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Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
3 acute flaccid paralysis cases reported in Sambhajinagar
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Health authorities in Phulambri taluka have diagnosed three children from a local hamlet with Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP). The children — aged two-and-a-half, nine and 11 years old, rapidly developed weakness and reduced muscle strength. After initial treatment at a local hospital, the children were transferred to a private hospital in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Saturday. District health officer Dr. Abhay Dhanorkar said while all three are confirmed cases of AFP, the underlying cause could be polio, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), or another post-viral infection. "An 11-year-old boy has already tested negative for GBS and is recovering," he said. "The lab results for the other two children are still pending. As part of a thorough investigation, stool samples from all three children have been sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune for further analysis," he added. Health authorities have also been collecting samples of drinking water in the village Mauje Khambatvasti for lab testing. "We have collected water samples from the homes of the three children and neighbouring houses. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Many Are Watching Tariffs - Few Are Watching What Nvidia Just Launched Seeking Alpha Read More Undo Also, mass screening of villagers is being carried out," Dhanorkar said. "The hamlet has a population of around 400, and nobody has reported major health complaints so far,"he added. According to the health authorities, the nine-year-old boy first developed weakness and reduced muscle strength on July 12, following which his family consulted with the local doctors. Later, another 11-year-old boy complained of similar health issues on July 16, and another 2.5-year-old suffered similar conditions the following day.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Boonville woman raises awareness of GBS
BOONVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — After 89 days in the hospital and being taken off a ventilator not once but twice, one woman is opening up about her battle with GBS and how it gave her a brand new outlook on life. Lindsey Patton is 38, married and has two young children. But in April, her legs completely gave out. 'It's absolutely terrifying,' Patton said. 'Like I had said earlier, it's the only way that I could describe it is literally being locked inside of your own body.' Patton went to the hospital and was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a condition where the immune system attacks the nerves resulting in Patton not being able to walk. 'It was kind of disheartening having to go through all of that because in the back of my mind, I was like, this is just my new normal,' Patton said. 'This is the way it's going to be now. Like, I'm not going to be able to walk. I'm not going to be able to go play with my kids. I'm not going to be able to. I love horseback riding and kayaking. I was like, I'm never going to do this stuff again.' Patton says it's amazing to walk on her own again after going from intensive care to outpatient therapy all after being on a ventilator twice. She's emphasizing how her support system of her family and mother helped motivate her to get better including her seven-year-old son. 'He had seen me because I had started doing like transfers from my wheelchair to like to the bed or to the recliner or whatever,' Patton said. 'I started doing that on me own and he was sitting in my bedroom with me that way and he said mom, he said, I just want to let you know you're making really good progress, and I'm so proud of you.' Patton is now reaching out wanting to connect others who are battling the same condition knowing first-hand how isolating it can be for the person fighting and the ones who are helping give care. 'Unless you have been through it as a patient or you've been through as a mother, watching your child go through it, I couldn't imagine watching my own kids go through it and have to I mean, it's just really hard to understand unless you've been there,' Patton said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
NZ Herald
6 days ago
- Health
- NZ Herald
Vietnam to ventilation: Sisters go on 18th birthday trip, one ends up in intensive care
The sisters' Uncle Lele and Aunty Tash, who used to live in Vietnam, met the pair and planned to show their nieces 'all the cool things here, just making some fun and special core memories', Law told the Herald. Auri's first visit to hospital happened after she suffered symptoms of suspected dehydration. 'She had been on a bicycle tour, the temperature was high and she had drunk very little,' Law said. The hospital ran blood tests, and carried out a chest X-ray and a CT scan. Despite her presentation, they couldn't find anything medically wrong, so they agreed it was dehydration, gave her some IV fluids and she went home. At 1am the next morning, Auri tried to get out of bed but 'her legs just wouldn't work, and her uncle Lele rushed her immediately to the hospital', Staci Law said. What was meant to be an adventurous trip to Vietnam to mark a milestone birthday has led to a teenager ending up in intensive care. Photo / Givealittle Auri's uncle sent her mother a message to let her know what happened: 'He knew I'd be asleep given the time difference and as I have younger children. 'In the beginning, because all the tests were coming back clear, I wasn't overly concerned as I knew she was getting well taken care of and had her uncle, aunt and sister with her so she had a strong and supportive network right by her side.' Law said that as time went on, her condition deteriorated severely and more tests were done, without any definitive diagnosis. 'I got extremely worried, and then when she was quickly transferred from the first hospital by ambulance to the second, so she could go into ICU, I was panicked, anxious and distressed.' The team of neurologists are leaning towards Auri having a neurological condition called Guillain Barré Syndrome (GBS). GBS is an autoimmune disease in which her body attacks itself instead of attacking an infection, leaving her paralysed, Law said. Auri Law left for Vietnam two weeks ago to celebrate her 18th birthday with her older sister Caea. Photo / Givealittle Language barrier 'huge concern' for family Law said navigating the language barrier has been a huge concern for the family from the start. 'Trying to describe symptoms like dizziness, wobbly legs, double vision was tricky and we feared that it would get lost in translation. 'We didn't want her symptoms to be overlooked, but we also wanted to make sure they knew exactly what we meant so she wasn't treated for the wrong thing.' Because Auri can't currently see, she doesn't know who is entering her room or why. 