In this episode of Brain & Life podcast, Olympic swimmer and announcer Rowdy Gaines joins host Dr. Daniel Correa. He shares how he found his passion for swimming and how he dealt with Guillain-Barré syndrome in the height of his career. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Mark Milstein, director of the Adult Neurology Residency Training Program at Montefiore and associate professor of Neurology and Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Milstein explains exactly what Guillain-Barré is, who is at risk, and treatment options.

 

Additional Resources

What is Guillain-Barré syndrome?

Guillain-Barré Syndrome Didn't Stop this Marathoner

Inside Out

GBS/CIDP Foundation Support Groups

 

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Guests: Rowdy Gaines @rowdygaines; Dr. Mark Milstein @monteneurology

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