Guillain-Barre syndrome following a virus can damage nerves. Intense physical therapy needed to rebuild connections.

This week, we are going to continue down the road of autoimmune peripheral nerve conditions to discuss two that we have touched on in the past—Guillain-Barré Syndrome and CIDP (chronic inflammatory ...

Amid the near-total Israeli blockade, those in Gaza are facing a new threat to their lives — paralytic diseases. According to Nasser Hospital’s head of pediatrics, Dr. Ahmed Al-Farra, “Before the war, ...

Guillain-Barré syndrome (pronounced gee-YAH-buh-RAY) is a rare autoimmune disorder that has been getting attention recently because of its potential connection with the coronavirus. In a letter to the ...

NEW YORK, Oct. 18 (UPI) --A new study indicates that COVID-19 is associated with an elevated risk of a rare disorder, Guillain-Barré syndrome, within six weeks after infection with the virus. The ...

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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Turning pain into action. It's been eight years since Rob Vasquez was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome. "It's been a long journey," said Cheryl Vasquez, Rob's wife. "For ...

LOS ANGELES — Grammy- and Oscar-nominated indie musician Sufjan Stevens is relearning how to walk after the autoimmune disease Guillain-Barre Syndrome left him immobile, representatives confirmed to ...

Sufjan Stevens is battling Guillain-Barré syndrome, a devastating autoimmune disease that has left him wheelchair-bound and required him to relearn how to walk. Stevens, 48, shared his scary medical ...

Singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens revealed Wednesday that he has been hospitalized due to being diagnosed with the autoimmune disorder Guillain-Barré syndrome. Stevens shared the news with his fans in ...