'That's scary for her, and then you add the language barrier on top, and you have a pretty difficult situation. 'It's extremely unsettling as we can only monitor and help ease the anxiety when we are here during visiting hours, but in the mornings and evenings, she is all alone trying to navigate this solo with no way to reach out for her,' Law said. What was meant to be an adventurous trip to Vietnam to mark a milestone birthday led to 18-year-old Auri Law being placed in intensive care, unable to see and needing help to breathe. Photo / Givealittle Mother's plea for help A Givealittle was set up to help the family with flights to get her sister home, Mum to Vietnam and any costs not covered by medical insurance. Any excess funds will go towards medical costs for Caea and Auri once they return to New Zealand, such as therapy and treatments. At the time of Auri's hospital admission, her mother was stuck in New Zealand and she made a plea for help. 'The last 48 hours+ have been hell. My child lays sedated, unmoving in a hospital bed in a foreign country, not understanding the language being spoken around her, and I need to get to her,' Staci Law said on Givealittle. Staci Law was unable to talk to or see Auri over video call for five days, because no phones were allowed in the intensive care unit. Since Staci Law landed in Vietnam to be with her daughter, there have been small improvements in Auri's condition. Sign up to The Daily H, a free newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dodgers wives unite behind Chelsea Freeman in unforgettable GBS mission inspired by family pain
Dodgers wives unite behind Chelsea Freeman in unforgettable GBS mission inspired by family pain (Image Source: Getty Images) The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to be together on and off the field. As the players work hard throughout the long and grueling season, their wives often stand together in important ways. On Monday, Chelsea Freeman, Freddie Freeman's wife with the Los Angeles Dodgers, had a heartwarming experience in Los Angeles. It wasn't just a night of shopping and entertainment, it was also a night utilized to raise money for the GBS Foundation, an organization close to the heart of the Freeman family. Dodgers wives team up with Chelsea Freeman and Haeley Snell to support Guillain-Barré syndrome charity event The shopping event was funded in addition to the trendy fashion brand Paige. It brought together wives and girlfriends of nearly all of the Dodgers' players. They included Haeley Snell, wife of pitcher Blake Snell, and Cara Smith, wife of catcher Will Smith. Its purpose was to fundraise and bring awareness for the GBS Foundation, which assists those with Guillain-Barré syndrome. The condition is very rare so it's extremely dangerous and weakens the body's nervous system. Chelsea shared photos of the night on Instagram. She captioned, "Such a fun night hosting a shopping event with @paige and the @ladodgerwives supporting the GBS foundation! We had the best time!.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo There was lots of laughter, shopping, and good energy as the Dodgers' wives showed their support for the cause. They also spent quality time with each other, further affirming how close this group is. Freddie Freeman's family leads emotional GBS fight after young son's health scare Particularly given their own experience with Guillain-Barré syndrome, the Freemans found this charity event to be rather unique. Maximus, the youngest son of Freddie and Chelsea, was admitted last year for this identical disease. Though it was difficult, he got the right care and made a full recovery. Chelsea's own experience gave this cause even more significance for her. She was offering hope to others still fighting the disease by organizing this event. Also Read: 3 Things You Might Not Know About Freddie Freeman Earlier during the week, the families of the Dodgers also met for their game after the Fourth of July. Though they were thoroughly defeated at the hands of the Astros 18-1, the players and families remained following the game to see fireworks display at Dodger Stadium. Amidst the hectic baseball season, these little delights count a great deal. Even during a tough week on the diamond, the Dodgers' families had joy and purpose on the diamond. Chelsea Freeman, with help from Haeley Snell and others, hosted a special night that unified people. It benefited a great cause, commemorated the journey of the Freeman family, and reminded everyone of the great community that supports the team. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Hindustan Times
19-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Health dept directs PMC to test water samples as precautionary measure to prevent communicable diseases
The public health department has asked Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to start testing drinking water samples from its high-risk areas to prevent communicable disease outbreaks during the monsoon. The orders were given by health minister Prakash Abitkar during the meeting held on June 12. Following this, the civic health department on June 16 wrote to its civic water supply department requesting to send drinking water samples from high-risk areas for testing. During the meeting, Abitdar emphasised the importance of early testing of water quality, especially in vulnerable zones, to ensure that citizens receive safe drinking water. Besides, reports indicating whether the water is potable or non-potable should be immediately shared with the health department. As per civic officials, the directions have been issued in the wake of the recent outbreak of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in the city. PMC had reported 141 confirmed cases and nine suspected deaths linked to the outbreak, which was officially declared over on April 2 this year. However, sporadic GBS cases still have been reported in the city, similar to past trends, said the officials. Furthermore, the health minister has also directed that officials and staff responsible for water purification should undergo refresher training to ensure that all systems and safety procedures are in place and followed effectively. Dr Nina Borade, health chief of PMC, said that, post the GBS outbreak was declared over, the city has still reported sporadic cases. Such cases are known to be reported throughout the year. 'We have also started to collect the details regarding the GBS cases reported in the city after the outbreak was declared over,' she said. A senior official from the PMC water department, on anonymity, said, 'The letter has been received and the work to collect water samples from the high-risk area has been started. The report regarding the same will be sent to the health department. However, PMC regularly conducts testing of drinking water sources.'
