There is hope for anyone aiming to thwart alcoholism: peer support is perhaps the most potent force in an individual’s recovery journey. Two self-help organizations that embody peer support are: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART Recovery). Some people prefer to go to AA, while others join SMART Recovery, and still others […]
59 Cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Pune: Health Officials Urge Calm, No Need to Panic
A rarity neurological illness, called the Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), has registered 59 cases in Pune. Twelve of them are on ventilator help. GBS is an autoimmune condition where the immune system wrongly recognizes the nerves. This leads to muscle weakness, while in many cases it leads to paralysis. It is alarming, but doctors and health […]