Landry s ascending paralysis, is an inflammatory disorder of the peripheral http://www.disabilityresources.org/GB.html

Home WebWatcher Regional Librarians ... Contact Us The DRM WebWatcher Updated 5/2004 A B C D ... About/Hint/Link Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), also known as acute idiopathic polyneuritis and Landry's ascending paralysis, is an inflammatory disorder of the peripheral nerves outside the brain and spinal chord; it is characterized by the rapid onset of weakness and may be accompanied by paralysis of the limbs, breathing muscles and face. Guillain-Barre Syndrome Fact Sheet A brief overview of the syndrome, its causes, diagnosis, treatment, research, and additionsal sources of information from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Information booklets, support groups in other countries, a journal, pages for medical professionals, links and more. Many of the group's publications are downloadable in Adobe Acrobat format. Information about GBS, discussion boards, chatroom, newsletter, and more. Related Subjects Autoimmune Disorders Neurological Disorders Neuromuscular Disorders Resources in your state (c) 1997-2001 Disability Resources, inc.

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76. Mayo Clinic Research Related To Guillain-Barre Syndrome Mayo Clinic Rochester Diseases/Treatments guillainbarre syndrome. Mayo Clinic Research related to guillain-barre syndrome. Chapter 27 Guillain Barre Syndrome. http://www.mayoclinic.org/guillainbarre-rst/research.html

Home About Mayo Clinic Contact Us Mayo Clinic Locations: Arizona Florida Minnesota Mayo Clinic ... Diseases/Treatments Guillain-Barre Syndrome Treatment Appointments Clinical Trials Research ... Medical Services Mayo Clinic Research related to Guillain-Barre Syndrome The links below will open in a new window. Winters JL, Pineda AA. New directions in plasma exchange. Curr Opin Hematol. 2003 Nov;10(6):424-8. [ Abstract Wijdicks EF, Henderson RD, McClelland RL. Emergency intubation for respiratory failure in Guillain-Barre syndrome. Arch Neurol. 2003 Jul;60(7):947-8. [ Abstract Abstract Wijdicks EFM. Chapter 27 Guillain Barre Syndrome. The Clinical Practice Of Critical Care Neurology, Second edition. Oxford University Press. 2003. [No Abstract Available] Burgstaler EA, Pineda AA. Therapeutic plasma exchange: a paired comparison of Fresenius AS104 vs. COBE Spectra. J Clin Apheresis. 2001;16(2):61-6. [ Abstract Lawn ND, Fletcher DD, Henderson RD, Wolter TD, Wijdicks EF. Anticipating mechanical ventilation in Guillain-Barre syndrome. Arch Neurol. 2001 Jun;58(6):893-8. [ Abstract Wijdicks EF, Fletcher DD, Lawn ND. Influenza vaccine and the risk of relapse of Guillain-Barre syndrome. Neurology. 2000 Aug 8;55(3):452-3. [

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Disease Index NJ InTouch What You Should Know About. . . Guillain-Barre Syndrome What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome? Guillain-Barre Syndrome is the name given to a rare acute illness of progressive muscle weakness and respiratory paralysis associated with absent reflexes, which develops over a period of three to four weeks, usually following a viral or other infection. Who gets Guillain-Barre Syndrome? Anyone can get Guillain-Barre Syndrome, but it is more common in men and in older individuals, most frequently in those 50 to 74 years of age. How is Guillain-Barre Syndrome spread? Guillain-Barre Syndrome is not spread from person to person, and it is not clearly understood what causes the illness. In about 50 to 60% of cases, there is a recent history of viral or other infection. What are the symptoms of Guillain-Barre Syndrome? Symptoms vary greatly in severity from so mild that medical attention is not sought, to severe causing almost total paralysis, which may include respiratory failure. The common initial symptoms are numbness and tingling in the legs. Back pain is a major symptom in about one third of patients. The sensory symptoms are soon followed by ascending weakness in the legs and arms. Other nerves, such as those controlling the eyes, are affected in over half the cases. Reflexes are usually absent or greatly reduced. Progression of the symptoms may continue for up to four weeks. Recovery is often slow, lasting 6 months to two years. Up to 90% of patients reach nearly complete recovery.

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79. Guillain-Barre Syndrome guillainbarre syndrome A Bibliography, Medical Dictionary, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References (acute idiopathic polyneuritis; acute immune http://www.icongrouponline.com/health/Guillain-Barre_Syndrome_Ph.html

ICON Health Publications Official Health Sourcebooks GUILLAIN-BARRE SYNDROME A Bibliography, Medical Dictionary, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References (acute idiopathic polyneuritis; acute immune-mediated polyneuritis; acute infective polyneuritis; acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculopathy; acute inflammatory neuropathy; acute polyneuropathy; acute segmentally demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy; ascending paralysis; Kussmaul-Landry paralysis; Landry-Guillain-Barre-Strohl syndrome; post-infective polyneuritis) P A P E R B A C K Paperback Book Paperback Book Order by phone: 800-843-2665 (within USA) 1-201-272-3651 (from outside USA) Paperback Book Shipped in 3 to 5 business days E B O O K Electronic File * E-Book version sent via e-mail in 2 business days Electronic File *E-Book version sent via e-mail in 2 business days Pages Price $34.95(USD) ISBN Published Synopsis In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading." Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing. Since only the smallest fraction of information dealing with Guillain-Barre syndrome is indexed in search engines, such as www.google.com or others, a non-systematic approach to Internet research can be not only time consuming, but also incomplete. This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so.

80. Guillain-Barre Syndrome Nervous System Disorders. guillainbarre syndrome. What is guillain-barre syndrome? What are the symptoms of guillain-barre syndrome? http://www.mcghealthcare.org/nervous/disorder/guillain/guillain.htm

MCG Health System Phone Numbers: (706) 721-CARE 1-800-736-CARE Request an Appointment Online Nervous System Disorders Guillain-Barre Syndrome What is Guillain-Barre syndrome? Guillain-Barre syndrome is a neurological disorder in which the body's immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system. The onset can be quite sudden and unexpected. The disorder can develop over a few days, or it may take up to several weeks. A person experiences the greatest weakness within the first two weeks after symptoms appear. What are the symptoms of Guillain-Barre syndrome? The first symptoms include varying degrees of weakness or tingling sensations in the legs, which sometimes spreads to the arms and upper body. The symptoms may increase in severity until the following does or does not occur - in these cases, the disorder is considered a medical emergency: muscles cannot be used at all the patient becomes nearly paralyzed it may become difficult to breathe blood pressure and heart rate are affected Although symptoms can become life threatening, partial recovery is possible from even the most severe cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome (however, some degree of weakness may still be present).

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