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 "Click" where you see RED for the article/biographical info/page link.
​Our December​ Newsletter is now available.​   ​It is our pleasure to share it in both Regular and Large Print.
Bruno Bytes and What's New from PHI are updated on a regular basis.​
Fourth Quarter, 2021
Bruno Bytes Have been Published for 4th Quarter 2021
Topics Include:

Slow Bellies, Back Support, Blood Sugar, Sleep Apnea, FDR, Heat Intolerance, Muscle Atrophy, Rotator Cuffs, SSDI, Muscle Overuse.

​ Polio Survivor Mom to Parents:  Vaccines Protect our Children
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Our Perspective on Vaccines:
We have had the privilege to participate in a project with the
Vaccine Education Center of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. 
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"Upside Down" Polio - What is it and what can we learn from the survivors?
A new article from Dr. Marny Eulberg, MD
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Polio Survivors and Temperature - A new twist to the conversation from Richard Bruno, HD, PhD
​If You Can't Stand the Heat - You May Be a Polio Survivor
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Giving Thanks For Life Saving Vaccines
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2021 Global Update
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Nerve Blocks - What ARE They?
Dr. Marny Eulberg, MD addresses that question.
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​Survivor Martha ("Marty") Loudder

She's Resilient from her Head to her Toes
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"Taping" What is it?  Can it Help with Pain?
Kinesiology Tape and Stability   By Janet Drake Whalen, PT, DPT
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Decades after polio, Martha is among the last to still rely on an iron lung to breathe.
​The full article is available.

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​The Polio Eradication Initiative
A New Presentation by
​Dr. Richard L. Bruno, HD, PhD
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Polio Eradication:  The Promise, The Progress and the Results

There are a series of videos available​ in our Polio Eradication Video Library
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​World Polio Day is celebrated every year on October 24th.
It was initiated by Rotary International
​to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk.

​Survivor John Munsick.  His Story.

One day, he was a healthy, happy 12 year old, playing outside climbing trees.  The next?  He was in an ambulance.
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Post-Polio Osteoporosis

Dr. Marny Eulberg, MD has given us a series of four articles.
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 Polio Survivors and Problems with Attention.  Is it Caused by ADHD?
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A new article from Richard L. Bruno, HD, PhD
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Wild Poliovirus vs Circulating Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus – What’s the difference?
This is a fascinating article from our Rotary friends in the UK.
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We're Still HERE !  This year's PHI winners.
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UNICEF Sees END of POLIO in Pakistan
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Third Quarter, 2021
Bruno Bytes from Richard L. Bruno, HD, PhD have been published for the 3rd Quarter, 2021
​Topics Include:

Attention and Memory, Axon Therapy, COVID Vaccine, “Good” & “Bad” Legs, Hips and Knees
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Like Polio, the long term impact of COVID will be measured in Disability.
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How Vaccinations Became "Hip" in the 50's
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Afghanistan Almost Beat Polio. Now the Future Is Uncertain
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Medical Science Conquers Polio - 1955
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​GPEI Statement on Afghanistan
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We must not forget what life was like - before the miracle of vaccines.
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Pakistan Reports: Only One New Case of Wild Polio in the first 6 months of 2021
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Swallowing Problems:  ​
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Dr. Marny Eulberg, MD has shared a new article for polio survivors.
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Steroids:  Are they Good or are they Bad for Polio Survivors? 
​Dr. Richard L. Bruno, HD, PhD has published a new article that explains.
Second Quarter, 2021

​Our Good Friend - ​Historian Daniel J. Wilson, PhD
​You can see the full collection of his Written Work and Videos (regarding Polio) in our ​Polio History Section.
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Abnormal Eye Movements and PPS - A new article by Richard L. Bruno, HD, PhD.
You can find it under the topic "Muscle Pain / Weakness" in the Encyclopedia of Polio and PPS
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WHO and Unicef Declare END of Polio Outbreak in the Philippines.
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Four Polio Workers Killed in Afghanistan
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Hidden Black Scientists Proved that Polio Vaccine Works - From Scientific American
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​Is Post-Polio Syndrome Progressive? 

Dr. Marny Eulberg, MD has added an excellent new article to her collection.
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​To end polio, we need to stop all types of the virus.
The Novel oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 (nOPV2) is a new vaccine for stopping outbreaks of Circulating Vaccine-derived Poliovirus Type 2 (cVDPV2).  There are two outstanding videos in our Polio Vaccine Video Library.
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Polio Was Eliminated in the Asia-Pacific . . . . Then it Returned.
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​The Polio Pioneer - Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine

By
​Linda Elovitz Marshall
A Book Review of this New and Very Timely Children's book.  
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Vaccine Hesitancy - the History 
An Outstanding Interview with Daniel J. Wilson, PhD
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Polio & COVID Vaccines - Historical Parallels
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An Op Ed from Daniel J. Wilson, PhD -
I developed polio because I was too young for Salk’s vaccine.  ​So take it from me - everyone eligible should get COVID shots
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​We are SO close to eradicating Polio.  COVID is next.
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Polio Survivor Dreams of Going into Space
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​Before COVID-19 Came Polio and FINALLY a Vaccine
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The Last Time a Vaccine Saved America
Sixty-six years ago, people celebrated the polio vaccine by embracing in the streets.
​Our vaccine story is both more extraordinary and more complicated.​

