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Salk Institute for Biological Studies Videos

Susan Perlman

Dr Susan L Perlman, MD, is Clinical Professor of Neurology, at UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles, USA).

In 2009 Dr Perlman presented the following interesting series of videos on aspects of post-polio syndrome (PPS).

The videos are brought to you thanks to the YouTube channel of poliotoday.org.

To view each video click on the link below.

Who is your typical PPS patient? (1 min 32 secs)
When does PPS manifest itself? Why? (3 mins 28 secs)
What is the biological cause of PPS? (3 mins 22 secs)
What are the psychological factors associated with PPS? (1 min 54 secs)
Can the onset of PPS be caused by a fall or trauma? (2 mins 18 secs)
Can lifestyle exacerbate motor neuron loss? (1 min 37 secs)
What type of physician can best diagnose PPS? (1 min 28 secs)
Which tests are performed to diagnose PPS? (4 mins 2 secs)
Can blood tests help diagnose PPS? (1 min 12 secs)
Can blood tests help diagnose PPS? (1 min 12 secs)
Which diagnostic tests are performed on bulbar polio survivors? (1 min 49 secs)
What are some self-assessment tests for PPS? (2 mins 41 secs)
What are the recommendations to effectively manage PPS? (2 mins 37 secs)
What type of exercise is beneficial to PPS patients? (1 min 59 secs)
Can PPS be treated with medication? (2 mins 26 secs)
Are there any new PPS treatments on the horizon? (2 mins 24 secs)
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