About 100 polio survivors in the United States are using iron lungs.

It appears that polio survivors have been using Type-A behavior as protection against their deep fear of further abuse and criticism.

In the late '40s and early '50s, severely compromised polio survivors, especially those with respiratory difficulties, were often hospitalized for many months, or even years.

Gazette, featuring news of how polio survivors managed at home.

She wrote parts of the magazine, but preferred to publish articles in the words of polio survivors themselves.

It can strike polio survivors years after they recover from the disease, which struck Sir Arthur 41 years ago.

Laurie, however, was determined to keep the respiratory polio survivors in touch with each other, and with their medical specialists.

The World Health Organization estimates that there are 10 to 20 million polio survivors worldwide.

Hawkes was drawn to the script due to Lewin's own experiences as a polio survivor.

Orthotics makers say that polio survivors are notoriously difficult to fit because their weakened limbs still have sensation.