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The Long Haul
Mom survived polio, ​but the disease took a lifelong toll.
Could some who have recovered from COVID-19 ​suffer like she did?
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Three Polio Workers Shot in Afghanistan
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​Polio in Pennsylvania
A Newly Discovered Article by Historian
Daniel,  J. Wilson, PhD.
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​Post-Polio Osteoporosis - Your Questions Answered
Primary Care Physician Dr. Marny Eulberg, MD has brought us both an article and a graphic to explain.
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Why were so many Polio Survivors Hospitalized for so Long?
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Richard L. Bruno, HD, PhD brings a new light to this question.
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First Quarter 2021
Owen's Odyssey: 
​Telling the World About the Realities of the Poliovirus and the Miracle Of Modern Vaccines.
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From the PA Polio Survivor's Network: 
We Understand.
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​First Quarter Bruno Bytes, from Richard Bruno, HD, PhD are now available.
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Primary Care Concerns for Polio Survivors
​We are happy to be welcoming Primary Care Physician ​Marny Eulberg, MD 
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to our very generous PPSN Professional Team.
Her ongoing collection of informative articles and videos for polio survivors
are featured in Primary Care Perspective in our Post Polio Syndrome Section.​
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​A Worthwhile 4 minute listen from NPR - 
Pakistan's Polio Playbook Has Lessons For Its COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
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​Vaccines are Having a "Moment".  Will it Last?
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​Polio, COVID, Compassion and Understanding

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Osteoporosis and Post-Polio - A thorough explanation
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​​​Post-Polio Support Groups Have Gone Virtual
 You can join a local group or make new friends all over the US and abroad.
Our growing Zoom Directory is easily available in Survivor Connections.

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​Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine - A New Article
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African-Americans, Polio, and Racial Segregation
​By Historian Daniel J. Wilson, PhD
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​To end polio, we need to stop all types of the virus.
The Novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) is an improved vaccine for stopping outbreaks of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2).

Is the Poliovirus Lying Dormant in our Systems ?
​A New Bruno Byte from Richard L. Bruno, HD, PhD
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Henrietta Lacks - the Mother of Modern Medicine
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Polio Survivors and the COVID-19 vaccine:  A wonderful story from Houston.
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​Elvis helped create a
​positive vaccine message
​during the polio epidemics.
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​ 14 Diseases we ALMOST Forgot about
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Thanks to Vaccines . . . .

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​The INDEX of the Complete Encyclopedia of  Polio and PPS ​has been updated through 2020
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Remembering the polio epidemic of the 1940s - From Australia
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​The polio epidemics of the 1950s looked an awful lot like today
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We can learn from the stories of polio survivors and their loved ones, who found hope in dark times.
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Survivor Flo Black shares her life of experiences, travel ​and caring for others.
 
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His Vaccine Story Inspired His Father To Write A Disney Classic
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​Bruno Bytes from Dr. Richard Bruno, HD, PhD for the Fourth Quarter 2020

Published for your reading and sharing.
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The "Latest" from Post-Polio Health International
​COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Polio Survivors and the PHI "Spark" that is filled with new ideas.
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    • About Us.
    • Our Network Team
  • What's New
    • PPSN Newsletter >
      • PPSN Newsletters - 2016-2023
  • Post-Polio Syndrome
    • What IS Post-Polio Syndrome?
    • ** Anesthesia Warning **
    • DeMayo 's Q & A Clinic - William DeMayo, MD addresses PPS Issues >
      • Articles By Rehabilitative Physician Dr. William DeMayo, MD
      • Dr. DeMayo's Post-Polio Video Library
    • Encyclopedia of Polio and PPS by Richard L. Bruno, HD, PhD >
      • "Bruno Bytes"
      • Complete Inventory of Articles by Richard L. Bruno, HD, PhD
      • Books by Richard L. Bruno, HD, PhD
      • Video Library - Richard L. Bruno, HD, PhD >
        • "Casual Coffee Moments" October, 2015
    • Information for PPS Caregivers and Providers
    • Living with Post-Polio Syndrome. >
      • Living with PPS (Articles and Video Library from our Professional Contributors)
    • Primary Care Perspective >
      • Articles by Marny Eulberg, MD
      • Videos by Dr. Marny Eulberg, MD
    • PPS Health Care Providers - A Guide
    • What's New from Post-Polio Health International
  • Polio Eradication
    • Team Survivor >
      • Team Survivor Donations
    • Polio Eradication Video Library
  • Polio History
    • Polio Historian - Daniel J. Wilson, PhD >
      • Video Library - Daniel J. Wilson, PhD
    • Polio History Video Library
  • Polio Vaccine
    • Polio Vaccines' Unsung Heroes
    • Polio Vaccine Video Library
  • Vaccination and Advocacy
    • Our Advocacy >
      • World Immunization Week - 2022
    • Vaccine Video Library
  • Survivor Connections
    • Directory of Health Care Providers
    • Support Group Information
    • Survivor Stories - In Our Own Words
    • Survivor Stories
    • Survivor Stories from the Keystone State
  • Contact
  • Donations